CNH Magazine Winter 2016 2017 by Kiwanis CNH Magazine

Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine - Winter 2016 - 2017

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First Lady’s Message Happy New Year! May 2017 be a year full of milestones and successful service projects for your clubs.

To ride on the Kiwanis float, in the Rose Parade, was an incredible experience. It was an honor to be asked, by our International President, Jane Erickson, to join her, Gus and the Aktion Club, KIWIN’S, Key Club, Circle K youth on the float.

Jeannette Edwards

First Lady, CNH Kiwanis 2016-17

The first quarter, as First Lady, was rewarding, fun and filled with “firsts”. From my first Aktion DCON, to Key Club fall rallies, North and South, to our first official visit. Each were inspiring and filled with memorable moments.

As the new year begins, we are gearing up for our official visits and mid-year conferences. I look forward to speaking to you about my First Lady’s project– Breakfast Programs in Title One schools and sharing ideas to provide breakfast so children can concentrate and have the ability to reach their potential. We all know how important breakfast is to begin the day. Many schools provide breakfast during the week. What about the weekend or when kids are on break? How can we help? Consider a breakfast backpack program or a breakfast food bank.

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. Every child needs to feel happy, healthy, loved and safe. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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PETE EDWARDS

Governor’s Message We are through the first quarter of our Kiwanis year and we feel that the “Power of We” has been heard throughout most of our Divisions.

It has been an exciting three months for the First Lady and me, meeting so many of you. We were very busy in October as we finished up our Lt. Governor installations and made our First Official visit held in Divison 47. Other exciting things in October included our visit to Wonder Valley with the Aktion Clubs, (see pages 27-31) seeing the members in action running all of the meetings. It was a pleasure to hand out their awards with the aid of Past Governor Alan Guire. Howard Jackson does such a great job in organizing this event. Key Club Fall Rally North was held in Vallejo at Six Flags and as usual it was a very loud day with a lot of fun had by all. November continued to be a very busy month with both Key Club South and KIWIN’S Fall Rallies, along with attending the Foundation Retreat. Thank you to our many advisors who are so supportive of our Service Leadership Programs (SLP) and developing our future leaders.

December was an exciting month. Jeannette and I did get some rest and were able to visit with our family over the Christmas Holiday. International President Jane Erickson and husband Gus arrived on December 29th. Jeannette and I had the privilege to host them until January 2nd. Those in attendance at the Rose Float luncheon in Pasadena heard President Jane Erickson’s message, which was very motivating as it always is. We gained one member from that luncheon. Lt. Governor Mario Manzano brought his mother as a guest, and after the President’s speech told Mario she wanted to join. The Rose Float Committee worked very hard, as usual, and the First Lady and the International President had the honor of working on the float. I can’t be sure, but I think that may have been the first time that has happened. Having the opportunity to ride the Kiwanis float on January 2nd was exciting for all of us, and we thank you for your support towards this project (see pages 14-15). And to top it off, we had great television coverage.

Pete Edwards

We need to stay focused on membership. If your club or division needs help, contact Chairman Roy Talley for assistance. Several new clubs are in the start-up stage. We just need to finish so they can join our Kiwanis family. We are behind with our membership goal to have a plus at the end of the year. Several divisions are showing good progress, but we need to pick up the pace.

“The Power of We” Governor, CNH Kiwanis 2016-17

Don’t forget to send in your articles to the magazine (magazine@cnh.simplelists.com) so we can print your successful projects, because the most important people in our District are you, the member.

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Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Mark McDonald

Mark W. McDonald District Secretary/Executive Director

Well this brings to a close the first quarter of the 2016-2017 Kiwanis year and the start of the second quarter. I was sure hoping to see six new Kiwanis clubs in the first quarter, but that did not happen. Lots of activity that should produce some new clubs in 2017. You may want to contact Governor Pete Edwards or District Chair Roy Talley and give them a hand with this very important goal. Get involved. The two Mid-Year conferences are fast approaching -- Mid-Year North on February 4, 2017. Also you can attend the Foundation Board meeting on February 3rd, all at the San Ramon Marriott. The seminar grids are complete (see pages 18 and 19), and viewable online on our new website. The Mid-Year South will be held March 4, 2017 at the Riverside Convention Center with housing at the Riverside Marriott Hotel. On March 3rd, the District Board meeting will be conducted at the Riverside

Convention Center, where the business of the District is conducted -- finances reviewed, Board of Trustees takes action on all matters before them (approves, modifies or disapproves). Be a part of this District. Get involved. Paris International Convention is July 13, 14, & 15 with seminars on the 13th. On Friday the 14th, only the House of Delegates is scheduled from 3 pm to 5 pm so all Kiwanis members and their family can help celebrate Bastille Day in France. The streets will be filled with people from the convention center to downtown. Should be quite a sight and fun. Don't forget just after the International Convention, our District Convention will take place on August 3, 4, & 5 in Sparks/Reno, Nevada at Nugget Casino and Resort. See you at Convention!

Mark McDonald

District Secretary

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Service projects abound, but even more so during the holidays. Our California-Nevada-Hawaii clubs have been busy, just read for yourself. DIVISION 4

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana gathered on December 16th to celebrate the club’s annual Target shopping spree. This year, 37 special needs children were each given $100 to shop for their family’s Christmas gifts. Target generously donated the sales tax and provided gift bags for each child. Some off duty Santa Ana Police and Police Explorers assisted, as well as volunteers from Santa Ana College.

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DIVISION 7

Elves (in the form of members) of the Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove put on their first annual “Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa.” The club partnered with Applebee’s Restaurant and served more than 110 children and adults, along with free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (members of Laguna-Sunrise Rotary Club). The club is so pleased with the community’s response to its first Breakfast with Santa, that they are definitely doing it again next year. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit such organizations as the Kiwanis Family House, Courageous Connection (for foster youth), C.A.F.F.E. (Clothing and Food for Everyone) and their sponsoring Builders Club and Aktion Club. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org

DIVISION 12

Members of Division 12 chose to do a collection for the Kiwanis Family House. Donations were collected at the November Division Council Meeting and provided to the Kiwanis Family House.

DIVISION 13

by Pam Dingwell, Kiwanis

Club of Long Beach

“Saturday, December 10th dawned bright and clear, and Kiwanis was ready to sprea d some cheer. Heading off to Kmart with bells and kettle in tow, we were ready and willing to give it a go. For the Salvation Army we spent the day, not only Kiwanians, but als o Circle K. Fifteen of us spent pa rt of our day, helping The Army in this important way, by bringing Holiday Greetings to patrons galor e. The money we raised will help so many more. By the end of the da y we all had a ball. It was a day of Service, not just on e at the mall.”

The Division 13 Kiwanis One Day event was held in October. Clubs throughout the division, along with the Downey and Long Beach Police Department, the Long Beach Unified School District’s MALE Academy and the Long Beach City Council created “Kiwanis Kids and Cops Day.” The purpose of the day was to restore trust in the hearts and minds of the youth in their community. The desire was to have a day of fun and interaction with actual police officers so the young kids won’t fear those whose job it is to protect them. More than 120 students and 40 police officers participated in basketball, bean bag toss, relay races, tug of war and small group discussions. Circle K and Key Clubbers ran the games and served popcorn and snow cones. Medals were awarded to the winning teams and all participants received a commemorative t-shirt. The morning after Thanksgiving, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach held its “Great Day of Service Friday” by helping renovate the Community Center, collect presents for the Salvation Army and provide lunch to volunteers, Veterans, homeless and underserved in the community. During December, club members also provided and served dinner for women and children at the Lydia House. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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Upcoming Deadlines!

SLP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE ........................................Feb. 13, 2017 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 SPRING ISSUE.........................April 7, 2017 SUMMER 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 KIWIN’S 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

DIVISION 19

Kiwanians from the Kiwanis Club of Carson helped children have a fun and safe Halloween by volunteering at the “Suites for Treats” event at the StubHub Center. The first day of the new Kiwanis year, members of the Kiwanis Club of Gardena Valley promoted their club at the Gardena Heritage Festival. Then in November, they chaperoned at the Key Club Fall Rally and adopted five families by providing Thanksgiving baskets full of all the trimmings. The Kiwanis Club of El Segundo held its annual golf tournament in October and raised a significant amount of money to support youth-focused programs in the community. Turnout for the event was better than last year with 114 golfers, up from 80. The magic happens when the annual Christmas tree lot goes up, according to the Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach. This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. The Hermosa Beach Aktion Club takes times out to visit the Kiwanis Tree Lot. During Veterans weekend, members of the Kiwanis Club of Lawndale helped with Field of Honor by placing flags on city hall’s lawn featuring a veteran’s name on each flag. The Kiwanis Club of Lomita-Harbor City is all about food and serving. Its 67th Annual Pancake Breakfast was held in November. This is one of the club’s major fundraisers. Then a week later, the club hosted a special Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of the Lomita Kiwanis Gardens, a residential facility for low-income seniors.

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The Kiwanis Club of Manhattan Beach secured the necessary approval for its Santa Float. The club’s Santa Float makes about 17 appearances during the season, including the 14 nights it tours 14 different neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach. The Santa Float has reinspired the club and has been instrumental in generating new member interest. The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held its 51st annual Palos Verdes Half Marathon. The club also held its annual Christmas party for needy children in the community. Fifty children from the Harbor Boys and Girls Club and Volunteers of America attended the party in Harbor City. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica wrapped holiday gifts for foster and orphaned children. They also hosted a community boutique in December. Club members from the Kiwanis Club of Torrance staffed the Torrance Police Officer Association’s Santa float. They also delivered more than 300 toys, that filled 12 shopping carts, to the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo. Club members and their sponsored SLP staffed the Salvation Army Red Kettle in December. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

DIVISION 20

The Humboldt Beacon recently published an article entitled “Kiwanis Club raises money for reading rooms.” It started out by saying a partnership between the Kiwanis Club of Fortuna and Scholastic literacy programs is raising money to have a reading room included at the Open Door Health Clinic in Fortuna. Club members are raising money to reach the goal of $5,000 for a “top of the line” reading room. It will have more books, more bookshelves, a seating area, lamps, etc. to make it a cozy, comfortable room. The club’s goal is to have at least three of these rooms in their area.

DIVISION 21

On May 13, 2017, golfers in the San Diego area are encouraged to participate in the Kiwanis Interclub Golf Classic which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Kearny Mesa and Tierrasanta. It is a two person scramble and is limited to 18 foursomes. If you are interested in playing, email leesimcoe@sbcglobal.net for more information. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org

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During the holiday season, the Kiwanis Club of Placentia was busy. Starting with Thanksgiving, club members served pumpkin pie at the LOT318 Thanksgiving Day Celebration. The Friendly Center found itself the recipient of a Thanksgiving Day basket and one of its families was adopted for Christmas. The family of five was showered with wrapped gifts from the club. Also, days before 9

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Christmas, the club hosted a party for the children of H.I.S. House and their parents. Santa and Mrs. Claus gave each child a gift that was specially purchased for him or her. The club’s sponsored Aktion Club joined in and helped at the party as well. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim held its annual Thanksgiving breakfast meeting where attendees were entertained by a freshman at a local high school. Sean Oliu was one of six finalists on the Spanish version of “The Voice.” He used the $4,000 that he won and donated it to an elementary school in Anaheim for its arts programs. Sean founded a non-profit “Kids Giving Back” and has raised $30,000 over the last four years for music programs in Anaheim schools. After speaking, he then entertained the crowd by singing a wide variety of songs - a Spanish one, a Johnny Cash song, a John Meyer tune and gave an encore of the Beatles hit “And I Love Her.” The club is also pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recently signed second baseman Danny Espinosa from the Washington Nationals. Danny was a player in the club’s annual All-Star Baseball game in 2005. He becomes the 23rd Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim All-Star to play for the Angels. Students from the elementary schools in La Mirada were treated to a shopping spree and pancake breakfast courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada. The schools recommended the students and the club arranged through the school district to have a school bus provide transportation to Sears. Volunteer chaperones KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

from the club, community, Key Club and Circle K were on hand to greet the students as they got off the bus and then one by one they went in to shop. Once shopping was done, the students were led over to Ruby’s Diner in the shopping center parking lot for a pancake breakfast before returning to their respective schools. The Kiwanis Club of Fullerton did something similar with their Angel Shopping Spree at Kohl’s one Saturday morning in December. Youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs were transported to Kohl’s where they got to shop for much needed clothing and shoes. Refreshments were waiting for the children and volunteers as well.

DIVISION 32

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heavy rains. Then four days later, the trees arrived and members were needed to unload the semi. By December 20th, the lot was closed with all but a few of the 1,400 trees being sold. Gross sales for the season totaled well over $100,000 net proceeds are pending final invoices. Some of the money raised at the tree lot helps fund one of the club’s signature projects of providing dictionaries to every third grader in all the local elementary schools. The Kiwanis First Book Project is in its 16th year and to date more than 3,000 dictionaries have been given out since the program’s inception.

DIVISION 35

How do you thank a Vet for their service? Do you make eye contact? Extend your hand to firmly shake the Vet’s hand? Do you say “Thank you for your service?” Unfortunately some Vets in the community need a helping hand. That is why members of the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada are donating money to Richards Crossing to furnish and provide common household goods for one of the 39 units opening in April 2017. The facility provides housing for chronically homeless veterans and offers job training, life skills and referrals to local organizations to help the veterans move to self-sufficiency. The facility is being built in cooperation with Friends in Service Helping (FISH). KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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DIVISION 36

Members of Division 36 held its annual book fair. The Barnes and Noble event began in December 2010 as a two-day gift wrapping fundraising project by the Kiwanis Club of Redlands Morning. It was then turned into a division project and books donated through customer purchases were distributed to organizations supporting children. On December 11th, a total of 2,225 children’s books were donated through customer purchases during the annual Book Fair. The books were then distributed among 9 of the 14 clubs in the division. More books will be processed and distributed to each club in early January, with the potential of reaching close to 5,000 books. DIVISION 38

The Kiwanis Club of Apple Valley presented a 9-11 Event at the Apple Valley Civic Center as a memorial tribute to all who lost their lives on that tragic day 15 years ago. The memorial was an event for the entire High Desert with not only Kiwanis members but city/town officials, government officials, Apple Valley schools provided a choir, band, ROTC and Christian leaders. The Kiwanis club partnered with the Fort Irwin Fire Department and was able to have Ladder Truck 152 transported to the event. The fire truck is one of three left from the actual event at Ground Zero in New York. Besides remembering that tragic day, the event was a way to show gratitude to our military, firefighters, police and emergency responders. The community walked a “memorial walk” which consisted of a remembrance of the three locations which were hit. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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DIVISION 44

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta served in different capacities during the holidays. Along with the K-Kids from Cosumnes River Elementary School, several hundred toys were collected for Toys for Tots and Toys for Troops. Santa Claus distributed toys to boys and girls in the area. Elves visited the hospitalized veterans and offered them holiday greetings, get well wishes and thanked them for their service and sacrifice. The club also held its second annual Charity Food Auction and raised over $1,100 for “Sweats for Vets.” In addition, the club adopted the dictionary project a few years ago and now gives dictionaries to third graders in four local elementary schools. DIVISION 47

The Kiwanis Club of Twentynine Palms came up with their Kiwanis One Day project from the Kiwanis International Convention in Toronto. Partnering with TABLE FOR TWO, the club arranged to distribute Snapea Crisps at the annual Pioneer Days Celebration. Members, along with help from Boy Scout Troop 229, distributed the snacks along the parade route with an information card explaining why more than one billion people go to bed KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

hungry while another one billion are considered obese. The program’s mission is to feed hungry children in East Africa and local communities. For each Snapea Crisp given out, the makers of the product will donate 25 cents to feed the hungry and fight obesity. A large fundraiser for the club is its See’s Candies sales. For more than 30 years, the club has set up a store outside Stater Bros. to sell the candies. Sales begin in November just prior to Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. The money the club raises supports activities from scholarships to Scouts to sports and a summer reading program. The club also uses the store as an opportunity to share information about the service the club does in the community and invite customers to join. At a recent Division 47 Council Meeting, Howard Jackson, Aktion Club District Administrator, provided a presentation on chartering an Aktion Club. He fielded questions from members. Guests from Desert ARC and Yucca Valley Operations were on hand who are partnering with the Kiwanis Clubs of Greater Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms to charter an Aktion Club.

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Thousands of Volunteers Decorate Rose Float

During the month of December and especially the last week leading up to January 1st, thousands of Key Clubbers and chaperones descended upon Pasadena to help decorate the Kiwanis Rose Parade float and several others. There are many jobs that make up decorating a float and no job is too insignificant. Some of the jobs our Key Clubbers and chaperones assisted in were: • cutting petals off flowers • gluing seeds, bark and flowers onto floats • filling little vials of water for individual flowers • trash collection Depending on the individual KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

job, some volunteers were lying on scaffolding, gluing on flowers or seeds to certain areas of the floats. To keep our Key Clubbers and volunteers well nourished, several Kiwanis Clubs from Divisions throughout Southern California served food during the meal breaks. It was not uncommon for 500 volunteers to be fed within a 30 minute timeframe. Thank you to all who volunteered, no matter what capacity it was in. The Kiwanis float looked spectacular as it made its way along the 5.5 mile parade route through Pasadena. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org

Pictures provided by several Kiwanians - Karl Dash, Mike Fields, Don Hull, Luke Rooney and Amy Scheibel

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MID-YEAR

NORTH -- SAN RAMON Saturday, Februar y 4th 2017 Mid-Year Conferences - North and South Tentative Program 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Booth Exhibitors Set-up Rose Float Breakfast Registration Open District Store and Exhibit Booths Open General Session Morning Seminars (see Seminar Grids) Inter-club Luncheon Keynote Speaker – Dewey Smith

1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Afternoon Seminars (see Seminar Grids) Closing Session Foundation President’s Reception (by invitation only) Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Bash – Let’s Be Kids AGAIN! No Host Bar - Silent Auction Dinner

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Why Attend the Mid-Year Conference . . g n i k r o w t Ne ip h s w o l l e F ip h s r e d a Le Learning ps i h s d n e i Fr

The Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis Mid-Year Conferences are scheduled for the early part of the year to allow Kiwanians and their guests to come together to get reinvigorated in order to go out and do even more service. The conferences give you the opportunity to network with other members from across California, Nevada and Hawaii. In addition, you can learn growth strategies, leadership skills and enjoy social events. The seminars, shown on the next page, are created and presented by volunteer Kiwanians to bring updated information to the members. It is a great opportunity whether you have been to one before, or if this is your first conference. Social events, such as the Inter-Club Luncheon and the Foundation Bash, are a time to renew acquaintances and build new friendships.

CONFERENCES SOUTH -- RIVERSIDE Saturday, March 4th

Inter-Club Keynote

Dewey Smith of Albany, Georgia, was elected to a three-year term as a trustee of Kiwanis International in July 2014 at the 99th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Tokyo-Chiba, Japan. Dewey has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Albany for 29 years, serving as president in 1996. He was a distinguished president, lieutenant governor and governor. Dewey received his district’s “Work Horse Award” as well as the Georgia Leadership Medallion. He served as president of the Georgia District Foundation. Dewey is a Diamond-level George F. Hixson Fellow and a Walter Zeller Fellow. He was appointed to the

DEWEY SMITH Kiwanis Club of Albany Kiwanis International Trustee

2017 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT ² MID YEAR NORTH San Ramon, California

(as of 1/16/17) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 Room Info. 9:00 AM ² 9:50 AM Bishop Ranch Ballroom A, B, C, D & E Capacity 150

Bishop Ranch Ballroom F, G & H Capacity 150

Contra Costa Ballroom Salon 1 Capacity 150

Contra Costa Ballroom Salon 2 Capacity 75

Pleasanton Room Capacity 50

Danville Room Capacity 50

10:00 AM ² 10:50 AM

11:00 AM ² 11:50 AM

2:00 PM ² 2:50 PM

3:00 PM ² 3:50 PM

Club Presidents Governor Pete Edwards

Social Media Marketing Basic Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Mariko Nakawatase & Shirley Nakawatase

(room utilized for Lunch and Closing Session)

Maximizing Social Network Communications Mariko Nakawatase & Shirley Nakawatase

Public Speaking

Team Building Activities

The Power of WE

Tony Molino

Judi Horton & Rae Whitby-Brummer

Mike Montanari

Leadership Skills

Kiwanis I-Plan

The Formula Awakens

Club Succession Planning

Gary Jander & Bob Larsen

Dave Schmitt, Roy Talley, Gary Jander, Rocci Barsotti & Brian Tenclinger

Gary Gray

CNH FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM Margo Dutton/Jennifer Chaves, Co-Managers Topics: Pediatric Trauma Program, Scholarships & Leadership Training, Member Recognition and Grants

Club Risk Management & Sexual Abuse Prevention

CNH Foundation Ambassadors

Gary Jander

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Public Relations

Jeannette Edwards

Steve Dreyer

David Pinuelas

Lt. Governor-elect Training

Kiwanis Partners

Governor-elect Joni Ackerman

Mike Fields

Tony Molino

SLP TRAK Tim Cunning, Summit Manager Topics: Key Leader (Mike Akana) and SLP Best Practices - Scenarios & Solutions (Judi Horton & Rae Whitby-Brummer)

2016-17 Lt. Governors Governor Pete Edwards

Navigating through KiwanisOne

Club Secretary Training

Trina Krider

Pete Horton & Trina Krider

Luncheon Speaker

Mid-Year Conferences Registration Deadlines --

Kiwanis International Audit and Finance Committee during his first year on the International Board. Dewey was appointed to chair the Kiwanis International Membership Committee for 2016-2017. In addition to his Kiwanis activities, he is a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee. Dewey was an Eagle Scout and later became a Scoutmaster. He is a private pilot and enjoys flying as a hobby. Happily married for 48 years, he and his wife Cookie of Tallulah, LA, have two children and four precious grandchildren.

North -- on-line registration closes by the end of January 22, after that will be available on-site only. South -- early registration closes on February 3, and regular registration ends February 17. Register (South) at

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2017 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT ² MID YEAR SOUTH (as of 1/13/17) SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 Room Info. 9:00 AM ² 9:50 AM Ben Lewis Hall Upper Concourse Exhibit Hall A & B Capacity 150

Riverside, California

10:00 AM ² 10:50 AM

11:00 AM ² 11:50 AM

Club Presidents

Capacity 250

(room utilized for Lunch and Closing Session)

Social Media Marketing Basic Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Mariko Nakawatase & Shirley Nakawatase

Raincross Ballroom A,B,D & E Upper Concourse

Special Guest Day Tony Molino & Bob Erikson

Maximizing Social Network Communications Mariko Nakawatase & Shirley Nakawatase

Adapting Kiwanis to Busy Lives

Raincross Ballroom C Upper Concourse

CNH FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM

Capacity 40 (rounds)

Margo Dutton/Jennifer Chaves, Co-Managers Topics: Pediatric Trauma Program, Scholarships & Leadership Training, Member Recognition and Grants

Capacity 50

Ballroom A & B Lower Concourse

Capacity 280

MR-9 Upper Concourse

Capacity 50

Marketing that Sticks

Team Building Activities

Judi Horton

Judi Horton & Rae Whitby-Brummer

Public Speaking

Leadership Skills

The Power of WE

Tony Molino

Gary Jander

Mike Montanari

CNH Foundation Ambassadors

)LUVW /DG\·V 3URMHFW

Public Relations

Jeannette Edwards

Steve Dreyer

Karina Sousa

Capacity 280

MR-10 Upper Concourse

3:00 PM ² 3:50 PM

Governor Pete Edwards

MR-1-3

Lower Concourse

2:00 PM ² 2:50 PM

Club Risk Management & Sexual Abuse Prevention

David Pinuelas

Kiwanis Partners

Lt. Governor-Elect Training

Robert Kolstad

Mike Fields

Governor-elect Joni Ackerman

Kiwanis I-Plan

The Formula Awakens

Gary Jander & Bob Larsen

Navigating through KiwanisOne

Dave Schmitt, Roy Talley, Gary Jander, Rocci Barsotti & Brian Tenclinger

Trina Krider

SLP TRAK Tim Cunning, Summit Manager Topics: SLP Best Practices - Scenarios & Solutions (Judi Horton & Rae Whitby-Brummer) and Key Leader (Donna Jander)

2016-17 Lt. Governors Governor Pete Edwards

Club Secretary Training Pete Horton & Trina Krider

Club Succession Planning

Charitable Giving to Kiwanis

Gary Gray

Anthony Butera

Everyone loves a party - and this one will be no exception.

s e m a g d n . a s n e u g F a l l a r o f

Remember when you were a kid . . . the anticipation of an upcoming party with friends. Now it's time to relive it.

Saturday Night at both Mid-Year Conferences

Febr uar y 4th in San Ramon

March 4th in Riversi de

Join your fellow Kiwanians at this year's "Kids Bash" while supporting the Foundation programs for only $60 per person And to make it even more fun, come dressed as the person you wanted to be "when you grew up" - maybe an Astronaut, Firefighter, Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, Dancer, Baseball Player, etc. Who knows, there may even be prizes.

Margo Dutton, President

Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation

CNH Foundation President's Message

The Foundation and our Service Leadership Programs For the past several weeks I have had the opportunity to spend long hours at the Rose Float Pavilion coordinating the 5,000 Key Club, KIWIN’S and Circle K members, as well as Kiwanians, who volunteer to help decorate the floats we enjoy seeing travel down Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Day. What many do not realize is the relationship between the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, our Service Leadership Programs (SLP) and the Phoenix Decorating Company. You are probably aware the Foundation provides approximately $100,000 in scholarships annually to our SLP members; but, did you know Phoenix Decorating Company provides $8,000 annually to the Foundation's scholarship program? Enough about the Rose Float project. Please remind your SLP members - high school seniors in Key Clubs and KIWIN’S clubs, as well as your Circle K members - that the deadline to apply for a scholarship from the Kiwanis CalNev-Ha Foundation is February 13th. Applications must be received by that date in order to be considered. The applications can be found on the Foundation’s website, as well as each of our SLPs' websites.

The Foundation and our SLP groups have formed a strong partnership in supporting each other. This partnership is making a difference in the lives of the children in our district. Yes, children helping children. Not only do Kids Need Kiwanis, Kiwanis Needs Kids. Our youth have stepped up in support of the Foundation. I challenge you to join our SLP in supporting the Foundation. Your donation to the Foundation provides scholarships, grants and training of our youth. Your gift also allows us to increase the benefits we provide to our Kiwanis clubs, our members and youth organizations. Learn more at www.cnhfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook to learn how working together, we build a better future for our children.

Photos by Alex Gaytan, Kiwanis Club of Downey

I’d like to take a moment to thank our Service Leadership Programs. Key Club, Circle K and KIWIN’S raise more than $200,000 each year for the Pediatric Trauma Program, as well as being the major contributor to their own scholarship funds.

Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation

SCHOLARSHIPS Application Deadline: February 13th

Click on a button and forward link to your SLP student today.

Foundation Director Richard Minatoya Gives Back I was born and grew up on the western-most reach of the Cal-Nev-Ha District, the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. Right before summer 1981, I joined Key Club at my alma mater, Kauai High School. Back then, the practice was: boys joined Key Club and girls joined Keywanettes; you could only join at the end of your freshman year upon the Foundation Board Member recommendation of a teacher. I remember service 2015-2018 projects, Division 22 conventions, and football against Key clubs from the other two high schools on the island. I became president of the Kauai High School Key Club during my junior year … our club even had an article on one of our service projects in Kiwanis Magazine (which was then printed in black & white) during my tenure. When I graduated in 1985, one of the scholarships I received was from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation.

Richard Minatoya

After high school, I attended the University of Southern California. Unfortunately High School Photo at that time, USC did not have a Circle K Club. I graduated from USC with a BA in economics in 1989, and returned to Hawaii to attend the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I graduated and passed the Hawaii Bar Examination in 1992, but stuck around UH-Manoa for another year to take some graduate classes.

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I returned to Kauai in 1993, where I entered private practice. I always intended to join Kiwanis, so I joined the Kiwanis Club of Kauai that same year, where I served as a Kiwanis advisor for the Kapaa High School Key Club. In 2004-05, I served as President of the Kiwanis Club of Kauai, and the following year, I served as Lt. Governor for Division 22. I subsequently moved to the island of Maui, where I joined the Kiwanis Club of Kahului, Maui, and served as President in 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16; and I currently serve as President for this Kiwanis year.

I’ve always been grateful for receiving a Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation scholarship. In 2012, I was elected to the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Board of Directors, and was reelected for my second three-year term in 2015. As a director, I always endeavor to support the Foundation’s efforts, not just to help protect children in our district from pediatric trauma, but more important to me, to provide scholarships to our district’s SLP members. I truly hope you will join me in supporting our Foundation. Thank you very much!

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BUILDING AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION How the Poway club utilized a grant from the Kiwanis CNH Foundation to bring awareness to communities in North San Diego.

On October 1st, the Kiwanis Club of Poway held a Kids ’ Safety Fair as an educational service project benefiting children ages 5 - 12 in the North San Diego communities of Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo and Escondido. With a grant from the Kiwanis Cal - Nev - Ha Foundation, the safety fair was co - hosted by Poway Kiwanis members, and members from the Abraxas High School Aktion Club, CSU San Marcos Circle K, Poway High Key Club, and Twin Peaks Middle School Builders Club.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1 - 4 years old and among children under the age of 15, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury - related death. To address this concern, the Poway club selected water safety as the focus of the Kids ’ Safety Fair. Held at the Poway Community Swim Center, located in the heart of Poway, the target audience of the safety fair

"HAVING INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS ONSITE WITHIN SOME OF OUR BOOTHS HELPED EXPLAIN WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF SAFETY MEASURES ARE NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY.” - Joyce Handa, Past President

included underprivileged youth and their families ; however, as an added bonus, several middle income families attended the safety fair, where both parent and child were interested in learning about the prevention of pediatric trauma. This unexpected shift in target audience from low to middle income provided the club greater exposure and also the possibility for new members. Children were greeted by Josh the Otter who taught them a fun and simple message: to stay away from water unless accompanied by an adult. Several certified swim instructors were also on hand to provide water safety tips and demonstrated how to float and what to do to save someone in the water ( hint: stay on land and throw a life saver or a saving stick ) . Swim instructors also taught parents how to perform CPR on children, how to properly fit a child with a life jacket and why it ’ s important for children to use a safety jacket near natural water. Instructors also emphasized the importance of supervising children at all times when near water - even a bath tub or wading pool - and to always be within arm ’ s reach of children in water. Additional injury - prevention booths included: fire prevention, burn safety, pedestrian safety ( look, listen and then cross ) , car safety, poison control, choking prevention, bicycle safety, CPR and head trauma ( concussion ) , which were led by Poway member and event chair, Neil Tarzy, M.D.

Also on hand was a volunteer from the San Diego Burn Institute, and burn victim, who shared his story with attendees. Interactive displays within some of the booths solidified the importance of preventing children access to hazardous situations. For instance, the Poison Control booth included two trays filled with colorful tablets - one candy and one prescribed medication which most adults could not identify the difference between the two sets of tablets. And a Poway member shared a first - hand account of the dangers of using recycled beverage containers to store cleaning fluids. The end result was a bottle of cleaning fluid which looked remarkably similar to many popular sports drinks. According to past president Joyce Handa, “ Having interactive displays on - site within some of our booths helped explain what could happen if safety measures are not taken seriously. ” The Kids ’ Safety Fair not only provided a means to publicize how Kiwanis clubs serve children and families within their communities, but was also successful in its goal of educating the community about preventable childhood injuries. Handa concluded, “ We hopefully saved one or two lives by educating many caregivers who otherwise would not have considered taking safety precautions in the presence of young children. ”

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by Howard Jackson

The theme for the ninth annual CNH Aktion Club Convention was “Leading with Aktion” held at Wonder Valley, CA in October. Aktion Club members from throughout the District certainly demonstrated their leadership skills and as usual had a wonderful time at the Wonder Valley Ranch and Resort east of Fresno. Every club in attendance was required to host a meeting, activity or event during the weekend. In addition, members from each Aktion club were asked to deliver a seminar highlighting their favorite Aktion Club moment during the year. It might have been a service project, fund raiser, social event or any special club activity. Members from the Santa Clarita Club brought the Convention to order with a parade of banners by the attending clubs. Governor Pete Edwards and First Lady Jeannette gave a warm welcome and praised the efforts of our

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District’s Aktion Club Program. Pete by the way knows a thing or two about Aktion Club. He has been the Kiwanis Advisor to the Silicon Valley Aktion Club for the past several years. The evening’s entertainment was delivered by Danny Mendoza and Alex Wiens. Alex is an amazing local high school student who plays several instruments, sings and happens to be living with autistic spectrum disorder. They entertained and led the group in many favorite campfire songs. They were introduced by one of our District’s newest Aktion clubs from Torrance. Saturday started with breakfast hosted by the Whittier Hope Aktion Club. A Kiwanis message was delivered by Margo Dutton, promoting the efforts of our CNH Foundation. Russ Kiner hosted the first round of Aktion Club seminars and talked about the CNH PTP program, which we hope to highlight in our Aktion Club Program this year. Margo Dutton hosted the second round of seminars. During the morning and afternoon free time, Aktion Club members could choose from KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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many options, including fishing, (hosted by the Burbank for Fun Club), boating, (hosted by the Atascadero Club), and baseball, (hosted by the Charis club). The ARC Fresno Club sponsored a craft project that included making leather name tags with personally decorated art. The convention service project, hosted by the Charis Community Aktion Club, had members making blankets for infants and children. Each club was able to take back 6-8 blankets to give to local hospitals or homeless shelters. Much thanks need to be given to Margo Dutton, Pat and Ken Umbarger, Carole Farris, Cheryl Connolly, and Kathi Tran for their assistance to the Aktion Club members in making this project happen. Lunch was hosted by the Hermosa Beach Aktion Club, with a Kiwanis message delivered by Ken and Pat Umbarger. Throughout the convention and at each meal several Aktion Club members who entered the Kiwanis International Speech Contest delivered their impressive speeches. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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Also on display were many of the scrapbooks, service projects and artwork entries submitted by Aktion Club members. Saturday dinner was hosted by the Lake Tahoe Club and the Kiwanis Message delivered by Past Governor Dan Connolly. Dan reported that CNH Aktion Clubs raised almost $25,000 for the Eliminate Project. Each Club was presented with a plaque indicating the amount they raised and recognized for their contribution. Heather Flores, Executive Director of the Central California Regional Center was the Keynote Speaker and spoke about the abilities of folks born with developmental disabilities and how Aktion Club helps them achieve their highest potential. She discussed how the Regional Center is a proud partner and supporter of Aktion Clubs in the Central Valley.

The Dinner adjourned to an awesome evening of Halloween music, incredible dance and wild costumes. It was an evening to behold hosted by the Reedley Adventure Aktion Club. Sunday was our awards breakfast, hosted by the Atascadero Club. Our Governor-elect Joni Ackerman and husband Greg Ronkainen gave the Kiwanis morning message. They also have some familiarity with Aktion Club having advised the Hermosa Beach Club since its inception. They talked about their plans for their year which includes the promotion of Aktion Club. The convention concluded with Aktion Club and member awards being hosted by Past Governor Alan Guire and presented by Pete Edwards and Joni Ackerman.

Our Service Leadership

Programs At Work

Our Kiwanis family continues to do great service, while at the same time having some fun!

CIRCLE K

You never know how what you do impacts someone else. Thank you to Roberto Rae, UCRiverside Circle K member for submitting the following:

“What does Kiwanis mean to you?

Kiwanis is like a family away from home. Kiwanis is a group of people who share the same ideals as me of bettering this world in one way or another. Kiwanis means to be a part of something bigger than me. Working alongside of them I am able to see and help people in ways I never thought I would. Kiwanis is a network of connections which not only helps me through Circle K, but also through professional and other aspects. Kiwanis means being able to meet people from all around the world from all different backgrounds and age groups. Kiwanis is a lifestyle of not only bettering yourself, but bettering others at the same time.

Kiwanis is life-changing!

Members from the Cal State Fullerton Circle K held their 24 hour marathon of service during Thanksgiving week. They helped prepare food for the “We Give Thanks” Thanksgiving meal distribution, performed other service throughout Southern California and finished off the marathon of service by serving the prepared meals at “We Give Thanks”. CSU Fullerton Circle K members were also on hand to help serve food to the Key Clubbers and other volunteers decorating the rose parade floats. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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K-KIDS

The K-Kids of Cosumnes River Elementary School recently spearheaded a food drive at their school. The K-Kids set two goals and shared it with their school. Even though they didn’t reach their second goal of collecting 3,000 pounds, they did surpass last year’s collection by more than 800 pounds. The final tally was 2,153 pounds. Congratulations on collecting more than a ton of food for the Elk Grove Food Bank.

The Betsy Ross K-Kids Club collected more than 350 books in a recent book drive and the books were donated to local children in Anaheim. During the holidays, the club made Thanksgiving cards for the military. In addition, they made cards and sang Christmas carols to the Walnut Village Care Center. New officers were elected and excited about what projects and service they can do in the coming year.

Below is an excerpt from an article for the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District newsletter.

Our K-Kids Club at Dulles Elementary School is a student leadership program focused on service. The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada sponsors our K-Kids Club. Parent volunteer, April Gijon says, “This group has heart and is committed to serving others! My hope is that students will learn the value of service and continue serving, as they grow older into adulthood and continue to give back to society as a contributing citizen.” This school year they have set, attained and succeeded with many goals. They have raised over $825.00 for the Pennies for Patients program which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They partnered with the La Mirada Fire Department for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. They have written personal holiday greeting cards for seniors, hand delivered them and sang Christmas carols at the local senior center. They write and act out skits to model positive behavior for other students at our school that provide leadership in citizenship to all students.The K-Kids are motivated to make a difference and show they CARE! Shanti Gallegos Principal, Dulles Elementary School KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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KEY CLUB AND KIWIN’S

KIWIN’S

Members of the Torrance High School KIWIN’S held their annual take-over of the Kiwanis Club of Torrance’s club meeting in December. The KIWIN’S members did a fantastic job and raised a lot of money to help them go to convention and for Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Pediatric Trauma Programs.

KEY CLUB

Key Club and KIWIN’S members from Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes High School and Mary Star High School joined Kiwanis members in late October to assemble prosthetic hands at the Palos Verdes On the Net (PVNet) Education & Technology Center as part of their Kiwanis One Day project. The students assembled 10 prosthetic hands for children who have lost their fingers due to birth, accident or disaster. The prosthetic hands will be distributed both nationally and internationally through a non-profit organization.

Besides the thousands of Key Clubbers who served countless hours decorating the Rose Parade floats, our student leaders know how to have fun. Hosted by the Anaheim High School Key Club, several Key Clubbers from throughout Division 30 South met to perfect their spirit for Fall Rally South. Because of the dedication of Key Clubbers throughout our district, they raised thousands of dollars for Pediatric Trauma Programs at their fall rallies (both north and south). Key Clubbers throughout California-Nevada-Hawaii also joined with their local Kiwanis Clubs during the holidays for shopping sprees, holiday parties and bell ringing.

Clara’s Story by Charlie Bussey

On September 26, 2016, Lethesia Guzman and her fiancé were traveling on Interstate 80 crossing the Yolo Causeway (a long, elevated bridge) between West Sacramento and Davis. They were involved in a minor fender bender and were pulled off to the side of the narrow causeway. They exited the car and were standing in front of it, talking to the California Highway Patrol dispatcher, when they were rear-ended by an Uber driver in a Prius. Lethesia’s fiancé saw what was happening and immediately put his arms around Lethesia

to protect her. Behind the Prius was a tomato truck. The driver tried to avoid the wreck in front of him and lost control of the truck, hitting the Prius and knocking Lethesia and her fiancé over the railing of the causeway to the ground below, about a 40 foot drop. The actions of Lethesia’s fiancé cost him his life, but ultimately those actions were responsible for Lethesia’s survival. The combined impact of the Prius, tomato truck, and the 40+ foot fall shattered every bone in Lethesia’s body below her neck. Ultimately, she was transported to UC Davis Medical Center. She was in the hospital for more than 50 days and has had 18 separate surgeries. She has metal plates and rods in her legs to replace both of her femurs that were shattered beyond repair. She was released from the hospital just before Thanksgiving, traveling home in a wheelchair. Lethesia’s mother, Clara Nichols, heard about her daughter’s accident and immediately left San Jose to be with her daughter. After KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

spending a couple of nights at the hospital, Clara learned about Kiwanis Family House and a referral was sent from the hospital. Being on a limited income, Clara’s rent was waived. Clara moved into Kiwanis Family House and stayed there the entire time her daughter was hospitalized. When she wasn’t at the hospital, she volunteered her services at Kiwanis Family House to keep busy, to give something back, and as she put it, “to not go crazy just thinking about my daughter and worrying.” Being bilingual, she helped the staff communicate effectively with Spanish speaking guests, did laundry, and assisted the housekeepers with cleaning vacant rooms. When she was asked how Kiwanis Family House helped her during her stay, tears welled up in her eyes. She said, “By opening the doors, having someone to talk to, no matter what I needed they were there for me. They helped me stay strong and focused for my daughter. The staff members made me feel comfortable and welcome. I would have been lost without Kiwanis Family House.” Clara told us on December 15 that she has already received her Christmas present. When asked what she got, she said (again with tears in her eyes), “My daughter had an 8-hour surgery yesterday on her legs. They took some bone from her hips and attached it to her femur bones and the surgeon told us today that she will be walking out of the hospital. We were told before that she would never be able to walk again.” Once again, the hospital saved a life, and Kiwanis Family House helped to save a family. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org

Follow the (Key) Leader by Natali Galt and Donna Jander

Kiwanis Key Leader within our California-Nevada-Hawaii District . . . Why Kiwanis Key Leader? Because Key Leader is STILL changing lives within our great district! Since the first Cal-Nev-Ha Key Leader camp in the fall of 2005, the Kiwanis Key Leader program has been offering important lessons in leadership to Kiwanis youth. 2016-2017 Kiwanis International President Jane Erickson was instrumental in creating the Key Leader program, and she continues to be a facilitator for this leadership program. We are so fortunate to have President Jane Erickson as our biggest supporter and advocate. While participating in a Key Leader weekend retreat, our youth will learn the five essential principles of the program. These principles reflect the Kiwanis mission to inspire young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership: • • • • •

Personal Integrity: Doing the right thing Personal Growth: Develop in mind, body and spirit Respect: Showing consideration for self, others and property Building Community: Developing relationships to achieve positive goals Pursuit of Excellence: Expecting and achieving the best

During the course of the weekend our youth and adults work within their own small neighborhoods as well as large groups. There are hands-on team building activities. Students learn leadership skills from the Key Leader curriculum over the course of the weekend, and the lessons that they learn help to guide them when they return back to their schools, home communities, as well as the world! At every event, our youth make new friends and memories that they will never forget. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

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A Key Leader weekend is not just for our Kiwanis youth, it is open for any high school student ages 14-18 to attend. Over the last 10 plus years, many of us connected to the CNH Kiwanis Key Leader district team have kept in touch with many of our Kiwanis Key Leader Alum. We have even had a few that have come back now as adult chaperones for a Key Leader weekend. They have shared with us that what Key Leader taught them has made them better in so many ways. Coming back as a chaperone is just another way for them to encourage the new youth and help foster the leadership skills they learned. There are events scheduled in 2017 in CNH in the following areas: Santa Barbara, Occidental/Sonoma area, Central Valley/Fresno area, San Diego/Julian area and La Honda/Santa Cruz Mountains. The camp in the Inland Empire will return in 2018. (Locations in Nevada, Sacramento area and Hawaii are in the works.) Students are encouraged to register early, as camps fill up quickly. Registration is online at www.key-leader.org. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

Testimonials from Key Leader Alumni:

“Key Leader showed me that anyone can be a leader. They just have to believe in themselves.” Stephanie Miguel “Watching our future leaders gain poise and confidence in themselves will turn any pessimist into the most ardent optimist. We will be in good hands!” Richard Olmstead

“Key Leader transformed the way I live my life and ignited in me a passion for helping people grow. I love watching people learn about themselves and their capabilities and then helping them discover their leadership potential.” Michele Matsuoka

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WHAT IS KIWANIS WAREHOUSE?

by Michael Fields CNH District Partnership Coordinator

When your Kiwanis club is planning a service project, Kiwanis Warehouse is an important resource for discounts and buying power. Operated by our partner, DollarDays, this premier online wholesale distributor is a secret weapon for Kiwanis clubs looking for the kind of insider access typically available only to large enterprises. Kiwanis Warehouse offers more than 200,000 high-quality goods at wholesale and bulk prices, sold in small cases. The minimum order is only a case, giving even the smallest clubs the opportunity to purchase products well below retail. Kiwanis Warehouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inexpensive selection of quality wholesale merchandise is impressive. Your club can find the exact products you need, including backpacks, school supplies, socks, flip flops, toothpaste, fleece blankets, and health and beauty products to support your community service projects and outreach programs.

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TAKE YOUR SIGNATURE PROJECT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Many Kiwanis clubs make a mark in their communities with a signature project. Some provide items and goods that families otherwise can’t afford. For other clubs, a signature project requires tools and equipment. Either way, Kiwanis Warehouse makes a signature project easier—and less expensive—by providing what your club needs at low prices.

Back-to-school. All of the school supplies a child could need, from pencils and paper to backpacks and glue. You can even purchase pre-filled backpacks and school kits. Baby cares. Clothing, baby wash and lotion, baby bottles, socks and bibs—all of this and more for a beautiful baby shower. Food pantry. A wide variety of wholesale candy, snacks, discount coffee, inexpensive seasonings and spices, groceries and much more.

Arts and crafts day. From yarn to pipe cleaners to beads, all of the supplies you need for any project— in one place. Games and toys. A wide variety, from baby games, novelty toys and outdoor games to fun items for science and math education.

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Seasonal. Fleece blankets, socks, scarves, hats and gloves—and much more— for your seasonal service projects.

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Kiwanis One Day. Whether you need landscaping items, tools and hardware or painting supplies, we’ve got all of the items for your Kiwanis One Day projects. Holiday supplies. From party supplies and costumes, to gifts and decorations, you can find all of the items you need for a successful holiday event.

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WHY CHOOSE KIWANIS WAREHOUSE?

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CHANGE – New look and perspective by Herman Platzke, District’s Kiwanis International Foundation Chairman

The Kiwanis Children’s Fund, formerly, the Kiwanis International Foundation is working to make it bigger and better for you, Kiwanis on the front line. The name change reflects our motto, “Serving the Children of the World”. I will share Kiwanis Children’s Fund changes with you and provide some updates on the previous story, What If, in the fall CNH magazine. First, on October 25, 2016, the foundation board started doing business as the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Learn more about the change at kiwanis.org/childrensfund The Kiwanis Children’s Fund is where we extend our Kiwanis impact. When you give to the Children’s Fund, you can make a difference in your own hometown and you can make a difference in lives a world away. With assistance from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, your generosity has a positive impact near and far. Today, Tomorrow and Forever. The Kiwanis Children’s Fund partners with clubs, districts and district foundations in all Kiwanis nations to help children of the world through Kiwanis-led service projects promoting: • • • •

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Healthy Children Educated Children Leadership Development Priority Children’s Issues

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The grant program is undergoing changes that will make it better, streamline the process and improve the ability to ultimately help more children. In order to make the changes necessary the grant period for April 1, 2017 will not be available. New grant making software to make the entire process easier for applicants will be available October 1, 2017 for the November 15, 2017 deadline.

Let’s dream big, Dream Team, and make a difference in more children’s lives. How? You say. There are several ways. One is meeting Kiwanis International President Jane Erickson’s goal of 100 percent of our clubs becoming Today Clubs at $10 per member. Two, recognizing a member of your club with a George F. Hixson Award, a $1,000 donation; and three, increasing your club’s 2015-16 donations by 15 percent.

The Kiwanis Children’s Fund is committed to fulfill Kiwanis International’s pledge to the We hope you share the same sense of Eliminate Project. And assist our district in excitement and optimism as meeting Kids need Kiwanis because we begin this important step and into the future of the Kiwanis Kiwanians change kids’ lives. fulfilling Children’s Fund. Gifts to the Kiwanis Children’s club and Fund help make it possible. individual Congratulations! The CNH pledges to District met the President’s Challenge Goal eradicate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus in 2015 - 16, by almost half as much as by 2020, saving the lives of millions of the goal, giving $63,000 to the Kiwanis mothers and their babies. Children’s Fund. Thank you Rockstars of Service team! The district is now eligible for Again, I am issuing the challenge, is a 5% grant of $3,182 for the 2015-16 year. Kiwanis an everyday part of your life? Consider giving a recurring gift of as little Nineteen divisions met the President’s as $10 a month to the Kiwanis Children’s Challenge in 2015-16 -- WOW! If we could Fund. double that we would be close to the whole district meeting the challenge! What do you And, to the Dream Team leadership team, say? Are we up to the challenge? Trustees, Lieutenant Governors and Presidents, I am encouraging you to ask your clubs and divisions to consider meeting the goals of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2016 - 2017

Dream big! Knock it out of the park!

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Safety

"Parents should never place the baby on a sofa, couch, or cushioned chair, either alone or sleeping with another person. We know that these surfaces are extremely hazardous."

Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Safe Sleep Recommendations to Protect Against SIDS, Sleep Related Infant Deaths Amidst all of the holiday hustle and bustle, you may have missed an important announcement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Published in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics, the AAP issued an update to their 2011 policy statement on safe sleep environments for infants. Using new research, the AAP recommends that babies should never fall asleep on couches, sofas, or cushioned chairs, and cautions parents who may fall asleep feeding their baby in their adult bed should rid the bed of any extraneous bedding. The AAP also reiterated the importance of babies roomsharing with their parents until at least

six months of age - but ideally until at least one year of age - to decrease the risks of sleep-related deaths. We know that parents may be overwhelmed with a new baby in the home, and we want to provide them with clear and simple guidance on how and where to put their infant to sleep," said Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, lead author of the report. "Parents should never place the baby on a sofa, couch, or cushioned chair, either alone or sleeping with another person. We know that these surfaces are extremely hazardous." "

AAP recommendations on creating a safe sleep environment include: Place the baby on his or her back on a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet with a tight-fitting sheet. Avoid use of soft bedding, including crib bumpers, blankets, pillows and soft toys. The crib should be bare. Share a bedroom with parents, but not the same sleeping surface, preferably until the baby turns 1 but at least for the first six months. Room-sharing decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50 percent. Avoid baby's exposure to smoke, alcohol and illicit drugs.

"There should be no pillows, sheets, blankets or other items that could obstruct the infant's breathing or cause overheating."

You can read the full report here: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/5/e 20162938. For more safe sleep tips visit https://www.safekids.org/tip/sleep-safety-andsuffocation-prevention-tips.

Suffocation Startling Stats

Suffocation is the #1 cause of injury-related death among children under 1.

Percent of unintentional suffocation-related deaths are children age 4 and under.

1,125

Number of children age 1 and under who died from unintentional suffocation in 2015.

25,518

Number of children treated in emergency departments for non-fatal inhalation or suffocation in 2014.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (WISQARS). http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars.

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