Kiwanis Clubs of Kitchener and Waterloo

KIWANIS: Fellowship and Service

Kiwanis offers an opportunity for personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of the community, the nation and the world.  While service is what Kiwanians are known for, their clubs offer much more.  Meetings and projects provide fellowship - fellowship that is sincere and lasting.

Kiwanians are engaged in education, government, banking, marketing, agriculture, international trade, non-profit organizations and many other fields.  They are corporate officers, managers, small-business owners, and self-employed professionals.  They are individuals embarking on careers, successful executives and active retirees.

The Busy Person Makes Time for Kiwanis

Let's face it: People are busy with family, friends, careers, hobbies and other interests.  Kiwanis offers an affordable opportunity - one that costs a little time, not a lot of money - to make a difference in the community.  Members decide how much time and money they want to invest.

Club meetings offer an atmosphere of fun, learning, and fellowship, while providing a welcome change in the daily routine.  In addition to attending the meetings, the typical Kiwanian volunteers time each month in club service projects.

The typical Kiwanis club plans numerous projects each year that focus on the special needs of its community.  Each club has its own projects as well as those jointly sponsored by all clubs.

Kiwanis also provides leadership opportunities in community service for youth.  We sponsor Builders Clubs in middle schools, Key Clubs in High Schools, and Circle K at the College and University level.

Membership Benefits

• An opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time serving our community
• Unlimited opportunities for personal and professional advancement through networking
• Affiliation with an internationally recognized service association
• A variety of social activities where you'll meet new friends and business associates
• Experience in leadership development through community involvement, training and club participation
• An opportunity to receive "expert advice" from fellow members, who represent a wide spectrum of businesses, professions, trades and backgrounds
• The Kiwanis Magazine featuring new insights, ideas and opinions from around the world

Membership Commitments

• Attendance - We have access to a fascinating range of speakers, who, in all fairness, deserve a sizeable audience. Each member's attendance is important. Guests are welcome, especially when a distinguished speaker is on the agenda.
• Fellowship - We achieve this partly through the meetings where members get to know each other. Committee work and social activities augment this feeling of fellowship.
• Committee Work - As a service club we support a variety of projects and activities each year (e.g. Kiwanis Music Festival, Kiwanis Park, Builders Club, Key Clubs, Circle K Clubs, ROOF, Mary's Place, Wonders of Winter, Victoria Park Christmas Lights, 4H, Air Cadets, etc.).
• Enthusiasm - We hope and expect each member to share his experience and enthusiasm in serving the needs of Kiwanis.

ONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - COULD YOU BE THE ONE?