In accordance with my intended Goals and Priorities as a Governor-Elect Candidate and the clear mandate evident by our election, I propose the following District Goals for the Texas-Oklahoma District during the Kiwanis year, 2006-2007. These clear objectives and essential goals are the on-going responsibilities and purpose of service upon which “We Build.”

It is only by a united spirit, clear purpose and ‘one team’ effort that our organization will grow, serve, and endure. We must return not only to the resources of community service and membership growth and success, but also a united return to sound leadership principles, fellowship, and confidence in our mission and our future.

1. Opportunity Calling. We have the opportunity to serve Kiwanis on a worldwide basis

through our District, Divisions and Clubs! Opportunity is calling each of us.

2. Membership Matters. Membership emphasis is toward growth and stability.

Membership growth teams in each Division, composed of a Division Membership

Chair and Club Membership Chairs from each club, are to be chaired by the Division

Lt. Governor and are to work with an assigned TAG Team member. This group will

work with each club in the Division to grow membership, retain current members

and build new clubs.

3. Community Service. A sound, clear, determined and pro-active community service

program to promote the name of Kiwanis. Kiwanis must be marketed at all times to

get the name recognized. With more recognition, the desire to join a winning team

that helps provide needs for everyone in the community. Membership will grow

when people know what Kiwanians do to improve the quality of life.

4. Financial Stability and Responsibility. Prioritized and demonstrated from ‘the top

down.’ Sound fiscal policies and expectations coordinated with respective growth in

membership, service, foundations and administrative cost. Timely and accurate

accountability. Frequent review and revision as necessary. An informed and

involved District Board.

5. Participation and Reward. Specific, realistic and appropriate expectations for

membership participation in all organization events. District and International

emphasis on attendance and contribution by leadership. Obtainable goals and

distinguished awards criteria supported by clear guidance, unchanging standards

and example. Earned by performance, not given by quota.

“OPPORTUNITY CALLING”