23 10 4023 https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/06e11f3179d7ddcb173c9c8892b49960.jpg 328592191a07033cfd1093fbe0bd3b4c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 21, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) San Francisco (California) Additional Item Metadata The additional item metadata element set, consisting of all item elements created by an administrator and not assigned to an item type, and item elements created by plugins and not assigned to an item type or other element set. Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/6717f5be53e8012b9179cfe25ddfb2b9.jpg 5165e9cab23e4d26e2426830ec1f5c1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Martin Redman Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A letter to Martin Redman from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan, congratulating him for the new Kiwanis Club of Manistee. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 21, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) Manistee (Mich.) 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Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to L. J. Thompson Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A letter to L. J. Thompson, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan, thanking him for movies that were used during their September 15 meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 7, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. 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Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/782e76f4f22269bc08ffd64970eb6150.pdf d7f4c37029c93dc95400dc3e4a1f6f7c PDF Text Text October 8, 1936. Mar Frederic S, Sehouman, 6th Floor, Water Board Bldg,, Detroit, Michigan. Dear Sirt We want to thank you very much indeed for the movies showed at our club meeting last Tuesday nicht by bir, Harrison Seach, They were very interesting, I am Very sincerely, . ‘Seeretary, Wao) Thanking you again, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Frederic Schuuman Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Letter addressed Frederic Shuuman from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 8, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) 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Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Letter addressed to Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan, thanking them for speaking at a meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 7, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) Saginaw (Mich.) Additional Item Metadata The additional item metadata element set, consisting of all item elements created by an administrator and not assigned to an item type, and item elements created by plugins and not assigned to an item type or other element set. Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/3a4b1865b9c58b34a68c9db5fdda03c0.pdf 597128059aea2ee0f7cc5f91f18e6218 PDF Text Text August 26, 1936 Runyan Tobacco Go. 68 W, Chicago St. Col@water, Michigan. Gentlemen: Atten,. Mr. Stanley We of the Kiwanis Club our sincere thanks for the to our mecting last night. them very much, _ Thanking you agein, we J. Borden, want to express to you box of Harvesters sent down Each and every one enjoyed : are Very sincerely, KIWANIS CLUB OF COLDWATER President Secretary � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/80c48ec521a4fb5d1b5309429158ab77.pdf 712d9872bd19c4b63d1630ae5d829902 PDF Text Text Summary of March Receipts 23,1935 and Disbursements (organization) to Kiwanis December - Receipts- 8, Dues and Play Movie "Liste to n Me" "The Crusades” initiation fines President's Box Social Movie "Mary fees and $526.75 subs, 55.10 28.03 25.13 Birthday Ball — of Seetland" 56.15 $4.86 60.50 786.32 Disbursements- Kiwanis International Charter Dues and Supplies fee — Magazine eo 100.00 subs, Road Signs To Michigan |, District Dues Kiwanis Secretary Petty Meal Hall Loss TO Cash Guarantees Rent St Marks on Meals Crippled Feb Nov. Childrens scet, 28,27 18.96 9.66 (net) 79 Halloween Fund American Legion Kings Daughters (Christmas 1935) Presidents Birthday Ann Hospital Conservation Arbor Poster Ball Comm, project project Eyeglasses (underpriviledged Future Parmers America To Ce 8.00 5.00 50,00 18.05 6.50 &,06 102,05 1.50 moving Stationery Parade Float Registration Flowers Bank service 111,68 childy.50 5,00 = Framing Charter Piano 106.42 6,00 20.00 1936 Oct, 301.46 28,00 Church 1936 1956 36,00 - 5.75 55,92 : Mareh April 148,76 16,70 46.75 Michigan Builder (picture) Convention pro rata & delegate To 1936 : Collections, fo Club 2.00 fee delegate charge Int. : 11,50 3.70 ¢.10.00 12.63 5,07 44,40 Total disbursements Balance in bank $ 666.01 120.31 ¥86.52 * * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Summary of Receipts and Disbursements Kiwanis Club Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource List of finances from March 23, 1935 to December 8, 1936. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 23, 1935- December 8, 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) Additional Item Metadata The additional item metadata element set, consisting of all item elements created by an administrator and not assigned to an item type, and item elements created by plugins and not assigned to an item type or other element set. Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/9a5af33da0284496488a290b76075cd0.pdf 5df33c291330465f067fc35d7d437883 PDF Text Text Kiwanis oy CLUB . OF COLDWATER ey WA 3%s cs z a Vy @nat* ° anniversary April 5, 2025 Insight Coldwater Community Care and Conference Center 370E. Chicago Street - Coldwater, Mi 49036 �Our club members are passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising. 2025 OFFICERS President — John Towers President Elect — Shelley Hawver Second Vice President — Sheila Winfrey Immediate Past President — Shana Grife Secretary — Janet Ott Treasurer — Kent Neitzert BOARD MEMBERS Paul Alger Kimberly Feltner Maggie Flick Ray Sebastian Stan Tipton Bill Trebilcock Val White 90TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Mark Ott Stan Tipton Bill Trebilcock Sheila Winfrey Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �| ) Welcome to the 90th Anniversary Celebration Kiwanis Club of Coldwater Dear Friends, Fellow Kiwanians, and Honored Guests It is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that we welcome you to this special occasion— the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater! For nearly a century, our club has been dedicated to serving the children, families, and community of Coldwater, living out the Kiwanis mission of making a difference through service and leadership. From supporting local schools and youth programs to organizing community events and charitable initiatives, our journey has been one of commitment, compassion, and camaraderie. Tonight, we come together to honor the legacy of those who paved the way before us, celebrate the impact of our efforts, and look forward to a future filled with continued service and fellowship. Whether you are a longtime member, a valued community partner, or a friend joining us for the first time, your presence makes this milestone all the more meaningful. Thank you for being part of this memorable evening. May we reflect on the past with gratitude, celebrate the present with joy, and embrace the future with purpose. With appreciation, SNARE nL RTA O A The Kiwanis Club of Coldwater Kiwanis CLUS OF COLDWATER �Program for the 90th Anniversary Saturday, April 5, 2025 Insight Coldwater Community Care and Conference Center 370 E. Chicago Street - Coldwater, Mi 49036 Reception............ Music by Randall Hazelbaker, Saxophone Music by Russell Gates, Keyboard Groetling...........:csscssceeee eee John Towers Presentation of Colors - Boy Scout Troop 433 “America The Beautiful” Pledge to the Flag INVOCATION... cccaesnececee ae Paul Alger Dinner Introduction of Guests Opening Ceremony... cecccccicces ee John Towers Club History. ciiiei ccc ele ee Stan Tipton Signature Projects/Service................ccccc0000 Ray Sebastian Michigan District Governot...................:00:00000 Stan Nelson Kiwanis Club of Ypsilanti CROBIIG. ....cosesccsenienveciecisven eau a eee eee John Towers 9 Salwa Alsuraimi ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER ine Past International Trustee......................c0000+- Linda Lawther arpecer emmy eteren Kiwanis Club of Alpena neat Coldwater Kiwanis 2025 & Beyond................. John Towers �HISTORY OF THE COLDWATER KIWANIS CLUB 2025 On March 26, 1935, several noteworthy events appeared in the Branch County News, later known as the Daily Reporter. Sir John Simon and Lord Anthony Eden of England had just returned from a meeting with Adolf Hitler over Germany’s right to rearm. Meanwhile, a local farmer, Jay Crow, was acquitted by a jury for stealing three heifers after a seven-day trial. And, most importantly for us, the Coldwater Kiwanis Club was founded. With guidance from Kiwanis International and sponsorship from the Hillsdale Kiwanis Club, the Coldwater Kiwanis Club adopted bylaws and elected Dr. Lemuel |. Gist as its first president. On May 8, 1935, the club received its official Kiwanis Charter, and celebrated with a dinner dance. The club started with 28 charter members and initially held weekly Wednesday evening meetings, a tradition that continued until 1980, when meetings shifted to noon. The Early Years: 1935 - 1945 Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915 as a businessman's club but soon expanded into philanthropic efforts. The motto "We Build” was adopted in 1920, and the Coldwater Kiwanis Club immediately began working to improve the community. One of the club’s first projects was purchasing eyeglasses for a high schoo! student who planned to drop out due to vision problems. After receiving his glasses, he was persuaded to return to school. In 1936, the club introduced Christmas parties for local children, a tradition that lasted for years, with as many as 185 attendees at some events. Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �Other pre-World War II projects included: * Constructing and maintaining a City Tourist Camp * Sponsoring the Coldwater Senior Class annual outing * Sponsoring the President's Ball * Supporting amateur radio * Providing milk for needy children in Coldwater's First and Third Wards * Donating crutches to children and adults in need On January 12, 1940, the club sponsored a new Kiwanis Club in Sturgis, further expanding its reach. World War ll: 1941 - 1945 During the war years, Kiwanis clubs across the U.S. paused their regular projects to focus on fundraising and supporting the war effort. The Coldwater club contributed through: * Rummage sales Post-War Growth: 1945 - 1965 By 1959, club membership had grown to 56 regular members and six privileged members. Several fundraising initiatives began during this period: * Peanut Sales (1949 - 2019) * Travelogue Series at Tibbits Opera House (1957 - 2002) * Annual Pancake Day at the Masonic Temple (1954 - 1960's) The club also launched its involvement in the Youth for Understanding exchange program, offering scholarships for students to travel abroad. Additionally, members helped build and fumish chapels at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and the Community Health Center of Branch County. ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER ane iad sscaihsinnuaidhia * Scrap metal drives * War Bond sales * Red Cross and USO fundraising drives * The club also continued its commitment to youth, briefly operating a Youth Center on West Chicago Street. �Community Service and Expansion: 1965 - 1985 In 1974, the club repaired and painted the home of an elderly, visually impaired widow. Between 1978 and 1979, Kiwanis members helped restore the Music Room of the historic Wing House. During the late 1970's, Coldwater’s Kiwanis Hill sledding area was relocated from Behnke Road to Heritage Park for improved safety. The club helped build fencing for the new site. In June 1985, the club became the sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 433, a relationship that continues to this day. Welcoming Women into Kiwanis: 1987 At the 1987 Kiwanis International Convention in Washington, D.C., delegates voted to admit women into Kiwanis membership. Soon after, the Coldwater club welcomed its first female members, ending its 52-year history as a men’s club. "Young Children: Priority One" & Global Impact: 1991 - 2005 In 1991, Kiwanis International launched "Young Children: Priority One", focusing on early childhood development. The Coldwater club supported this initiative through numerous local projects benefiting children under age five. Starting in the mid-1990s, Kiwanis partnered with UNICEF to eliminate lodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), the leading cause of preventable mental impairment worldwide. The Coldwater club and its members donated over $35,000 to this cause. To support these efforts, the club introduced reflective house number signs, many of which can still be seen throughout Branch County. Funds were raised through this initiative and other events. At the 2005 International Convention in Honolulu, Kiwanis updated its motto from "We Build" to "Serving the Children of the World”, reflecting its primary mission. Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �New Projects and Expanding Service: 2006 - Present * 2006: Launched Flags Across Coldwater, setting out 700+ American flags on five patriotic holidays each year. * 2008: Received an annual endowment from longtime members Gerald and Gladys Hensley, enabling new service projects. * 2010: Supported Kiwanis & UNICEF's initiative to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, raising $30,000. * 2015: Made childhood literacy the club’s Signature Project, supporting the following programs: * Terrific Kids and Readers are Leaders book distributions * Dolly Parton Imagination Library * Schools of Hope tutoring program, helping 40-50 second graders each year. In 2020, the club donated funds for the City of Coldwater’s snow-making machine, ensuring Kiwanis Hill remained a prime sledding spot. In 2022, it introduced the Cardboard Sled Race, a free event held during Winterfest. By 2023, the club chartered a new Cub Scout Pack and established a Key Club at Pansophia Academy with over 30 members. At the end of 2024, the club started K-Kids Club at Lakeland Elementary. Looking Ahead As the Coldwater Kiwanis Club celebrates 90 years, we remain dedicated to improving the world—one child and one community at a time. We are deeply grateful to our community partners, volunteers, and members, who's dedication allows us to continue making a lasting impact into the future. #Kids Need Kiwanis! ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �i CURRENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES Literacy Projects Applefest Book Giveaway Bubbles & Books - Laundromat Libraries Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Branch County Free Little Libraries Placed in Neighborhoods Kiwanis Terrific Kids Book Distribution Program Lakeland Elementary School Library Upgrade Real Men Read Readers are Leaders Schools of Hope Reading Buddies Program Strawberryfest Book Giveaway Story Walk at Heritage Park United We Read Youth Projects and Support Boy Scout Troop 433 (Sponsor) Cardboard Sled Races at Kiwanis Hill (Snow Cannon Sponsor) Children’s Musuem of Branch County (Children’s Ball Sponsor) (Volunteers) Cub Scout Pack 433 (Sponsor) i Kiwanis ln �Beginnings Care for Life (Infant Car Seats and Pack N’ Plays) Great Start Collaborative (Baby Shower) Kimball Camp A.E.D. (Device) Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation (Hospitalized Children) Lakeland Elementary (K-Kids Club) | Pansophia Academy (Key Club) (Youth Leadership) Tibbits Young Audience Program (Sponsor) . ee Tibbits Popcorn Theater (Volunteers) ee Flags Across Coldwater Good Better Best Shop (Volunteers) Jacobs Well Kids Coalition Against Hunger (Food packaging) Kiwanis Children’s Fund (Elimination of lodine Deficiency Disorder) (Near Elimination of Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus) Tibbits Opera House Foundation Membership (70 Years) ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER SO Coach Eby Home Store (Volunteers) tae Branch County Literacy Council ee Community Service �| t q 1935 Dr. Lem Gist PAST CLUB PRESIDENTS 1964 Glyn Dee Havens 1993 - 1994 James Gordon 1965 Howard Thompson 1994-1995 Steve Goddard 1966 Comelius Medendorp 1995 - 1996 C.J. Medendorp 1938 AlfredJ. Smead 1967 Ray Benson 1996 - 1997 William J. Voss 1939 George Kelsey 1968 Dr. Robert Krutsch 1997 - 1998 Mary Guthrie 1940 Lloyd Luce 1969 Charles Gruner 1998 - 1999 Daniel Kaepp 1941 William Oesehgar 1970 Richard Hammond 1999 - 2000 Jack Lintner 1942 Dr. Max McConnell 1971 Eugene Wallace 2000 - 2001 Robert Foote 1943 Dean Steffy 1972 Donald Jones 2001 - 2002 H. Michael Axford 1944 Gerald Hensley 1973 Joseph Otis 2002 - 2003 Brad Wallace 1945 Oscar Renshaw 1936 Carl McConnel 1937 Virgil Hungerford 1974 Richie Bames 2003 - 2004 Kay Kaepp 1946 Robert Anderson 1974-1975 George Henderson 2004-2005 Ray Sebastian 1947 Harold Faulkner 1975 - 1976 JohnT. Parlette 2005 - 2006 Dylan Foster 1948 Hal Smith 1976 - 1977 Richard Zeluff 2006 - 2007 Marcy Holland 1948 Nelson Hord 1977 - 1978 Roger C. Meadows 2007-2008 Robert Foote 1949 Howard Minier 1978 - 1979 James Mollenkopt 2008 - 2009 William J. Voss 1950 Owen Decker 1979 - 1980 Jack Lintner 2009 - 2010 Letha VanBlarcom 1951 Clarence Lee 1980 - 1981 Lyman Littey 2010 - 2011 Sharon Coolbaugh 1983 Dr. Ad. Long 1981 - 1982 Manly Magsig 2011 - 2012 Terry Tomlinson 1982 - 1983 Kenneth Loose 2012 - 2013 Denny Brieske 1954 Kermit Dennis 1983 - 1984 Fred Pierson 2013 - 2014 Deborah Tomiinson 1955 Keith Davis 1984 - 1985 Greg Ledyard 2015 - 2016 Cheri Anderson 1956 Forrest Gallop 1962 Rodney Albright 1985 - 1986 Stanley Tipton 2016 - 2017 Bob Tharp / Mark Ott 1957 William Winemiller 1986 - 1987 Henry Hess 2017 -2018 Mark Ott 1968 Rolph Carlisle 1987 - 1988 John Pollack 2018 - 2019 WilliamJ. Voss 1969 Robert McDonald 1988 - 1989 Warren Widner 2019 - 2020 Ray Sebastian 1960 Charles Berry 1989 - 1990 Detlef Olsen 2020 - 2021 Cayden Sparks 1961 Leland Vance 1990 - 1991 Manly Magsig 2021 - 2022 Janet Ott 1982 Sherwood Craig 1991 - 1992 Daryl Abray 2022 - 2023 Val White 1963 Harry Hockstad 1992 -1993 Ray Sebastian 2023 - 2024 Shana Grife Kiwanis = CLUB . OF COLDWATER �Lori Bobilya Denny Paula Brieske Edwards Tiffany Rachel Everett Gail Green Shana Grife Jennifer Henry Cammie Hostetter Brieske | A Stephanie Burdick Heather Condon Kimberly Feltner Laura Flores a J S Cathy Gordon oe Shelley Hawver Kim Hemker ® Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �a af Kris Jenkins Viad Jeudy Lori LaBundy din Yolanda _—Kent Lozano Neitzert | sm | in t oo ' a Kristen Niedzwiecki Mark Ott Ott Benjamin Ray Shaw Sebastian ; 7S! ¥ 4 wo x & Stan Tipton John Towers “ Bill Trebilcock 5 Valerie White Not Pictured: Sheila Wintrey Terry Andress Bill Kurtz Cynthia Gardner David Sutherland Sam Greenburg Ryan Tomlinson Kayla Gray Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER . �PAST LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS 1938 Dr. Lem Gist 1956 Gerald Hensley 1960 Robert McDonald 1968 Dr. Robert Krutsch 1974 - 1975 W. H. Lucas 1979 - 1980 Cornelius Medendorp 1988 - 1989 Manly Magsig 1992 -1993 Stanley Tipton 2015 - 2017 Terry Tomlinson 2017 - 2019 Phil Krauss 2022 - 2024 Mark Ott CHARTER MEMBERS H. O. Baum Lloyd H. Latchaw Carl Bonfiglio C. R. McConnell Sidney Burr Ralph Miller Ed Butters Dr. C. H. Reincke Rolph J. Carlisle Oscar F. Renshaw Harry S. Claar H. B. Scott Dr. L. |. Gist J. B. Seiler F. N. Grover E. Bailey Stoddard Dr. G. S. Hadley H. F. Stukey Earl T. Huckle John Veonstra Virgil Hungerford Douglas Watson George Kelsey Joseph R. Watson Frederic A. Kibbe Don White ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �FRE g LITTLE LIBRAR/p. alle If you know someone who is passionate about making eter ecm a difference and being part of a giving community, feel free to share our message and invite them to join the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater anytime! Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER �THE OBJECTIVES OF KIWANIS 1) To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to material values in life. 2) To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. 3) To promote the adoption and application of higher social, business, and professional standards. 4) To develop, by precept and example, a more 5) To provide, through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, render altruistic service and build better communities. 6) To cooperate in creating and maintaining sound intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. public opinion and high idealism, which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill. ae Kiwanis CLUB OF COLDWATER � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5.5" x 8.5" folded paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater 90th Anniversary Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Program for the 90th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. This program includes the 2025 Officers, Board Members, History of the Coldwater Kiwanis Club, Current Service Activities, Past Club Presidents, Current Member Lists, and more! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 5, 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) Additional Item Metadata The additional item metadata element set, consisting of all item elements created by an administrator and not assigned to an item type, and item elements created by plugins and not assigned to an item type or other element set. Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/0d1f5ea35946eed8408a859e2c0fa5ed.pdf 59aaec406309ed33c5bd36448445e812 PDF Text Text CHS AMENDMENTS KIWANIS CLUB OF Coldwater, TO THE BYLAWS Mich. The following amendments bring the club bylaws into conformity with the Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International as amended by the delegate at the International Convention in Washington, D.C., July 7, 1987. These amendments eliminate gender as a membership requirement. CLASSES 1. Amend Article Section 4. of age who privileged III, Section 4, OF to Amend Membership in this club is limited to persons over eighteen satisfy the qualifications for either active membership, membership, senior membership, or honorary membership. Article Section 3. 5. III, (a) An Section active resides or Amend III, Section Article 5. (b) An 5 (a), member standing who this club. Section MEMBERSHIP read: QUALIFICATIONS 2. has active FOR ACTIVE to read: must other 5 (b), member be of good community to must Amend Article Section 5. he/she would III, Section 5 (d), (d) A person of good be treated in all to years MEMBERSHIP character interests and within community the area of read: be engaged in an occupation in recognized line of business, vocation, agriculture, or institutional professional life or who, having been so engaged, has retired. 4, body a or read: character is a person who adheres to the standards of good conduct in his/her community and believes in and subscribes to the Objects of Kiwanis International. That is, he/she believes in giving primacy to the human and spiritual rather than the material values of life: he/she believes in treating other human beings human relationships; he/she believes in as promoting the adoption and application of higher social, business and professional standards; he/she desires to develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship; he/she believes in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill; and he/she desires to provide, through this club a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build a better community. ( OVER ) �25= QUALIFICATIONS Amend Article Section 6. (c) III, Section FOR 6 A privileged PRIVILEGED (c), to member MEMBERSHIP read: must pay annual shall be entitled to all privileges of this club. be excused from conformity to the attendance rule members. QUALIFICATIONS 6. Amend Article FOR HONORARY III, Section 8 (a), to (a) Any person who has performed and thereafter may be Amend Article III, Section Section 8. membership dues, MEMBERSHIP read: some distinguished public service may be elected an honorary member of this club (of which he is not an active, privileged, or senior member) for a period of one reelected 8 and A privileged member shall for active and senior or she (1) year annually. (b), to read: Section 8. (b) An honorary member shall pay neither membership fee nor annual membership dues, and shall be entitled to all privileges of the club except those of voting and holding office. An honorary member shall be a paid subscriber to the Kiwanis magazine. Any other reference to gender in any provision of the club bylaws shall any person irrespective of the gender otherwise specified in any such provision. mean The Bylaws following amendments bring the club bylaws into conformity with the of Kiwanis International as amended by the International Council in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 9, 1987. These amendments clarify that to club membership be by invitation only, requiring a proposal and an endorsement by at least two current club members. ADMISSION 8. Amend Article Section 1. membership Amend IV, Section TO MEMBERSHIP 1, to AND RESIGNATION read: Prospective active members shall be considered for by invitation only, under the following procedure: Article IV, Section 1 (a), election to election to read: Section 1. (a) A Proposal for Membership shall be submitted by a member of this club to the Secretary or the Committee on Membership Growth and Education on which shall appear the signature of the proposer and the endorsement of at least one additional club member, both of whom shall be members in good standing. �-3- 10. Amend Article IV, Section 3, to read: Section 3. Any member may resign from this club provided that all his/her indebtedness to the club has been paid. The resignation shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, and shall become effective when accepted by the Board. We hereby Club of certify adopted by and that at least written two (2) present at a that Coldwater, two-thirds the the regular e foregoing Mich. (2/3) vote of meeting amendments of the club the active, to the bylaws of the privileged, and senior Kiwanis were Feb, 29th, 1988 been given the International Office held on notice of the proposed amendments weeks prior to this meeting. had members members (fo. ee Club Date Approved KIWANIS ae NOTE: —_—— INTERNATIONAL “ase @ Sh a ies (eee Wirvy ~ J. ent ff 1988 |! Se Please return two signed copies to the International, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, one copy will be returned for the club file. 11/87 Indiana 46268. of Kiwanis On approval, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 8.5" x 11" folded paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amendments To The Bylaws, 1988 Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Amendments to the bylaws from March 28, 1988, for the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28, 1988 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Coldwater (Mich.) Additional Item Metadata The additional item metadata element set, consisting of all item elements created by an administrator and not assigned to an item type, and item elements created by plugins and not assigned to an item type or other element set. Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Provenance Original document was lent to Branch District Library, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, for digital preservation. https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/ce1121f0250610fc84e8dc34c6e6eb46.pdf eb94c78c74327f9851d8d950adf56b15 PDF Text Text BYLAWS KIWANIS ER CLUB OF ARTICLE , MIe | OFFICIAL NAME Section 1. This organization shall be known as Kiwanis Club of COLDWATER, MICH. This name shall not be changed unless permission shall first have been obtained from the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International. ARTICLE Il OBJECTS Section 1, The Objects of this club shall be: To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and application of higher social, business, and professional standards. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. To provide, through this club, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build a better community. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will. public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of ARTICLE Ill MEMBERSHIP AND CLASSIFICATION Classes of Membership Section 1. Membership in this club shall be primarily of the active class as herein defined. There may be only three. (3) other classes of membership, viz., privileged, senior, and honorary. Sec. 2. Membership in this club shall not be granted to anyone who holds membership (other than honorary) in any other chartered Kiwanis club or service club of like character. Sec. 3. The active members of this club shall represent across section of occupations in the community in which this club is located. To promote this objective, the number of active members in any one classification shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total active membership. Sec. 4. Membership in this club is limited to males over eighteen years of age who satisfy the qualifications for either active membership, privileged membership, senior membership, or honorary membership. Qualifications for Active Membership Sec. 5. (a) An active member must be a male of good character and community standing who resides or has other community interests within the area of this club. (b) An active member must be a male who is engaged in an occupation in a recognized line of business, vocation, agriculture, or institutional or professional life or who, having been so engaged, has retired. (c} An active member must pay a membership fee and annual membership dues and shall be entitled to all the privileges of this club. (d) A male of good character is a male who adheres to the standards of good conduct in his community and believes in and subscribes to the Objects of Kiwanis International. That is, he believes in giving primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material values of life; he believes in treating other human beings as he would be treated himself in all human relationships; he believes in promoting the adoption and application of higher social, business, and professional standards; he desires to develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship; he believes in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill; and he desires to provide, through this club a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build a better community. Qualifications for Privileged Membership Sec. 6. (a) Any active member of this club who, on or before July 31, 1963, shall have been elected a privileged member, may continue to be a privileged member. (b) The Board of Directors of this club shall review the list of privileged members not less than once each year and shall have authority, for such reasons as seem adequate, to terminate any such members’ privileged membership, or to reinstate any such members as active members. (c) A privileged member must pay annual membership dues, and shall be entitled to all privileges of this club. He shall be excused from conformity to the attendance rule for active and senior members. (d) No member shall be elected to privileged membership after July 31, 1963. Qualifications for Senior Membership Sec. 7. (a) Any active member of this club who shall have been an active member in good standing of one or more Kiwanis clubs for a number of years, not less than ten{10), and who is unable to meet attendance requirements because of health, business, or other extenuating circumstances, and who shall �have met such other conditions as may be prescribed by this club in its bylaws, may be elected a senior member upon making written application. members as active members. (b) A senior member must meet the standards of attendance and participation as set forth by the club Board of Directors. A senior member must pay annual membership dues and shall be entitled to all privileges of the club. Sec. 8. (a) Any male who has performed some distinguished public service may be elected an honorary member of this club (of which he is not an active, privileged, or senior member) for a period of one (1) year and thereafter may be reelected annually. (c] The Board of Directors of this club shall review the list of senior members not less than once each year and shall have authority, for such reasons as seem adequate, to terminate any such members’ senior membership, or to reinstate any such (b) An honorary member shall pay neither membership fee nor annual membership dues, and shall be entitled to all privileges of the club except those of voting and holding office. He shall be a paid subscriber to the Kiwanis magazine. ARTICLE Qualifications for Honorary Membership IV ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP AND RESIGNATION Section 1. Prospective active members shall be considered for membership under the following procedure: (a) A Proposal for Membership shall be submitted to the Secretary or the Committee on Membership Growth and Education on which shall appear the endorsement of at least two (2) members in good standing. (c) Ata meeting of the Board of Directors at which aquorumis present, members shall be elected by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present. (d) Upon favorable action by the Board of Directors the new members shall be personally notified concerning the action of the Board and the membership fee shall then be secured. (b) The proposals for membership shall be referred to the Board of Directors.* Sec. 2. Senior and honorary members shall be elected by a majority vote of the entire Board of Directors (quorum required). *[ Note—Clubs desiring to give notice to members concerning those proposed for membership (before action of the Board) may add to this section the following: "who shall inform the club members of the names of those proposed for membership which will be acted upon by the Board of Directors after a period of two (2) weeks.”] Sec. 3. Any member may resign from this club provided that all his indebtedness to the club has been paid. The resignation shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, and shall become effective when accepted by the Board. ARTICLE V DISCIPLINE Section 1. Any active, privileged or senior member being two (2) months in arrears in the payment of dues and/or financial obligations shall, at the direction of the majority vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required), stand suspended and shall be so notified in writing by the Secretary. Such member upon payment of arrears and upon making application for reinstatement to the Board of Directors, may by majority vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required) be reinstated within thirty (30) days of the date of aforesaid written notice from the Secretary. In case such member be not so reinstated within thirty (30) days of aforesaid written notice from the Secretary, he shall be dropped from the membership. (b) Any senior member who, without excuse, shall fail to meet the standards of attendance and participation set forth by the Board of Directors shall, at the direction of a majority vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required), stand suspended and shall be so notified in writing by the Secretary. Sec. 2. The Board of Directors shall review semi-annually the individual active membership of this club based on the following criteria: regular attendance at club meetings, which is vital to the successful functioning of the club; and individual membership participation in club activities. Sec. 3. Any member charged with conduct unbecoming a Kiwanian and against whom such charges are sustained after due and proper hearing before the Board of Directors, may be expelled from membership 'by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire Board of Directors. All complaints shall be referred to a special committee appointed for the purpose of making an investigation, report and recommendation before any.actionis taken on such charges by the Board of Directors. (a) The Board of Directors will then measure the personal involvement and attendance at regular club meetings of each active member. At the discretion of the Board of Directors any active member who, without excuse, shall fail to regularly attend club meetings or actively participate in the activities of this club, shall, at the direction of a majority vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required), stand suspended and shall be so notified in writing by the club Secretary. (c) Such member upon making application for reinstatement to the Board of Directors may, by a majority vote of the Board of Directors (quorum required), be reinstated within thirty (30) days. In case such member shall not be reinstated within thirty (30) days, he shall be automatically dropped from the membership. Sec. 4. Any person whose membership in this club has been terminated in any manner shall forfeit all interest in any funds or other property belonging to the club and all rights to the use of the Kiwanis name, emblem, or other insignia. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS* Section 1. The officers of this club shall be a President, the Immediate Past President, Vice-President (indicate whether one s.Ele A Prose at more), a Treasurer and a Secretary.** If, in any year, the Lst.é2nd. Immediate Past President ceases to be an active, privileged, or senior member of this club, the active, privileged, or senior VePe member who served as President of this club most recently prior to the Immediate Past President shall automatically become Immediate Past President. *[Note—After their election and before their assumption of office all officers shall be known and designated by the titles of the offices to which they have respectively been elected followed by the term "designate.”] (Alternative Section) Section 1. The officers of this club shall be a President, the Immediate Past President, a First Vice-President, a Second VicePresident (additional numbered Vice-Presidents may be here provided for), a Treasurer and a Secretary.** If, in any year, the Immediate Past President ceases to be an active, privileged, or senior member of this club, the active, privileged, or senior �member who served as President of this club most recently prior 10 the Immediate Past President shall automatically become Immediate Past President. **1 Note—If desired, there may be a President-elect, an Assistant Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or any or all of these Officers.] Sec. 2. Each officer shall be an active, privileged, or senior member in good standing. No offices other than those of Secretary and Treasurer shall be combined in one person and no person shall simultaneously serve as an elected director and an officer. Sec. 3. All officers shall enter upon their official duties on the first day of October of each year and shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. Sec. 4. The duties of the officers shall be as follows: (a) The President, when he is President-designate, shall attend the training conference for club Presidents-designate. He shall be the executive officer of his club and shall preside over all meetings of the club and the Board of Directors. He shall be an ex officio member of all standing and special committees. He shall present the views of the clubto the district and perform a like function for the district in relation to the club. He shall promote the growth of Kiwanis in adjacent territory and shall cooperate with any sponsoring committee of his club. He shall act as one of the delegates of the club to the district convention. He shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office of President. (b) Any Vice-President, in the absence of the President, shall preside at all meetings of this club and of the Board of Directors. The Vice-President shall also perform such other duties as usually pertain to that office, or as may be assigned him by the President or the Board of Directors. (Alternative Section) (b) The First Vice-President, in the absence of the President, shall preside at all meetings of this club and of the Board of Directors. In the absence of the President and the First VicePresident, the Second Vice-President shall preside at meetings of this club and of the Board of Directors. (If there are additional numbered Vice- Presidents, additional sentences like the immediately preceding one should be here included pertaining to their power to preside.) The Vice- Presidents shall also perform such other duties as usually pertain to that office or as may be assigned them by the President or the Board of Directors. (c) The Treasurer shall receive from the Secretary all funds paid to this club and shall deposit the same in the official depositories and shall disburse same on order of the Board of Directors. He shall countersign all checks. His accounts and books shall at all times be open to the inspection of the President, the Board of Directors, and any authorized auditors. He shall make areport at the annual meeting of the club and at such other times as the President or Board of Directors may require.* (d) The Secretary, when he is Secretary-designate, shall attend the training conference for club Secretaries-designate. He shall keep the records of membership, attendance, and membership fees and dues, and minutes of the meetings of this club, Board of Directors, and committees. He shall present all bills to the Board of Directors for approval and shall sign all checks for their payment. He shall collect all funds due this club and shall promptly turn the same over to the Treasurer, taking the Treasurer’s receipt therefore. He shall submit a report to the annual meeting of the club and at such other times as the President or the Board of Directors may require. He shall submit to the proper officials and committees or to the club, all communications received from Kiwanis International and the district. He shall submit all official reports required by the International and district organizations. (e] The Immediate Past President, and the President-elect (if any), and the Assistant Secretary (if any), and the Assistant Treasurer (if any) shall perform such duties as may be assigned to each of them from time to time by the Board of Directors. *[Note—A provision may be added providing bond for the Treasurer as follows:" The Treasurer shall give bond in such form and amount as may be required by the Board of Directors.” t[Note—A provision may be added providing bond for the Secretary as follows: "The Secretary shall give bond in such form and amount as may be required by the Board of Directors.” ARTICLE VII BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers andof ____*_ * elected directors. *[ Note—Not less than five (5).] Sec. 2. Each director shall be an active, privileged, or senior member in good standing. Sec. 3. All directors shall enter upon their official duties on the first day of October of each year and shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. * *[ Note— This provision may be modified in case a club prefers to divide the Board of Directors into two and not more than three classes in which plan the directors would serve for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than three (3) years and a certain number as nearly equal as may be, would be elected each year.) Sec. 4. The Board of Directors shall determine the policies and activities of the club, elect and discipline members, approve the budget, approve all bills, take counsel with committees, and have general management of the club. Sec. 5. The Board of Directors shall meet regularly at least once each month and at the call of the President, or by call ofa majority of the Board of Directors. At the discretion of the Board, the committee chairmen shall meet with the Board of Directors in joint session. Sec. 6. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be a majority. ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES Section 1. The basic committee structure shall include the following standing committees: a. Club Meeting b. Membership Growth and Education c. Youth Services d. Community Services e. Support of Spiritual Aims f. Sponsored Youth (Circle K Clubs and/or Key Clubs) g. Major Emphasis Programs* *[ Note—The President shall have the right to assign the current Major Emphasis Program(s) to the Youth and/or Community Services Committees rather than appoint this committee.] Sec. 2. Where and when the opportunity exists to extend Kiwanis through the sponsorship of a new Kiwanis club, the President shall appoint a Committee on New Club Building. This committee shall have the responsibilities as outlined in the procedures for new club building established by Kiwanis International. �» removal by him. Each committee shall be responsible to the President and shall make such reports as he may direct. Sec. 3. Where desired, there shall be the option of expanding the committee structure by creating other standing committees which would enable the program of the club to function more effectively in terms of its own needs and interests. The duties of such committees shall be determined at the time they are created. Sec. 5. Special committees may be appointed by the President and they shall perform such duties as may be defined in their creation. [Note—If because of size of membership and/or special needs and interests, a club desires to incorporate other standing committees in its bylaws, such additional standing committees may be named and duties defined by attaching to these bylaws an addendum to Articles VIII and 1X.) Sec. 4. Each standing committee shall be composed of three or more members and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on the first day of October. All committeemen shall be appointed by the President and shall be subject to ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES Section 1. The Committee on Club Meeting shall provide for the most effective club meeting possible for each week of the administrative year. Areas of responsibility involved include the club meeting program, music, house, reception, fellowship and inter-club relations, as well as other areas which the committee may deem pertinent. Sec. 4. The Committee on Community Services shall study, devise and suggest methods and means whereby this club can render effective community services. Areas of concern shall include agriculture, conservation, environment, pollution, public and business affairs, international relations, safety, as well as other areas which the committee may deem pertinent. Sec. 2. The Committee on Membership Growth and Education shall devise ways and means of maintaining an adequate membership of such standards as are provided in these bylaws. The committee shall consider all proposals for membership, and shall submit its recommendations to the Board of Directors. The committee shall also devise effective plans for the orientation and induction of new members and the utilization of all members. The committee shall also promote the concept of regular attendance at club meetings. Sec. 5. The Committee on Support of Spiritual Aims shall cooperate on broad and non-denominational lines with religious leaders and groups in their communities to create a greater individual and public consciousness of the importance of religious and spiritual values. Sec. 3. The Committee on Youth Services shall study, devise and suggest methods and means to assist boys and girls to adjust themselves to their environment and become adapted to the social, economic, and moral demands which they may encounter, and shall develop ways and means of assisting in the guidance of youth in the selection of proper and suitable vocations, as well as other areas which the committee may deem pertinent. Sec. 6. The Committee on Sponsored Youth shall devise ways and means to establish Key Clubs in high schools and/or Circle K Clubs in the universities and colleges, within the territorial limits of this club, and shall encourage and promote the activities of all Key Clubs and/or Circle K Clubs sponsored by this club. Sec. 7. The Committee on Major Emphasis Programs shall study, devise and suggest methods and means to implement the current Major Emphasis Program(s) of Kiwanis International. ARTICLE X MEETINGS Section 1. This club shall hold one weekly meeting on such day and at such place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, except (a) any club organized prior to 1924 whose approved organizational bylaws permitted the club to meet bi-weekly and such club has continuously followed such practice without having been specifically disapproved by the Board of Trustees of Kiwanis International; or (b) clubs not in Canada and the United States, which shall meet at least biweekly. It may hold such other meetings as the Board o* Directors or memberhsip may desire. The regular weekly meetings shall not be more than one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes in duration, except on special occasions as approved by the Board of Directors. Sec. 2. The annual meeting qithis club shall be the Second regular weekly meeting in = (see note).* The membership of this club shall be given at least two (2) weeks’ notice of the date and place of the annual meeting. One-third (1/3) of the active, privileged, and senior members of the club shall constitute a quorum. *{ Note—As required by the Bylaws of Kiwanis International, the annual meeting of a club shall not be held earlier than the first meeting in April and not later than the second meeting in Mav.] ARTICLE XI NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. The election of officers and directors, except the Secretary,* shall be held at the annual meeting. consent of those nominated, and to prepare a ballot for the election of such officers and directors. *[ Note—This provision may be modifiedto require the election of the Secretary also by the club at the annual meeting in which case Sections 7, 8, and 9 will have to be changed to conform with such modifications in Section 1.] Sec. 4. At least two (2) weeks before the annual meeting, the Nominating Committee shall submit* a list of nominees not exceeding two (2) in number for each office to be filled and a list of nominees not exceeding the number of directors to be elected plus three (3). At least one (1) week before the annual meeting, nominations from the floor of aregular meeting of the club may be made for any officer or for a director and when so made together with the list submitted by the Nominating Sec. 2. Voting shall be by ballot and shall not be cumulative. Only active, privileged, and senior members present and in good standing may vote. There shall be no voting by proxy. Sec. 3. At a regular meeting of the club at least five (5) weeks prior to the date of the annual meeting, the President shall appoint a committee to be known as the Nominating Committee. This committee shall consist of five (5) members, and if possible, a majority shall be Past Presidents of the club. The President shall designate the. chairman of this committee. The duties of this committee shall be to make nominations, with Committee shall then be the list of nominees submitted to the club for an election of officers and directors. *[Note—If Article VI, Section 1, provides for the office of President-elect, insert at this point the words "the President-elect as.its sole nominee for the office of Président and shall submit...”] [Note—Those clubs preferring a plan of general primary �nomination should delete the last sentence of Section 3 and substitute for Section 4 the following: ” The committee shall cause to be prepared a primary ballot listing all offices (add the words "except the President” if Article VI, Section 1, provides for a President-elect) to be filled at the annual meeting. Said ballot shall be delivered to the Secretary, who, at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of the annual meeting, shall mail a copy of the same to each eligible member of his club. Each member shall indicate on the ballot his choice for the nominee of each office (add the words "except that of President” if Article VI, Section 1, provides for a President-elect), and shall deliver the ballot to the chairman of the committee three (3) weeks prior to the date of the annual meeting. The committee shall count the ballots and two (2) members receiving the highest number of votes for each of the offices of President (add the word "elect” if a President-elect is provided for in Article VI, Section 1), Vice-President and Treasurer shall be the nominees for these offices respectively, and the members {number to be elected plus three (3)] receiving the highest number of votes for the office of director shall be the nominees for that office. (If Article VI, Section 1, provides for the office of President-elect, add” The President-elect shall be the sole nominee of the committee for the office of President.”)| Sec. 5. On the day of the annual meeting the President shall appoint a committee to be known as the Committee on Elections consisting of not more than seven (7) members. The duties of this committee shall be to distribute, collect, and count the ballots and report the results to the President who shall announce the same to the club. A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary to determine the choice of any officer to be elected. In the event that any ballot does not show a majority for any nominee for any particular office, the President shall immediately designate a time and place for further balloting for such office. Prior to the second ballot, the nominee having the lowest vote on the first ballot shall be dropped: and in each ballot the same procedure shali be followed until one (1) nominee shall have received a majority of all votes cast. Sec. 6. If the names of more than the number of directors to be elected are placed in nomination, the men who receive the highest vote up to the number to be elected shall be declared to be elected. Sec. 7. The Secretary shall be elected within one (1) week after the annual meeting by the officers and directors who comprise the Board of Directors for the succeeding year. Sec. 8. In the case of a vacancy inthe office of the President, * the Vice-President shall succeed to the office. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the (President-elect if this office is provided for in Article VI, Section 1) Vice-President, Treasurer, or Director, the vacancy shall be filled by the club at a regular meeting, upon one (1) week’s notice of nomination or nominations by the Board of Directors. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the Secretary, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors. *[Note—If two or more Vice-Presidents are provided for in Article VI, Section 1, change the last part of this sentence to: one of the Vice-Presidents shall be elected by the club to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting.” If more than one numbered Vice-President is provided for in Article VI, Section 1, change this sentence to read: "In the case of a vacancy in the office of the President, the First Vice-President shall succeed to the office. In the case of a vacancy. in the office of the First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President shall succeed to the office. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the (President-elect, if this office is provided for in Article VI, Section 1) Second Vice-President, Treasurer, or Director, the vacancy shall be filled by the club ata regular meeting upon one (1) week's notice of nomination or nominations by the Board of Directors.”] Sec. 9. In the event, after his election and prior to October 1, of disability or inability of an officer-designate, except the Secretary, or of a Director-designate to serve for the term for which he was elected, the vacancy shall be filled by the club at a regular meeting, upon one (1) week’s notice of nomination or nominations by the Board of Directors-designate. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Secretary for the following year, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors-designate. Sec. 10. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as limiting the right to make further nominations from the floor of the meeting. ARTICLE XIil INTERNATIONAL AND DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS Section 1. In full recognition of the values of International and district fellowship and cooperation available to this club and its members through its privileges and rights of participationin the government and activities of Kiwanis International and the district with which it is affiliated, it is hereby declared a major policy of this club to exercise fully those privileges and rights and to discharge promptly and fully all obligations imposed upon it by the Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International and by the district bylaws. Sec. 2. The Board of Directors shall provide for the prompt review, approval, and forwarding of all reports required or requested by Kiwanis International and by the district. Sec. 3. The Board of Directors shall provide for the prompt payment of all dues and other obligations to Kiwanis International and to the district. Sec. 4. Delegates and alternates to all conventions of Kiwanis International and of the district at which this club is obligated to be represented shall be elected by this club at dates sufficiently in advance of such meetings to comply with the Bylaws of Kiwanis International and the district bylaws. Provision for the expense of such representation shall be made by the Board of Directors in making the financial budget of this club. The Board of Directors shall also provide for the proper representation at any other International and district meeting of Kiwanis in which this club has the privilege of participation. ARTICLE XIill OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Section 1. In conformity with Article XIII of the Constitution of Kiwanis International, the club hereby makes it a condition of membership that each of the active, privileged, senior, and honorary members shall become a bona fide paid subscriber to the official publication of Kiwanis International and shall continue as such as long as he remains a member. Such subscription price shall be collected by this club from each member as a part of his regular dues and the same shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Kiwanis International. Sec. 2. This club shall act as the agent of its member subscribers to the official publication, and shall enter such subscriptions in its books in a special subscription account, and shall forward the subscription price of the official publication to the Secretary of Kiwanis International. ARTICLE XIV PUBLIC ACTIVITIES Section 1. The club shall seek by fair discussions at its meeting and in other ways, to keep its members informed on all questions of public importance and any proposed legislation affecting the community, state, province, or nation in which this club is located. �district and Kiwanis International respectively, this club may give expression to its attitude, provided that such action is consistent with that of the district or Kiwanis International. Sec. 2. This club shall have the right, and it shall be its duty, from time to time to give expression by proper means to its attitude on such public questions and such proposed legislation, provided that no other Kiwanis club is affected by the Sec. 4. No action on any public question or proposed legislation shall be taken by this club until the same shall first have been submitted to the Committee on Community Services, andthe recommendations of the committee have been received and considered by the Board of Directors. same. Sec. 3. When any other Kiwanis club is affected by any such public questions or such proposed legislation, this club may refer this with favorable or unfavorable recommendation to the Kiwanis district, if only a club or clubs within the district are affected: and to Kiwanis International, if a club or clubs outside the district are affected. After action in such matter by the Sec. 5. This club shall not be used in any way for political purposes nor shall it, as a club, actively participate in the political candidacy of any person. ARTICLE XV REVENUE Section 1. The membership fee shall payable upon election to membership. be $ 15,00_ : Sec.2. The.annual dues shall be$._/ 000 payable Bind. or yearly. *{ Note— Weekly, monthly, quarterly or otherwise.) Sec. 3. Revenue from sources other than those defined in this article may be raised as determined by the Board of Directors and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active, privileged, and senior members present at any regular meeting of this club, provided written notice shall have been given the members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting. Sec. 4. Monies received from fund raising projects in which the public participates, or from members or others, for the service activities sponsored by this club shall be segregated from the administrative funds of this club and shall be used only for the charitable, educational, religious, and eleemosynary activities of the club. ARTICLE XVI FINANCE Section 1. Not later than the fifteenth day of October a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the year* shall be adopted by the Board of Directors. Sec. 4. In case of the inability of persons designated to sign checks to perform their functions, the Board of Directors shall designate those who shall act as substitutes. *[ Note—A provision for a semi-annual budget is permissible. ] Sec. 5. In the event that a club goes on non-meeting status or is dissolved, or otherwise ceases operations, and there are funds or other club assets remaining after club obligations are paid, and the last Board of Directors of the club makes no provision for the distribution of these funds or other club assets, then the Treasurer shall pay over such funds or donate such assets to the Kiwanis International Foundation. Sec. 2. This club's books of account shall be audited at least once each year. The auditors shall be named by the Board of Directors. Sec. 3. The Board of Directors shall determine the official depository or depositories. ARTICLE XVII RULES OF ORDER Section 1. "Robert’s Rules of Order” shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedures not specifically covered by these bylaws. ARTICLE XVIII AMENDMENTS Section 1. Any amendment of these bylaws, if in conformity with the Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International, may be adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active, privileged, ARTICLE and senior members present at any meeting of this club, provided written notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given the members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting. There shall be no voting by proxy. XIX APPROVAL OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Section 1. These bylaws and all amendments or additions shall not be effective unless approved by Kiwanis International. Adopted 11-6~86 Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Mi. Henbry a resident 7S ay} i tit, fee A 7 ¢ HOV es Hess WeHeLucas 7-86-1000 Approved { By Beertary as.amended to and including October 3, 1985 26 1986 ee SS LITHO IN U.S.A. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan Subject The topic of the resource Kiwanis Club (Coldwater, Mich.) Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs, correspondence, original agreements, and more, from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 to present day. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Used with permission from the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, Michigan. 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