Recognition

2023-2024 DISTINGUISHED MEMBER RECOGNITION (must complete four of six)

• Sponsor at least one new member (must still be a member in good standing September 30) in your club or recruit a new member as part of a completed new club build; (REQUIRED)
• Complete at least three activities with clubs other than your own club (one must be with one of your Service Leadership Program clubs);
• Participate in a service project with one of your Service Leadership Program clubs or actively serve as a regional member of a District committee;
• Participate in at least one club social activity;
• Attend at least two Kiwanis activities at the Division (Council Meeting), District (Midyear/Convention) or International (Convention) level;
• Make a financial contribution this year to either the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation or Kiwanis Children’s Fund.

To nominate a club member, complete this form by October 31, 2024.

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2023-2024 DISTINGUISHED CLUB RECOGNITION
Club must be at or above Charter Strength of 15 members 

GROWTH (Must accomplish one of two)

• Net increase in membership;
• Sponsorship of a new Kiwanis club. 

SERVICE (Must accomplish three of five)

• Submission of a club signature project in the Kiwanis International annual Signature Project Contest;
• Sponsorship of at least 1 Service Leadership Program;
• Charter a new Builders Club in the 2023-24 administrative year;
• Club representation in attendance at the District, Mid-Year conventions, or Kiwanis International convention;
• $10.00 per-member donation to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, or a 10% increase over previous year; and a $5.00 per-member donation to the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.

ADMINISTRATIVE (Must accomplish all)

• Submission of all Monthly Reports and 2023-24 Election Results;
• Provide all club members with information on the Youth Protection Guidelines and reported on Secretary Dashboard
• Participation of president and secretary in Club Leadership Education training
• Club must have participated in some form of DEIBA training for its membership.

To nominate your club, complete this form by October 31, 2024.

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2022-2023 DISTINGUISHED DIVISION RECOGNITION
Divisions must have at least 5 clubs in good standing to qualify

• Open at least 1 new club in the division; OR achieved a net increase of members
• 80% of the clubs in their division have submitted Monthly Reports each month
• 80% of the clubs have provided education on the Youth Protection Guidelines
• All clubs have filed the 2024-25 election report
• All clubs in their division with SLPs have clear Criminal Background Checks for ALL of their Club Advisors.