A proven track record of over 19 years of award-winning, devoted service to Kiwanis.
Stephen T. Hill
New England District of Kiwanis endorsed candidate for
International Trustee - June 2011 - Geneva, Switzerland
Candidate’s Position Paper
As a candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee I submit this position paper to allow potential delegates to the convention a greater insight into my thoughts and goals for Kiwanis International as an organization.
Kiwanis International states that “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.” Further on their website they indicate that Kiwanians are “Ordinary people performing extraordinary work.” While these are well formed phrases what exactly do they mean and how are they achieved.
The current administration of Kiwanis continues in the organizations quest to reach 1,000,000 members by the year 2015. Certain areas have been highlighted by the administration in achieving the growth necessary to turn this goal into a reality.
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Membership Orientation
Membership Orientation•Service to the community and the children
Service to the community and the children•Relevant Clubs
Relevant Clubs•Diversity
Diversity •Fun
Fun•Closing the back door
Closing the back door•Service Leadership Programs
Service Leadership Programs•Alternative Membership Options through E clubs, Satellite clubs and Corporate memberships
Alternative Membership Options through E clubs, Satellite clubs and Corporate memberships•Balance of efforts to build new Kiwanis clubs and assist established Kiwanis Clubs
Balance of efforts to build new Kiwanis clubs and assist established Kiwanis ClubsThe current group of Kiwanis leaders is embracing a multi year approach in attacking these concerns. This should reduce any confusion at the club level as to what Kiwanis International has set forth for goals and expectations.
I would now like to begin to address these areas of concern individually:
•Orientation – One of the most important elements in creating a well informed individual who will become a valuable member of a Kiwanis club is to perform a proper orientation. Very often when a club has the opportunity to install a new member they rush to bring them in before the individual changes their mind. This
Orientation – One of the most important elements in creating a well informed individual who will become a valuable member of a Kiwanis club is to perform a proper orientation. Very often when a club has the opportunity to install a new member they rush to bring them in before the individual changes their mind. ThisJuly 7-10, 2011
in Geneva Switzerland
Contact: John Maihos
New England District International Ledership Chair
Home: 978-922-6311
Office: 978-992-0502
