The Kiwanis International Board voted to extend a waiver on new member fees until December 31, 2020. The Board is using its authority to bolster membership and help existing Kiwanis clubs perform the service their communities need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The waiver only applies to new-member fees paid to Kiwanis International; however, the Board encourages districts and clubs also to waive their respective new-member fees.

“We believe there should be no barriers for people to become Kiwanians. People who want to help kids succeed, and those who want to make a positive impact on the community are invited to join Kiwanis,” says Art Riley, 2020-21 Kiwanis International president. “These new members are contributing to our organization with their passion, experience, know-how and commitment.”

Club secretaries should enter new members into the secretary dashboard as normal. The Kiwanis International staff will make the necessary adjustments to billings.