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New Member’s Orientation. Overview. National Service Project Resources National Staff The Structure of The Association Map of the Districts Executive Positions Classes of Membership Bank Accounts Rules of Order Kin Tradition & Expectations. O’Canada Song Kin Song & Grace - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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New Member’s Orientation
OverviewO’Canada SongKin Song & GraceMission Statement & MottoObjects of The AssociationThe Association & YouFounder HalHistory of Kin CanadaInformationMeetingsNational AwardsNation Recognition Awards
National Service ProjectResourcesNational StaffThe Structure of The AssociationMap of the DistrictsExecutive PositionsClasses of MembershipBank AccountsRules of OrderKin Tradition & Expectations
O’Canada
O’Canada! Our home and native land!True patriot love in all thy sons command
With glowing hearts we see thee riseThe True North strong and free!From far and wide, O’Canada,We stand on guard for thee.
Good keep our land glorious and free!O’Canada, we stand on guard for theeO’Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
Kin Song & GraceHere we are, together once again,One and all a happy bunch of Kin;
Leave your cares and troubles for a whileLet your face break forth in smile!
Look around, grab someone by the hand,They’re your friends, the finest in the landNow, all set, let’s shout to beat the band.
KINSMEN! KINETTES & KIN!
Happy to meet. Sorry to part.Happy to meet again.
May the Lord make us true KinIn our thoughts and deedsAnd make us truly gratefulFor the food we receive.
AMEN.
Mission Statements & Motto
External Mission Statement Kin Canada is a dynamic volunteer organization enriching our communities through service work while embracing National pride, positive values, personal development and lasting friendships.
Internal Mission StatementGrow, Learn, Make Friends, Have fun
Our Motto“Serving the Community’s Greatest Need”
Object of the Association
The Object of the Association shall be to promote & direct service work through fellowship amongst its members, to end that:
They may enjoy personal development through KinThey may be improved and educated in modern business and
professional methods and ethicsThe involvement of each in the enrichment of their community may be
stimulatedA spirit of cooperation, tolerance, understanding and equality among all
nations and peoples be fostered and that unity of thought and purpose throughout Canada be established toward this goal
They shall serve their community’s greatest need
The Association and You
As Kinsmen & Kinettes, we belong to a very special association and should be proud of our achievements. Our pride in the Canadian way of life and personal development increases with our Kin experience.
The Association is represented in all parts of Canada by members of all creeds and colours. The high ideals of fellowship, personal development, and a commitment to community service unites us all.
As of February 28 2013, there are 284 Kinsmen Clubs, 154 Kinette Clubs and 35 Kin Clubs representing a total membership of 6565.
Founder
Our Founder Hal Rogers, O.B.E, O.C
History of Kin Canada
Founded by Harold Rogers (Hal) February 20, 1920, in Hamilton, Ontario
First club – The Kinsmen Club of Hamilton 1921 – Club in Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver First National Convention 1922 in Hamilton Kinsmen wives started meeting in the late 1920’s
To review Kin’s history, please visit Kin Canada’s website:
KIN CANADA HISTORY
InformationThe name of the organization is KIN CANADA
The Association Crest: Our emblem is composed of a cross and square intertwined and surrounded by thirteen maple leaves. The cross is a St. Andrew’s cross, which has been the symbol of service by personal sacrifice for centuries, and the underlying principle of the Kin Association. The square had been the symbol of virtue and justice for ever long.
Information
Official colours: The Association shall be RED and WHITE
Kin Flag: The Kin flag shall be twice as long as it wide with the white background
MeetingsClub Level
At the general meetings all members discuss the business of our Association and exchange information.
At the executive meetings all executive officers share ideas about the long and short term plan of their club.
Zone LevelSpring Zone business meetings are to discuss issues at the Zone level.
District LevelThere are two meetings; Fall Leadership Conference and District Convention.
National LevelThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held once a year in August.
National Awards1. Founding Members Speaking Award2. Maple Leaf Award of Distinction3. Founder’s Award for Achievement4. GEM Award5. Vision 2020 GEM Award6. Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award7. Hal & Elspeth Rogers National Service Award8. National Quill Award9. Ken Pierce Membership Growth Award10. Boake Efficiency Award11. Outstanding Club Award12. Outstanding Kin Award13. Outstanding Zone Award14. Decew-Phee Outstanding District Award15. Bill Skelly Award
National Recognition Awards
Vision 2020 Green Project Award
Vision 2020 Green Club Award
Communication AwardFor complete details about the National Awards Program, please visit Kin Canada website: NATIONAL AWARDS
National Service Project
Cystic Fibrosis Canada money raised is used for research programs to find a cure
or control for the disease
Cystic Fibrosis Canada was suggested as a National
project in the mid 1970s but it was not until 1987 that it
was officially adopted as a our national service project
Resources
• General Operating By-laws• District By-laws• Zone By-laws• Club By-laws• Kin Canada National website • District, zone or club website• Kin Magazine| CyberNews | KINnections• District, zone or club Newsletter
Resources
• Social media: facebook, twitter, blogs• Kin National Headquarters staff• National Board of Directors• National Committee members• Governors• Deputy Governors• Directors• Cross and Square (book)• Only in Canada (book)
National Staff
Ric McDonald, Executive Director & CEO1-800-745-5546 ext. 216
Carmen Preston, Office Managerext. 206
Laura Hamilton, Administrative Assistant ext. 214
Melina Hayward, Membership Service Coordinatorext. 201
National Staff
Melanie Nieson, Risk Management Coordinatorext. 208
Nadyne Esson, Marketing Coordinatorext. 204
Lauren MacDonald, Communications Coordinatorext. 203
Cristen Quigley, Service Coordinatorext. 206
Bick Trinh, Member Relations Coordinatorext. 207
The Structure of The Association1. Active Member2. Club – You belong to the Kin/Kinsmen/Kinette Club of __________3. Zone – Your club along with other clubs is part of a Zone4. *District – Your zone joins in with other zones to form your District5. National – Composed of eight Districts, form coast to coast across
Canada
District 1 – Southern OntarioDistrict 2 – Manitoba & Western OntarioDistrict 3 – Saskatchewan District 4 – Alberta & Northwest TerritoriesDistrict 5 – British Columbia & Yukon TerritoriesDistrict 6 – Eastern Ontario & QuebecDistrict 7 – Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Price Edward
Island & Newfoundland & Labrador)District 8 – Central & Northern Ontario
The Structure of The Association
Executive Director/ CEO
Executive Director/ CEO
Association Staff
Association Staff
Governors (Districts)
Governors (Districts)
National Board of Directors
National Board of Directors
Board Committees
Board Committees
Club Presidents
Club Presidents
Club Members
Club Members
Club Members
Club Members
Club Presidents
Club Presidents
Club Members
Club Members
Club Members
Club Members
National Committees
National Committees
Deputy Governors(Zones)
Deputy Governors(Zones)
Map of the Districts Across Canada
Executive PositionsClub Executives
PresidentVice PresidentPast PresidentMembership DirectorService DirectorRisk ManagerSecretaryTreasurerRegisterBulletin Editor
District ExecutivesGovernorVice GovernorPast GovernorService DirectorMembership DirectorDistrict CoordinatorRisk ManagerAwards ChairSecretaryTreasurer
National Board of Directors National President National Vice President National Past President Eight National Directors
Classes of MembershipActive Members
Active Life Members
Life Members
Honorary Members
Associate Members
Campus Clubs
K-40 & K-ette
Rules of Order
Rules of Order Recognition by Chair Address to the Chair
Motions Discussions
Amendments Point of Order
Questions Voting
Carried of defeated Committee of the whole
Kin Traditions & ExpectationsO’Canada
Opening with Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin songObjects
Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin GraceSergeant-at-arms
Protocols1. Kinship is a way of life, not just attendance at meetings2. Kinship is a spirit of friendship3. Regular attendance to the best of your ability4. A limited financial obligation to the club5. A willingness to follow through with any duty assigned to and
accepted by you6. A interest in personal leadership development to help you grow7. A development of your interest in the club’s activities
