HISTORY OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Where was Kiwanis founded? In what city, state, and country?
Kiwanis International was founded by a group of businessmen in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
How many years does each Board Trustee serve for?
The trustees serve three-year terms, with five or six trustees elected each year.
Name the 6 clubs involved in the Kiwanis Family of Servant Leaders
Kiwanis clubs, Kiwanis Kids, Builders Clubs, Key Clubs, Circle K clubs, and Aktion Clubs
How many Divisions are there in the District?
27
Which club was the 1st Kiwanis club formed in Jamaica and what year was it chartered?
Kiwanis Club of Kingston
1964
In what year were the Objects of Kiwanis approved?
Delegates approved the six permanent Objects of Kiwanis at the 1924 Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, Colorado. They have remained unchanged through the decades.
What is the Kiwanis fiscal year?
October 1 – September 30
When was the 1st Circle K club formed?
Circle K International (CKI) was formed in 1936.
Who is the current Governor or the EC&C District?
Jim Scott
Which day was the KFJ instrumental in having declared “Kiwanis for Disability Day” each year by the Governor General of Jamaica?
September 12th
When was the name Kiwanis International Foundation changed to Kiwanis Children’s Fund?
When was the name Kiwanis International Foundation changed to Kiwanis Children’s Fund?
What is the minimum notice of the annual meeting that must be given to members?
At least 30 days previous notice of the annual meeting must be given to members
Which of the Service Leadership Programs is the oldest?
Key Club is the world's oldest and largest student-led service organization for high school students
Who is the current Governor for the CKI Caribbean District?
Governor Kyle Nunes
Who is the current District Trustee for our Region?
DLG Julaine Lumsden Manderson
Who was the 1st President of Kiwanis who was elected at the 1st KI Convention?
George F Hixson
What is KI’s brand campaign slogan?
"Kids Need Kiwanis" is Kiwanis International's brand campaign.
How many adult female chaperones are required for 20 youth females at a Kiwanis Event that requires overnight stay in a hotel or camp/ conference setting?
At least 2 - adult chaperoning must include no fewer than one adult female for each 10 or part of 10 youth females.
Which EC&C District Officer has the responsibility as the Service Leadership Program Coordinator?
The Governor-Elect
Name the 2 female Jamaican Kiwanians who have been Governor of the EC&C district
Sheron Cameron Dunn 2008-2009 (South St Catherine)
Hope Markes 2013-2014 (Hopewell)
Who was the first female President of KI?
Sue Petrisin was the first female president of Kiwanis International or any major international service organization.
True or False: If a new member is an alumnus of a Service Leadership Program, the club should not charge that member for Kiwanis International dues for one year after joining their first club. They are still required to pay for fees.
False – the club should not charge KI dues for 2 years.
What is the Aktion club motto?
Where Development has no Disability
When and where re will the EC&C District Convention be this year?
August 18-20
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Name the 3 newest clubs in Division 23 East which were chartered in 2020-21
Eastern St Andrew Professional, Young Pioneers Jamaica Online, and 23 East Professionals St. Andrew Online