Kiwanis International - Ohio District

“YES”

“All delegates elect the governor, governor elect, and treasurer at the annual convention. They are voting members of the board of trustees. Other voting members are division lieutenant governors. They are elected to that position by members in their local divisions.”

“The board of trustees recommends amendments to the organization's bylaws, but the delegates must approve any amendment at the district convention. Bylaw amendments approved by delegates are then subject to approval by the kiwanis international board of trustees.”

“Kiwanis international establishes policies and procedures for each of their local clubs, the ohio district does not.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the district board of trustees prior to filing.”

“Each director or principal officer must annually sign a statement which affirms that person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and has agreed to comply with the policy. If it is determined that a conflict of interest may exist, the interested person must leave the board or committee meeting during the discussion and/or vote on whether a conflict of interest exists. The governing board shall determine whether the district can obtain a more advantageous transaction from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict. If a more advantageous transaction is not reasonably possible, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested board or committee members whether the transaction is in the district's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable.”

“The organization makes these documents available upon request only.”

“The mission of kiwanis international and the clubs that make up kiwanis is "serving the children of the world." its defining statement is as follows: kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.”