Kiwanis Club of MariettaMajor Emphasis Framework and Organization

Kiwanis - Graduate MariettaMay 8, 2014

• Beginning in October 2012, our Club’s Major Emphasis has been focused on the Kiwanis Technology Center at Marietta High School.

• During this time, we have awarded 45 laptop computers to two classes of Juniors, and the project is funded for five additional years!

• The first class is scheduled to graduate on time and was awarded ownership of their laptops at Honors Night on Monday, May 5, 2014.

• There are project details and photos under the Major Emphasis tab at www.mariettakiwanis.org, including a great video put together by Mike Ward of Cobb Audio Visual Systems.

So, what’s next?In developing the recent Major Emphasis project with its focus on technical literacy, a larger Major Emphasis framework with a comprehensive approach to literacy has been developed that ties in with the existing Graduate Marietta program designed by the Marietta City Schools.

• Literacy is not just the ability to read and write, but also knowledge that relates to a specified subject, which could be anything from math, technology, health, arts, finance, reading, etc.

• With that in mind, projects chosen from within this Major Emphasis framework could take many forms: a reading oasis, a teaching kitchen, a community garden, money management classes, an arts competition, a playground, etc. 

• Going forward, projects are to be selected from within the Major Emphasis Framework by the President and/or officer team in a collaborative effort with Marietta City Schools.• Depending upon the project, it could last part of a Kiwanis year, the entire year, or may

overlap into another year.

• General / Corporate / Signature Event fundraising will go to Major Emphasis projects to be allocated based on need.

WHY THIS FRAMEWORK?• Bolsters an existing

community-wide initiative: Graduate Marietta

• Can be used seamlessly for corporate and general fundraising efforts regardless of the specific project focus

• Is within our Club’s defined service area and the criteria set forth by the Club’s Strategic Projects Committee

• Allows for the selection of a wide variety of Major Emphasis projects which can improve the course of a child’s life

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What is… ?

• It is an initiative by Marietta City Schools (MCS) “To prepare each of our students, through academic achievement, for college, career, and life success.”

• Encompassing all educational levels within MCS, “The Graduate Marietta campaign promotes a culture of excellence through strategic academic initiatives focused on high school graduation.”

o Elementary – Marietta Essentials: Academic skills across the core content areas that prepare all elementary students for middle school success.

o Middle – The Best Part is in the Middle: Rigorous academic opportunities enriched by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program beginning in the sixth grade and continuing into tenth grade prepare students in the middle years and beyond for high school success.

o High – College and Career Readiness: Individualized college and career pathway planning opportunities that prepare all high school students for life success. Graduate Marietta is dedicated to equipping MCS students with the

knowledge to graduate prepared!

PRESIDENT

 

Major Emphasis Co-ChairsKiwanis - Graduate Marietta

OtherKiwanis - Graduate Marietta

Project Chairs(Appointed by the President)

Kiwanis - Graduate Marietta MHS Technology Center Chair

(Appointed by the President)

 

Kiwanis - Graduate Marietta Signature Event Chair

(Appointed by the President) 

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• The overall Major Emphasis Chair / Co-chairs will be appointed by the President and provide oversight and coordination for Major Emphasis projects.

• While the Kiwanis Technology Center at Marietta High School and the Technology Scholarships are ongoing, there will be a Committee Chair appointed by the President to oversee those efforts.

• As projects are selected from within the Major Emphasis Framework, each project will have a Committee Chair appointed by the President.

• A Signature Event to benefit Major Emphasis projects is being established, and a Committee Chair for this will be appointed by the President. Stay tuned for exciting details!

NOTE: Each of these individual Committee Chairs will work with the Major Emphasis Chair / Co-chairs in carrying out the project or event and will serve on the overall Major Emphasis Committee.

Key Points of Framework and Organization for Major EmphasisKiwanis - Graduate Marietta

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Visit www.mariettakiwanis.org and click on the Major Emphasis tab to:

• Watch the Technology Center video• Watch the Graduate Marietta video• Stay informed of Major Emphasis projects and details

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.