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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

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 has made arrangements with the following companies to support Kiwanis programming and to say thank you - thank you for your membership and for all you do in your community to serve the children of the world.

American Hearing Benefits, Inc.

American Hearing Benefits, Inc. and Kiwanis International have partnered together to offer members and their famies an exceptional discount on hearing instruments from the only major American-owned hearing aid manufacturer and leading producer of custom hearing instruments worldwide. In this program Kiwanis International members will get up to 60% off the purchase of hearing instruments, including the latest in digital technology. To learn more about this program call 1-866-925-1287 or click here to e-mail or visit our Web site.

TruGreen Chemlawn

TruGreen ChemLawn is proud to be a national Kiwanis partner and extends this exclusive offer to all members: Now you can have a green, weed-free lawn and support Kiwanis at the same time. Save 15 percent on an annual lawn care program and TruGreen ChemLawn will contribute $10 of each purchase to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. Call 1-800-368-5604 ext. 5005, to schedule an appointment.

Greenpoint Financial

Kiwanis members receive a cash rebate on closing costs when they finance through Greenpoint, Kiwanis International's mortgage loan partner. Apply online for purchase or refinance mortgage loans.

Golden Corral

Planning a meeting, banquet or party? All Golden Corral restaurants have a private meeting room available at no extra charge. Check here to find a Golden Corral near you and call the manager for details.

Globus

Kiwanis members save US$75 per person on all land only or air inclusive vacations from the Globus Family of brands. Globus has been showing travelers the world for more than 75 years. Worldwide destinations, multiple travel styles and expert tour directors will guarantee you experience the vacation of a lifetime. Click here to visit the Globus Web site for more information. To book a vacation, call (US) 1-866-285-9185 or (Canada) 1-888-968-4686.

Family Heritage

Family Heritage products can help your family to “stay in business” by making payments directly to you when you’re ill.

Family Heritage is one of America’s leading providers of high quality supplemental insurance products. Built on the principles of service and integrity, Family Heritage is known for treating customers like they are part of the family. Click here to learn more.

Harlem Globetrotters

Kiwanis members are entitled to a $5 discount per ticket. To see a game schedule click <--here or -->check out the Harlem Globetrotters ads in the KIWANIS magazine in October, December, and January.

AmerLink

AmerLink Log Homes and Kiwanis International teamed up to offer members a very special offer. Receive a membership discount of 25 percent off the purchase price of a log home, cabin, garage, or barn. In addition, a percentage of the sale will go toward Kiwanis'

Sav-Rx

Sign up now for Kiwanis International "Advantage" Prescription Drug Discount Card. Receive discounts on prescription drugs for you and your immediate family members for only a $15.00 annual membership fee. Call 1-877-845-1793 or Click here to learn more.

MBNA

For every Kiwanis credit card account opened and each time Kiwanians use their Kiwanis credit card for a purchase transaction, MBNA America Bank makes a contribution to Kiwanis International at no additional cost to cardholders. Read the Offer and Apply.

CopyMax

CopyMax, located inside of OfficeMax stores, offer Kiwanis-family members discounts on products and services. When presenting the Kiwanis CopyMax Discount Card, members receive a 15 percent discount on the following products and services: copying services, business cards, stationery, forms, checks, rubber stamps, labels, announcements and invitations, engraved and promotional items, photo gifts, apparel, signs, and banners. Click here to learn more and download the discount card

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. Click here to receive membership info for a club in your area.

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."

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