Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine
Fall 2016
A ALL LL H HANDS ANDS ON ON D DECK ECK More than 7,000 Kiwanis Family volunteers participate in decorating ten to eleven floats resulting in more than 56,000 volunteer hours in the month of December
CHILDREN’S DREAMS: THE WORLD’S POTENTIAL • Breakfast in Title 1 Schools -- First Lady’s Project • Reading Oasis Room, Lynwood • Rebuilding a School in Cloverdale
Cal-Nev-Ha M a g a z i n e
2016-2017 Governor’s Goals
Fall 2016 Vol. 97, No. 1 The Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine is the official publicaton of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International 2016-2017 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT OFFICERS Governor Pete Edwards Governor-elect Joni Ackerman Imm. Past Governor Cherice Gilliam Treasurer Robert Davis District Secretary Mark W. McDonald
Theme for the year:
“The Power of We”
District Ex-Officio Members Parliamentarian Pat Liddell District 2016-2017 Board of Trustees Rocio Brooks Ann Isaacs John Buck, III Russell J. Kiner Greg Carter Jim Koontz Tim Cunning Bob Larsen Doug Frost Don Orosco Lakhvir Ghag Lee Pisiewski Gary Gray Ron Rothacher David Hillman Dave Wallach Grant Imper Mark Waronek
2016-2017 Governor’s Goals for the year include:
• District membership to be plus on September 30, 2017
2016-2017 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA FOUNDATION OFFICERS President Margo L. Dutton Vice-President Roy Talley Imm. Past President Russell J. Kiner Secretary/Treasurer Pete Horton Foundation Ex-Officio Members Executive Director Jennifer Chaves Governor Pete Edwards Governor-elect Joni Ackerman District Secretary Mark McDonald Foundation 2016-2017 Board of Directors Guy Blair Michael Fields Sandy Fisher Rita Germain Gary Gray Alan Guire Harry Hull Bob Isaacs
Gary Jander Patrick A. Liddell Richard K. Minatoya David Z. Pinuelas Alan Quon Debra Scheibel Craig Wallace
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CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT & FOUNDATION OFFICE 8360 Red Oak St., Suite 201 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Office: 909.989.1500 Fax: 909.989.7779 District -- office@cnhkiwanis.org Foundation -- foundation@cnhkiwanis.org The information contained in this magazine is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. It is intended to provide general information about the subject matter covered and is provided with the understanding that Kiwanis International nor the Cal-Nev-Ha District is not rendering legal, accounting or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel or other advisors on all matters pertaining to legal, tax or accounting obligations and requirements.
• 20 New clubs to be built in 2016-2017
• 150 New Dunlap Fellowship awards
• 325 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA’s)
• Collection of the Eliminate Project pledges
• 100% Giving to the Club Gift Campaign by 8 Divisions • 1 Rose Float Medallion per Division
• Involve every Division in fundraising for the Kiwanis Rose Float Are you onboard? Can we count on you and your club? Pledge to be part of the solution in moving this district forward.
Collectively we can make it happen --
The Power of We!
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PETE EDWARDS
Governor’s Message
Wow, it is hard to believe that we are starting a new year in Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis. I have been out doing Lt. Governor installations and a few club installs when asked. I have quickly learned how busy the Governor’s year is going to be. I have been in all three states and have found the same committed Kiwanians in every division that I have visited.
Our theme for the year is “The Power of We”. What does that mean you may ask? We believe that with all of us working together we can move this great district forward. The members are the most important people in our District and are the ones that will make our district grow. The Governor, the Trustees and the Lt. Governors are here to support your efforts in making this district the best in all of Kiwanis. Our challenge is to stop the loss of membership and actually grow our membership; the goal is to be plus membership at the end of the year. That is our clubs will end up plus membership on September 30th. We have set a goal for each of our clubs on how many members you will need to bring in to finish with a plus at the end of the year. With more members we can perform bigger and better service projects in our communities. For those clubs who do not have a signature project, it will just make it that much easier to come up with one. How about those communities where we have no clubs and those children do not have a Kiwanis Club to support them? The Formula Team has set a goal of 20 new clubs. We need your help to do this. I have challenged my Lt. Governors that whomever brings in the first club, I will award them with a 3 day, 2 night stay in Lake Tahoe. So please get out and help your Lt. Governor in building that new club. #KidsNeedKiwanis
Your clubs have all been challenged to adopt “The I-Plan” which will become the Strategic Plan for Your Club. What is the I-Plan? The I-Plan focuses on four key priority areas: Inspiration, Impact, Image and Investment. You will find a club workbook on line at www.Kiwanis.org/iplan as well as other I-Plan resources that will help your club plan for the future. I look forward to meeting you all during the year when I come to your division for my official visit. In 2016-17 we will energize the dream that every child is happy, healthy, safe and loved.
Pete Edwards
“The Power of We”
Governor, CNH Kiwanis 2016-17
First Lady’s Project
Thank you for this honor you have entrusted to me -- to serve as your First Lady for the 2016-2017 year. We look forward to our visits to your divisions, clubs, getting to know you, and hearing/seeing the meaningful projects you take on to better children’s lives, in the name of Kiwanis.
We know we are beginning a wonderful and unforgettable journey. The preparation to start this journey has been filled working with great office staff, a fantastic cabinet and our training session with our dedicated Lt. Governors and their partners who have embraced “The Power of We”.
Some of you know that I work for a school district in San Jose. No, I’m not a teacher. I process payroll for teachers and management. My First Lady’s project is Breakfast Programs in Title One schools. Breakfast is the meal that gets everybody motivated to think, work and concentrate on daily tasks. Three out of four teachers know students in their classroom that come to school hungry. These children experience high absenteeism, lower test scores and the inability to concentrate, to reach their potential. Breakfast can make a difference. My First Lady’s pin and banner patch reflects what every Kiwanian says when asked why they are in Kiwanis. To me, Here 4 the Kids, says it all. For more information on projects, pin and banner patch donations, and matching club grants, please see my link on the CNH Foundation website. Kids need Kiwanis. Let’s provide the opportunity for kids to reach their potential and that every child is happy, healthy, safe and loved.
Jeannette Edwards
First Lady, CNH Kiwanis 2016-17 KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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Breakfast Programs in Title I Schools
First Lady’s Project
Each year, Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanians are given the opportunity to
support a project chosen by the Governor’s spouse. Our 2016-2017 First Lady, Jeannette Edwards, has chosen Breakfast Programs in Title I Schools as her project.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day...
regularly eating breakfast can have significant positive implications for
student behavior, academic achievement, and school learning environment. Children who eat school breakfasts are more likely to concentrate better, be more alert, retain more of what they learn, and participate in class.
School breakfast programs reduce absenteeism, tardiness, and behavioral problems while improving grades, and increasing standardized test scores. Three out of four teachers know of students in their
Support the First Lady’s Project:
class that come to school hungry...
The First Lady's Pin, Here 4 the Kids, reflects what each
one of us replies when we are asked, "Why are you in
Many students will skip breakfast that is served in school
Kiwanis?" The First Lady's Pin is available for a $5 donation,
because they are embarrassed standing in a separate line, or they
and banner patches are available for a donation of $150 or
are unable to arrive early enough to school to receive breakfast.
more. Proceeds from the pins and banner patches will be
Because of these reasons - and other contributing factors -
used to provide grants to Kiwanis clubs wishing to start a
participation in school-wide breakfast programs is low.
breakfast program at their local school.
How Can We Help? There are Several Options.
• Grab-n-Go Carts can be set up during the first break in the hallways or quad areas. Clubs can purchase carts or provide grab-n-go breakfast items such as breakfast bars, banana bread, muffins, etc. • Breakfast in the classroom served while the teacher is taking roll call - you could make this a service project by reading to the class. • Hosting a breakfast bar by providing ingredients for an oatmeal or waffle bar with toppings.
Clubs may apply for a club service grant up to $750 in support of these programs.
Application is available on the CNH Foundation website
#KidsNeedKiwanis
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Kiwanis International
Rose Float by Ernie Arnold
The Kiwanis Rose Float Project is truly a total Kiwanis Family service project. It has grown to be the largest service project in Kiwanis International with more than 7,000 Kiwanis Family members coming together every year. Starting with the celebration of the 50th anniversary for Kiwanis International in 1965, Kiwanis has continued to enter a float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, traditionally held on New Year’s Day. The 2017 float will be our 52nd consecutive float entry. The 2017 parade will be held on January 2, 2017. In 1965, the Kiwanis Club of Pasadena and local high school and college Service Leadership Program (SLP) members decorated KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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the Kiwanis Float. Every succeeding year we had more and more requests from our high school and college SLP members to do more. We now have more than 7,000 youth decorating 10 – 11 floats every December. In addition to our youth, we have Kiwanis clubs and members from all over the Cal-Nev-Ha District come to chaperone, decorate and or feed each shift of 500 volunteers. Last year we had volunteers come from 29 states. The Kiwanis Float Project is funded by the support of our Kiwanis members with multiple fund raising projects coordinated by the Rose Float District Committee and the Kiwanis Club of Rose Float of Pasadena.
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Here’s some ideas on how YOU can support the Rose Float Project
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade is seen by more than 10 million people on TV around the world, and live by almost one million people in Pasadena, CA every year. There is no other project which brings together so many Kiwanis Clubs to support so many of our youth in Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club and Aktion Club. No other project allows our SLP members to watch with pride as the floats they decorated drive down the parade route. With the continued support of our Kiwanis Family we will continue to give our youth this opportunity.
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Rose Float Medallion - $1,000: We
plan to raise $1.5 million to hold in the
District Foundation. The earnings on
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those funds will help to ensure we
can continue this great project going
forward. The Rose Float Medallion is a beautiful medallion given to anyone who contributes $1,000 to the fund.
Opportunity Raffle for 4 VIP
grandstand view seats to watch the parade, and 4 Rose Bowl tickets
between the 40 and 50 yard line.
Tickets are $5 ea. Or 10 for $20.
Club Sponsors – Clubs may sponsor the Rose Float at levels from $125 to
$1,000. Each sponsoring club at the $125 level will receive a banner patch
with a picture of the current year’s float. At the higher levels the clubs receive Rose Float pins
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and raffle tickets which can be sold or raffled
off. Clubs have been able to recover the cost of sponsorship in this way.
The Rose Float Club offers beautiful holiday ornaments replicating our
Kiwanis Float. The ornaments are $20, frames are available for $5.
These make great gifts for Presidents and SLP officers.
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Executive Director’s Corner Well, here we are a brand new Kiwanis year.
The District and the Formula have expanded operations. Roy Talley has rejoined the Formula team as our District Chair. Rocci Barsotti in the north and Gary Jander in the south have also joined the Formula team and Dave Schmitt will continue as a Vice Chair. With this expanded operation we are going to grow this District. Contact one of the members above to build a club or grow your club. You will see some changes this year. We are moving to an online District Directory. All club Presidents and Secretaries will receive an email copy of the directory, not the usual book directory. This will allow for updates in meeting place and the addition of new members throughout the year.
Kiwanis One has allowed our district to capture registration for our conferences and conventions. By using this system you can log on using your password, register and pay for registration and any meals you may want. The system will populate the forms with your information -- all you need to do is make your selection and pay with your credit card. The Mid-Year North conference this year will be February 3rd & 4th, 2017 at the Marriott San Ramon. The Foundation Board meeting is on the 3rd and the conference on the 4th. Come early and get acquainted with the Foundation.
The Mid-Year South conference will be at the Riverside Convention Center on March 3rd & 4th. The District Board of Trustees meets on Friday, March 3, 2017 and the conference is on Saturday, March 4th. The District Board of Trustees is your connection to the business of the District.
The District Convention (DCON) will be held at the Sparks/Reno Nugget Casino Resort in Nevada from August 3rd through the 5th, 2017. This will be a “NO CHICKEN EVENT” with a western theme. Good times in Nevada. I look forward to working with all members of our District for a very successful year.
Mark McDonald
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Community Cares – Snack Pack Club Helps Feed Homeless Students How do you provide over 4,000 meals to homeless students?
You take the small, but dedicated and determined Kiwanis Club of
Ukiah; participation from a local church; a generous $12,450 grant from Kiwanis International Foundation; coordination with area
schools through a county office of education, and put them all
together with lots of commitment, hard work, and coordination.
During the 2015-16 school year, The Kiwanis Club of Ukiah , First
Baptist Church of Ukiah, and the Mendocino County Office of Education’s Foster and Homeless Youth Services Program used money primarily from the Kiwanis International Foundation to purchase two meals per weekend for homeless students at 17 schools in a sparsely-populated northern California county.
These children have access to food from school food programs only during the school week, so they often have no consistent source of food on weekends. Each week Kiwanians, church
members, and other caring individuals packed a “Snack Pack” for each student. These packs each contained two meals consisting of two ultra-high temperature pasteurized milks; two cereals; two soups; two packaged fruits; two packaged proteins; two snack bars; and two plastic sporks (combination fork and spoon). Due to the students’
living situations, none of this food required cooking or refrigeration. Food costs were minimized by buying from a local food bank and from a local Grocery Outlet, at their
cost. The challenge of purchasing food was
“Commitment, hard work, and coordination!”
increased because many of these children live in cars or campgrounds and do not have access to a can opener so all cans must be pop top.
The Kiwanis Club of Ukiah hopes to expand the Snack Pack Club this school year.
United Parcel Service has agreed to make free weekly deliveries which will make it much
easier to serve outlying areas. The club will be able to draw upon a grant from the county after the Kiwanis International Foundation
grant is spent, but will need further funding,
possibly before the end of the school year, to continue the program. In that regard, any
donation is encouraged. Businesses can make tax deductible donations to: Kiwanis Club of Ukiah; P. O. Box 694; Ukiah, CA 95482. Individuals and businesses can make tax
deductible donations to: First Baptist Church of Ukiah; 302 W. Henry St. Ukiah, CA 95482.
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Welcome 2016-2017 International President
Jane Erickson
The Kiwanis Club of Pasadena and the Kiwanis Rose Float Club of Pasadena invites you to the
International President’s Interclub Luncheon featuring Kiwanis 2016-2017 International President Jane Erickson
on Friday, December 30, 2016 11:30am - 2:00pm at the University Club of Pasadena 175 North Oakland Pasadena, CA
Luncheon Price -$50 per person $45 per Sponsored Youth
Reserve your seat by December 23, 2016. If reserving for a group of guests, please provide their names. Seating is limited and tables are reserved on a First PAID basis. Please send payments payable to the Kiwanis Club of Pasadena and RSVP reservations to: Craig Wallace, Treasurer PO Box 50484, Pasadena, CA 91115
For more information, contact Craig Wallace at 626-449-3466 ext. 241, fax 626-577-9361 or email at cWallace@m-k-m.com
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We’ve Accelerated our Commitment to Children Core Values Circle - $25,00 and up Commitment ………………………………………………………………… Margo Dutton Stewardship …………………………………………………… Russell & Jaimee Kiner Integrity ………………………………………………..… Pete & Dianne Horton and Richard & Cheryl Olmstead Legacy …………………………………………………….. Lanie & Dave Wheeler and Irvin C. Chapman Foundation Diversity ……………………………………………………. Kiwanis Club of Glendale Heritage Circle
Cornerstone Circle (cont.)
$5,000 to $24,999
$250 to $2,499
Robert H. Carver David Hillman Harry & Debbie Hull Kiwanis Club of Northridge Kiwanis Club of Palmdale West Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley Pat & Pam Liddell Evelyn Madison Richard K. Minatoya Glenn E. Muggelberg James R. Stinger Sharron Varga Carol Wait Rae Whitby‐Brummer & John Brummer
David Geary Dan & Rita Germain Cherice Gilliam Gary Gray Alan & Melissa Guire Bruce M. Hennings William L. Hooper Raymond Huff Robert B. Isaacs Charles & Anita Kalil Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Kiwanis Club of La Mirada Kiwanis Club of Reedley Sunrise Kiwanis Club of San Diego Kiwanis Club of San Leandro Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra Kiwanis Clubs of Division 33 Kiwanis Clubs of Division 36 Judy Kramer Robert D. Larsen Hilding Larson Mike Liu Howell Lovell, Jr. Mark W. McDonald Ingrid S. Menafra Mark Merino VJ Mohan John & Elaine Nichelson Dorette C. Preston David Pinuelas Alan Quon Cecilia Rexford James Roberts Warren R. Sargent Janice Simmons Jim Stephenson Rick Stern Roy & Dee Talley Max & Pauline Tidler Nena M. Torrez Kenneth & Patricia Umbarger Robert E. Wikoff Craig A. Wallace
President’s Circle $2,500 to $4,999
Clarence Anderson Guy & Gloria Blair Keith A. Rickey Debbie Scheibel Cornerstone Circle $250 to $2,499
John D. Absmeier Jackie Acosta Stuart W. Anderson Betty L Arney Jack & Alexa Bilheimer John C. Bland Vernon Brown James E. Chambers, III Jennifer Chaves R. Joseph Dale Robert Davis Laurena DeLapp Robert M. Ebiner Pete & Jeannette Edwards Patrick D. Farris Cynthia Ann Faust Richard E. Feinbloom Michael Fields Sandra S. Fisher Charlie Fosnaugh
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oin the hundreds of Kiwanians and Kiwanis clubs who have accelerated their commitment to children with a gift to the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. When you Accelerate Your Commitment, you: Prevent trauma to children Award scholarships to Circle K, Key Club and KIWIN’S students Provide grants to our Kiwanis clubs Equip our Service Leadership Partners with tools and resources needed to become effective leaders To Learn more or to make a donation, visit cnhfoundation.org/ accelerate
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CNH Foundation President's Message It is with great honor that I serve as your 2016-2018 Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation President. As a Kiwanis member for twenty-nine years, our mission statement of “Building a Better Future for Our Children” is not just words to me, but a way of life. I believe this statement represents the heart and spirit of all members in the Cal-Nev-Ha District.
Margo's Goals "The Foundation wants to be a partner in service to the clubs throughout the District."
Build a stronger relationship between the clubs in the Cal-Nev-Ha District and the Foundation Provide greater education about the Foundation and our current programs to clubs Increase support to our existing partner hospitals, as well as add partner hospitals in underserved areas of the District Increase the scholarships provided to our Service Leadership Program (SLP) members Continue to provide leadership training opportunities to our SLP leaders Read Margo's biography here
Due to your generosity, the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation is able to continue its tradition of providing grant support to Kiwanis Family clubs, providing funding to increase services in their communities. In 2015-2016, your donations provided approximately $150,000 in scholarships to members of our Service Leadership Programs (SLP), and approximately $65,000 in training support was provided to our Circle K District Board, and the CNH and KIWIN’S Key Club District Boards. This ensures that any student, regardless of means, will have an opportunity to gain the leadership training offered by serving as a District Board member. Additionally, your support funded nearly $100,000 to our partner hospitals – for two consecutive years! These grants make it possible for our partner hospitals to provide community outreach and education to prevent childhood injuries throughout the District, and enable our partners to offer advanced pediatric training and purchase specialized pediatric medical equipment which improves the outcomes of children who experience pediatric trauma. At the 2014 District Convention the Foundation launched our Accelerating Our Commitment to Children Initiative – a five-year initiative to raise $3 million. Funds raised through the Accelerate Initiative may be used to pay down the Foundation’s building debt, freeing up nearly $100,000 in income annually which will ultimately be reinvested in our club grants, SLP scholarships and our Pediatric Trauma Program. I encourage clubs, club foundations and individuals to support our Accelerate Initiative with a five-year pledge, or an outright gift of any amount. Your gift prevents trauma. Your generosity develops student leaders. Your commitment inspires students to pursue a higher degree. My goal this year is to build a stronger partnership with the clubs within our District. One of the ways in which we can partner together is through our grant program. If your club is developing a new service project this year, please consider applying for a grant of up to $2,000 from the Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. I am excited to be serving as your 2016-2018 Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation President. Thank you for allowing me to serve you, the members of this District.
Margo Dutton
President, Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation
One Book for You,
Two Books for Me,
So Many Books to Read!!!! The defining Kids Need Kiwanis moment for Cherice Gilliam, Immediate Past Governor of the Cal-Nev-Ha District, happened in late September when she attended a Reading Oasis dedication ceremony at Abbott Elementary School in Lynwood, Calif.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve had a first grader pull on my dress and say thank you,” Gilliam said. “But this little girl pulled on my dress, hugged me, and asked me to read to her. It was a real Kids Need Kiwanis moment for me.”
Gilliam and her daughter, “First Kyd” Ashley Payton settled on reading as her governor’s project for her 2015-16 leadership year. Gilliam said her husband was unable to travel throughout the district with her, so her daughter stepped forward and offered to help shepherd a project. For her mom’s year as governor, Payton lead Reading Rocks. The mother daughter team settled on reading initiatives after visiting the Scholastic booth at the Kiwanis International Convention in Indianapolis in 2015.
They hashed out the details and decided to raise money to place a Reading Oasis in schools in the CNH District. “We were finally able to standardize the project, and developed a sheet for clubs describing what to do, and she would speak to them about the process,” Gilliam said. “Every time I play a video or talk about this project, there’s not a person in the room that doesn’t want one.”
In Lynwood, the school system got involved and worked with the Kiwanis on developing the room. A Cat in the Hat theme was selected, and everything from a building mural to stickers and posters were included. About 100 kids got books, a library was stocked and comfortable furniture was purchased to encourage kids to read and relax. More than 3,000 books were purchased for the Reading Oasis, the 11th built in the CNH District. “It’s one of the most phenomenal reading rooms I’ve ever seen,” Gilliam said. “We have an KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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enormous colorful building, and Circle K and KIWIN’S spent countless hours painting a mural on the building. I thought they had hired a professional, you would think a paid professional had done this, because it’s unbelievable.” The Cat in the Hat, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 were among the guests at the dedication and ribbon cutting in September. The Cat in the Hat read “Green Eggs and Ham” to the children who had gathered for the grand opening. About 100 students received backpacks and school supplies as part of the event.
Valeria Corona, a Kiwanis member from Santa Fe Springs who is a first grade teacher at Abbott, brought the K-Kids club to her campus last year to teach her students about giving back to the community. That event, and her desire to encourage youngsters to read, led to the Reading Oasis project at Abbott. Gilliam said the Reading Oasis is a great project for Kiwanis and a wonderful way to highlight the partnership with Scholastic while encouraging members to join. “During the dedication, I had several people ask me how to get a reading room at another school. I suggested chartering some youth Kiwanis clubs or join a local Kiwanis club and be the champion to get one at your school,” Gilliam said. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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Stephanie Davern, manager of business development at Scholastic, said the Kiwanis partnership highlights her organization’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of reading for children. “Research proves that independent reading is critically important for children of all ages. That is what the Reading Oasis is all about, bringing children, families and community together to read for the simple pleasure of enjoying a book. My hope is that the Lynwood community will utilize the space to encourage independent reading and a love for learning.� Davern said.
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It never ceases to amaze us at the amount of heart and work Kiwanians are capable of. Here is just a glimpse into some of the great work our California-Nevada-Hawaii clubs are doing.
DIVISION 13
On September 24th, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach members provided snow cones and popcorn to the more than 200 participants and neighborhood organizations at the Craftsman Village neighborhood tree planting. More than 70 trees, donated by the Port of Long Beach, were planted along the sidewalks of a number of streets in Long Beach. In addition, 24 members from the California State University, Long Beach Circle K participated in the event. “The Power of We” seems to be catching on!
A week or so later, the club found itself calling bingo, handing out prizes and serving food to our Veterans staying at the Veteran’s Hospital Nursing Facility.
DIVISION 19
The Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach held its annual Food & Wine Extravaganza with the proceeds going to Kiwanis sponsored charities. The event featured the finest wine and gourmet dishes from the area’s top restaurants, caterers and wine vendors.
Members of the Hermosa Beach club also held its annual Blood Drive, which was sponsored by the American Red Cross. The 18 units of blood collected at their event could save up to 51 lives!
On August 27th, the Kiwanis Club of Los Angeles International Airport held a school shopping spree for disadvantaged students from Jefferson Elementary School. The club spent $150 each on school uniforms, shoes, etc. for the fifteen 2nd - 5th grade students. Local businesses donated backpacks, transportation and a buffet breakfast as well.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Harbor City received the proceeds from the Kiwanis Club of Lomita/Harbor City’s annual Chili Cook Off. A month later, the Kiwanis Club sponsored the annual Firefighter’s Dinner with proceeds benefitting Lomita Fire Station #6.
After presenting $16,500 in Kiwanis scholarships to high school seniors, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates turned its focus on their annual PROJECT SHOE event. More than 100 pairs of shoes are donated to 5 - 8 year old students that can’t afford them for school. In addition, the same students received a backpack filled with school necessities.
The Kiwanis Club of San Pedro continues to clear and plant shrubs at the San Pedro Math Science and Technology Center, keeping it looking beautiful.
Recruiting new members has been an active role for members of the Kiwanis Club of Torrance. To assist in recruiting more members, the club has a new Facebook page and apparel identifying them as Kiwanians. Nice job Torrance! Keep sharing Kiwanis and asking potential members to join.
A recent service project for the Kiwanis Club of Torrance was helping New Challenge Ministries stuff 200 backpacks full of school supplies to be given to children in need. This is the third year for this event and the smiles on the children’s faces made it all worthwhile.
(Photos from New Challenge FB page)
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Kiwanians from the Reno-Tahoe area joined representatives from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation on September 22nd to present a check for $20,000 to Renown Children's Hospital, one of the Foundation's Partner Hospitals. The hospital, located in Reno, Nevada, is excited to put these worthwhile funds to use making strides in Pediatric Trauma. Grant funds are used in many ways from education and training, to much needed pediatric medical equipment, such as the life-saving equipment being purchased by Renown. “The Power of We” shines once again.
The Kiwanis I-Plan: a Strategic Plan for our Clubs Inspiration, Impact, Image & Investment
A strategic plan is an organization’s road map: you choose the roads you want to take, but the strategic plan ensures you reach your destination—your goals.
Inspiration: Membership & Engagement Goal: To build, retain and support a growing Kiwanis membership network Impact: Meaningful Service Goal: To perform meaningful service, with service to children as our priority KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
Image: Our Kiwanis image Goal: To enhance the Kiwanis image worldwide
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Upcoming Deadlines!
INTER-CLUB AWARD ENTRY FORM.........................Nov. 15, 2016 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION GRANT REQUESTS ...............Nov. 15, 2016 PATRIOTISM BANNER PATCH AWARD.......................Nov. 15, 2016
CLUB DUES TO KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL....................Nov. 30, 2016
SLP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE.........................................Feb. 13, 2017
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An editor for The Manteca Bulletin recently highlighted the Kiwanis Club of Manteca-Sunrise for their efforts in the community. The Sunrise Kiwanis has been supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca/Lathrop since its start 34 years ago. Kiwanians help serve the Boys & Girls Club through painting projects, mentoring the kids and helping financially. Because of their efforts, the Kiwanis Club of Manteca-Sunrise received the Kiwanis Impact Award for going above and beyond in its efforts to serve kids through a Boys & Girls Club.
CNH DISTRICT KIWANIS ONE DAY PROJECT ................April 1, 2017
CLERGYMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION .........................April 30, 2017 MAURICE GLADMAN LAYMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION...............April 30, 2017
CLUB AND DIVISION NEWSLETTER ENTRY FORM .........................May 31, 2017 CLUB AND DIVISION WEB SITE ENTRY FORM .........................May 31, 2017 CLUB AND DIVISION BROCHURE ENTRY FORM .........................May 31, 2017 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD............June 1, 2017
Magazine Deadlines
ARTICLES AND PHOTOS DUE WINTER ISSUE ......................Dec. 30, 2016 SPRING ISSUE.........................April 7, 2017 FALL ISSUE ...........................June 23, 2017
Upcoming Conferences
MID-YEAR CONFERENCE NORTH IN SAN RAMON ..........Feb. 4, 2017 MID-YEAR CONFERENCE SOUTH IN RIVERSIDE..........March 4, 2017 CIRCLE K DCON ....................March 17-19, 2017 KEY CLUB DCON..........................April 7-9, 2017
KIWINS DCON.........................April 21 - 23, 2017 LT. GOVERNOR TRAINING ....May 18 - 21, 2017
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN PARIS...........................July 13 - 16, 2017
DISTRICT CONVENTION IN RENO..............................Aug. 3 - 5, 2017
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During the first weekend in October, the Kiwanis club’s signature fundraiser, the Manteca Pumpkin Fair, is held. The $40,000+ proceeds from the event help the Kiwanians assist youth groups and fund other community activities. More than $550,000 has been donated over the years and another estimated $275,000 has been raised by various groups through the annual Pumpkin Fair.
Exhibiting “The Power of We,” two clubs joined together with the local Soroptomist Club for a Back to School Shopping Spree. The Kiwanis Clubs of Brea and Placentia joined forces in sponsoring students by shopping for back to school clothes at JC Penney. Key Clubbers and Circle Kers were also on hand to help Kiwanians chaperone each student shopper.
In other news, the Kiwanis Club of Placentia assisted the Placentia community with a pancake breakfast at a car wash fundraiser for a mother and two daughters who were killed on their way to school. Not letting that tragic event shape them, Placentia Kiwanians also served pancakes at the Relay for Life Santa Fe Springs and the Norwalk Youth Sports Center/Japanese School events.
Members of the club are in the process of collecting hygiene supplies for the Neighborhood Services Office and Friendly Center as well as used clothing for the homeless.
In a twist on the advent calendar, Placentia members will be collecting one non-perishable food or hygiene item each day from Dec. 1 - Dec. 24th and then donating the goods/basket to a local food bank or homeless shelter.
In October, the Kiwanis Club of Brea will be particiatping in a 5K CHOC Walk through Disneyland and California Adventure. Money collected by the team members will go toward fulfilling the pledge for the Kiwanis workroom at Children’s Hospital Orange County.
Also, the Brea Club is assisting Boy Scout Troop 801 by collecting food for the troop’s Scouting For Food event on November 5th. Kiwanians will also be on hand to help that day. And the feeding doesn’t stop there, club members feed the senior citizens in the community every Wednesday.
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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim has been busy and awarded for their efforts. The club recently spent $5,000 for their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) project and were awarded a $1,500 grant from the Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. The project involved sending a book mobile to different areas of the community where children couldn’t get to a library. One of the ways the club raises money to be able to take on such projects is through their annual apple sale fundraiser each fall.
The Kiwanis Club of Fullerton has supported the Kiwanis Youth Park, housed at the Boys & Girls Club for many years now. With recent local taxes/utilities, it has become quite a struggle to keep it going. Theclub is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of a monetary award from Chapman University and will create an endowment for the money to keep the Kiwanis Youth Park going. This is a lesson for all Kiwanis clubs that it never hurts to apply for grants to help with your projects.
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During the summer months, you will find members of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress every Saturday at the Concerts in the Park selling hamburgers and hot dogs. On top of that, there are many times when the club is serving pancake breakfasts earlier that same day. In fact from early April through the end of August, the Kiwanis Club of Cypress performed 19 service projects. Service projects are a great way to attract new members, as was evident in the club receiving the Division’s Membership Award for most new members during the year.
Speaking of working on new members, the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada held a Meet and Eat/Greet social event to let friends and family know what Kiwanis is about. Because of their efforts, two new members were inducted at its September installation banquet. The club had four different slide shows being repeated on the walls highlighting different aspects the club is known for. If you haven’t held a membership event in a while, now would be a good time to start planning one.
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One of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim’s signature events is their Orange County All Star Baseball game each year. Recently, an alumni from the 2010 All Star Game, hit his first major league home run. Michael Lorenzen is a reliever for the Cincinnati Reds and came in to pitch his first game since his father passed away. After getting two batters out, he went to the bathroom to collect himself, only to come up to bat the next inning and hit a home run with two on. At a recent Kaboom playground event, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Whittier served pancake breakfasts for all the volunteers and a few members assisted with the playground construction.
The Kiwanis Club of La Habra and the Kiwanis Club of The Highlander, La Habra every year participate in the annual La Habra Lion’s Corn Festival and this year was no exception. With the help of other Kiwanians, Key Club and Circle K members they were able to keep the audience well hydrated while raising funds for each of their club’s charitable activities.
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The Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg held its 8th Annual Golf Tournament, raising more than $3,000 for its administrative fund as a way to keep club dues as low as possible. The tournament was played on a challenging 9-hole golf course, where players went through the course twice for a total of 18 holes. Members worked theregistration, catered the lunch/dinner, managed the drink cart and scoring, along with several club members and guests actually golfing. This event is also a good way to introduce non members to Kiwanis.
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New position created to maximize Kiwanis benefits!!!!
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Michael Fields of the Kiwanis Club of Cypress will help clubs throughout the Cal-Nev-Ha District to access the benefits that come with being a part of the Kiwanis International family.
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta hold an annual community service program called “Sweats for Vets.” Club members collect and donate new clothes to the VA Northern Cailfornia Health Care System at Mather Air Force Base.
Some of the benefits include free materials, discounted supplies for service projects and direct access to outside organizations.
Gently used clothing items collected, as well as toothpaste, tooth brushes and hotel toiletries, are donated to the Hygiene Help for the Homeless project. Their goal is to collect 10-13 pounds of clothing and toiletries each month. Items are given to the Kiwanis Family House, Loaves & Fishes and PATH serving the homeless in Elk Grove.
One of the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta’s signature fundraisers is Blues & Brews, where proceeds go to support K.A.N.E. meal delivery, dictionaries for third graders, K.A.N.E. medical equipment and wheel chair service, Kiwanis scholarships and more. More than 200 people participated in the event and sampled beer, wine and food.
The editors of the District magazine would like to know what your Kiwanis moment is. Please drop us a few lines as to your Kiwanis moment at magazine@cnh.simplelists.com and you might see it included in a future magazine. Here is a Kiwanis moment from Stephaine Walker: KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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Michael has been appointed by the district leadership to serve a three-year term as Partnership Coordinator — a newly created position that will work closely with Kiwanis International staff and partners. Kiwanis International works to identify organizations and companies that can help the Kiwanis family maximize its service in local communities around the globe, as well as provide opportunities to enhance the member experience through member benefits. The Partnership Coordinator will work to make sure all clubs are receiving important information about these relationships. Mike can be reached at fieldsmj@earthlink.net or 310-245-8329.
I joined Kiwanis and became a member because someone asked. I became a Kiwanian, when a group of young people touched my life! My favorite project, reading at the Reading Corner at the Boys and Girls Club of Whittier with a group of shy boys and girls. What I describe as shyness was actually an inability to read ‘well!’ A weekly commitment after work, turned into my defining moment of transition from Kiwanis Member to Kiwanian!
The young people started by listening to me reading to them, and eventually, with great excitement, them reading to me! And 20+ years later, it has been the ‘project’ that made me stay! Stephaine L. Walker Kiwanis Club of Placentia Past Lieutenant Governor 24
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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES On a warm September weekend, Kiwanis members in the Northern Sonoma County City of Cloverdale received word that a major wild fire was racing through portions of neighboring Lake County and destroying homes and businesses. Immediately the Kiwanis members and many other residents of Cloverdale jumped into action and began collecting food, clothing and household items. Kiwanis members also collected money outside of the local grocery store and by Monday morning the Builders Club and Key Club had taken up the cause.
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When the fire was finally contained, the Valley Fire had consumed more than 76,000 acres and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, making it the third-worst fire in California history based on total structures burned. Cloverdale Kiwanis member Julie Carter had a special connection to the fire victims. Julie, an Independent Study Teacher for Pathways Charter School, learned the school’s Middletown Campus had been destroyed by the fire. The Middletown Campus, which was in a business area, served nearly 100 Lake County homeschoolers. Rebuilding a School Although their campus was destroyed, the school continued to support many of the students from temporary facilities. Some families found it necessary to return to traditional schools due to loss of homes, property or employment. Finally, a new home for the Middletown Campus was found and the rebuilding began.
The school is family to me. Near the end of the school year, Pathways realized that restocking the school’s new library and learning center with non-text books, math manipulatives, art supplies and general school supplies was going to be problematic. Pathways Charter Executive Director, Robert Tavonatti, sent out a plea for donations. “The school is family to me,” explained Julie, “so I took the request immediately to my Kiwanis family in Cloverdale and Division 32, which includes Lake County.”
"THE SMILES ON EVERYONE’S FACES TOLD THE WHOLE STORYTHE KIDS KNEW OTHERS CARED AND HAD STEPPED IN TO HELP THEM HAVE A BETTER YEAR."
Within a few weeks Julie had a total of $1,200 from three clubs. All of these funds were used to purchase books from Scholastic Book Clubs. The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation generously provided a matching grant which was used to purchase math manipulatives, educational games, curriculum based workbooks, art supplies and general student necessities. And thanks to Nancy Hendricks, a Lake County Kiwanian, the Friends of the Lake County Library donated additional books. By the time Back to School Night rolled around, more than $3,000 in books and supplies had been donated to the Pathways Lake County Library Project. According to Sara Jordan, Academic Director at Pathways, "The generous donations made by Kiwanis have had such a profound impact on the spirits of the Lake County families and students. At our recent open house, the students were thrilled to walk into a new space with fresh new books, supplies and materials! It was exciting for them to get to look through science kits, curriculum and new novels to decide which ones they would use. The teachers have also greatly appreciated having access to new materials and supplies that they can use in their classes and to support students one-on-one. The smiles on everyone’s faces told the whole story- the kids knew others cared and had stepped in to help them have a better year.”
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Seven things you can do to prevent childhood injuries When it comes to child safety, many of us already know the basics: buckle up, wear a helmet, learn to swim, look both ways. Here are some lesser-known â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but just as important â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tips to help keep children safe in your community.
Adapted from SafeKids Worldwide: https://www.safekids.org/blog/7-easy-ways-prevent-injuries-and-keep-your-kids-safe
7 Ways to Prevent Injuries . . . Tug on that car seat Tug on the child's car seat where the seat belt goes. If it moves more than 1” at the base, tighten it up. Need help with your child’s car seat? Watch for more tips.
Secure furniture and TVs Mount flat screens and keep bulky-style TVs on a low and stable base, or recycle them. See why this is so important.
Check smoke and CO alarms monthly Replace batteries every year, and replace devices every 10 years. And try this fun activity with your kids to make your own fire escape plan.
Scan your home for places kids can get into medicine
It is pills in purses, vitamins on counters and medicine in daily reminder boxes that curious kids get into. Get tips for safe storage here.
Each year, 9,000 families in the U.S. lose a child to a preventable injury
Check around your house for coin-sized button batteries Check around your house for coin-sized button batteries, such as those that come in musical greeting cards, remote controls and key fobs. Learn more about the hidden danger of swallowing these lithium batteries.
Ask your kid's coaches if they have had concussion or sports safety training And test your own sports safety IQ here.
Take action against distraction Take action against distraction, which impacts driving, walking, bath time – just about everything. Take note of times when you or your kids are distracted, and help each other remember to put down the phone (or whatever is diverting you) and focus on looking out for each other. Check out this funny video on the topic.
Our Service Leadership
Programs At Work
Our student leaders have been busy the past few months, even during the summer. Here is a glimpse into some of our Service Leadership Program activities.
KEY CLUB
Key Club members from Division 21 (University City, Patrick Henry and Hoover High School), along with San Diego State University’s Circle K came together at a service project for the dogs. They made dog toys out of old t-shirt and fleece material by cutting the fabric into three strips, braiding them together and tying knots at both ends. Throughout the service project, Key Clubbers had the chance to socialize and fellowship with other members throughout the division. Trung To from Hoover High School had this to say about the project, “Events like these make me feel like I’m doing good for the community because I know these toys are being given to dogs who will love tearing these things to shreds! I loved it!” The Kiwanis Club of Glendora recently spotlighted Melissa Heredia, a junior at Glendora High School. Melissa is inspired by the Kiwanis mission and the positive impact it has on our youth and her personal growth. She pays it forward by volunteering at the library, hospital, Shepard’s Pantry and other places throughout the town, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She is just one of thousands of our youth out doing good in our community. Well done Melissa!
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At a recent combined Division 30 Council Meeting, Key Clubbers wrote special thank you messages to their sponsoring Kiwanis clubs and chaperones. Thank You Key Clubbers for taking the time to let the adults know what they do is appreciated.
KIWIN’S
As a student led, high school organization of more than 2,366 members that serve the California-Nevada-Hawaii District, KIWIN’S creates a family oriented, team building experience for the students and the community. Their success is the “ROCKING” service they provide and the leaders they create. In November, KIWIN’S will be having their annual super festive cheer filled Fall Rally. Fall Rally is a day dedicated to raising awareness of and supporting the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP).
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KEY LEADER
K-KIDS
Key Leader changes lives! Key Leader is a program for today’s emerging leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership development experience. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership— leadership comes from helping others succeed.
During much of October, the Betsy Ross K-Kids are hosting a book drive to promote reading and literacy in kids. All donated books will be given to local area children. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim is collecting books at their weekly meetings to help their K-Kids Club. “The Power of We” is taking hold.
The Key Leader conference is a weekend retreat for teens age 14–18. Workshops, lectures and team-building activities provide opportunities to grow in confidence, make new friends and learn skills that can be taken back to the school community.
AKTION CLUB
BUILDERS CLUB
What is an Aktion Club? An Aktion Club is an official Service Leadership Program oriented to adult citizens who live with disabilities and who are interested in service to their communities.
Builders Clubs allow middle school and junior high students the opportunity to contribute service to school and community. Leadership development and guidance at this critical stage of personal development makes Builders Club an effective contributor to a service-learning curriculum.
Aktion Club is the only community-service club for adults living with disabilities. It provides members an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills in serving their communities, while enabling their integration into society. Aktion Club members strive to return to their communities the benefits, help, and caring they have received, as well as develop important skills in the process.
Many Builders Clubs across the district are participating in Red Ribbon Week from anti-smoking campaigns to saying no to drugs. Our youth are our future and Builders Clubs are proving that on a daily basis.
TERRIFIC KIDS
Aktion Club members perform a variety of community services, such as environmental projects, park beautification, help at homeless shelters, nursing home visitations, and assisting Kiwanis Clubs with their projects.
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. “Terrific” is an acronym for: Thoughtful Students work with their classroom Enthusiastic teacher to establish goals to improve Respectful behavior, peer relationships, Responsible attendance or school work. All Inclusive students who achieve their goals Friendly after a specified time are Inquisitive recognized as Terrific Kids. Capable
The mission of Aktion Club is to: • Provide Aktion Club members an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills • Help Aktion Club members serve their community • Assist Aktion Club members to become more integrated into their community • Demonstrate the dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities
BUG -- Bring Up Grades
At the end of each school year, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim awards BUG certificates at the 24 elementary schools in the area. The club generally gives out more than 1,000 certificates and takes almost a month for Kiwanians to get to each school assembly.
Two Kiwanis Clubs in Division 30 have long standing BUG program events. Twice during the school year, the Kiwanis Club of La Habra serves a spaghetti dinner to honorees and their families. At this signature event, more than 360 dinners were recently served. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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A group of Circle Kers cleaned up Santa Monica beach and saw first hand the results of what trash on the beach really does. They saw seagulls trying to eat ziploc bags and members had to scare the birds away so they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choke. They also saw a dead seagull coated with oil and rushed to pick up black pieces (thinking it was oil washed up on the shoreline) before the seagulls ate the black stuff. Beach clean up may not be a glamorous job but it is an important one!
CIRCLE K
Several Circle K Clubs and Divisions held end of year banquets. The Magic Kingdom Division banquet was a way for Past Lieutenant Governor Alex Nguyen to give his farewell remarks and for division members to wish him luck as the 2016-2017 Circle K Governor. Chapman University club members were proud to receive the Outstanding Club of the Year award, along with their president being awarded Outstanding President of the Year.
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) Circle K also enjoyed food, awards, recognitions and talents at their banquet, of which fellow members from the Metro Division and one from the Foothills Division attended. After the banquet, a few guests visited a local ice cream parlor for a CSUN Circle K fundraiser.
UC Berkeley Circle K is rooted in service with continuous projects that help the local community. Many of their projects included reading to children, making crafts with the elderly, feeding the less fortunate and working at an animal shelter. One of their key events happens in April when they join with the Berkeley Kiwanis to work on the camp at the Cazadero Performing Arts in preparation for its opening in the summer to students and families. They clean and transport hundreds of mattresses and heavy bed frames all over the camp to the many cabins, assemble canopies over various cabins, build decks and tent frames, pick up debris, sweep and other such activities. This is a project that exemplifies “The Power of We.”
Kiwanians and Circle Kers from Cal State Long Beach filled their bellies at a food fundraiser for the Circle K Club. It was a perfect opportunity to get a meal with 25% of the proceeds going back to CSULB Circle K. These types of fundraisers are a great way for Circle K Clubs to raise money and interact with other members of the Kiwanis family.
In late May and June, members of the UCLA Circle K were busy being kids, cleaning up the beach and preparing breakfast for the homeless. Some members had the opportunity to “Be a Kid Again” by participating in a game night at the Alexandria House for children there as part of an after-school program. Members helped the children make games out of cardboard, tape, strings, etc. and then got to play the games with the children. Others woke up early (assuming they went to bed at all) to prepare and cook breakfast for residents at PATH West LA, a local homeless shelter. Members prepared sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and pancakes!
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Cal State Fullerton Circle K members helped Division 30 Kiwanis make a safer environment for the Fullerton Youth Park, beautify the area and create an irrigation system for the garden. Along with CSU Fullerton Circle K, UC Irvine Circle K and Santa Ana College Circle K helping out.
During the service event, a few Circle K members went off to brush down and paint the sides of sidewalks where children could potentially fall, while the Kiwanians painted one of the meeting rooms. Others dug a trench to put down pipes for an irrigation system while others pulled out weeds to make the plant life more beautiful. Thank you Circle K for the difference you are making in your communities and global environment!
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What if . . . ?
by Herman Platzke, District’s Kiwanis International Foundation Chairman
What if you could give more to the children of the world? Dream big! Our district and 14 divisions met the President’s Challenge in 2015-16; let’s double the divisions this year!
Mark Rabaut, 2015-16 President, Kiwanis International Foundation shared, “What a year! I am incredibly grateful for the past 12 months and hopeful for the future of our foundation. I hope you will continue your support of the Kiwanis International Foundation as we continue to make the world a better place for children. We can’t do it without you.” Let’s knock it out of the park this year! The Dream Team: The Power of We goal is for every club to become a Today Club, a donation of $10 per member to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. We would easily eclipse 2015-16 donations and meet the President’s Challenge.
The President’s Challenge for divisions and the district is to increase giving by 10% over the three previous years giving average. Another challenge offers five $2,000 scholarships for the district donating the highest in per member giving average. Visit kiwanisone.org/foundation/giving for more information. Our district is also eligible for a 5% grant annually based on five percent of cumulative giving by clubs, individuals and other entities for the previous year. The grant can support donor recognition activities at a district event such as our Foundation Honors Breakfast and/or scholarships.
It gets better! Clubs, the district and the district foundation can apply for grants to support signature service projects twice annually, April 15 and November 15. In 2015-16, four grants were approved for clubs in our district, Art of Life Garden Children’s Playscapes, East Fresno; Kiwanis Playground at KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2016
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Redwood Fields, Henderson Center; Community Cares-Snack Pack Club, Ukiah; and Uganda Public School Classroom Renovation, El Centro. Our Service Leadership Programs received grants, too. Aktion Club Training and Leadership Conferences, Leadership Academy for CKI, and Key Leader programs were awarded grants in 2016 by the Kiwanis International Foundation.
Kiwanis International Foundation’s focus is twofold, support of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund as discussed and fulfilling pledges to the Eliminate Project. Active fundraising of the Eliminate Project has officially ended but many individuals and clubs will be working through 2020 to fulfill their pledges to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus saving the lives of millions of mothers and their babies.
LOVE IT! SHARE IT!
LIVE IT!
Is Kiwanis an everyday part of your life? Have you considered a recurring gift of $10 a month to support the Kiwanis Children’s Fund? Many members do this for our district foundation; consider doing it for the Kiwanis International Foundation, too. What if? If caring members donate, we make a better world for children. Dream big! Knock it out the park!
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Mural painting at Abbott Elementary School as part of their new “Reading Oasis” room. KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL • 800.KIWANIS • www.kiwanis.org
As part of the I-Plan, Kiwanis International has launched a new branding effort and is encouraging all clubs to adopt the new logo style. It can be incorporated into your web site and social media outlets right away and phased into club shirts, banners, stationery and other areas as existing supplies run out. Start the new administrative year out right by having Kiwanis International custom design a new club logo for you!
It’s a simple process to have the new club logo designed and there is no cost. Visit www.kiwanis.org/brand for details. Magazine Sponsorship Opportunities are available starting at just $100. Many sponsorship levels and pages are available to fit your wishes. It’s easy -- just email office@cnhkiwanis.org for more information.
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“The Objects of Kiwanis” 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. The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the decades, they have remained unchanged.
INCONTRA-PDT TOURS CAL-NEV-HA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION PARIS 2017 July 11-16, 2017 Please note that you will depart from the USA on July 11 and arrive in Paris on July 12. The convention begins on July 13
PARIS CONVENTION BASIC PACKAGE JARDIN DU MARAIS MARRIOTT AMBASSADOR OPERA
Price per person sharing one room and departing from most major Cal-Nev-Ha airports (except Hawaii) (1) $2895 $3195
Single room supplement(2) $495 $795
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This is the cost per person in US$ and includes: Roundtrip economy class airfare from most major Cal-Nev-Ha airports (except Hawaii) to Europe including all taxes, fees, security and fuel surcharges Four nights’ hotel accommodation in Paris based on two people sharing one twin/double room. If you are traveling alone, a single supplement will apply as shown above. (Single room supplement) Full breakfast daily Roundtrip transfer airport-hotel-airport in Paris Shuttle service in conjunction with official Kiwanis events at the Paris Convention Center A selection of complimentary sightseeing tours including a visit to the Louvre, a ride on the Seine River and a tour of Versailles. (These tours, which are valued at approximately $25 - $90 each if purchased individually, are included in this package!)
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Optional additional costs Single room supplement - If you are traveling alone or wish a room by yourself, a supplement will apply Additional nights in Paris – Please contact us for prices if you wish to arrive earlier than July 12, 2017 and/or depart later than July 16, 2017.
Important Notes: An offering of pre and post tours in France and Europe are available in conjunction with the inclusive package. All prices are quoted in United States dollars. . FOR RESERVATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ROXAN AT INCONTRA 1-800-338-7673 OR OLGA AT PDT TOURS 1-800-221-7179
Email: info@calnevhaparis.com CST 2098539-20
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