Survey
Please complete this survey about your organization and the expectations of board members and volunteers. We will make the document available for our alumni to review as they consider organizations and boards in which to become active.
Date survey completed and submitted to SLI: 2/22/2011
Organization Name: / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK KIWANIS CLUBAddress: / 13610 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD #10-224, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Phone Number: / 602-738-4597 / Email: /
Website: /
Current President: / JOY BINGHAM STRIMPLE
Phone Number: / 602-738-4597 / Email: /
Staff Contact:: / WES ZIMMERMAN
Phone Number: / 480-628-2450
Email: /
What is your organization’s mission statement?
Kiwanis is a thriving organization of service-minded professionals wo respond to the unique needs of their communities and address worldwide issues by "Serving the Children of the World-one child at a time."
Description of organization’s primary activities and/or events (60 words or less):
Perform community service that meets the needs of children in Scottsdale/ Network with other professionals throughout the Scottsdale AirPark area/ Form friendships with others through travel and special programs.
Our signature project is an elementary school in South Scottsdale, in additon we sponsor two high school service clubs in the area.
When does your board of directors meet? If dates and times are pre-set, please list (example: third Thursday of each month during lunch).
2nd Monday of each month
What is your expectation for a board member outside of attending meetings? (Examples: volunteer eight hours a month, fundraise, attend annual convention, etc.)
Committee chair of fund raising event/ attendance on general meetings 2x month
How much time outside of board of directors meetings is expected of a board member?
depends on the time of year and the events being undertaken
Is there a fiscal annual board contribution expectation of each board member?
No Yes Dollar amount:
Is there an annual fundraising expectation of each board member?
No Yes Expectation:
Is it possible to attend a board meeting before submitting interest to being a member? Yes No
When do board member terms begin? / September
How long are board member terms? / 12 months
What is the maximum number of terms a board member can serve?
When are applications or nominations considered?
What are the requirements prior to applying to join your board? (Example: paid member, completed program, residency, occupational experience, no requirements, etc.)
attendance as a general member for 12 months/paid up on dues for year/ expressed interest in the position through ongoing participation in events
What is the process to become a board member with your organization?
see above.
If someone is interested in joining your board, who should they contact? (Please provide contact info even if already listed above.)
JOY STRIMPLE, 602-783-4597
Description of volunteer opportunities (other than the board of directors) within the organization:
Sponsorship of a KEY CLUB at local high school
Fund raising activities: Briar Patch Food Concession/ Cardinal Football Ticket Sales/ Make-A-Wish DUCK RACE sales/ Scottsdale Fine Art & WIne Festival/
Ronald McDonald House Dinner served on quarterly basis
Tonalea Elementary School Community Events and ongoing projects
What are the requirements of being a volunteer?
desire to be a mentor or leadership example to local teenagers
desire to assist kids in need in our community
interest in promotion of the Kiwanis ideal