1. Enjoy being a part of the McKinney Charity Community.
Members of the
McKinney Kiwanis Club work with and support McKinney area schools and
charities either financially and/or with volunteer work.
We partner with:
Meals-On-Wheels,
Community Lifeline, Community Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Collin County
Boys and Girls Clubs, McKinney Independent School District, McKinney
Police Education, City of McKinney. Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA), MaineGait Horse Therapy, Collin County Children’s and Community
Health Clinic, Challenge Air, Handicap Ramps Program, Habitat for
Humanity and many other service organizations.
2. Volunteer when you have the time.
Members volunteer for
projects when they have time to work on them. The club commits to the
project, so individuals do not need to commit large amounts of time to
one project.
3. Develop relationships.
Develop relationships
with other people who want to volunteer and contribute to the McKinney
community. All members of the McKinney Kiwanis Club are required to pass
a background check every two years, so only qualified volunteers are
members.
4. Lively weekly lunch meetings.
The club meets every Thursday for lunch. The meeting is one hour and is
always (almost) over at 1:00 pm sharp. During our meetings, lunch is
served, current projects are discussed and reviewed and we have an
informative program. We would like for you to visit and experience one
of our meetings. They can get exciting at times.
5. Fund-Raising Projects.
In addition to
helping the Salvation Army raise money through bell-ringing during the
holidays,the club holds four fund-raising projects each year : the
Shooting for the Future sporting clays event, a BBQ Dinner and silent
auction, a Pancake Breakfast and a Triathlon. (All club members work as a
team on these projects.) 100% of the net proceeds from these events is
either given as a donation to local charities or used to support our
scholarship and school programs.
6. Social events.
The club hosts
several social events per year including the Annual Awards Banquet,
Cigar Social, Christmas party and a Family Fish Fry or Outdoor BBQ.
7. Opportunity to serve as a club officer.
ANNUAL DUES
Kiwanis International dues $52.00 per year
Magazine $ 8.00 per year (Honorary member only pays for magazine, no new member fee or dues)
Insurance $17.00 per year ($13 General Liability & $4 Director & Officers Liability)
Total: $77.00 for Kiwanis International
Texas/Oklahoma District dues $36.50 per year
Media $ 3.50 per year
Total: $40.00 for Texas/Oklahoma District
TOTAL FOR KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AND TO DISTRICT: $117.00 per year
MONTHLY DUES AND ONE-TIME INSTALLATION FEE
Our local chapter
also charges a one-time $10 installation fee for new members and a
$47 per month membership fee, which helps cover the cost of our lunch
meetings.
TOTAL NEW MEMBER FEES
The club will collect
the first year's Kiwanis International and Tx/Ok District fees, the
one-time Installation fee, and the first month's club dues when a member
joins. The total of all fees and dues collected is $174.00.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
A fee of $5.80 is
collected to pay for a background check on each individual who wishes to
join Kiwanis. The background check is necessary to ensure the safety of
the children we work with. To further ensure the children's safety, a
background check is performed once every two years on every member.
Answer: You should join Kiwanis because Kiwanians involve themselves in needs in the community that would not be met if someone did not stand up and take the time to do it. If you want to get involved we have many opportunities for you to share your talents and to do it with a group of people whose enthusiasm is contagious. You will do more and enjoy it more if you do it with a group of persons with similar interests.
Answer: You can spend as much or as little time as you wish to devote. Once you see what we do and the joy in the accomplishment you will want to do more.
Answer: In addition to a one-time $10 installation fee, there is an annual fee of $77.00 for Kiwanis International plus $47 per month for our club's dues. The annual fee and installation fee are collected when you join. In addition, there is a fee of $5.80 to pay for a background check once every two years.
Answer: There are no
bylaws prohibiting members from professional networking. If someone asks
what business you're in and that leads to a conversation about your
business, that is fine. But Kiwanis is not set up to promote the
business interests or political campaigns of its members. We are a
service organization first and foremost and we ask you to keep that in
mind.
If you wish to
actively promote your business through your involvement with Kiwanis, we
ask you to do so by sponsoring one or more of our fundraising
activities. Advertising through a Kiwanis Club fundraiser sponsorship
will give your business plenty of exposure to our members and provide a
powerful statement of your desire to be a positive force in the
community.
Answer: The dues are used for the meals, the yearly dues to international and District, the room rental for the meeting, and miscellaneous expenses of running the club.
Answer: None. All net proceeds and donations received by the Kiwanis Club of McKinney are spent on the various charities and community programs we support. One hundred percent! We do not spend these funds on our own social events, club meetings, travel & entertainment, website maintenance, club member salaries, etc.
Answer: Kiwanis International Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Dues are primarily used to pay for the luncheons, so they are not tax deductible. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We encourage you to consult your tax advisor and possibly your attorney in making philanthropic decisions.
Answer: Come to any of our meetings and introduce yourself to any member. You may also contact our club secretary, at secretary@mckinneykiwanis.org
