The
six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were
approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver,
Colorado. Through the succeeding decades, they have remained unchanged.
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To
give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material
values
of life.
- To
encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
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To
promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business,
and
professional standards.
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To
develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive,
and serviceable citizenship.
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To provide,
through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships,
to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate
in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism
which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism,
and goodwill.
Guided
by six permanent
Objects,
Kiwanis clubs view their role within their respective communities
with a great deal of foresight. Key aspects to operating
an effective club include:
- Evaluating
both children’s issues and community needs on an
ongoing basis
- Conducting
service projects to respond to those identified needs
- Maintaining
an active membership roster of professional business
people who have both the desire and the ability to
serve their community.
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