Editor's Message

Kiwanis is child’s play

Most of us have fond memories of childhood and the places where both our legs and our imaginations ran wild. In a world that is increasingly harsh for children, Kiwanis members worldwide are creating environments where children are allowed to act their age. From Alabama to California and Jamaica to New Caledonia, dedicated Kiwanis volunteers are building parks, ball fields, and playground structures totally dedicated to children.

In this issue of Kiwanis magazine, you will meet some of these huge-hearted leaders who make life better for our little ones. You also will meet first-generation Chinese-American Bobby Fong, who overcame significant obstacles to earn a degree from Harvard, a doctorate from the University of California-Los Angeles, and now serves as a successful university president. Bobby, who also is an Indianapolis Kiwanis club member, follows National Football League coach Tony Dungy and theologian Crawford Loritts in our ongoing leadership series.

You also will find important information about our upcoming International convention in Orlando. Take a moment and enjoy this annual thank-you to all of our Kiwanis leaders who are making the world a better place to be a child.