Kiwanis Growth Presentation

1. Insert your Web site here
Serving the Children of the World
New club
building

2. Why do we need to
build new clubs?

3. We Build New Clubs…
• To fill needs in a community.
• To provide community members
opportunities for fellowship and service.
• The number one reason we
build new clubs is……

4. To serve more children in
more places.

5. A look back
2000-01 administrative year, 292 new clubs were organized
Of those 292 clubs:
* Only 110 of the 292 clubs, or 38%, are still active.
* 76 of the 110 clubs, or 69%, are under charter
strength.
* Of those 76 clubs, 40 clubs (53%) have between
seven and 15 members.
* Only 17 of those 76 clubs, or 22%, have 30 or more
members.

6. Why do new clubs fail?
New clubs fail because the club:
1. Is built too small.
2. Lacks an initial service project.
3. Lacks money/funds.
4. Fails to train all officers, board members
and club members.
5. Receives poor mentoring of the club by
sponsoring club.

7. Rx for Success
Quick Start Guide

8. Step 1: Form new club team
You are not alone!
• Lieutenant governor
• Together Achieving Growth (TAG) team
• Sponsoring Kiwanis club

9. Step 2: Site Survey
• Research demographics of the community.
• Determine community needs.
• Identify community leaders.

10. Step 3: Connect to the
community
Determine the type of club:
Classic Kiwanis club
Young Professional club
Family club
Golden K club
Ethnic club
Military Base club
Keep an open mind.

11. Step 3: Connect to the
community
Develop a core prospect list of community leaders
• School Superintendent
• Chamber of Commerce members
• Bank presidents
• Clergy
• City administrators, township and county officials
• Department of family and social services
• Law enforcement officials
• Members of the local media
• Organizations that benefit from Kiwanis service, such as the
YMCA or Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs

12. Step 4: Recruiting
•Train team on Sunday afternoon.
•Schedule appointment with Superintendent of Schools.
•Recruit by networking
•Recruit all week, usually four to five days, and follow up on
all referrals.
•Charter members should continue to recruit new members.
• Set a target number of new members to meet or exceed by
Charter Night.

13. Step 4: Recruiting
Dialogue
•“Referred by…”
•“Are you familiar with Kiwanis?”
•Changing Tomorrows Today brochure
•Application & Check (Shhhhhhh!)
•Ask for referrals

14. Step 4: Recruiting
Referrals are best
Other Ideas:
•Key Club and Circle K club alumni and their parents
•Former Kiwanis members
•Referrals from other clubs in the division
•The newspaper
•Phone and church directories
•New resident list
•Sports league rosters

15. Step 5: Organization
Conduct the first pre-organizational meeting when you
have a minimum of 25 completed applications and checks.
Sample agenda:
• Introductions.
• Select a nominating committee.
• Explain the process of forming the club and timetable.
• Get commitments from any prospects in attendance.
• Challenge the new club to grow. Set a target number of
members to achieve by charter night event.

16. Step 6: Educate and Train
• Provide orientation for all members
• Train club officers, board of directors, and
committee chairpersons and invite all club
members to attend.

17. Step 7: Support and Mentor
• Select a Club Counselor
• Charter night
• Silent auction
• Service project
• Sponsoring club support

18. Timeline
• Plan the work and work the plan.
• Maximum of 2 months from site survey to
charter night.
• Keep enthusiasm high.
• Maintain momentum.

19. Rewards