Who is Kiwanis?
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Why are we here? To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide
How long have we been here? 1915.
Where is Kiwanis? 7,800 Kiwanis clubs in 80 countries
What do we do?
Each year, Kiwanis clubs:
Sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects
Raise more than US$107 million
Devote more than 6 million hours to service
The Kiwanis Objectives
To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
Our motto
Serving the children of the world
What’s in it for me?
Change children’s lives
Improve the community and the world
Build friendships
Enhance leadership skills
Develop business contacts
Club name: Kiwanis Club of Orillia
Charter date: June 16, 1924
To improve the physical, emotional and social lives of young people in our local and global communities.
Vision
Mission
To fulfill our vision by maintaining a strong membership through fun and fellowship, by undertaking relevant projects that have meaningful community impact, and by drawing on the skills of our members and their passion to make a difference.
Club Business
Members vote to:
Elect club officers and directors
Amend club bylaws
The board of directors:
Determines club policies
Approves club projects
Approves and controls the club budget
Manages the club
Board of Directors Meetings
All members are welcome
Only board members can vote
Day: 3rd Monday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Creative Nomad Studios
Club Meetings
All members are welcome
Lunch provided
Guest speakers most weeks
Day: most Mondays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Creative Nomad Studios
How do I get involved in Orillia?
Attend weekly club meetings
Participate in service projects
Participate in the Annual Auction
Serve on committees
Run for office
Contact
Reach out to support our community efforts.
kiwaniscluborillia@gmail.com
© Kiwanis Club of Orillia, established in 1924, boasting a track record of strong community service with a special focus on children.
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