Dave Curry conducted the KI business which included consideration of resolutions and the election of KI leaders. Kiwanis club delegates, voted on a number of amendments and resolutions, including length of terms of office, balloting and use of the Kiwanis mark. Delegates took the following actions:
Amendment 1, submitted last year by Lakeland,
Fla., club.
Action: Request for withdrawal approved.
Amendment 2 - Two-year term option for
club officers
Action: Approved
Amendment 3 - Two-year term option for
lieutenant governors
Action: Approved
Amendment 4 - Two--year term option for
all district officers
Action: Withdrawn
Amendment 5 - Electronic Balloting Option
for Club Elections
Action: Approved as amended to read:
"Kiwanis clubs may make available to each member in good
standing the option to vote electronically or by paper ballot
for annual club officer elections."
Amendment 6 - Improve efficiency during
elections for international offices
Action: Approved
Amendment 7 - International president
as chairman of the board
Action: Withdrawn
Amendment 8 - District representation
on the Kiwanis International board
Action: Rejected
Amendment 9 - Regarding the use of the
Kiwanis mark
Action: Rejected
Resolution 1 - Celebrating and Fostering
Diversity
Action: Approved as amended to read: "Celebrating and Fostering
Inclusiveness"
"Therefore, be it resolved that the delegates assembled at
the 2008 International Convention in Orlando, Florida, and all
Kiwanis leaders and members to take action to create a culture
and club environment that develops and nurtures mutual respect
for all and celebrates the inclusiveness of our beloved Kiwanis.
