Division 12

Kiwanis Division 12
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CA-Nev-Ha District Kiwanis International

KIWANIS is a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the unique needs of their communities and address worldwide issues by "Serving the Children of the World."

Founded in Detroit, Michigan, USA, in 1915 by a group of businessmen, Kiwanis International is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today, the entire Kiwanis family has more than 600,000 members in more than 13,000 clubs. Kiwanis clubs serve in 92 countries around the world and achieve what individuals cannot do alone.

Kiwanis Impact
Worldwide Kiwanis clubs:

Assist children, young adults, the aging, and the needy

Improve communities

Encourage international understanding

Kiwanis clubs also sponsor Kiwanis-family organizations for young people and adults: K-Kids clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in middle school and junior highs, Key Clubs in high schools, Circle K clubs at the collegiate level, Kiwanis Junior clubs for young adults in Europe, and Aktion clubs for adults living with disabilities. These clubs teach future world leaders the importance of helping others.

Thousands of Kiwanis clubs support Young Children: Priority One —a continuing service program focusing on the needs of children, prenatal through age five, with projects in pediatric trauma, safety, child care, and early development.

The Worldwide Service Project —a Kiwanis-family initiative in partnership with UNICEF—aims to virtually eliminate the world's leading cause of preventable mental retardation, iodine deficiency disorders.

The Objects of Kiwanis

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
FACE= "Arial UnicodeMS">To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Guided by six permanent Objects, Kiwanis clubs view their role within their respective communities with a great deal of foresight. Key aspects to operating an effective club include:

Evaluating both children's issues and community needs on an ongoing basis
Conducting service projects to respond to those identified needs
Maintaining an active membership roster of professional business people who have both the desire and the ability to serve their community

Our Motto:
Serving the Children of the World

Throughout its history, the Kiwanis name has been synonymous with endeavors that build character, knowledge, commerce, communities, and—through genuine concern for others—hope. We Build in Kiwanis by serving the children of the World.

A TYPICAL KIWANIS CLUB is a snapshot of its community, with members from all walks of life and at every step of the career ladder. They are unified in their belief that children and their communities benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers. In a typical year, Kiwanis clubs invest more than 6.2 million hours and US$100 million in communities around the world. Through these efforts, the Kiwanis organization truly leaves a lasting impression on future generations.

Sue Cordingley
Division 12 Lt Governor
October 2008-09

"Hello out there! Well, the new Kiwanis year is here. I hope for those of you who attended the CLE training that you found it informative and beneficial. All members are invited but I wanted to encourage the Presidents & Secretaries to attend the Division Council Meeting:

Every 3rd Wednesday of each Month
Home Church
. 1799 Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008
Dinner: 6:00PM. Program: 6:30PM-8:00PM

What an incredible year our Division has had through the leadership of Greg Landers and our 15 Club Presidents who have really stepped up as we show positive growth in our Division, with a special welcome to the new Silicon Valley Executives Club.
I want to personally Thank Greg for paving the way as I start on this journey of Lt. Governor.

Please check your Calendar for a date to have my official visit to your club as I will be the speaker that day and will provide you with a program on the goals and some new programs your clubs may get involved in.

I just want to say lets all work together continue in the positive growth direction and "CELEBRATION OF SERVICE!"

And most important to me is Let Have FUN!"

Kiwanis Membership

Prospective members are invited to join by existing members. The club's board of directors then reviews membership information for approval. Beyond initial induction fees, members contribute annual dues as determined by the club. Kiwanis clubs meet weekly or twice a month. Members, on average, invest about six hours a month by participating in meetings, projects, and volunteering in their community.

Through Kiwanis membership, individuals give their talent, time, and love to those in need. Kiwanians worldwide dedicate themselves to a way of life in which they believe.

Club Meetings & Service Projects

Club meetings traditionally are conducted once a week and offer an atmosphere of fun, learning, and fellowship. In addition to attending the meetings, the typical Kiwanian volunteers each month to assist with club service projects.

Service projects often are linked to the Kiwanis program, "Young Children: Priority One." This initiative places continuing focus on the needs of children in pediatric trauma, safety, child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and parenting skills.

Service projects also can address other needs within the community, such as working to stop substance abuse, helping the elderly, promoting literacy, supporting youth sports and recreation, responding to disasters, and supporting specific persons in need.

Kiwanis also plays a special role in developing future generations of leaders. K-Kids clubs at the elementary school level, Builders Clubs in middle school and junior highs, Key Clubs in high schools, and Circle K clubs at the collegiate level all are Kiwanis organizations that teach community service and leadership skills to young people. In addition, Aktion Clubs are made up of adults with mental and physical disabilities who enthusiastically perform service to help others.

The Rewards of Membership

Communities are improved.
Friendships are built.
Leadership skills are developed.
More importantly,
the lives of children around the world are changed for the better.

The Name

The name Kiwanis stems from a North American Indian phrase, which, like many aboriginal terms, had a variety of meanings, including;"We have a good time, " "We make a noise," or"We trade." Learn more about Kiwanis, here.