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  • Tracking our progress: On target to eliminate MNT

    November 30, 2012

    As of September 2012, the Kiwanis family has raised more than US$18.2 million for The Eliminate Project, which will save or protect more than 10 million mothers and their future babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus.

    Those who have held fundraisers and those who have made contributions of any size should feel good about our progress. This success will keep our momentum going so share The Eliminate Project progress on your website, in your communications and especially in any thank-you notes.

    Thank you for all you and your club have done to get us where we are with this campaign!

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  • Recognition for your contributions to The Eliminate Project

    November 28, 2012

    Mothers and babies all over the world are benefiting from your work to raise funds for The Eliminate Project. It’s time to be recognized for your efforts.
     
    New this Kiwanis year, starting October 1, 2012, all CKI [or Key Club or Aktion Club or Builders Club or K-Kids] members and clubs are eligible for special recognition when their contributions reach a certain level.

    • Elimidallion: award given to any CKI [or Key Club or Aktion Club or Builders Club or K-Kids] member or advisor who makes a one-time donation of US$625 or more
    • 1K Clubs: status given to CKI clubs [or Key Clubs or Aktion Clubs or Builders Clubs or K-Kids clubs] that reach the US$1,000 donation level in one year (Oct. 1–Sept. 30)
    • Global Service Society: gold, silver and bronze levels of recognition, based on your club’s per-member average of contributions within one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30)

    Encourage your SLP clubs to visit the New Resources page on The Eliminate Project website and download the Kiwanis Family Recognition brochure to find out more about these awards.

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  • Eliminating MNT: Three down, 31 to go

    November 26, 2012

    Recently the World Health Organization conducted validation surveys in China, East Timor and Tanzania, and the results show that these countries have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus. That’s a big deal! In these three countries, the lives of newborns and mothers are now free from the anguish of tetanus.

    Since 1999, UNICEF and its partners—including the Kiwanis family—have eliminated the disease in 28 countries, including Liberia, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. MNT remains a deadly threat in 31 countries. The final push to eliminate MNT globally will require US$110 million and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family. Thanks for your contribution so far!
     

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  • Say “thank you” to your favorite Kiwanians

    November 22, 2012

    What are you thankful for this year? How about your sponsoring Kiwanis club? This Thanksgiving, show the Kiwanians who support your Key Club how grateful you are for their time. Before your December calendar fills up, contact your Kiwanis advisor to plan a holiday party or joint service project.
     
    Here are some fun ideas for spreading holiday cheer together:

    • Bake cookies and deliver some to fire stations, Ronald McDonald houses, or homeless shelters.
    • Collect small toys, toothbrushes, card games and candy and fill stockings for children at area shelters.
    • Write holiday wishes on strips of colorful paper then link then together to create a paper chain to decorate your school hallways.
    • Invite members and their families to go caroling.

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  • Time to turn in your Trick-or-Treat funds!

    November 20, 2012

    Halloween festivities are over, but there’s still reason to celebrate: Your hard work and creative costume ideas brought in donations for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. It’s now time to transform those funds into something even better than Halloween treats: A way to protect mothers and babies.
     
    Once you have collected all of your donations, send them in. There are two easy ways:
    1. By credit card: Call 1-800-KIWANIS, ext. 411
    2. By check: Make your check or money order payable to the Kiwanis International Foundation and send it along with a completed gift form to:

    The Eliminate Project: Campaign Office
    Kiwanis International Foundation
    3636 Woodview Trace
    Indianapolis, IN 46268
    Attn: Trick-or-Treat
     
    Don’t forget to write your club name or number on the memo line. This is important to ensure your club receives proper recognition for its efforts. It will also make sure your club receives Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF fundraising supplies next September.
     
    Clubs that raise more than US$250 by December 31, 2012, will receive a special, commemorative banner patch. So don’t forget to send in the funds you raised by the deadline.
     
    Thank you for all you’ve done to protect moms and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus!

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