2006
May19-24CKI LeaderShape Institute, Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana
June9-11Kiwanis International-European Federation Convention, Rome, Italy
28Kiwanis International Pre-Convention Board Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
28-29Kiwanis International Foundation Board Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
28-2Kiwanis International Convention, Montréal, Québec, Canada
July1-5Key Club International Convention, Boston, Massachusetts
2Kiwanis International Board Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
SCHEDULE FOR KEY LEADER
2006
May 12-14Onandaga Farms, St. George, Ontario, Canada
19-21Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, New York
19-21Kimball Camp, Reading, Michigan
June2-3Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, Florida
2-4Camp Alta, Alta, California
9-11Kem Bina Semangar, Kuala Kubu Baru, Malaysia
9-11Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
16-18Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas
16-18Camp Lakodia, Madison, South Dakota
SCHEDULE FOR 2005-06 PRESIDENT SIEMENS
2006
May12-13Pacific Northwest Zone Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska
15Kiwanis Club Charter Ceremony, Lincoln, Nebraska
19-20Kiwanis Club of Manchester and K University, Manchester, New Hampshire
23-29UNICEF IDD Global Update, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
June9Kiwanis International-European Federation Board Meeting, Rome, Italy
10-11Kiwanis International-European Federation Convention, Rome, Italy
13Kiwanis Club of Montgomery, Alabama
21-22UNICEF Annual Meeting, New York City, New York
27-28Kiwanis International Pre-Convention Board Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
29-July 2Kiwanis International Convention, Montréal, Québec, Canada
July2Kiwanis International Board Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
14-16Andean and Central America District Presidential Visit
26-28Kiwanis Club of Gold Coast Knights, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28-29Kiwanis Club of Youngstown, Ohio (90th Anniversary)
Note: The dates shown above for Presidential visits may not include travel time associated with the trip.
IN MEMORIAM
Donald R. Hevel, Sr., 1975-76 Governor of the Missouri-Arkansas District, passed away May 10. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Marguerite, at the following address:
Marguerite Hevel
811 N. Dickerson Street
Palmyra, MO 63461
DIRECTORY CHANGES
Thomas J. Dimmock, Past International Trustee, has the following new address information:
Thomas J. Dimmock
Attorney At Law
8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 400
Forum Building l
Raleigh, NC 27615
Bus: 919-676-5273
Fax: 919-676-5274
E-mail:
Web site:
CONTACT: NIKKI REYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE AND BOARD SERVICES, EXTENSION 223/
ONE MILLION MEMBERS IN 2015
Kiwanis International’s strategic plan carries the following vision. “Kiwanis, one million members strong by our 100th anniversary in 2015, will be the most effective adult and youth volunteer service organization worldwide.” This envisioned future is supported by six goal areas: Membership, Voice, Leadership Development, Diversity, Structure, and Finance.
CONTACT: JEFF OATESS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EXTENSION 181/
international office closed MAY 29, 2006
Please be advised the International Office will be closed on Monday, May 29, due to the United States’ observance of Memorial Day.
CONTACT: JEFF OATESS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EXTENSION 181/
SUMMARY OF APRIL 26-29, 2006, bOARD MEETING
Please find attached a summary of the April 26-29, 2006, Board Meeting.
CONTACT: JEFF OATESS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EXTENSION 181/
ANNUAL DUES AND NEW MEMBER FEES – AN UPDATE FOR KIWANIS CLUBS
INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, and GOVERNORS, GOVERNORS-ELECT and DISTRICT SECRETARIES in North America will find enclosed a sample letter to be mailed to clubs in US and Canada in the next General Mailing on May 25. The communication explains in greater detail the new member fee and annual dues billing system and process, and provides examples for each billing group as to how and when clubs will be charged for new members.
CONTACT: BILL PARKER, FINANCE, EXTENSION 146/
REGISTRATION REPORT FOR 2006 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
The registration report for the 91st Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 28-July 2, 2006, is attached. To date, 4,916 registrations have been received, with a goal of 10,690. Encourage early registration so attendees may secure the best rates possible!
CONTACT: DIANA O’BRIEN, MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS, EXTENSION 132/
staff news
At the May 3, 2006, Employee Meeting, NICOLE HIESTON (Retail Operations) was recognized as Employee of the Month for April; MARILYN SHIMBERG (Member Services) was recognized for 20 years of service; and GLORIA BIDGOOD (Circle K International) was recognized for five years of service.
INTERNATIONAL BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION
APRIL 26-29, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
The following are highlights of discussion and action taken by the International Board of Trustees at its April 2006 meeting. More details will be found in the Official Minutes, which are scheduled for distribution on May 26.
GENERAL
Approved minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting held in Orlando, Florida, January 8, 2006.
Approved minutes of the Executive Committee Conference Call of March 15, 2006.
Approved the list of 2006-07 International Committees and Chairmen.
Received the report of the Past International Presidents.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Approved the Administrative Action Report on new clubs, club name changes and mergers, clubs recommended for charter revocation, etc.
Approved partial expense reimbursement of Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Chairman for participation in the International Convention.
Received an update on the Kiwanis International Foundation’s capital campaign and plans for a formal kickoff of the campaign at the Montréal Convention.
Reviewed status of the pension plan termination and changes in the 401(k) plan.
Received an update on the progress of applications for 501(c)(3) status.
Approved recommendations for prioritization and funding levels of current grant requests to the Kiwanis International Foundation.
Received an update on the fundraising and bid process for the Robert G. Moorhead auditorium.
Received a report from the Executive Director Search Committee, which has participated in a training session on interviewing techniques and hired the executive search firm Tryon and Heideman; the committee plans to interview candidates in the next several months and have an Executive Director in place by October 1.
Approved changes to International Board Travel Policy to clarify procedures.
Approved the deadline of midnight, September 30, for assessment of each administrative year’s membership numbers.
Approved the appointment of Richard B. Arnold of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, to the position of International Board Financial Advisor, effective October 1, 2006, and continuing for no less than two full Kiwanis administrative years.
Repealed Sections 525 and 526 of Board Procedures to provide more flexibility to Circle K International site selection and programming for its conferences and conventions.
FINANCE
Reviewed the February 2006 Financial Summary with explanations of the variances.
Approved amendments to Board Procedures to comply with approved budget allocations and subsidies to Circle K, Key Club, and Kiwanis International Foundation.
Approved amending the Board Procedure on investments as recommended by investment advisor Smith Barney.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Approved two amendments to the Key Club International Board Policies adopted by the Key Club International Board, regarding campaigning at conventions and awarding of the service scholarship.
Requested Staff to update the existing Code of Ethics and Responsibilities for Adults Working with Youth in Kiwanis-family Sponsored or Related Activities and determine costs for a pocket resource booklet for all Kiwanians and adults working with children and youth.
Requested Staff to prepare a plan to utilize opportunities including new membership categories and club models that would be permitted by the amendment pending before the 2006 House of Delegates to create provisional, interim, or at-large Kiwanis membership status for Key Club and Circle K members upon graduation or when otherwise eligible.
Requested Staff to review the possibility of inviting Key Club International talent contest participants to perform at the Kiwanis International Convention if the sponsoring club or district assumes the costs of attendance.
STRUCTURE
Approved limiting dual and seed membership in new Kiwanis clubs to five members, to strengthen the viability of newly formed clubs.
Requested Staff to create and implement a new club building process to target graduating Circle K members.
Adopted a goal of 5,000 Life Members and asked Staff to develop a plan and support materials to achieve this goal.
Reviewed amendments and resolutions submitted for consideration by the 2006 House of Delegates.
Requested Staff to develop duties for the International Committee on Resolutions and Bylaws and create submission procedures for Board consideration.
Approved submission by the Board of an amendment to the International Bylaws to change the deadline for submitting amendments and resolutions from April 1 to January 15.
Approved submission by the Board of an amendment to the International Bylaws allowing Kiwanis International to experiment with new types of Kiwanis clubs and programs to determine how these models can contribute to our vision of One Million Members.
OUR VOICE
Approved continuing Kiwanis International’s accreditation as a nongovernmental organization with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the Department of Public Information.
Approved a limited introduction of the Kiwanis branding campaign into Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, and the public relations campaign into Indonesia and Korea in the Asia-Pacific region.
Approved the preparation of an amendment to create an annual per-club convention fee for consideration by the 2007 House of Delegates.
Approved the location of the 2011 Kiwanis International Convention in a European city that meets Kiwanis International’s selection criteria.
05/10/2006 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL - REGISTRATION BY DISTRICT
15:32:492006 Kiwanis International Convention
Report No: 16
Week Ending: 05/10/2006
Members Guests Total
District Week YTD Week YTD Week YTD Goal %
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Alabama 1 70 0 27 1 97 222 43.69
Andean and Central America 0 8 0 2 0 10 56 17.86
Australia 0 7 0 2 0 9 29 31.03
Austria 0 5 0 2 0 7 12 58.33
Belgium-Luxemburg 0 6 0 3 0 9 29 31.03
California-Nevada-Hawaii 4 436 2 117 6 553 918 60.24
Capital 2 158 1 47 3 205 402 51.00
Carolinas 4 109 4 49 8 158 419 37.71
Czech Republic and Slovakia 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.00
Eastern Canada and the Caribbean 4 317 2 78 6 395 799 49.44
Ecuador (DIF) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.00
Florida 11 276 3 84 14 360 698 51.58
France-Monaco 0 14 0 4 0 18 26 69.23
Georgia 4 124 -1 46 3 170 364 46.70
Germany 0 6 0 2 0 8 15 53.33
Iceland-Faroes 0 2 0 2 0 4 6 66.67
Illinois-Eastern Iowa 0 116 -1 35 -1 151 342 44.15
Indiana 2 156 0 39 2 195 319 61.13
Italy-San Marino 0 3 0 0 0 3 4 75.00
Japan 0 10 0 3 0 13 35 37.14
Kansas 0 34 0 8 0 42 132 31.82
Kentucky-Tennessee 0 74 -1 34 -1 108 321 33.64
Korea 0 2 0 1 0 3 7 42.86
Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tn 2 74 0 32 2 106 285 37.19
Malaysia 0 3 0 1 0 4 5 80.00
Mexico (DIF) 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 50.00
Michigan 9 178 2 58 11 236 450 52.44
Minnesota-Dakotas 0 60 0 18 0 78 197 39.59
Missouri-Arkansas 0 69 0 24 0 93 221 42.08
Montana 1 14 0 4 1 18 43 41.86
Nebraska-Iowa -1 97 0 31 -1 128 209 61.24
Netherlands 0 5 0 5 0 10 12 83.33
New England 6 140 2 38 8 178 378 47.09
New Jersey 3 91 0 15 3 106 256 41.41
New York 3 238 0 56 3 294 558 52.69
New Zealand-South Pacific 0 30 0 6 0 36 36 100.00
Non-Districted, Africa 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 0.00
Non-Districted, Asia-Pacific 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Non-Districted, Europe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Non-Districted, International 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Non-Districted, Latin America 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Norden 0 6 0 0 0 6 11 54.55
Ohio 1 187 1 69 2 256 513 49.90
Pacific Northwest 3 113 1 26 4 139 343 40.52
Pennsylvania 3 147 0 43 3 190 287 66.20
Philippine Luzon 0 3 0 1 0 4 57 7.02
Philippine South 0 3 0 0 0 3 26 11.54
Poland (DIF) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.00
Rocky Mountain 2 42 2 12 4 54 156 34.62
Southwest 9 74 0 23 9 97 208 46.63
Switzerland-Liechtenstein 0 7 0 4 0 11 58 18.97
Taiwan 4 6 0 1 4 7 277 2.53
Texas-Oklahoma 1 105 0 38 1 143 480 29.79
Utah-Idaho 1 31 0 10 1 41 79 51.90
West Virginia 0 22 0 3 0 25 58 43.10
Western Canada 0 28 0 7 0 35 80 43.75
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan 0 67 0 23 0 90 236 38.14
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79 3782 17 1134 96 4916 10690 45.99
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