Distinguished Clubs

In the 2008/2009 year, approximately one out of every six clubs in the Carolinas District will be named a Distinguished Club when the awards are announced at the Mid Year Conference at Myrtle Beach on February 5-6.
In order for a club to obtain this honor, it must earn a total of at least 80 points from nine different categories:

1. The club fulfills its responsibilities to Service Leadership Program clubs, such as Circle K or Key Clubs. (10 pts)
2. The club builds and charters a new Service Leadership Program club. (5 pts)
3. The club participates in  a Kiwanis service project such as Terrific Kids or BUG. (10 pts)
4. The club financially supports The Kiwanis International Foundation (10 pts)
5. The club president and secretary  participate in the Club Leadership Education training session (10 pts per officer)
6. The club ensures that each new member receives the new member orientation. (10 pts)
7. The club is represented at two  of the district midyear conference, the International Convention or the district convention. (10 pts)
8. The club has a net membership gain (10 pts/member for first three)
9. The club sponsors a new club (20 pts)

Of the 80 points required for recognition, the Kiwanis Club of Hickory had 40 for 2008/9.
The points came from 10 each for requirements numbers 1,3,4, and 5.
 

Recent Programs 

December !- Christmas Party

 

December 8-  Rev. Susan Smith, Assistant Executive Director of Exodus Homes spoke about the program and its history.  Started in 1998 by  Rev. Reggie Longcrier with five beds in one  location, the faith-based supportive housing now has 90 beds in several locations.  Residents are recovering alcoholics or drug addicts or people just released from prison.  David, a resident and recovering alcoholic, told of how the work at Exodus had given him a new life. Exodus Works, among other programs, provides services for homeowners and rental property owners. These include moving, lawn maintenance, packing, washing and similar jobs.

 

December 15– Alan Barnhardt, Mark Sinclair’s successor as Executive Director of the Catawba Science Center, spoke about his ideas for taking the Science Center to new heights.  Members became involved when questionaires on some topics were filled out by the members at each table. As an Eagle Scout, business leader owning several outfitting stores and named Retailer of the Year by Outdoor Living magazine, and as director of the Carolina Raptor Center, Mr. Barnhardt brings a variety of experience to his new job.

 

Miscellaneous
 

456 dictionaries were obtained and hauled around by Helen Devlin before being stamped and boxed at a recent meeting.  They will be distributed to  third-graders at all public schools and at one church-affiliated school before Christmas by several members who volunteered for the task.