Committees

Kiwanis Club of Louisiana State University

Much of the creation, planning, and coordination of activities is normally done in committees. Each member is asked to join one or more committees.

Committee Name	Purpose	Duties
Board of Directors	Overall management of club.
Community Service	Ensure the club has an active array of service activities that address meaningful needs in the community.	Identify, recommend, coordinate, and evaluate service projects to which the club may provide manpower, finances, or management.
Financial Review	Ensure financial stability of the club through accuracy and completeness of financial records and adherence to adopted budgets, Kiwanis policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable laws.	Conduct an annual examination of the club’s financial records including journals of income and expenses, supporting documentation, bank reconciliations, financial statements, member assessments, legal reporting, and any other financial information and then submit a report
Fundraising	Ensure adequate financial resources to maintain the service program.	Identify, evaluate, recommend, and coordinate activities through which the club raises funds for its service projects.
Meetings & Properties	Promote club prosperity, education, and camaraderie by facilitating smooth-running and entertaining meetings and other events.	Handle physical arrangements for club meetings, arrange speakers, care for club properties, and plan and coordinate special events and social activities.
Membership	Ensure continuing club existence through membership maintenance and growth.	Identify, recruit, and orient additional members; provide ongoing Kiwanis education for all members; maintain membership by soliciting feedback from members and communicating with absent members; publish rosters; and promote participation in club activities and projects.
Public Relations	Assist club growth through community recognition.	Publicize the club’s identity, activities, and member recruitment through a website, social media, print and audio outlets, and appropriate community events.
Recognitions	Promote internal membership pride and camaraderie and extend external public awareness of club involvement in the LSU and Baton Rouge communities.	Coordinate efforts to recognize achievements (a) by members such as new member sponsorships, perfect attendance, various Kiwanis honors, personal celebrations, and other accomplishments or milestones and (b) by others in the community such as annual LSU Leadership, LSU Service, Divisions 8E/8W Outstanding Kiwanian, and Divisions 8E/8W Kiwanian of the Year awards.
Sponsored Programs	Ensure proper leadership and assistance for sponsored programs.	Advise and coordinate with any Circle K Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids Clubs, or Aktion Clubs sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of LSU.

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