Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-01
AT EIGHTH STREET, FROM PUEBL BRIDGE COMPANY DRAWING
K|WANIS IDEALS
FOR COLORADO
(By Clem W. Collins. District Cover
nor for Colorado)

(By Glenn w. Collins. District Cover
nor for Coorado)
The question is often asked by per-
sons not familiar with the ideals and
the accomplishments of the great XII
wants movement as to what the pur-
pose Of the organization is and why 1t
is growing so rapidly and exerting such
a remarkable influence thruout the
United States and Canada. This ques-
tion is perhaps best answered by out
lining briefly the objectives and
ideals of the club sor Colorado. In
other words what 1t Is doing and
hopes to do to make Colorado a better
state, and even n more desirable place
in which to live.
purposes chief among which is the
practicable application OF the Golden
Rule.
1t is the aim of the Kiwanis club of
Colorado to esta ahlish a club in every
city. the popula ation Of which Is in ex-
cess of $500. Clubs cannot be organ
lied in the smaller towns, because, Or
dinarily, there are not enough voca-
tions or occupations represented 1t is
the rule In kE~an!s never to organize
club with less than fifty members,
and not to exceed two may be taken
from any one line OF business. For In
stance not more than two lawyers,
IVY upNlDfS, TWO panhtrS. Two ulN
goods merchants, etc, may belong 10
the same club, and each man chosen
must be man OF high character and
| ideals, and a representative of the best
in his line of business In the commun-
ity. The purpose of this is to have n
cross section OF the business commun-
! ity. so that all shades of opinion and
points of view may be had on any
question coming before the club for
I action.
There is no obligation expressed or
| implied that members of a club should
trade with each other. and any man
seeking membership for this purpose.
Will find difficulty in securing admis-
sion. The purpose OF Kiwanis are
mainly altruistic and selfish CONNER
cialism iS taboo.
1t is the intention to form such a
club in each OF the cities of Colorado
in order that every city may have the
benefit OF an organization so constitu-
ted that 1t represents the best thought.
the highest Ideals. and the most pro-
Grcsslve and successful business elo-
ment OF the community. Such an or
ganization can initiate and successful
~ carry thru any worthy object II
undertakes, and with it's own initia-
tive. the inspiration and help OF other
clubs in the state. as we'll as that of
the six hundred other clubs thruout
the United States and Canada. It will
lead that way to accomplishments that
cities have dreamed of but never
thought possible OF actual realization.
Niwanis hopes. by the formation OF
n club in each OF the principal cities OF
tho state. to form in each community
an organization which will break down
any Clqucs or local prejudices which
keep tho business men from getting to-
gether understandingly on projects for
the general good. Personal animosi-
ties in communities are usually the re-
suit OF lack of understanding, The
formation of a kiwanis club. where all
formality Is cast aside and each one
gets to know his fellow member intel
ligcntly. calls him by his first name.
and becomes Interested in him and his
business thru this better understand
ing, will break down this ina ginary
barrier and enable all he members TO
pull together toward the accomplish
mcnts OF their mutual aims.
As stated above. each member IS
supposed to represent tho best in his
particular business. In order to do
this, his code of ethics must stand
rigid test. for 1t is one of the aims OF
the organization to elevate business
ethics and to improve business condi-
ticns by n study of economic funda-
mcntals and by having discussions OF
such subjects so that all business of
the city may be benefited by the
broader understanding. Great ccono-
mists and ststistlcians believe that the
uncertainties of business are uncertain
merely because we do not understand
certain fundamental principles and the
effect Of one human activity upon an
other. 1t is the purpose Of klwanis to
improve the general knowledge o.
business men by more thoro under
standing of these things.
Eiwanis believes that ali men arc
created free and equal before the law.
but 1t recognizes the undeniable fact
that we are not all created equal.
Some are endowed with greater intel
lectual ability than Others some wiz
greater physical powa than others,
and no better example of the lack OF
similarity can be found than the nat
ural endowment OF human beings.
Therefore, the kiwanis movement rec
oznzes the obligation of the more
richly endowed TO care for those less
fortunate. So Philanthropy properly
guided and intellisently bestowed is
one of the objects of the clubs.
The Kiwanis club Keeps free from
politics, yet It considers that one Of its
greatest works is the cognizance of
public affairs, and It is the intention
Of the Colorado clubs to closely observe
all matters of public interest and to
support or sponsor movements for the
development Of the statetby attracting
the attention of the country to Colo
rado. by stimulating interest in good
roads, and by sponsoring and helping
worthy civic undertakings.