A meeting of the International Board of Trustees was held at the Holiday Inn, Atlantic City, New Jersey, June. He suggested the Board members keep the date open starting September 27 for the Board Meeting. The Founders Council meeting before the Convention was excellent as was the last Convention meeting of the new Council.
Most were specific about transitioning the Founders' Council to the Board of Trustees. I know Carol and her family would appreciate a letter or card from everyone on the board. SPONSORED The most positive aspect of the Key Club and Circle K image is the YOUTH reflected in the growth of the new club.
Implementation of the report from the Special Committee on Circle K structure will be presented by the board committee for sponsored youth. We have sent the heartfelt condolences of the board and past presidents to both families. We eagerly look forward to the final 1 report, which will be presented next Thursday morning at the board meeting after the convention.
Himmel, we have also appointed Greg as a trustee of the Kiwanis International Foundation, subject to approval by the foundation's board of directors.
BLAIR ELLSWORTH,M.D
CLARK PYFER MARK A. SMITH, JR
REPORT OF THE BOARD'S COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS ON THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CARE BOARD. The committee heard considerable discussion of suggestions for a major project on the Bicentennial of the American Revolution to be undertaken by the United States. It was felt that Kiwanis should suggest to the Bicentennial Commission as its major projected effort - and then undertake a program, or programs, for which the organization itself is uniquely equipped.
Specifically, the committee felt that it was better qualified to develop a program about "The Volunteer and His Nation" than any other. Aubrey Irby presented part of the recording, "The United States in 1776, as it might have been reported on the radio - if radio had existed then." Tape con-. He also talked about the possibility of Kiwanis becoming the exclusive distributor of a program or series of programs by the late Audie Murphy in which he briefly describes the actions of 260 Medal of Honor recipients over the years.
Aubrey proposed these programs as activities that Kiwanis clubs in the United States could undertake in support of the Kiwanis Bicentennial celebration. Such details about the Audie Murphy program, which would be exclusive, were not available at the time. During the general discussion, the Chairman questioned the committee to determine what recommendations it would make to President Bartlett, who in turn would submit to the committee.
As a guiding recommendation, the Committee suggests that the name of Kiwanis' major Bicentennial project should be "The Volunteer and His Nation," the concept. Formation of a Minuteman Committee by local Kiwanis clubs (membership not: necessarily limited to Kiwanis members) for appropriate recognition and programs in support of the Bicentennial. 3, Presentation of a Kiwanis gift by local clubs to their communities in commemoration of the Bicentennial.
4o Audie Murphy's use of the bands on the Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, again using the correct lead and tail bands. Each club has a minimum of one foreign visitor to their club during the year of celebration; it will support the Ambassador Program of the Bicentennial Commission. It is the further suggestion of the Committee that the tape and hopefully a sample of the Audie Murphy program be obtained for President Bartlett for his use in presenting his proposals to the Bicentennial Commission in Washington.
BEN HAGLER AUBREY E. IRBY
The treasurer's report for this meeting will be an explanation of the financial position as of April 30, 1972 and compared with 1971. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (combined w/convention) TO THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Income has naturally come back, primarily due to the one dollar dues increase and an improved display in our Supplies operation.
At the May board meeting, the charters for the clubs listed below were revoked. At that time there were accounts receivable balances in the clubs and the amount involved should be written off at this time, The total amount of the proposed write-off is $928.95. Past Presidents will be interested in the MNO Survey report at the Post-Convention Board Meeting= and we hope that a complete report will be sent to each Past President.
The effect of the increase in dues was reported and it was noted that 88¢ was raised from the authorized increase of $1.00. The smaller amount raised was due to the freeze imposed by the President of the United States. Chairman of the Board Committee on Sponsored Youth, Trustee James Brooks, reviewed the restructuring of Circle K International.
On pages Al8 - Al8a, b and c of Policy, Administrative Procedure and Administrative Action of the International Governing Council - amended in July 1971, which contained a report of a Special Advisory Committee on Resolutions - there is a section (No. 6 of the report of the Advisory Committee) on resolutions of a purely national character. Since this is not fully consistent with the report of the Special Advisory Committee on Resolutions, it is proposed to remove the special report from future instructions to avoid confusion. The next meeting of the Committee of Past Presidents will be held in September in Chicago, Illinois, at 101 East Erie Street, prior to the Council meeting.
WITH EASTERN CANADA AND THE CARIBBEAN DISTRICT AT THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Edwin Loberg then spoke on the problem relating to Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District. The Committee recommends that an amount not to exceed $4,500 be transferred to Eastern Canada and the Caribbean to facilitate the separation of the Caribbean Clubs from Eastern Canada and the Caribbean.
BLAIR ELLSWORTH, M.D
The Commission has received a request from Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District to transfer to them that portion of their international contributions relating to international expansion. It is further understood that this amount shall not exceed $4,500 per board year, commencing October 1, 1972, and continuing each year until the Caribbean Clubs are no longer affiliated with Eastern Canada and the Caribbean.
COUNSELORS TO DISTRICTS
Blair Ellsworth, M.D
Ben Hagler Hilmar L. Solberg
COUNSELORS TO INTERNATIONAL COM1:1ITTEES 1972-1973
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Lee Powell, Jr
RESOURCE AND PROMOTION
Kenneth Andruss, 408 Margherita Place, Brick Town, New Jersey 08723 (Brick Township Club)
48060 (Bob)
Park Arnold (1957-1958)
Merle II. Tucker (1962-1963)
