WELCOME

The Ohio District of Kiwanis International
is proud to present

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as our 2009-10
Kiwanis International Vice Presiden
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Visit his website:  www.alpenn.com



The Ohio Kiwanis Family
consists of nearly 25,000 men, women, and children serving in Kiwanis, Circle K, Key, Builders, K Kids, and Aktion clubs throughout the State of Ohio. What do we have in common? We are all dedicated to serving our communities and the world. We hope you enjoy this look at our organization and we hope you agree that serving others is the most worthwhile activity any of us could possibly undertake. We invite you to take a closer look at us by joining us at a local meeting or service project. Simply go to the About Kiwanis section in the menu on the left side of the page to find a club in your area. Fill out the Member Interest Form and we will contact you with more information about Kiwanis International. 


Message from the District Governor

KIP CRAIN

        It is truly an honor and pleasure to serve you this year.  Becky and I have been overwhelmed by your kindness, talents, time, and service given on behalf of others.  Your commitment and dedication to your communities and the children of the world are an inspiration to others.  Your hard work continues to touch thousands of lives, leaving a caring, giving Kiwanis legacy.

            
        Kiwanis members have imagination,
character, integrity, and have caring, genuine hearts.  You, personally, have the ability to “make a difference” with “hands-on” service to others.  You share your story with others, sometimes two or three at a time, and you invite them to join you on a service project. It is that personal connection that makes the difference and helps us find those who have a Kiwanis heart.  For those with that heart, many new types of membership are available when they come on board and join the journey. Anyone that you do not ask to join will not become a Kiwanis member.

        In over 90 years of Ohio service,
Kiwanis has expanded from that first local businessmen’s networking club to over 250 clubs with men and women now providing thousands of hours each year for children and communities.  I urge you to provide a legacy of service to another community by sponsoring a new Kiwanis club, like a former Kiwanian did by starting your club.  This support and leadership is needed now more than ever.

        First Lady Becky asks that you continue your support for Pediatric Trauma Treatment and Prevention.  She thanks you for the donations you have already made to her project.  Donations may be made to the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation with a note that it is for the First Lady’s Project.  Another way to contribute is by honoring one of your members with a Past International Presidents Award through the Foundation.  Go to www.odkf.org for more information.  Please apply for grants for service projects.  Applications and information are available at the Foundation website.

        
        We urge you to continue to be involved, to make a difference, and to look for others with Kiwanis hearts and ask them to join you.  We can increase our service to others by increasing our Kiwanis membership.


Yours in Kiwanis Service,


Governor Kip


Kiwanis One Day

It may only be one 24-hour slice of a year, but Kiwanis One Day illustrates the service that occurs worldwide 365 days a year. Visit www.KiwanisOne.org/oneday to see 2009 highlights: video contest winner, interactive story map, resources for 2010, and more.

District News
Latest Issue of District Newsletter Online
7/2/2009
The latest issue of the Ohio District Kiwanis Newsletter is now available(more)
Online Registration Available for District Convention
6/12/2009
Online registration is now available for our 2009 District Convention in(more)
District Convention Registration Forms Available
5/29/2009
Registration forms and hotel reservations for our 2009 Ohio District(more)

Kiwanis International News
New! Build a New Club Web pages
07/02/2009
Celebrate. Refresh. Create.
07/02/2009
Live large with Key Club!
07/01/2009