News

Division 4 News February 2007

COMING EVENTS

Feb 16-18, 2007	Midwinter Conference at Branson - OFFICIAL VISIT OF INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT NELSON TUCKER - at the Radisson Hotel. Check the latest info by clicking here. (see pg 1,3 and 4). Note that reservations for food and the special rate at the hotel are due prior to February 1st.
February 27, 2007	What: Independence Kiwanis Club Chili Day Where: Community of Christ Stone Church, 1012 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO map Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
March 14, 2007	What: Downtown Kiwanis Club Pancake Day benefiting the Kiwanis Student Assistance Program Where: Bartle Hall, on the South side of 14th Street Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 14, 2007	What: Warrensburg Kiwanis Club Ham & Bean Dinner
May 12, 2007	What: Moms Day Baby Shower
July 2-7, 2007	What: International Convention - San Antonio, TX

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DIVISION 4 COUNCIL MEETING December 18, 2006

Lt. Governor Cheryl Anderson encouraged all Kiwanians to attend the Mid-Winter Conference in Branson.
Healthy Lifestyles for Children is the MISSOURI-ARKANSAS district initiative. Click here to see the 3 year goals. Remember that First Lady Shirley Warner has asked each club to organize a "Walk'n Be Fit" event, preferable on April 7th, 2007. Click here to view the "Walk'n Be Fit" flyer. Her goal for each club is to raise at least $100.
Clubs not making a donation to the Earl Collins Foundation were asked to forward their checks to Sue Ridings as soon as possible.
Those attending the Kiwanis University noted that "The first 12 minutes of your Kiwanis meeting are the most important!"
The next meeting will be March 19th at 6:30 pm at the John Knox Windsor Room.

New Recommended Speakers for Kiwanis club programs were added 11/16/2006 click here.

If you have outstanding program speakers you wish to share with other Clubs in the Metro Area, please contact Whit Kirk at 816-779-6404 or email

Kiwanis International News

Check out the Young Children: Priority One website at http://www.kiwanis.org/service/ycpo.asp to easily find the many Kiwanis literature resources. Also click here -

Another new website, provided by Kaplan Early Learning Company, http://kiwanis.kaplanco.com/ lists a variety of new YCPO ideas plus items you can purchase for your selected project.

Another service idea site is Playground Resources at http://www.kiwanis.org/resources/club/playground.asp

Have you received your copy of the Kiwanis E-zine? This is the new on-line news sent to each Kiwanian for which Kiwanis International has your email. Check it out at http://www.kiwanis.org/magazine/ Subscribe here.

Have you been reading the Kiwanis Inciter Marketing Newsletter? It gives really good ideas on improving your public relations image to the public. Another really good feature is the PLAN AHEAD section giving advance notice of important events and special weeks coming up in the next several months to assist program directors in scheduling timely speakers and to assist presidents in scheduling special club projects.

KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP SIX PAK PROGRAMS You're good to grow with the Kiwanis Membership Six Pak and accomplish great things with the KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP GROWTH REVOLUTION. Great ideas and specific plans to help your club grow!

Return to Division 4 Home Page

Revised 02/14/2007

Your input and comments on how to enhance our web site efforts are welcomed and appreciated. email comments to: Webmaster