https://simplecast.com A podcast to help Kiwanis clubs generate service project and membership strength ideas in their own backyards. Kiwanis International 2025 en Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:37:51 +0000 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:38:01 +0000 https://kiwanis.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3fd38ee-47dc-4519-b08c-7c545150e361/1a73d468-41ee-463d-bef1-301dedaf4fef/3000x3000/podcast-intro-square-lg-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://kiwanis.simplecast.com episodic A podcast to help Kiwanis clubs generate service project and membership strength ideas in their own backyards. Kiwanis International false https://feeds.simplecast.com/y3KnWh_I helping kids, kiwanis, kiwanis international, leadership, membership, non profit, nonprofit Kiwanis International cbillue@kiwanis.org 83c4a308-4a1c-4351-addd-0ad8cfaa51ed Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:37:51 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/awarding-angels-QHsl4AL3 Awarding angels Kiwanis International 00:08:40 Brian Dahlquist tells us how his club annually raises thousands of dollars by honoring community members who help kids. Brian Dahlquist tells us how his club annually raises thousands of dollars by honoring community members who help kids. kiwanis angel award, brian dahlquist, fundraiser, kiwanis false full 21 751fb1bb-85e1-4c53-9c71-9e861f80d012 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:30:56 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/showing-up-for-youth-YTc1EI_W Showing up for youth Kiwanis International 00:12:10 Pat Phipps shares how her club supports multiple Kiwanis SLP clubs in its small town. Pat Phipps shares how her club supports multiple Kiwanis SLP clubs in its small town. service leadership, youth, pat phipps, here's an idea, kiwanis false full 20 9abb8d25-11b0-452b-a370-435219824ca2 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:51:09 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/a-very-cool-fundraiser-hnaUZ9Sx A (very) cool fundraiser Kiwanis International 00:12:41 David Lurie talks about his Kiwanis club's "polar dip," in which volunteers brave cold water to raise money for kids. David Lurie talks about his Kiwanis club's "polar dip," in which volunteers brave cold water to raise money for kids. david lurie, polar dip, here's an idea, fundraiser false full 19 e3817ce5-2bdc-4070-b6a1-bd672686ecb5 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 19:48:52 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/reading-and-rodeo-ApLYG5bw Reading and rodeo Kiwanis International 00:13:05 Chris Lanier talks about club events that raise funds and support literacy. Chris Lanier talks about club events that raise funds and support literacy. false full 18 9db93088-f882-4b2e-b3bd-344ec7c1c54e Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:11:43 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/reaching-out-for-recruits-WthEaNIQ Reaching out for recruits Kiwanis International 00:12:08 Jan Maxwell, a district membership coordinator, discusses a club-saving request for help with growth. Jan Maxwell, a district membership coordinator, discusses a club-saving request for help with growth. membership, here's an idea, kiwanis false full 17 b2e2edd7-d1a4-4c31-b350-cd13486cd661 Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:08:37 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/the-convention-experience-M7qYZJIy The convention experience Kiwanis International 00:06:31 Heather Mitchell, a first-time attendee in 2025, talks about the eye-opening experience of Kiwanis International's big event. Heather Mitchell, a first-time attendee in 2025, talks about the eye-opening experience of Kiwanis International's big event. convention, here's an idea, kiwanis false full 16 83fafdea-86b9-43d3-b52c-da6eef4dff07 Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:21:20 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/seasonal-signature-service-isstdceX Seasonal signature service Kiwanis International 00:11:08 Martin Valk shares information about his club's holiday-season signature project. Martin Valk shares information about his club's holiday-season signature project. false full 15 d29f9428-d022-42d0-8249-6162f66bdf3d Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:15:31 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-partners-gyJ9Vv4U Finding partners Kiwanis International 00:12:21 Al Riggle talks about the Kiwanis tools and programs that help his club find partners and reach kids. Al Riggle talks about the Kiwanis tools and programs that help his club find partners and reach kids. false full 14 f8c9cad1-dcc3-4e5d-a0c3-c3a3547bb769 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:52:43 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/thanksgiving-meals-dkJC0Kma Thanksgiving meals Kiwanis International 00:09:20 Tracy Armstrong discusses her club's efforts to help feed families and support fellow volunteers during a major U.S. holiday. Tracy Armstrong discusses her club's efforts to help feed families and support fellow volunteers during a major U.S. holiday. tracy armstrong, meals on wheels, thanksgiving, kiwanis false full 13 7feb6a91-0ff3-4467-8e44-7805c2385009 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:39:36 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/success-through-socials-fgYCBEGy Success through Socials Kiwanis International 00:11:43 Jarrod Goldsmith discusses his club's recruiting success through monthly "socials." Jarrod Goldsmith discusses his club's recruiting success through monthly "socials." membership, jarrod goldsmith, kiwanis socials, kiwanis false full 12 393e9ed7-2937-45ef-a531-a39b354befaa Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:20:16 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/fun-on-the-farm-M8UbdHeS Fun on the farm Kiwanis International 00:13:22 Rick Poulton talks about his Kiwanis club's partnership with a nonprofit that gives kids a day of outdoor, farm-related fun. Rick Poulton talks about his Kiwanis club's partnership with a nonprofit that gives kids a day of outdoor, farm-related fun. farm, rick poulton, kiwanis false full 11 de2dd19e-fdf7-458e-9ea2-086f9e0b5384 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:16:34 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/flags-for-heroes-38nyUvDi Flags for heroes Kiwanis International 00:15:34 John and Hazel Goldstein share tips for emulating their club's signature project, which honors local heroes. John and Hazel Goldstein share tips for emulating their club's signature project, which honors local heroes. john goldstein, service project, flags, heroes, hazel goldstein, here's an idea, kiwanis false full 10 230132dd-0f9d-4e6d-9d92-26819d7f03c2 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:10:11 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/theres-no-secret-AmMv3HKT There's no secret Kiwanis International 00:13:46 Frank Cahill discusses his Kiwanis club's membership growth and some simple tips for success. Frank Cahill discusses his Kiwanis club's membership growth and some simple tips for success. membership, here's an idea, kiwanis, growth, frank cahill false full 9 d6ac57c8-1a0e-4e2b-9b11-c39baa0738b4 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:05:17 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-teddy-bears-0yW3a53_ Talking about teddy bears Kiwanis International 00:10:53 Markus Lanz discusses his Kiwanis club's distribution of teddy bears to people who work with kids.  Markus Lanz discusses his Kiwanis club's distribution of teddy bears to people who work with kids.  service, teddy bears, markus lanz, here's an idea, kiwanis false full 8 38dcb104-de17-4d00-bb50-94c53e889f20 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:53:36 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/kiwanis-motor-treasure-hunt-HfULVIhM Kiwanis motor treasure hunt Kiwanis International 00:16:14 2024-25 Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong talks about his own club's service and success. 2024-25 Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong talks about his own club's service and success. false full 7 0fbdb83f-275d-48da-80c8-2deccca67c59 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:44:12 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/goals-and-growth-bmHEF3eA Goals and growth Kiwanis International 00:14:55 McKenna Coran talks about the projects, goal-setting tools and more that her club used to grow its membership. McKenna Coran talks about the projects, goal-setting tools and more that her club used to grow its membership. fundraising, strategic ask, gas raffle, membership, here's an idea, mckenna coran, kiwanis, egg hunt false full 6 398e596f-7f43-44f6-98f8-a88a8f74148e Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:56:08 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-malik-im_tECuY The Possibility Project Kiwanis International 00:15:18 Michael Malik, director of development for the Kiwanis Children's Fund, explains what donations make possible. Michael Malik, director of development for the Kiwanis Children's Fund, explains what donations make possible. fundraising, the possibility project, michael malik, kiwanis false full 5 91f76700-0c7c-4639-b656-491731ff1553 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:55:48 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/martin-slezak-VBSOrklA Plans for success Kiwanis International 00:13:10 Martin Slezak shares how his Kiwanis club has grown by drawing on Kiwanis tools and its own strategic plan.  Martin Slezak shares how his Kiwanis club has grown by drawing on Kiwanis tools and its own strategic plan.  martin slezak, membership, kiwanis tools, kiwanis false full 4 405643fd-ec7f-4463-b9ce-daa728056d36 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:55:31 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/get-to-know-key-club-tnO1MxLS Get to know Key Club Kiwanis International 00:15:18 The 2024-25 Key Club president and vice president talk about the organization and what it has done for them. The 2024-25 Key Club president and vice president talk about the organization and what it has done for them. key club, helping kids, kiwanis false full 3 3245ce01-553b-4a32-99ed-0e7b101c35b3 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:55:20 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/angie-burford-EvWMUkNg 100 years, 100 members Kiwanis International 00:13:27 Kiwanian Angie Burford talks about a membership growth initiative inspired by a club anniversary.  Kiwanian Angie Burford talks about a membership growth initiative inspired by a club anniversary.  angie burford, membership, kiwanis, club anniversary false full 2 3883eccc-e737-4af9-9c1d-aa3780240a8b Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:54:44 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/jen-robertson-HvAm2mPK Ascension inspiration Kiwanis International 00:10:36 Kiwanian Jen Robertson shares how a new club in her district made itself known — and attracted new members. Kiwanian Jen Robertson shares how a new club in her district made itself known — and attracted new members. membership, jen robertson, podcast, kiwanis false full 1 9d61a36f-f095-468a-9d91-a9a8f9fd7d64 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:54:15 +0000 cbillue@kiwanis.org (Kiwanis International) https://kiwanis.simplecast.com/episodes/introduction-to-kiwanis-podcast-heres-an-idea-eQBx2l5s Introduction to Kiwanis podcast: Here's an Idea Kiwanis International 00:00:35 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. 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. false trailer