To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
History of the District
Today, the New England District of Kiwanis consists of 21 divisions and 140 Kiwanis Clubs. In 1918 when Kiwanis was just starting in New England, it was a different story.
The first club in the District was in Boston, MA, organized on March 2, 1916 (the 14th in Kiwanis). Kiwanis Clubs were then charted in Bridgeport, CT; Hartford, CT (July 15, 1916); Worcester, MA (November 11, 1916); and Springfield, MA (January 10, 1917).
The organization of the New England District occurred on November 15, 1918, in Worcester, Massachusetts. There were thirteen clubs in the district at that time. Charles S. Webster of Portland, Maine, was the first governor. He was re-elected the next year at a Springfield MA meeting, and he served until October 8, 1920. At the 1920 convention in Holyoke, MA, Thomas E. Babb, Jr. was elected and he, too, was reelected and served until the end of 1922.
Kiwanis came to Bermuda with the opening of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton in 1971-1972.
Congratulations to newly-elected Circle K International President Tyler Kearns (transferring to Boston University), Circle K International Vice President Liz Sevigny (Mt. Holyoke College), and Circle K International Trustee Zak Kahn (Northeastern University)! We are so proud of our collegiate student leaders! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to CKI Governor Jordanna Belle-Isle for being recognized as a Distinguished District Secretary-Treasurer last year! ... See MoreSee Less
104th Annual District Convention, August 18-21, 2022, Nashua, NH:
All New England and Bermuda members should have received notification via email from District Secretary Judy regarding District Convention registration, but it seems to have gone to some members "spam" or "promotions" folders.
All information regarding District Convention can be found on our district website. The direct link is: k17.site.kiwanis.org/events/dcon/. (You will find hotel registration, convention registration, candidate information, proposed bylaw amendments, delegate form, meal information, COVID policy, and the schedule of events.) ... See MoreSee Less
The Kiwanis International Board of Trustees extended a declaration that emergencyconditions exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration lasts untilSeptember 30, 2022. As a result, the fol...
Join us for the Membership Committee "Seeds and Leads" Promo Drawing. The winner of this drawing receives free registration and hotel nights at the District Convention. ... See MoreSee Less
Governor Gayla's beautiful mother Donna Willis passed away in the early hours of July 4. As you can imagine, Governor Gayla along with her husband Aaron and daughter Michaela are heartbroken.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Street Church (90 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923.)
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beverly (MA) Senior Center (ATTN: Activities Fund in memory of Donna Willis) or to The Maple Street Church (ATTN: Deacon's Fund in memory of Donna Willis.) ... See MoreSee Less
About the District
The Objects of Kiwanis
To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
History of the District
Today, the New England District of Kiwanis consists of 21 divisions and 140 Kiwanis Clubs. In 1918 when Kiwanis was just starting in New England, it was a different story.
The first club in the District was in Boston, MA, organized on March 2, 1916 (the 14th in Kiwanis). Kiwanis Clubs were then charted in Bridgeport, CT; Hartford, CT (July 15, 1916); Worcester, MA (November 11, 1916); and Springfield, MA (January 10, 1917).
The organization of the New England District occurred on November 15, 1918, in Worcester, Massachusetts. There were thirteen clubs in the district at that time. Charles S. Webster of Portland, Maine, was the first governor. He was re-elected the next year at a Springfield MA meeting, and he served until October 8, 1920. At the 1920 convention in Holyoke, MA, Thomas E. Babb, Jr. was elected and he, too, was reelected and served until the end of 1922.
Kiwanis came to Bermuda with the opening of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton in 1971-1972.
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Congratulations to newly-elected Circle K International President Tyler Kearns (transferring to Boston University), Circle K International Vice President Liz Sevigny (Mt. Holyoke College), and Circle K International Trustee Zak Kahn (Northeastern University)! We are so proud of our collegiate student leaders! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all. Very proud of you Zach!
Congrats! 👏🏾👏🏾😎
Linda Pate Lawther - given that 3 of them will be New England, you will have to come for a visit!!
Congratulations to CKI Governor Jordanna Belle-Isle for being recognized as a Distinguished District Secretary-Treasurer last year! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis International is offering simplified virtual officer training the first week of August
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CANCELLED:
Due to extenuating circumstances, our virtual workshop scheduled for 8/3/2022 will be cancelled.
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104th Annual District Convention, August 18-21, 2022, Nashua, NH:
All New England and Bermuda members should have received notification via email from District Secretary Judy regarding District Convention registration, but it seems to have gone to some members "spam" or "promotions" folders.
All information regarding District Convention can be found on our district website. The direct link is: k17.site.kiwanis.org/events/dcon/.
(You will find hotel registration, convention registration, candidate information, proposed bylaw amendments, delegate form, meal information, COVID policy, and the schedule of events.) ... See MoreSee Less
District Convention – New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis
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The Kiwanis International Board of Trustees extended a declaration that emergencyconditions exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration lasts untilSeptember 30, 2022. As a result, the fol...Comment on Facebook
Join us for the Membership Committee "Seeds and Leads" Promo Drawing. The winner of this drawing receives free registration and hotel nights at the District Convention. ... See MoreSee Less
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This is GREAT!
Governor Gayla's beautiful mother Donna Willis passed away in the early hours of July 4. As you can imagine, Governor Gayla along with her husband Aaron and daughter Michaela are heartbroken.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Street Church (90 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923.)
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beverly (MA) Senior Center (ATTN: Activities Fund in memory of Donna Willis) or to The Maple Street Church (ATTN: Deacon's Fund in memory of Donna Willis.) ... See MoreSee Less
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You are in our thoughts and prayers Governor Gayla and family ♥️
Oh, Gayla, I am so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry. RIP.
Very Sorry to hear that.
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.
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Members of the New England and Bermuda District at Kiwanis International Convention in Indianapolis, IN. ... See MoreSee Less
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