The club and its members are the cornerstone of Kiwanis.  It is essential that each member commit to service. 

One Can Make A Difference!

Distinguished Member

The Club President will verify members that qualify for Distinguished Member.  To qualify, club members must:

·    Recruit two (2) new members

·    Attend both mid-winter and district convention (or equivalent)

·    Participate in two (2) service projects

Distinguished Member Awards:  Club members who are awarded distinguished will receive a lapel pin and recognition at the 2007 Kiwanis International Convention

Distinguished Club

Service:  

• The club will sponsor and fulfill their responsibilities to a sponsored organization or program (K‑Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, and Aktion Club). 10 points

• The club will contribute $5 per member to the Kiwanis International Foundation.  ($100 minimum per club) 10 points

• The club must participate in the Young Children Priority One program. 10 points

Education:

• The club will provide all new members a new member orientation. 10 points

• The club will be represented at both the mid-year conference and District convention (or equivalent) 10 points

• The club will be represented at required Club Leadership Education (CLE) training sessions. 10 points

Growth:

• The club must have a net gain in membership of at least one member by the end of the administrative year. 20 points

• The club will complete one of the following three items:  20 points for completing one category.  10 bonus points for each additional category completed.

Ø      Sponsor (or co‑sponsor) a new Kiwanis club in the community

Ø      Sponsor a new club in a developing Kiwanis Nation through the Kiwanis World Link program.

Ø      Build a new K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K Club or Aktion Club.

Distinguished Club Awards:  When the club accumulates at least 80 points, the club will receive the distinguished club banner patch, a distinguished lapel button for the president and secretary, and a certificate from the International President acknowledging their achievement. 

Distinguished Lt. Governor Award

The division will qualify for a Governor's Citation, Outstanding Leadership, Outstanding Performance, or Honorable Mention based on the collective performance of the clubs in the division.

If 50% of the clubs achieve distinguished, the Lt. Governor will be awarded the Governor's Citation and a lapel pin.

If 40% of the clubs achieve distinguished, the Lt. Governor will be awarded the Outstanding Leadership Citation and a lapel pin.

If 35% of the clubs achieve distinguished, the Lt. Governor will be awarded the Outstanding Performance Citation and a lapel pin.

If 25% of the clubs achieve distinguished, the Lt. Governor will be awarded the Honorable Mention Citation and a lapel pin.

Rebuilding a Small Club Recognition

Any club who starts the administrative year below charter strength and builds itself back to charter strength (25 members) will receive a US $50 gift certificate to the 2007 International Convention, attend a private reception at the convention and have a photo taken with the International President.

Overview:

Starting and ending membership figures are determined by club dues payments to Kiwanis International as well as reported new member adds.

All new member add fees for the district and international must be paid at the time the new member add is submitted to Kiwanis International to be counted.

All growth criteria will be verified by Kiwanis International. 

Awards for the club and division levels will be sent from Kiwanis International to the district office for presentation at their discretion.

New clubs built during the administrative year are not eligible.