Kids Need Kiwanis
Serving the Children of the World| Issue 2| November 2021
Just Call Us the Masked Heroes of Service
Inside: - Installation Potluck - Salmon BBQ - Christmas with CPAH - And much MORE!
A Message from the Club President By George Deibert The leaves are coming down and this summer is over. We have good memories of getting back to live lunch meetings, (with a new lunch menu :-), outdoor BBQ meetings, a year-end celebration party and installment, and a very successful salmon fundraiser for KDCCP. And with all that, we continued a steady beat of service to the Good Neighbor Center, with twice monthly spaghetti dinners, and to the “Packed with Pride” Food Supplement Program of Tigard-Tualatin School District, with our twice weekly grocery donation transport and processing. Our calendar going forward is not packed with additional events, but we are committed to these ongoing projects where we continue to enjoy the benefits of giving of ourselves to help others. I know we will be ready to serve and support when additional appropriate, safe opportunities arrive. Though, it behooves us to use this time to continue exploring ideas to fundraise and serve and to make those opportunities happen. And through everything we do, we need to be asking others to join in! Meanwhile, I look also forward to supporting other Kiwanis fundraising projects for KDCCP by buying and gifting nuts and beautiful glass ornaments. Thank you all for being part of Kiwanis!
Thank you, members, for your continued commitment to our ongoing projects like the Good Neighbor Center and Packed with Pride!
Table of Contents
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Message from the President Meetings Good Neighbor Center Packed with Pride Doernbecher Projects Installation Pot Luck Division News Key Club Club News Holiday Activities Celebrate Community Contact Us ‘Tis the Season
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Ten Reasons to Attend Club Meetings
10. It keeps you current with club activities and projects 9. It motivates you to be more involved 8. For the fellowship and friendships you can develop 7. The food and atmosphere are good 6. You have more opportunities to share your own ideas 5. You can better support the club’s needs 4. You are more likely to make a bigger difference 3. It’s a break from your normal routine 2. It’s great for social networking 1. It’s fun!
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Updated Donation Policy Generous donations from the community are a main avenue to directly uplift families at the shelter. They ask that any donations be seasonally appropriate and dignified; unsoiled, free of holes, stains, and freshly cleaned. They can accept NEW clothing, NEW bedding, NEW towels, food, hygiene, and cleaning supplies, every day of the year between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Our Typical Menu: ✓ Spaghetti ✓ Garlic Bread ✓ Corn or Beans ✓ Caesar Salad By Sue Cummins
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It feels good to actually see how our help benefits others. One nice woman told us that “spaghetti night” is one of their favorite meals. She talked about how her children enjoy the food we prepare; and she shared how much she appreciated what we do for the center and for the families who are temporarily living there. Dick Freer and Bob Bell are “experienced hands” with this project. The number of people we serve varies each time, but is generally between 20 and 30, with many of them being small children. Want to volunteer? It’s always the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 5 to 6 p.m. I guarantee that you’ll be glad if you do it! Raise your hand at our next meeting or contact Dick at richardfreer1531@gmail.com.
An Interview with Lynda Aicher, a PWP Food Center Volunteer 1. How many families are being served by the program? a. In September – Households: 1,600 People: 8,025 2. Are there any criteria for a family to be eligible? a. USDA eligibility income guidelines are used. The size of the household is the determining factor as it is compared to annual family income. A master list of qualified families is created; and a card system that involves a signed check-in is set up for every distribution. Items are for home consumption only; and they may never be sold, bartered or exchanged for services. 3. What items are typically packed in each box? a. 2 cereals, 2 vegetables, 1 fruit, 3 pasta sauces, 2 beans, 1 canned meat, 1 soup, 1 beef stew/chili packet or can, 2 tuna, 2 ramen, 2 rice, 2 pasta pkgs., 1 snack, 1 raisin and/or handful cranberries, 5 milks, 2 breads, 3 lb. frozen ground turkey or beef, 1 frozen pork or chicken, 1 pkg. frozen apples or blueberries, 2 macaroni & cheese trays, 1 lb. 1cheddar pasta orcheese, potato1salad, 1 hot dog, corn tortilla pkg.,1 butter, 1 block pound 1 head lettuce, 1 bag baby carrots, 2 dozen eggs, breads, sweets, and random items 4. What businesses donate to the cause? a. Tualatin Fred Meyer, Tigard WinCo, Tigard Albertsons, Tigard Grocery Outlet; and Starbucks 5. How many volunteers help each month? a. In September 84 people volunteered
Kiwanis Club of Tigard September Records
• 10 members worked on this project • Special thanks to our incredible “Friends of Kiwanis” helpers Ron, Steve, Larry, Jeff and Karen • 210 member hours were spent on Packed with Pride over the course of the month • We picked up, weighed, sorted, and re-packaged 7860 pounds of food
By Ken Barker The food provided by PWP helps supplement the staples of families in need. Currently Tigard Kiwanians, Bob, Anthony, Bill, Mike, Frank, Beth, George and I work together to ensure we have enough helpers to pick up food donations. Other Tigard Kiwanians Mary, Sheila and Sue help process the food to prepare it, so it can be distributed to the families. We have also recruited at least five others to become “Friends of Tigard Kiwanis” to help with the project. Their help has been so appreciated and invaluable! Four members of the Tualatin Kiwanis club assist with the project, along with three members of Tigard Rotary. I like seeing us all work together to help this important work be done!
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By Robert Bell The 2021 KDCCP Golf Tournament was held on October 1, 2021 at Camas Meadows Golf Course. The KDCCP Golf Tournament raises funds for the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program. That program provides funds for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The Fellows, (doctors) in the program, are trained to treat patients, do research and conduct clinical trials. The Fellows in the Program also go on to train other doctors regarding children’s cancer. Tigard Kiwanis Club members Frank Morehouse, John Brookens, Bill Pennell and Bob Bell played in the tournament. It was an interesting day. We started in cold, dense fog, which in a way was a blessing, because we couldn’t see just how bad our golf shots were. As the weather improved, so did our game. It was an interesting golf course; there were no signs directing us how to get from one hole to another. While on most golf courses, after you finish one hole, the start of the next hole is only a few yards away; at Camas Meadows, after finishing some holes, it took us 10 minutes to locate where the next hole began. While we weren’t the best golfers, we had a great time on the golf course with one another and with helping to raise thousands of dollars for KDCCP. Also during the day, we got to visit with other Kiwanians and non-Kiwanians who were there to support the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program.
Providing Hope to Children
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Inspiring Cause & Course
By Frank Morehouse We held our traditional Salmon BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Approximately forty guests attended the Salmon BBQ from several locations, and as far away as Yakama, Washington. Special Kiwanian guests included PNW Kiwanis District Past Governor Steve Emhoff, and Lt. Governor Susie Meyer. Also there was the President of Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program, Greg Christy. I am excited to announce that donations for KDCCP totaled $2,850! The other benefits of holding this event were the social value of visiting with friends, and the fact that we had a really good meal. A special thanks to all who assisted my wife, Beth, in the meal preparation, and to those who helped with set-up. Special thanks to “Flying Crane Functional Medicine”, (Mike McClain), who provided the funds to pay for the cost of the salmon; and who donated a very useful outdoor heater that kept our guests comfortable!
We made $2850 to donate to the KDCCP cause!
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By Sue Cummins The club Installation and Potluck was a delightful event! Everyone was so appreciative of the fact that George and Karen Deibert opened their home to us on that first Saturday of October. It was fun to see how they had set up the table arrangements, with their normal furniture moved aside, so that several smaller tables could be used to create one long one for the entire group to eat together. There was so much food, and it was ALL delicious! Susie Meyer and her husband attended; and LTG Susie assisted with the officer installation, which was “short and sweet”. It was so nice to see everyone in a social setting, and to get some time to talk with each other. I especially appreciated being able to talk to a few spouses, too. What a nice start to our new Kiwanis year!
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Greetings from Susie Meyer: With our lives continuing to be bombarded with COVID break-through variants, this seems particularly relevant… "The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now, as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory."
- Howard Zinn
Thank you, Susie, for your welcome presence at our Board meeting, Installation Potluck and Salmon BBQ!
Realignment as of October 1st: NW Oregon Division
Portland Greater Area Division
Mt. Hood Area Division
Hillsboro Lincoln City Mc Minnville Newburg Tillamook West Valley, Willamina Western Washington County
Cedar Hills Lake Oswego North Portland Slabtown SW Hills Tetrapolitan Tigard Tualatin
Moving out of Division 63
Moving from Division 70
Columbia Gorge (The) Damascus – Happy Valley Gladstone – Oak Grove Gresham Downtowners Montavilla, Portland Oregon City Rockwood, Gresham Ross Island Early Risers Sandy The Dalles Moving Out of Division 63
Remember, there are no boundaries in Kiwanis. This realignment just increases our opportunities for Interclubs & for meeting new Kiwanians.
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Division Newsletter Awards 3rd Division 63 Susie Meyer, LTG
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Outstanding Secretaries
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Ross Island Early Risers: Bob Munger
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Slabtown: Bob Munger
PNW Newsletter Award for Medium Club (36-70)
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Club Websites
T A W A R D S & M O R E
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1st Cedar Hills-Dale Devries
Special Award for 2020-2021 Created by Past Governor Melanie Bozak Perseverance Award to Susie Meyer, LTG
DCM Zoom Meeting Monday, November 15th @ 6:45 p.m. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83517647941?pwd=ZFMvaW12VGlTc TNTUURlR1Z3cEI4UT09
Meeting ID: 835 1764 7941 Passcode: 6363
International & District News The Kiwanis International Board of Trustees extended a declaration that emergency conditions exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration lasts until September 30, 2022. The Board believes the COVID-19 virus, or a mutation, will continue to impact operations of the organization.
A message from 2021-2022 Governor Greg Wegrich # Kids Need Kiwanis No more words are required. There is clarity to that statement. “Just 1 More” theme is the essence of what we need to focus on. Just one more new member, just one more service project, just one more Service Leadership Club. Just one more… if each of us focus on this, and select even just one of those objectives, we will improve our service to kids and keep the PNW Kiwanis on a path to growth.
The PNW Key Club District has announced a new project they are supporting… and it fits right in with what our Kiwanis club is doing!
The The Key Key Club Club District District Project Project Committee Committee is thrilled to announce their NEW District Project for the 2021-2022 service year: Help End Hunger. This initiative goes beyond being a project; it’s a movement. Hunger and food insecurity is a prevalent issue in our communities, and we hope to make an impact through this project. The District Project isn’t paired with one specific organization, allowing Key Clubbers to directly impact their own community in many ways.
Check out the PNW Key Club website for more information about this project 13 million children may be experiencing food insecurity Every $ donated to “Feeding America” provides 10 meals
www.pnwkeyclub.org/help-end-hunger/ www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/oregon
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LIVE
BREAKING NEWS By Mike McClain – (An overview of this past year’s club budgets) The club’s Operating Fund did not enjoy a good year in 2020-21. We entered the year with a $739.69 carryover, and because of Covid-19, we did not benefit from our usual happy dollars or raffle money that members typically donate at meetings. We hit a low of $308.57 in June, and since then have bounced back, somewhat. As of October 1st, we have twenty dues-paying members. We expect to have about $520 for club use after paying Kiwanis International dues. Right now, those funds are still in our account, but they won’t stay there for long. If we have a reasonable amount of happy dollars and raffle collections in the coming months, then we should have a good chance of keeping the operating account solidly in the black for this 2021-22 budget year. We had a good year serving our community with our Service Fund. The three largest gifts went to Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program, Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, and a Christmas project with the Community Partners for Affordable Housing, with a total in donations amounting to $4,800. On the whole, we gave away almost $1500 more than we took in through pledges and fundraising. But, we carried over $3724.10 from the previous year, so we could well afford doing this on a one-time basis. Thank you to all of our Service Fund pledgers, some of whom gave more than promised, which allowed us to be very generous. And, thank all the Santa helpers out there who gave $1800 for CPAH on very short notice. May our return to traditional fundraising also bear fruit in abundance!
--------------------------Congratulations Versie Meyer
At a recent club meeting, Versie was recognized by Kiwanis International for her generous contributions to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. We know that our club helps kids in our community, but children in all parts of the world can benefit from Kiwanis support. We are proud to say that one of our own members has helped feed nutritious food to hungry children; and her gifts have empowered teens to become better leaders. She has helped to spark the joy of reading in a child who now has his own collection of books, and so much more! Thank you, Versie, for amplifying our Kiwanis impact!
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Thank you, Bob Bell for organizing the purchase of club t-shirts. The plan is to wear them when we are out in service, so people will know who we are!
If you would like to purchase a shirt, let Bob know. If there is enough interest, he’ll place another order. Talk to him at a club meeting, or email him at: bellfam2012@gmail.com
Upcoming Calendar November 3 & 17
Club meeting at noon @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works
November 10
No meeting
November 16
Endowment Trust Admin. Committee meeting at 1 p.m. via Zoom
November 24
Club meeting at noon @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works
December 1 & 15
Club meeting at noon @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works
December 8
No meeting
December 13
DCM Social at 7 p.m. @ the Village Center
December 18
Club Christmas Party at 4 p.m. at home of Sue Cummins
December
Board meeting (TBD)
December
Gift Distribution with CPAH (TBD)
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20 Fun Kindness Ideas: 1. Compliment the first three people you talk to after reading this. 2. Send a positive text message to five different people right now. 3. Donate old towels or blankets to an animal shelter. 4. Surprise a neighbor with freshly baked cookies or treats! 5. Let someone who only has a few items go in front of you in line. 6. Try to make sure every person in a group conversation feels included. 7. Smile at five strangers. 8. Set an alarm on your phone to go off at three different times during the day. In those moments, do something kind for someone else. 9. Send a gratitude email to someone you think deserves more recognition. 10. Write a gratitude list in the morning and again in the evening. Thank people on the list.
11. store. 12. While you’re out, compliment a parent on how wellbehaved their child is. 13. Leave a kind server the biggest tip you can afford. 14. Write your partner a list of things you love about them. 15. Purchase extra dog or cat food and bring it to an animal shelter. 16. Take flowers or treats to the nurses’ station at your nearest hospital. 17. Send a ‘Thank you’ card or note to the officers at your local police or fire station. 18. Take muffins or cookies to your local librarians. 19. Leave a box of goodies in your mailbox for your mail carrier. 20. Email or write to a former teacher who made a difference in your life.
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It’s easy to get caught up in our everyday lives, and we often forget to take time to do some of the small things that can really make a difference to someone. This November, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving season, we might all consider making it a personal goal to find something on the list below that we would be comfortable doing!
11. Return shopping carts for people at the grocery store. 12. While you’re out, compliment a parent on how wellbehaved their child is. 13. Leave a kind server the biggest tip you can afford. 14. Write your partner a list of things you love about him/her. 15. Purchase extra dog or cat food and bring it to an animal shelter. 16. Take flowers or treats to the nurses’ station at your nearest hospital. 17. Send a ‘Thank you’ card or note to the officers at your local police or fire station. 18. Take muffins or cookies to your local librarians. 19. Leave a box of goodies in your mailbox for your mail carrier. 20. Email or write to a former teacher who made a difference in your life.
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Community Partners for Affordable Housing By Ken Barker Last year was our first time to do this special Christmas project with Community Partners for Affordable Housing. For that CPAH Christmas delivery, our club raised $1800, (from donations from club members). We helped buy pajamas for every child in the facility! Then, we worked with CPAH to put together fifty Christmas bags, filled with a number of items, besides the pajamas that we had purchased. In mid-December, a group of our members delivered those bags, door-to-door to three housing complexes in the CPAH facility. We met their staff at their offices, loaded up our cars and then drove to the set of buildings we were assigned. We delivered the Christmas bags to the apartments listed on the tags. We knocked on the doors before proceeding to the next apartment on our list. Sometimes, we would see the smiling children in the windows, but with Covid guidelines, we did not deliver the Christmas bags in person.
By Rachael Duke, Executive Director of CPAH When I was 24, I started doing community service work. I learned right away that if someone didn’t have a place to live, everything else was almost impossible. Housing is a platform – for health, for learning, for connectedness, for family. Somewhere out there are our next true leaders and guides – the next Maya Angelou, the next Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the next Martin Luther King, the next Albert Einstein. Maybe they are in CPAH housing? I want them them to have everything they need to succeed. So, what are our plans for THIS year? Most of them are “To Be Determined”. We are awaiting official requests for assistance from CPAH. We think that they will ask us to do something similar to what was done last year, (but without us having to raise money to buy items). “Stay tuned.” As soon as we know what’s going on, we’ll be sending out emails and talking about it at our club meetings.
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Gifts come and go each year. What really matters are the people who light up our lives all year long! Come celebrate our club fellowship.
Saturday, December 18th 4 p.m. At 5080 SW 153rd Ave, Beaverton Christmas ham provided by host Potluck for other dishes
(Spend no more than $15-$20)
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www.kiwanisdoernbecher.org
Breaking News! We can order directly from Versie Meyer! Orders will be taken at our club meetings. The nuts and candy will be delivered to Versie the first week of November. Make checks payable to Versie Meyer.
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Celebrate Community, a joint initiative of four major volunteer service organizations, will launch this year with a focus on local community service. The organizations – Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International – have cooperated during the past 18 months to share ideas on future collaborations. This first public effort encourages clubs to reach out to one another to work together on projects that improve and benefit local communities. “We have so many common goals and objectives,” said Peter Mancuso, 2021-22 Kiwanis International president. “The Celebrate Community initiative is one way to join together to work on a project that will have a measurable impact on communities around the world.” Clubs are encouraged to work together on projects such as health and wellness, food insecurity and hunger, education and literacy and environmental projects. Efforts could include community cleanups, food donations and distributions, walks or runs to raise money for specific causes and collecting books to help children build personal libraries. This initial effort is a springboard to the future — we envision an annual project in which all the clubs around the world collaborate and bring their youth clubs along, too. The joint project also allows community members who are serving in different clubs to learn more about each other, their organizations, and their combined efforts to help children and adults who are challenged by environmental or financial difficulties.
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To find out more about the Kiwanis organization you can check out the following websites or connect with the club officers: • Kiwanis Club of Tigard https://k05921.site.kiwanis.org/ (There is a “Contact Us” tab on this site which will allow you to connect with the Tigard club)
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President George Deibert
georgedeibert@gmail.com
Secretary Beth Morehouse
bethmore@comcast.net
Treasurer Mike McClain
mikel_mcc@msn.com
Past President Robert Bell
bellfam2012@gmail.com
• Pacific Northwest Kiwanis District https://www.kiwanispnw.org
• Kiwanis International https://www.kiwanis.org
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“At the end it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” ~Denzel Washington
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‘Tis the Season
