Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: KIWANIS MAGAZINE - PUBLISHED EIGHT (8) TIMES PER YEAR, THIS IS THE PRIMARY EDUCATION TOOL USED BY KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS ON THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. ALL MEMBERS IN THE US AND CANADA ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAGAZINE AT $8 ANNUALLY. THE MAGAZINE CONTAINS ARTICLES ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL, FUNDRAISING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH PROTECTION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER TOPICS THAT ENCOURAGE MEMBERS ON THE BENEFITS OF PERFORMING COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. LIABILITY INSURANCE - A SERVICE THAT KIWANIS PROVIDES TO MEMBERS AND CLUBS IS THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM. THIS INSURANCE PROTECTS MEMBERS AND CLUBS FROM LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE MANY ACTITIVITES AND PROJECTS THAT A KIWANIS CLUBS PERFORMS DURING A YEAR. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A KIWANIS CLUB IS FOR ITS MEMBERS TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HAVING THIS LIABILITY INSURANCE PROTECTION, ALLOWS CLUBS TO ENGAGE IN PROJECTS THAT HELP THEIR COMMUNITIES. KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION & ELIMINATE PROJECT - KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL IS A PARTNER WITH THE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. THIS PARTNERSHIP IS IN THE FORM OF SHARED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, SHARED PERSONNEL, SHARED IDEAS, AND SHARED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. WHEN NEEDED ALL OF THESE CAN BE PROVIDED TO KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION OF SERVING KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES. THE ELIMINATE PROJECT IS A JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL, KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION AND UNICEF DEDICATED TO RAISING MONEY TO HELP UNICEF SUPPORT THE ELIMINATION OF MATERNAL AND NEONATAL TETANUS AROUND THE GLOBE. KIWANIS MERCHANDISE - KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES MEMBERS AND CLUBS WITH MATERIALS AND MERCHANDISE THAT ARE FREE OR AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. THIS MATERIAL/MERCHANDISE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST MEMBERS TO CARRY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB AND TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION DURING SUCH CLUB ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A CLUB TO HAVE THE NEEDED MATERIALS AND MERCHANDISE TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6 | CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR ACTIVE MEMBERS. REGULAR ACTIVE MEMBERS THAT ARE FROM KIWANIS CLUBS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER AS QUALIFIED DELEGATES TO THE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE. EACH KIWANIS CLUB IN GOOD STANDING IS ALLOWED TO HAVE TWO DELEGATES AT THE CONVENTION. THERE ARE OTHER MEMBERS (BECAUSE OF THEIR CURRENT OR PAST ELECTED STATUS AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL) THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE DELEGATES AT LARGE AND ALSO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7A & 7B | VOTING RIGHTS AND DECISION APPROVAL BY MEMBERS: REGULAR ACTIVE MEMBERS THAT ARE FROM KIWANIS CLUBS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER AS QUALIFIED DELEGATES TO THE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE TO CHANGE TO ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS). EACH KIWANIS CLUB IN GOOD STANDING IS ALLOWED TO HAVE TWO DELEGATES AT THE CONVENTION. THERE ARE OTHER MEMBERS (BECAUSE OF THEIR CURRENT OR PAST ELECTED STATUS AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL) THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE DELEATES AT LARGE AND ALSO PARTICPATE IN ANY VOTE TO CHANGE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B | PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: TAX RETURN IS COMPILED BY THE CONTROLLER, COMPLETED BY OUR INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR, AND IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED AND FILED WITH THE IRS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES AN EMAIL OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C | MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH C.O.I. POLICY: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE ACTIVITIES AND BOARD MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR ARE REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL. ALL BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A FORM ANNUALLY INDICATING THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. DOCUMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQURED TO READ THE POLICY AND DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT DOES ARISE, A BOARD MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON SUCH AGENDA ITEMS THAT THEY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A & 15B | PROCESS TO REVIEW PRESIDENT, OFFICER, & KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: A SALARY BAND FOR THE POSITION IS CREATED THAT REFLECTS COMPENSATION BASED UPON LEVEL OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, AND SPECIFIC TRAINING OR SKILLS ALONG WITH A COMPARISON TO EQUIVALENT POSITIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE LOCATION OF THE POSITION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION BASED ON HOW THE INDIVIDUAL MEETS THE CRITERIA OF THE POSITION AND ON THE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES AND RESULTS ACHIEVED. ALL POSITIONS HAVE A CORREPSONDING SALARY BAND DETERMINED SIMILARLY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BAND. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS ALSO DISCUSSED IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE SALARY OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON SIMILAR CRITERIA. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS COMPLETED IN JUNE 2014 BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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