Total Club memberships increased from 56 members (53 Legacy/3 Satellite) to 62 members (60 Legacy/2 Satellite) an increase of 11%
After a 3-year hiatus, due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the Club held its annual Pancake Jamboree fundraiser (PANJAM 23). According to PANJAM 23 Chairman Ben Wilson, Jr. the event served almost 2,400 patrons and raised almost $38,000 to support various youth organizations in the community and abroad.
Contributed a total of $40,900 to 17 non-profit organizations both local and abroad that serve the “Children of the World.”
Spearheaded by Stephen Jumper, the Club launched a re-activation/reorganization of its Satellite Club. It is anticipated that 5 to 7 new satellite members will be added to the Club’s membership rolls in early October.
A multifaceted (print, TV, Radio and Internet) marketing campaign was developed and successfully implemented for the Club’s PANJAM 23 fundraising event by the Club’s Marketing Specialist Tyler Cox. The PANJAM 23 event featured for the first time, a manned booth used to disseminate information about Kiwanis International and to encourage event patrons to consider joining TCK Club.
Participated in the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Fund Drive raising approximately $6,500 +/- to help needy individuals and families in the community.
On January 1st, 2023, TCK assumed sponsorship for the Mt. Airy Aktion Club (Developmentally Challenged Youth/Adults) following the disbanding of the Mt. Airy Kiwanis Club.
The Club’s Social Committee held two member/guest golf outings and BBQs at Reynolds Park Golf Club.
This past year, Club members attending the weekly luncheon meeting were again treated to an outstanding array of program speakers arranged for by the Program Committee headed by John Danforth.
Developed and implemented a computerized billing/payment process to handle Club members’ dues through the KI/Portalbuzz system.
A committee chaired by 1st VP George Munford undertook a major update of the Club’s 25-year-old bylaws for submission and approval by Kiwanis International.
Obtained approval for the Club to withdraw $10,550 from the Club’s Endowment Fund administered by the Winston-Salem Foundation. The funds will be used to develop and implement a membership recruitment program and to purchase equipment/materials needed to live stream our weekly Club meeting on the internet.
Met the Criteria to be recognized by Kiwanis International as a “Distinguished Club” for 2022-2023.
The Club launched a new Literacy Project initiative to partner with local non-profit organizations that foster and promote childhood literacy in the socio-economic challenged communities of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Funds for the program will be provided from the Club’s Endowment bequest from former Club member, Mr. Harold Southern. Final review and selection of approved projects should be completed in early 2024.
Club Highlights & Accomplishments
Twin City Kiwanis Club
Highlights & Accomplishments
2022 – 2023