Each Kiwanis club has a
voice at the organization's International level: the
International Board of Trustees.
Kiwanis International
Officers and Trustees are elected by club representatives who
participate in the House of Delegates at the annual
International convention.
As described in the
International Bylaws, one of the Board's responsibilities is
to establish and implement a long-range plan for the
organization. It also directs the development of a wide range
of Kiwanis programs, from membership growth to service
initiatives. To manage these tasks, members are assigned to
Board committees. They also are assigned to counsel Kiwanis
districts and Key Club International and Circle K
International boards.
The President is Kiwanis
International's chief executive officer, presiding at the
International convention and over all meetings of the
International Board, Executive Committee, and International
Council. As Kiwanis International's primary ambassador, the
President visits districts and worldwide regions. According to
a rotating schedule, each district or region can expect an
official visit every five years.
