Greetings from Governor Pam Rodney – White

My Fellow Kiwanians,

Thank you once more for electing me to serve as your Governor for this awesome and diverse District of EC&C in 2024-2025.

As we embark on a new year, I extend heartfelt gratitude to Immediate Past Governor John Chave, the Board of Trustees, Secretary/Treasurer Jim Steele and to each of you for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in living our motto of “serving the children of the world”.

This new year brings with it the challenges of increased dues and the need to add new and committed members to our clubs. These challenges, however, can be overcome if we choose to be strategic in our approach with a solution-driven mindset.

The 2024-2025 Board of Trustees, in its wisdom, voted for a decrease in the rebate of District dues instead of total discontinuation (of the rebate). This exemplifies consideration for members and hopefully clubs will pass on the savings to members.

The need to create new and innovative ways to obtain non-dues revenue to assist with financial obligations, should be considered.

Survival of this great organization means constantly adding new members. I charge each of you to share your “K” and introduce at least two (2) new members to Kiwanis this year. Let’s be proud of the difference we make in the lives of children and promote the benefits of joining Kiwanis. Every new member means new ideas and more hands for service. As a follow-up, ensure that the new member’s experience is a pleasant and memorable one. Allow young minds an equal chance and opportunity to share and execute their ideas and talents.

Under this year’s theme, “Service in Action”, let us rise and serve our children, our communities and persons with disabilities with renewed energy and a vision for a better world. Let’s build a brighter more inclusive future for all. Let’s collaborate by doing more joint projects as we are stronger in numbers.

This year we say congratulations to Key Club for celebrating 100 years, a truly remarkable milestone which must be commended.

Finally, my best wishes to all Lieutenant Governors and Presidents for a most productive and successful year. Be your best leader and make your year as enjoyable and fun as possible.

Thanks everyone for all you do for Kiwanis as #kidsneedkiwanis.

Your servant leader

Pam Rodney-White
Governor 2024-2025