Comanche Kiwanis Club

Serving the children of Comanche County since 1988

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About Kiwanis
 

What is it?

“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.”

 

What does the word Kiwanis mean?

It is coined word taken from the language of an American Indian tribe that lived in the area of the country where Kiwanis was founded and means “self-expression” or to “to make oneself known”.

 

When and where does the club meet? 

The Kiwanis Club of Comanche meets every Tuesday at 12:00 noon at C.J.’s Diner on the square in Comanche.  Meals are Dutch treat.

 

What are dues?

Monthly dues are $12.00 for individuals and $19.00 for couples.  Dues may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.   Meals are not included in the dues.  Each member’s annual dues to Kiwanis International and the Texas-Oklahoma District are included.  Your dues also cover the Kiwanis International magazine, Liability Insurance while working on Kiwanis projects and Texas-Oklahoma District bi-monthly newsletter, the Ki-Notes.

 

How do I become a member?

A current member must sponsor new prospective member.  Complete a “Proposal for Membership” form and submit to any club member, along with a check for $65.00 (new member application fee) plus the first month’s dues for a total of $77.00.   Approval for membership must be voted on by the Governing board of the Club.


 

The Objectives Of Kiwanis
 

·         To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than the material values of life

·         To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

·         To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional 
      standards.

·         To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable
      citizenship.

·         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.