KIWANIS magazine February 2008 Quick links 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention registration International President's monthly video message Read Around the World Nominate an 'Everyday Leader' (coming soon) Stamford, Ontario, Kiwanian Marjorie Slinn's open letter to her community Read also: February 2008 Kiwanis International Update

Features

• Pictures from your next family vacation
  This year, your family is in luck; the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention is in Orlando, Florida
  • So much to see, do, enjoy
• Faithful leadership
  A conversation between Crawford Loritts and Kiwanis International CEO Rob Parker
• Her new role: lifesaver
  A Kiwanian's first experience as a Kiwanis International Foundation Trustee
  By Lynn Seeden
• Read on
  Kiwanis' monthlong Read Around the World is only an introduction to the rewarding experience of literacy education
  By Nicholas Drake
  • Leaders are readers
  • Reading program touches hundreds of thousands of children
  • Literacy by the numbers

Editor's message

• Reading truly is fundamental

Newsroom

• Make One Day twice as nice
• 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention, Orlando, Florida, June 26-29
  • Loritts speaking at convention
  • Muppet-land's Maria to visit Kiwanians
  • Early entries are prize-eligible
  • Learn to be a story 'shooter'
• Key Leader a huge success in Malaysia
• Let Dave speak
• Who leads the way?
• Missed meals aid children

People

• Tested by fire--once again
• Chef dishes disaster delicacies: bologna, hotdogs
• Community's servant garners recognition

Showcase

• As one or many, Kiwanis clubs enrich lives
  By International President Dave Curry
• School administrator advocates for Terrific Kids
• Putting students in the story
• Builders 'get dirty' to make a difference

Clubhouse

• Planting project's impact tree-mendous
• Want awareness? Go the newspaper route
• Kiwanis family in the news
• Leadership is, a kiwanis.org online poll
• Club Clinic
• Club birthdays
• New clubs

Kiwanis Impact

One day for the 'K'

This past year, members of the Kiwanis Club of Palmyra, Missouri, were glad to see they would not be alone on Kiwanis One Day, because Key Club, K-Kids, and Builders Club members also would participate. We thought this would be a great opportunity to get to know the youth, and they would get to know us outside of our “responsible” jobs. The senior housing area was glad one of our groups went there, because most of its residents are not able to do a lot of outside cleanup. We plan to do Kiwanis One Day again this year (Saturday, April 5, 2008, is the official One Day date), but we hope to have warmer weather!—Mary Lou Hawthorne, secretary, Kiwanis Club of Palmyra, Missouri

Share your story

Kiwanis.org, Kiwanis International’s official Web site, is collecting stories from Kiwanis-family members and from persons whose lives have been touched by Kiwanis. Story categories are:

• Service Projects. How has a Kiwanis-family service project affected your life—either as a member, observer, or recipient?
• Fundraising. What are the secrets to your club’s phenomenal fundraising success?
• Membership. How were you invited to join Kiwanis? How do you recruit new members?
• Leadership. How has Kiwanis-family leadership development impacted your career, family, and other aspects of your life?
• In Honor. Do you know a Kiwanian who deserves special recognition?
• In Memory. Honor a deceased member with a written tribute and an optional contribution to the Kiwanis International Foundation.

Post your Kiwanis-family stories, or share your “Kiwanis In Action” photos. KIWANIS magazine also offers photography advice.