1. Serving the Children of the World New Member Orientation An offering of Kiwanis University Instructor’s Guide Kiwanis International

2. Serving the Children of the World Welcome to the Branson Tri-Lakes Club! Kiwanis International

3. Serving the Children of the World Purpose:To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. Defining Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers Statement dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis International

4. Serving the Children of the World Founded in 1915 8,400 Kiwanis clubs in 96 countries Motto: “Serving the Children of the World” The organization’s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana. 100 th Anniversary in 2015 will be celebrated with 1 Million members! Kiwanis

5. Serving the Children of the World Membership Benefits Change children’s lives Improve the community and the world Build friendships Enhance leadership skills Develop business contacts Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications Enjoy discounts and promotions. Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects

6. Serving the Children of the World Service Projects Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army Kiwanis One Day Project Pancake Breakfast Community Caring Day Adopt-A-Street Peanut Sales School Readiness Fair

7. Serving the Children of the World Expectations of Members Attend club meetings regularly Participate in club service and fund-raising projects Share the experience with others Demonstrate pride of membership Encourage others to join

8. Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. Our District is 1 of 48 districts in Kiwanis International. Our Division is 1 of 23 divisions in the district. Our Club is 1 of 9 clubs in our division. (Division 18)

9. Serving the Children of the World About Our Club Charter date: May 13, 2004 Meeting day, time, and place : Tuesdays at Noon at Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon

10. Serving the Children of the World Our Club Officers President: Roger Frieze Immediate Past President: Amy Rozier President-elect: Kari Walden Secretary: Cory Ross Treasurer: Pam Druffel

11. Serving the Children of the World Communication Club Meetings (each Tuesday at noon) Club Newsletters (e-mailed once a month) Board Meetings (first Tuesday of each month) Division Newsletters (Kiwanigram) KIWANIS Magazine (monthly) Kiwanis Web site (www.kiwanis.org)

12. Serving the Children of the World Standard Form for Club Bylaws Parameters of Membership Parameters of Board Decisions Organization of Committees Club Meeting Guidelines Guidelines for Nomination of Officers Financial Requirements

13. Serving the Children of the World Club Administration 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 Approves and controls club budget Manages the club

14. Serving the Children of the World Board of Directors Meeting Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration. Day: First Tuesday of each Month Time: 1 p.m. (following club meeting) Location: Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon

15. Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Administrative Account –Income from club dues, meal charges, new member fees. Service Account –Income from public fund-raising projects or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.

16. Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Salvation Army Bell Ringing Pancake Breakfast Keep The Change Peanut Sales

17. Serving the Children of the World Club Fees How My Fees Are Spent Club Dues: $ 43.00 District Dues: $ 20.00 Kiwanis International Dues: $ 62.00 Total Annual Dues: $125.00 First Year Dues:$180.00 ($55 goes to set up the membership with KI)

18. Serving the Children of the World Club Fees First Year Dues (based upon the month you join) January $180.00 February$170.00 March$160.00 April$150.00 May$140.00 June$130.00 July $120.00 August$110.00 September$100.00 October$ 90.00 November$ 80.00 December$ 70.00

19. Serving the Children of the World Conventions The Annual Kiwanis International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. The District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend. The District Midyear Conference (aka Mid-Winter Conference) gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics.

20. Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis International Foundation Charitable fund-raising entity of Kiwanis International. Funds grants for activities and programs. Worldwide assistance –911 Victims Children’s Fund –Tsunami relief –Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast –Typhoons in the Philippines –Earthquakes in El Salvador and Taiwan –Eradicate Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) Annual Club Gift Campaign

21. Serving the Children of the World Service Leadership Programs Empowering teens: –Builders Club –Key Club International –Key Leader Equipping Adults for Leadership: –Circle K International –Aktion Club –Kiwanis Junior (Europe only) Enriching young students: Kiwanis Kids –K-Kids –Terrific Kids –Bring Up Grades

22. Serving the Children of the World Our Club’s Sponsored Service Leadership Programs Name: Meeting time: Location: Advisor: None at this time but with your help, we might soon.

23. Serving the Children of the World Membership Growth One Million Members in 2015  In North America, for every 1,000 people there are 19 children under the age of 6 living in poverty.  In North America, for every 1,000 people there is 1 Kiwanian  There is a great need. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

24. Serving the Children of the World Our Club Awards The Branson Tri-Lakes Kiwanis Club received the Distinguished Club award for the 2007-2008 year.

25. Serving the Children of the World Welcome ! What questions do you have?

26. Serving the Children of the World Welcome ! Please feel free to contact one of our officers for more information. Roger Frieze – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4118 Kari Walden – (417) 334-4455 Cory Ross – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4052 Pam Druffel – (417) 334-4355, ext. 4183