golden k kiwanis orientation, 2014 final version, 05.13.14

Serving the Children of the World

KiwanisInternational

AMESGOLDEN

KKIWANIS

CLUB


Member Orientation

KiwanisInternational


Objectives

• To learn about Kiwanis International

• To learn about Nebr. – Ia. District Kiwanis

• To learn about Ames Golden K Club

• To see how you can make a difference


Purpose

To improve the quality of life for

children and families of the world.

Defining Statement

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers

dedicated to improving the world

one child and one community at a time.

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

What is Kiwanis?


Nebraska-Iowa District

Structure

• Six regions that encompass most of Nebr.-Ia.

• Divided into 24 Divisions, 190 individual clubs,

approx. 6,300 members.

Vision

Civic-minded Kiwanians in vibrant, diverse, growing

clubs making a difference in their hometowns.


Nebraska-Iowa District

Region 5 -24 Divisions

Division 11 –10 Clubs

Our Club:


Nebr.-Ia. District, Division 11

• Division 11 – 10 Clubs; 445 members (Sept., 2013)– Ames Golden K (85 members)

– Ames Noon (64 members)

– Ames Town & Country (44 members)

– Boone Day-Breakers (35 members)

– Boone (33 members)

– Jefferson (53 members)

– Nevada Golden K (40 members)

– Nevada (49 members)

– Roland (20 members)

– Story City (22 members)


The Club Experience

Starting at the club level, Kiwanis

achieves its purpose thru:

• Leadership

• Fellowship

• Service


Club chartered on May 8, 1986; 29 charter members

Current membership (May, 2014), 89 members

Weekly meetings held on Thursdays mornings; 9 a.m., at First United Methodist Church; Average attendance: 62 (2013, 70% of

membership)

About Ames Golden K


About Ames Golden K

Typical Meeting:

9:00 am; Coffee, cookies, fellowship

9:30 am; Business meeting followed by program

10:30 am; Adjournment

Weekly programs are recognized by the Ames community and our peers for their high quality and diversity.


About Ames Golden K

Charity Donation Program$14,190 donations in 2011-2012

$18,910 donations in 2012-2013

Community Service Program4,771 hours by club members, 2011-2012

4,498 hours by club members, 2012-2013

Impacted thousands of children, individuals,

and families in the greater Ames area


Our Donations in 2012-13

ACCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

Ames Pub. Lib. Fnd.. . . . . .$500

Bethesda Food Pantry. . $1,500

CASA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

Child Serve. . . . . . . . . . . . $750

Emer. Residence Proj. . $2,250

Food at First . . . . . . . . . .$1,500

Friendship Ark Homes . . $500

Good Neighbor Asst. . . . . . . .$750

Kiwanis AKTION Club Fnd. $1,000

MICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500

Northwood Pre-School . . . . . $750

Teen Maze . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000

Youth and Shelter Serv. . . . . $750


Golden K Officers, 2014-15

President: Dick Wilson

President-elect : Jim Cornette

Vice President: “Pete” Peterson

Past President: Don Muff

Secretary: Larry Trede

Treasurer: Wayne Hagemoser

2013-2014 Board of Directors


Golden K Board, 2014-15

Six Directors elected to 2 year terms

2014-15Glenn Hillesland

Keith Peterson

Dennis Tice

2015-2016Joe Traylor

Sandy Fleck

Ed Augustine


• Audio/Visual

• Calling Committee

• Community Service

Projects

• Facilities/Meeting Room

• Fund-raising projects

• Humor

• Inter-clubs

• Membership

• Pancake Ticket Sales

• WEB Site

• Welfare and Health

Golden K Committees


Kiwanis International“Project Eliminate” – Golden K

• Goals:

– Kiwanis International:

Eliminate maternal &

neonatal tetanus. Raise

$110 million

– Golden K: Raise $15,000 by

weekly member donations at

meetings and promoting

donations through pledges

and contributions


Kiwanis International“Project Eliminate” – Golden K

• Donations (April, 2014)

– $ 1250 Golden K Zeller

– $ 3750 Member Zeller (3)

– $ 2875 Member Other (7)

– $ 3750 “One-Z” Members

Totals: $11,625.00


• “Adopt-A-Road” Clean-up

• “Stash-the-Trash” Clean-up

• Meals from the Heartland

Golden K “Community Service Activities/Projects”


Golden K “Children Service Activities/Projects”

Camp “OK”For deserving 5th & 6th graders who otherwise would not be able to attend camp.

Teen MazeExperiential learning for 7th

graders. Provides a creative and interactive venue to experience life choices in various social situations.


Golden K “Children Service Activities/Projects”

Teen Maze, 2014

964 7th grade students from Story, Boone, Greene counties. Sponsored by YSS and Division 11 Kiwanis Clubs. 22 Golden K members participated spending 165 hours working on Teen Maze organization, planning, setup, implementation, and clean-up.


Golden K “Community Service Activities/Projects”

Golden K Singers:

• Senior Variety Show

• Good Neighbor Benefits

• Funerals

• Nursing homes

• Story County Historical events

• Ames Golden K Officer Installation


Golden K “Member Community Service Activities/Projects”

• 2012-13: 30 members reporting

4,498 hours of community

service with 23 different

agencies/projects

• 2011-12: 39 members reporting

4,771 hours of community

service with 25 different

agencies/projects

Examples

Community Food Agencies/Projects

“Food at First,” “Bethesda Food Pantry,”

Panera Bread Delivery, “Meals-on-Wheels”

Social Service Agencies

MICA, People Place, Emergency Residence,

Friendship Ark, Good Neighbor Assistance

Children Service Agencies/Projects

YSS, Big Brother, Beloit, CASA

Senior Services Agencies/Projects

Heartland Senior Center, Heartland

Songbirds, Northcrest, Green Hills


Golden K Fund-Raising Activities

Major Fundraising Activities

1. “Pancake Days”

2. ISU Dining/Food Service

3. Paper Recycling Project

4. Farm Progress Show


Golden K Fund-Raising ActivitiesPancake Days

• 2013

$5003.00 ticket sales Always

$1650.00 donations Fun!!

187 hours worked by

members/spouses

SponsoredBy AmesKiwanis Clubs


Golden K Fund-Raising ActivitiesISU Dining/Food Service

• Dining Service Activities

– “Odyssey of Minds”

– “International Problem-

Solvers Convention”

– ISU Fall Student

Orientation


Golden K Fund-Raising ActivitiesPaper Recycling Project

• Paper, cardboard, etc. for

delivery to Mason City

Recycling Plant

• Started Fall, 2012

• 7 semi-trailer loads so far

(March, 2014)

• $3,933.20; 239,420 lbs.


Golden K Fund-Raising ActivitiesFarm Progress Show

• Prepare, serve, and sell

breakfast items, lunches,

snacks for the 2012, 3-day

show

• Participation by 37 members

and spouses; worked 314.27

hours

• Raised $2,652.27 ($8.44/hr.)


Our Club’s ActivitiesLeadership Development

Member Opportunities

1. Committee work

2. Project leadership

3. Community partnerships

4. Kiwanis conferences and conventions


Our Club’s ActivitiesWebsite: www.amesgoldenk.org

Open to public:

• Pictures of activities

• Info on speakers, events

• History of club

• Minutes of meetings

For Members only:

• Member directory

• Minutes of Board Mtgs

• Financial reports


Golden K Membership Benefits

• We change children’s lives

• We improve the community and the world

• You build friendships

• You enhance leadership skills

• You can “network” with others

• Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications.

• Liability insurance coverage for Kiwanis club activities


Opportunities for 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 others to become members

• Enjoy/learn from experts in their fields of

specialization


Golden K & KI Organizational Structure

Golden K governed by Board of Directors(officers & 6 directors) and

meet monthly.

Division 11 of the Nebraska-Iowa District (10 clubs). Division Council

meets regularly with leadership provided by Division Lt. Governor.

Nebr.- Ia. District is governed by Board of Trustees. Leadership

provided by District Officers and Division Lt. Governors. District

convention each year in August.

Kiwanis International, a worldwide organization, governed by a board

of 20 trustees. It holds an annual convention each June or July.


Kiwanis International

Kiwanis International Board and Staff

Districts (53)

Lt. Governors (750)

Kiwanis Clubs (8,241)

Members (260,701)

Children served (millions)


Golden K 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


Golden K Finances/Budgeting

• Administrative Account

– Income from club dues, new member fees.

• Service Account

– Income from public fund-raising projects or

contributions and cannot be used to pay

administrative expenses of the club.


Golden K Club Dues(Continuing Members)

Annual Club Dues: $120

• $62 Kiwanis International Dues

• $25 Nebraska-Iowa District Dues

• $ 6 Kiwanis International Foundation

• $ 5 Nebr. – Ia. Foundation

• $22 Ames Golden K Dues


Golden K Club Fees(New Member 1st Year)

• Join (10/1 to 3/31)

– Total: $88.00

$50 Kiwanis International

$ 5 Nebr-Ia District Dues

$ 6 KI Foundation (ACG)

$ 5 Nebr-Ia Foundation (ACG)

$22 Ames Golden K Dues

• Join (4/1 to 9/30)

– Total: $78.00

$50 Kiwanis International

$ 5 Nebr-Ia District Dues

$ 6 KI Foundation (ACG)

$ 5 Nebr-Ia Foundation (ACG)

$12 Ames Golden K Dues


Kiwanis Foundations

Kiwanis has several 501(c)(3) charitable foundations which support the work of the organization

Kiwanis International Foundation

NE-IA District Foundation

Ames Golden K Kiwanis Foundation


Kiwanis International Foundation

Governance

Governed by Board of Directors

11 members plus officers

Purpose

Financially assist Kiwanis International in

serving the children of the world.


Nebraska-Iowa Foundation

• Governance– Governed by Board of Directors

comprised of 24 trustees plus

officers

– Purpose is to support community

programs and projects

undertaken by district clubs and

members within the district


• Established on January 15, 2009

• Purpose: Provide through Ames Golden K a practical

means of collecting funds in order to render altruistic

service to build better communities.

• Gifts/donations are fully income tax deductible

• Governed by Board of Directors comprised of the

officers and directors of Ames Golden K Kiwanis club.

Ames Golden K Foundation


Golden K -- Summary

• For More Information:

• Visit the Golden K Website:

» amesgoldenk.org

This Power Point presentation can also

be found on the Golden K Website.


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