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$120/year to be paid by each member. Of the $120, $77 goes to Kiwanis International, $28 goes to the Kansas District, and $15 stays at the local level.

Membership dues are billed in full the first part of September. Club members then have the option to pay in one lump sum or quarterly.

Meetings are every Tuesday in Lyon’s Room at the Fort Hays Tech Northwest Student Union at Noon, Mountain Time (MT) and include lunch and a program.

Meals are $8.00 a time and only billed when a member attends club meeting.

$120/year to be paid by each member. Of the $120, $77 goes to Kiwanis International, $28 goes to the Kansas District, and $15 stays at the local level.

Membership dues are billed in full the first part of September. Club members then have the option to pay in one lump sum or quarterly.

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Meetings are every Tuesday in Lyon’s Room at the Northwest Tech Student Union at Noon, Mountain Time (MT) and include lunch and a program.

Meals are $8.00 a time and only billed when a member attends club meeting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiwanis?

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

Kiwanis International is a service organization that supports children and young adults around the world. Kiwanis was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kiwanis members in over 8,400 clubs around the world provide millions of hours of community service each year.

Club service projects often are linked to the Kiwanis program, “Young Children: Priority One.” Other service projects help the elderly, promote literacy, support youth sports, and support specific persons in need.

Kiwanis is divided into districts, and each district is divided into divisions. We are in the Kansas district in Division 12. International and District officers provide support to club officers. Also, the Division, District, and International levels sponsor events such as dinners and conventions where we can meet and share ideas with other Kiwanians from all over the world!

In addition, Kiwanis plays a special role in developing future generations of leaders by sponsoring Builders Clubs in middle school and junior highs, Key Clubs in high schools, and Circle K clubs at the collegiate level.

Do I need to be a Kiwanis member to volunteer?

The quick answer is no, we welcome anyone’s help. Sign-up sheets are available to anyone. We do encourage becoming a member to enjoy additional benefits.

How do I sign up to volunteer for an event?

Sign-up sheets are digitally posted and can be accessed from our website or within club email reminders. Board and/or committee members are available to answer questions and do sign ups as well.

How much time will I have to commit?

No minimum attendance at meetings, projects, or events is required for a member. That’s the beauty! You decide when you want to participate and what you want to do according to your schedule. Club meetings are for fun and learning.

Members are encouraged to join in on club activities, socials, and fundraisers. Sign-up sheets, phone calls and emails provide opportunities for you to get involved. Your involvement is the key to our success. If you have questions, please ask the President, any board member, or another member.

Sign up only for the service projects you want to do and for which you have time. The only commitment we ask is that you show up when you sign up or find someone to go in your place, so we don’t let the charity organizations down when they are counting on our help.

If you’d like to take on some more responsibility, there are many positions available in the club and many committees to take part in for more fun! We encourage every member to be on at least one committee to help shape the group.

How many emails I should expect?

Typically, a few email messages a week. Generally, these are reminders of upcoming events and meetings and then recaps/minutes of those events and meetings. If you sign up for events or join a committee, you should expect a few additional email messages each week. The club uses Signup Genius for the scheduling of member activities such as Meals on Wheels, Flag Route sign up and Fair Shack sign up. This app will send you reminders for the events/times that you selected to sign up for.

What is the club meeting schedule?

The Goodlnd Kiwanis Club meets every week on Tuesday at noon in the Lyons Room at Fort Hays Tech Northwest Student Union. Lunch is provided at every meeting. The cost per meal is $8.00.

Meetings start at approximately 12:15. The President calls the meeting to order by ringing the Kiwanis bell. Members stand. The pledge of allegiance is recited and then the invocation. Members sit. The President asks if there are any guests. If so, introductions are made. Members’ birthdays and anniversaries are shared, reports are made on club activities and then announcements from the members are accepted. Once club business is conducted, the speaker is introduced. Members stand when the speaker is introduced. To adjourn the meeting, the President will ring the Kiwanis bell. Meetings end at approximately 1 p.m.

The K-Lotto box is passed around the room at the beginning of the meeting. Members can buy a ticket for $1.00. At the end of the meeting, a ticket is drawn. The winning ticket may get an item donated by a member or speaker. If none, half of the weekly donations are retained by the club, and the remainder is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket.

As a member do I have a charge account?

Each member has an account to charge meals, membership dues, and other Kiwanis related expenses. Each month you will receive an invoice by email. Your prompt payment is appreciated. If you wish for your company to be sent this invoice, please let the Treasurer know.

What are the officer’s roles and responsibilities?

President – Run board gatherings, keep everyone on task, and follows-up with officers on their individual projects.

Vice President – Will run meetings in the absence of the president. Coordinator for the food shack.

Secretary – Records service hours of club members and reports activities monthly to International, keeps attendance records for meetings and handles other administrative details required by International.

Treasurer – Records financial transaction for the club, submits membership dues and follows-up with members regarding their membership financial status, reimburses member expenses for the club and “keeps the books straight,” works with Fundraising Committee for both administrative and charitable fundraisers.

Committee Chair – Runs committee meetings, spearheads activities of committees and delegates responsibilities to committee members, reports to the club on committee progress after each committee meeting, encourages members to participate in the events planned by their committee.

Are there opportunities to attend district and international conventions?

Each year there is a District Mid-Winter Conference and a Kansas District Convention. These are excellent opportunities for you to meet Kiwanians across the State and to learn more about the Kiwanis organization. Information about these conferences is shared at weekly meetings. Registration information is available at www.kskiwanis.org.