Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine - Volume 4 -- 2018-2019
Rocci Barsotti Governor 2018-2019
Passing the Torch
Timothy Cunning Governor 2019-2020
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recognition The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation offers three ways your club can recognize Kiwanians and members of your community. And when you present one of the awards below, your'e also advancing our mission of building a better future for children through grants, scholarships, and the training and development of our Service Leadership Programs members. It's a win-win!
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Our newest award, the Youth Service Award (YSA), recognizes those individuals in our clubs, schools, and communities, who dedicate their time fulfilling the Kiwanis mission making our children safer, empowering their spirit, engaging their potential, and preparing them for beyond. In addition to recognizing club members with the YSA, other recipients might include teachers, coaches or employees of organizations dedicated to children, such as the Boys & Girls Club.
Community Service Award
The Community Service Award (CSA) is presented to a community member in appreciation “of service rendered to the community.� Many of our past CSA recipients include local business owners and leaders who partnered with their local club on a fundraiser or service project. Consider presenting the CSA during the Governor's official visit, which offers a unique membership opportunity for your club.
Distinguished Service Award
For more than 25 years, Kiwanis clubs have awarded the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to recognize, at the District level, Kiwanians who go above and beyond in their service and dedication to their club and community.
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Rocci Barsotti
District Governor, 2018-19
As the 2018-2019 Kiwanis year comes to a close, First Lady Patti and I would like to say THANK YOU to each and every one in the California-NevadaHawaii (CNH) Kiwanis family. Our year has been one full of education, fun, accomplishments, and recognition. Many special thanks to our 40 Lt. Governors, 18 Trustees, Cabinet, Committee Chairs and Committee Members, our District Foundation and District Staff for a job well done. It can be an emotional rollercoaster ride, as August provided us with a very successful District Convention (DCON) in Las Vegas full of education, and comradery, and September with the tragic death of our International President Poly Lat. We enjoyed our six days with Poly and his wife Susan, at the Rose Float event in Pasadena, and in Orlando, Florida at the International Convention (ICON). He moved us from Good to Great and will be missed. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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We enjoyed all of our official visits, and special events, as you never cease to amaze me the amount of effort put into each visit, and your hospitality is incredible. I suggest every Kiwanis member attend at least one of the Service Leadership Program (SLP) conventions, Circle K, Key Club, KIWINS, or Aktion Club during their Kiwanis lifetime. They are all awesome as they display caring, diversity and inclusiveness to everyone. Something we as Kiwanians need to improve upon as we invite prospects into our great organization. Don't Forget SWAGAWANIS!! Thank you for accepting my Heart of a Hero theme for this year in all of your activities, and for those who will continue to annually recognize individuals in their clubs and communities with Heart of a Hero awards. Also, thanks for supporting First Lady Patti's Project, by donating to the Kiwanis International Children's Fund helping to close the Eliminate Gap, and to the District Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation supporting the Pediatric Trauma Program. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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We focused on the Power of ING, as strengthening, growing, educating, building, opening, etc. to increase our membership. I appreciated all of the efforts to assist the 30 new clubs opened last year to make sure that they are successful. We learned that the recipe for membership is all about recruiting sustainable members, and not having contests for quantity. We have learned that members on "paper only" do not increase our hands for providing service as we serve the Children of the World! We have added 1,848 new members this year and thank you to each new member sponsor. Our District still needs to work on closing the back door, and continue to provide value and purpose to our new members. Keep in mind that each new member will touch the lives on average of 200 children. Congratulations to Lt. Governors Beth Roberts Division 44 and Norm Cone Division 24 for opening the most recent new clubs, and thanks to everyone who helped to support those efforts. Also special kudos to Lt. Governor Melissa Guire, Division 18, who leads all divisions with currently a plus 78 new members for the year. In closing, again thanks for all your dedication to service, and the positive impact making a difference in your community, division, district and in the world. Please remember, as I stated in Las Vegas, no matter what our challenges are in life, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. All of you Kiwanians have been my light this year. Teamwork makes the dream work. You all have the Heart of a Hero, and I am extremely confident in my friend 2019-2020 Governor Timothy Cunning as I pass the torch to him as he leads us into the new Kiwanis year. Sincerely, as it has been an honor, KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! It’s been a wonderful year. I am writing to say thank you to all of our district members and your supporting families and friends. Both Rocci and I have enjoyed our official visits and so many other events throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii. Service is what we do, and we do it well, and lots of it. Hope your club secretary’s are reporting all of your hours, so your club gets its due.
Patti Barsotti
First Lady CNH District 2018-2019
Thank you for what you do in the name of Kiwanis.
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BUILDING CARING COMRADERY CONNECT DEDICATION DIVERSITY EDUCATING GOVERNOR GROWING HEART HERO IGNITE IMPROVE INCLUSIVENESS LAS VEGAS LEADERSHIP MEMBERSHIP OPENING PASSION SERVICE SLP SPONSOR STRENGTHENING SUPPORT THANK YOU YOUR
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Who is Timothy Cunning? . . . Your 2019-2020 Governor California-Nevada-Hawaii District
sister Debbie, brother Jim, sister Kathleen (deceased), 2 teacup poodles (Simone and Sophie)
Let’s get to know Governor Timothy and his goals for 2019-2020. Where were you born? And where did you grow up? Born in San Francisco, grew up in Escondido, California Would you share your educational background/any degrees? I have a Master's Degree in Accounting
Share your Kiwanis life I joined in 2008, was president 2009-2010 and had the time of my life, have been club treasurer and club secretary, Lt. Governor 2012-2013 had the time of my life again, served as Trustee 2014-2017, and serve as a KeyClub Region Advisor since 2014
Please share your work history and current work status I've worked as an Accountant, I am a licensed Real Estate Broker, I owned a Marble and Granite contracting business, I currently work with my wife in our custom furniture manufacturing business
What made you decide to run for Governor?
Tell us about your Family — wife, kids, grandkids, siblings, pets Wife, Marie; Kids, daughter Morgan a recent NYU graduate, son Andrew currently attending Rutgers University, KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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I've really enjoyed serving in Kiwanis, it has helped me grow. I wanted to give back for all that Kiwanis has done for me. Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
Governor Cunning’s Goals 2019-2020
“IGNITE YOUR PASSION”
Photo Credit -- Chris Glaeser
What aspect of Kiwanis is your love/passion and why? (Leadership, SLP, Governing, Membership, etc.) My biggest passion would be our SLP, I learn so much from them. What is your favorite color, food, drink, song, dance — and why? Orange, it's the happiest color; Ginger, it has great health benefits; Song - so many but let's say “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus and “You Get What You Give” by the New Radicals (I love music - so many songs inspire me); Dance I don't dance. Was there some specific influence to your colors or songs? No, not particularly As Governor, what are your goals?
Photo Credit -- Chris Glaeser
I have three major goals -- Leadership, Membership and SLP - Service Leadership Programs
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LEADERSHIP: • Lead by example, share servant leadership principles, foster an environment of joy • There are no “problems”; restate as “issues,” “challenges” and “opportunities” • Be genuine in your nature and in your intent • Never stop aspiring to be inspired. MEMBERSHIP: • Improve the club meeting experience • Promote ideas for positive change • Make meetings the best show in town • Open and mentor 21 new clubs SLP (SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS): • Support and connect with all levels of SLP • Provide sponsorships of SLP to attend Key Leader • Attend a Key leader camp yourself Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
statement. I would like members to find their passion in Kiwanis (service, SLP, fun), whatever it is, get involved, let your passion grow, and most importantly share it. That, too, is what I love about our "Ignite Your Passion" theme and the use of the torch, the symbolism of passing the torch.
Any specific action to reach your goals?
Photo Credit -- Chris Glaeser
Yes, it started with Lt. Governor and Club Leadership Education (CLE) training, and will continue with Trustee training. It is to empower and inspire our leadership at all levels, especially club presidents, they are the most important people for our future success. Club meetings need to be fun and meaningful experience that members simply do not want to miss.
What legacy would you like to leave for your year? My hope is to have motivated and inspired members in such a way that our District is the beneficiary of empowered and fun leadership for years to come.
Why is “Ginger” your nickname?
What program has the First Lady chosen for the year?
Ginger is for the red hair. We wanted to have fun with the marketing of my campaign, and Ginger was the way we chose to do it.
The First Lady's focus is a new award. It's called the Youth Service Award (YSA). Its purpose is to recognize those individuals in our clubs, schools and communities who dedicate their time to fulfill the Kiwanis mission, making our children safer, empowering their spirit, engaging their potential, and preparing them for beyond; all while supporting the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation.
And is that the reason for the color “orange”? Yes, absolutely
Your message “Ignite Your Passion” is powerful — what would you recommend to clubs/members to make it happen? Thank you. Yes it is. And what I love about it is, it is an action
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And is there a particular goal to reach?
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A Word from Marie Cunning, 2019-2020 First Lady
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a warm, safe, caring, loving, empowering, environment. An environment that fosters their dreams, unleashes their creativity, builds on their potential, and prepares them to be the absolute best they can be. They deserve this, yet it is not always the case. Kiwanis, through its global focus, “Serving the Children of the World,” understands the needs of the children in our communities and works tirelessly, in so many ways, to meet these needs, from providing for basic health and safety, to education, to leadership opportunities, to doing service themselves, to making not only their futures brighter, but ours as well. The First Lady’s Focus is the Youth Service Award (YSA), its purpose is twofold: Recognize those individuals in our clubs, schools, and communities, who dedicate their time fulfilling the Kiwanis mission, making our children safer, empowering their spirit, engaging their potential, and preparing them for beyond; and Raise funds for the Kiwanis Cal-NevHa Foundation to contribute to their efforts in advancing the Kiwanis mission, through grants, scholarships, and training of our Service Leadership Programs members.
Recognize a member or community leader for their role in working with the youth in your community with the new Youth Service award.
The Youth Service Award (YSA) is available for a donation of $200 to the Foundation. Order forms are available at cnhfoundation.org. Thank you now and always for the work you do with and for the children. Sincerely,
Marie Cunning
What is the REAL number? Since the adoption of our Pediatric Trauma Program
The real number of children
has presented several statistics about pediatric
Pediatric Trauma Program may
you’ve impacted through our
(PTP) in 1994, the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation
never be known. What we do
trauma, including the number of children who
know is injuries would increase
experience preventable, traumatic injuries. These
if the Kiwanis family stopped addressing
statistics also include those children who,
pediatric trauma. You are making a difference. The
unfortunately, succumb to these injuries. We’ve
Foundation is committed to providing the services and
also shared how much has been donated over the
funds to make sure our children are safe, but we can’t
years by our generous donors.
One number we haven’t reported is how many injuries were prevented by your gifts to our Pediatric Trauma
Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation and CNH District
adopted the Pediatric Trauma Program as their main focus. It is just as important today.
Program, as well as how many lives saved due to your generosity. The reason is simple: there is
A special thank you goes out to those who have
no way to calculate how
contributed to our Pediatric Trauma Program,
many injuries and
especially our repeat donors and our Service
deaths you
prevented with
do this alone. This was important in 1994 when the
your gift to PTP.
Leadership Program members. Key Club, KIWIN’S and Circle K have been a major contributor to PTP
Roy Talley
President 2018-2020 Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation
We can obtain
statistics on the
reduction in injuries,
deaths, and hospital visits.
We can estimate how many families were touched
by outreach programs sponsored by our clubs and
and continue to support PTP annually. We also want to thank all the Kiwanians who, year after year,
contribute to PTP; run and participate in outreach programs; and support our SLP members in their PTP fundraising efforts.
partner hospitals. But how many lives exactly are
We are looking to expand our Pediatric Trauma
a new bike helmet or protective gear; or when they
your support. The Foundation has many ways you
saved and injuries prevented when children receive receive instructions on how to properly ride a bike or skateboard; or are enrolled in Kiwanis-sponsored swim lessons? How many families can report a
positive outcome because they received advice on how to properly install their child safety seat or
learned how to make their home child proof? Hard to say. After all, no one reports not getting hurt.
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Program, but this can only be accomplished with
can contribute, whether it’s in the form of a direct donation, the awarding or upgrading of a Dunlap
Fellowship, or conducting a PTP fundraiser. Your gift, regardless of the amount, saves lives. Thank you for
partnering with us to build a better future for children.
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Fellowship
District Convention -- Las Vegas, NV Photos by Derek Lubich
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District Convention -- Las Vegas, NV Photos by Chris Glaeser
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Kiwanis Provides 20,000 Meals for Las Vegas Food Banks
The Kiwanis family came together, 70-75 members, including Key Club, Circle K and Aktion Club members for the 100th Anniversary California-Nevada-Hawaii District Service Project.
Our partnership with the Outreach Program in Des Moines, IA allowed us to provide meals for two food banks, Just One Project in Las Vegas and Giving Life Ministries in Henderson, NV.
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The members packaged bags of rice and beans with vegetables, soy flour and spice packets. Each bag serves six, thirty-six bags were packed into each box for a total of 93 boxes totaling 20,088 meals. Brian Dahlquist, District Service Chair, coordinated volunteer efforts from Divisions 12 and 34 prior to the convention and planned for a cargo van for delivery of the meals. We were set-up and packaging meals just after 9:00 a.m. and finished three hours later. Marty Deggeller and Herman Platzke finished delivery of the meals to the food banks at 3:00 p.m.
46 boxes/9,936 meals to Just One Project, Las Vegas, NV 47 boxes/10,152 meals to Giving Life Ministries, Henderson, NV A great team effort, making a difference and impact in our communities! Thank you to every volunteer who made the District’s 100th Anniversary Service Project a huge success. And a special thank you to the members and clubs of our district for their contributions to the Kiwanis Children's Fund which made this project possible.
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Your Club is the KEY Toward Making an IMPACT AROUND THE WORLD!!! by Michael Fields CNH District Partnership Coordinator 310-245-8329
Key Club International has teamed up with SQUADS ABROAD to create the largest High School movement improving health and education outcomes in the developing world!! SQUADS ABROAD provides affordable opportunities for Key Club members to volunteer
abroad and make a meaningful impact in under resourced schools around the world. Key Club members will develop cross-Cultural competence and character while gaining hands-on international experience implementing projects that improve the health and educational outcomes for in-need communities.
Guided by local staff in each country, each trip includes fun and engaging cultural activities that provide a deeper cultural context and new perspectives. The home-based model provides safe and private accommodations for Key Clubbers to enjoy healthy authentic meals and relaxation after a day of service, and a chance to reflect about their amazing experience. What is a squad and what is SQUADS ABROAD? The dictionary defines a squad as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a small group of people, having a particular taskâ&#x20AC;?. SQUADS ABROAD are comprised of student groups and the adults
that lead them who embark in the largest task of all: making meaningful change on a global scale. Collectively, SQUADS ABROAD empowers one of the largest volunteer-led global health and education programs in the world. Each squad leader chooses a focus (Education, Health or STEM), when and where they would like to serve, and how many volunteers will participate. The squad then travels abroad to implement the program alongside the local team. SQUADS ABROAD has 22+ years of experience mobilizing volunteers to improve the health and educational outcomes, while providing a safe and authentic cultural experience. The home-based model, strong community partnerships, and expert in-country staff help maintain a sustainable service and enriching the volunteering experience.
Where in the World Are Squads Currently Working? SQUADS ABROAD have teams (squads) working in the following countries:
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Cape Coast, Ghana Greece, Refugee Program El Paraiso, Honduras Maya Highlands, Guatemala Azrou, Morocco Coclsoe Province, Panama
As the need changes - the countries that SQUADS ABROAD operates in may change. Volunteer opportunities for SQUADS ABROAD last from 1 week to 4 weeks. Cost to join a squad for next summer varies depending on country of service and length of service. Now that you know a little about our Key Club International partner, maybe your club can allocate some funds to a SQUADS ABROAD scholarship for a deserving Key Club member? For more information on SQUADS ABROAD, you can go directly to their website or the Kiwanis website/ partners/SQUADS ABROAD.
As our 100th Anniversary comes to an end, take a moment to look back at what your club has accomplished and the impact you have made in your community. Our youth have been blessed with you as a part of their life, helping them grow and understand what it takes to care for others. Now onto the next 100 years.
DIVISION 2
The Kiwanis Club of Alameda participated in three community summer activities: Relay for Life, the Park Street Art and Wine Faire and Equipped for Success. The Park Street Art and Wine Faire was an all city event with food, beverage and crafts booths. The business district was transformed into a huge pedestrian zone, such that children’s games could be held safely. Getting ready for school, the Alameda Education Foundation organized a school supplies drive, where Kiwanians stuffed backpacks with items for all grade levels. The Kiwanis Club of Alameda and other Division 2 Kiwanians organized and hosted a Special Needs Day. Forty youth registered for the event where the Bay Area Outreach Program for adaptive sports shared their love of inclusiveness and bikes. Various adaptive cycles were available. Other adapted sports and games included basketball, bowling, bean bag toss and frisbee. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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Fun Fact . . .
At the end of August, the Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, with help from their sponsored Circle K, served breakfast for more than 100 homeless people.
January 1, 1987 shined on our Rose float “Kiwanis Cares” as it went down Colorado Blvd. “We saw the excitement, the appreciation and the tears in the eyes and love in the hearts of those for whom our great Kiwanians performed miracles”, shared Governor Wayne Hoeft.
DIVISION 8
The Kiwanis Club of Napa joined friends from Enchanted Hills at a recent park, wildlife area with clean-up and building. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Napa participated in an annual End of Summer Reading Celebration for youth that participated in a summer reading program. The club’s $1,000 donation went towards hiring the entertainment - a magician and two agile children’s comics. Volunteers also had the honor of awarding prizes to any child who had read 20 hours or more, while other members served refreshments. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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The Kiwanis Club of Campbell celebrated Pete Edwards -- 50 years as a Kiwanian! Congratulations Pete!
DIVISION 13
At the end of August, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach held a monthly social. They took a walking tour of Naples led by a recent featured program speaker. The tour ended with dinner at the Long Beach Yacht Club.
DIVISION 15
The Kiwanis Club of Claremont sold out of pulled pork, corn on the cob, nachos and baked potatoes at the final concert of the summer season on Labor Day. The estimated gross receipts for the event was $5,100.
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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.
DIVISION 19
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Redondo Beach attended the Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach’s Trivia Night. In August, the Redondo Beach club sponsored the Library Craft Program at the North Branch Redondo Beach Library twice and participated in story time during July. Members also volunteered at the Walk with Sally - White Light/White Night Fundraiser.
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.
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica spent a Saturday celebrating birthdays with Cause for Celebration. There was a bounce house, face painting, cupcakes and more.
Fun Fact . . . During the war, travel was limited, limiting those that could attend the 1944 District Convention. To accommodate the restriction, two conferences were held in Los Angeles and Oakland, thus reducing the distances delegates had to travel. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
Club members participated in two parades on Independence Day. They had a float in the 70th annual Pacific Palisades Parade and the 11th annual Santa Monica Main Street 4th of July Parade.
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DIVISION 28 More than 100 Kiwanis members and Key Club members participated in the Division 28 Kiwanis One-Day project. All Division 28 clubs were represented: the Kiwanis Clubs of Centennial Hills, Green Valley, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Young Professionals, Neon Lights, North Las Vegas, Pahrump Valley and Southwest Las Vegas. In addition, twelve Key Clubs from the local area high schools participated. Days for Girls (DfG) is an international organization that increases access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls around the world. A labor intensive production of cutting, ironing, sewing, assembling, stuffing and completing 250 individual DfG kits were made. Two additional days were added to the project to complete the kits. More than 1,000 service hours for the Division and $2,500 was donated for the event. The complete DfG Kit includes: washable pads, washcloth, soap, underwear - all in a hand sewn drawstring bag. The completed kits are distributed around the world to girls and women who have no access to sanitary supplies during their menstrual cycle. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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GLOBETROTTING Catching up with the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation's 2017 Loretta BarksdaleMcElwain scholarship recipient, Jacklyn Vo
We recently caught up with Jacklyn Vo,
During the school year, I've been
the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation's
participating in several environmental
2017 Loretta Barksdale-McElwain
organizations such as being the Zero
scholarship recipient and were thrilled
Waste Committee Co-Chair, Coal Oil Point
to hear about her summer travels!
Reserve Water Intern, and the Audubon
Thanks to our generous donors, Jacklyn
Society Invertebrate Monitoring Program. I
was able to participate in a summer
also went on a volunteer trip to Costa Rica
research trip that aligns with her field of
last summer, learning and collecting
study, and has future plans to study
research on the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
abroad. Hear what Jacklyn had to say:
nesting habits.
"As I'm entering my third year at UCSB, I
This scholarship allowed me to stay
can't explain how grateful I am for being a
focused in my field of interest and keep me
McElwain scholarship recipient. I have
grounded at the same time. Some future
been working two jobs this summer to pay
plans include studying abroad in Australia
for my future study abroad plans, and it
and the Solomon Islands for Environmental
constantly reminds me of my luck in not
& Community Health and being a Chapala
having to work during school too.
Gardens Intern."
"This scholarship allowed me to stay focused in my field of interest and keep me grounded at the same time."
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DIVISION 30
On a Saturday in September, several Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim members met at Ken Crandall’s house. They were part of the first Kiwanis wooden toy making and donut tasting party. The total number of toys made was not available at press time. The Kiwanis Club of Placentia served pancakes to 600-700 Special Olympics volunteers. The club also served hot dogs for the Placentia Library’s summer reading program and the Miracle League closing ceremony. Spectrum TV interviewed club members on the Blessing Boxes they often keep stocked throughout the city. The Kiwanis Club of Cypress served a pancake breakfast for the Kaboom Playground volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress. The club also participated in a book distribution through Summer Harvest. An August Saturday morning found a few Kiwanis Club of La Mirada members at the Caring Beyond the Classroom event. The club gave out pencils, erasers, composition books, folders and bookmarks to elementary through high school students. Each student went to different tents and were given books, a backpack and more. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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DIVISION 32
On August 25th, the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg held its annual BBQ. The evening was enjoyed by about 100 members and guests, including members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Cloverdale, Geyserville, Windsor and Santa Rosa. This year the club decided to return the event to a social occasion and eliminated the live and silent auctions. Fun activities included a ring toss of unopened wine bottles, a corn hole contest and a raffle. Despite the elimination of the auctions, the event yielded about $2,500.
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DIVISION 42
To finish out the month of August, the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo held a fun night of games. Members and guests relaxed and had fun. In fact, the club has already started planning for their next games night. The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark supports the Moorpark Education Foundation at their annual Food Truck Meet-Up. Members were on hand with the Kiwanis banner and materials. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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DIVISION 42 (cont’d)
During the summer months, the Oxnard High School Link Crew instructors planned activities for incoming freshman and new students. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Oxnard, the Link Crew instructors were fed a delicious lunch.
In July, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara sponsored the Kiwanis Tom McFadden Memorial Golf Tournament which benefitted youth golfers via Russ Morrison Junior Golf and The First Tee Central Coast. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana held a Bunco Fundraiser in support of the club’s many children’s and community programs. After enjoying a buffet lunch, members and guests teamed up to play Bunco.
At the Hillside Middle School Back to School Night, the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley helped the PTA with their fundraising efforts.
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Fun Fact . . . Under Governor Rex Turner’s (1950) leadership, 16 new clubs were organized and a net membership gain of more than 500. In addition, 15 Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs were chartered.
DIVISION 42 (cont’d)
The Kiwanis Club of the South Coast provided the lunch for Angel Foster Care, an organization that finds forever homes for abandoned babies. The club served a BBQ lunch of chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and salad to the parents and Little Angels of the foster families. The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks held its 8th Annual BrewFest fundraiser. Each year the event grows and this year was no exception. The sponsorship dollars increased as well as attendees and exhibitors. Almost 700 people enjoyed the offerings of more than 55 beer, wine and food exhibitors. The Cool Breeze Century, Southern California’s Premier Coastal Bike Ride, is the Kiwanis Club of Ventura’s annual big fundraiser. The event was co-organized by the Kiwanis Club and the Channel Islands Bicycle Club. Many members and student leaders worked all day to make the event possible. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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DIVISION 44
National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. The event is generally held the first Tuesday in August. The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murrieta participated in the event. Boy Scout Troop 633 (sponsored by the Kiwanis Club) raised $310 at National Night Out and donated it to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy - Sacramento.
DIVISION 45
The Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada had an interclub lunch meeting in which nine members traveled 180 miles round trip for the interclub. The Sierra Nevada Club learned about the Kiwanis Club of Placerville’s High School Math Steeplechase Competition for club members and high school students. After the meeting, the Sierra Nevada members stopped to visit several El Dorado County Wineries.
DIVISION 47
Brad White-Findeisen received a Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Award for 2017-2018. During Brad’s year as Division 47 Lieutenant Governor a new club was formed, the LGBT+ Club of Southern California. The Division also met the Kiwanis Children’s Fund President’s Challenge of 10 percent more than the three previous years giving average. The goal was $2,418 and the division contributed $3,510.
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Kiwanis Children’s Fund Annual Club Gift Campaign
by Herman Platzke, District Chair, Kiwanis Children’s Fund
Children’s Fund shared information with an exhibit at the district convention, a full-page ad in the program, presented a seminar, and participated in the meal packaging service project. A presentation was made at the training conference for the 2019-2020 Lieutenant Governors on the Children’s Fund five major causes, encouraging their clubs to contribute to the annual club gift campaign and have an ambassador for the Children’s Fund the district chair can share information with. Kiwanis Children’s Fund information is shared on the Districts Team Facebook pages throughout the year as well.
President’s Challenge met three consecutive years, let’s make it four. Thanks to your club and individual donations our district has met the President’s Challenge for three
years! Benefits? We’ve received 15% district grants of almost $10,000 in 2017-18 and more than $10,000 for 2018-19 allowing for impactful service projects. The Heart of a Hero Team is striving to make it four! KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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Kiwanis Children’s Fund Annual Club Gift Campaign The 2019-2020 Lieutenant Governors and Trustees are encouraging clubs to donate $10 per member to the Annual Club Gift Campaign for the Children’s Fund by putting it in their budget. The benefits are recognition from the Children’s Fund President, the 15% district grant eligibility, and the impact made on the Children’s Fund five major causes: service leadership programs, club and district service projects, disaster relief, the Eliminate Project and Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
15% district grant of $10,723 for 2018-2019 In 2018-2019 a Key Leader program was supported with $4,000 and a service project was completed at the 99th Annual District Convention. Working with The Outreach Program, a nonprofit organization ending hunger and enriching lives, we packaged more than 20,000 meals together for food banks in Las Vegas. We had Circle K members from Las Vegas and Kiwanis members from many divisions with more than 75 volunteers participating. It was a great opportunity for the Kiwanis family at the district convention to do meaningful service at conventions, as requested on past surveys. Do you Love, Share and Live Kiwanis? #KIDSNEEDKIWANIS Do you have a chair/ambassador in your division representing the Kiwanis Children’s Fund? Have the chair/ambassador share information and educate the members at your division council meetings. Provide the chair/ambassador information to the district chair for a point of contact to encourage participation and share information with.
Let’s Meet the President’s Challenge! It takes a team effort to meet the challenge, presidents and lieutenant governors encouraging their clubs to make an Annual Club Gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund.
LET’S DO THIS!
Visit www.kiwanis.org/children’sfund for more information. Ignite Your Passion -- Kids need heroes! #KIDSNEEDKIWANIS KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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MEET EDWARD TRAN In his own words, our 2019 Loretta BarksdaleMcElwain scholarship recipient, Edward Tran, shares what it meant to receive such a prestigious scholarship . . . Dear Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, Thank you so much for awarding me the Loretta Barksdale-McElwain scholarship of $15,850. I greatly appreciate your generous financial support and the opportunity to pursue both my educational and extracurricular dreams. When I waited backstage that evening at DCON, I honestly was not expecting to receive the Loretta Barksdale-McElwain scholarship. In fact, I was given the impression that I would be receiving the Kenneth Forror scholarship from the email I received, which was already a huge honor. However, when they announced me as the recipient of the Loretta Barksdale-McElwain scholarship, my mind was completely blank and I was speechless. Although I was initially in disbelief, it eventually settled in and I was incredibly proud that all my hard work had paid off. This scholarship is definitely a huge milestone in my life and I can’t express how grateful I am for Kiwanis. Your investment in my higher education humbles me and motivates me to make the most of my opportunities. Receiving this scholarship has greatly reduced the financial burden on my family, giving me peace of mind, and allowing me to focus on my education without the stress of having a job to pay for college. With less student loans and debts, this scholarship will open up many opportunities for me to explore my various interests, allowing me to create a path for myself and adjust to college life. This will enable me to maximize my college experience, allowing me to take advantage of opportunities that I would otherwise give up due to financial barriers. Furthermore, your generosity will not only serve as an inspiration as I continue my studies, but also ensure my success in the future. Because of this scholarship, I am proud to say that I will be attending my dream school, Stanford University, in the fall.
At Stanford, I hope to use my knowledge to aid the underprivileged in developing countries. More specifically, I hope to serve as counselor for children battling against obesity, youth violence, and injuries while providing them with opportunities to obtain education. Beyond alleviating poverty in developing countries, I hope to eliminate the mental health stigma by providing accessible resources and support to communities lacking thereof. One day I strive to be able to give back to other students as the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation has to many others and me. Again, Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, thank you for everything! Serving in Spirit, Edward Tran
Our Service Leadership Programs At Work
Our amazing student leaders and Aktion Club members continue to do great service for their schools and communities -even when school is not in session!
K-KIDS As the new school year gets under way, so does the Dulles Elementary K-Kids. This year the club has two new teachers who are serving as the faculty advisors. Students are anxious to start meeting and planning for their projects and to help their fellow students.
KIWIN’S The Torrance High School KIWIN’S introduced their Board at a recent information meeting. Their Club President updated them on several upcoming events including a Walk to End Alzheimers, Batman Run at Los Angeles City Hall, bracelet making for Pediatric Trauma Program, Torrance High Homecoming set-up and cleaning up the Madrona Marsh. Beach clean-up seemed to be a popular activity for clubs over the summer. The Palisade High School KIWIN’S joined fellow Southern California KIWIN’S members at a beach project.
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Aktion Club The Aktion Club sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara helped sponsor the Concerts in the Park and collected donations from concert goers. On August 3rd, the Aktion Club helped hand out ice cream to the 3,000 children and parents who participated in the 89th Children’s Fiesta Parade. The Torrance Aktion Club held a take over meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Torrance in August. They updated the Kiwanians on their projects. A few of their volunteer projects include helping at the El Camino College Food Pantry, helping out at the college’s Warrior Clothing Closet, checking food expiration dates at the Torrance Volunteer Center, assisting with senior lunches and passing out calendars at a retirement center.
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Circle K The California State University, Long Beach Circle K served dinner and read to children at Lydia House. Children at Lydia House are getting familiar with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach’s monthly visit and look forward to the reading time. Books were given out and one little girl who reads at least two books each visit was given a book for her first day of Kindergarten.
KEY CLUB The West High Key Club had more than 75 students attend their first two meetings of the school year. They made their meeting fun for everyone by providing popular music playing in the background. The club plans to do beach and coastal clean-up, volunteer at the Los Angeles Printer Fair and the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. KIWANIS California-Nevada-Hawaii District -- Volume 4 -- 2018 - 2019
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KEY CLUB (cont’d) During the summer, the Division 30 North and South Key Club members didn’t skip a beat. They held a joint Division Council Meeting where many were in attendance. Key Club members also assisted in the Anaheim Bubble Run at Angel Stadium. Key Club members sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Claremont joined other Key Clubbers at a Division Council Meeting. It was held at Skate Express. The fundraising portion of the event raised $300 to support Pediatric Trauma Program.
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Board members from the Wilson High Key Club recently held a productive meeting. They made plans for a beach bonfire where Key Clubs from the Division were invited. They also discussed details for a clothing drive for the Philippines. Celebrating 100 Years • 909.989.1500 • www.cnhkiwanis.org
CNHPTP2019 Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) Week is coming up, and our Service Leadership Program (SLP) groups are getting ready to promote PTP! Help the SLP groups in your division by attending PTP Week events or supporting them in other ways! From chaperoning, fundraising, and driving students to events, the possibilities are endless! And be sure to promote these events on your social media pages using the hashtag above!
CHECK OUT THEIR EVENTS! CKI North (Crazy kompetition for infants) | October 12, 2019 Tahoe Park, 3501 59th St., Sacramento
CKI South (Crazy kompetition for infants) | October 19, 2019 Stanton Park, 11111 Cedar St., Stanton
Key club fall rally north | october 19, 2019 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo
Key club fall rally south | november 9, 2019 Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia
Kiwin's fall rally north | november 16, 2019 Lincoln Park, 245 S Powers Ave., Manteca
Kiwin's fall rally South | november 23, 2019 William Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr., Buena Park
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