September
September 8, 2003--Letter to club secretaries from Kiwanis
International's Executive Director
Dear Club Secretary and
Fellow Kiwanis Member:
I am very pleased to inform
you of an important change in the business practice of Kiwanis
International.
Beginning with the October
2003 dues billing, the method of collecting semiannual district and
International dues will change. The following process will occur:
1.
All Kiwanis clubs will be
sent a current membership roster for review.
2.
Club secretaries should
make additions and corrections to the membership roster and return the
roster to Kiwanis International by October 10, 2003.
3.
No payment should be made
at this time.
4.
After the corrected roster
is processed, an official semiannual dues invoice for district and
International dues will be forwarded to the club for payment.
5.
Payment must be made within
30 days of receipt of invoice.
6.
Any club that does not
return the corrected roster will automatically be billed and required
to pay for the members listed in the database.
Please
note: In order to ensure each Kiwanis club is invoiced accurately, it
is vital that all clubs return their membership roster to Kiwanis
International, even if there are no changes.
This change provides many
benefits for members, clubs, and districts of Kiwanis International.
Members and clubs will have more time to pay dues. The club officer
will spend less time and effort completing the paperwork. Your
district and Kiwanis International will have greater flexibility in
processing member changes and club payments. And Kiwanis International
will be able to provide membership and payment reports in a timelier
manner.
Your support in this
critical change is greatly appreciated. We are confident this change
will improve our services to you and your club. Kiwanis International
thanks you in advance for your cooperation.
Yours in Kiwanis service,
Eyjólfur “Eddie” Sigurđsson
Executive Director