Information for Prospective Members
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 in 1915, 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 80 countries around the world and achieve what individuals cannot do alone.
Kiwanis Objects
- 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.
- To promote the adoption and 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 build better communities.
- To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism that make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.
Requirements for Membership
Kiwanis invites men and women who are interested in their community to join us in serving the children of the world. Kiwanians are bankers, real estate agents, teachers, government employees, parents, farmers, and social service workers. They are executives, managers, small business owners, and self-employed professionals. They are young individuals embarking on their careers, successful professionals, and active retirees.
A person is accepted as a member of the club either by sponsorship from a current member or by transferring by referral from another club. Kiwanis seeks individuals who are willing to attend meetings, work on projects, and help make a difference in their community. The board of directors approves members. New members participate in an orientation program, which helps them determine how to become involved in ways that best match their personal interests and skills. Dues are modest and assessed quarterly.
Benefits of Membership
Kiwanis offers an opportunity for personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of the community, the nation, and world. While service is what Kiwanians are known for, their club offers much more. Meetings and projects provide fellowship that is sincere and lasting. New members quickly learn that the benefits of membership increase with their level of participation. They find the "Kiwanis Connection" to be an excellent fit in their personal and professional lives.
Membership in a Kiwanis club connects a person with the community and other individuals he or she wouldn't otherwise know. Club members learn about developments and happenings in their community during their regular club gatherings. They also enjoy new social and business networking opportunities with the wide variety of members in their club. And, together, they combine their interests and skills to improve their community in ways that improve the lives of others, particularly children.
If You Are Interested...
Please contact our membership committee chair, Carl Anderson, at (515) 233-2051 or ceanders@iastate.edu. You might find that you have a friend or business acquaintance that is a member of our club. If not, then Steve will pair you with somebody who has the same career, an interest, or something else in common. That member will invite you to a meeting and eventually become your sponsor should you decide to join.
Make time to make a difference with Kiwanis.
