KIWANIS 2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM OUR LEADERS Kiwanis International is a global community of volunteers. We’re members of local clubs, but we’re also a worldwide family — an organization in which people of all ages, talents and experiences bond over the chance to change children’s lives. Because kids need Kiwanis.

We reach them through service, fundraising and partnerships. And we make a difference by addressing Kiwanis causes. In the 2018-19 Kiwanis year, these included: • The international impact of The Eliminate Project and our ongoing effort to reduce iodine deficiency. • The local impact of club and district service projects, as well as disaster relief. STAN SODERSTROM Executive Director • Leadership and development for Kiwanis family members of all ages. Kiwanis International and Of course, the world is always an unpredictable and even perilous place for kids and Kiwanis Children’s Fund their families. Even before the worldwide pandemic of 2020, Kiwanis International was addressing issues of protection and preparation. In 2018-19, for instance, we continued laying the groundwork for a comprehensive youth-protection initiative, which will ultimately require that all Kiwanis family adults read our recent Youth Protection Guidelines — and that all who volunteer as advisors for our clubs for children and youth have criminal history background checks. That commitment is also evident financially. Kiwanis International’s investment in legal and liability protection continued to grow in 2018-19. From risk management to insurance and more, our commitment rose more than US$1 million from the previous year — to more than $4 million. (See “Financials,” beginning on page 20.) In an uncertain world, there is no such thing as perfect foresight. But uncertainty only heightens the importance of safeguarding what is most important. For Kiwanis International, that means the youth we serve and the members who serve them. In that way, we protect the worldwide organization as a whole — and all the good we do for the children of the world. Two leaders who have helped make the world a safer and happier place for kids are 2018-19 Kiwanis International President Poly Lat and 2018-19 Kiwanis Children’s Fund President George Cadman. When Poly passed away in September 2019, many of us noted the impact of his life and leadership. I’m pleased to From our leaders 1 acknowledge him again — and to thank George for his continuing dedication to service that changes lives. Kiwanis around the world 2 All in the family 4 Close to home 6 One world, one family 10 During the 2018-19 Kiwanis 2018-19 Kiwanis International A legacy of leadership 12 year, support for the work of President Poly Lat passed Donors 14 the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, away on September 18, A letter from the CFO 19 including fulfillment of our 2019. A Kiwanis member for commitment to the success Financials 20 nearly 30 years, he served as of The Eliminate Project, president from October 1, Kiwanis partners 24 remained strong. Funding 2018, until his death. During Kiwanis resources & marketplace 25 of club and district grants a 2018 meeting of his Kiwanis Kiwanis International Board 26 enabled Kiwanians globally club in Manila, Lat said: “This Kiwanis Children’s Fund Board 27 to serve their communities is why I like Kiwanis. We work. Staff leadership 28 GEORGE CADMAN locally. POLY LAT (1956-2019) We serve. And we have fun 2018-19 President 2018-19 President together.” Kiwanis Children’s Fund Kiwanis International

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GLOBALLY EFFECTIVE KiwanisKiwanis districts districts and and areas areas map map At home or afar. In a quiet community, a cosmopolitan city or a distant country. No matter where a kid needs Kiwanis, our members reach out to help with concern, care and commitment. More than half a million individuals around the globe proudly call themselves members of the Kiwanis family, devoting more than 19 million hours to service every year.