MANY ACTIVE COMMITTEES

Our Club members enjoy working together, creating lasting friendships, and having fun with a purpose. Leadership opportunities abound; experienced mentors are available to assist. With over 40 Club committees to choose from, there is a place for most every interest, and if not, we can always start something new.

  • Administrative Budget
    Implement strategies to strengthen and support the club’s administrative budget and prepare budget for board approval.
  • Adult Care Thanksgiving
    Coordinate Thanksgiving dinner for elderly at the Adult Care Center.
  • Aktion Club
    Manage relationship with Aktion Club.
  • Birthday Recognition
    Call attention each month to members celebrating birthdays.
  • Board of Directors
    Lead and manage the Club.
  • Bocce
    Plan and conduct fun Bocce event.
  • Book Club
    Jointly read, explore, and discuss selected books.
  • Builders Club
    Manage relationships with Builders Clubs in area middle schools..
  • Business Outreach and Corporate Membership
    Form relationships between our club and local area businesses to increase our club’s visibility, and enhance community awareness; promote business membership.
  • Career and Technical Education
    Manage awarding of scholarships to students engaged in career and technical education.
  • CHIP Backpacks
    Coordinate the collection of funds to purchase backpacks and school supplies for children entering elementary school.
  • Communications
    Promote and enhance the image of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke within our community.
  • Environment
    Plan and implement projects which have a positive impact on our local environment.
  • Environment Scholarships
    Solicit applications from Roanoke students currently attending one of four designated local colleges or universities and majoring in an environment-related degree, develop selection criteria, evaluate, and recommend scholarship awards.
  • Fun Social Events
    Conduct a variety of fun activities to encourage social interaction among our members; promote and encourage non-members to attend.
  • Grant Applications and Awards
    Solicit proposals from local nonprofit organizations, develop selection criteria, evaluate, and recommend grant awards.
  • High School Academic Scholarships
    Solicit applications from local High Schools with Key Clubs, develop selection criteria, evaluate, and recommend scholarship awards.
  • Introspection
    Coordinate weekly club meeting introspection.
  • K-Kids
    Manage relationships with K-Kids in area primary and elementary schools.
  • Key Clubs
    Manage relationships with Key Clubs in area High Schools.
  • Kids Fishing Day
    Conduct a program for children to participate in a fishing rodeo.
  • Kiwanis Kares
    Tend to members’ needs outside Kiwanis meetings.
  • Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day (KPAD) Fundraiser
    Conduct annual signature fundraising event to include serving pancakes, auctioning the Mill Mountain Star, and conducting a raffle and yard sale.
  • Kiwanis Website
    Maintain content on club’s website.
  • Meals on Wheels
    Participate in the Meals on Wheels program.
  • Membership and Engagement
    Increase and diversify membership and assist new members in becoming engaged with the club and its service activities.
  • Membership Directory
    Produce directory of Club members and committees.
  • Music
    Coordinate occasional music and songs for club meetings and other events.
  • Nature Park
    Develop a park adjacent to the Kiwanis Playground that provides educational and recreational opportunities for area residents.
  • New Member Inductions
    Lead induction ceremonies for new members.
  • Nominating
    Develop a slate of candidates for officers and directors.
  • Photography
    Take photos of weekly meeting and other club events.
  • Pledge
    Coordinate weekly club meeting pledge of allegiance.
  • Policy
    Conduct review of existing club policy documents, develop updates where needed, and present updated documents for approval.
  • Prayer Breakfast
    Organize and lead an interfaith breakfast on the National Day of Prayer to develop understanding and goodwill among those professing different religious faiths.
  • Presidential Advisors
    Provide information, recommendations, and guidance to the club President.
  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing
    Ring the bell for the Salvation Army during the three nights of “Dickens of a Christmas.”
  • Service Leadership Programs
    Advise, support and encourage leadership and growth among students in local school Key Clubs, K-Kids Club, and the Aktion Club.
  • Set-Up and Take Down
    Perform weekly set-up of club meeting elements including keyboard, pipe, drape, banners, gavel and bell.
  • Social Media
    Post information about Club events and highlights on social media.
  • Speakers Bureau
    Give presentations about our Club to other organizations.
  • Sponsorships
    Solicit support from corporate sponsors.
  • Spring Fun Day
    Participate in community event held in proximity to the Kiwanis Playground and Nature Park.
  • Strategic Oversight
    Manage implementation of the strategic plan.
  • Technology
    Perform weekly set-up of club meeting Zoom cameras and presentation computer.
  • Weekly Newsletter
    Edit and publish weekly club newsletter.
  • Weekly Speakers
    Recruit speakers for weekly meetings to address meaningful topics related to the mission, vision and values of the club.
  • Welcome and Registration
    Greet and register attendees, and introduce visitors at each meeting.
  • West End Center Holiday Party
    Conduct the annual Holiday party for West End Center children, including the purchase and wrapping of gifts and arranging for a visit from Santa and the gang.
  • Young Professionals
    Develop programs and implement strategies designed to make Kiwanis an attractive option for a younger audience of professionals within our community.