Clubs can show their generosity by becoming Model Clubs

December certainly was the season for giving for many Kiwanis clubs around the world. Six clubs stepped up to become Model Clubs during the month, bringing the worldwide total to 58 Model Clubs as of December 2011. Becoming a Model Club has a huge impact in the fight to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, which is a great example of how Kiwanians uniting toward a common goal can change the world. These clubs combined to save or protect more than 50,000 women and their future babies.

Has your club considered answering the call to become a Model Club? It can become one by averaging US$750 or more per-member, which saves or protects an average of more than 416 lives per member! You can combine a number of different methods to go toward raising these funds through your club.

These methods include:

• Inspiring club members to commit individual gifts or pledges.
• Making gifts or pledges from the club treasury.
• Giving gifts or pledges from the club foundation.
• Generating gifts with service projects and fundraising activities.
• Attracting gifts and pledges from local businesses. Please be sure to visit www.The EliminateProject.org for additional guidance on fundraising from businesses.

When your club uses a combination of these methods, you may be surprised at how quickly the club can reach Model Club status. Think about ways your club can generate funds and talk to your fellow club members. Perhaps you can inspire your club to become a leader in The Eliminate Project as a Model Club!