Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis

Welcome Message from the Governor

Fellow Kiwanians, Friends, and Community Partners,

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Governor of the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis. Our district stretches across breathtaking landscapes of the Colorado mountains and plains of Wyoming, the panhandle of Nebraska and Raton, New Mexico, but what truly makes us strong is the dedication of our members who serve children, families, and communities every single day.

This year, we are united under the theme “Rocky Mountain Strong – Together We Climb, Together We Serve.” Just as climbing a mountain requires teamwork, perseverance, and vision, so too does our mission in Kiwanis. By working together, we can lift our clubs, support each other, and reach new heights of service and impact.

My vision is simple: to strengthen our connections—with our clubs, with our communities, and with each other. Whether it’s growing membership, building new clubs, or revitalizing established ones, every step we take is part of a greater climb toward a brighter future for children.

As Governor, I pledge to listen, to lead with compassion, and to champion the work you are doing in your hometowns. The true strength of Kiwanis lies in its members, and I could not be more inspired by the creativity, resilience, and generosity I see throughout our district.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside you. Together, let’s keep climbing, keep serving, and keep showing the world what it means to be Rocky Mountain Strong.

In service and friendship,
Carol Chiarito
Governor, Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis

OUR MISSION AND VALUES

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

THE KIWANIS VISION
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

THE KIWANIS MOTTO
Serving the children of the world

THE KIWANIS OBJECTS
To give 
primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

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