Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine - Voume 1 -- 2018-2019
Thousands upon Thousands of Ser vice Hours
Rocci Barsotti
District Governor, 2018-19
Fellow Kiwanians, Families, Friends and Guests, I would like to wish you all a very happy and proseperous New Year. Our California-Nevada-Hawaii District theme for of a Hero. Why, 2018-2019 is Heart because I truly believe every Kiwanis member has the heart of a hero. Kiwanians make a positive difference in their Community, our District and in the World. Our District recently celebrated its 100th birthday on November 15th. Congratulations to all of you, and lets do everything we can to make it at least another 100 years so our grandchildren and their grandchildren can be a part of the Kiwanis family.
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Our Kiwanis International President is Florencio "Poly" Lat and his goal is to move this organization from "GOOD TO GREAT". Our CNH District can achieve GREAT by continuing the momentum of last year's team and focusing on membership. Moving to Great requires using the power of ING, as we work on Opening New Clubs, and Strengthening existing clubs especially those below charter strength. Most importantly we must focus on CLOSING THE BACK DOOR giving members a reason to remain Serving in our awesome organization. We want to make sure that we are always caring about our members, that we welcome diversity among our membership, and that we are inclusive making sure each of our members are valued and are given responsibilities.
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As the first lady this year, Patti is not reinventing the wheel with a new project, but is asking members and friends of our organization to seriously consider working together with our foundations: CNH District Foundation and the Kiwanis International Children's Fund. Please check out their websites, see the life changing projects, youth scholarship programs, and grant applications. Consider one (or more) of the many ways you and your club can support the children of our Kiwanis family. Patti asks you from her Heart of a Hero, to remember that there is still a gap in the Eliminate Project - she would like to see our Kiwanis family close that gap! We encourage your attendance at a Mid-Year Conference in either San Diego or Santa Rosa, and participate in educational seminars. Learn about closing the back door, opening new clubs, producing a very successful special guest day, and much, much KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
more. Enjoy our interclub luncheon, Keynote Speaker Past International President Jane Erickson, and the evening Foundation Gala event celebrating our 100th birthday. Have fun and enjoy the spirit of friendship, comradery of the convention atmosphere, and the FUN hospitality suites. Our first quarter of the year is behind us and we have made progress, but we have much more to accomplish. We sincerely thank you for your extreme dedication to your Club, and our District, and to all the Children of the World! Wear your Kiwanis #SWAGAWANIS daily as #KidsNeedKiwanis and #KiwanisNeedsAdults!
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of Thank you all for having the Heart a Hero, and for what you do in the name of Kiwanis. Sincerely,
Rocci Barsotti CNH District Governor 2018-2019
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A Word from Patti Barsotti 2018-2019 First Lady Each of us have a passion within our Kiwanis service. My passion happens to be the Foundations of the District and Kiwanis International, specifically, the Kiwanis CalNev-Ha Foundation and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. We join Kiwanis clubs because together we can have a greater impact on the communities we serve. When you support the District and International Foundations, you are able to have an impact far greater than that of a single Kiwanis club. When you give to the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, you prevent trauma through their innovative Pediatric Trauma Program; you empower youth through their scholarship and leadership training programs; and you transform children’s lives through their grant programs. A gift to the Kiwanis Children's Fund helps children in many places, in many ways. For the Kiwanis family, the Children's Fund is a way of reaching children through grants, scholarship programs and Kiwanis youth programs.
Simply stated, my focus supports Governor Rocci’s goals as follows: At least one club in each division will apply for a club grant from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation or the Kiwanis Children’s Fund; A combined total of 250 Dunlap Fellowship, Hixson or Zeller awards to be presented; 50% of clubs participate in the annual gift campaign to either the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation or the Kiwanis Children’s Fund; 500 combined Community Service Awards (CSA’s) and Distinguished Service Awards (DSA’s) to be presented; and Eliminate the gap of the Eliminate/MNT Project The First Lady’s Pin is available for a $5 donation, and club banner patches are available for a donation of $200 or more. I hope each club will join me in supporting our Foundations financially and by taking advantage of their grant programs, and by doing so build a better future for our children.
"Together we can have a greater impact on the communities we serve."
The year, 1994. President Pete Horton introduces a resolution making the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) the major focus of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis and the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. Twenty-five years later, we have supported Pediatric Trauma departments at six Partner Hospitals, awarded thousands of PTP grants and trained four Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctors. The dream of having a high impact program has blossomed over the years. Our Key Clubs, KIWIN’S and Circle K’s have taken the program to heart. During this year’s Key Club Fall Rally South, I thanked our Key Club members for the impact they are having on the children within our district. Spontaneously, the entire group of Key Clubbers started chanting “PTP…PTP…PTP…” The chant lasted five plus minutes. It left me speechless. These kids really get it. Do our Kiwanis members get it? Absolutely! Every year, Kiwanians conduct countless PTP projects aimed at keeping our children safe and out of harms way. They also support us along with our Service Leadership Program students, by raising thousands of dollars each year. From a humble dream to the major high impact program of today, PTP has exploded.
Roy Talley
President 2018-20 Kiwanis California-Nevada-Hawaii Foundation We are now looking at how to expand the program. More grants, more training programs (now presented online), more partner hospitals. We are counting on you, the member, to help us with the expansion. Go to the Foundation website at www.cnhfoundation.org to learn how you can help. Recently, clubs have been asked to contribute to Founder’s Day. Ever wonder how these funds are used? Founder’s Day contributions help fund training of our Student Leaders. The Foundation underwrites our Circle K, KIWIN’S and Key Club officer training conferences. Donations also support the Aktion Club. Additionally, Founder’s Day contributions help support the Foundation’s scholarship program. Without your club’s support of Founder’s Day along with our other awards programs (Dunlaps, DSA’s, CSA’s and Tablets of Honor), we would not be able to continue these programs. With more clubs donating to Founder’s Day, we would be able to provide more support of these programs. Time to show your “Heart of a Hero” in helping us keep these programs going and growing. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
Mid-Year Conference South Saturday, February 16, 2019
at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, California
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If you haven't done so already, make sure to join in on a full day of fun, education and celebration by registering for the upcoming Kiwanis Mid-Year Conferences. We will be spotlighting the 100th Anniversary of our Cal-Nev-Ha District and the 25th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation's Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP)! Each conference is designed as a one-day educational opportunity to learn how to better your Kiwanis experience and is open to all Kiwanians (not only club officers) and their guests.
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SPECIAL 100% Club Pricing: Clubs registering the entire 2018-2019 paid membership as 100% can save over the individual registration rates! Clubs with 40 members or less pay a flat rate of $180 and large clubs with 41 members or more pay $360. The more members who attend, the more you save! (Deadline for 100% club registration is February 15th for the North.)
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Inter-club Luncheon Keynote Speaker Jane Erickson
Past Kiwanis International President Jane Erickson will provide Inter-club Luncheon attendees with practical ways to have fun in life while achieving personal and professional excellence. "I've dreamed of a world where every child was happy, healthy, safe and loved. I believe Kiwanis club members can play a significant role in making that happen." Jane's passion is helping others to grow and to leave their positive handprints on the world! She is known for her wit, warmth and humor, so join us and be entertained during lunch.
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Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa Mid-Year Conference North Saturday, March 2, 2019
at the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa in Santa Rosa, California
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B A C K S C H O O L
T O W I T H
K I W A N I S ! School supplies and clothing are two of the most basic and important necessities when beginning a new school year. For the impoverished children in our country, though, these are often the most difficult items for families to provide. The Kiwanis Club of Galt saw this issue in their own community, a small city with a large low-income population, and stepped in to help. By partnering with counselors at their local elementary schools, as well as their local Walmart and dental professionals, the Galt club identified 12 of the most disadvantaged children in their community and treated them to breakfast, a back-to-school shopping spree, and a lesson on the importance of oral hygiene, which included free dental supplies. Elizabeth Haglund, President of the Kiwanis Club of Galt noted, “some of these children have never been to the dentist.” Haglund went on to say, “We hope to reach these families for future care.” According to Haglund, “The project was a very big success in helping families in need with new school clothes, socks, shoes, underwear, etc. They could not afford school supplies, dental supplies, [and] a backpack . . . [and] were in dire need and literally did not have shoes to wear to school.” Thanks to these selfless Kiwanians, these disadvantaged children were provided with the clothing and supplies necessary to start the new school year on the right foot!
As we celebrate 100 years, consider the number of service and fundraising hours we have collectively done. Be proud of our accomplishments in our respective communities, divisions, regions and the District as a whole. It takes many hands to continue our work over the next 100 years.
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In September, the Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach Corona del Mar cooked breakfast for the homeless at the Southwest Community breakfast. Then in October, the club participated in a luncheon for the Disabled Veterans.
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Once again, the Kiwanis Club of East Fresno’s annual Shopping Spree was a big success this past fall. Chaperones and students shopped throughout Kohl’s for Back to School clothing, etc.
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The Kiwanis Club of Davis has partnered with NorCal Trykers to donate funds to purchase trykes for children with disabilities. Club members assemble and deliver the trykes to local recipients identified by NorCal Trykers. This is a new signature project for the club and in November, the club presented its first two trykes. Each Amtryke is custom made and custom fit for each child’s special need. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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As is the case with many clubs, the month of December was a busy one for the Kiwanis Club of Napa. One activity that required several shifts was the bell ringing to help support the Salvation Army. Club members gathered, wrapped and delivered presents for local families. Other activities included a holiday luncheon for the Chamberlain students, an annual luncheon with the Napa High Choir and a children’s holiday party complete with Santa and his elves.
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The Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 863 expressed his appreciation for the Kiwanis Club of Bonita’s sponsorship of Pack 863. He reported that there are 42 scouts in the pack, 11 of which are girls.
Fun Fact . . . The California District was formally recognized at the Providence Convention in June 1918.
The Imperial Beach Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition shelter recently relocated and Bonita club members lent a helping hand by building much needed storage shelves for it. For some social time and a chance to show prospective members what they are all about, the club held a Kiwanis Open House at the Stein Family Farm.
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In early fall, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach honored Clive Graham with a special recognition of a planted tree. Then in December, nearly 300 volunteers (including Kiwanis members) planted 82 new street trees and celebrated the planting of the 4,000th tree as part of the “I Dig Long Beach - 10,000 Trees by 2022” initiative. Part of Kiwanis’ efforts is providing the popcorn booth at the planting events.
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Who said Kiwanians can’t have fun? Long Beach club members dressed for the occasion at its Halloween party. In November, members rode on a 1915 REO Speedwagon truck in the Veteran’s Day Parade. The club is proud to support quarterly Veteran’s Bingo, provide meals to Fisher House and donate to the Veteran’s non-profit musical group, The Rock Club. The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach also provided a grant to the Veterans Garden to create an elevated garden for veterans who are wheelchair bound. Carrying the Kiwanis banner and signs in front of the truck were members from the California State University of Long Beach Circle K Club. Raising a little more money than last year, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach raised $441 in its bell ringing for the Salvation Army on December 8th. Also in December, club members made popcorn for over 100 children and guests that attended the YMCA preschool playground ribbon cutting ceremony.
Fun Fact . . . Kiwanis Club of Long Beach will celebrate 100 years in September 2019.
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In December, the Kiwanis Club of Riverside gave 51 bikes to children at Longfellow Elementary School. The bicycles are donated to the school twice each year - once in the winter semester and once in the spring semester. Also at the bike event, club members supplied over 50 food boxes to school families in need. This is the 26th year, the Kiwanis Club has supported Longfellow Elementary students and families.
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Also that same month, the club held its basketball tournament for local high schools to earn money for their sports equipment. The club has been holding the tournament for the past 23 years. The Kiwanis Club of Claremont held a spin and win fundraiser. Members worked a booth where attendees spun a wheel for $1 for a chance to win different prizes, including See’s candy. Speaking of See’s Candies, the club closed its See’s store midday on Christmas Eve when the last candy was sold. Only one item remained, the large Gift of Elegance box which the club donated to the Claremont Police Department. The club’s goal for the See’s store this year was $25,000 and it appeared they succeeded that.
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The weekend of November 2nd was a busy one for the Kiwanis Club of Lomita-Harbor City. The club started out by serving ice cream to Lomita STEAM School students in honor of Red Ribbon Week. Then on Sunday, November 4th, held its 69th Annual Pancake Breakfast. Club members cooked 100 pounds of sausage, flipped about 1,500 pancakes and served more than 500 breakfasts. It takes a lot of teamwork to pull off a breakfast like that. In December, the club distributed books at a tree lighting event in San Pedro. Five days later, club members participated in the annual Salvation Army “Kettle Service and Bell Ringing” where members rang the bell in two hour shifts.
On Halloween, members from the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica participated at the Police Activities League (PAL) youth center annual Spooktacular event. The club donated $1,000 towards the event and distributed candy. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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“The Objects of Kiwanis” To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill. The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the decades, they have remained unchanged. Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
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On September 8th, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held its annual Project Shoe Program at the local Payless Shoe Source. Seventy-five children (ages 2 through 6) from the Harbor City Boys and Girls Club, Volunteers of America and military family children received a pair of shoes and a backpack containing school supplies. The program is unique in that the children are asked to perform a task at home in return for receiving the shoes and backpack. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Gardena Valley and other Division 19 clubs helped support the Kiwanis Club of Torrance’s Toys for the Troops’ Kids program. Hundreds of toys and over $1,000 in gift cards were delivered to the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Torrance Club members, along with help from Key Club and KIWIN’S members participated in the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
Fun Fact . . . Kiwanis California-NevadaHawaii District officially celebrated 100 years on November 16, 2018
Torrance President Ester Wood’s focus for 2018-2019 is on sustainability and environmental awareness. She hopes to get Division 19 Clubs to collaborate and participate in an E-Waste Recycling Day for Kiwanis One Day. Her vision is to make the world greener for the children we serve. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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DIVISION 30
The Kiwanis Club of Brea held its annual Spelling Bee competition in November. In addition to adopting a family for the holidays, club members also collected toys for Toys for Tots. The extra toys not given out were donated to the City of La Habra for their toy distribution program. For Thanksgiving, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Garden Grove put together 25 food baskets for HOPE. Then both the Kiwanis Club of Greater Garden Grove and the Kiwanis Club of Garden Grove worked together preparing turkeys for Christmas.
The month of October found the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim manning a booth at the Anaheim Children’s Festival, along with help from their seven sponsored Key Clubs. Also that month, Kiwanians and Magic Kingdom Circle K members sorted apples for its annual apple fundraiser.
Thanksgiving is even busier for the club as it starts out with the annual Thanksgiving Interclub breakfast, followed by serving food at “We Give Thanks”. The event was started by club member Frank Garcia and it has grown to serving 15,000 Thanksgiving meals at the Honda Center.
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neighborhood’s Halloween festivities, then served pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. In December, club members participated at a Christmas Party for HIS House.
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With help from its Key Club members, the Kiwanis Club of La Habra created cards and distributed them while visiting with patients at the La Habra Convalescent Hospital. In December, club members participated in a gift wrapping fundraiser at Barnes & Noble. They were so busy that they ran out of the wrapping paper that was provided.
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During Vessles Elementary School Veteran’s Day celebration, the Kiwanis Club of Cypress served more than 600 free breakfasts to students, parents and staff.
In November, the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada sponsored a Thanksgiving dinner for families at Foster Road Elementary and then served Thanksgiving lunch to residents of LA CADA’s Allen House. A couple weeks later, Division 30 North Key Club members and Cal State Fullerton Circle K members along with Kiwanians chaperoned students for its annual shopping spree.
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Fun Fact . . .
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On September 22nd, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg helds its second annual Kiwanis Safety Fair. More than 500 children, parents and other participants enjoyed demonstrations about safety from various participating groups. Some of the workshops included fire extinguisher training, certified child car seat installations, Hands Only CPR training, free blood pressure checks, Bike Workshop/Rodeo and more. The Bike Workshop/Rodeo was one of the most popular events. Participants included 95 children (ages 5 through 16) and 64 adults. The club gave out 90 helmets to the kids and 47 kids rode bikes through the Rodeo course and learned about bike safety. In November, club members welcomed members from the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, SoFi employees and other guests to an open house mixer celebrating the club’s 95th birthday. The club’s First Book Project for 2018 was delayed due to school disruption caused by the wildfires and smoky conditions. Dictionaries were purchased by the club and were finally distributed during the first week of December. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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The Kiwains Club of Healdsburg is 95 years old and still going strong.
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Since everyone seems to get stressed during the holidays and some people find themselves depressed during that time, the Kiwanis Club of Peninsula Young Professionals held a mental health seminar. The timing of the program was perfect for members to learn about triggers, etc. pertaining to mental health. A week later the club held a social for members to release some of the week’s stress and enjoy one another’s company. Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
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The Kiwanis Club of Los Altos’ tree lot was opened for business until Christmas. Many volunteers were needed to man the lot from tree distribution, sales, security, etc.
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Members of the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark volunteered at the Moorpark Educational Foundation Food Truck Meet-Up which helps support the local school district.
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara had good representation at the District Convention in Kona. Members learned a lot and were motivated to share their knowledge with fellow club members upon their return. One of its members managed to find time to surf (in his terms and on land). KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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During its monthly service of feeding the homeless at the Samaritan Center, the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley was joined by Girl Scout Troop #60249. The Girl Scouts took a tour of the facility, donated toiletries and baked cookies for dessert. It sounds like a good collaboration between Kiwanis and Girl Scouts. On September 11th, members of the Kiwanis Club of South Coast participated in an event hosted by the Young America’s Foundation. About 50 volunteers planted 2,977 flags on Santa Barbara’s West Pier to remember the lives lost on that tragic day. Bagpipes are played at 8:46am, 9:30am, 9:37am, and 10:07am. At 5pm, “Taps” is played and the flags are removed. If your club is interested in more about this event, contact the Young America’s Foundation. Brewfest 7, the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks’ signature event, was held in early fall. Club members were on hand to serve more than 400 community members that attended the event. The event has music, food and drinks, of course. The Kiwanis Club of Ventura held its biggest fundraiser of the year with its 24th annual Cool Breeze Bike Ride. The club partnered with the Channel Islands Bicycle Club to offer rides ranging from 30 to 120 miles. All routes included the same rest stop where Kiwanis had popsicles available. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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“Let’s eat. It’s Thanksgiving.”
The 48th annual Kiwanis Club of Monterey’s Thanksgiving Dinner was held in the Monterey Room at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Michael Fields has coordinated the event for 24 consecutive years.
With the help of hundreds of volunteers, the free event serves up to 3,000 meals. The number includes about 300 meals delivered to Monterey Peninsula Meals on Wheels customers by police officers, firefighters and other volunteers. That effort was headed up by Bob Nolan, a commander at the Marina Police Department who has been working at the Thanksgiving Dinner for 16 years, “It’s a lot of work,” Nolan says. “We absolutely enjoy this. … this is really what it’s all about.” Two lines of people snake through the Monterey Room toward two serving stations. The aroma of cooked onions and roasted turkey punctuates the air. Volunteers also dish up mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, freshly cooked cauliflower and brussels sprouts, along with green salad and bread. Desserts are served from behind the bar in the Monterey Room. The Kiwanis Club of Monterey partners with the Food Bank for Monterey County to put on the holiday meal.
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Cub Scout Pack #633, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta, was on hand at a recent club meeting to thank the members for allowing them to achieve their “Games Tigers Play” badge. The Kiwanis Club provided tickets for the Scouts to see the Sacramento Republic Soccer team in action. Boy Scout Troop 633 thanked the Davis Ranch for allowing them to harvest and sell pumpkins as a money raising project to support their activities.
the meals at their convenience. The program is part of the Kwanis Club’s K.A.N.E. (Kiwanis Assisting Neighbors Enterprise) program.
The Kiwanis Meal Delivery service resumed in the fall after its chairperson moved away. In addition to the Monday-Friday midday delivery from Subway, the new and improved food service is an option from Meals on Wheels. The food service is a once a week delivery of five frozen meals, a bag of milk and fresh fruit for which the client prepares
As December approached, club members found themselves in three main projects - 1. Sweats for Vets; 2. Toys for Tots and 3. See’s Candies Sales. The sweats were donated to veterans at Mather VA Center. Some of those vets were visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus and were treated to gifts and personalized notes. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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In the spirit of Hallowthanksmas, members of the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada used their hands of service to decorate the Carson City Senior Citizens Center for the holidays. In addition, the club shopped from the wish list of 25 home bound seniors who received their wrapped gifts before Christmas.
Fun Fact . . . It wasn’t long before the first club in Nevada chartered -The Kiwanis Club of Reno chartered in 1922
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Partnering to Prevent Trauma Keeping the children in our communities safe is a team effort. That's why the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation is honored to sponsor our Partner Hospitals in their efforts to prevent and treat pediatric trauma! Valley Children's Hospital hosted their annual Seat Check Saturday event this past September where 79 families throughout Fresno and Madera Counties had their current child restraint systems checked, and 60 child passenger seats were donated to low income families that day. The Foundation is proud to assist with their trauma program and injury prevention efforts! Photo: Valley Children's Hospital
This past August, representatives from the Foundation and local Kiwanis clubs presented a grant check in the amount of $16,500 to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. This grant will be used to purchase and distribute safety items and to produce safety brochures in support of the hospital's injury prevention programs, including their Safe Sleep Environment and Drowning Prevention Programs.
Photo: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Learn more about our Partner Hospitals at www.cnhfoundation.org!
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- Kristi Ryono "Key Club helped me discover my passion for management and the social sciences which is why I am pursuing a major in business. The formal training and experiences from being a member of the Kiwanis family truly impacted my plans and goals for the future, and I know that Kiwanis will always be in my life."
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"I'd like to thank the Kiwanis CNH Foundation for choosing me as a scholarship recipient and supporting me in my hopes of getting an education at one of the top public schools in the nation and getting into a graduate school in the future."
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"Education is a great valuable resource, and to be able to continue my education with this scholarship is a fantastic gift from the Kiwanis Foundation to help with my school supplies, paying off my school loans, paying for my classes and so much more that will assist in the future of my graduation."
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Our amazing student leaders and Aktion Club members continue to do great service for their schools and communities!
KIWIN’S At Club Day, the South High School KIWIN’S held a successful membership recruitment of 40 new members. Club members have enjoyed ice cream socials as a way to get to know one another. On the service side, club members have participated in beach clean-ups, conducted a Game-A-Thon and campus beautification.
Builders Club The Kiwanis Club of Claremont is pleased to announce that the new El Roble Middle School Builder’s Club is a go. The school principal is on board and a teacher advisor has been appointed. On September 11th, the Heritage School Builder’s Club in Phelan, California hosted a ceremony to remember the 9/11 attack and honor those fallen at the
San Bernardino shooting in 2015. The ceremony began with a bagpiper leading the procession with Builder’s Club members carrying the US and California flags to the assembled student body all waving small flags. The national anthem was sung by 8th grade Builder’s Club member Katherine Wilson. A metal sculpture with SB Strong was added to the 9/11 Memorial. Then rocks (painted by Builder’s Club members) with the names of the nearly 100 police officers and K-9s who sacrificed their lives nationally for the safety and protection of the public were placed in the Liberty Garden. The fourteen victims of the San
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Aktion Club Aktion Club members in Santa Barbara served ice cream to the 3,000 children in the Children’s Fiesta Parade. Aktion Club members greeted the children with ice cream at the end of the parade. Club members also took turns taking shifts selling souvenirs and Kiwanis raffle tickets. Seven Aktion Club members, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Torrance attended the Leadership Conference at Wonder Valley in the foothills of Fresno. The Inland Empire Aktion Club delivered 25 children’s backpacks and hygiene kits to the Foothill Family Shelter in Upland. This was the service project completed at the Aktion Club Leadership Training Conference in Wonder Valley.
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K-KIDS At its first meeting of the school year, the Madera Elementary K-Kids got right back into service by creating cheerful and colorful placemats for Meals on Wheels. Consumnes River Elementary K-Kids provided leadership to the school wide KCRA 3 Kids Can Food Drive. The food drive has been helping to feed hungry families in the Rancho Murieta community for more than 20 years. The food collected was delivered to the Elk Grove Food Bank Services. The K-Kids members organized the drive, collected the food from various classrooms and packed it up. All the food was ready to be picked up and transported, but smoke from the wild fires closed the school. Thankfully, the principal and lead custodian came to work and loaded the truck. The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta then transported the 256 pounds of food to the food bank. Those same K-Kids members collected 258 toys in its school wide Toy Drive. The toys were divided three ways and donated to: Toys for Tots, the Kylee Lilich Charitable Giving Tree and Toys for the Troops’ Kids.
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The “Kindness Rocks Project” is based on the profound truth that one message at the right moment can change someone’s day, their outlook, etc. The Consumnes River Elementary K-Kids prepared Kindness Rocks for Veterans Day at the Elk Grove Senior Center. Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
California State University, Fullerton Circle K members prepared lunch for the 500 plus volunteers at the Rose Float decorating on December 29th.
Circle K The goal for University of California, Irvine Circle K this year is 12,000+ hours of service. As of September 1st, they had more than 430 members. The Circle K Crazy Kompetition for Infants South and North 2018 took place in the fall. In the South, close to 400 Circle K members participated. These events contain fun activities that different Circle K clubs compete against each other. The Crazy Kompetition is a fundraiser for Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation’s Pediatric Trauma Prevention programs. California State University, Fullerton Circle K members participated in a 24-hour service marathon over the Thanksgiving holiday. Club members worked on different projects throughout Southern California, including preparing and serving food at “We Give Thanks” on November 22nd.
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In December, the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Circle K sponsored a Keys to College event for local Key Club members who are considering attending CSULB. The event included informative workshops, campus tours and a panel discussion about college life from CSULB, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC) Circle K members. In addition, CSULB spent time at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital helping with BINGO. The patients enjoyed the games, but more the comradery with the students and Kiwanians. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim sponsors seven Key Clubs of which are a part of Division 30 South. Division 30 South club members held several spirit nights in preparation for Fall Rally South at Magic Mountain. Their hard work and determination paid off as they won the coveted Spirit Stick.
Fun Fact . . .
Following the devastation of the town of Klamath in 1965, District Governor Dunlap began the process of creating our Foundation. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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Fall Rally is the district’s largest Key Club gathering of friendship, fun and cheer competition. More than 5,000 Key Club members from Fresno to San Diego and east from Las Vegas attended the south event at Six Flags Magic Mountain. In the north, Key Club members gathered for fun and laughter at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. KIWIN’S gathered in the North in Manteca, and in the south inBuena Park for some spirit time before heading to Knott’s Berry Farm for a day of fun and thrills. The spirit and fun that entails is part of each groups fundraising for the CNH Foundation Pediatric Trauma Program -- which is celebrating 25 years -- thanks to the efforts of these fine students.
Also winning the Spirit Stick were Key Club members from Division 13 South. Members had practiced for the past few months at division gatherings, club meetings and the final practice was on the bus ride to Magic Mountain.
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Key Club Division 30 South recent DCM and spirit practice
Key Club The Cedars-Sinai Hospital Pediatric Trauma Center benefited from two bake sales held by the Santa Monica High School Key Club who raised over $700.
By the end of its administrative year, Key Club Division 30 South members have pledged to fund a water well in an underdeveloped area. Not to be outdone, Key Club Division 30 North has a goal to raise $3,000 for Pediatric Trauma Program by end of its administrative year. Key Club Division 34 South members went Caroling for Cans during the holiday season. Members sang carols in exchange for canned foods. All proceeds were donated to Sunnyvale Community Services. Santa Paula High School Key Club members cleaned up leaves and trash at Steckel Park during the fall. They also volunteered at the Starlight Glow Balloon Festival. Members of the Oxnard High School Key Club participated at the Best Day at the Beach event along with hundreds of other volunteers. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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CHARTERED CLUBS -- 1917 - 1926
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SAN FERNANDO SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE SAN LEANDRO SAN LUIS OBISPO SANTA ANA SANTA BARBARA SANTA MARIA SANTA MONICA SANTA ROSA SOUTH PASADENA STOCKTON TAFT VENTURA VISALIA WILLOWS YUBA CITY
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Key Club (cont’d) Along with other Division 42 West Key Clubs, the Pacifica High School Key Club helped out at the Dream Festival. At its September organizational meeting, the San Antonio High School Key Club discussed volunteer opportunities for the school year. Volunteer activities planned were Village Venture, Dia de Los Muertos festival, work crew at House of Ruth, feeding the homeless in Pomona and Claremont, Kiwanis’s See’s Candies store, Claremont Library Children’s Book Festival, sustaining Claremont tree plantings and dog walking at the Claremont Pet Orphanage.
The Bishop Montgomery High School Key Club, in September, made dog toys to donate to a local dog shelter. The members made the dog toys from old t-shirts. The event was a great way to meet new people, make new friends while helping out animals at a local shelter.
Key Club (cont’d) The Bishop Montgomery High School, North High School and West High School Key Clubs, along with other Division 19 South Key Clubs manned booths at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. The booths included a lemonade stand, ball toss game and Nerf Blaster-Target game. Proceeds raised from the event supported the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP). The Bishop Montgomery High School Key Club started a free after-school science program at Amestoy Elementary. The first step is to get supplies and once they have enough, they will start working with twenty 2nd and 3rd graders. Besides teaching the young students, the Key Club members will be collaborating with them on interactive science projects. The Bishop Montgomery High School Key Club has continued its work on the Madrona Marsh Clean-up. Club members are working to preserve the environment by picking up litter and helping plant native plants. In late October, the West High School Key Club provided behind-the-scenes support at the Skechers Pier to Pier walk. The students spent six hours helping out with participant check-in, directing people where to go, operating booths, passing out water and opening up and giving out medals at the finish line. At a recent Kiwanis Club of Torrance meeting, the West High School Key Club held an informative program on what the Key Club had been doing. Club members raised $1,000 at the Manhattan Beach Fair and donated 60% to PTP. On Green Up Day, they helped beautify the Lawndale Environmental Charter High School campus and surrounding neighborhood. Then in December, Key Club members assisted the Kiwanis club at the Salvation Army Bell Ringing. At the end of the Kiwanis meeting, the West High students raised $967 through the items they had up for auction. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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The Melody of Life KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
It takes months to create and produce the amazing Rose Parade floats seen on television each year. We are excited to be a part of this amazing venture. Our Key Club and Circle K members, along with Kiwanians, put in thousands upon thousands of volunteer hours to help Phoenix Decorating decorate more than ten floats each year. The Kiwanis family members put in more than 7,000 volunteer hours cutting flowers, decorating the floats and feeding the volunteers. The Kiwanis International float brought music to our ears. Thank you to all those that helped during the month of December. You are all the Melody of Life.
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by Herman Platzke, District Chair, Kiwanis Children’s Fund
As we enter the 2018-19 Kiwanis year I’d like to share the following stories. KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND points to share with our members provided by Kiwanis Children’s Fund • As a Kiwanian, you make a difference in the lives of children in your community, all over the world, and through your support of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Thank you. • For 79 years, the Kiwanis Children’s Fund has been a trusted partner for the Kiwanis family. We harness the collective impact of Kiwanians all over the world to make a difference for kids who need us. • Together, we help Kiwanians make a difference in their community and communities around the world through the five Kiwanis causes:
• Disaster Relief: When disaster strikes, your support ensures the Kiwanis family can respond – providing clothing, hygiene kits, and food to communities around the globe. Check out the recent story on our news blog. • Service Leadership Programs: You are helping build a generation of leaders and service volunteers of every age and ability – from elementary school students to adults with disabilities. Forty percent of funds go directly to our Service Leadership Programs. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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• Club and district service projects: Your gift helps your district and other clubs fulfill the unmet needs of children in their communities. From backpack programs to a Key Leader weekend for refugees to summer camps for children living in poverty, children's lives are changed through your service. For every dollar your district donates to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, 15% is given back in the form of a district grant. (Last year, our district received a grant for $9,283.00 which supported three service projects, Key Leader Camp, Aktion Club District project and a Key Club project in Hawaii at the district convention. This year’s district grant will be $9,518.00) • Iodine deficiency disorders: Kiwanis saw a mental health problem that could be cured, so we did it. Your support ensures we can sustain our efforts. Within the last year, you helped grant $340,000 to Cambodia to help maintain their progress. • The Eliminate Project: Together, we are eliminating a painful, preventable disease that kills thousands of mothers and babies around the world. Since 1987, the infant mortality rate related to neonatal tetanus has decreased 96 percent. This past summer, Kenya was eliminated leaving 14 countries still at risk. We’ve raised almost $84 million to date. • In addition to raising money and awarding grants, the Children’s Fund provides services to donors and resources to Kiwanis members, clubs and districts. • The Children’s Fund can help with fundraising strategies, district and club foundation management, grant seeking, and speaking/presentations. • You are encouraged to subscribe to the Children’s Fund newsletter at www.kiwanis.org/subscribe KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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The President's Challenge 2018-19 The Kiwanis Children’s Fund President’s Challenge for 2018-19 challenges district governors, district secretaries, lieutenant governors and the Children’s Fund district chair to promote and support the Children’s Fund within each club, division and district. To meet the President’s Challenge we must meet the following criteria: • 50 percent club participation. At least 50 percent of the clubs in the district or division must make an unrestricted gift to the Children’s Fund. • A 10 percent increase in giving. The district or division’s total unrestricted club giving must increase by 10 percent, based on an average of the previous three administrative years. • Minimum total giving. For district-level leaders (governors, secretaries and chairs), the district’s total club giving must reach a minimum of US$2,000. For lieutenant governors, the division’s total unrestricted giving must reach a minimum of US$750. Each year, those who meet the challenge are recognized with a personal gift of appreciation from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund president. The President’s Challenge does not include planned gifts, gifts to The Eliminate Project, gifts to the disaster relief fund or any other restricted gifts. As we serve with the Heart of a Hero team, I’ll add a line from a previous Governor, Serve from the Heart and from my perspective give from your heart and help as individuals, clubs, divisions, and our district to meet the President’s Challenge. #KIDSNEEEDKIWANIS #SWAGAWANIS I’ll add our results for the President’s Challenge for 2017-18. Our district met the President’s Challenge with 15 Divisions meeting the challenge, too. We, individuals and clubs, gave $63,454.35, exceeding our challenge goal of $60,360.00. Thank you, 2017-18 Call to Action team! I look forward to the year with the 2018-19 Heart of Heroes team and reaching the President’s Challenge goal in your clubs and divisions. We are here to help. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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IHOP – FREE PANCAKE DAY
& the Partners that make it Happen! by Michael Fields CNH District Partnership Coordinator
On Tuesday, March 12th, Kiwanis family members from the California-Nevada-Hawaii
(CNH) District and around the nation will join with IHOP (International House of Pancakes), for IHOP–Free Pancake Day, to promote Kiwanis and help raise money for our local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals. Starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. in 2 hour shifts, Kiwanis family members converge on their local IHOP to boast about their local CMN hospital and to talk about Kiwanis, while guests enjoy a free short stack of pancakes. Our goal for volunteering is to encourage every guest of IHOP to look deep into their hearts and reach deep into their pockets to support their local CMN hospital. All funds raised on IHOP – Free Pancake Day at your local IHOP will go to your nearest Children’s Miracle Network hospital!!!! In the Kiwanis CNH District the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals are:
Wondering why your local children’s hospital is not on
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the list? Children’s Miracle Network is made up of only non-profit children’s hospitals. While there are many great for profit children’s hospital around the country, only non-profit children’s hospitals are eligible for membership in the Children’s Miracle Network.
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About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raise funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity's Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. To ensure children’s hospitals have the resources they need, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' partners, like Kiwanis, conduct thousands of special events and grassroots fundraisers year-round. Circle K and Key Clubs hold Dance Marathons to help generate millions of dollars each year to provide the best care available to the tiniest of patients. The partnership continues to provide service and fundraising opportunities to both organizations. Children’s Miracle Network is a preferred Kiwanis Charity. Over the years, Kiwanis clubs around the country have donated more than US$36 million to CMN hospitals to help make miracles happen for local sick and injured kids.
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IHOP Joins the Partnership for National Pancake Day Since 2006, IHOP – Free Pancake Day has raised almost US$20 million for CMNH and other local charities. On this day, IHOP restaurant guests can enjoy a free short stack of pancakes in exchange for a suggested donation to the local CMN hospital. For Kiwanians, it’s a chance to serve children while providing a voice on behalf of a local CMN hospital—all while giving just a few hours of their time (shifts are only 2 hours). You can promote in your club by: • Bring up IHOP – Free Pancake Day at your next club meeting. • Recruit a team to volunteer on IHOP – Free Pancake Day . • Designate a chairman to lead the project. Think about having your club take over your local IHOP store on IHOP – Free Pancake Day by volunteering to work all 6 shifts. It only takes 12 members working in teams of 2 to accomplish a store take-over. Wear your Kiwanis Logo shirts, hats or even aprons during your shift. Who knows you might even attract a new member. IHOP – Free Pancake Day is a serve project that even your most senior members, who can no longer participate in most of your service events, can be a participant. All they need to be able to do is greet the IHOP Guests and talk about Kiwanis and children in need. Check with your local IHOP restaurant to see how you and your club can participate. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 1 -- 2018 - 2019
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Platinum Jubilee Gala
Join the Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis District and the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation in celebrating two significant events this year: The District's 100th Anniversary and the 25th anniversary of our Pediatric Trauma Program. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner with optional wine pairing, mingling with friends and more. If you're ready to spend a fun evening with Kiwanians from across the District while enjoying dinner, a wine raffle, and lots of great auction items, then register today when you sign up for the South conference or the North conference, and be sure to invite your friends to attend with you. You won't want to miss this celebration!