1. New Member Orientation
Kiwanis
International
New Member Orientation
A thorough orientation is an important member retention tool.
The facilitator should save this presentation electronically, make changes to the slides to fill-in-the-blanks or tailor the slides to meet the club’s needs and save it again electronically. If additional slides need to be added, please maintain the integrity of the Kiwanis Graphic Standards by using the “Insert New Slide” function.
These notes pages (Instructor’s Guide) are for the facilitator’s use only.
Equipment/Supplies:
Instructor’s Guide (the PowerPoint notes pages)
Laptop Computer
PowerPoint file
LCD projector (if large group)
Handout of slides for participants
DVD of Public Service Announcements (along with DVD player and speakers for sound)
Set up and test any electronic support in advance of the presentation
Distribute Participant Handouts (copies of the slides—handout version)

2. Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Chandler
International
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Chandler
CUSTOMIZE SLIDE WITH NAME OF CLUB
“Welcome. We’re glad you joined our club.”

3. Agenda Learn about Kiwanis Learn about our club
Find out how you can make a difference
What’s next?
“Today, we plan to talk about Kiwanis, a worldwide organization of people making a difference. (CLICK)
We are going to share information about our Kiwanis club, its activities, and the role it plays in the community. (CLICK)
I’m going to tell you about how we’re making a difference, especially for our children and youth. (CLICK)
And, we’ll conclude with a discussion about what’s ahead for club in the coming year. (CLICK)
At the end, we’ll save some time for any questions you may have.”

4. What is Kiwanis? Purpose To improve lives through fellowship
in service worldwide
Defining Statement
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers
dedicated to changing the world
one child and one community at a time
“Two statements which give a good overview of the Kiwanis International organization are our Purpose and our Defining Statement . These provide a quick and thorough answer to the question, ‘What is Kiwanis?’”
(READ THROUGH BOTH STATEMENTS)

5. What is Kiwanis? Fast facts
First club in started in1915: Detroit, Michigan
8,400 Kiwanis clubs in 72 countries
Motto is Serving the Children of the World
Organization is headquartered in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
“Kiwanis International has an impressive history. While our club directly impacts our community, there are more than 8,000 clubs worldwide doing the same. Together, our efforts are changing the world we live in.
Our organizational impact includes:
Kiwanis clubs distribute more than $107 Million annually.
Kiwanis members perform more than 6.2 million service hours each year.
More than 150,000 service projects are performed annually by Kiwanis clubs.”

6. The Club Experience Everything we do starts at the club level:
Leadership
Fellowship
Service
“But the club is the basic unit of Kiwanis. Everything we do starts with the club.
We are developing leaders in community through our club.
Our community service takes place through our club.
The fellowship we enjoy begins in our club.”

7. About Our Club Our Chandler Club was chartered on April 9, 1957
Division number: K2518
District number: K25
Club number: K04767
We have 18 members (as of October 1, 2016) – now 19!
We have weekly meetings, held every Tuesday from Noon-1:00pm at IHOP, Arizona Ave and Ocotillo, Chandler
Board Meetings are 2nd Tuesday each month
“Our club is brand new as of July 9th 2009.”
“Our meetings are held…”

8. About Our Club Last year (FY 2015-16), our club:
Contributed over $23,600 to our Community
and Kiwanis Missions
Delivered over 1,000 service hours
Benefitted many youth and children in our Community and Globally
“Our club makes an annual impact in this community in terms of the money we spend and the service hours we provide. Last year, we benefitted youth and children through our service projects and programs and the money we contributed.”

9. Board & Foundation Members
Our Club Officers,
Board & Foundation Members
President: Leroy Tapia
President-Elect: Jim Gibbs
Secretary: Jon Lane
Treasurer: Bob Breidenbach
9 Board Members:
Everyone on left plus Dawn Lang, Past President
(INSERT NAMES OF CLUB OFFICERS)
(Explain that officers change with each administrative year, which begins October 1. )
(Describe the election process for club directors and officers. Share the date of the club’s next Annual Club Meeting.)
3 Community Welfare Foundation Distribution Committee:
Dawn Lang, Chairman (until 9/30/19)
Lew Bradley, Secretary (until 9/30/17)
Bob Breidenbach, Treasurer (until /30/18)
Directors: Tom Dwiggins
Sam Huang
John Repar
Terry Roe

10. Our Club’s Activities Community Service Key Club at Perry High
Key Club at Hamilton High
K-Kids at San Tan Elementary
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Christmas Angels
Rebuilding Together Ramp Projects
Chandler Christian Community Center Food Bank
(CUSTOMIZE THE LIST OF CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS) - Add additional slides as necessary.

11. Our Club’s Activities Community Service - Continued Christmas Family
Chandler Family Bike Event
Educational Grants
Battle of the Books Reading Program
MNT-Eliminate Worldwide Project
Ryan Park Clean-up
Ronald McDonald Dinner Serving
(CUSTOMIZE THE LIST OF CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS) - Add additional slides as necessary.

12. Our Club’s Activities Club Fellowship Activities Meetings
Holiday Party
Baseball/Football Kiwanis Days
Kiwanis Golf/Bowling
Kamp Kiwanis Work Weekend
Committees provide opportunities for participation and leadership.
Hint: You might change this slide to reflect all of the club’s committees and their current leaders.
These are the standard committees listed in the bylaws—larger clubs may have more so everyone can be active; some small clubs combine or prioritize these committees. The focus should not be on the number or name of the committees, but rather on the work the club needs/wants to accomplish.
Describe what each committee does. Club committees are where the work gets done and relationships are forged. Encourage new members to find a committee that is of interest to them and encourage them to participate.

13. Our Club’s Activities Club Fund-Raising Activities
Willie Dog Hot Dog Events
“Just Because” Rose Day Sales (Oct-Nov)
Guard-O-Matic Alarm Donations
Swift Charities
Committees provide opportunities for participation and leadership.
Hint: You might change this slide to reflect all of the club’s committees and their current leaders.
These are the standard committees listed in the bylaws—larger clubs may have more so everyone can be active; some small clubs combine or prioritize these committees. The focus should not be on the number or name of the committees, but rather on the work the club needs/wants to accomplish.
Describe what each committee does. Club committees are where the work gets done and relationships are forged. Encourage new members to find a committee that is of interest to them and encourage them to participate.

14. Our Club’s Activities Leadership Development Opportunities
Committee work
Project leadership
Community partnerships
Youth mentoring
Kiwanis conferences and conventions
“We realize that by becoming involved in this club, you are helping this club and this community as a contributing leader. And, you are helping the yourself develop as a working, serving leader in this community.”

15. Membership Benefits We change children’s lives
We improve the community and the world
You build friendships
You enhance leadership skills
You develop business contacts
Receive Kiwanis magazine and club communications
Enjoy discounts and promotions.
Liability insurance coverage for Kiwanis club activities
(DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER)

16. Expectations of Members
Attend club meetings regularly
Participate in club service activities
Support club fund-raising projects
Share the experience with others
Demonstrate pride of membership
Invite new members every year
(SET A REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF WHAT’S BEING ASKED OF THE NEW MEMBER.)

17. Organizational Structure
Our club is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of the club officers and additional directors.
Our club is 1 of 7 clubs in Division 18 (Inter-Club, Inner Circle) of the Southwest District (LT. GOV. is Dawn Lang)
Our district holds an annual convention each August
Our club is a member of Kiwanis International, a worldwide organization governed by a board of 20 trustees and holds an annual convention each June or July
(PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS STRUCTURE. DON’T OVEREMPHASIZE THE DETAILS OF THE STRUCTURE AS THIS TENDS TO BE SOMETHING MANY NEW MEMBERS DON’T CARE ABOUT.)

18. Club Administration
Club bylaws define our club structure and operation.
Our club membership votes on:
Election of club officers and directors
Amendments to club bylaws
The Board of Directors
Determines club policies
Approves club projects
Sets and approves the club’s budget

19. Finances/Budgeting Administrative Account
Income from club dues, new member fees and misc administrative fundraisers like 50/50 raffle.
Service Account (Community Welfare Foundation)
Income from public fund-raising projects or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.
“In the United States, Kiwanis clubs are classified as 501c (4) and dues/donations are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Some clubs have 501c (3) foundations that can accept tax deductible contributions. “
(Briefly describe the finances of the club and share whether or not the club has a foundation.)

20. Club Dues and Fees
Our annual club dues amount is $ for FY
(Spouses pay no Club Dues & Lifetime Members pay no KI or SWD dues)
$52.00 are Kiwanis International dues
$40.00 are Southwest District dues
$4.00 Directors and Officers Insurance
$13.00 provides General Liability Ins for clubs activities
$8.00 is a subscription to KIWANIS magazine
$38.00 is retained by our Club for Administrative costs
(REVIEW THE FINANCIAL COSTS OF MEMBERSHIP AND HOW YOUR CLUB BILLS ITS MEMBERS.)

21. Kiwanis Foundations
Kiwanis has several 501(c)(3) charitable foundations which support the work of the organization
Kiwanis International Foundation
Southwest District Foundation
Chandler Community Welfare Foundation
“The Kiwanis International Foundation will solicit funds directly from our members (via postal mail). Share with the new member any other ways that the club also supports the Kiwanis International Foundation.
Our local clubs work to help communities. The Kiwanis International Foundation helps on a global scale. The work the International Foundation funds provides the recognition and publicity local clubs need for recruitment and retention (example IDD). Through our existing clubs in areas affected by natural disasters, the foundation is able to provide quick and relevant support to those devastated.
The Kiwanis International Foundation provides money for matching scholarships to Key Clubs and Circle K clubs in your district. The foundation provides grants to clubs and districts to provide service to children. The foundation provides funds to support Kiwanis Family Programs at the Interational level.”
(Differentiate between the Kiwanis International Foundation and district/club foundations.)

22. Service Leadership Programs
Enriching Young Students
“Kiwanis uses the term ‘Service Leadership Programs’ to describe a variety of Kiwanis-branded programs that provide leadership development and character education experiences to children, teens and young adults. These three programs are designed to help elementary school children grow as young leaders.
K-Kids teaches children to be leaders by learning to help others.
Terrific kids teaches children to be good citizens by setting, working toward and achieving goals.
Bring Up Grades teaches children to be leaders by being good students.”
(PERSONALIZE THE DISCUSSION WITH ANY OF THESE YOUR CLUB DELIVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.)

23. Service Leadership Programs
Empowering Teens
“Builders Club is a service club for middle school students.
Key Club is a student-led organization of a quarter million high school student leaders modeled after Kiwanis.
Key Leader is a week-end experiential leadership program for teens.”
(PERSONALIZE THE DISCUSSION WITH ANY OF THESE YOUR CLUB DELIVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.)

24. Service Leadership Programs
Equipping Adults
“Circle K (or CKI) is a student-led organization of servant leaders on almost 600 university and college campuses.
Aktion Club is a service club for adults who live with disabilities.”
(PERSONALIZE THE DISCUSSION WITH ANY OF THESE YOUR CLUB DELIVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.)

25. Our Club Sponsors Key Club at Perry High Key Club at Hamilton High
K-Kids at San Tan Elementary
Student of the year at 2 elementary schools
You are encouraged to visit each of these at least once
(CUSTOMIZE programs this club sponsors or supports.)

26. Continuing Our Club’s Impact
Continue Toward Becoming a Model Club and Saving more than 416 lives ($750/member or $11,250 over 5 years)
Things to note:
Community recognitions
Distinguished Club honors
Growth Awards
Service Awards
District Recognition
Hixson and Tablet of Honor Recipients
Continue to Support Kamp Kiwanis
Financially
Giving of Time
Supporting Our Community through Helping the Children of the World

27. Building Relationships
The year ahead…
100th Year Anniversary Kiwanis International
Service Projects and Fund Raisers
Kiwanis International & SW District Projects and Events
Building and Maintaining Partnerships/Networks
Increasing Awareness of Kiwanis and Increased Membership
Let’s Enjoy a Year of… Community Involvement Professional Growth Giving
Building Relationships
Making a Difference!
(Provide a list of the three to five most exciting events or activities planned for the coming year)

28. What questions do you have?