Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine - Winter 2017-2018
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The CALL TO ACTION for CAL-NEV-HA is well underway, with more than 500 new members added and 11 new clubs created around the District. Our focus is to take action to strengthen your club, add new members through use of the New Member Guest Day program, and to open new Kiwanis clubs in communities where Kiwanis does not yet serve. This is the year where we all work together to accomplish our goals. With team effort, a Kiwanis club can accomplish much more.
Remember the CALL TO ACTION team spirit: that it is an honor and a privilege to belong to Kiwanis, to hold office in one’s club, and to serve those who need us. Remember that part of team spirit is to acknowledge our members and say thank you. I look forward to seeing you at your local Governor’s Visit this year. These visits are also membership based, so if you bring in a new member, I am happy to install the new member in person.
My goal of adding more than 1,000 new At the District, I have a team members and of opening 20 new Kiwanis of leaders who are working clubs is within reach. together to support our District goal of growth. There is a With a team minded approach and tremendous amount of people positive team spirit, your club goals can who help to make things work, also be reached and your dedication to and I thank each one of service will be more profound. them. Thank you for your service to the Children of the World.
Joni Ackerman
District Governor, 2017-18
Joni Ackerman
CNH District Governor, 2017-2018
Mark McDonald Executive Director Our annual Mid-Year Conferences in Sacramento and Fairplex Pomona are just around the corner. There are a multitude of educational sessions being offered to assist you and your clubs. Our District Board of Trustee’s meeting will be held in Sacramento this year with the District Foundation Board of Directors meeting in Pomona. Both board meetings are open to the members to sit in and learn what the organizations are all about.
Mark McDonald
Mark W. McDonald District Secretary/Executive Director
Even though the conferences are about to happen lets not forget to put Membership at the forefront. Membership Matters, with more members we can do more service work and support our Service Leadership Programs. Training our future leaders is one of the most important projects we do at Kiwanis. As most of you know Key Club stands for (Kiwanis Educates Youth). Mark your calendars for two other educational opportunies. The first is the Kiwanis
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International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are the host district and hope to be represented by most, if not all, the clubs in the district. Then in August our District Convention will be held in Kona, Hawaii. This is a real treat as we have not been to Hawaii in many years. This is an ideal time to continue your education, training and meeting other Kiwanis members throughout the district. Bring your family and extend your stay. At the District Convention we will also elect new officers and conduct other business of the district. It is the responsibility of each club to send a delegate to conduct this business and elect the new officers. Look for additional information via emails as more information becomes available. See you at an upcoming conference and/or convention. Aloha! See you in Kona. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
Margo Dutton, President
Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation
CNH Foundation President's Message
My greatest pleasure this past year as Foundation President has been working with our Kiwanis clubs, our members, and most importantly, our Service Leadership Program members. Our Service Leadership Program (SLP) members are incredibly dedicated to the Kiwanis Family and our Foundation. If you have not taken the time to work with them, I encourage you to connect with them. I would like to share their recent success with you. The CNH Key Club and KIWIN’S Key Club Districts and our Circle K District have always been one of the largest donors to the Foundation’s Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP). Children helping Children. This year was no exception. In fact, our SLP Districts have made history this year by raising $247,000 to date - and the funds keep coming in! It is through their generosity that the Foundation’s Pediatric Trauma Program is so successful. On behalf of the Kiwanis District and the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, I thank them for their amazing support. I encourage each and every Kiwanis member to reach out to their SLP members, and support them in their efforts. Imagine how much more we could accomplish if Kiwanis members raised between $5 and $10 per member. We could add Partner Hospitals in under served areas of our District. We could provide larger grants to our existing partner hospitals. And we could provide more grants to our Kiwanis family clubs, enabling them to address pediatric trauma in their communities. I challenge each Kiwanis club to donate a minimum of $5 per member towards our Pediatric Trauma Program. 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 of our District. So how do we give back to our SLP members? The Foundation funds the housing, food and transportation costs for every District SLP leader to attend their board meetings and trainings, ensuring every student has the opportunity to serve on their District board, regardless of their family's ability to pay. In addition, the Foundation provides more than $125,000 annually in scholarships to CNH Key Club, KIWIN’S, and Circle K members, with at least two-thirds of the scholarships being awarded to members who have served their communities and only one-third being awarded to District officers. Our scholarship criteria is not based upon grades, but rather service through their SLP club, school, and community. We ask that you encourage all eligible students to apply for a scholarship. Thanks to Ms. LotitoByers, the application is an online process. Links to the applications can be found on the Foundation website. The deadline to apply is February 20th. Please reach out to your SLP members with this important information.
Top photo: www.kiwins.org; bottom photo by Jennifer Hernandez
The Foundation and our Service Leadership Programs
Home is Where Safety Starts The Community Housing Works (CHW) is a non-profit organization based in Southern California, serving 8,000 families annually. Their mission is to provide a stable home, with affordable rent, and engage residents to build a strong community. Their goal is to assist families in gaining financial stability, and enhance quality of life through the connection with local resources to achieve next generation success.
in San Diego County, reaching more than 100 families. The workshops engaged children with interactive home safety videos and reading to enhance literacy, and a take away of a home safety coloring book, flashlight and safety checklist. Parents were provided an interactive PowerPoint presentation using audio response technology. At the conclusion of the session, children worked with their parents to find specific
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PLAYING IT In September, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg hosted their first annual Kiwanis Safety Fair in collaboration with AT&T and PG&E. With the help of a Pediatric Trauma Prevention Grant from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, and assistance from 18 community organizations like the Healdsburg Fire Department and the Red Cross, more than 320 attendees were provided comprehensive education and training on safety. Looking for a way to promote safety within their community, especially within their Hispanic community, the Healdsburg club and their partners educated guests on proper child safety seat installation, hands-only CPR, and proper bike and helmet usage. Additionally, the club provided 94 children with new helmets, inspected and repaired 18 bicycles, donated 4 child safety seats (donated
SAFE by the California Highway Patrol), provided 30 guests with fire extinguisher training, and served 300 meals.
Club member Sue Sheehy served as an ambassador at the event, greeting guests as they arrived and explaining the activities. According to Sheehy, “One Hispanic mother saw our flyer at the library . . . She decided to bring them right then, and she was so surprised and grateful for everything. At the end she came up and gave me a big hug and asked about Key Club and how kids could get involved in that. Looks like we may have future Key Clubbers as a result of this event!" The outstanding turnout of this event proved a need for safety education within the community, and the Healdsburg club is encouraged to repeat this project in the future for more families.
"Looks like we may have future Key Clubbers as a result of this event."
What Successful Clubs Do . . . to STRENGTHEN and GROW!!
by Dave Schmitt, CNH Kiwanis Formula Team
In polling successful clubs on what they do to grow in membership and service, I have found these general trends, in no particular order. . .
• Fundraisers: Successful clubs always have a Kiwanis “info” booth or table at their fundraisers so when folks ask about WHO is putting on this fundraiser, the club members can tell them about service through Kiwanis.
• Special Guest Day/Hosting An Open House: This proven growth technique, when used properly, always results in new members. Clubs should consider holding an Open House each year to continue growth in service.
• Club Agenda: The president focuses on growth at EACH club meeting, introduces guests and provides growth reminders at every meeting. The clubs that FOCUS on growth tend to grow.
• Internet Presence (i.e.,Facebook/ Instagram/Twitter sites): Growing clubs have an UPDATED and CURRENT website and many have a Facebook, Instagram and Twitter presence in this age of “connectivity.”
• Program Speakers: This is a simple thought, but our clubs need to remember to ask their program speakers to join with them in service. And…it is important to have quality speakers at your meetings!
• Service Projects: Successful clubs are inviting people to join the club when they participate in a service project. Community members see Kiwanis in action and then are asked to join the club. And…they schedule regular service projects!
• Focus on growth for more service! Successful clubs realize that if they grow; they can do MORE service and help more people in their local community. This is the real reason for our clubs to grow – TO PERFORM MORE SERVICE!!
• Chamber Mixers: Many of our clubs are members of their local Chamber of Commerce. Club members attend the mixers and some even use a club traveling display which can be set up to show WHAT Kiwanis is. Successful clubs use this meeting as a recruitment tool.
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• FUN Meetings: Having a fun meeting can include a lively PowerPoint presentation welcoming members and guests to meetings. Or, use the Kiwanis videos, all of which can be
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downloaded from the Kiwanis International website or can be linked from the Cal-Nev-Ha Growth Team Facebook page. If club meetings are both professional and fun, prospective members will return and join.
• Good Retention Committee: Finding new members a “job” in the club is crucial to keeping members. Successful clubs ensure new members get a job and get plugged in so they feel wanted and can develop their own Kiwanis moment of service.
• Orientation Program: Growing clubs have and use the Kiwanis International or other orientation programs with each new member; thus eliminating any surprises and effectively communicating the expectations of new members and listening to their dreams for joining the club. A great template is available at the Kiwanis International Formula website.
• Monthly Evening Mixer or Meeting: In an effort to allow some of their members who cannot attend other times, some morning or noon clubs hold one meeting a month in the evening, allowing both members and their spouses to attend a meeting, which promotes club involvement. And this could also be a club service project or just a club social.
• Strategic Plan/I-Plan: You mean we have to PLAN as a club to grow? Yes, growing clubs have a strategic plan for their clubs which includes membership goals and objectives. These clubs have a “target’ at which they are shooting – for both growth and service!! The Kiwanis I-Plan template is an excellent start for clubs to look at the future.
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• Former Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Members: Former SLP members and their parents are an excellent resource for new and younger members. Remember these former SLP can have their dues waived for the 2 years after joining a club. And, not all young people go away to college or join Circle K, so we should be asking our high school seniors in our Key Club and KIWIN’S clubs to join us in service. Consider starting a Young Professionals satellite to attract these younger members.
• Great Publicity/Public Relations/Club Brochure: Kiwanis clubs are often the best kept secret in their local communities. Growing clubs are often found in the local paper and are known locally through effective PR. They also publish a club brochure, using the Kiwanis International template or creating their own, and they make their brochures available at the local Chamber of Commerce for new businesses coming into town. Members also use the club brochure in their recruiting efforts.
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So . . . as we think of this year’s theme of CALL TO ACTION; pick one or more of the above ideas and let’s continue the “fire” of growth and service in the Cal-Nev-Ha District this year!! Dave Schmitt, 2017-2018 Cal-Nev-Ha Formula for the Future Team 9
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Perhaps you can get an idea for a future service project by reading about what other clubs in our District are doing to help others in their communities. Instead of reinventing the wheel, contact the club mentioned and find out what is involved in putting together a successful service project or fundraiser.
DIVISION 13
The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach provides a monthly dinner to the clients of Lydia House, with very special dinners in November and December. The ladies and children at Lydia House were not only treated to a roast beef dinner in December, but the ladies were given lotions and Target gift cards and the children were given books, back packs, teddy bears, sports balls and other toys. Proceeds from the club’s See’s Candies fundraiser allowed for the purchase of the holiday gifts. Also in the holiday spirit, club members participated in the Service Club Kettle Day for the Salvatian Army on December 9th. Club members and Cal State University, Long Beach Circle K members joined in the bell ringing. Their one day effort raised $416.26 at just one location. Tree planting is a popular service project in Long Beach. In addition to the Kiwanis Clubs of Long Beach and Bixby Knolls-North Long Beach, members from several Circle K and Key Clubs joined in on the project. In just two events, the volunteers helped plant a total of 141 trees between two different neighborhood areas. In November, a special tree was planted in memory of Lieutenant Governor-elect Jerry Caliguiri. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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Jerry was also memorialized at the Kiwanis Club of Downey’s annual South Gate Memorial Turkey Shoot dinner. The evening consisted of a Thanksgiving dinner buffet followed by a series of skill games like a bean bag toss and a shooting gallery. Almost all of the Division 13 clubs were represented at the event.
DIVISION 15
The Norco Rolling Devils Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Norco, was held at Riley Gym. The wheelchair athletes were competitive but showed incredible sportsmanship, along with remarkable moves on the court. Congratulations to all the participants. In October, the Upland Foothill Key Club and Kiwanis Club of Upland-Foothill held their inaugural Fall Festival Swap Meet and Car Show with all the proceeds going to the Key Club for District Convention. This is a great collaboration between the Kiwanis and Key Club to help students raise funds for convention. There was a large turnout of K family members and proves to be a promising One Day Project. The Kiwanis club also sponsored the gift wrapping of packages needy children purchased for loved ones at the city’s Miracle at the Colonies event. The 6th Annual “Riverside’s Got Talent”, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Uptown Riverside, was an evening of delicious food and great entertainment. Performers ranging from 8-50 years old, sang, danced, cheered and played instruments for the audience. The Kiwanis Club of Pomona hosted Division 15 Lieutenant Governor Steve Roberts and his wife to a performance of Steel Magnolias at the Claremont Candlelight Pavilion. Delicious wine, cheese, crackers and chocolate covered pretzels were on the menu. During the holiday season, many clubs sell See’s Candies as a fundraiser. The Kiwanis Club of Claremont is one such club and this was the second year in its new location. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 15 (cont’d)
If you want a boat parade, apparently it doesn’t just have to be on water. The tradition continued this year as the Kiwanis Club of Chino Hills hosted the annual Chino Hills Boat Parade. More than 50 boats participated in the boat parade down the streets of Chino Hills. Each boat was adorned with Christmas lights and towed through the streets. Members from the Kiwanis Clubs of Claremont, Norco, Ontario-Parkway, Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga fed and thanked about 400 Key Clubbers who volunteered their time to help assemble floats for the Rose Parade. Region 13, which includes Divisions 10, 15 and 35, gathered in November for a training with such topics as Kiwanis 101, Club Building, Key Leader Training and Kiwanis and Social Media.
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DIVISION 19
December was a busy month for the Kiwanis Club of Torrance as it made its annual Santa’s visit to Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Stork Club. Because of the health condition of some patients, a limited number of volunteers were allowed to attend and had to have a current TB test. If club members weren’t ringing bells at the Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell ringing, then they may have been participating in the Torrance Police Officer Association’s Santa Sleigh. Jennifer Olvera and her Toys for the Troops’ Kids committee collected 4 large SUVs full of toys for the Los Angeles Air Force Base at LAX. Congratulations to the club for its silver level recognition in the Impact Circle. Clubs may become members of the Impact Circle based on net membership increases of +1, +5, +10 or +20 members. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 20
The Kiwanis Clubs of Arcata; Fortuna; Henderson Center, Eureka; McKinleyville; Redwood, Redway and Willow Creek all came together in late October for a Division Kiwanis One Day Project. The Kiwanis clubs, along with members of the Fortuna High School Key Club and other school and community organizations came together to package 40,000 meals. The nearly 70 volunteers came close to its goal and packaged 37,632 meals in 3 hours. The meals were donated to Food for People’s Backpack for Kids program. Guy Blair from the Kiwanis Family House and a local family staying there recently spoke at a Division Council Meeting. Clubs in the division also held a collection drive for items that were given to the Kiwanis Family House.
DIVISION 22
October was Keiki month and the first Sunday was the Annual Children and Youth Day event held at the State Capitol and surrounding grounds. All the Oahu K-Family volunteered on that day as the focus is keiki (children). From Black Friday to December 16th, the Kiwanis Club of Pearl Harbor volunteered at the Salvation Army Angel Tree each evening. This has been an annual project for more than 25 years and allows them to engage all five Key Clubs in worthwhile service to the community. Also in December, the club participated in the 11th Annual Aiea Family Fun Fair. Club members provided a make-and-take activity for the children - a peppermint lollipop ornament. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 30
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim recently donated $5,000 to the new Anaheim book mobile. The book mobile is a popular service of the city which reaches young and old. Whenever and wherever it is on the road, there are lines of people waiting to get inside. The city can no longer provide the service without private funding, so the club’s donation is vital in keeping the mobile on the move. The Key Club of Katella High School made a special note of appreciation for its Kiwanis advisor, Shirley McCracken. She has been a Key Club advisor for many years and a mentor to many student leaders. Congratulations Shirley! During the holidays, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Whittier worked with the police at the state hospital. Just completing its largest fundraiser of the year, the Kiwanis Club of The Highlander, La Habra held its annual orange sales. Because of it, the club donated $1,200 to the City of La Habra for its Operation Santa program. After a long year of planning, budgeting and coordinating, the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada finally held its ribbon cutting for the Reading Oasis room at Foster Road Elementary. Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School Disrict Superintendent, Board Members, City Council Members, City Staff, Kiwanians and the local blog were on hand for the ribbon cutting and were informed on the purpose/use of the room. Two work days prior to the grand event were needed to get the room ready. Key Club and Circle K members assisted in the sorting and labeling of books. Another service day included hanging colorful murals for the reading area. The room also has repurposed computers and new donated monitors by the Kiwanis Club for local parents to use after school. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 30 (cont’d)
In December, clubs often hold shopping sprees for disadvantaged youth. The Kiwanis Clubs of La Mirada and Fullerton are two such clubs. Students from the La Mirada elementary schools were treated to an early morning shopping spree with Kiwanis, Key Club and community members serving as chaperones. The students were given $100 for apparel and shoes and then treated to a pancake breakfast at Ruby’s Diner. Photo Credit: Keith Durflinger, Whittier Daily News/SCNG
The Kiwanis Club of Fullerton treated students from the Boys and Girls Club to its annual Angel Shopping Spree one early Saturday morning. Again, with the help of Key Club and other SLP members, the event was quite successful. The Kiwanis Club of Placentia helped at a Christmas party for H.I.S. House, an organization that the club frequently helps. The club and its Aktion Club of North Orange County each sponsored a student to attend Boys State (an American Legion event).
The Kiwanis Club of La Palma has been firing up the pancake grills of late. They served several hundred people at a Red Ribbon week event and another breakfast at one of its local church/schools. As part of its annual holiday giving, the club distributed food baskets to the community.
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DIVISION 37
Thank you to all our First Responders! You are truly heroes.
The Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley held its second mobile blood drive at the end of November. Lynn Effinger, President-elect for the club, encouraged all the clubs in the Division to host at least one blood drive annually. Lynn believes that donors can literally save lives by selflessly donating a part of themselves, rather than giving money.
In November, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg had the Cal Fire Division Chief, Napa Unit present a program on all the fires. Mr. Todd Derum played a video showing the total destruction and effect of the high winds and swirling embers that fueled the fire. The Tubs fire was the most destructive of the several fires in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. The fire traveled from its beginning in Calistoga to Santa Rosa in 4 to 6 hours. In total, the Tubs fire covered 36,800 acres, destroyed 5,643 structures and resulted in 21 deaths. More than 11,000 fire fighters were involved in the fire.
For the 17th year, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg distributed dictionaries to third graders in all the local elementary schools. Since the club began this program, they have distributed more than 3,200 dictionaries.
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The Kiwanis Club of Oceanside Pacific’s signature project is Beach Fun Day where they provide a day at the beach plus a short cruise at the Oceanside harbor for special education kids in the public elementary schools. There is kite flying, a visit from Ronald McDonald and other activities. Another major project is Child ID, where the club goes to each elementary school in the district, takes photos and fingerprints from each second grader, then sends the ID kit home with the students.
On October 28th, Division 37 clubs and SLP members held a Kiwanis One Day project by sprucing up the Mountain Shadows Community Home (home of the Aktion Club of North County) in Escondido. Since the First Dude’s Project focuses on serving the Special Needs Youth community, the Division chose to support a project related to his theme.
Mid-Year North Conference -- Sacramento February 10, 2018 Mid-Year South Conference -- Pomona February 24, 2018 International Convention -- Las Vegas June 28 - July 1, 2018 District Convention -- Kona, Hawaii August 9 - 11, 2018
DIVISION 42
In December, the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo supplied Santa for the annual Santa Run at the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility. Club members toured the prison singing carols and offered a little holiday cheer to the youth who miss being with their families. Congratulations to Joe Dilibert for being nominated as the Chamber of Commerce “Volunteer of the Year” for his community service and as the club’s Peanut Day chairman for more than 20 years. The Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley’s Foundation purchased gifts for a BumbleBee family - a mom, dad and five kids. The BumbleBee Foundation helps pediatric cancer families. At one of the club’s meetings in December, members wrapped the gifts for the family.
The 20th Annual Breakfast with Santa, co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark, served more than 300 underprivileged children. The kids were given a chance to visit with Santa and receive a toy. The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard was pleased to participate and support the Firefighter of the Year Luncheon in November. The banquet room at the Tower Club was filled with honorees, fellow firefighters, dignitaries and of course, Kiwanis members. Food preparation and serving seemed to be a regular project with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara in November. Club members provided lunch for the hundreds of participants in the Summit for Danny hike which benefits youth fighting drug and alcohol abuse. Later in the month, it took two teams and many volunteers to prepare the 39th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for the disabled. More than 40 tables were set to accommodate the 300 guests. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 42 (cont’d)
“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 annual fundraiser of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana, Simi Valley is its fall car show. The event brought in classic cars, car enthusiasts and people who just wanted to enjoy the special vehicles on display. Moving into the holiday season, club members donated food and decorative items for the Thanksgiving baskets that were delivered to local families in need. Then, bell ringing for the Salvation Army filled the air during December. As a new project, the club will be starting its Trauma Dolls Program. Dolls will be hand made and donated to organizations that help children undergoing a difficult family situation.
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.
At the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley’s Round*Up Against Hunger food drive, club members and SLP members collected donations for six hours in front of eight local markets to help feed those in need in their community. In addition, club members also fed the homeless at the Samaritan Center. For some fun, club members treated kids and their families to the annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Berylwood Elementary School. Members from the Kiwanis Club of the South Coast have been finding various ways to volunteer without hindering the process of the professionals cleaning up from the Montecito floods. Despite the destruction of the Thomas fire and the subequent flooding, members managed to collect toys for the Salvation Army.
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DIVISION 42 (cont’d)
Twice a year, for 28 years, the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks has taken people confined to wheelchairs on a hike down Sycamore Canyon, where they were fed a burger and chicken lunch at the beach. Members from the Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley joined in to support Thousand Oaks’ Wilderness Institute’s Wheels to the Sea. Along a similar theme, club members from Thousand Oaks cooked hamburgers for the Ride On program, which matches special needs kids with horses. Members from the Kiwanis Club of Ventura, along with Circle K of Ventura College members, provided a Christmas party for special needs kids. The highlight of the event were toys handed out by the jolly old elf himself. One way the club can afford to provide the gifts is with the help of its annual fundraiser, the Kiwanis Ventura Basketball tournament. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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DIVISION 43
Food is the Formula in Division 43. In the fall, clubs fed more than 7,500 people throughout the Division. More than 2,500 people shared a Thanksgiving feast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Monterey at its annual Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. A total of 150 turkeys were cooked along with 600 pounds of potatoes, 50 pounds of cranberries and 75 sacks of bread for the stuffing. The Kiwanis Club of Pacific Grove served pancakes on “Opening Day” opening day of school for teachers. Partnering with the Thomas Carmen Food Pantry, the Kiwanis Club of Marina distributes food to 75 to 150 families on the 4th Tuesday of every month. The Division collected more than 250 pounds of food at Division Council Meetings for the Napa Fires relief program and for food pantries in the Division 43 Tri-County area of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz.
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As with other clubs, the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta provides dictionaries to elementary students. As part of its Dictionary Project 2017, every third grader at Sierra-Enterprise Elementary now has his/her own dictionary. Club members then turned their focus on collecting toys during the holidays for the Marine’s Toys for Tots program. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE
Every quarter, the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada performs roadside clean-up of Genoa Lane in Minden, Nevada. Mary Geisler, Project Chair, said, “It’s hard to believe people have thrown this much junk on a county road in rural Nevada!”
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The City of Atwater Christmas Parade draws about 3,000 people each year, including the Kiwanis Club of Atwater. Members, along with Key Club members walked alongside the Kiwanis truck entry and passed out candy canes to parade watchers.
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The Kiwanis Club of Twentynine Palms held its most successful See’s Candies fundraiser to date. Herman Platzke, Fundraising Chair, shared that “Club members sold candy at Stater Bros. store for 7 to 9 hours a day. Additionally, businesses expect to see us at their doorstep, a tradition for more than 30 years. It is a club effort and affords us the opportunity to let the community know more about Kiwanis and our club’s involvement in the community.” KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
CLERGYMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION ..................May 31, 2018 MAURICE GLADMAN LAYMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION .......May 31, 2018 CLUB AND DIVISION NEWSLETTER ENTRY FORM .................May 31, 2018 CLUB AND DIVISION WEB SITE ENTRY FORM .................May 31, 2018 CLUB AND DIVISION BROCHURE ENTRY FORM .................May 31, 2018 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD ...May 31, 2018 23
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Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach
There are many who are or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Let us start with saying “Thank You!” We want you to know how much you are appreciated. There are not enough words to show you how much you are loved. Your service to our country allows all of us the freedom and opportunity to do good things in our lives. As Kiwanians we are able to support others in need, just as you have done for us. Even though you may not be individually spotlighted in the magazine, know you are an important person and much appreciated. These pages are a tribute to all service men and women. We salute you! Veterans. Dick Campbell, a 20+ year member of the Kiwanis Club of El Cajon Valley, is pictured above with his wife, Mary. Dick is holding a “Veteran of the Year” plaque presented to him by the City of El Cajon on November 11, 2017. While Dick served in the Navy for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Captain, USN in 1982, this recognition by the city was the result of Dick’s having served as coordinator of his club’s participation in the building of 3 new playgrounds in the city over the course of the last two years.
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“On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 an Armistice was declared which ceased the hostilities of World War I. Armistice Day was named Veteran’s Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta celebrated Veteran’s Day with a special event at the Rancho Murieta Association Building. But the club members didn’t stop there. The following month (December) the
club members headed to Mather VA Hospital (known as the VA Northern California Health Care System) to spread some cheer to the veterans who were hospitalized. Due to hospital rules, Santa (aka Frank Hashorva) was restricted to what he could give to the patients. Santa, along with other members from the club, was allowed to give the signed notes the members made wishing them “happy holidays” and a big “thank you” for their service. In addition, stuffed dogs provided by Marie Aimes were distributed by Santa to each veteran. Santa spent time with WWII Veteran, Patrick, who served in England with the 8th Air Force.
Leading off the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade on November 11th, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach members Sun-Sun Lin and Rick Pinson supervised the distribution of 2,275 individual US Flags and more than 1,200 programs to spectators along the parade route. The flags were passed out by US Navy Sailors along with Circle K members from California State University, Long Beach. About half way into the parade, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach’s entry came cruising down the parade route with some very distuingshed guests -- US Navy Veteran Clive Graham and US Army Veteran Phil Appleby -- all riding in a 1915 REO Speed Wagon classic pickup truck.
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Hailing from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim is veteran Frank Barry. He was a linguist in the United States Air Force for eight years (1965-1973). His area of expertise was in Indonesian, Vietnamese and Hebrew languages and is currently studying Spanish which is his eighth language. Frank’s tours of duty included Japan, Okinawa, Vietnam and on his second enlistment -- Greece. He was a VIPS - Voice Intercept Processing Specialist listening in to the communication of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Currently Frank is chairperson of the Economic Opportunities Committee for the Vietnam Veterans of America. Their mission is to advocate for and develop programs that improve the economic well being of veterans and their families in the government and private sector. Frank has written a book or two on his life, service and adventures.
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CONFERENCES
International Convention -- Las Vegas, NV June 28–July 1, 2018
Photo Credit: Las Vegas News Bureau
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento February 10, 2018
& CONVENTIONS
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center February 24, 2018
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa August 9 - 11, 2018
2018 Mid-Year Conferences North and South Tentative Composite Program Saturday
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 6:45 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. - 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:40 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 Inter-club Luncheon Keynote Speaker – Past Kiwanis International President Steve Siemens Come be entertained and taken on a journey you won't want to miss -- past Kiwanis International President and professional speaker, who is a dedicated Kiwanian from Des Moines, Iowa.
1:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m.
Steve’s unique wit, wisdom, and common sense will provide us tools, skills, and the encouragement to go to the next level.
Afternoon Seminars Foundation President’s Reception
Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Champions for Children Dinner & Auction: Eat, Drink and Be Giving No Host Bar and Social Dinner and Auction (by invitation only)
District Convention -- Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa August 7 - 11, 2018
Individual attendees can now make reservations at the hotel by calling toll free 1-844-235-6796 - ask for the Kiwanis District convention 2018 Group rate. A credit card will be required to hold the reservation. Each member can extend their visit 3 days prior and/or 3 days after the convention at the same convention rate.
Eat, Drink and Be Giving at the Champions for Children Dinner & Auction! The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation invites you to empower youth, prevent trauma, and transform lives by attending our Champions for Children Dinner & Auction at the 2018 MidYear Conferences. The evening will include cocktails and dinner, as well as a wine raffle and live auction. Register today for the Mid-Year Conference of your choice and be sure to purchase tickets to our Champions for Children Dinner & Auction - and be sure to invite your friends to attend with you! We also invite individuals, Kiwanis clubs or organizations to participate in our sponsorship and advertising opportunities at one or both of our events. Please share our sponsorship levels and advertising opportunities with your circle of friends. Together, we can build a better future for children!
See you at Mid-Year North!
RSVP for Mid-Year South by February 9th
Our Service Leadership
Programs At Work
Our amazaing student leaders and Aktion Club members continue to do great service for their schools and communities!
K-KIDS The Kiwanis Club of Amador County held a charter celebration for its new K-Kids of Sutter Creek Club. The K-Kids Club officers and members were installed by Kiwanis Club President Thomas Moraitis. Family, faculty and Kiwanis members attended the event. Welcome to the Kiwanis Family, K-Kids of Sutter Creek! Members from the K-Kids at Betsy Ross Elementary participated in the Anaheim Elementary School District Servathon on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. They helped work on community service projects, such as writing cards to patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and to deployed troops, making dog toys for dogs in animal shelters, making Valentine grams to be sold to raise money for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society and making stuffed animals for patients at CHOC. The month of February, the club will be collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Santa Ana. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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K-KIDS (cont’d) The River Valley Times printed an article in its paper about the K-Kids of Cosumnes River Elementary School project of collecting toys for Christmas. The school held an assembly and invited the three charity beneficiaries to speak - Toys for Tots, Kylee Lillich Giving Tree and Toys for Troops’ Kids. After the assembly, students loaded the 250 toys into the awaiting charity vehicles. K-Kids of Santa Susana members collected boxes full of blankets and plastic bags for the local animal shelter. They also decorated more than 40 bags with cheerful colors and sayings, then packed each one with a nutritious and tasty lunch to be served at the Samaritan Center. In addition, club members collected more than 120 canned goods for a food pantry prior to Thanksgiving. The K-Kids of Sinaloa, along with members of the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley sang Christmas carols for residents of Sunrise Senior Living during the holidays. BUILDERS CLUB Members from the Builders Club of Data made cards for delivery with Meals on Wheels. The club also colored table cloths for the Ventura Senior Citizens Thanksgiving dinner. The Builders Club sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo worked with the KIWIN’S clubs in an attempt to make them the number one Toys for Tots collection center in the county. Congratulations to a new charter - the Builders Club at Campus Canyon, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark. The Builders Club of Los Arbolos Middle School got into the spirit of feeding those less fortunate by collecting pet food for the local SPCA and doing a fundraiser to support the Monterey County Food Bank. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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KIWIN’S On two separate occasions, KIWIN’S Clubs from Torrance High School and South High School took over the Kiwanis Club of Torrance’s club meeting. South High presented a slide show that highlighted many of its activities, including Rose Float decorating, Madrona Marsh volunteering and beach clean-up. KIWIN’S from Adolfo Camarillo and Rancho Compana, along with the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo took over Applebee’s Restaurant for a breakfast fundraiser. Applebee’s provided the food and Kiwanis/KIWIN’S served and waited tables. Both KIWIN’S clubs also joined forces for the Toys for Tots campaign. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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Key Club Not to be outdone by their fellow KIWIN’S in the area, the Bishop Montgomery High Key Club took over a Kiwanis Club of Torrance January club meeting.
A leader must be flexible when faced \with events beyond his/her control. The Komohana Conclave was to start promptly at 9am HST on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Shortly after 8am, there was an emergency alert of a Ballistic Missile threat inbound to Hawaii. After the all clear was delivered, Key \Club Lieutenant Governor Keith quickly moved the start time to 9:30am and contacted all attending SLP. A quorum was achieved, the conclave proceeded and the students elected its new 2018-2019 Lieutenant Governor. 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
Key Club (cont’d) Thousands of Key Club members descended upon Magic Mountain for Fall Rally South. As is the case every year, thousands of dollars were raised. Kiwanis members should take notes from our youth. For Kiwanis One Day, the Upland Foothill Key Club assisted the Kiwanis Club of Upland Foothill in its inaugural Fall Festival Swap Meet and Car Show. All proceeds from the event went to the Key Club for District Convention. The West High Key Club volunteered at the Lomita Railroad Museum Winter Festival and read the Polar Express to children attending the celebration. November was Key Club Takeover in Hawaii. Representation from all five Key Clubs - Aiea, Leilehua, Mililani, Pearl City and Waipahu participated in the takeover. The theme of the meeting was “Service is service, no matter how small.”
Key Leader The Region 10 Key Leader Camp Site has been chosen. It will be held at Forest Home, Ojai Valley from May 4-6, 2018. Plan now to send a worthy student for a weekend of leadership training and skills. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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Key Club members are full of spirit at Fall Rally South
Circle K Presented by the Cal-Nev-Ha Circle K District’s Finance and Fundraising Committee, Crazy Kompetition for Infants is an annual event that takes place both in the North and South. The event raises funds for the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP), a program that protects children from traumatic experiences. Between the two CKI events, Circle K members raised more than $6,500. The event is comprised of multiple games that evoke teamwork, competition and excitment. Event organizers made sure that participants were reminded throughout the event why they were there -- to learn more about and raise money for the Pediatric Trauma Program.
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Circle K (cont’d) Circle K members from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Orange Coast College (OCC) took part in the tree planting projects that both the Kiwanis Clubs of Bixby Knolls-North Long Beach and Long Beach participated in.
At a recent January meeting, members attending the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach’s meeting were treated to a California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) Circle K take over. As part of the Circle K takeover was a Circle K auction that raised $365.
Members from the Circle K of Ventura College painted pumpkins for residents at the community home in Ventura. Then in December, club members helped out Santa at the Kiwanis Club of Ventura’s Special Needs Kids Christmas Party.
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Aktion Club Thirty-eight excited adults with disabilities from the Aktion Club of Inland Empire cruised the Pacific waters to Ensenada, Mexico and back. They enjoyed live entertainment, arts, crafts and music and dancing on the Lido Deck. The highlight was being able to dress up for the Halloween party night. In December, the Aktion Club of Inland Empire held its Christmas Party. They enjoyed baked goodies and McDonald’s. They had a visit and photo opportunity with Santa. Members from the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cucamonga provided goodie bags filled with calendars, candy, note pads and games. The Morongo Basin Aktion Club had its official charter ceremony in October. The club is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Twentynine Palms and Greater Yucca Valley. Dianna Anderson, Assistant Director of Operations at Desert ARC was very instrumental in chartering the club. In December, First Dude Greg Ronkainen, whose project is Aktion Clubs, was the club’s guest speaker. He shared with the members the opportunities for Aktion Clubs to provide service in their communities and the benefits of attending the Aktion Club District Convention.
The Aktion Club sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara held its first annual (Root) Beer Pong Tournament. Four teams competed in the tournament. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND PRIMARY CAUSES
The Kiwanis Children’s Fund can help club’s visions and remarkable ideas to improve the lives of children and communities around the world.
Kids need Kiwanis, and the Kiwanis Children's Fund helps you reach them— amplifying your impact in communities around the world. The Children’s Fund is a trusted partner, staffed by experts. With donations to the Children’s Fund meaningful projects in your neighborhoods can become realities. kiwanis.org/childrensfund/give-and-extend-your-kiwanis-impact/individual-gifts# The Kiwanis Children’s Fund five primary causes will provide grants for disaster relief, Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs, club and district service projects, and the elimination of global health threats including maternal and neonatal tetanus and iodine deficiency disorders.
by Herman Platzke, District Chair, Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Disaster Relief We make sure that when disaster strikes, the Kiwanis family responds. The staff at Kiwanis International is available to help you through the simple application process making it easy for clubs or districts to get disaster relief funding promptly at grants@kiwanis.org. While others are forced to wait for funding and aid, Kiwanis clubs and districts can hit the ground running. They are often part of the community that has been struck—and better able to assess the most urgent needs of children and families affected. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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Service Leadership Programs The Kiwanis Children’s Fund is helping build a stronger generation of leaders and service volunteers through our service leadership programs (SLP). Since 2012, more than 40% of our grants have gone directly to support Kiwanis family service leadership programs such as Terrific Kids, Bringing Up Grades, Key Leader, Circle K International (CKI) Leadership Academy, Key Club Breakthrough and Aktion Club Training and Leadership Conference. We also provide scholarships and project funding to CKI and Key Clubs, which amplify our service impact upon the world. Visit kiwanis.org/childrensfund/ impact-and-programs/scholarshipopportunities
Club and district service projects The Children’s Fund helps clubs and districts fulfill the unmet needs of children in their communities. Clubs and district service projects can benefit with a grant for such ideas as the Snack Pack Program in Ukiah in 2015-16. Many communities struggle to meet all the needs of children. The Children’s Fund provides grants for Kiwanis-led service projects that focus on health, education and youth leadership development. Visit kiwanis.org/childrensfund/ impact-and-programs/club-grant-program
The Eliminate Project Kiwanis International is eliminating a painful, preventable disease that kills mothers and babies around the world, The Eliminate Project. In 2010, we teamed up with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the face of the Earth. We have eliminated MNT in 24 countries with 15 to go but thousands of babies still die each year. We need to continue to fulfill our pledge to eliminate MNT in the remaining countries and sustain our efforts so that it never returns. Visit theeliminateproject.org/
Iodine Deficiency Disorders We saw a mental health problem that could be cured, so we did it. Kiwanis teamed up with UNICEF in 1994 to address the leading preventable cause of mental disabilities—iodine deficiency. To date we've helped raise over US$100 million so that kids in developing countries can grow up free of mental retardation. We continue to sustain these efforts worldwide today. Visit kiwanis.org/docs/defaultsource/ foundation/general-downloads/onepagers/childrens-fund_idd
The Kiwanis Children’s Fund has made changes to help clubs and districts support programs aimed at helping children of the world through Kiwanis-led service projects that educate children, promote healthy children and develop leaders as reflected in the five primary causes above.
Gifts help Kiwanians reach more children.
Your Call to Action: Support the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Your club changes children’s lives. Now imagine combining your club’s generosity with the goodwill of the 7,333 Kiwanis clubs worldwide. That kind of collective impact is very real-when your club gives to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Be an advocate for and consider an individual donation as well to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Winter 2017 - 2018
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It takes attention to detail when decorating the Kiwanis Rose Float
Kiwanis International
Rose Float 2018
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Every community needs a Kiwanis club. And every club needs Kiwanians. It is your chance to shape the future of your club, community ...and the Kiwanis Family. Have you considered asking someone to join your club? How about opening a club in a nearby community? Our Service Leadership Program (SLP) students are always busy with service, and you might just be the one to guide them on the right path.
Thank you for your service to your community!!!
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