Patches will not be sent to clubs from Kiwanis International. One hundred percent of this money was forwarded to HOBY, which then directed the funds to appropriate seminars. Consequently, HOBY, Kiwanis, and the Kiwanis International Foundation did not benefit from this process. Kiwanis clubs are now encouraged to develop stronger relationships with HOBY seminar chairpersons. Stronger relationships with HOBY chairpersons may increase public relations opportunities for clubs, increase volunteer service potential within the seminars, and strengthen program support.
Many clubs never meet their sponsored students.
Becoming directly involved with the HOBY seminars gives club members a chance to know the program and the young people they're benefiting. Placing check receipt and banner patch distribution in the hands of the HOBY seminar chairpersons will help them understand and better work with Kiwanians. This exposure will encourage HOBY seminar chairpersons to recognize publicly the sponsoring clubs and develop long-term relationships with Kiwanians. Patch distribution becomes an easy token of thanks for the HOBY seminar chairpersons. For the first few years, several clubs may require assistance to learn more about HOBY and the funds-processing changes.