To amend your club bylaws by adopting the current Standard Form for Club Bylaws, the new bylaws must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the active and senior members in attendance at a club meeting announced for that purpose and at which a quorum is present. (Quorum is 1/3 of the active and senior members).
The Standard Form for Club Bylaws provides uniform functioning among all clubs in key areas of operation. Therefore, the only changes permitted are those specifically indicated as alternates, options, or requested information (see areas highlighted in yellow).
To submit your bylaws via hard copy:
• Print two copies of the attached Standard Form;
• On both copies, select relevant alternates and options and complete all requested information;
• On both copies, date and sign (club president and secretary) at the end regarding club adoption;
• Mail both copies to the International Office for approval.
To submit your bylaws via e-mail:
• The attached copy can be completed electronically. However, at this time there is no electronic submit button;
• Electronically select relevant alternates and options and complete all requested information;
• Electronically enter the date and names requested at the end. Note: Entering names on the lines
for both club president and secretary certifies that your club has properly adopted these bylaws.
• Save a copy to your desktop, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher.
Download a free copy by going to http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
• E-mail one completed, saved copy to clubbylaws@kiwanis.org.
After review and upon approval, one copy will be returned to you for the club's permanent files (via mail or e-mail, as originally submitted). Please allow two-four weeks for review and approval.
If you need assistance, contact Rene Keller, Club Processing Representative, at
cIubbylaws@hwanis.org or by phone at 1-800-549-2647 (toll-free in U.S, and Canada) or 317-875-8755 (all other areas), extension 203.
Thank you!
