About Us
Kiwanis is a Global Organization of
Volunteers dedicated to changing the World One Child and One Community
at a Time.
THIS IS KIWANIS
Kiwanis International: Serving the Children of the World
Kiwanis International 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 96
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
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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.
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.
Rewards of Membership
Through Kiwanis membership, communities are
improved, friendships are built, leadership skills are developed, and
business contacts are made. More importantly, the lives of children
around the world are changed for the better.
Members and clubs also receive KIWANIS Magazine
ten times a year, enjoy access to an on-line community, as well as
discounts on products and services.
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.
The Objects of Kiwanis
• To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material
values of life.
• To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human
relationships.
• 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.
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.
Kiwanis Trivia
The 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 children—hope. Kiwanis is Serving the
Children of the World.
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.” To learn more about
Kiwanis, visit www.kiwanis.org.
Kiwanis Club of West Geauga
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga was
chartered by Kiwanis International April 1955. The host club was the
Geauga Club which is now Kiwanis Club of East Geauga. This year, 2007,
marks the 52nd Anniversary of service to the community.
Current Officers and Board Members
President: Gary Stumpf
Immediate Past President: Dave Fowle
President Elect: Rich A. Levine
Vice President: Bart Alcon
Treasurer: Byron Whitney
Secretary: Tony Fuger
Web Master: Rich A. Levine ralbjp@att.net
Current Board Members:
Bill Martin, Les
Scott, Bob Steinberg, Edie Fetheroff, , Gary Huston, Domenic Romonto,
Ronald Schmidt
How to Join
Membership Chairperson: contact Ken Mantey,
(440) 729-2869 klmantey@earthlink.net.
Our Address
P.O. Box 553 Chesterland, Ohio 44026
