During Kiwanis Membership Month in May, clubs can organize a variety of events to promote membership, showcase their impact, and engage their community. Here are some event ideas that Kiwanis clubs can consider:
- Open House / Membership Drive
• Host an open house where potential members can learn about the club’s mission, activities, and community impact. Include presentations from current members, stories of service projects, and information about how to join.
• Provide refreshments, giveaways, and opportunities for networking.
- Service Projects Showcase
• Organize a community service event where current members and potential members can volunteer together. This could be a cleanup, a food drive, or working at a local shelter.
• Highlight ongoing service projects that members are involved in and invite new members to join in.
- Social Mixers or Networking Events
• Hold a casual social event, such as a happy hour, picnic, or dinner, where prospective members can meet current members, learn about the club’s goals, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.
• Create a fun atmosphere with activities, games, and shared stories about Kiwanis’ impact.
- Public Speaking / Awareness Campaign
• Host a public speaking event, panel discussion, or forum about issues impacting children and communities that Kiwanis works to address. This can help to raise awareness about the club’s work and attract new members who are passionate about those causes.
• Invite local community leaders, influencers, or even children from the organizations Kiwanis supports to speak about the impact.
- Charity Events or Fundraisers
• Organize a charity event or fundraiser, such as a 5k run, silent auction, or community fair, that raises money for local children’s programs or Kiwanis-supported initiatives.
• These events can be a great way to engage the public and show the tangible results of the club’s efforts.
- Kiwanis Day of Service
• Dedicate a day to a large community service project that involves current members, potential members, and families. This could be anything from building playgrounds to hosting health fairs or supporting local schools.
• It’s a powerful way to show how Kiwanis impacts the community and gives people a chance to experience the club’s work firsthand.
- Member Testimonials and Video Campaigns
• Create a series of social media posts or videos featuring current members sharing why they joined Kiwanis, what it means to them, and the impact it has had on their lives.
• This campaign could help attract potential members who resonate with these personal stories.
- Youth Engagement Events
• Engage youth in the community by organizing events like talent shows, essay contests, or art exhibitions to celebrate and highlight the work Kiwanis does for children. Invite their families to learn more about the club.
• This can be a fun, impactful way to involve families in the process of joining Kiwanis.
- Kiwanis Club Information Booths
• Set up an information booth at local community events, farmers’ markets, or fairs. This gives you the opportunity to talk to a larger group of people, answer questions about the club, and hand out membership materials.
• Consider having members available to speak about Kiwanis’ impact in the community and globally.
- Partnership with Local Schools or Organizations
• Partner with local schools or community groups to sponsor an event or collaborate on a service project. This could be a reading event, providing supplies for students, or creating educational materials.
• These collaborations could also highlight Kiwanis’ focus on children’s well-being and invite potential members to get involved.
- Family Day / Bring a Friend Day
• Organize a family-friendly event where current members can bring friends or family who may be interested in joining. This could be a fun outing, like a picnic, bowling, or a sports day.
• It’s an informal way to build community while also talking about Kiwanis and what it stands for.
By hosting these types of events, Kiwanis clubs can create awareness, demonstrate the benefits of membership, and engage potential members in meaningful ways.
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Last Updated: March 8, 2025 by pennsylvaniakiwanis
Gear up for Membership May!
During Kiwanis Membership Month in May, clubs can organize a variety of events to promote membership, showcase their impact, and engage their community. Here are some event ideas that Kiwanis clubs can consider:
• Host an open house where potential members can learn about the club’s mission, activities, and community impact. Include presentations from current members, stories of service projects, and information about how to join.
• Provide refreshments, giveaways, and opportunities for networking.
• Organize a community service event where current members and potential members can volunteer together. This could be a cleanup, a food drive, or working at a local shelter.
• Highlight ongoing service projects that members are involved in and invite new members to join in.
• Hold a casual social event, such as a happy hour, picnic, or dinner, where prospective members can meet current members, learn about the club’s goals, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.
• Create a fun atmosphere with activities, games, and shared stories about Kiwanis’ impact.
• Host a public speaking event, panel discussion, or forum about issues impacting children and communities that Kiwanis works to address. This can help to raise awareness about the club’s work and attract new members who are passionate about those causes.
• Invite local community leaders, influencers, or even children from the organizations Kiwanis supports to speak about the impact.
• Organize a charity event or fundraiser, such as a 5k run, silent auction, or community fair, that raises money for local children’s programs or Kiwanis-supported initiatives.
• These events can be a great way to engage the public and show the tangible results of the club’s efforts.
• Dedicate a day to a large community service project that involves current members, potential members, and families. This could be anything from building playgrounds to hosting health fairs or supporting local schools.
• It’s a powerful way to show how Kiwanis impacts the community and gives people a chance to experience the club’s work firsthand.
• Create a series of social media posts or videos featuring current members sharing why they joined Kiwanis, what it means to them, and the impact it has had on their lives.
• This campaign could help attract potential members who resonate with these personal stories.
• Engage youth in the community by organizing events like talent shows, essay contests, or art exhibitions to celebrate and highlight the work Kiwanis does for children. Invite their families to learn more about the club.
• This can be a fun, impactful way to involve families in the process of joining Kiwanis.
• Set up an information booth at local community events, farmers’ markets, or fairs. This gives you the opportunity to talk to a larger group of people, answer questions about the club, and hand out membership materials.
• Consider having members available to speak about Kiwanis’ impact in the community and globally.
• Partner with local schools or community groups to sponsor an event or collaborate on a service project. This could be a reading event, providing supplies for students, or creating educational materials.
• These collaborations could also highlight Kiwanis’ focus on children’s well-being and invite potential members to get involved.
• Organize a family-friendly event where current members can bring friends or family who may be interested in joining. This could be a fun outing, like a picnic, bowling, or a sports day.
• It’s an informal way to build community while also talking about Kiwanis and what it stands for.
By hosting these types of events, Kiwanis clubs can create awareness, demonstrate the benefits of membership, and engage potential members in meaningful ways.
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