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ease attending their first meeting if they already have an acquaintance within the club. Providing them with some basic information about Kiwanis through word of mouth – before their first meeting leads to an easier dialogue. Direct, oneonone contact allows a member to convey sincerely the benefits of service through Kiwanis. The emotion of a member’s service experiences speaks more loudly than printed words on a flier or mailing. It’s only natural that when someone can see how much a Kiwanian cares about his Kiwanis service, he or she might begin caring as well. Word of mouth is much harder to ignore than other methods of publicity. Members can talk about Kiwanis with family, friends, acquaintances, coworkers, and others. Or, they can plan to approach passersby before or after meetings with a more organized effort. While any member can recruit through word of mouth, some people can be particularly effective at this method. The personal touch of wordofmouth recruitment may help potential members differentiate Kiwanis from the many competing service organizations. When implementing wordofmouth recruitment, keep in mind that talk must be followed up with visible actions to make an impression on potential members. And it’s important that the actual activities of the club be highly publicized as well. Most effective method: Word of mouth Word of mouth is the simplest and most effective way to recruit members. Sometimes this occurs casually, as you discuss Kiwanis with friends and family. However, remember that even a concerted, formal effort to recruit through word of mouth is valuable and doesn’t need to be timeconsuming. Launching a word of mouth campaign does not have to be daunting. All members can take part and any type of person can be reached through this approach. Often, people will not seek out opportunities to serve, so Kiwanians have to be proactive in seeking out potential members. When recruiting , be enthusiastic and emphasize both the social and service aspects of Kiwanis. Invite each prospective member to a specific project or event. This way, familiarity with Kiwanis quickly proceeds past talk and into action. Also, an invitation to a specific project or event shows a person is welcome and needed in Kiwanis. Word of mouth often provides a better opportunity for members to discuss Kiwanis in more depth than other recruitment methods. The average person may be familiar with the Kiwanis logo or name, but may not understand what Kiwanis is about. Through word of mouth, a member can explain Kiwanis, and its impact on the community. In fact, the personal element in wordofmouth recruitment is part of what makes it so successful. Potential members will feel more at Seven steps to achieving club excellence Step 1: Commit to excellence! The first step toward having a great club is to renew the commitment of its members: To Kiwanis. To the Kiwanis purpose. To each other. To the club. How do our club members contribute to a great club? What does a great club do for its members? Achieving club excellence isn’t easy, but it can be fun. To start, you need to make sure your club and its members are truly committed to the mission and purpose of Kiwanis. Is your club actively engaged in your community? Is your main purpose providing service? Are you committed to the Objects of Kiwanis? Do your club members feel a responsibility to each other and the club? Are they invested in their success? A club cannot reach its potential if the answer to any of these questions is no. In step one—Commit to Excellence—your club’s members talk about their commitment to each other and their club. What are everyone’s expectations? In this exercise the foundation for your club is reestablished and strengthened, preparing you for an amazing future. Kiwanis TAG Team TOGETHER ACHIEVING GROWTH December 2008 Serving the Children of the World ® Our future is in your hands! TAG! You’re it! Fundamentals of recruitment

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ease attending their first meeting if they 

already have an acquaintance within the club. 

Providing them with some basic information 

about Kiwanis through word of mouth – 

before their first meeting leads to an easier 

dialogue. Direct, one‐on‐one contact allows a 

member to convey sincerely the benefits of 

service through Kiwanis.  

 

The emotion of a member’s service 

experiences speaks more loudly than printed 

words on a flier or mailing. It’s only natural 

that when someone can see how much a 

Kiwanian cares about his Kiwanis service, he 

or she might begin caring as well. Word of 

mouth is much harder to ignore than other 

methods of publicity.  

 

Members can talk about Kiwanis with family, 

friends, acquaintances, co‐workers, and 

others. Or, they can plan to approach passers‐

by before or after meetings with a more 

organized effort. While any member can 

recruit through word of mouth, some people 

can be particularly effective at this method.  

 

The personal touch of word‐of‐mouth 

recruitment may help potential members 

differentiate Kiwanis from the many 

competing service organizations. When 

implementing word‐of‐mouth recruitment, 

keep in mind that talk must be followed up 

with visible actions to make an impression on 

potential members. And it’s important that the 

actual activities of the club be highly 

publicized as well.  

Most effective method: Word of mouth 

Word of mouth is the simplest and most 

effective way to recruit members. Sometimes 

this occurs casually, as you discuss Kiwanis 

with friends and family. However, remember 

that even a concerted, formal effort to recruit 

through word of mouth is valuable and 

doesn’t need to be time‐consuming. 

 

Launching a word of mouth campaign does 

not have to be daunting. All members can take 

part and any type of person can be reached 

through this approach. Often, people will not 

seek out opportunities to serve, so Kiwanians 

have to be proactive in seeking out potential 

members. When recruiting, be enthusiastic 

and emphasize both the social and service 

aspects of Kiwanis. Invite each prospective 

member to a specific project or event. This 

way, familiarity with Kiwanis quickly 

proceeds past talk and into action. Also, an 

invitation to a specific project or event shows a 

person is welcome and needed in Kiwanis. 

 

Word of mouth often provides a better 

opportunity for members to discuss Kiwanis 

in more depth than other recruitment 

methods. The average person may be familiar 

with the Kiwanis logo or name, but may not 

understand what Kiwanis is about. Through 

word of mouth, a member can explain 

Kiwanis, and its impact on the community. 

 

In fact, the personal element in word‐of‐

mouth recruitment is part of what makes it so 

successful. Potential members will feel more at 

Seven steps to achieving club excellence  

Step 1: Commit to excellence! 

 

The first step toward having a great 

club is to renew the commitment of 

its members:  

 

To Kiwanis. 

To the Kiwanis purpose. 

To each other.  To the club. 

 

How do our club members 

contribute to a great club?  

 

What does a great club do for its 

members? 

 

Achieving club excellence isn’t 

easy, but it can be fun. To start, you 

need to make sure your club and its 

members are truly committed to 

the mission and purpose of 

Kiwanis.  

 

Is your club actively engaged in 

your community? Is your main 

purpose providing service? Are 

you committed to the Objects of 

Kiwanis? Do your club members 

feel a responsibility to each other 

and the club? Are they invested in 

their success? A club cannot reach 

its potential if the answer to any of 

these questions is no. 

 

In step one—Commit to 

Excellence—your club’s members 

talk about their commitment to 

each other and their club. What are 

everyone’s expectations? In this 

exercise the foundation for your 

club is re‐established and 

strengthened, preparing you for an 

amazing future. 

Kiwanis TAG Team TOGETHER ACHIEVING GROWTH

December 2008

Serving the Children of the World® Our future is in your hands!

TAG! You’re it! Fundamentals of recruitment

Page 2: Tag Newsletter Dec 2008

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Though many working professionals believe community service 

is important, many would prefer to serve in the community 

where they live instead of where they work. Traditional Kiwanis 

clubs typically meet during the workweek, though, so service 

close to home can be difficult. In addition, many working 

parents want to spend their non‐work time with their children. 

 

Kiwanis family clubs are designed to accommodate these needs 

by allowing parents who want to perform service in their 

community the opportunity to: 

 

Teach their children the importance of giving back to 

the community. 

Spend meaningful time together as a family. 

Improve the community and secure its future. 

Build enduring friendships. 

Develop leadership skills. 

Gain insight on issues impacting the community. 

New club building reimbursement

The reimbursement for defraying expenses incurred by 

growth team members building new clubs has been 

standardized. For all club building—worldwide—20 percent 

of the total monies paid to Kiwanis International as new‐club 

fees and dues at the time of chartering will be reimbursed. 

Districts also are encouraged to add funds to provide 

support to new‐club building efforts as well. 

 

What’s new? 

Instead of the standard US$200, US$300, or US$500 

reimbursement based on new members signed up at the time 

or organizing, the reimbursement will be calculated based on 

the number of paid members in the new club on the date of 

chartering.  

 

The appropriate payment will be issued to the district office on 

a quarterly basis for distribution to the appropriate TAG Team 

Member(s) indicated on the New Kiwanis Club Information 

Sheet. Only one reimbursement payment per club.  

The benefits in leveraging Service Leadership Programs (SLP’s) 

to build  new Kiwanis clubs is well documented. Keep in mind, 

though, Service Leadership Programs can help existing Kiwanis 

clubs grow too. This win‐win occurs when a club satellite forms 

to support an SLP. 

 

The host club partners with parent groups at the local school, 

and the parents become a club satellite (or support group) to 

open a K‐Kids, Builders Club, or Key Club at the school.  

 

The parents become members of the host Kiwanis club, but meet 

at a different location and time. Their sole service project: 

Supporting the SLP. The host club gains members and a sense of 

pride in sponsoring another SLP.   

The host Kiwanis club would still accept the traditional 

requirements of sponsorship, such as recruiting and training the 

parent and faculty advisor(s), budgeting money annually for the 

club, ensuring that annual dues/fees are paid, training the 

leadership of the club, and hosting joint activities involving the 

membership of both clubs. 

 

Benefits to the host Kiwanis club: 

Recruiting school parents to join the Kiwanis club. 

Increasing the number of schools with which the Kiwanis 

club can partner. 

Providing service and leadership opportunities to many 

more youth. 

Multiplying the number of service projects/service hours the 

Kiwanis club generates each year. 

The possibility of spinning the satellite off into a separate club once it reaches charter strength. 

Encourage clubs in your district to take advantage of this growth 

concept.  

 

Visit the Kiwanis Web site to find valuable resources: 

Frequently asked questions about club satellites  New‐club building resources for each of the SLPs: 

Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Circle K 

Aktion Club  

Please contact Member Services to order New Club Building Kits 

for Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, or Circle K. 

 

Please visit the Kiwanis Web site to order a New Club Building 

Kit for Kiwanis. 

Club Satellites: Extending service…and membership

Kiwanis family clubs