Gov. Msg. McKiwanis? Caring for Youth CKI Conv. Gen. MacArthur
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Governor
Art's Corner During the past few weeks in my Kiwanis responsibilities I have encountered several situations that made me reflect on growth. Not club growth that is often discussed at Kiwanis gatherings, but personal growth. Philosophically, Kiwanis growth cannot occur without personal growth, and if any Kiwanian does not accept the opportunity for personal growth that Kiwanis offers, then their Kiwanis Club will not reach the maximum potential for community service. more |
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McKiwanis? Quick - name a successful corporation or venture that uses an organizational structure where a single Chief Executive Officer oversees 21 subsidiaries and over 20 Vice Presidents! Hopefully, it didn't take you long to figure out that there aren't any. It simply isn't possible to adequately support such a large span of control. So why do we think it will work here in Kiwanis? Over fifteen years of steadily declining membership confirms to me that it does not. more |
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Caring
for our Youth As Lieutenant Governor for the Capital District Kiwanis, David Benway knows he's one of many cogs that keeps this machine moving. Benway is a member of the Kiwanis club of Gaithersburg, Md., and also oversees seven others in Montgomery County. He helps plan the agenda and coordinate donations and events. The Gaithersburg chapter helps organizations such as Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, the Manna Food Center, Children's Miracle Network, YMCA and American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, among others. more |
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Capital
District CKI "Odyssey of Service" The Kiwanis Mid-Winters have begun for Kiwanis and on February 15-17th, Capital District Circle K International (CKI) had the K-Family's first 2008 Convention entitled "An Odyssey of Service" in Fairfax, Virginia. Don't they just have a great way to present a theme for their DCONs? They are creative and inspiring. Our Service Leadership Programs are the Kiwanis family's most distinguishing trademark. When you see these young people from K-Kids, Builders Clubs, Key Clubs and Circle K CKI perform their magic you are filled with pride and respect. more |
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Williamsburg
Club Learns of Gen. McArthur Jim Zobel, archivist and historian at the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Memorial and Museum, gave a fascinating talk to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Feb. 27th about the genius and quirks of the man who would define much of how World War II and the Korean War were conducted. more |
