Why a Website?

The Kiwanis Club of Spanish Town, like other clubs, faced the grim possibility of losing rich information on projects and human resources as the years progressed. For example, not many persons had access to our history as it relates to our formative years and not many current Kiwanians know of major projects undertaken over the years. Many cannot conceive what these projects looked like prior to or while being undertaken, nor who were the stalwart, committed Kiwanians, many no longer with the club, who undertook these projects. Quite simply, these Kiwanians were evaporating on the horizon of time. In essence, many newer members were provided with an oral commentary on earlier projects on select occasions, and many valuable photos left with the members who retained them on their departure from the club.

Technology has made the world a smaller place. The internet and the opportunities on offer are not being exploited. Some of us encouraged the increased use of email, and to this day, we still have Kiwanians reluctant to, or unwilling to explore the benefits of this phenomenon. The 21st century in on us and our club must grasp the opportunities that exist and move ahead technologically. The world-wide-web is an excellent medium for marketing the club, for archiving pertinent information, and to communicate, gather and share information on our club, other clubs, our community, for research, fun, etc.

We have attempted to provide useful links to sites rich with information on Kiwanis family, email contact to other clubs’ presidents and our Division’s Lieutenant Governor. In fact, we have included a lovely portrait of our LG so that individuals may appreciate with whom they are communicating. And let us not forget our children. We have included a few popular links to websites adored by children.

Today, many of us are proud that we have taken the bold step to launch our website. Whilst it is the brainchild of this president, let us not lose sight of the future benefits we may derive from it. It is my intention to eventually have photos of all our previous presidents, living and deceased, more photos of some of our more memorable projects, photos of our fellowships with family and friends, our functions, etc. I will continue to encourage those Kiwanians who have a demonstrated gift of writing to document our past achievements and future projects for posting on the website.

Committees are encouraged to submit details of upcoming projects way in advance of implementation, for posting on the web. It is my desire that visitors to our website will be provided with a wealth of information about Kiwanis in general and our club in particular. We have placed some emphasis on our nation and the actual playing of our National Anthem can be accessed from our website by simply clicking on the Rodney Memorial picture on the home page or the Jamaican flag on the Community Links page. The words of the anthem may also be found on the latter page.

Persons desirous of joining the Kiwanis family will find a link that provides all the information they may need to aide their decision.

Tremendous work has gone into improving on the original web template. The site is incomplete but fully functional. Visitors are encouraged to sign our guest book and to leave honest feedback that is crucial for continued improvement.