Meet 2019-2020 Governor Timothy Cunning

Who is Timothy Cunning? . . .

Your 2019-2020 Governor

California-Nevada-Hawaii District

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

sister Debbie, brother Jim, sister Kathleen (deceased), 2 teacup poodles (Simone and Sophie)

Would you share your educational background/any degrees?

I have a Master's Degree in Accounting

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

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,

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

What made you decide to run for Governor?

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.

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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?

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

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

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

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Any specific action to reach your goals?

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.

Why is “Ginger” your nickname?

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.

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?

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.

Photo Credit -- Chris Glaeser

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.

What program has the First Lady chosen for the year?

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 there a particular goal to reach?

Thank you. Yes it is. And what I love about it is, it is an action

100 Youth Service Awards would be great!

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A W o r d f r o m M a r i e C u n n i n g , 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 F i r s t L a d y

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

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 fora donation of $200 to the Foundation. Orderforms are available at cnhfoundation.org.

Raise funds for the Kiwanis Cal-Nev- Ha Foundation to contribute to their efforts in advancing the Kiwanis mission, through grants, scholarships, and training of our Service Leadership Programs members.

Thank you now and always for the work you do with and for the children.

Sincerely,

Marie Cunning