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Here's an Idea

A podcast to help Kiwanis clubs generate service project and membership strength ideas in their own backyards.

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    First steps to a fast start

    Chad Cohen talks about the festival project and bike giveaway that helped a new Kiwanis club hit the ground running.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Strength through satellite membership

    Rogena Woods shares how her club used Kiwanis resources to overcome people's obstacles to membership.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Skipping, sponsors and service

    Sharon Williams Smith shares the service projects that gain community support through the "skip-a-meal" feature.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Everyone is able

    Each March, the Kiwanis Club Pride of Barbados brings kids together. Cynthia Blackmon shares how the club partners local kids who have disabilities with K-Kids members.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Awarding angels

    Brian Dahlquist tells us how his club annually raises thousands of dollars by honoring community members who help kids.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Showing up for youth

    Pat Phipps shares how her club supports multiple Kiwanis SLP clubs in its small town.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    A (very) cool fundraiser

    David Lurie talks about his Kiwanis club's "polar dip," in which volunteers brave cold water to raise money for kids.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Reading and rodeo

    Chris Lanier talks about club events that raise funds and support literacy.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Reaching out for recruits

    Jan Maxwell, a district membership coordinator, discusses a club-saving request for help with growth.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    The convention experience

    Heather Mitchell, a first-time attendee in 2025, talks about the eye-opening experience of Kiwanis International's big event.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Seasonal signature service

    Martin Valk shares information about his club's holiday-season signature project.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Finding partners

    Al Riggle talks about the Kiwanis tools and programs that help his club find partners and reach kids.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Thanksgiving meals

    Tracy Armstrong discusses her club's efforts to help feed families and support fellow volunteers during a major U.S. holiday.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Success through Socials

    Jarrod Goldsmith discusses his club's recruiting success through monthly "socials."   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Fun on the farm

    Rick Poulton talks about his Kiwanis club's partnership with a nonprofit that gives kids a day of outdoor, farm-related fun.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Flags for heroes

    John and Hazel Goldstein share tips for emulating their club's signature project, which honors local heroes.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    There's no secret

    Frank Cahill discusses his Kiwanis club's membership growth and some simple tips for success.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Talking about teddy bears

    Markus Lanz discusses his Kiwanis club's distribution of teddy bears to people who work with kids.    Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Kiwanis motor treasure hunt

    2024-25 Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong talks about his own club's service and success.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Goals and growth

    McKenna Coran talks about the projects, goal-setting tools and more that her club used to grow its membership.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    The Possibility Project

    Michael Malik, director of development for the Kiwanis Children's Fund, explains what donations make possible.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Plans for success

    Martin Slezak shares how his Kiwanis club has grown by drawing on Kiwanis tools and its own strategic plan.    Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Get to know Key Club

    The 2024-25 Key Club president and vice president talk about the organization and what it has done for them.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    100 years, 100 members

    Kiwanian Angie Burford talks about a membership growth initiative inspired by a club anniversary.    Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Ascension inspiration

    Kiwanian Jen Robertson shares how a new club in her district made itself known — and attracted new members.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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    Introduction to Kiwanis podcast: Here's an Idea

    Kiwanis International is pleased to introduce you to our new podcast: Here's an Idea. It's the latest resource for Kiwanis members—Anyone who's looking for ways to help your club succeed and for information that keeps you up to date with the Kiwanis family. You'll get insights about club growth, Kiwanis service, fundraising and more—from members, leaders and staff who have stories and experiences to share.   Produced, edited and mixed by Curtis Billue. Music licensed through MotionArray music.   LINKS Find out more about Kiwanis International at kiwanis.org

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A podcast to help Kiwanis clubs generate service project and membership strength ideas in their own backyards.

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Kiwanis International

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