Just a reminder! Graduated New Member Fee Schedule Goes Into effect April 1st: The International Board has adopted a graduated enrollment fee schedule for new members. The new rates go into effect on April 1, 2010. This means clubs will no longer pay a flat fee of $50 no matter when the new member joins. The fee will be based upon the date the new member is entered at KI. For example, if a member joins in April the new member enrollment fee will be $36.00 to International plus the usual District new member fee of $5.00. The district new member fee has been $5 for many years and due to the relatively small amount will not be graduated. To see a chart of graduated fees by month click on the following: graduated fees schedule.pdf
As before this schedule reflects when and how clubs are obligated to pay these fees to Kiwanis International. Each club decides how and when they collect dues from their own members.
New Online Member Management feature for club secretaries: Last month I announced that Club Secretaries can now add, delete and edit member information online. Once they enter the information it is instantly available to both Kiwanis International and the District Office. The club secretary and the district office receive an instant email confirmation each time an add or delete is made. Only club secretaries have access to the online data. In addition to adding and deleting members as they happen, club secretaries should be sure the contact information and email addresses are correct for your current members.
Once you enter a new member online you are able to immediately print out an enrollment fee invoice for the new member. At present you need to send that invoice along with a check to KI. In the near future you will also be able to pay dues and new members fees by credit card. Many clubs have asked for that.
During the last few weeks many club secretaries have used the new online system to add/delete/edit members. They have found it very easy and efficient to use. If you have not tried it, please do so. I know you will like it!
Club Elections: Just a reminder that your club election results will be due June 1st. Club secretaries should submit the club election reports online through the same KiwanisOne web page that we use for monthly club reporting.
Kiwanis International Convention- Las Vegas: Besides registering for the convention, be sure to report your club’s two International Convention delegates and two alternates to the International Office by April 30 on the Delegate Certification Form. Be sure to send copy to the District Office. All club secretaries should have received the necessary forms, but if you need another copy you can find it on the Kiwanis International Convention website.
Lt. Governor Education Conference Planned: Governor Elect Lowell Disrud, along with the Lt. Governor team for the upcoming 2010-2011 Kiwanis year will be meeting April 30-May 2 in Fergus Falls. They will be learning more about their role on the district level and developing district plans and goals.
District Kiwanis Foundation Board and Past Governors Meeting: Both of these groups will be meeting May 14-15 in Fergus Falls.
As always, think Membership Growth at all times! Only through maintaining and growing our membership can we be the vibrant service organization that is truly “Serving the Children of the World”.
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