New club builders - new club charter gifts

As Kiwanis clubs continue to reflect their members and their communities, new formats of clubs have been encouraged by the organization. These formats include Internet clubs, 3-2-1 clubs, young professional clubs and others. While these clubs have evolved in recent years, the practice of providing new club charter gifts has not adapted to reflect these new club formats. 
As an example, an internet club does not have a purpose for a gong, gavel, banner, or flag as their meetings do not take place in a physical room where these items may be displayed. Unfortunately, these items go unused.

To meet these changing needs, Kiwanis International is now offering a "Kiwanis Kash" certificate to all new clubs that can be redeemed in a one-time purchase of either the traditional new club charter gifts (including the gong, gavel, banner, and flag) or a total retail value of US$350 of merchandise. All new clubs will still receive member pins, membership certificates, and other items not considered "gifts" and would be eligible to redeem offers for one free International Convention registration and a free BUG or Terrific Kids kit in addition to redeeming the Kiwanis Kash certificate. 

This new process begins January 1, 2011.