Welcome to the Web Site of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis International.  Kiwanis has a plan for service in your community and we invite you to join us.  Kiwanis Clubs are comprised of individuals dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.  Please help us in our mission to provide service to those in need. We have a plan!!!!             

1.  Clubs must become more outward focused.             
2.  We MUST tell our stories!             
3.  We MUST get intentional.  (Do something!!!)


JOPLIN HERE WE COME!

The 2013 MO-ARK Kiwanis District Convention is coming to Joplin, MO on August 1-4 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center. This four day event, with general sessions and breakouts happening Friday and Saturday, will be an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, learn about the district’s plans for the next year, elect a new governor, and celebrate the ability of the people of Joplin to come together and take the tragedy of a tornado and turn it into a whirlwind of caring, compassion and rebirth. We will check our progress on membership, the main topic of our Mid-Winter Convention, and see how we are doing in our quest to ELIMINATE maternal/neonatel tetanus, and have an opportunity to personally sponsor a young person so they can attend KEY LEADER.  For those of you in positions of leadership, there will be opportunities to learn about the new resources available to you, and for those wanting to assume a leadership role it’s your chance to have your questions answered. The best part of the weekend is seeing old friends and making new ones, taking in a few of Joplin’s many attractions and joining in with people from all over the world it the International Route 66 Festival which is in town the same weekend. (BOOK YOUR ROOMS EARLY) Pack your summer clothes, bring a camera, participate in the ELIMINATE walk (Saturday at 6:30 a.m.) and don’t forget an auction item for the Earl Collins silent auction. An outline of the convention agenda will be available on line about June 15th and in the June Kiwanigram. Click on the District Convention link to register and get more information.

See you in Joplin,

The District Convention Committee


Kiwanis is a service organization of  individuals willing to work to improve our local Communities and the World.  Below are important items Kiwanis Clubs and Members are working to accomplish as the Kiwanis New Year continues:

1.      Finalize Budgets and have the Club Committee Chairpersons begin their work.  Now is the time to act to have a lasting impact in our communities in 2013

2.      Review notes from District and International Conventions on implementing plans that benefits our Clubs

3.      Encourage Club Presidents, Board of Directors, and other Club Leaders to have their Clubs sponsor a membership drive in 20124.      Solicit students to participate in the Key Leader Program and provide financial help to those students attending the program that weekend

5.      Strive to find one new member for every Club in 2012   

Our District Convention in August of 2012 was wildly successful as Kiwanians gave $7,500 in donations to the Assistance League of St. Louis, the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition in St. Louis, and the Salvation Army Joplin Relief Center.  But equally important, we had the time to meet new friends and to learn how to share service in our communities.  Our Mid-Winter Conference will be held February 22nd in Springdale, Arkansas.  We look forward to meeting you there.   

Sincerely, Gary L. Goebel
Governor Mo-Ark
Kiwanis “We Build Leaders”

Missouri-Arkansas Governor Attends Golf Event

On Oct. 15th the Richmond Kiwanis’s Golf Tournament committee was honored to have Governor Gary attend and participate in the Richmond, Missouri Kiwanis' Club's 2nd Annual Golf Event. We just wanted to share this picture with you. His golf partner is Brian, also of the North Kansas City Kiwanis Club. We have named the golf tournament after long time Elementary Principal in Richmond, Bill George.  





GET SET FOR 2013 KIWANIS CONVENTIONS! 

Hello Kiwanians;

I hope you are making plans to attend the upcoming Conventions that are quickly approaching us.  The Kiwanis International Convention in Vancouver,Canada- June 27 through June 30. The proposed dues increase of $15 may come up again for a vote at this  International convention.  The delegate session at the convention gives you the opportunity to present your ideas, either in favor of or against any proposal made. Make sure your club has representation at the convention to ensure your voice being heard. 

The Mo-Ark District Mid-Winter Conference will be February 22-24, 2013. The Mo-Ark Convention will be held in Springdale, Arkansas. Registration forms are up on our moarkkiwanis.org website under Mid-Winter Conference in the side bar . The local conference committee is working to make our Mid-Winter event a great event. Please continue to check the website for updated information.


Our Mo-Ark District Convention will be August 1-4 (New Dates).  The Mo-Ark Convention will be held in Joplin, Missouri.  The local convention committee is gearing up to ensure our convention will be a great event. Please continue to check the website for updated information. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DISTRICT CONVENTION, GO TO THE District Convention Page 

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Kiwanis is a global organization of local clubs comprising adult men and women who provide service to their communities. Kiwanians participate in projects and fund raisers that provide assistance to local charities, hospitals, schools, shelters, other community organizations, and individuals.

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 These Six Permanent Objects of Kiwanis were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver, Colorado.  Through the decades they remained unchanged.

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. 

 

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.

To provide through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.

 

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Message from the District Governor GARY GOEBEL

Thank you visiting the Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanis website.  Kiwanis is a service organization of  individuals willing to work to improve our local Communities and the World.  Below are important items Kiwanis Clubs and Members are working to accomplish as the Kiwanis New Year begins: 1.      Finalize Budgets and have the Club Committee Chairpersons begin their work.  Now is the time to act to have a lasting impact in our communities in 2013 2.      Review notes from District and International Conventions on implementing plans that benefits our Clubs 3.      Encourage Club Presidents, Board of Directors, and other Club Leaders to have their Clubs sponsor a membership drive in 20124.      Solicit students to participate in the Key Leader Program and provide financial help to those students attending the program that weekend 5.      Strive to find one new member for every Club in 2012    Our District Convention in August of 2012 was wildly successful as Kiwanians gave $7,500 in donations to the Assistance League of St. Louis, the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition in St. Louis, and the Salvation Army Joplin Relief Center.  But equally important, we had the time to meet new friends and to learn how to share service in our communities.  Our Mid-Winter Conference will be held February 22nd in Springdale, Arkansas.  We look forward to meeting you there.    Sincerely, Gary L. Goebel, Governor Missouri-Arkansas District Kiwanis International