Delegates to consider membership resolution

In addition to elections and consideration of proposed Bylaws amendments, the House of Delegates will convene at the 2006 Kiwanis International Convention in Montréal, Québec, to consider a resolution supporting the organization’s 1 million-member goal.

The proposed resolution states:

One Million Members by 2015

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The strength and effectiveness of our service depends on the strength and effectiveness of our membership. To change the world by serving more children and more communities, Kiwanis membership must grow to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Therefore, be it resolved that:

The delegates to this 91st Annual Convention of Kiwanis International, on behalf of Kiwanians around the world, endorse the goal of 1 million members by the Kiwanis centennial year of 2015, because of what 1 million Kiwanians can do to change the world.

And be it further resolved that:

By increasing membership in our current districts, expanding Kiwanis into new areas of the world, and creating new opportunities for membership, we will ensure our vision of Kiwanis as a powerful voice for children and communities and the most effective adult and youth service organization worldwide.