President Ernest Sturch, Jr. presented the committee's report. This is attached as annexure no. 5. That the expenses of the Eastern Canadian and Caribbean Districts, specifically for the Caribbean area, be approved in the amount of $1,860. Possible questions and answers related to the restructuring of the Board of Directors were discussed and proposals made.
Comments were made by members of the Board and Past International Presidents with reference to the Convention and proposals received. Kiwanis International Foundation Meeting Highlights Report is attached as Exhibit #9. It was reported that Barbados' request to affiliate with the ECG had been approved by the Board of Directors of the ECG.
Before the start of the new administrative year, a change in the management of the Circle K department is planned.
A. HAPGOOD
Dene Meikle as Field Service Representative in Australia and New Zealand and other potential growth areas in that part of the world, effective July 1, 1975. REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ON LAWS AND POLICIES AT THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. President Roy Davis presented to the committee the proposal for the name of the European Federation, which is "European Federation of Kiwanis International".
After discussion it was decided that the President of Kiwanis International would communicate with the officials of the European Federation, indicating that this Council would be receptive to a petition from them to establish "Kiwanis Interna- 7 there should be a slight change in be the wording of paragraph (f) of Article 3 of Article IV of the Bylaws of Kiwanis International 34;Action to revoke or suspend a charter shall be taken before the termination;,_ of the Board meeting where such hearing is held , and said action will require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire Board of Trustees.11 The minor change will involve replacing the word "thereupon" with the words "to revoke a charter or to suspend." The wording in the printed proposed amendment limits the Board's action to either revocation or suspension.
The Committee recommends that Clause (f), Section 3, of Article IV of the Bylaws of Kiwanis International in Printed Amendment No. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT AND COUNCIL TO THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Conference of Governors-Elect will follow the agenda as distributed to the Board at its last meeting.
The International Council Breakfast and Meeting will take place in the Falcon Room of the Hyatt Regency, starting with breakfast at 8:15 AM. It is the unanimous opinion of the members of the committee that last year's Council was the most productive in recent years, and you will note that the basic plan is. Within the next six weeks, the committee will select three keynote speakers --- a speaker on Sunday afternoon on Motivation, a speaker on Monday morning on Communication, and an inspirational speaker on Tuesday morning at the end of the program.
The Challenge of the Major Emphasis Programs - Anton J. International Corrunittee on Major Emphasis P1·ograms Inspirational Add.r.es s:. REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The committee received copies of the Builders Club motivational brochure which will be widely distributed at the Atlanta convention.
A letter from Robert Stone, of Donchin-Hecht & Kie., the firm that handles the Kiwanis Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, was read to the committee.
BEN HAGLER DOUGLAS WASSON
Establish a mutual agreement between the school board and the Kiwanis Club regarding the desirability of establishing a BUILDERS CLUB. It should be clearly understood and noted that a Builders Club functions within the policies of the school board, with the assistance and cooperation of the local Kiwanis Club, as the school director deems appropriate. At the local level, advice and guidance, as well as assistance with service projects when needed, are the only link between the Kiwanis Club and the Builders Club.
The local Kiwanis Club Sponsor Committee Chair for the Builders Club is responsible to his Kiwanis club for maintaining proper liaison with the sponsored club and the faculty advisor. The Builders Club charter will be valid as long as the sponsoring Kiwanis club fulfills its obligations and the Builders Club exists. Further, the Kiwanis club will forward to Kiwanis International the number of members in the Builders Club as of September 15th and January 15th.
The sponsoring Kiwanis Club should give special recognition to a faculty advisor each year for their efforts in working with the Builders Club. The selection and nomination process should be developed by the Board of Directors of the Builders Club with the help of the school administration. The Kiwanis Club Board of Directors must formally approve the club's intent to sponsor the Builders Club.
A full discussion of Builders Club aims and objectives, including the standard form of Builders Club Bylaws, should be scheduled by the local Kiwanis Club with the Head of School and any faculty members he may invite. It is recommended that the principal or his representative and the Kiwanis Club sponsoring committee jointly explain and present the plans for the formation of a Builders Club to interested boys. An approved charter for the new Builders Club will be sent by Kiwanis International to the sponsoring Kiwanis club for presentation to the Builders Club.
Based on suggestions from the director, faculty advisor, student body, and Kiwanis Club Sponsorship Committee, the Builders Club will adopt and plan appropriate projects for the school and community. There are no financial commitments on the part of the Builders Club beyond the local level.
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ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE III OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
ARTICLE IV MOTTO
ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP
When organizing a new Builders Club, the sponsoring Kiwanis Committee will ask the principal (or his designee) and the faculty to recommend a list of boys they believe are eligible to join. or its representative) and the sponsoring Kiwanis Committee will present plans for the new Builders Club to this group. The boys who indicate that they wish to become members and comply with the provisions of these bylaws may join the Builders Club as a charter member. The school board will appoint a faculty advisor who will have the responsibility of advising the officers and members of the Builders Club in their activities and will serve as a liaison to the Sponsoring Kiwanis Club.
New members are selected by the Builders Club members in collaboration with the school principal (or his representative).
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ARTICLE VII
ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS
ARTICLE IX COMMITTEES
ARTICLE X ANNUAL DUES
Acting in the belief that the Builders Club is under the direction of our school administration and the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of. community and would offer students the opportunity to develop a concept of service to others, gain leadership skills in service projects by working closely with the principal and other school officials, we support the goals and purposes of builders clubs and petition Kiwanis International grants a charter:. As president of the Kiwanis Club the fact that our club will help the Builders Club and fulfill our u~•-~D,.,~ responsibilities. An organization—such as a local chapter of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD)—can be both a workshop for parents of children with learning disabilities and a vehicle for generating public support for needed professional staff and facilities in your community.
As reported at our previous meetings, the primary reason for the improvement in revenue this year is due to the fifty-cent rate increase for overseas expansion. If the amendment for the magazine rate increase were to be defeated, major adjustments would then have to be made on both sides of the ledger to balance this budget. The renewal of the Comprehensive General Liability insurance was discussed and the c-committee agreed that Kiwanis Intel;'national should renew the current insurance coverage and supplement it with an umbrella liability policy.
The committee reviewed the expense voucher submitted by the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District for reimbursement of expenses in the Caribbean area. The Committee recommends that the expenditure in Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District specifically for the Caribbean area in the order of magnitude. Currently, the foundation does not reimburse Kiwanis for its share of overhead and overhead expenses on the same basis as other revenue-generating departments such as magazines, supplies, Key Club and Circle K.
President Roy explained in detail why the proposed amendments related to the restructuring of the Board do not include one related to the Canadian representation this year. He briefly reviewed the proposed changes that will be presented in this Convention. He also informed the Committee of the retirement of Ken Greenaway from the Pacific office and the appointment of Dene Meikle as his successor. His presentation prompts the Committee to indicate to the Board that it is the opinion of the members that if the life membership proposal is approved, the Board should at most.
Other committee members not only supported this observation, but added that increased member participation in service projects is also desperately needed if our members are to realize the greatest benefits and richest experiences Kiwanis has to offer. They indicated that this year approximately 2,200 Kiwanis Clubs participated in the Birthday Gift Program, which raised a total of $120,000, and that the Foundation's current assets now exceed $400,000. The committee commends the Kiwanis International Foundation board of directors, and in particular President Harry Fe Himmel, for the outstanding leadership they provide to the foundation, and congratulates the foundation board.
7o Reviewed preliminary arrangements with Eastern Montgomery County Vocational School, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for a plan for permanent maintenance of the Patriots Path at the Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvaniao.
