Kin Canada Organizational Structure

An overview of Kin Canada’s leadership structure

Clubs

Kinsmen and Kinettes are members of over 400 Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs that belong to the National Association of Kin Canada. Each club decides which causes to support through fundraisers and community service projects.

Every year, clubs elect an executive team that consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Many clubs will also include a Registrar and Bulletin Editor(s). The role of the executive team is to manage the operational details of the club. The Club President also acts as the liaison between the club and the Zone Deputy Governor.

Zones

Clubs are grouped into zones within each district. Elected Deputy Governors oversee zone operations.

Districts

Zones are grouped into eight districts across the country. Each district is led by an elected District Governor. The district executive team includes Vice Governors, Deputy Governors and committees, all of which support the clubs. 

National Board of Directors

The National Board of Directors includes the Kin Canada National President and National Vice President. The board meets face-to-face quarterly and holds meetings once a month via teleconference. They define the Association’s vision, policies and ends (purposes) based on the membership’s needs.

National Headquarters

Kin Canada’s National Headquarters is located in Cambridge, Ontario. Staff provide administrative services to the clubs. Carmen Preston is the Interim Executive Director. She leads the paid staff and ensures the Association moves toward its mission and objects in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. 

National Committees

National committees work on special projects and act as a resource to fulfill the various mandates for each department at Kin Canada, as well as help achieve goals set out to further the Association.

Funding of Kin Canada’s National Association

Kin Canada’s National Association does not receive money raised in the community. Kin’s national office in Cambridge and its programs and services are financed through the members' annual dues and revenue generated from Kin Canada’s internal sales division (Kin Store).