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Committees
The basic standing committee structure for clubs is
established by the International Board of Trustees. The basic structure should
include separate committees that address community services, sponsored youth,
Young Children: Priority One, human and spiritual values, club administration,
membership growth and education, public relations, and finance and fund raising.
This structure, along with the duties and responsibilities of standing
committees, shall be included in annual club and district officer guidebooks
and/or manuals.
Where and when the opportunity exists to extend Kiwanis
through the sponsorship of a new Kiwanis club, the President shall appoint a
Committee on New Club Building. This committee shall have the responsibilities
as outlined in the procedures for new club building established by Kiwanis
International.
Where desired, there shall be the option of expanding the
committee structure by creating other standing committees which would enable the
club to function more effectively in terms of its own needs and interests. The
duties of such committees shall be determined at the time they are created.
Each standing committee shall be composed of three (3) or more
members and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on the first day
of October. All members of a committee are appointed by and are subject to
removal by the President. Each committee shall be responsible to the President
and shall make such reports as the President or Board of Directors may direct.
Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, special
committees may be appointed by the President and shall perform such duties as
may be defined in their creation.
Each committee shall cooperate with the appropriate Kiwanis
International or district committee(s) to promote, when practical, programs
suggested by such committee(s). Extracted from
http://kiwanis.org/resources/club/officers.asp
| COMMITTEE |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
| Young Children: Priority One
(YCPO)
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The Committee
on Young Children: Priority One
should
implement projects for children, prenatal through age five. Projects can
address maternal and child health, childcare, early development,
nutrition, parenting education and support, advocacy, pediatric trauma,
or safety. Popular projects include encouraging literacy, assisting
childcare and preschool programs, distributing the homesafety checklist,
conducting bicycle safety programs, and assisting with immunization
programs. |
| Community Service
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The
Committee on Community Services
should
implement projects on the arts, business affairs, citizenship, civic
improvement, community beautification, conservation, health,
international understanding, literacy, public affairs, safety, or help
for senior citizens and disabled persons |
| Membership Growth & Education
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The
Committee on Membership Growth and Education
should
strive to increase membership according to the standards provided in the
bylaws. The committee should consider all Membership Applications and
submit its recommendations to the board of directors. The committee also
should develop an effective orientation and induction ceremony for new
members and promote regular attendance by all members at club meetings. |
| Fundraising & Finance
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The
Committee on Finance and Fund-raising
is
responsible for preparing a budget of estimated income and expenses for
submission to the board of directors, as well as any recommendations it
may have on financial matters of the club. It also is responsible for
securing the funds necessary to meet budget requirements. |
| Human & Spiritual Values
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The
Committee on Human and Spiritual Values
should
implement projects that support spiritual development, provide human
companionship and comfort, or offer counseling and guidance. Projects
can encourage interfaith and interdenominational religious activity,
such as prayer, but should not support a specific religious sect.
Popular projects include prayer breakfasts, layman of the year wards,
transportation to religious services, visits to nursing homes, and
support of grief counseling. |
| Sponsored Youth
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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. |
| House Committee &
Interclubbing
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The
Committee on Club Administration
is
responsible for providing the most effective club meeting possible.
Areas of focus should include the club meeting program, risk management,
reception, fellowship, and inter-club relations, as well as other areas
the committee may deem pertinent. |
| Marketing & Public Relations
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The
Committee on Public Relations
is
responsible for helping to ensure that the public receives, through the
media and other means, the Objects, goals, programs, and achievements of
Kiwanis International and the club.
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