Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine - Fall 2017-2018
CHILDREN OUR FUTURE
Our theme this year is Call to Action. This is the year where all members will work together and clubs will take action to determine their plan for adding new members and strengthening their club. If your club does not have a Membership Team or committee, you need to form one. The Membership Team is critical to a club’s success. On line training for your Membership chair and committee is available. The Special Guest Day program has been used by clubs personally known to me, and each club has gotten 9-12 new members from one event. Materials for planning Special Guest Day have been sent to your club President and specify the timeline for planning the Membership event. I recommend this event in lieu of randomly inviting people to your meeting, because an event creates energy and may be more appealing than a usual meeting. Ideas include using a slide show of photos and brief videos of your service projects, projects with our students, or other events of your club or division.
Joni Ackerman
CNH District Governor, 2017-2018 This year all clubs will take Action and determine and undertake the steps that are needed for your club to prosper. Formula training at Mid-Year Conferences should be attended by all clubs. You can learn how to increase membership, be a club coach, or help create new Kiwanis clubs. We need new clubs because we have more than 40 orphan Key Clubs in our District, that is, Key Clubs with no sponsoring Kiwanis club. We need to serve our sponsored youth and communities that Kiwanis does not yet serve. Your Division’s Lt. Governor is hard at work to assist your club. If your club wants more members, regardless of your club size, or if your club has less than 15 members, ask your Lt. Governor to arrange for a coach to visit and assist your club in bringing in new members. Please have your club members attend Mid-Year Conference for Kiwanis training. This is what will help your club grow and prosper. Thank you for your service to your Club, to our District and to the children, because Kids Need Kiwanis! Joni Ackerman Kiwanis CNH District Governor, 2017-2018 KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Mark McDonald Executive Director Completing last year was one of the more successful membership retention years in our recent history. Keeping our members engaged in our club projects is important to keeping good members. With more members we can complete more service.
Mark McDonald
Mark W. McDonald District Secretary/Executive Director
This year we will have the opportunity to travel to the Island of Hawaii for our District Convention staying at the Sheraton Kona, just a short shuttle to the Kona Beach and village. Rooms start at $179.00 per night. The resort fee of $30 per day has been waived for our Kiwanis group. The resort fee includes high speed Internet, self-parking for one vehicle, (valet parking is only $7.00 per day), unlimited local and 800 numbers, and use of Kona Trolley/shuttle to Kona Village or Kona beach. A very good experience will be had by all. Governor Joni is working on events for our group and our
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Governor-elect Rocci is working on education for the seminars. If you choose to make this a vacation, the same room rate will be extended three days prior and three days after our convention to give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the island. Our Mid-Year conference education seminars and awards for the 2017-2018 Kiwanis year will be first at the Double Tree by Hilton Sacramento on February 10, 2018 with the District Board meeting on Friday the 9th. The south Mid-Year will be at the Fairplex Pomona on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The Foundation Board meeting will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Sheraton Hotel on the Fairplex complex. I hope all of you will take advantage of the education being offered. We all need to keep up with the times and changes to our organization. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
A Word from Greg Ronkainen 2017-2018 First Dude Each of us has their passion within our Kiwanis service. My passion happens to be our Service Leadership Programs (SLP) and in particular, Aktion Club. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide. Aktion Club members set aside their personal disabilities to help others in need. Watching the men and women of Aktion Club work together in serving their community is absolutely aweinspiring. Simply stated, my project will focus on: assisting Kiwanis clubs build more Aktion clubs in Cal-Nev-Ha; encourage more Aktion club members to attend their convention by offering grants, and; finding ways in which we can encourage greater interaction among all of our SLP organizations and our Kiwanis Clubs with Aktion Clubs.
Kiwanis Clubs will be able to apply for a matching grant of up to $250 when they build an Aktion Club. In addition, Aktion Clubs may apply for a grant to send their members to the annual Aktion Club convention. And, Circle K members may apply for a grant to attend the Aktion Club convention. Any remaining monies, at the end of the First Dude’s year, will be donated to the Foundation’s Pediatric Trauma Program.
When you contribute to the First Dude’s Project, you will be providing adults with disabilities an opportunity for community service. Club and the interaction of our Service Leadership Programs. Here are some of the ways you, your members, clubs, and divisions can contribute: Encourage your club to support the First Dude’s Project with a club donation – Clubs will be recognized with a banner patch for contributions of $150 or more; Develop fund raising projects with proceeds earmarked for the First Dude’s Project Purchase a time-limited 2017-2018 First Dude’s Pin; and Make plans now to build an Aktion Club.
I hope each club will join me in supporting Aktion
Learn more.
Our Service Leadership
Programs At Work Our Kiwanis family continues to do great service, while at the same time having some fun!
K-KIDS The K-Kids at Betsy Ross Elementary School in Anaheim, Californiahave been busy the first c ouple months of the school year. After Hurricane Harvey hit, the club advisor and nine members from last year held a brief meeting to see how they could help the victims. After getting the word out, students and staff collected $1,755 in 1-1/2 weeks time that was donated to The Salvation Army for Hurricane Harvey relief effort. In October, the club made cards for the recess supervisors, custodians and teachers.
Congratulations to the 80 students from the Cleveland School in Santa Barbara, California for completing the BUG and Terrific Kids Programs. Each student was awarded a certificate and goodie bag as a way to highlight their achievement.
The Key Leader Camp in Santa Barbara, known as Rancho Alegre, was destroyed by the Whittier fire in July. Most of the structures were consumed by the flames. Also the Circle V Ranch (2016 Key Leader camp) was severly damaged as well. Key Leader camps will continue, but in other locations until the camps can be repaired or new sites are identified. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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The Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara sponsors an Aktion Club that boasts 25 members. Several of those Aktion members were out in force to help celebrate the Kiwanis Club’s installation dinner.
Aktion Club Several members of the Torrance Aktion Club attended the Leadership Training Conference in Wonder Valley. Thank you to Steve and Gladys Makshanoff from the Kiwanis Club of Torrance for chaperoning their Aktion club members.
Howard Jackson, CNH Aktion Club Administrator, made a recent visit to Hilo to help charter the new Aktion Club -- Aktion Club of Easter Seals HawaiiHilo Kea’au, Hawaii. Congratulations to the Kiwanis Club of East Hilo on chartering a new Aktion Club.
Gary Dove, Ambassador from Division 45, has been working with his local Aktion Club to raise funds for the Northern California fires. The Aktion Club presented a check to the local firefighters for all their hard work. Thank you Aktion Club members for showing the Kiwanis family and your fellow citizens that every little bit helps. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Pictured above are members from Key Club Division 4 West
Key Club In August, Key Club members from Region 7 participated in a Beach Cleanup/Social at Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles. A total of six Key Club Divisions participated in cleaning up the beach. During the summer, members from Key Club Division 4 West volunteered at the Pacific Coast Highway Beach Cleanup. Volunteers helped clean up the many pieces of trash around the perimeter of the beach. Visit Huntington Beach passed out volunteer shirts, issued water, trash bags and extra sunscreen. At the event, volunteers collected about 60 pounds of trash in one and one half hours! Key Club members from Division 35 West also gathered for its annual Region Beach Cleanup. It is a great time for students to do community service and spend time with other division members. Besides cleaning up the beach to help the environment, Key Club members met new people at the Beach Olympics and also got free time to spend with friends. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Key Club (cont’d) As Kiwanians collected and sorted crayons for The Crayon Initiative, Key Clubs in Division 30 North and South continued to collect crayons after the Kiwanis District Convention. Since the initial Kiwanis donation to The Crayon Initiative, these Key Clubbers collected an additional 200 pounds collectively, which resulted in nearly 1,000 new packs of crayons to be donated to hospitalized children. On September 5, 2017, members of the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach participated in the charter ceremony of its newest Service Leadership Program Sato Academy Key Club. Welcome to the Kiwanis family! Key Club Division 30 South Lieutenant Governor Vivian Bui and Division 30 North Lieutenant Governor Victoria Chau presented a Thank You board and rhino hat to outgoing Kiwanis Division 30 Lieutenant Governor Richard Hardy. Congratulations to Isabella Marie Marez, Key Club member at La Salle High School, on being crowned the 2018 Rose Queen. Isabella becomes the 100th Rose Queen who will be riding (along with her court) down the streets of Pasadena in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
KIWIN’S CNH KIWIN’S members gathered for their largest District fundraiser for the Pediatric Trauma Program. Fall Rally 2017 was made up of two events between North and South and the goal was to raise between $21,000 and $26,500. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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KIWIN’S (cont’d) Fundraising efforts consisted of an entrance fee, merchandise sales, penny wars and an auction to pie the District Board. Fall Rally is a fantastic event that brings a variety of CNH KIWIN’S members together for the ultimate battle of the spirit stick while learning about and fundraising for the Pediatric Trauma Program. The Turquoise Division KIWIN’S held their annual Banquet and Awards night at Rancho Campana High School. The evening included a Talent Show, Mexican food and awards.
Circle K Congratulations to the Circle K Club of Cal State Fullerton for receiving a brief mention in the Orange County Register.
Don Hull, Kiwanis Club of Brea member, was recently recognized for his 50 years (can he be that old?) of participation in Circle K and the Kiwanis family. Don first joined in 1967.
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The Crazy Kompetition for Infants (CKI) is an annual event that raises money for the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation’s Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) through a series of fun, competitive mini-games and relays. The event is split into two: one for the northern half of the district and one for the southern half. Teams of six from various Circle K clubs across the CNH District earn points to push them to the top of the competition. This is Circle K’s largest fundraiser for PTP.
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Kiwanis International
Rose Float by Ernie Arnold, Distric Rose Float Chariman
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.
Club of Alpine’s annual Soap Box Derby. It takes many hands to put on the Soap Box Derby, as does the Rose Float decorating. Our Kiwanis family comes together each year to decorate not only the Kiwanis float, but 10 or more other floats designed by Phoenix Decorating Company.
The Rose Float theme for 2018 is “Making a Difference” -- a motto we Kiwanians live by each day -- making a difference one child, one community at a time.
The Phoenix Decorating Company has moved to a new facility allowing for more room and more floats to decorate. We are always happy to work with Phoenix Decorating Company and they appreciate the many Kiwanis volunteers.
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The Kiwanis Rose Float Project is made up of several parts to make it happen.
1. Raise more than $85,000 to build and enter the Kiwanis Float into the Rose Parade.
shift. Decorating starts with one shift on the first Saturday in December and then goes to two shifts starting on December 26th and goes until we get it done.
2. Organizing volunteers to decorate 10+ floats for Phoenix Decorating Company. It is in decorating the additional floats that allows Phoenix to reduce the cost of the Kiwanis Float and contribute $10,000 a year back to Kiwanis,
4. The feeding teams. We provide lunch or dinner for all of our volunteers working a shift. We have divisions and clubs come out to feed these volunteers. They collectively provide more than $35,000 of in kind contributions to make this project possible. This is in addition to the $85,000 needed to build the float.
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Rose Float Feeding Let’s focus on the feeding teams. There are 18 different divisions that send members from their Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, KIWIN’S Clubs, Builder’s Clubs, Aktion Clubs and Circle K Clubs to work this project. There are 10 divisions and clubs that come out to feed our volunteers at their cost. East Fresno comes down for the day and provides a lunch for the morning shift and dinner for the evening shift. Some clubs get the food from a restaurant, others make the meal themselves.
The word “thank you” just isn’t enough to show our appreciation, but let’s take a moment to do so anyway: Div 3 and the Fil-AM Metro Club Div 15 Div 10 Div 16 Div 19 Div 26 Div 35 Region 3 who came together to provide a feeding team East Fresno Kiwanis Club
These clubs and divisions send 10 – 15 members to make and serve the meals, which must be served to 500 people within the 30 minute break time.
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What makes the Kiwanis Rose Float Project the largest service project in Kiwanis International? The participation of thousands of Kiwanians, from our clubs and Service Leadership Programs all coming together. The feeding teams are just one of the unsung heroes that make this happen.
For further information, please call Ernie Arnold at 626.379.0776 or email ernest.b.arnold@gmail.com
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Welcome 2017-2018 International President
Jim Rochford
The Kiwanis Club of Pasadena and the Kiwanis Rose Float Club of Pasadena invites you to the
International President’s Interclub Luncheon featuring Kiwanis 2017-2018 International President
Jim Rochford
on Saturday, December 30, 2017 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, 2017. 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
IT'S ALWAYS BETTER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER Last August, the Kiwanis Club of Costa Mesa partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Costa Mesa, and were joined by 42 students from the Key Clubs of Costa Mesa High School, Early College High School, and Estancia High School, as well as Circle K of Orange Coast College, to host a school shopping event for disadvantaged children within their community. Each child was paired with a Key Clubber or Circle K member who assisted them in picking out clothing and shoes for the new school year. Additionally, 19 children grades second through seventh - also received a Chromebook, donated by the Kiwanis Club of Costa Mesa with the help of a club grant from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. Other funders included the Costa Mesa Community Foundation, Hoag Hospital, and the Kiwanis Club of Costa Mesa Foundation.
CNH Foundation President's Message It has been a year since my journey as your CNH Foundation President began. What an exciting and educational year it has been. I have had the honor of representing the Foundation at various Kiwanis family events throughout the District. From our Service Leadership Program Fall Rallies and their conventions, to Regional Training Conferences, club meetings, Division Council Meetings, and our Kiwanis conventions and conferences, I have learned so much about the incredible dedication of all of the members of the Kiwanis Family.
Margo's and Joni's Goals for 2017-2018 Award 150 Dunlaps and 400 Distinguished Service Awards Recognize student leaders with the Hope of America award Encourage and educate Kiwanis clubs and Service Leadership clubs to apply for grants Support First Dude Greg Ronkainen's project to build new Aktion Clubs in our District Read Margo's biography here
I am happy to report that the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation's investment portfolio had an exceptional year. As of the end of August 2017, the earnings on our accounts were close to 9%, with September being another exceptional month. Our investment committee and Mr. Ramsin Ganji, our advisor from Merrill Lynch, continue to manage our portfolio to minimize our risk exposure while seeking a reasonable long-term rate of return. Our other major investment continues to be our Kiwanis Professional Center, located in Rancho Cucamonga. We have now had four consecutive years of positive cash flow from our building, including approximately $31,000 in 2016-2017. These funds can be used in support of our programs. Additionally, we have restructured our debt with Cal-Nev-Ha Investors which is reducing our interest expense, in order to provide additional resources for our programs. Our Service Leadership Programs, Circle K, Key Clubs, and KIWIN’S clubs, recently held their big fundraising events to benefit the Foundation's Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP): Fall Rallies and Crazy Kompetition for Infants. During 2016 -2017, these amazing young people raised nearly $240,000 for PTP. If given the opportunity, I urge you to assist them in their future fundraising efforts this year, and offer to be a chaperone at a fundraising event. Finally, as I look back at the past year, I have so many to thank: our Service Leadership Program leadership and members for their unwavering support of our Pediatric Trauma Program; our Regional Trustees, Lieutenant Governors, and club officers for helping me, the Foundation Board, and our ambassadors to educate our members about our programs; our members and clubs for not only their financial contributions to our Foundation, but for their partnership with the Foundation and our success; our Foundation Board and our Ambassadors for their dedication to the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation and contributing to our success this year; and our Foundation staff for their outstanding commitment to the Foundation.
Margo Dutton
President, Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation
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1 KIWANIS CLUB OF TIERRASANTA, SAN DIEGO:
CELEBRATING 39 YEARS OF AWARDING HOPE In 1979, Tierrasanta Kiwanian Dr. Eugene Journey, a San Diego City School Principal, informed Club President Mike Pent that he had attended a Kiwanis meeting at a club in the southwest that was presenting Hope of America Awards at elementary schools. He explained that these awards not only recognize students for their academic performance, but their demonstration of leadership and ethical and moral character as well. Dr. Journey suggested that the Tierrasanta club consider such a program and in 1979 President Pent implemented the program
3 based on the same criteria. With recipients selected by school administrators and teachers in all elementary schools in Tierrasanta, the first such program in the Cal-Nev-Ha District was formed. In 1980-81, the Hope of America Award program was extended by Lt. Governor Mike Pent as a Division 21 program, and in 1984 as a board member and President of the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, he suggested the Foundation adopt the program for the District - and the Foundation Board did so. Since then, the Hope of America Award has maintained the same criteria as the original Tierrasanta awards. Throughout the years, the Tierrasanta club has extended Hope of America Award recipients to include all students from elementary to high schools, as well as providing scholarships for graduating seniors who are recipients of the awards.
During June and July 2017, the Tierrasanta club and club foundation presented 26 Hope of America awards: six awards with $250 scholarships to graduating seniors in three different high schools, and a total of twenty awards in ten elementary and middle schools. Tierrasanta Kiwanis members representing the club and club foundation attended school assemblies or special award events to present the awards to Tierrasanta and the surrounding service area elementary, middle school and high school students selected for the awards by school faculty members and administrators. The award continues to honor and encourage students who have demonstrated academic accomplishments, leadership, and good ethical and moral character- all traits of individuals and leaders who have sustained our democratic way of life, and helped guarantee the future of the United States of America.
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Award recipients receive a plaque supplied by the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. The Tierrasanta club also provides an award letter, a certificate featuring the American’s Creed, and a scholarship check to graduating seniors to be used for tuition, room and board and expenses at an institution of higher learning.
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Clark Middle School: Jason Ly & Nadia Ivone Sanchez with President Mike George
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Sierra High School: Jonathan Bryant, Cameron George & Summer Silvestri
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Hoover High School: Principal Walter Fairley, Bobby Pornh, Shavaye Brown, with President Mike George
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Farb Middle School: Axel Delgado & Lt. Governor Lonnie Folsom
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Miller Elementary School: Lynette Demumbra & Rich Orr
GET INSPIRED. Meet Serena, Jasmine, Isabelle, Johann and Sienna. "When I went on stage at the 2016 Key Club District Convention to receive my scholarship, I felt an immense sense of pride.... I couldn't believe that I was rewarded for all the efforts I had devoted into this amazing organization. This scholarship will help ease the costs of college, and bring relief to my family."
- Jasmine Sivilay "Thank you for believing in me and for entrusting me with this scholarship as I am incredibly blessed to have been given this - on top of my unforgettable and life-changing experience within Key Club."
"Getting accepted into Yale was a huge honor and the greatest accomplishment of my life, though I quickly realized that the cost of attending a private school would place a financial strain on my family. This scholarship has partially alleviated this burden, and allowed me to focus on my studies and extracurricular endeavors as a student." - Serena Ly
-Isabelle Lee
"I recently graduated from Sacramento State with my B.S. in Health Science, and am taking courses for Graduate School... This scholarship enables me to continue my studies, and encourages me to continue learning... I truly enjoy serving and helping my community, and I want to continue that throughout the year. Thank you again, CNH Circle K and Kiwanis for giving me this opportunity." -Sienna Nguyen
"I would like to thank you so much for this scholarship as these funds will help me to finally afford a laptop for college. I am truly honored to be a recipient of this scholarship and I am one step closer to achieving my goals." -Johann Park
Partners in Prevention...
Partners in Treatment
Preventing pediatric trauma takes hard work, determination, consistency and collaboration throughout our communities, which is why the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation is honored to help sponsor our Partner Hospitals in continuing their efforts to prevent and treat Pediatric Trauma. Loma Linda University Children's Hospital “Patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital have been blessed over and over by the partnership with the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. This most recent grant directs much needed funds towards car safety seats for infants and children with special needs, a very under-served Photo Courtesy: Valley Children's need in San Bernardino County. Thanks Hospital to this donation, CNH Foundation and Children’s Hospital together can provide protection for this very specific population.” - Joanna DeLeon, CFRE Director, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Valley Children's Hospital "We appreciate all the help Kiwanis provides to our Trauma Program and Injury Prevention efforts. Personally, you [Kiwanians] are all a reminder to me that good people still exist." - Kristina Pasma, Trauma Nurse, Valley Children's Hospital Want to learn more about our Partner Hospitals? Visit us at www.cnhfoundation.org
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Photo Courtesy: Loma Linda Children's Hospital
Mission Focused
Extending Our Promise to Homeless Families The success of any non-profit organization is measured in its ability to fulfill its mission, whether that mission is fighting poverty, caring for the environment, protecting animals, or building a better future for children. Each program of the organization should be strongly associated with the organization's overall mission. One of the duties of a non-profit’s board is to ensure the organization’s programs align with and support the organization’s mission. Periodically, this means taking a closer look at the organization’s programs to determine if the organization’s programs support the mission and if not, having the willingness to identify another organization that’s better suited at fulfilling the need. As part of our strategic plan, the Kiwanis CalNev-Ha Foundation Board of Directors has scrutinized each of our programs and asked the tough question: Is there another organization better suited to fill this need? During this process, the Board determined our Hope 4 Kids program, which provided grants to Kiwanis clubs to assist families that are living in shelters or who are (or are about to be) living on the streets, could be better administered by a non-profit whose mission is focused on homelessness.
The Kiwanis Cal-NevHa Foundation is pleased to collaborate with Family Promise to provide housing assistance to children and their families throughout the CalNev-Ha District.
After recognizing another organization
Family Promise affiliates in Sacramento,
would be better suited to administer this
Modesto, Orange County, Santa Clarita,
program, the next task was to determine
Long Beach, Las Vegas and Honolulu
which organization could best administer
were selected to each receive a grant of
our Hope 4 Kids funds. To do this, we
nearly $12,500 from the Foundation.
examined the goal of the Hope 4 Kids
These funds will be used by each affiliate
program. Our Foundation serves Kiwanis
to provide aid to families with children
clubs in three states: California, Nevada
living in shelters or who are about to
and Hawaii. And the core of Hope 4 Kids
become homeless within their service
program is to prevent children from
area.
becoming homeless. One candidate stood out: Family Promise.
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With affiliates located throughout our
a local Family Promise affiliate, visit at
three-state district and an emphasis on
http://familypromise.org/find-an-
helping families secure permanent
affiliate/ or email Stacy Pollard, Regional
housing, Family Promise was selected to
Director, Pacific Northwest Family
receive a grant from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-
Promise at spollard@familypromise.org.
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CONVENTION IN RENO
Pete Edwards
Immediate Past Governor CNH Kiwanis 2016-17 Dear Kiwanians, it is with a great deal of thanks for your help in making the year about the “Power of WE” a great success. We have accomplished much during the year 2016-2017 and we have all grown because of the experience. Your work in your communities was outstanding and our work with the children of the District and the world was great. I would like to thank our Service Leadership Program (SLP) leaders for their work with the SLP and of course our clubs that work so hard to support their SLP clubs in their areas. I attended all of their conventions, and as usual the commitment that our young people have is excellent. I wish they would be the young people who are in the news instead of the others who are violating the law. We still need to reach out to those young people too and see what we can do to help them. How did we do on our goals this year? We had one of the best years in membership that we have had in recent history. We greatly reduced the loss in membership. We are turning the corner on membership and have set the platform for increases in the future. I am committed during the next year to help Governor Joni increase our membership in the District.
in a high percentage of clubs. This will give you a road map in the future to follow, adjust it each year to meet your current objectives and seek growth in your clubs. I have a lot of people to thank for the last year, starting with the greatest Lieutenant Governors that any Governor could have. My Cabinet was excellent and did a great job, and committee chairpersons worked long hours. I especially want to thank the Policy Committee for the excellent job they did this year. Last of all I want to thank all of you, Kiwanis members, for all you do for the Cal-Nev-Ha District, the greatest District in Kiwanis International. The first lady wants to thank you all for your support in the First Lady’s Project, Breakfast in Title One Schools. I hope to see you all at the Mid-Year Conferences and Conventions in the future. I may be a past Governor but I will still be involved in my club and District in the years to come. Love you all, Past Governor Pete
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There are NO past leaders in Kiwanis by Don Canady, Kiwanis International Past President
Are you a past Kiwanis leader? I don’t think so!
Have you served as a club president, lieutenant governor, governor or in any other Kiwanis leadership position in the past? If you have, that doesn’t mean you’re a past leader.
Take something you LOVE
Your term as a president, lieutenant governor or governor may have ended, but you’re still a leader. Your club, your division and your district still need you to be a leader. You gained some extremely valuable experience and knowledge as a leader, and Kiwanis now needs you to share that knowledge and experience.
You can mentor current and upcoming leaders with your tactful counsel, support and encouragement. But don’t force it upon them. Nurture them as leaders, encourage them, empower them. Help them feel comfortable about asking you for advice and direction.
SHARE it with others
LIVE it today and everyday
Let them know you want to be on their “team” and that you’re willing and available to assist them any way you can. And be available to them when they call. Be a resource for them. Be a friend. Let your success as a leader help them succeed as leaders. Your Kiwanis club, division and district—and the children of your communities and the world—will benefit.
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How to Get a Kiwanian for Life by Dave Schmitt, CNH Kiwanis Formula Team
Clubs often ask our District Board how they can keep the members they recruit. In our busy world, it is important that we create an atmosphere in our clubs that makes members want to stay and serve their communities through Kiwanis – becoming Kiwanians for Life.
To create that atmosphere and go beyond our traditional membership goals, our clubs MUST . .
RECRUIT – start keeping members when you recruit them. Have quality recruitment tools like a Club Brochure. Make sure your club is the “Best Show in Town.” Look for “like-minded” service oriented people to join you in your service projects which benefit your community. Communicate accurately on what Kiwanis is and what is expected of a member. Give potential members a compelling reason to join your club; like that you accomplish meaningful service to youth. And then realize that your new members are one of the greatest sources for more new members.
ORIENTATION – Provide a thorough orientation to prospective members BEFORE they join your club using tools available from Kiwanis International. COMMUNICATE with the new member on what is expected of them; ie: dollars, meetings, service projects, conventions, leadership training opportunities. SHARE club history and what the club does in the local community. MATCH the new member’s talents to existing or potential projects. LISTEN to the new member on their expectations of membership in your club. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
PROVIDE A QUALITY INDUCTION. Make the new member’s induction something they will remember the rest of their life. Give them a warm welcome and make them the center of your club for that day by inviting their family, their boss. Realize that when you sponsor a new member; you also sponsor their spouse and family and even their boss. Organize and follow a good script which honors Kiwanis and the new member. Have all the new member pins and plaques ready and KNOW details about your new member.
INVOLVE THE NEW MEMBER. Statistics show that we lose club members at two times – after 6 months and after 5 years. Those that leave at 6 months were never given a valid job or responsibilities in our clubs. They joined to do service but never did. They had new ideas but no one would listen to them. Those who leave after 5 years are telling us “Been there – done that” because the clubs never create new projects which motivate our members to greater service. Also, they may have never been recognized for the good service they did. Every new member . . and every club member should have a job in the club which gives them a new Kiwanis moment as they do service. These Kiwanis moments keep members coming back for more service! Looking for club strengthening resources…check out....http://www2.kiwanis.org/theformula/what-syour-formula/key-resources#.Wdah1Y-PK70
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Message from Jeannette Edwards As my year, as your First Lady, has ended, I would like to say a heartfelt Thank You. The warm welcome and wonderful hospitality you extended to us, at each official Governor’s visit and other functions we attended, was appreciated.
Jeannette Edwards
First Lady, CNH Kiwanis 2016-17
Thank you for supporting my First Lady’s focus, Breakfast Programs in Title I schools. The projects you started will help these children to concentrate and participate in the classroom; and do well on testing days. Thank you for your generous donations. As per my agreement with the Foundation, the remaining monies will go to scholarships and/or PTP. I will be meeting with the Foundation to
determine the disbursement of these monies. I have reached the bottom of the other side of the last mountain I had to climb. My last chemotherapy treatment was on November 7th. There were a few rough days after each infusion day, but for the most part, have fared well between each session. Again, thank you for your cards, prayers and good thoughts. They kept me upbeat and carried me through. It has been an honor to be your California-Nevada-Hawaii First Lady. Thank you for giving me the privilege of serving the greatest District and the most fantastic members of Kiwanis. Always remember………
Kids need Kiwanis. Every child needs to feel happy, healthy, loved and safe.
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DIVISION 2
There are gateways to Berkeley, California, from the north, south, east and west. One of the most used is State Highway 13, better known as Ashby Avenue. For many years, a pole with a Lions sign stood on Ashby on a small strip of land owned by Caltrans. The Lions did not know about the sign nor did the city of Berkeley or Caltrans. The Kiwanis Club of Berkeley found a road sign sent to its Secretary in the 1980s. Club members designed an information sign to go with the road sign and on Saturday, June 24th, had a “Sign Raising” party and added Kiwanis to the sign pole. The Lions Club of Berkeley joined in, replacing their old sign.
DIVISION 7
The Kiwanis Club of Davis had a grand time at its installation banquet. Club members welcomed new board members into their positions and Bill Matthews as President. The club also presented Brett Barnes with the Kiwanian of the Year award. Lieutenant Governor Kate Blickle presented Lydia Looknanan with the Distinguished Service Award.
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On July 4th, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach President-elect Rick Pinson, Past President Pat Paris-Appleby and Past Lieutenant Governor Clive Graham spent the morning with the Long Beach Police Officers Association and several members of the Kiwanis Club of Bixby Knolls-North Long Beach prepared hot dogs for 1,500 participants in the Los Cerritos neighborhood’s 4th of July Parade and Picnic. In another service project, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach delivered another large bag of non-perishable food to Food Finders. In partnership with StoneyBrook Condo residents, the club has generated and delivered 75 pounds of food to assist the community’s low income families.
SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE
The club is very responsive to the Veterans in their community by providing a Bingo night at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital. Also on August 1st, a luncheon and ceremony was held at the hospital to dedicate an elevated garden sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach. The garden provides wheelchair accessible gardening for disabled veterans and disabled kids from the local high schools. Service never stops with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach. Along with the members of the California State University Long Beach Circle K, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach provided BINGO for the patients at the Veteran’s Hospital in October.
Tree planting began again for the Fall season. Fourteen Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs from the Long Beach area came together with 45 Kiwanians from the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach to plant trees in the Hamilton neighborhood. Homes were selected for a street tree with the agreement of the homeowner to take responsibility and care of the tree for at least the first year.
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2018 Mid-Year
Congratulations to two members for their outstanding service and dedication. From the Kiwanis Club of Burbank, Cynthia Faust was named as one of “Business Life’s” 2017 Women Achievers.
February 10, 2018 Double Tree by Hilton Sacramento
Sam Engel, Kiwanis Club of Burbank received his Legion of Honor award for 50 years of Kiwanis Service.
Inter-club Luncheon Keynote Speaker at both Conferences- Steve Siemens
The Kiwanis Club of Burbank recently helped John Muir Middle School in its attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people dancing with fans for 5 consecutive minutes. The event was part of the school’s fifth annual Japan Day festivities. Club members and spouses monitored the distribution of the wrist bands (for the official count) and verified the participation of the dancers.
Foundation Champions for Children
The Kiwanis Literacy Club of Southern California is the first of its kind internationally. It has been chartered and has close to 20 members. Their mission of ending book deserts and promoting literacy is exactly what Kiwanis means when it is said that Kids Need Kiwanis.
Students were placed in five separate circles around a traditional yagura tower. As the drummers set the beat, the students and faculty danced the Shin Hokkai Bon Uta dance. For five minutes, Kiwanis club members made sure that everyone moved in unison and kept dancing. Final verification is months away, but the tenative approval was received the following week that 1,392 students and faculty broke the former record of 250 participants. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Conferences
The Gardena Special Olympics held its annual Bocce Tournament in September. More Than 100 people including athletes, parents and volunteers were on hand for the event. The Kiwanis Club of Gardena prepared lunch and ice cream sundaes. The club also provided supplies, awards and t-shirts for the Gardena team. Approximately 15 Key Club members assisted the athletes, keeping score and running the event.
February 24, 2018 Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, Pomona
Dinner & Auction: Eat, Drink and be Giving
Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dining, mingling with friends and more, while helping to raise money for the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation.
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In September, the Kiwanis Club of El Segundo held another successful Fair on Richmond Street. The club doubled the amount of money raised this year as in previous years. Then in October, the club held its Annual Golf Tournament, a major fund raiser for the club. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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In August, the Kiwanis Club of Torrance, did not meet at their usual location but instead visited Camp Escapades at the Rolling Hills Country Day School. Camp Escapades is a summer camp for children with special needs and developmental delays. Club members were given a personal tour of the facilities, programs, games, exercises and more. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
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The club’s 2nd Annual
Bowl-A-Thon was a success with all the lanes filled up. Aktion Club members also enjoyed themselves at this event. Continuing with the bowling theme, the Kiwanis Club of Torrance recently presented a check to the City of Torrance Park and Recreations Department for permanent benches at the newly constructed Bocce
Ball (lawn bowling) courts. For the past four years, the city has been raising funds for permanent bocce ball courts at their park so Special Olympic athletes had a place to play. The courts were finally installed a few months ago but there was no money for benches to give spectators a place to watch and cheer on the athletes. In a collaborative effort, the Kiwanis Club of Torrance and the Rotary Club joined forces to conduct a blood drive in September. The event resulted in 26 pints of blood.
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In August, the Kiwanis Club of Hilo was visited by its Sister City in Sumoto, Japan. After a week of touring the Hilo area, the Japanese visitors culminated their trip with a farewell dinner prepared by the Kiwanis Club and Hilo High School Key Club.
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The Kiwanis Club of Arroyo Grande had a fun day preparing food for the local Senior Center. Many club members volunteered to prepare sandwiches, cut watermelons and more. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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“Members Matter”
If you are in need of speakers for your meetings, consider someone from the Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, the Formula Team or a current/past district board member or trustee. They have a lot of information that they can share with your individual clubs. The Kiwanis Club of Arroyo Grande recently had Larry and Sandy Fisher speak to them about membership. The crux of the presentation was that members matter. It is important to reach out and invite people to visit your meetings, but be sure to check on current members who have not attended in a while. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
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At the city’s 3rd of July celebration, the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada along with Key Club and Circle K members cooked and sold hamburgers for the crowd.
In July, members from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim, joined fellow Kiwanians from Region 3 for Club Leadership Education. Since the training is relatively interactive, club members had the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with the good things being done in surrounding communities by other Kiwanis clubs.
In September, again with the help of Key Club, Circle K and Rio Hondo Environmental Science students, club members participated in the California Coastal Cleanup at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Hundreds of cigarette butts and plastic water bottle lids were collected, among other things.
Members from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim manned a booth at the Anaheim Library Bookmobile STEAM event. Club members interacted with the children and made the event that much more fun for everyone.
The Kiwanis Club of Placentia has been collecting non-perishable food for the two “Blessing Boxes” established and installed by Love Placentia earlier this year. The two boxes are intended to be a place where people in need can obtain food on an honor system. In an upcoming month, the club will be responsible for checking the boxes and restocking them as needed.
July was a busy month (especially in the beginning) for the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada. As a main fundraiser, the club manned a fireworks booth July 1st to the 4th. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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To ensure that students were dressed and ready when school began in the Fall, the Kiwanis Clubs of Brea and Placentia joined together to hold their annual “Back to School” shopping events. Each student was treated to new clothing to start the school year off on the right foot.
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At the 39th Annual Fitch Mountain Foot race, club members from the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg monitored each intersection along the race route. All proceeds from the race went to the club’s scholarship fund. The club also held its annual BBQ at the historic Brandt’s Beach picnic area. About 110 members and guests attended, including members from the Kiwanis Clubs of Cloverdale, Geyserville, Windsor and Santa Rosa. There was great food, exciting auctions and general merriment. In September, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg held a successful first annual Kiwanis Safety Fair. About 300 children and parents enjoyed demonstrations and learning about bike safety. One hundred bike helmets with Kiwanis stickers were distributed. This event was a recipient of a Pediatric Trauma Program grant from the Kiwanis CNH Foundation. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Justin Wethington, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Woodside Terrace, informed the club that he had been provided a list of much needed items for people affected by the fire ravaged areas of the north bay. Justin’s storage facility acted as a collection point for donations and there was a need to sort donations and load trucks. Club members as well as Key Club members from Oracle, Kaiser and John Muir stepped up to help. It took several days of sorting and loading the trucks. All together, they collected $40,000 in new products to help those affected and delivered 10 truckloads of supplies to more than 15 cities.
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The Kiwanis Club of Glendora reached its goal of 38,000 hours read this summer by Glendora’s readers. Also this past summer, the club was a major sponsor to the Concerts in the Park. In August, all hands were on deck to man the gates, serve the beer and park cars and motorcycles at the Flashback Classic Car and Motorcyle Show. Proceeds from the show went to Kiwanis scholarships, chamber business scholarships and other programs. Ending the summer, the club showed its pride at the LA County Fair parade.
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The Kiwanis Club of Escondido is dedicated to serving children globally. They have implemented a vital program with orphaned youth in Romania and provide scholarships for 10 local students. The club has also pledged $50,000 over a ten year period to the Children’s Museum. One of the club’s recent service projects has been to provide care packages to active-duty military troops. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 42
In July, the Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley served a picnic lunch to more than 200 foster parents and children at the annual Ventura County Children’s Services picnic. The club has been putting on the event for almost 10 years. The 2nd Annual Conejo Uncorked fundraiser sold out with more than 350 guests in attendance. The event featured eight wineries, eight food vendors, a silent auction, raffle and live music. The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark held a successful No-Limit Texas Hold-em Charity Poker Tournament. It was the second year for this event. The club would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth for attending their annual Wine and Moonlight fundraiser. On October 7th, the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo held a very successful Peanut Day. With help from their Key Club and two KIWIN’S Clubs, members could be found around town giving away peanuts for donations. A few months earlier, the club held a very successful fundraiser Breakfast at Applebee’s and all the proceeds went towards funding this year’s Rose Float. The KIWIN’S members from Rancho Campana High School did an excellent job serving the customers. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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The Reading Room at Berylwood Elementary is up and running again due to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley. It is available two afternoons a week and is open to all kids and their parents. Kids can read to themselves or with a parent or an enthusiastic Kiwanis volunteer. The school was very appreciative of the club’s efforts throughout the year at the Santa Pancake breakfast and end of year BBQ. The club also held another successful project, a BBQ cookout for the Girl Scouts and a great time was had by all. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
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The Kiwanis Club of South Coast finished the month of September with a BBQ for the Best Day at the Beach Foundation. Earlier in the summer, the club fed the kids and parents of Santa Barbara School of Squash. One week later, members travelled over the mountains into the Santa Ynez Valley to replenish the hungry bicyclers of People Helping People.
Mary Sepe, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks, co-chaired her first Kiwanis event, serving up a pancake breakfast for about 300 hungry walkers. The enthusiastic crowd gathered to support “Making Strides against Breast Cancer.” Well done, Mary! Throughout the summer, the club served many meals from serving tri-tip sandwiches at the Memorial Day in the Park Concert to serving pancakes at the 5K/10K Love Run for Senior Concerns. The Kiwanis Club of Ventura spent some social time with each other recently at two events - the club installation and their “Summer Social” which featured a wine tasting. The club held its annual fundraiser, the Cool Breeze Bike Ride, which featured five routes along the California Coast for the novice or seasoned bicycler. Members from the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara were on hand to award scholarships to deserving students. A dinner was held for all the scholarship recipients as well as city council members and the County Supervisor. Kiwanis Club of Oxnard members, along with Channel Islands Key Club and Rancho Campana KIWIN’S cooked and served a pancake breakfast to participants at the Oxnard Relay for Life. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 44
The Kiwanis Division 44 was recognized twice at the CNH District Convention. The Division was presented with the Division Newsletter Award and received an Honorable Mention Award for the Division website. The 14th Annual Breakfast by the Lake is not meant to be a money raising event for the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta’s foundation, but it is not to be a money losing event either. One of the essential elements to make it a breakeven event is by getting the ingredients at the lowest price from local grocers and businesses.
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The Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada’s Club Secretary Ellen Waicul and President Ron Waicul encouraged their members to donate clothing, disposable diapers and personal care products for thousands of fire victims in Santa Rosa, California. Eight Kiwanis Clubs in Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe, California participated in the collection. Members from the Kiwanis Club of Carson City filled a pickup truck and SUV. This was a joint project that showed how Kiwanis is improving the world one child and one community at a time.
For more than 10 years, club members have been assisting with the opening of the school year at Consumnes River Elementary School. With the opening days and with many parents driving their children to school, there are certain traffic patterns and crossing patterns that must be taught and administered to Magazine Deadlines minimize any injury ARTICLES AND PHOTOS DUE and/or fender WINTER ISSUE................January 12, 2018 benders. The school SPRING ISSUE........................April 6, 2018 is very appreciative of SUMMER ISSUE ....................July 10, 2018 the Kiwanis Club’s efforts and have sent magazine@cnh.simplelists.com personalized thank you notes from teachers and administrators. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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A signature project for the Kiwanis Club of Merced is the annual Junior Olympics Track and Field meet that is held every spring. The club has sponsored the Junior Olympics for its entire 73 year history and partners with the Merced County Recreation Department to make it a premier track and field meet for the young athletes. At the 2017 event, more than 2,100 students represented 42 different elementary and middle schools in a three day event. During the first two days, high winds prevented any records being established. Junior Olympics events instill in participants a lifelong interest in sports. Many competitors fondly remember how much fun the meets were and quite a few still have all of their ribbons.
“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.
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Attending Kiwanis International and District Conventions give members the opportunity for fellowship, education, training, and leadership opportunities. But it also allows time to visit the town or country where the conventions are held. In July, the International Convention was held in Paris, France. A beautiful and exciting city where art comes alive along the streets and canals.
A group of California-NevadaHawaill members treked to Paris, not only to see the wonders of the world, but to see old friends and make new ones. The CNH District is very fortunate to have our own Past Governor Dick Olmstead elected to represent us on the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees for the next three years. Congratulations Dick.
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On The Road . . . Again
What better way to meet new people than by Inter-clubbing with another club whether in your own division, or half way across the globe.
After the Kiwanis International Convention in Paris, Joe Dale and Judy Flindt from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim joined 30 other Kiwanians from all over the United States. They spent three days in Normandy and came together for this group photo on Omaha Beach.
As a member you get to see and hear what other clubs are doing in their communities. You just might find a new project for your club, or get inspired to work more with our students through Circle K, Key Club, KIWIN’S, Builders Club or K-Kids. And let’s not forget that the Aktion Club members look forward to Kiwanis members coming out and participating in their club meetings and events.
At District Conventions, the Inter-club luncheon is another opportunity to enjoy a meal with other Kiwanians from around our district. Governor Pete Edwards is pictured here with members from the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.
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Susan and Steve Faessel of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim enjoys stopping by other Kiwanis clubs as they travel. Shown here they found the Kiwanis Club of Williams, Arizona. 46
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Making Friends Across the Globe
San Marcos, CA to Uganda, Africa
Recently, Jerry Mason, from the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos, travelled more than 10,000 miles to the furthest inter-club ever at least for him and his club. Jerry and his wife travelled to Kampala, Uganda to help his son and family adjust to their new life in their new home. While he was there, he visited the Kiwanis Club of Uganda and the special 450 student New Life School the club supports. Uganda’s Club President said Jerry was the first American or any other Kiwanian to visit their club. In his opening speech, President Yusuf said to members “T.I.A. - This is Africa.” Jerry challenged the members to give back to their community with love and commitment and people would soon start saying “T.I.A. but it will mean This Is Awesome!”
Moving from “TIA - This is Africa” to “TIA -This is Awesome”
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Guy and Gloria Blair of the Kiwanis Club of Amador County like to Inter-club with Kiwanis clubs when traveling. After the International Convention in Paris, they went to Rotterdam, Netherlands to visit their daughter. While there they Inter-clubbed with the Kiwanis Club of Rotterdam, Nederland. The evening event started with a one hour social, followed by their club meeting and then dinner. The club meeting included a presentation about three parks they are going to build for disabled children in honor of their 50 year anniversary. They spoke Dutch during the meeting and their Club Secretary translated the major points of their presentation. Pictured with Guy and Gloria from the Rotterdam Club are President Ger Adams, Treasurer Leo Kathman, and Secretary Dirk Stehouwer.
Inter-club Awards
An Inter-club meeting is one which is held by two or more Kiwanis clubs or by a Kiwanis club and any of their sponsored organizations. The attendance by each of the members must be for at least 60% of the function time. Number of members attending depends on size of club. (see criteria for details). Your club may receive Inter-club credit if the required number of members attend a/an: • Division Council Meeting (hosted by a Kiwanis Club) • Governor’s Official Visit • International President's Visit • Mid-Year Conference Inter-club Luncheon
• International or District Convention • Another Club or SLP Service project or fundraiser • Service Leadership Program (SLP) Club Meeting
When any of the above meetings are at a division, District or International level, you must still attend the host club's regular meeting to receive credit for the Round Robin competition. Inter-club credit will be given only with the host Kiwanis family club, irrespective of the number of clubs attending that function. A Kiwanis club can earn multiple Inter-club credit for attendance at the same event (i.e.: if there are 12 members from one Kiwanis club attending the same event, there could be at least 3 Inter-clubs). The 2016-2017 Inter-club awards will be presented at the upcoming Mid-Year Conferences. The 2017-2018 criteria and forms are online at our website -- www.cnhkiwanis.org. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Club and District Grants
A Call to Action:
Take Advantage of the new Club Grant Program by Herman Platzke, District’s Kiwanis Children’s Fund Chairman
CLUB GRANT PROGRAM
Here is your opportunity to improve the world one child and one community at a time, in your communities and around the world, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund can help you extend your impact. Collaborating with the Kiwanis Children’s Fund grant arm allows clubs to address an unmet need of children with a project that will provide long-term benefits to be sustained by the club. New and improved, the program is designed with Kiwanis members in mind offering personal assistance from the Children’s Fund staff, including phone calls and quick feedback throughout the application process. Letter of Inquiry is the first step, sharing preliminary information with the Children’s Fund staff will allow for an early indication of a project’s potential for funding before a club invests the time and energy required for a more extensive grant application. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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Interested in applying for a grant? Review the grant program material carefully to learn about the Kiwanis Children’s Fund as a potential funding partner. Guide to Club Grants is the ticket to a successful grant application with diligent preparation and thorough attention to detail. The guide will provide instructions, detailed background information, important dates, helpful tips and links to additional resources as you take each step of the grant process. Eligibility and requirements (outlined in the Guide to Club Grants) include the need for a strong Kiwanis identity with significant hands-on involvement by the club and supports at least one of the following Children’s Fund causes: health, education and youth or leadership development. Important dates June 1 funding decisions Submit LOI before Feb 1 If approved, submit full application by Apr 1
October 1 funding decisions Submit LOI before June 1 If approved, submit full application by Aug 1
Ready to apply? Take the time to read the Guide to Club Grants and the resource page and begin an application in Foundant, the Children’s Fund online grantmaking system.
Additional resources in addition to the Guide to Club Grants is the resource page providing support throughout the grant-seeking process. Impact of club grants through the goodwill and vision of Kiwanis members and hard work are changing the world. Go to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund site for previous projects supported. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
January 1 funding decisions Submit LOI before Sep 1 If approved, submit full application by Nov 1
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Up With People Jr. Program
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Kiwanis International Partner by Michael Fields CNH District Partnership Coordinator
Looking for a new service project? One that can become your club’s Signature Project? One that benefits young kids ages 8 to 12 years old? One that exposes kids to the music and performing arts programs that they no longer get in school? One that teaches leadership, cultural awareness and community service? Up With People Jr. may be just what your club is looking for!!!!! Up with People Jr. (UWP Jr.) is a one week long day camp for young people, ages 8 to 12 years old, delivered in local communities and operated from one to six weeks during the summer. Students learn songs from the international singing organization, Up with People and are using the arts as a vehicle to explore their own communities and the world at large. In addition KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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to staging a 30-minute high energy show at the end of each session, students volunteer for community service action projects throughout the week.
Description of Program Curriculum:
The curriculum is rooted in learning and performing Up with People songs and dances, participating in community action projects, and creating respect, awareness and appreciation, both locally and globally, for different cultures. Students are equipped with skills to make positive changes in their home, schools, community and the world. Designed to mirror the mission and message of Up with People, the UWP Jr. shows include curricula content standards addressing topics such as culture, international awareness and personal identity. Each song in the show is accompanied by a lesson plan to enhance the student’s understanding of the song and its message. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
have a positive and lasting impact on the community and the world.
The curriculum is based on four components:
1. Music Performance Arts: (Music, Vocals, Dance, Oratory) 2. Leadership: (Independence, Creativity, Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration, Vision) 3. Cultural Awareness: (cultural, political agricultural and geographical facts about the countries represented in the show) 4. Community Service: (3-4 hours of community service action project)
Up With People Jr. aims to show support for diversity by building relationships, seeking ways to include and respect diverse cultural needs, celebrating the differences in people and seeing differences as a common and positive aspect of life. In addition, UWP Jr. seeks to give students the opportunity to present their ideas and talents to the community and to make a significant difference in their lives as well as the community at large. The UWP Jr. curriculum supports students to see themselves as significant in the lives of others and to recognize their ability to make a difference in the world.
Description of Program Structure: UWP Jr. Program per 1 week session -40 students, One Site Director, Two Assistant Directors and Five Counselors. Cost -- $200 tuition per child or $7,000 to sponsor 40 students
The Community Impact is significant. UWP Jr. aims to dedicate 3-4 hours per one week session for community service and to impact at least 60 – 100 people at any given time. Furthermore, the final show is open to the public and aims to bring entertainment, hope for the world and happiness to community members. The show can serve 50 -200 A global people day camp depending experience for the on the next generation location and facility.
Program Outcomes and Impact:
Supporting young children in developing leadership skills are often overlooked but an incredibly important aspect of raising and building the character of a successful adult. UWP Jr. works on developing leadership skills of the students by developing their: • Communication and Listening Skills • Organizational Skills • Problem-Solving Skills • Confidence and Self-Belief
For more information on the UWP Jr. program, or how your club can bring UWP Jr. to your community, please contact Michael Fields, District Partnership Coordinator, at 310-245-8329 or via email at fieldsmj@earthlink.net
UWP Jr. believes that these skills set the foundation in raising future leaders that will KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Fall 2017 - 2018
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“The Objects of Kiwanis” 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.
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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