Our Membership
We are a dedicated group of volunteers committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families within the Greater Toronto Area. Our club, deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean, focuses on service projects that promote health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth leadership development. By leveraging our diverse backgrounds and shared values, we strive to build a brighter future for our community, one impactful project at a time.
Membership Requirements
After joining the Toronto Caribbean Kiwanis Club, here are the minimum requirements to be a member “in good standing”:
- Annual Kiwanis dues must be paid for the current Kiwanis administrative year, which starts on October 1st.
- Attend at least 5 of the 10 monthly membership meetings scheduled during the Kiwanis administrative year.
- Attend at least 5 projects / events during the Kiwanis administrative year. This may include community service / fundraising projects, inter-clubs with other Kiwanis Clubs, Kiwanis Service Leadership Program (SLP) events, etc.
- Be a member of and actively serve on at least one Club Committee.
Club Committees
The KCTC currently has six working committees, each of which is headed by a Director:
- Community Services Projects
- Fundraising Projects
- Membership Retention & Growth
- Public Relations, Hospitality, & Inter-clubbing
- Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs (SLPs - school clubs)
- Spiritual Aims
Annual Kiwanis
Membership Dues and Benefits
The annual Kiwanis membership dues for the administrative year starting October 1, 2024, are CAD $150 (subject to change). New members’ dues are prorated according to the month they join.
- Annual Kiwanis International dues, including: KIWANIS Magazine (8 issues per year); and Member Liability and Directors & Officers Insurance.
- District Dues - To cover support from the EC&C Kiwanis District and its Division 9 (KCTC is a part of this Division).
- Fellowship, community service, and leadership development opportunities at Kiwanis club and divisional events as well as at district and international conventions.
- Other membership benefits summarized here: https://www.kiwanis.org/clubs/member-resources/kiwanis-partners/Kiwanis-Marketplace.
If you are certain about becoming a member of our Kiwanis Club, please complete the attached Kiwanis Membership Application Form (fillable PDF) and return to this email address at your earliest convenience.