Tablet of Honor and Hixson Fellows - No greater honor than helping another

A firm handshake, a nice note and a pat on the back are great ways to say "thank you." But sometimes we'd like to do more, especially when an outgoing officer, club member or community leader has gone way above and beyond to help kids in need.

By making a US$2,000 donation for the Tablet of Honor [www.kiwanis.org/foundation/tablet] or US$1,000 for the George F. Hixson Fellowship [www.kiwanis.org/foundation/hixson] membership for a special individual, your gift does double-duty: the honoree knows how much their service means to your club and the Kiwanis International Foundation pays it forward by serving even more children in that person's name.

Whichever award you choose, the person you're honoring will receive beautiful commemorative items that they will cherish for a lifetime. Tablet of Honor recipients get a custom-engraved plaque, lapel pin and pocket crest, while George F. Hixson Fellows receive a lapel pin and two numbered medallions on blue-and-white ribbons: one to be worn and another encased in a custom-engraved walnut display box.

It's easy to make your gift online at www.kiwanis.org/foundation/tablet or www.kiwanis.org/foundation/hixson, where you can also learn more about these prestigious honors. Or you can call 1-800-549-2647 ext. 267 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or +1-317-217-6267 for assistance.