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Membership

Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the unique needs of their communities and address worldwide issues by “Serving the Children of the World.” 

Founded in Detroit, Michigan, USA, in 1915 by a group of businessmen, Kiwanis International is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today, the entire Kiwanis family has more than 600,000 members represented by 13,000 clubs. Kiwanis clubs serve in 96 countries around the world and achieve what individuals cannot do alone.

Prospective members are invited to join by existing members. The club's board of directors then reviews membership information for approval. Beyond initial induction fees, members contribute annual dues as determined by the club. Kiwanis clubs meet weekly or twice a month. Members, on average, invest about six hours a month by participating in meetings, projects, and volunteering in their community.

Objects of Kiwanis

Individual clubs throughout the world are guided by the six objects of Kiwanis. The framework of these six objects are the guiding force in all of the efforts put forth by Kiwanians.

	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

Through Kiwanis membership, individuals give their talent, time, and love to those in need. Kiwanians worldwide dedicate themselves to a way of life in which they believe.

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