Terms of Reference

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

• preparing an action plan for the coming year to be presented to the club at the end of each November;

• exploring new fundraising activities including applications for government grants, raffles and hands-on events;

• setup ad hoc committees for various fundraisers; and,

• liaise with the Ways and Means Committee

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

• provide new member orientation to inform, obtain feedback, survey interests and partner them with a club

   mentor;

• to liaise with existing members to encourage involvement and participation;

• promote Kiwanis fellowship by arranging inter-club meetings;

• obtain feedback from guests about club meetings;

• encourage guests to return;

• organize a membership recruitment drive;

• conduct exit interviews;

• develop a prospective member profile to completed by all club members

WAYS AND MEANS COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

• receive suggestions for funds distribution;

• investigate requests for monies from individuals or the community;

• design, develop and recommend projects for the use of community funds;

• assist the Club in implementing funded projects;

• form links with other community groups;

• report regularly to the Club on committee activities

FINANCE COMMITTEE

• to oversee the establishment of annual financing plans;

• to assist the Club, through the Executive Committee, to implement the financial plans;

• to report to the Club Members on the activities of the committee;

• to provide the Club direction with financial procedure and policy

HOUSE COMMITTEE

• arrange for a meeting place and meals as appropriate;

• check meeting table placement, podium and any equipment required to facilitate the meeting proceedings;

• make arrangements for visitor's meals;

• assign a house member to provide a warm welcome for members and guests as they arrive at the meeting;

• to thank the guest speakers or prospective new members at the end of the meeting; and,

• The House Committee is responsible for congratulations/condolences, as necessary