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September

September 8, 2003--Letter to club secretaries from Kiwanis International's Executive Director

Dear Club Secretary and Fellow Kiwanis Member:

I am very pleased to inform you of an important change in the business practice of Kiwanis International.

Beginning with the October 2003 dues billing, the method of collecting semiannual district and International dues will change. The following process will occur:

1.      All Kiwanis clubs will be sent a current membership roster for review.

2.      Club secretaries should make additions and corrections to the membership roster and return the roster to Kiwanis International by October 10, 2003.

3.      No payment should be made at this time.

4.      After the corrected roster is processed, an official semiannual dues invoice for district and International dues will be forwarded to the club for payment. 

5.      Payment must be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice.

6.      Any club that does not return the corrected roster will automatically be billed and required to pay for the members listed in the database.

Please note: In order to ensure each Kiwanis club is invoiced accurately, it is vital that all clubs return their membership roster to Kiwanis International, even if there are no changes.

This change provides many benefits for members, clubs, and districts of Kiwanis International. Members and clubs will have more time to pay dues. The club officer will spend less time and effort completing the paperwork. Your district and Kiwanis International will have greater flexibility in processing member changes and club payments. And Kiwanis International will be able to provide membership and payment reports in a timelier manner.

Your support in this critical change is greatly appreciated. We are confident this change will improve our services to you and your club. Kiwanis International thanks you in advance for your cooperation. 

Yours in Kiwanis service,

Eyjólfur “Eddie” Sigurðsson
Executive Director