New Member’s Orientation

1. New Member’s Orientation

2. Overview • Nation Recognition Awards • 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 • Mission Statement & Motto • Objects of The Association • The Association & You • Founder Hal • History of Kin Canada • Information • Meetings • National Awards

3. O’Canada O’Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command With glowing hearts we see thee rise The 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 thee O’Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

4. Kin Song & Grace Here we are, together once again, One and all a happy bunch of Kin; Leave your cares and troubles for a while Let your face break forth in smile! Look around, grab someone by the hand, They’re your friends, the finest in the land Now, 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 Kin • In our thoughts and deeds • And make us truly grateful • For the food we receive. • AMEN.

5. 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 Statement Grow, Learn, Make Friends, Have fun Our Motto “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need”

6. 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 Kin • They may be improved and educated in modern business and professional methods and ethics • The involvement of each in the enrichment of their community may be stimulated • A 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

7. 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. They high ideals of fellowship, personal development, and a commitment to community service unites us all. As of February 29 2012, there are 287 Kinsmen Clubs, 157 Kinette Clubs and 39 Kin Clubs representing a total membership of 6728.

8. Founder Our Founder Hal Rogers, O.B.E, O.C

9. 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

10. Information The 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.

11. Information Official colours: The Association shall be RED and WHITE Kin Flag: The Kin fag shall be twice as long as it wide with the white background

12. Meetings Club 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 Level Spring Zone business meetings are to discuss issues at the Zone level. District Level There are two meetings; Fall Leadership Conference and District Convention. National Level The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held once a year in August. The 2012 AGM in Peterborough, Ontario. The 2013 AGM in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

13. National Awards • Founding Members Speaking Award • Maple Leaf Award of Distinction • Founder’s Award for Achievement • GEM Award • Vision 2020 GEM Award • Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award • Hal & Elspeth Rogers National Service Award • Ken Pierce Membership Growth Award • Boake Efficiency Award • Outstanding Club Award • Outstanding Kin Award • Outstanding Zone Award • Decew-Phee Outstanding District Award • Bill Skelly Award

14. National Recognition Awards Vision 2020 Green Project Award Vision 2020 Green Club Award Communication Award For complete details about the National Awards Program, please visit Kin Canada website: NATIONAL AWARDS

15. National Service Project Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC) • 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

16. Resources • General Operating By-laws • District By-laws • Zone By-laws • Club By-laws • Kin Canada National website • District website • Club website • Kin Magazine| CyberNews | Kinnections • District Newsletter • Zone Newsletter • Club Bulletins • Social media: facebook, twitter, blogs

17. Resources • Kin National Headquarters staff • National Board of Directors • National Committee members • Governors • Deputy Governors • Directors • Cross and Square (book) • Only in Canada (book)

18. Kin National Headquarters Staff Ric McDonald, Executive Director & CEO 1-800-745-5546 ext. 216 rmcdonald@kincanada.ca Carmen Preston, Office Manager ext. 206 cpreston@kincanada.ca Bas Zak, Administrative Assistant ext. 215 bzak@kincanada.ca Melina Hayward, Membership Service Coordinator ext. 201 mhayward@kincanada.ca Melanie Nieson, Risk Management Coordinator ext. 208 mnieson@kincanada.ca Karen Piovaty, Communications & Marketing Manager ext. 204 kpiovaty@kincanada.ca Lauren MacDonald, Communications Coordinator ext. 203 lmacdonald@kincanada.ca Cristen Quigley, Service Coordinator ext. 206 cquigley@kincanada.ca Bick Trinh, Member Relations Coordinator ext. 207 btrinh@kincanada.ca

19. The Structure of The Association • Club Member • Club – You belong to the Kin/Kinsmen/Kinette Club of__________ • Zone – Your club along with other clubs is part of a Zone • *District – Your zone joins with other zones to form your District • National – Composed of eight Districts, form coast to coast across Canada • District 1 – Southern Ontario • District 2 – Manitoba & Western Ontario • District 3 – Saskatchewan • District 4 – Alberta & Northwest Territories • District 5 – British Columbia & Yukon Territories • District 6 – Eastern Ontario & Quebec • District 7 – Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Price Edward Island & Newfoundland & Labrador) • District 8 – Central & Northern Ontario

20. The Structure of The Association Board Committees National Board of Directors Executive Director/ CEO Governors (Districts) Association Staff Deputy Governors (Zones) National Committees Club Presidents Club Presidents Club Members Club Members Club Members Club Members

21. Map of the Districts Across Canada

22. Executive Positions Club ExecutivesPresident Vice President Past President Membership Director Service Director Risk Manager Secretary Treasurer Register Bulletin Editor District Executives Governor Vice Governor Associate Director Secretary Treasurer District Coordinator Risk Manager National Board of Directors National President National Vice President National Past President Eight National Directors

23. Classes of Membership • Active members • Active Life members • Life members • Honorary members • Associate members • K-40 & K-ette • Campus Clubs (pilot)

24. Bank Accounts Our Association has: General Account Community Service Accounts (15% rule: this isn’t a rule not set in stone. The 15% is merely a benchmark for clubs. The fees levied should reflect the actual project cost. If you’re unsure about what’s an acceptable administrative fee, conduct a quick comparative analysis with other charities in your community. This will help assess what is acceptable. For further explanation, please contact HQ)

25. 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

26. Kin Traditions & Expectations O’Canada Opening with Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin song Objects Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Grace Sergeant-at-arms Protocols • Kinship is a way of life, not just attendance at meetings • Kinship is a spirit of friendship • Regular attendance to the best of your ability • A limited financial obligation to the club • A willingness to follow through with any duty assigned to and accepted by you • A interest in personal leadership development to help you grow • A development of your interest in the club’s activities