Governor

In our early years we learned there are tools. Everyone uses tools. Rakes and hammers, pens and pencils, computers, dental and surgical tools, automobiles, telephones and even satellites. Obviously the list is endless. We use "tools" daily in our personal and professional lives. Without them we could not do the things we wish to accomplish.
Have you ever watched an engraver cutting a die for a dollar bill or a skilled craftsman building a fine piece of furniture? They each use specialized tools. They have the tools, a design to follow and most importantly a goal. All of this is coupled with a single purpose and the confidence they will produce a masterpiece.
The motto "we build" comes from a definition of the word Kiwanis. Last year the 2009-10 board was named "Bookers Builders". Kiwanians are known as builders and to build our clubs we need tools.
This year we have a project known as the "The Top Flight Club". It utilizes six simple tools to encourage club and membership growth. Each section or "tool" acknowledges members, increases public awareness of Kiwanis through public relation efforts, training club leaders, gives new members an outstanding orientation, encourages membership drives, and raises awareness of Kiwanis in the communities we serve.
We also have the specialized tools to grow our Kiwanis Clubs. The "Top Flight Club" project is a set of tools, coupled with your singleness of purpose and confidence, will build a masterpiece for the children in your community and around the world.
A copy of the Governors Project "The Top Flight Club" will be mailed to each club secretary. It also is posted on the New York District web site at: www.kiwanis-ny.org
 

Column Posted on Web Site October 25, 2010