Because we are such a large club, the Kiwanis Club of Richmond is able to participate in numerous service projects throughout the year, and we have committees which facilitate this vital part of our mission.
We also have committees dedicated to service within our Club, handling everything from planning our speaker schedule, cashiering Club meetings, communicating with members, and other administrative needs. In order to carry out all that we do, each member is asked to serve on one or more committees as they are able. Committee chairs serve for a term of one year, and the incoming President may ask them to continue if they wish to do so.
Members may sign up for any of these committees HERE.
Membership Committees
Member Care:
On-boards new members, including assigning mentors to each new member
Monitors member attendance due to health or other concern
Recognizes members for longevity, perfect attendance, recruiting, and leadership
Recruiting:
Develops and implement strategy to increase membership
Coordinates with Member Care committee to on-board and retain new members
RVA CHAMBER:
Leverages the Club’s RVA Chamber of Commerce membership to increase awareness of the Club among Richmond’s business leaders through networking and attendance at RVA Chamber functions.
Meeting Committees
Invocations:
Recruits members to serve as invocators for Monday meetings
Music:
Recruits members to lead music for Monday meetings
Reception:
Recruits members to greet and check in members at Monday meetings
Helps with set-up and clean-up of meetings
Speakers:
Schedules diverse range of topics and speakers for Monday meetings
Recruits “spiritual” speakers for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter/Passover, and Rosh Hashana
Fellowship Committees
Club Socials/Networking:
Plans a variety of social outings and networking opportunities for members throughout the year
Plans annual fall reception/banquet at the direction of the Board
Diversity:
Promotes a Club culture of inclusion that attracts and supports a diverse and vibrant membership
Identifies and recruit potential members of color to join the Club
Recommends speakers and programs to help educate the Club membership on ways to become more inclusive
Elevates public awareness of how the Club makes a positive contribution to improving the lives of the children we serve, especially children of color
Club Satellite:
Coordinates all aspects of the Wine Down Wednesday satellite meeting, including service activities and on-boarding new Satellite members
Little Free Library:
Coordinates all aspects of the Club’s signature Little Free Library project, including maintenance and stocking of existing LFLs, and potential expansion of the program in the city’s other “literacy deserts”
Service Committees
Community Service:
Encourages member involvement in long-standing Club service projects with Children’s Hospital, Monument Avenue and 10K Races, FeedMore, etc.
Develops or coordinates new service opportunities for members as delegated by the Board of Directors
Carver Literacy Project:
Development of a high-impact, long-term project in G.W. Carver Elementary supporting early elementary students’ literacy and “reading to learn” by third grade.
Solicits support and funding from local businesses, grant-making organizations, and community stakeholders
RPS Partnership:
Coordinates volunteer activities in partner schools
Administers the Adopt-a-School Grant Project with Board and Foundation Partnership Committee oversight
Deepens the Kiwanis/RPS relationship
Philanthropy Committees
Foundation Partnership Grants:
Chaired by the Foundation Treasurer and appointed by the incoming president
Reviews current and potential non-profits to which the Foundation provides funds using the Foundation’s Grant Evaluation Matrix
Annually recommends funding levels to the Board
Oversees Adopt-a-School grant program with input from the Board and RPS Partnership Committee
Golf Tournament:
Plans and implements the Annual Golf Tournament as a fundraising event.
Evaluates the effectiveness of each tournament and makes modifications as needed.
GRANT Writing:
Writes and submits grants on behalf of Club service projects, Foundation partners, and partner schools.
Investments:
Manages the invested assets of the Foundation in a long-term and fiscally responsible manner
Reports to the Board, at least quarterly, on the status of the investment and funds and determines the amount of funds available for service projects based on a formula approved by the Board
Recommends the professional investment advisor to the Board and has the authority to take action after Board approval
Service Leadership Program (SLP) Committees
Aktion Club:
Provides assistance and guidance to maintain and grow the Aktion Club at SOAR365
Attends meetings of the Aktion Club
Makes regular reports about Aktion Club activities to membership through website, Friday Flash, etc.
Coordinates Aktion Club involvement in Kiwanis Club service projects when appropriate
VCU CKI:
Provides assistance and guidance to maintain and grow the CKI Club at VCU
Attends meetings of the CKI Club and encourage visits by other members, and invite CKI members to Monday lunch meetings
Coordinates CKI involvement in Kiwanis Club service projects
Makes regular reports about CKI activities to membership through website, Friday Flash, etc.
Key Club/Scholarships:
Provides assistance and guidance to Club-sponsored Key Clubs
Manages the awarding of Key Club and Zoppa scholarships
Attends meetings of Club-sponsored Key Clubs
Coordinates Key Club involvement in Kiwanis Club service projects
Makes regular reports about Aktion Club activities to membership through website, Friday Flash, etc.
Encourages attendance of Key Club members at Key Club conventions and/or other meetings beyond the local level, and encourages school administrators/guidance counselors to send representatives to the Key Leader program
Administrative Committees
Archives:
Collects printed or tangible Club records and memorabilia, and establish, implement, and maintain a retention and disposal schedule
Coordinates the storing/display of items with the Virginia Historical Society
Communications & PR:
Solicits news articles from the Board, Committee Chairs and the membership in general and publish The Builder/Blog in coordination with the Club’s Executive Director
Works with executive director to develop and implement a social media plan
Oversees maintenance of the Club website
Writes and sends at least four press releases each year
Updates and publishes annual membership directory
Advises the Board of technology needs for Club meeting and communications
Greater Kiwanis Committees
Interclubs:
Schedules and promotes monthly Interclub opportunities to the Club membership and recruit members to attend
District Projects:
Promotes member involvement in service, leadership, and social opportunities at the Division, Region and District levels
Communicates Club news and achievements to the greater Kiwanis community