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Microgrants spread literacy and learning

Erin Chandler

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02.17.2023

Clubs around the world find creative ways to serve the Kiwanis cause of education and literacy.

A French Kiwanis club discovers the power of laughter

Kiwanis International

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11.29.2022

“Projects are the glue that binds the club together,” Club President Jean-Yves Vaillant says. "This is how we decided to plan, among other projects, the comedy festival Din’en rire.”

Kiwanis has a long history of supporting the electoral process

Jack Brockley

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11.04.2022

Kiwanis has a long history of supporting the electoral process.

It’s a Kiwanis vacation!

Kiwanis International

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06.30.2022

Many Kiwanis members take advantage of interesting convention locations to extend their travel plans for additional fun.

Art that walks the walk

Tony Knoderer

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05.25.2022

Kiwanis family members in Illinois supported mental health awareness by turning shoes into art.

Fundraising through relaxation

Julien Le Ray / Kiwanis Club of Tiare Paita, New Caledonia

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03.28.2022

When Kiwanians in New Caledonia wanted an idea for a fundraiser, they turned to what many know best: wellness and relaxation.

There's a lot to love about being a Kiwanian

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01.28.2022

There's a lot to love in the world. That’s true within the Kiwanis family too. So we’re sharing a few examples. In fact, here’s our top 3!

A vision makes data make sense

Stan Soderstrom

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01.25.2022

Leaders are essentially judged by one question: Are things improving? Whether it’s an organization, a company or a local club, the verdict on a group’s leadership will ultimately be based on a sense of its overall direction.

Photo contests can raise money for clubs

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12.17.2021

Your club can raise money for upcoming projects with photo contests — or make the contest itself a way to connect with your community.

Turn education into a game for students

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12.17.2021

Contests can help students not only learn more about subjects like math and languages, but also develop their confidence, leadership and creativity.

Florida club to update community garden that feeds, trains people in the community

Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Metro-McGregor

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10.20.2021

A community garden in Florida will get new garden beds to help provide the community with free, healthy food — thanks to a grant from the Florida Kiwanis District Foundation to the Fort Myers-McGregor Kiwanis Club.

Three leaders come from one New York Kiwanis club

Vicki Hermansen

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10.13.2021

The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow, New York, is having a big year! It’s home to 2021-22 Kiwanis International President Peter Mancuso; his brother, Jim, who is the New York District governor; and Elizabeth Fries, who is a district lieutenant governor.

Finding love in Kiwanis

Debra Dingman

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10.05.2021

Couple celebrates anniversary after meeting at Kiwanis convention.

Give people their own hammers

Stan D. Soderstrom

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08.03.2021

It’s a simple but powerful leadership principle: When everyone participates, everyone contributes. And that way, everyone learns together.

5 ways to improve the member experience

Kasey Jackson

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05.10.2021

For every person we bring into Kiwanis (whether into existing clubs or while opening new ones) we extend our service to another 206 children around the world. And when we bring together 15 people to open a new club, we can assist another 3,090 children.

Where a leader’s answers come from

Stan Soderstrom

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05.05.2021

Leaders need good information, which requires a structure that allows for people’s input.

5 ways to encourage exercise

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05.03.2021

Give kids a break from screen time with these ideas.

INSPIRATION FROM THE EARTH

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05.03.2021

Eight Kiwanis clubs found ideas for community projects and fundraisers in the ground under their feet.

Kiwanis camps around the world introduce kids to the outdoors

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05.03.2021

Camps let kids be kids — and teach them valuable skills, like leadership, teamwork and the value of the great outdoors. From America’s Pacific Northwest to Switzerland to Romania, here are just a few examples.

Six clubs take their community projects outside

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04.29.2021

Some of the best service projects and fundraisers unite the community in outdoor exercise. From kite-flying festivals to 5K races, check out these ideas that can be adapted to social distancing guidelines.

Microgrants spread literacy and learning

A French Kiwanis club discovers the power of laughter

Kiwanis has a long history of supporting the electoral process

It’s a Kiwanis vacation!

Art that walks the walk

Fundraising through relaxation

There's a lot to love about being a Kiwanian

A vision makes data make sense

Photo contests can raise money for clubs

Turn education into a game for students

Florida club to update community garden that feeds, trains people in the community

Three leaders come from one New York Kiwanis club

Finding love in Kiwanis

Give people their own hammers

5 ways to improve the member experience

Where a leader’s answers come from

5 ways to encourage exercise

INSPIRATION FROM THE EARTH

Kiwanis camps around the world introduce kids to the outdoors

Six clubs take their community projects outside

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