Kiwanis of Lufkin, TX

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Committees

Club Meetings Committee
Purpose: Secure programs, schedule song leader, arrange for off site luncheon or dinner meetings which include the yearly meetings at Ellen Trout Zoo, the Forestry Museum, The Branden School Christmas Party, etc. Responsible for arrangement of a suitable place for weekly meetings and cost of meals. Each member to take responsibility for a number of programs throughout the year

 

Community Service

This committee is responsible for projects directed towards the betterment of the community. One of the better known projects is the annual Ellen Trout Zoo Project. Others include the upkeep of the Girl Scout Shack, maintenance projects at the Kiwanis City Park and a new project to keep a section of the highway clean

 

Fund Raising:

Responsible for all projects used to raise funds used for community projects. These include the TV Auction, Turkey Shoot, Concession Stand on 4th of July etc.

 

Interclub

Arrange for Lufkin Kiwanis Club members to attend as many Division and Regional meetings as possible for fellowship and interchange of ideas.

 

Membership Committee

Promote Kiwanis membership in the community; provide orientation for new members, plan inductions of new members and strive to increase membership sufficient to meet the Division and/or the Club President's goal. (Every Kiwanian is a member of the Membership Committee!)

 

Public Relations Committee

Publicize club activities and achievements, maintain web site; arrange for media coverage and publish a monthly newsletter.

Buford Abeldt, Chairman

 

Scholarships

Supervise the collection and investment of scholarship funds. Make arrangements for presentation of Angelina Junior College scholarships to eligible Angelina County high school students who have been selected and recommended by their teachers.

 

Spiritual Aims

Arrange for a scripture reading followed by prayer at each meeting. Responsible for the annual Ministers Day program at a regular Kiwanis Meeting.

 

Sponsored Youth

Works with and coordinates activities of the Key Club(s), Circle K or similar youth organizations. Host the youth from these organizations at the regular weekly luncheon meetings of the Lufkin Kiwanis Club.

 

Youth Services

Support and coordinate associated activities with the Girl Scout and Boy Scout organizations, and any other worthy youth activities in this area.

 

"Young Children, Priority One", Kiwanis International Theme Project.

Chairman sees that the yearly theme of Kiwanis International is highlighted in the local area through special programs and activities connected with young children. This should be supported by the club as follows:

  1. Expanding it current projects to help young children.
  2. Creating a partnership project for young children that involves other Kiwanis clubs and organizations that serve young children.
  3. Supporting the Worldwide Service Project by learning abut Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) and financially contributing to the efforts to eliminate this problem from the world.

 

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Original 10/14/99
Last updated 11/9/2003
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