Welcome and thank you for paying a visit to KIWANIS web site.

We hope you have a wonderful journey surfing our site.
The Motto of Kiwanis is WE BUILD. We build better communities, better relationship and a better world.
With this kiwaniscuracao.org we are building a bridge between you and Kiwanis. A bridge that should bring Kiwanis closer to you and letting you cross the bridge to a wonderful serving community’s world. If we all in this community could share a little more of our precious time to help our community, we are building a stronger community not only for us but for our children and their children. We hope also that the visit to our site will wake up your desire to lend your hand in building a better world, One child at the time, One community at the time and One world at the time. Please contact us and let us discuss how together we can build a better society. This web site is a result of some dedicated members. Some came with the idea, some promoted or pushed the idea, others brainstormed about the possibility, some did the research and collected the information and finally some build the site. We want to thank all the members for their wonderful contribution to help achieving this milestone in Kiwanis Curacao’s history.

Always at your Service
Robert Frans 2008-2009

For more detailed information contact us at: contactus@kiwaniscuracao.org

Mr. Robert Frans

Club president

My name is Robert Frans and for me it is a great honor to be the president of Kiwanis Club Curaçao for this Kiwanistic year 2008-2009. A roman emperor called Marcus Aurelius once said “why do we shrink from change? What can come into being except from change? As Kiwanians we need to resist the appeal of tradition, because we are in the business of change. Change for the better. One child and one community at the time. Great things will be coming from our club this Kiwansitic year. During the last Kiwanistic year our club experienced a renaissance and this was due to the dynamic and outstanding work of my predecessor and his board. The enthusiasm is high. I intend to keep it that way and enhance the membership experience of our members. Good things can become better. For this Kiwanistic year 2008-2009 I pledge to you that Kiwanis Club Curaçao will keep on going steadfast in the good direction, steady on the road of betterment and excellence. Not only in the service we give to our community but also in the quality of our members.
Every single Kiwanian is a leader and is or must be well aware of that.
A Kiwanian must be a worthy ambassador of his or her club and of Kiwanis in general.
Kiwanians, wear you pin with pride and market Kiwanis everywhere you go because marketing of the Kiwanis experience is certainly one of the focuses for this Kiwanistic year. The great Henry Ford, who apart from being a great businessman was a great visionary once, said “Think you can or think you can’t either way your right”.
Kiwanis has succeeded for so long because Kiwanians have always thought they can and they have been right. We build better communities and better lives through voluntary service. We CAN change the world one child and one community at the time.
This is the perfect time for you that cares and wants to make a difference to join the ranks of our club. Remember that persons are never honored for what they have received, honor has been the reward for what they gave………….
Let’s roll up the sleeves and work to make this a wonderful Kiwanistic year.

The tasks include:

• Make certain all meetings are well planned and organized
• Be concerned and accessible to all club members
• Educate members
• Communicate openly
• Continuously monitor the club’s progress toward goal accomplishment and the activities
• Have an aggressive, yearlong membership campaign with weekly/monthly goals to be achieved. Make certain new members understand Kiwanis before induction and are actively
• Recruit and retain members
• Prepare the Club’s Next President

In my president’s acceptance speech I promised to:

• Lift up the Kiwanis spirit
• Enforce the Kiwanis fellowship tights including the family
• Explore all possibilities to use the Motto We BUILD, to build a stronger club
• Introduce balanced score card and performance management
• Work with all members to draft and execute a year plan
• And most important one: To make sure our members have fun making a difference in our Curacao, the world and in the lives of our children.

• Appointing and delegating — Take great care in the appointments you make and in delegating tasks.
• Attending — As an ex-officio member of all committees, attend as many committee meetings
  as possible (but let the chairmen run their meetings). Attend, and encourage others to attend,
  the International convention and all division and district functions.
• Budgeting — Make certain the budget is completed and approved by the board by October 1. Track it monthly. See that the books are audited externally or by internal appointees at the end of the administrative year.
• Communicating — Communications need to be clear, and everyone in the club needs to be linked into the communications flow.
• Education — Club officers, board, and committee chairmen must clearly understand and carry out their responsibilities throughout the year.
• Evaluating — Ongoing analysis of club meetings and operations leads to continuous improvement in the club.
• Goal Setting — Goals must be clear and attainable. In the end, your satisfaction will come from the knowledge that your club was active on all fronts and clearly improved during the year.
• Monitoring — Continuously monitor the club’s progress toward goal accomplishment and the activities/responsibilities of all officers and appointees.

• Motivating — Establish a climate of enthusiasm, openness, and concern. Follow up, congratulate, and listen.
• Presiding — Make certain that each club and board meeting is well planned and organized, flows smoothly, ends on time, and that each member has great fun and fellowship.
• Problem Solving — Make it apparent that you are concerned and accessible. Seek input and explore alternatives before making important decisions.
• Recruiting and Retaining — Make certain all members are active/involved. New membership is the lifeblood of the club and its level of service.
• Have an aggressive, yearlong membership campaign with weekly/monthly goals to be
  achieved. Make certain new members understand Kiwanis before induction and are actively
  involved immediately after induction.
• Reporting — The club president bears ultimate responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements of the district and Kiwanis International. Most reports are sent to the club
  secretary to be completed with the club president. See page 85 for a complete list of
  reports and due dates.
• Succession — Prepare next year’s president for duties as the club’s chief executive.
  Encourage him or her to attend the Club Leadership Education Session.

For more detailed information contact him at: robertfrans@kiwaniscuracao.org

Sherwin Thielman, MBA, BMgt

Club secretary

The club secretary is very important, since the secretary is functioning as the backbone of the organization. The secretary is constantly on the ball to coordinate all activities of the club besides the committees. The secretary encourages the committees to present brief, written reports at meetings and file these for the final club reports. The secretary is forming together with the president and the treasurer the Daily Management of the Kiwanis organization. The secretary registers all incoming and outgoing mails in the club office. Keep reminding those who’ve been given responsibilities. The secretary is also responsible to pay attention to Human Relations part within the organization. The secretary functions as the doorway of the club. It is very important that this job is done well with the necessary accuracy and secrecy. Mr. Sherwin A. Thielman, MBA, BMgt a committed member is our club secretary for the Kiwanis year 2008-2009.

Responsibilities and Duties
The secretary should:

• When secretary-designate, attend Club Leadership Education.
• Keep the club books and records, including membership and attendance.
• At all times, make the club books and records available for inspection by the president, the board of directors, or any authorized auditors.
• Keep minutes of the meetings of the club, board, and committees.
• Present all bills to the board for approval.
• Submit to the proper officers, committees, or members all communications received from Kiwanis International or the district.
• Forward General Liability Risk Management Packet to Safety Coordinator.
• Promptly reply to correspondence and submit all official reports required by Kiwanis
  International or the district.
• Submit reports to the club at such times as the president or board may require.
• Submit reports (i.e. Monthly/Quarterly Reports) to district as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that usually pertain to such office or as may be assigned by the president or board.
• Order merchandise from the Kiwanis Family Store.

For more detailed information contact him at sherwinthielman@kiwaniscuracao.org

Marlon der Meer, MBA

Club Treasurer

The position of the club treasurer is important, since the treasurer maintains custody of the administrative and community funds. Moreover the treasurer possesses responsibility for the deposit, collection and disbursement of club’s monies. It is important that this job is done well and prudent. Mr. Marlon der Meer MBA, an experienced and devoted Kiwanis member, is our club treasurer for the Kiwanis year 2008/2009.

Some of his duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Receive all funds paid to the club and promptly deposit them in the official depositories.
• Disburse funds on order of the board of directors.
• Maintain the club financial accounts and records.
• At all times, make available for inspection by the president, the board, or any authorized auditors, the financial accounts and records of the club.
• Make a financial report to the board monthly, at the annual meeting of the club, and at such other times as the president or board may require.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as usually pertain to such office or as may be assigned by the president or board. • Optional: The following provision may be added: Give bond in such form and amount as may be required by local regulations.
• It is also recommended that the treasurer prepare for distribution to all members an annual summary statement of income and expenditures so they may have a clear idea of how funds are used and of the club’s financial status at the end of the administrative year.

For more detailed information contact him at marlondermeer@kiwaniscuracao.org

Mrs. Marelva Corion

Vice President

The president elect is the person who will follow in the footsteps of the current club president the next Kiwanistic year
As president elect one must pay great attention to actions of the club president and the development of and actions taken by the club itself. The president elect must be actively involved in the club and its board of directors. In case the acting president for some reason during the year the club president is absent and can not perform his or her duties it is the task of the president-elect to carry on these duties to the best of his or her abilities.A good interaction between the president, the president-elect, the board in general and the various committees is necessary to ensure the continuity of ongoing programs of the club and to guarantee the excellence of the community service rendered by the club.

• Before the beginning of the administrative year, the incoming club president should check the club roster for the name of a member who may serve as special advisor.
• The special advisor may be a past secretary, president, lieutenant governor, governor, or any Kiwanian with long service who understands the purpose and function of Kiwanis.
• It is not expected that the new president or advisor know everything about Kiwanis. The advisor will be able, however, to assist the president in decision-making and to present the overall picture of club operations as they relate to the division, district, and International organization. This is not an elected position, but all club members should be made aware of the appointment to ensure confidence among club members, committee chairmen, and the advisor.
  The president should exercise care in the selection of the advisor, for this appointment may be the key that helps the club have a successful year.

For more detailed information contact her at marelvacorion@kiwaniscuracao.org

Eldred Deterville

Director in charge of Community Services & Spiritual Value

The position of the club Director in charge of Community projects is important, since the Director especially promotes the Objects of Kiwanis in all his communication with other parties, whom Kiwanis sponsors and or does combined projects with. Furthermore, the Director is also responsible that the job is carried out with the utmost consideration and it is important that this function is done properly that especially the children in need are helped so that the community is benefited. Mr. Eldred Deterville, a rather new Kiwanis member is very dedicated and committed to his above mentioned assignment for the Kiwanis year 2008/2009.

Anthony Haile

Director in charge with Club Administration

Some of his duties and responsibilities are as follows:

The Committee on Club Administration is responsible for providing the most effective club meeting possible. Areas of focus should include the club meeting program, risk management, reception, fellowship, and inter-club relations, as
well as other areas the committee may deem pertinent

For more detailed information contact him at anthonyhaile@kiwaniscuracao.org

Mariella Fernando

Director in charge with Sponsored Youth

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Committee on Sponsored Youth shall devise ways and means to establish and support Kiwanis Kids clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in junior high or middle school, Key Clubs in high schools, Circle K clubs in the universities and colleges and Action Clubs for adults with disabilities and should encourage and promote the activities of all Action Clubs, Kiwanis Kids, Builders Clubs, Key Clubs, and Circle K clubs sponsored by the club. The committee should include the Kiwanis club advisors to sponsored Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, Kiwanis Kids and Aktion Club.

For more detailed information contact him at mariellafernando@kiwaniscuracao.org

Robert Veldhuizen

Director in charge with Membership Growth & Public Relations

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Committee on Membership Growth and Education should strive to increase membership according to the standards provided in the bylaws. The committee should consider all Membership Applications and submit its recommendations to the board of directors. The committee also should develop an effective orientation and induction ceremony for new members and promote regular attendance by all members at club meetings.

The Committee on Public Relations is responsible for helping to ensure that the public receives, through the media and other means, the Objects, goals, programs, and achievements of Kiwanis International and the club.

Hubert Martha

Director in charge with Young Children Priority & Immediate Past President

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Committee on Young Children: Priority One should implement projects for children, prenatal through age five. Projects can address maternal and child health, childcare, early development, nutrition, parenting education and support, advocacy, pediatric trauma, or safety. Popular projects include encouraging literacy, assisting childcare and preschool programs, distributing the homesafety checklist, conducting bicycle safety programs, and assisting with immunization programs.

For more detailed information contact him at hubertmarta@kiwaniscuracao.org