WHEREAS, many victims of crime are thereby caused to suffer serious financial and rehabilitation problems, and
WHEREAS, it should be the responsibility of all citizens to insure that victims of violent crime are compensated for resultant direct expenses, and
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need for personal assumption of responsi- bility to assist victims of violent crime to rehabilitate themselves, and WHEREAS, the Objects of Kiwanis commit us to give primacy to the human values of life, to promote the adoption and application of higher social standards, and to cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of justice, and WHEREAS, the Objectives of Kiwanis have stressed getting involved in match-
ing community resources to community needs, and improving the quality of our individual and collective effort as responsible citizens,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Kiwanians and Kiwanis Clubs of the Pacific Northwest District (1) encourage governmental legislation providing
victims of violent crime with compensation for direct expenses occasioned by criminal acts against them, wherever such legislation has not yet been enacted, and (2) take steps locally to identit"y victims of violent crime who need help, and then to assist these victims to rehabilitate thems.elves.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution, which concerns a social problem of national and possibly international scope, be forwarded to Kiwanis International with a recommendation for action as appropriate"
Texas-Oklahoma
1. WHEREAS, children are our greatest treasure, and
WHEREAS, their development is our major concern and our greatest responsi- bility, and
WHEREAS, 20% of all children may not reach their full, potential because of some undetected learning disability,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Texas-Oklahoma District support fully the Major Emphasis program of Kiwanis International to:
a. Alert parents of pre-school children to possible learning disabili- ties and to the need for early diagnosiso
b. Encourage screening of pre-school children by experienced diagnostic personnel.
c. Provide assistance to parents of children determined to be in need of such help.
d. To work with parents and others to enable children so classified, to reach their highest level of comprehension and learning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we give to this Major Emphasis Program our fullest measure of energy and effort, through individual responsibility and application.
Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee L BALANCE ENERGY AND ECOLOGY
A Nation with an inadequate supply of moderately priced Energy sources cannot long sustain the Standard of Living of its citizens, nor provide an expanding economy that affords job opportunities for its growing population. It has become apparent that the United States of America is no longer self-sufficient
in Energy resources that are both moderately priced and ecologically superior, and is therefore being subjected to all kinds of external pressures, While no reasonable person would deny the need for sound programs to improve our environment, it is also apparent that attempts to reach near-perfection in environmental standards has had and will continue to have an extremely restrictive effect on the usage of available Energy sources. An optimal
balance of the Nation Is Energy needs with. its Environmental needs is required, if we are to achieve the best of both vital areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kiwanis Clubs of the Louisiana- Mississippi-West Tennessee District of Kiwanis International, in Convention assembled, express their belief in the need for a balance between Energy and Ecology in our Nation, and in so doing, each Kiwanis Club will seek to:
a. Inform their members and the citizens of their communities, through appropriate club meetings and open forums, :about the true facts con- cerning Energy and Ecology needs, thereby dispelling myths and fostering objective thinking.
b. Urge and support the establishment of Energy and Ecology policies by appropriate agencies that will achieve the necessary optimal balance of needs.
2. "DRAG RACE" INFLATION
In any community, when the speed limit is exceeded, one pays for this excess in many ways. INFLATION, like the cars on a drag strip accelerates the further it goes. The orderly functions of a Nation's economic, social and moral institutions cease to operate effectively as INFLATION accelerates.
While governmental agencies may propound steps to control inflation, history teaches us that there m~st always, in addition, be a sense of discipline on
·the part of the individual citizen" The Law of Supply and Demand dictates that, when goods are scarce and demand high, prices increase. In the battle against INFLATION, the determined effort of the individual to limit his demands will have the-quickest and greatest effect in the dampening of inflationary pressures,
NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the delegates in Convention assembled, that the Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District of Kiwanis Interna- tional give emphasis in 1974-1975 to projects which will enable Kiwanis Clubs to:
a. Educate their communities about the disastrous effects of unchecked INFLATION on our institutions -- our family units -- and each individ- ual.
b. Urge institutions and governmental agencies to monitor and control their spending pr~:rgrams at restricted levels.
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c. Encourage the family and individuals to resist unnecessary purchases or services, thereby reducing demand and combating INFLATION.
3. COMBAT LEARNING DISABILITIES
The children of any nation are its greatest treasure and the future of that nation. Their complete development is its greatest responsibility.
Many children, however, never reach their full potential because they exhibit a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using spoken or written language -- as mani- fested in difficulties with listening, thinking, talking, reading, writing, spelling or arithmetic. Such conditions as perceptual handicaps, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia and developmental aphasia are typical of such learning disabilities. If identified and diagnosed in time, these children can be helped to overcome their disabilities and realize the full fruition of their talents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Louisiana-Mississippi-West
Tennessee District of Kiwanis International and its member Kiwanis Clubs, in Convention assembled, give high priority to the initiation and ~ o r t of programs to:
a. Educate the parents of small children, giving them a better understand- ing of the kinds of learning disabilities that young children may have and the help available to them.
b. Provide Professional screening for all children in their early years that will identify those with learning disabilities and diagnose the specific disability.
c. Furnish services to children with learning disabilities, and/or their parents, or otherwise assist those who work for the full recovery of such children.
4. STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION WITH YOUTH
Kiwanis International, through its Circle Kand Key Club programs, has had marked success in the development of outstanding leadership among college and high ·school young men. This success has been achieved through the pro- motion of service to school and community -- and by association with the business and professional leaders of the community, as represented by spon-
soring Kiwanians, who have assisted these young men to adjust themselves to their·environment and become adapted to the social; moral and economic demands which they may encounter. The Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District has led all other Districts of Kiwanis in the sponsorship of Circle Kand Key Clubs throughout the years. However, there is still the need to extend these programs even further, and particularly to the disadvantaged, if the goals of Circle K, Key Club and Kiwanis are to have any meaningful effect on our society in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District of Kiwanis International, in Convention assembled, that we extend
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our sponsored youth programs to all of the young men in our District by encouraging and promoting the extension of Circle Kand Key Clubs in all of our High Schools and Colleges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our Kiwanis Clubs which now sponsor Circle K and Key Clubs objectively assess the quality of their sponsorship -- and strengthen that sponsorship by reaffirming their willingness to fully accept their responsibilities as sponsors, which they voted to undertake when the Club was first formed.
Minnesota-Dakotas
1. REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Our first Object charges Kiwanians 1To give primacy to the human and spir- itual, rather than to the material values of life. 1
Our Nation was founded, presently sustained; and looks to the future through the providence of, and our faith in, God as the Supreme Ruler of the uni- verse. Too often we claim His strength for our own. We need a renewal of humility and faith.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the delegates here of the Minnesota-Dakotas District of Kiwanis International, that in response to God as stewards of His gifts, we will place spiritual values first in all of our judgments. Kiwanians are personally and collectively responsible - responsible citizenship begins with response to God.
2. LOVE OF COUNTRY
WHEREAS, We, as Kiwanians, are concerned over the general lack of patriotism exhibited by our affluent generation, and
WHEREAS, this has developed a complacency in our society that has tended to let us forget our heritage and wealth of freedom that has been bestowed upon us by our forefathers and experienced by few nations around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that each Kiwanian of the Minnesota-Dakotas.
District of Kiwanis International openly and actively participate in pro- grams, gestures and acts of patriotism that will reaffirm and extend the ideals of our National Heritage so that our Nation's 200th Birthday in 1976 may truly reflect true Love of Country.
3. FAITH IN OUR GOVERNMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that in spite of the unfavorable publicity given our leaders and form of government by the Watergate and Judiciary hearings, that
a. Our faith in the system be not diminished, and
b. The fact that the system is capable of bringing such things to light and aiming them before public scrutiny is in itself vindication of the system, and
c. Within any system in any time, some few individuals are capable of such excesses does not mean that all Americans are corrupt, and
d. We know that this too shall pass and the Republic shall go on evolving towards the highest standards of human decency and national benefit.
e. We, as Kiwanians, must exercise leadership within our communities to stimulate discussions and help create a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.
Missouri-Arkansas
1. WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT AMERICA
What's good about America? If you don't think our Country stacks up anymore, try comparing it to any other. Is there any Country in the world today who:
eats better?
dresses better?
sleeps better?
lives better?
travels more?
produces more?
saves more?
spends more?
has more?
gives more?
asks less?
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we as Kiwanians recognize and proclaim our Country to be the truly great one that it is.
2. CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
One hundred and ninety eight years ago, our forefathers established a method of electing the government of this great Country. During those 198 years, there have been good administrations and there have been bad administrations. One thing is certain, both were elected by the same system.
And as the foundation of that system, it is every citize~•s obligation not only to himself but to his fellow Countrymen to exercise his privilege and cast his vote, for this is what makes our Coµntry the greatest Country on the face of the earth. The opportunity to go to polls is a responsi- bility that must not be taken lightly, for it is thru our efforts, or. lack of efforts, that allows each elected official to serve.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we as Kiwanians urge, promote, and support all eligible citizens to recognize his responsibility to his Country and vote according to his own convictions in all elections.
3. ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION
As Kiwanians of the Missouri-Arkansas District we feel it is our civic duty and responsibility to face up to the continuing problem of air and water pollution. Although great strides have been made in this struggle to control this menace to our health and well being, we still have a tremendous amount of work to do.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we Kiwanians of the Missouri-Arkansas District rededicate ourselves to the task ahead, that each and every one of us do everything in our power to seek and support a solution to this national problem; that we encourage the fullest use of our technology in controlling pollution of the water and the air that we may develop our natural resources for the betterment of our health and prosperity and not to the detriment of all mankind.
Pacific Northwest
1. THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, the United States of America has under this form of government risen to its present role in world affairs, and
WHEREAS, the United States has always willingly helped any nation in time of need, and
WHEREAS, the United States has welcomed the downtrodden and persecuted of the world, and
WHEREAS, the United States is a great bastion of freedom and liberty, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kiwanis Clubs of the United States of America, and any others that desire, be in the forefront to sponsor, par- ticipate in and promote appropriate ceremonies commemorating the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kiwanis will rededicate itself and all our people to greater loyalty and p~triotism.
2. ALCOHOL EDUCATION
WHEREAS, Alcohol is an addictive drug, the possession and use of which is legal for adults (and even for adolescents in some jurisdictions) and which is socially acceptable in moderation, and
WHEREAS, alcohol misuse and addiction represents one of society's major problems, and
WHEREAS, alcoholism is treatable, and information, referral, and treatment centers need open promotion c;1.·nd support, and
WHEREAS, the Objects of Kiwanis commit us to give primacy to the human values of life, and to promote the adoption and application of higher social standards, and
WHEREAS, the 1974 Objectives of Kiwanis urge giving of ourselves by helping to meet the needs of people of all ages, and by contributing to the solu- tion of community problems, and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis International's Operation Drug Alert program has been addressed to drugs other than alcohol,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Kiwanis Clubs of the Pacific Northwest District sponsor and/or actively support programs which will (1) bring the alcohol problem out into the open where it belongs, (2) educate children and youth with respect to alcohol and the dangers inherent in its use, and
(3) promote the utilization of alcoholism information, referral, and treat- ment centers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be forwarded to Kiwanis Inter- national with a recommendation for appropriate action, including considera- tion for use as a Major Emphasis Program at the earliest opportunity.
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3. COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
WHEREAS, many victims of crime are thereby caused to suffer serious financial and rehabilitation problems, and
WHEREAS, it should be the responsibility of all citizens to insure that victims of violent crime are compensated for resultant direct expenses, and
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need for personal assumption of responsi- bility to assist victims of violent crime to rehabilitate themselves, and WHEREAS,. the Objects of Kiwanis commit us to give primacy to the human values of life, to promote the adoption and application of higher social standards, and to cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of justice, and WHEREAS, the Objectives of Kiwanis have stressed getting involved in match-
ing community resources to community needs, and improving the quality of our individual and collective effort as responsible citizens,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Kiwanians and Kiwanis Clubs of the Pacific Northwest District (1) encourage governmental legislation providing
victims of violent crime with compensation for direct expenses occasioned by criminal acts against them, wherever such legislation has not yet been enacted, and (2) take steps locally to identifj victims of violent crime who need help, and then to assist these victims to rehabilitate themselves"
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution, which concerns a social problem of national and possibly int1ernational scope, be forwarded to Kiwanis International with a recommendation for action as appropriate"
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Texas-Oklahoma
1. WHEREAS, children are our greatest treasure, and
WHEREAS, their development is our major concern and our greatest responsi- bility, and
WHEREAS, 20% of all children may not reach their full potential because of some undetected learning disability,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Texas-Oklahoma District support fully the Major Emphasis program of Kiwanis International to:
a. Alert parents of pre-school children to possible learning disabili- ties and to the need for early diagnosis.
b. Encourage screening of pre-school children by experienced diagnosti~
personnel.
c. Provide assistance to parents of children determined to be in need of such help.
d. To work with parents and others to enable children so classified, to reach their highest level of comprehension and learning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we give to this Major Emphasis Program our fullest measure of energy and effort, through individual responsibility and application.
Exhibit #4 REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND STRUCTURE
TO THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 1-52 1975
Date of Committee Meetings: February 1 and 2, 1975 Place of Committee Meetings: General Office
Present: Members - James C. Brooks, Ralph Co Keyes, E.B. "Mac" McKitrick Chairman - Maurice Gladman
Staffmen - Fay H.· McDonald, William A. Brown, R.P. Merridew, L.A.Hapgood Others - Roy W. Davis, Jack Pc Delf, Stanley E. Schneider
Restructure of Board of Trustees
The connnittee determined that before giving further consideration to the whole matter of the restructuring of the Board of Trustees that it was most important
to redefine a "federation," to establish factors to be considered by the Board of Trustees in the establishment of a federation, and to delineate some of the major responsibilities.of the Board of Trustees in administering a federation.
Recommendation #1:
The connnittee recommends that the definition of a federation on page D7 of the Policies be amended to read: "Federation. A federation is an administrative unit that may be utilized by the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International to administer to a group of districts within a nation or a group of nations. A federation may be initiated and established solely by the Board of Trustees when and if the Board has satisfied itself that the best interests of Kiwanis
International thereby are served.
"The Board of Trustees shall carefully review all factors in its determination as to whether a combination of districts can be best served through the estab- lishment of a federation or by individual district relationship to Kiwanis International.
"The factors .to be considered by the Board of Trustees in the establishment of a federation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. Effective and efficient administration and program planning 2. The location of the districts
3. Economic factors
a. Cost of federation administration b. Cost of leadership education
c. Cost of production and distribution of materials 4. Effective language utilization
5. Efficient communication
"The responsibilities of the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International in administering a federation, among other things, shall include the following:
1. Control of finances, leadership education, new club growth and member- ship development, supervision of federation staff.