Making Their World a Better Place

I am honored to serve as the 2024- 25 Governor for the Mighty Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis International. I am excited to work with all Kiwanians across our two great states to meet the needs of children and make their world a better place.

Children’s needs are many. Food insecurity, illiteracy, bullying, cyber safety, loneliness, low self- esteem, and physical abuse are just a few of the challenges that too many children face every day. As Kiwanians, we commit to doing all we can to ease those needs in our communities. We voluntarily give our time, resources, and money so a child can live a little better today than they did yesterday.

While the bulk of our work is accomplished in local towns and school districts, Kiwanians proudly support a global organization that improves children’s lives around the world. After all, every Kiwanis Club belongs to Kiwanis International. Every Kiwanian has colleagues in 84 countries. Across the Earth, every Kiwanis Club member wears the iconic K, pays international dues, and serves according to the same six Objects of Kiwanis.

Think about it. A child you will never meet, living in a country you may never visit, receives care because you chose to be a Kiwanian! You and I serve in a massive planetary army with a mutual mission for kids, no matter where they live or what language they speak or what religion they believe. May Kiwanians and Kiwanis Clubs never lose their international perspective while they toil diligently in their own backyards!

Here in the Mighty T-O District, there are exciting plans underway to increase our capabilities and competencies to help children and families in need. We will plant new Kiwanis Clubs and new Service Leadership Programs. We will strengthen our existing clubs through increased community engagement and robust partnerships. We will develop new leaders in our clubs and in the schools we support.

Our District Service Project will provide recovery backpacks throughout our use in times of trouble. The Governor’s Project encourages the celebration of high graduates with special needs. We continue to support Women in Kiwanis, the F.L.A.G. Program, and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. There is so much we can do together this year!

Those plans can be accomplished your altruistic service, your sacrifice of time and energy, and your active concern for children. This district will flourish because you raise funds, discover needs, build relationships, give your heart and hands for service. Kiwanis will spread because you make phone calls, send e-mails, create connections, knock on doors, and plant the K wherever residents want better for their kids.

Together, let us build a stronger district where more volunteers serve more children in more ways in more communities, making their world a better place. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

2024-2025 District Governor Bobby Quinten