Light your Inner Fire 

by Sylvester "Syl" Neal, President, Kiwanis International

It's no secret that I have a vision of a Kiwanis that is stronger than it is today. I see a Kiwanis family that is stronger in membership, stronger in leadership and, most importantly, stronger in service. And I'm here to tell you that my pledge as president is to give my all, to do what I can to lead this organization in the right direction-toward strength, stability and success. 

And I have ideas on how to get it done. 

Being a former fire chief, I know about fires. In the past, I trained, studied and worked hard to extinguish those flames. Today, you and I set out to light the fire for Kiwanis. I've given this year a theme, the "Kiwanis Year of the Fire." As chief, I'm going to help you build your own fire, and together, we'll ignite the flame for others until we have a raging bonfire. We have what it takes-that burning passion within each of us to make a difference. 

All I ask of each of you is a personal commitment to help improve your club and grow Kiwanis to meet our goals. 

Thanks for fueling the fire. 

Sylvester "Syl" Neal
President
Kiwanis International