2014-2015 NE-IA Kiwanis Leadership Directory Page 1 of 11 Current as of: 2015-0113 Updt 2014 Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis Leadership Directory 2015 Goal 1: Kiwanis membership will have positive net growth every year. Encourage clubs to take advantage of the best features of electronic com- munications to identify and reach potential members. Target potential members who area young professionals; build one Young Professionals club a year. Target potential members who are nearing retirement. Foster a diverse membership in terms of ethnicity, age and gender. Build 12 new clubs through October, 2016. Goal 2: Ensure volunteer leaders at all levels are well prepared and trained. Succession planning will be encouraged and emphasized for all District offices. Review the curriculum and effectiveness of the current Club Leadership Education and modify as warranted. All Kiwanis leaders will reflect a passion for Kiwanis and its’ mission, and promote the growth and sup- port of Kiwanis in our communities. Promote the use of KI webinars for all clubs and district leaders. Goal 3: Support and nurture all clubs so they can be successful, thriving and vibrant. All clubs will learn and benefit from the most successful clubs in the district. All clubs will achieve a membership of at least 25. Monitor membership in clubs and assign counselor to clubs when membership drops below 25. Solicit exit information from persons leaving Kiwanis. Encourage clubs and division to prepare a written strategic plan, which would include a growth plan. Goal 4: Kiwanis will enhance its importance and relevancy to the communities and neighborhoods it serves Prepare and execute a public relations plan that focuses on the good we do in our communities. Prepare and execute a District-wide plan to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of KI in 2015. Marketing strategies and materials will identify the positive value of membership to the individual. Club/Division service projects will attract wide engagement, support, recognition, and identified need. Goal 5: Support the growth and development of all Service Leadership Programs (SLPs). Add an additional 50 SLPs between now and Sept. 30, 2016. Build and maintain at least five SLPs in each of the district’s 24 divisions by Sept. 30, 2016. Create an SLP Awareness Week when Kiwanis clubs can feature sponsored SLP programs at their regular Kiwanis meetings. Foster greater leadership continuity for each SLP. Encourage the development of SLP’s in cooperation with community agencies.. Goal 6: The District will have governance systems and structures in place to support dynamic growth and high impact community services. Past Governors Association will examine current boundaries, territories and club makeup for each Division. Update District policies and procedures to ensure consistency with Bylaws and current practices. Examine effectiveness of the current communication vehicles used in the District to disseminate infor- mation to members. Prepare for a smooth transition to a new District Secretary in the summer of 2015. Goal 7: The Eliminate project will meet or exceed the District’s $3.5 million fund raising goal. The $3.5 million received /pledged goal will be reached and announced at the 2015 KI Convention. Increase communications via the Governor’s official visits, district newsletters and monthly calls. Recognize, acknowledge and promote successes at cluster meetings, the Mid-Year Conference and District Conventions. NE-IA District Goals
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2014-2015 NE-IA Kiwanis Leadership Directory Page 1 of 11 Current as of: 2015-0113 Updt
Goal 1: Kiwanis membership will have positive net growth every year.
Encourage clubs to take advantage of the best features of electronic com-munications to identify and reach potential members.
Target potential members who area young professionals; build one Young Professionals club a year.
Target potential members who are nearing retirement.
Foster a diverse membership in terms of ethnicity, age and gender.
Build 12 new clubs through October, 2016.
Goal 2: Ensure volunteer leaders at all levels are well prepared and trained.
Succession planning will be encouraged and emphasized for all District offices.
Review the curriculum and effectiveness of the current Club Leadership Education and modify as warranted.
All Kiwanis leaders will reflect a passion for Kiwanis and its’ mission, and promote the growth and sup-port of Kiwanis in our communities.
Promote the use of KI webinars for all clubs and district leaders.
Goal 3: Support and nurture all clubs so they can be successful, thriving and vibrant.
All clubs will learn and benefit from the most successful clubs in the district.
All clubs will achieve a membership of at least 25.
Monitor membership in clubs and assign counselor to clubs when membership drops below 25.
Solicit exit information from persons leaving Kiwanis.
Encourage clubs and division to prepare a written strategic plan, which would include a growth plan.
Goal 4: Kiwanis will enhance its importance and relevancy to the communities and neighborhoods
it serves
Prepare and execute a public relations plan that focuses on the good we do in our communities.
Prepare and execute a District-wide plan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of KI in 2015.
Marketing strategies and materials will identify the positive value of membership to the individual.
Club/Division service projects will attract wide engagement, support, recognition, and identified need.
Goal 5: Support the growth and development of all Service Leadership Programs (SLPs).
Add an additional 50 SLPs between now and Sept. 30, 2016.
Build and maintain at least five SLPs in each of the district’s 24 divisions by Sept. 30, 2016.
Create an SLP Awareness Week when Kiwanis clubs can feature sponsored SLP programs at their regular Kiwanis meetings.
Foster greater leadership continuity for each SLP.
Encourage the development of SLP’s in cooperation with community agencies..
Goal 6: The District will have governance systems and structures in place to support dynamic
growth and high impact community services.
Past Governors Association will examine current boundaries, territories and club makeup for each Division.
Update District policies and procedures to ensure consistency with Bylaws and current practices.
Examine effectiveness of the current communication vehicles used in the District to disseminate infor-mation to members.
Prepare for a smooth transition to a new District Secretary in the summer of 2015. Goal 7: The Eliminate project will meet or exceed the District’s $3.5 million fund raising goal.
The $3.5 million received /pledged goal will be reached and announced at the 2015 KI Convention. Increase communications via the Governor’s official visits, district newsletters and monthly calls. Recognize, acknowledge and promote successes at cluster meetings, the Mid-Year Conference
The NE-IA Kiwanis District has 24 Divisions. These Divisions are divided into six Regions with four Divisions to a Region.
Region I includes Divisions 21, 22, 23, 24;
Region II includes Divisions 17,18, 19, 20;
Region III includes Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6;
Region IV includes Division 1, 2, 7, 8;
Region V includes Divisions 11, 12, 13, 16; and
Region VI includes Divisions 9, 10, 14, 15.
Lt. Governor Duties:
The Lt. Governor duties under the Trustee structure are to assist the Governor in promoting service and growth with the clubs. Reporting to the Governor, they:
Appoint and supervise Division Committees;
Conduct meaningful division council meetings and regional conferences;
Provide the leadership needed in their respective divisions;
Are the liaison between the clubs and the District Governor;
Attend the Lt. Governor training sessions
Attend the District Convention, Mid-Year Confer-ence and Regional meetings; and
Ensure continuity for the division leadership by recruiting candidates for Lt. Governor-elect
Regional Trustees
One Regional Trustee is elected from each of the Re-gions . Trustees are elected for a staggered three-year rotation with terms beginning on October 1. The Re-gional Trustees serve on and are members of the Board of Trustees. Two Trustees will be elected from Region V and Region VI on February 1 at the 2014 Mid-Year Conference. Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is comprised of the Gov-ernor, Immediate Past Governor, Governor-Elect, Vice Governor, District Secretary/Treasurer, and six (6) Re-gional Trustees. The BOT manages the District. Their duties include:
Supporting the Governor and his/her goals;
Creating, monitoring and updating the District's Strategic Plan;
Overseeing and managing the District's bylaws, policies and procedures;
Managing and approving budgets;
Making recommendations on human resource issues;
Serving as the District's legal and fiduciary entity; and
Providing continuity from year to year
The officers in blue are members of the Board of Trustees
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Regional Trustee Terms The terms of service for Regional Trustees are stag-gered across three years with two Trustee being elected each year. Two Trustees (e.g., Region I and IV) will be elected at the 2015 Mid-Year Conference and take of-fice on October 1, 2015.
NE-IA Kiwanis District ELIMINATE Campaign
NE-IA Kiwanis District Eliminate Campaign Chair: Jim Dane
4507 Dane Road Iowa City, IA 52240 Cell: 319-530-3263 [email protected]