More about Kiwanis of Murray

The Kiwanis Club of Murray takes joy and pride in helping make our community a better place to live, and we welcome people that can provide new ideas and a fresh approach to our Kiwanis service to Murray and Calloway County. For over 40 years, the Kiwanis Club of Murray has focused on giving. A gift may take many forms—that of money, effort, time, compassionate association, or a number of other aspects. One way to be a giver is to become associated with a civic club in the community. If you would like to find out more about the Kiwanis Club of Murray, we invite you to attend one of our meetings.

Club Meeting Time & Events

Kiwanis of Murray meets every Thursday night, 6:00pm at Pam’s Deli and Cakes on the north side of the Court Square. Our meeting consists of a meal and an accompanying program. The programs involve a variety of guest speakers and performers and reports about Kiwanis activities.

Club Dues

Monthly dues of $12 pays all Kiwanis local, district and international dues, plus a subscription to Kiwanis Magazine.

Membership Induction

In a simple yet dignified ceremony, a member of the club will present a Kiwanis membership packet and Kiwanis pin and will introduce you to the other club members with a brief personal history.

What is Expected of a Member

  • Regular attendance at club meetings, with a goal of 75%.
  • Commitment of some time to club projects.
  • Personal sponsorship of new members.
  • Acceptance of responsibility inherent in any committee task.
  • Acceptance of any office to which you are elected.

What a Member Can Expect from the Club

  • An opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time.
  • A chance to make a difference through club projects.
  • Being a part of the decision-making process for Kiwanis projects.
  • Fun, fellowship, and evidence of true friendship each time we meet.

What Counts as Attendance

  • Primarily, attendance at regular club meetings.
  • Attendance at the monthly Board of Directors meeting.
  • Attendance at other Kiwanis club, Division, District, or International meetings.
  • Work on club projects.

Brief Facts about Kiwanis

Murray Kiwanis Club was chartered in 1960, and is part of the Kiwanis International association of people.  Kiwanis International began in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and quickly spread.  Today there are more than 8,400 Kiwanis clubs with nearly 280,000 members in 96 nations and geographic areas.  The name "Kiwanis" was coined from an expression in an American Indian language of the Detroit area, Nunc Kee-wanis, which means, "we trade" or "we have a good time."

The "Objects of Kiwanis"

The membership assembled at the 1924 Kiwanis International convention adopted a set of abiding principles to guide the organization. These have remained unchanged for over 80 years. Though phrased in older language, Kiwanians feel they are still relevant. They are:

  • 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 good will.

For More Information

If you would like to know more about Kiwanis, please call Glenn Hughes at 767-0723. After 6:00 p.m., Glenn can be reached at 489-2041. Bill and Brenda Call can also be reached at 753-7870.

 
 
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