Welcome
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
The Indiana District of Kiwanis was organized in South Bend on December 27, 1918 to serve the seven clubs in the state: Indianapolis, Lafayette, South Bend, Elkhart, Marion, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Now over 90 years later, the Indiana District remains active with 25 divisions and 203 clubs.
Members in every corner of the state are committed to developing future generations of leaders through guidance and example. They are ordinary people performing extraordinary work in your community every day. From revitalizing neighborhoods to organizing youth sports programs, from tutoring to building playgrounds, Kiwanis willingly perform countless projects to help children.
DID YOU KNOW? During the 2009-10 Administrative year Indiana Kiwanis Clubs raised more than $247,322.43 for Riley Hospital for Children to continue the very important research for a 'Path to a Cure'? This research is focused on pediatric diabetes and finding a cure!
Message from the District Governor
MICHAEL PYFFEROEN
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January 2012-Governor's Message
By Michael “Pie Fur OWN” Pyfferoen
The Start of a New Year
I hope everyone had a great holiday season. Now, with a new year upon us, I would ask that all Kiwanians make some Kiwanis related resolutions.
Following is a list of some great Kiwanis resolutions for 2012:
1) Bring a new member into Kiwanis. Our membership is declining and we won’t be able to continue to help our communities and our children unless we get new members. If one is good, why not get two or more to join?
2) Attend the Mid-year Conference February 17-18. Attend the International Convention in New Orleans the last week in June. Attend the Indiana District Convention the first week end in August at Belterra Casino and Resort. These are particularly great resolutions for those who have never attended any of these events. You can’t believe how much excitement, fun, fellowship and opportunities for education you can have at these events.
3) Why not take a leadership role in your club? If you are already a club officer, why not become a Lt. Governor? How about volunteering to be a district chair?
In addition, now is the time to start looking for students to attend the Spring Key Leader camp. It will be held April 13-15 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, IN. This past fall we had almost 80 students attend, the largest turnout ever in the District. It is an absolutely life changing experience for the attendees. The excitement during the weekend is contagious.
Remember, more “Membership, Communication and Service Leadership Programs (SLP)” can make Kiwanis an even better organization.
If you are visiting our District website and would like to find a Kiwanis club to join, so that you too can make a difference, then follow this link - JOIN US!
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What if you could save a baby's life?
With The Eliminate Project, you can. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every nine minutes. But three doses of a 60-cent vaccine can protect mothers and babies. Kiwanis and UNICEF have joined forces to bring this vaccine to 38 countries, eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. What can you do right now? Learn about MNT and advocate for the cause. Participate in our fundraisers. Over the next few years, the work we do will change the world. Find out more at www.TheEliminateProject.org.
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