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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

The Carolinas District of Kiwanis International covers both North Carolina and South Carolina with 200 plus clubs and about 8,000 members.

Our Defining Statement: To assist the clubs to serve one child and one community at a time in the Carolinas District.

Our Core Purpose and Values: To improve lives through fellowship in service.
Our Vision:To be the leading civic organization providing service to others.

Our Mission: To offer service and leadership opportunities to those who desire to serve the needs of children, youth and adults in our communities.

Message from the District Governor DOUG DAY

Thanks to all of our Kiwanians and their guests who attended and supported our MidYear conference in Myrtle Beach. I’m told by many that the schedule of activities was excellent and that they had a good time. We did have six very informative forums. Our keynote speaker, Don Canaday, Past International President, talked to us about growth and how we could increase our membership numbers. He also mentioned that in all of his travels around the world he would always tell his audiences of three great sites he has visited. One of the three was the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, located at Lake Waccamaw. Thank you Don, we’re very proud of that operation. Our entertainment Saturday evening was the Village Green, a barbershop quartet. These guys sang the old favorites as well as some newer songs. If you like this type of music, this was the place to be. While dinning we were fortunate to have the Myrtle Beach High School String Ensemble playing. We can’t say enough about these young people and their professionalism. Again, our audience was most appreciative. At the opening session Friday evening, the Myrtle Beach High NROTC presented the colors. Following the Saturday luncheon we had an “On to New Orleans” presentation by Past Governor Stan Perry. This was followed by our International Trustee Stewart Ross leading us with his trombone to “When the Saints go Marching In”, and most of our attendees wearing Mardi Gras trinkets, beads, etc. with some marching around. I think we were all ready to march on to New Orleans and start the festivities. This leads me to the subject of “On to New Orleans” where the Kiwanis International convention will be held June 28-July 1, 2012. As a reminder, the early bird registration ends March 20th. As most of you know, this is a fun city and a great place to extend your time for vacation. It’s also most important for us to have as many Carolinas District members attend to cast our delegate for one of our own members, Past Governor Elizabeth Tezza, our candidate for International Trustee. Speaking of the International Convention—your board approved a membership campaign which will begin March 1, 2012 and end May 31, 2012. There will be four prizes awarded: a first and second place for the clubs with highest net growth and percentage growth. The winning clubs receive a set monetary reimbursement for sending a club delegate to the International Convention in New Orleans. First place clubs receive $500 in reimbursements and second place clubs receive $250 in reimbursements. In order to receive reimbursements, the club must send delegates to the International Convention. Your Board and Governor are very appreciative of the many activities you perform for your communities and beyond. Please note that we are willing and eager to assist you when needed. So, please feel free to call on us. Yours in Kiwanis Service, Doug Day Governor

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