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Serving
the Children of the World |
the Online
newsletter of Capital District Kiwanis
International |
David
Maloney, Editor |
February
2007 |
Previous
Capital
eBuilders
Capital
District
Region/Division Alignment
Presidential Reg. Div. 5 , 19
Mason Dixon Reg.
Div. 9, 12, 14
DelMarVa Reg.
Div. 7, 11, 15
NoVa Reg.
Div. 10, 20
Hampton Roads Reg.
Div. 13, 16, 21, 23
Potomac Reg.
Div. 1, 17, 22
Heart
of Virginia Reg.
Div. 4, 18, 24
Southwest Virginia Reg. Div. 2, 3, 8
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This issue
at a glance:
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Governor
Bob’s Builders: K-Family Strength Through
Leadership Development and Education |
Gov.
Bob Cressy |
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Greetings! January is the month we begin our Capital District’s Mid-Winter
Conferences throughout the eight regions. The “Mid-Winter” period
marks the time where we refocus on our goals and objectives. Each of our
Clubs and Divisions set goals this past October at the start of
the Kiwanis year such as increasing service hours,
adding members, and improving
K-Family
interaction. Stretch goals and benchmarks are critical to having a successful
club year and in strengthening our K-Family relationships. Take time now
to see if you are on target to achieve your club’s goals.
What is “success” to
our clubs — yours and mine? I think most of us would agree first of
all that it is to provide more quality
services to our communities and to the club projects that we support.
It is time to find the most effective ways to “change the world
one child and one community at a time”. It’s time to provide
more opportunities for hands-on projects that will get both new as well
as well-seasoned members involved. Projects should get us fired up, inspired,
and energized
to do even more. We must add quality new members not just to do what
we do now but to add hands to do what else needs to be done.
The Mid-Winter
Conferences are a terrific club “builder’s
tool” to fine tune our skills. Offered are the “hand tools” we
need to Build a Better World Through Service. The main general focus
points of the Mid-Winter Conferences are:
- Kiwanis
Leadership Training and Member Education
- Membership
Growth, Retention and Re-Membership
- New Club
Building Techniques & Opportunities
- Effective
Use of Communication & Marketing
Tools
- Strengthening
our K-Family Relationships, and
- Building
Financially Stronger Clubs
This January
we conducted the first two Mid-Winter Conferences: Hampton Roads Region
on January 13th and DelMarVa Region on January 27th. As
you know, the Capital District is the second District in KI to re-organize
under the Regional Concept. The
primary reason was and is to bring better quality training and development
opportunities
TO more Kiwanians: closer to your homes, for less cost
to you, and with a concentrated one-day conference. This was very successful
last year in our first year of implementation with over 950 attendees
at the eight conferences – far more than the single big-tent
District-wide Mid-Winter Conferences of the past.
Hampton Roads Mid-Winter Shines with 220+ Attendees!
“The
Second Annual Hampton Roads Regional Kiwanis Family Mid-Winter Conference”,
as it was billed, began with an enthusiastic “Good
Morning” by the huge crowd of attendees. The one-day session on
January 13th was called to order by Division 16 LG Donald ‘Doc’ Thrush
with a Welcome address by Old Dominion University CKI President Deshay
Edwards. Heading the day’s team were the four Kiwanis LGs including
Doc, Division 13 LG Phyllis Henry, Division 21 LG Fred Woodall and Division
23 LG Brian Wilson.
CKI was
much in evidence with their new Navy-and-white CKI-ODU shirts and
their presence everywhere.
LG Brian introduced K-Family members including
CKI LG Lana Borgie, Tidewater-64 Division with her CKI presentation,
Key Club Governor Peter Simasek with “Key Club 101”, Builder’s
Club District Administrator Dru Bowman, K-Kids District Administrator
Judy Murray and Aktion Club representative Eileen Weber, Kiwanis Club
of Pembroke.
The
schedule included additional session topics on Community Service, Club
Growth,
New Member
Orientation, Marketing Kiwanis, Club Support
- Digital Tool Box, Club operations & administration, Club Leadership
Education, the ‘View From The District’ and many other educational
and helpful topics. Special
Exhibit: Hampton Roads Region raised $300,000 for a Pediatric
ICU ambulance which was on display at Mid-Winter Conference (right).
Over 1,200 emergency
runs annually are anticipated by this vehicle, which tops out at over
$450,000
with equipment. Also on display was the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster
Services trailer donated by Division 21. See the photos. With a goal,
a plan and a lot of fun-raisers, “One Can Make A Difference”.
DelMarVA Region Mid-Winter Attracts 58 Key Club Members!
Seaford
Delaware was the site of the DelMarVa Mid-Winter Conference on January
27th with the theme “Growing Kiwanis Through Education and Communications”.
Division 11 LG Rose Poole, Division 15 LG Barbara Hickman and District
Trustee PLG Walt Rudy lead the team of 132 total attendees on a sunny,
crisp winter Saturday.
Key Club
Lieutenant Governors Sarah Smith and Tiffany Wen led their teams of
58 members
in a service project and they participated in general
sessions through out the day. Bill Hand, SLP Assistant Administrator,
Capital District Kiwanis Key Clubs, conducted a “Sponsored Youth
Advisors” class
on Faculty and Club Advisor’s responsibilities.
Club
President-Elect Kiwanis Leadership Development training (Session 3)
for 2007-2008 officers
was conducted by PG Dick Feeser (right), a Kiwanis
Certified Trainer. Other forums included Terrific Kids, Education and
Motivation For Club Leaders, Innovative Service Projects, and New Member
Recruitment and Orientation as well as the Governor’s address on
the State of the District. (We’re HEALTHY, and have our Challenges
and Opportunities.)
This was
another great Mid-Winter! Thanks to all who made it possible, including
all
attendees. By the way, ‘why’ do I list the
attendance (a total of over 350 in two Mid-Winter Conferences)?
Simply to show that for the second year, a record number of people are
excited
about
learning
more about the Kiwanis family. Six of the eight Mid-Winter Conferences
are on a college/university campus with our SLPs participating and helping
to
serve you. The six
additional Mid-Winter Conferences look equally as exciting and educational
as the first two.
See more
Mid-Winter Conference photos elsewhere
in this issue of the eBuilder. THIS is
the kind of training and education brought to YOU at your Mid-Winters!
If yours is coming up, make sure you register now for the one in your
Region.
Don’t miss it! Check out the Capital District Website for
dates and program schedules for your Regional Mid-Winter Conference! Be
there! Martin
Luther King’s
Birthday Celebrated Around The District
Many celebrations
of the life and times of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King were held
throughout the Capital District. I attended the Prayer
Breakfast Service hosted by the Far East Kiwanis Club and PLG Bernice
Oden at St. Luke’s Catholic Church hall in Washington on his birthday,
Jan. 15th.
The featured
speaker was Division 20 LG Charles “Tony” Gee,
who is also the District Diversity Chairman. He spoke eloquently on Dr.
King and his leadership – well done. I have to say, however, the
children stole the show. There were about twelve three to five year olds
who sang several songs under the direction of PLG Doris Montgomery (left).
They were just a cute as they could be. They couldn’t carry much
of a tune, but they had the lyrics down pat. They were wonderful!
Kiwanis Aktion Club of Dover, DE, Chartered January 16th
The Kiwanis
Aktion Club of Dover is the first Aktion Club chartered in Delaware.
Aktion
Club District Chairman Ford Hamilton spearheaded
the club formation, an effort which was begun under Immediate PG Yvonne
Holley’s tenure by Ford and Yvonne. Congratulations to you both!
It is truly
heartwarming to induct twenty-one new members who are so anxious to
be a closer part of their communities and to provide service
along side their sponsoring club, the Kiwanis Club of Dover, led by President
Charles Marks. Amanda Middleton (right) is the new Aktion
Club president. Past Dover Kiwanis Club president, Dr. Stanley Irzinski,
is the Aktion
club
advisor. Welcome to the Kiwanis Family!
Remember: Kiwanis International and Capital District Conventions
INTERNATIONAL:
You have heard the “Call To the Conventions”!
Remember the 92nd Annual Kiwanis International Convention is in San Antonio,
TX, July 3rd to July 7th. I’ve spent a lot of time in San Antonio,
al beit many years ago. It’s great FUN! Remember the Alamo! NO,
I wasn’t there!
Remember
also EACH club is entitled to two voting delegates at the International
Convention. Hopefully each year
your club puts some money in the budget to help defray
delegate’s costs. Most often the delegates are the current president
and the president-elect. Current LGs should also attend.
A special
treat will be the first Capital District Dinner in
recent memory on July 4th.
Our convention hotel is the Hyatt Regency on the
downtown’s famed River Walk. Our Texas barbeque restaurant,
the County Line, is also on the River Walk! Independence Day fireworks
will follow! How’s
THAT! Make a mini vacation out of your trip. Our District quota is 360
people – reasonable. See the KI
Web site for more information
and the reservation forms. Ya’ll come, 'ya hear!
CAPITAL DISTRICT CONVENTION: The 89th Capital District Convention will
be August 16-19th, 2007, at the new Hilton Executive and Business Center
Hotel in Rockville, MD. Clubs have a responsibility to have three voting
delegates at this convention. Along with the club and division training
and entertainment, we will be electing one of three (as of now) candidates
to represent the Capital District for the position of Kiwanis International
Trustee. We also will have our annual election for Governor-Elect. Please
elect and instruct your delegates to this important convention so the
entire District is well represented.
So, keep
A.S.K.’ing. Always Sell Kiwanis! See YOU at the Mid-Winter’s.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg) |
Candidates
for Office |
Ellis
Stroup, Cap. Dist. Sec./Treas. |
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International Trustee Candidates
Three Capital District Kiwanians have filed as candidates for the office
of International Trustee for the 2007-2008 administrative year. They
are listed as follows in the date order of their filing with the District
Secretary-Treasurer:
- Past Governor Richard G. Feeser Greater Ocean Pines, Maryland
- Past Governor Charles P. Adams Chesterfield, Virginia
- Past Governor Jerome E. Peuler, Jr. Waldorf, Maryland
Candidates for this office will stand for election at the 2007 Capital
District Convention to be held in Rockville, Maryland in August.
Capital District Governor-Elect Candidates
The Kiwanis club of St. Mary’s County, supported by all of the
clubs in Division Twenty Two, presents Past Lieutenant Governor Thomas
Ganse as a candidate for the office of Governor-elect of the Capital
District for the 2007-2008 Administrative year.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Meet
the Candidate |
Tom Ganse |
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To
the right is me with my granddaughter, Isabella Rose (Bella). I wish
she lived closer so I could spoil her more.
As I begin this journey for Capital District Governor-elect
it occurred to me that perhaps my fellow Kiwanians across the District
might appreciate learning a
little more about me and what I stand for. I hope to satisfy that
desire by meeting as many of you as possible in the months between
now and the August Capital District Convention,
and by offering brief articles in the eBuilder each month. Of course,
you can always visit www.vote4tg.com to review my biography, accomplishments
or campaign themes. I’ll post these monthly ramblings there as
well.
I am a “second generation” Charter Kiwanian, following in
my octogenarian father’s footsteps. Never have I known another
man so dedicated to servant leadership. He gave me a model to emulate,
and I can only hope to do it justice.
My father and mother, now married for over 65 years,
continue to live in my native Hershey, PA, where Dad remains a member
of the Kiwanis Club
of Hershey-Hummelstown, which he helped charter over 35 years ago.
I sure am glad he did that, as it also launched my personal Kiwanis
career.
As a rambunctious schoolboy, I always enjoyed participating in Kiwanis
activities alongside my father. Mom was very supportive of my involvement,
too (“You need to get out of the house. Why don’t you go
help your father at the chicken barbecue? Now go on!”).
Dad’s
club was too new to sponsor a Key Club at my High School while I
was going through there, but I was fortunate enough to find a
very active Circle K club when I headed off to Penn State. They were
also very engaged with their sponsoring Kiwanis club, and that connection
left a lasting impression on me. That experience showed me what “The
Kiwanis Family” was, and how important it is to keep those
family bonds strong. There is no doubt that is why I am so committed
to connecting
with our Service Leadership Programs and encouraging those alumni
to achieve great things when they become Kiwanians.
There’s
a lot more to my Kiwanis biography, but you can read that on the
web. For now, I’ll wrap up by telling you about my “Terrific
Kids” – five of ‘em. My oldest daughter, Molly,
is a full time student at the College of Southern Maryland. My
oldest son,
Christopher, is in 10th grade and very active in Air Force Junior
ROTC. He’s already checking out colleges and is anxious to
begin a high-tech career. Next comes Jeremy, an 8th-grader whose
goal is a little closer:
get out of Middle School and into 9th Grade! Then comes Chelsea
in 6th Grade and Kaitlin is bringing up the rear in 5th Grade.
With
any luck,
I might get some of them to stand still long enough to bring them
with me to some Kiwanis functions where I can introduce them in
person. But
then again, I know their father and getting them to stand still
is a lot easier to say than to accomplish.
That’s enough
for now. I look forward to meeting many of you soon. Until then,
remember – Today is a great day to be a Kiwanian in
the Capital District! I’ll tell you why in the coming months.
- TG ![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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The
January/February 2007 issue of The Inciter is now ready to view at: http://www.kiwanis.org/pr/inciter/.
Read about:
- The
One Can Make a Difference Brand Campaign Overview
- Getting
PR Visibility in More Unusual Ways
- New!
Women's and Men's White Oxford Shirt
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Teenager
of the Year Information |
Roger
Diehl |
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Once
again it's Teenager of the Year time! All the information has been
sent to all Lt. Governors. Now it is
the responsibility of those Lt. Govs. to get this in the hands of
all the Presidents in their division. If anyone has not gotten this
information
from them they can click here:
Questions?
Email me at rogerdiehl@comcast.net!![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
International Convention, San Antonio, TX July 3-7, 2007 |
David
Williams |
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Kiwanis
International Conventions aren’t all business. In fact, they
are a rich mix of business, entertainment, inspiration, education,
and fellowship. The 2007 convention in San Antonio, Texas, July 3-7,
will feature a wide variety of entertainment and inspiration. The opening
session on Tuesday, July 3, for example, will feature a performance
by The Second City, America’s premier improvisational comedy
troupe.
The Second
City (named after the group’s hometown, Chicago) has produced
many star alumni, including Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, John
Belushi, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carrell. Be prepared for an original,
daring, and hilarious mix of satire and cutting-edge improvisation.
One
of Texas’ brightest country singing stars is set to shine during
a “Live on Stage” concert on Thursday, July 5. Clint Black
(left) will headline the entertainment, bringing his famous black hat
and Texas-roots country music talents up close and live during this
exclusive concert for Kiwanians and their guests. Tickets can be purchased
through the convention registration form and on site during the convention.
For adults, tickets are US$25 with advance purchase or $35 on site.
Tickets for youth, ages 12 and younger, are $15.
Fiesta Noche
del Rio is a musical extravaganza that captures the finest in song
and dance from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Texas. Set outdoors in
the beautiful Arneson River Theater, this celebration of the city's
Latin heritage offers a delightful way to spend a summer evening. Fiesta
Noche del Rio has raised $2.5 million for children's charities. Two
Kiwanis performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Tickets are $10 per person, and seating is limited to 525 at each performance.
Inspirational
speakers will include LaDonna Gatlin and Randy Snow. Each will headline
a workshop or forum during the convention.
LaDonna
(right) is sister to the famous Gatlin Brothers. She is an accomplished
speaker who motivates her audiences to “find our own voice” and “sing
our own song.” She grew up performing with her brothers but took
a detour on the road to stardom – she married. At that moment,
she realized success for her could be measured in a different way.
She chose to follow her heart and “sing a different song” apart
from her brothers. LaDonna combines her message with her vocal talents
to entertain even as she educates, motivates, and drives home her point.
Randy
Snow (left) lost the use of his legs as a teenager. Since then, he
has become a business owner and nationally recognized sales associate,
a Fortune 500 speaker, and one of the most successful wheelchair athletes
in history. Drawing
from his personal business successes, medal winning Paralympics competitions,
and the lessons learned while accepting a spinal cord injury, Randy
inspires audiences to embrace change, work together, and achieve extraordinary
results.
Go to www.kiwanis.org/convention/ for
a convention registration form and more information on entertainment,
workshops, and other events planned for the 2007 Kiwanis International
Convention.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg) |
89th
Capital District Convention: Aug 17 - 19, 2007 |
Gary
Boswell |
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Be
sure to mark your calendar for the convention which will be held the
17th through the 19th of August 2007. The theme for the convention is “Building
a better tomorrow through service”. The convention will be held
in Rockville, Maryland at the Doubletree which is under renovation and
will be opening under the Hilton name. As was started last year, there
will be a website and registration by using the web. More information
including the education that will be offered and the meals and entertainment
will follow in the new year.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg) |
Capital In The Spotlight: 47th Annual CDCKI
Convention |
Jeffrey Wolff, District Administrator |
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Book
your calendars now for February
16-18, 2007 and the
47th Annual Capital District Circle K Convention in Charlottesville,
Virginia for "That's a Wrap:
Capital in the Spotlight". This year's Circle K District Convention
really has some fantastic highlights for EVERYONE in the Kiwanis-Family
to enjoy.
The Friday night Opening Session will feature the comedy
hypnosis of Dr. Larry Volz.
The Saturday night Presidents' Banquet will not disappoint with red carpet
attractions such as a return of the CKI Talent Show and Oratorical Competitions.
Plus, as an added treat and to further promote the 2006-07 Circle K District
Project of Literacy, we have secured Vice President
of Reading Is Fundamental, Dr. Gabrielle Miller as the Celebrity Keynote
Speaker for the evening.
There is NO registration fee for Kiwanians, merely pay for the meal
session you wish to attend. The Kiwanis-Family Breakfast on Saturday
morning is $15.00 and the Presidents' Banquet on Saturday night is $30.00. Charlottesville is the place to be and be seen the weekend of February
16-18, 2007 and I hope to see many members of the Kiwanis-Family in attendance
with us.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Six
Regional Mid-Winter Conferences Remaining |
Dave
Maloney |
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Two have
been completed, but six Mid-Winter Conferences for Capital District
Regions remain scheduled:
- February
17, 2007 Presidential Regional Midwinter Conference, Location TBA
- March
3, 2007 Heart of Virginia Regional Midwinter Conference, Location
TBA
- March
10, 2007 Potomac Regional Midwinter Conference, Nyumburu Cultural
Center, Univ. of MD, College Park, MD (Jackie Lowe)
- March
24, 2007 NoVa Regional Midwinter Conference, Marymount University,
Arlington, VA (Tony Gee)
- March
24, 2007 Mason Dixon Regional Midwinter Conference, Howard County
Community College (Bill Hand)
- March
30-31, 2007 Southwest Virginia Regional Midwinter Conference, Location
TBA
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Has
your club reserved the date of Saturday, April 7, 2007? That’s
the date chosen for the first Kiwanis One Day, a major new Kiwanis service
initiative.
On Kiwanis One Day, every Kiwanis club is urged to
join with the rest of the Kiwanis family -- K-Kids, Builders, Key
Club, Circle K, and Aktion Club -- for a day of united service.
Kiwanis One Day will provide an opportunity to showcase the Kiwanis
family and our commitment to service in each community.
All the support materials for Kiwanis One Day are
now available via the Kiwanis International web site: the step
by step plan for forming a committee and selecting a project, as
well as promotional posters and a news media template release.
Everything is available in English, French, Spanish,
and five other languages. For complete details, go to www.kiwanis.org/service/oneday.asp.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
of Ocean Pines/OC: Mr. & Mrs. Claus Donate Holiday
Earnings |
D. J. Landis |
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![](prione.jpg) It
was a busy Christmas for Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean
City president, Al Kastner, and his wife, Carol. They were
Mr. & Mrs. Claus again this year. In addition to visiting the children
at the annual Ocean Pines Department of Parks & Recreation Breakfast
with Santa, they also made two appearances, one at Community Church,
Ocean Pines, and the second at Mariner Bethel Church in Ocean View, DE,
for which Andrea Barnes of the MidAtlantic Symphony presented them with
a check for $200.
The Clauses also hosted the children at the annual Christmas Party for
The Carousel employees, for which Michael James presented Kiwanis with
a check for $250. The Clauses, in turn, donated both checks to Priority
One. Dick Jacobs, the Kiwanis Club chairman for Young Children, Priority
One accepted the checks at the weekly club meetings. ![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
of Ocean Pines/OC: AGH Chaplain speaks to Kiwanis
about Advance Medical Directives |
D.
J. Landis |
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The
first meeting of 2007 guest speaker was Gail Mansell, Chaplain and
the head of Pastoral Care Services at Atlantic General Hospital
in nearby Berlin, Maryland. Gail explained the need for everyone to have
Advance Medical Directives and Living Wills in order to assure they receive
the care that they wish to have when hospitalized. She also advised that
she is available to anyone in the community to provide information and
even assist in the preparation of of some of the paperwork.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Northern Neck Kiwanis Wraps Gifts |
Bill Burton |
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![](PC200003.jpg) The
Kiwanis Club of Northern Neck club wrapped presents for six different
families this past Christmas season. These
were families with several members in each.
On Christmas eve two club members members
took the
gifts to the families. A particularly poignant comment was made by the
two members who noted that in one home there was absolutely nothing under
the little tree that the family had set up until they came with the gifts
that our club had
provided.
In addition to the six families, money was provided for several families
at a local grocery store for food purchases. In total, a sum of just
under $2,000.00 was given to the community in this effort at Christmas
time.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
Club of Hagerstown Provides Happy Christmas for Children! |
Harry Barger |
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On
December 14th, the Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown provided their annual
Christmas Party for sixty children selected from ten Washington
County area elementary schools. The party, which took place at the Otterbein
United Methodist Church, provided a setting for Santa and all his gifts
for the children, consisting
of toys, shoes, clothing and other essentials.The children enjoyed a
dinner of pizza, soft drinks and munchies as Kiwanis members joined them
at the tables and spent a joyous evening
watching their eyes light up with excitement and pleasure. Gifts were
provided by Christmas Angels including M.S. Johnston & Co,
Mr.
Maurice Johnston, Ms.
Shelby Penn-Ross, coordinator for the party, Ms. Christy Dowdell, Mr.
Bob Jeffers, Manpower, Inc., Lyles Development Co., Mr. Pat Lushbaugh,
Back Door Antiques, the Susquehanna Bank, Tom and Sandy Dowdell, Target,
Mr. Ray Patterson and KB Toys. Many of the Kiwanis members provided transportation
and chaperone responsibilities for the children as the evening was a
shear delight. Shown in the above photo is Kiwanian Pat Lushbaugh.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Tuckahoe
Club Holds Peanuts Fund Raiser |
Paul Miller |
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The
Tuckahoe Club sells HUBs Virginia peanuts every Holiday season. This
year our sales netted roughly $14,000
in profits, all of which will go to charities in the Richmond area. The
attached picture shows some of our guys who helped unload one of several
shipments to our "Nut House." Those on the front row, left
to right, are: George King, Luke Kiger and Richard Belcher. The back
row, left to right, are: Jim Lambert, Bruce Hazelgrove, Earl Siddons
(club president), Ray Clemen, Frank Finley and Paul Royer. ![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Builders
Club at Daniel Morgan "Grinchey Teacher" Contest |
Bill Jeunette |
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The
Builders Club at Daniel Morgan had another successful "Grinchey
Teacher" contest prior to
the Christmas break. This popular event is used each year as a fund raiser
for one of the clubs community service projects. A number of teachers
agree to participate in the contest, huge jars are placed in the lunch
room and students and faculty drop change into the jar that represents
their choice as to who will be the Grinchey Teacher at the end of the
contest. This means that the "winning" teacher must wear the
Grinch Hat and carry the Grinch doll during the last day of school. This
year each grade (5-6-7-8-) had three teachers volunteer and a winner
was selected from each grade and the teacher that collected the most
money was the overall Grinch. Picture are the grade winners and the "Grinchey
Teacher for 2006. The teachers are L to R. Mrs. Mercer 8th, Mrs. Wright 6th , Mrs. Spiker
(the Grinch) and Mrs. Farley 5th.
All funds were then donated to the local SPCA.
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Kiwanis
Clubs Support USO: Just Say Thank You to our Military |
submitted by Vivian Tanzer/Kruger |
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My
Husband and I are heading for the USO room at Newport New/Williamsburg
International Airport. It’s
our evening to volunteer there. We are members of the Tabb Kiwanis Club
and along with 4 other Kiwanis Clubs in our community we have joined
together to volunteer for 3 hours an evening 3 times a week. Each club
has their own week that they are responsible for assisting our troops.
These include the Tabb Kiwanis, Williamsburg Kiwanis, Poquoson Kiwanis,
York Kiwanis and Denbigh Kiwanis Clubs.
Libby Kendrick,
director of the USO, greets us and fills us in on what has happened
for the
day. It’s been a good day and we hope we will
be busy tonight. The USO is set back in the corner of the Airport with
a cupboard and refrigerator filled to the brim with food and drinks.
You never know who might need something to eat or a cup of freshly brewed
coffee.
Our first
Military Person just came in. He is on his way to his next duty station.
He
needs to use the computer to let his wife and family
know he has arrived safely and will be waiting with us until his next
connection. He’s heading to Iraq. The USO has been busy tonight
with several other Military men/women heading back and forth to catch
a flight or a ride to one of our many bases in the Hampton Roads area.
This is one way for the Kiwanis Clubs to say THANK YOU to all of our
Military Men and Women who are serving. (Shown in photo Judy Hark, John
Murphy, Smokey Allen, Jack Kruger and seated Libby Kendrick, Director
of the USO of Hampton Roads).
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Kiwanis
Club of Montgomery Village Flea Marked to Battle Autism |
Liz Jackson |
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The
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Village would like to invite you
to join us for a District wide "Flea Market" to be held Saturday,
June 2,2007
on the Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)
parking lot in Montgomery Village...times to be determined. Ayda
Sanver has agreed to be Chair with the help of Don Gold.
Besides the tables of things to sell, there will be a stand to sell hot dogs
and lemonade, a CSAAC Job Fair, and a tentative promise for musical
entertainment. We plan to do a great deal of advertising and what a better
way to get our Kiwanis name out there!
We will provide the tables at no cost to you, the money you earn will
be a percentage to your club and the rest donated to the American Cancer Society
Relay For Life and CSAAC. If you
decide to join us and I don't know why you wouldn't...we would like
a member of your club to be on the committee to help organize and help
with the planning. Is there a better way to get the "stuff" out of
your home,
sell it and give the money to a worthwhile charity?
Please let Ayda know of your interest. She can be reached at asanver@csaac.org.
For those who don't know, CSAAC is a foundation that enhances the lives of individuals
with autism, both children and adults.
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Kiwanis
Club of Hampton Supports Fund |
Al Newton |
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The
Kiwanis Club of Hampton presented a check of $500.00 to the Daily Press
Holiday Fund. The Daily Press Fund provides food and clothing for the
needy, safety and shelter for the abused , and toys for the underprivileged.
( Pictured left to right are: Community Service Committee Chairman
Craig
Wilson, President Elect Viv DeLoach presents check to Daily Press Advertising
Account Representative Sharon Kelly and Secretary Al Newton.)
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Division 23 and the Nicaraguan Orphan
Fund |
Stephanie Passman |
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Stephanie
Passman, Past LtG of Division 23 Key Club, spoke at the Kiwanis Clubs
of Grafton, Tabb, and
York about her experiences as part of the K-Family and how they led her
to join the Nicaraguan Orphan Fund at the University of Virginia. Founded
just a few years ago, the group takes trips to orphanages in Nicaragua
to spend time with the children and spread love. Simultaneously, the
college students learn about compassion and what it means to be a citizen
of the world. Their fundraising efforts support educational, nutritional,
and relational needs of the children, so that the future of the country
might be great. A copy of the presentation and more information may be
found at http://www.kiwanis-tabb.org/News/news.html.
(Pictured are Kiwanis of Tabb President Wayne Francis, Stephanie Passman,
and speaker host
Bob Kerlinger.)![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Wilmington Kiwanis Club Name 2006 Fireman
and Policeman of the Year |
Roy Sullivan
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In ceremonies held at the Hotel
DuPont the Wilmington Kiwanis Club honored two Public Safety employees
from both the Wilmington Fire Department and the Wilmington
Police Department.
The two
employees, Senior Firefighter John E. Cawthray (3rd Qtr) and Patrolman
Robert
F. Fox (2nd Qtr), were past recipients of the Wilmington
Kiwanis Quarterly awards and were honored this time as their respective
department’s
2006 Police Officer/Firefighter of the Year. Shown in
the above photo is Officer Robert Fox (left) (read his bio) with Firefighter
Cawthray (read his bio).![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Mayor
(and Kiwanian) Honored on 90th Birthday |
Roy
Sullivan |
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William
(Bill) McLaughlin (right), former Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, and
a longtime member of the Wilmington
Kiwanis Club, was honored January 19, 2007 at a special celebration of
his 90th birthday. About 500 people gathered at the party which also
benefited
the William T. and Mary A. McLaughlin Fund which serves disadvantaged
youth in Wilmington and New Castle County. Speakers included U.S. Senator
Joe Biden, U.S. Representative Mike Castle and present Wilmington Mayor,
James Baker who is also a member of the Wilmington club. McLaughlin served
as mayor from 1976 to 1985 and is also known for his outstanding record
of volunteerism and philanthropy.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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District Newsletter Contest Winners
Announced! |
Vivian Tanzer |
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Congratulations
to all the clubs that entered their newsletters in this years contest.
Click here for a list of the winners.
The Judges
had a difficult time making their final decisions choosing the "Best
of the Best" Newsletters from the Capital District. Kiwanis International
distributed the awards to each District and winning clubs will be able
to pick up their award at their respective Regional Mid-Winter Conferences.
This year Kiwanis International gave a first place and honorable mention.
Let's start thinking about the coming year and making sure our Newsletters
and Web sites get entered into the judging for the contests. The Capital
District has always produced the "Best of the Best" in everything
we do!
The TAG Team is looking forward to seeing all of you at the August
Convention in Rockville. There will be an exhibit table showing how
PR/Marketing/Newsletters/Web
Sites all work together to make a good club and tool for recruiting
new members. On To Rockville!![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg) |
Club
Anniversaries Recognized |
John Fox, District Historian |
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On January
24, 2007 the Kiwanis Club of Radford recognized its 84 years in the
Kiwanis family. In doing
so, the club also recognized several members reaching Legion of Honor
milestones:
- Robert L.
Nicholosn III - 25 years
- John
W. Fox - 25 years
- C. Barry
Anderson - 30 years
- James
H. Hurt Jr - 30 years
- William
G. Wall II - 45 years
- Daniel
I. DeVilbiss - 60 years
We were
pleased to have our LG Jim VanHoozier in attendance with an
interclub from his Christiansburg
club. Other District clubs reaching 84 years in 2007 are Ashland (Feb 2),
Fredericksburg (Feb 3), Coeburn (Mar 12), Seaford (May 21), Allegany
Highlands (formally Covington, Sept 4). Before they left the Capital
District in 1937 for the KY-TN District, Big Stone Gap also turned 84,
Jan. 24.
District
Clubs reaching 85 in 2007 include
Petersburg (Feb 16), Charlottesville (Apr 3), Harrisonburg
(May 10), Frederick (May 23), Staunton (Jun 22),
Winchester (Jun 23), West Point
(Sept 26), and Marion (Dec 26). Here is a little tidbit, the only District club that is older than the
Capital District is Washington. The Kiwanis Club of Washington will be
90 years this August 11.
Source is http://www.capdistkiwanis.org/history/lists/keys.html.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
Club of the Peninsula at Oyster Point Member off to Tanzania |
Suzi Edwards |
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The
Kiwanis Club of the Peninsula at Oyster Point supports two of its members
who are participating in
Project Mwangaza in Tanzania. This organization sends "outreach
safaris" to isolated, rural villages where they locate and assess
disabled children and work with village leaders to provide medical services
and rehabilitation for these children. Club members Dorothy Knox (on
the left in the photograph) and Jim McDevitt (on the right) will visit
the clinics in February and assist with fundraising. Presenting a check
for $500 to Project Mwangaza from the Kiwanis Club of the Peninsula at
Oyster Point is Phil Keator (center) Service Fund Chairman.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Colonial
Forge Key Club Collects
Winter Clothing |
Karen White |
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The
Colonial Forge Key Club is collecting warm used coats, sweaters, and
sweatshirts for the Fredericksburg
Homeless Shelter which is run
by the Salvation Army. This is the third year that students and
community
members
have shared their resources with the less fortunate by bringing warm clothing
to the shelter. Last year, the club collected over 200 items
for the shelter. This year, in their first drop before Christmas, the
club sent
80 coats to the shelter. The second shipment will occur after February
2, 2007
and should provide over 100 more coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts.
Anyone wishing to help with this project is urged to contact Mrs. White
at
Colonial
Forge High School, in Stafford, Va (540-658-6115) or Capt Michael Harris
from the Salvation
Army (540-373-3431).![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Hampton Roads Region Second Annual Kiwanis
Family Midwinter Conference |
Vivian Tanzer |
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![](famil1.jpg) Over
200 people, representing every Kiwanis Club and several Circle K and
Key Clubs in the Hampton Roads
Region, recently gathered at Old Dominion University's Webb Center for
our second annual Midwinter Kiwanis Family Conference. The Conference
was
sponsored
by the Circle K Club at Old Dominion. Circle Kers participated in work
shops, help with logistics, assisted in parking, and provided directions
to the attendees. (Rumor has it they could be "persuaded" to
let a particular table go ahead in the buffet line.)
The day
included a broad schedule of training workshops and roundtables, including
Phase 3 of the Club Leadership Education program for 2007-08
Presidents. We took advantage of having the Region and District leadership
at the conference to learn what is coming up for Kiwanis at all levels.
Governor Bob Cressy and International Foundation Trustee Hugh Siggins
discussed the results of the International Council Meeting held the previous
week in Indianapolis. (Above left Circle K Club from Old Dominion helping
everyone with directions. Above right H L Marks getting ready to send
us off to San Antonia! Yee Haw!)
The Exhibit
Hall was full of exhibits on service projects and opportunities. We
helped
Key Club Governor Peter Simesak raise funds for his Governors
Project "Nothing but Nets" and collected children's book for
the region's literacy program. The District Foundation Raffle raised
over $2600 for the seven pediatric trauma hospitals in the District.
The Chesapeake
City School System steel band, the Chesapeake Jubilee Pans, provided
the luncheon entertainment. The fun and fellowship will
continue at the District and International conventions, both promoted
at the Conference. Governor Bob and Division 16 Past Lt Governor HL Marks
let out a big YEEHAW — on to San Antonio!![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis Club of Winchester Help NW Works,
Inc. |
Doug Butler |
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![](win1.jpg) Mike
Didawick (left) of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester, VA presents a check
for $12,000
to NW Works, Inc. CEO John Brauer for the Capital Construction Campaign
to
honor the Aktion Club organized at NW Works. Funds for the contribution
came from the two Pancake Days of the Kiwanis Club which have netted
annually about $60,000.
John Brauer,
CEO of the NW Works, Inc. (upper right) holds a brick for sale by his
organization for the Walk of Fame for the new building scheduled. In
honor of the Aktion Club sponsored by the Winchester (Va) Kiwanis Club,
members of Kiwanis will be involved in the brick sales.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Key Club at Stafford High School Raise
$1100 |
Margaret Bridges, Advisor |
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The
Key Club at Stafford High School (Division-10-B), sponsored by the
Fredericksburg Kiwanis raised $1100
for Trick or Treat for UNICEF. The club, with nearly 200 members, has
done a wide variety of projects including care kits for our local hospital's
pediatric wing, sponsoring a blood drive, adopting Christmas and Thanksgiving
families and providing various services to the school. Students donated
their time and talents to decorate a Christmas tree which was given to
the Fredericksburg Festival of Trees. The tree was purchased for $125
with all proceeds going to a local homeless shelter. Currently we are
working on the Winter Season of Service project: Read and Lead. A storyteller
from our local library came to a meeting where we ate cookies and listened
to the story. Members are encouraged to read at least five hours to young
children and donate one new book.
The club is looking forward to many activities in the upcoming semester,
including attendance at the District Key Club Convention.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
Club of Grundy Celebrates 60th |
John Rife |
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![](Kiwanis-Afghanistan-001.jpg) The
Kiwanis Club of Grundy is planning a 60th Anniversary Celebration February
20th at the Appalachian School
of Law in Grundy. All surviving Past Presidents have been invited as
well as all Division 8 clubs. We expect a wonderful evening for members
and guests. Also the Grundy Kiwanis Club gathered items for native Afghanistan
children (left). The items included gloves, coats, sweatshirts, and vitamins.
These items were shipped to a US military officer who will distribute
the items to children in need. These items have been shipped with much
hope and prayers. The McClure River Club worked with volunteers from
Red Onion State Prison to build a shed for the Dickenson county Food
Bank (right). Lt. Governors of Division 8, 3, and 2 have just about finalized
plans for the SWVA Region Conference to be held in Abingdon at the Martha
Washington Inn on March 30,31st. The banquet is planned for Friday, followed
by a play at Barter. Seminars and training will be Saturday. All members
mark down this date; we’ll have a wonderful meeting!![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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K-Kids Report |
Judy
Murray,District K-Kids Administrator |
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Shown
right are Joe
Stankus, Gov-Elect Art Riley, Yvonne Holley, Jeff Wolffe, Barbara Lee,
and myself, Judy Murray. The picture also includes administrators from
West VA. We worked as a group in the chili cook off. The chili cook off
was part of the 3 day training event for SLPs (Service Leadership Programs)
provided by International at the American Airlines Training Facility
in Dallas. Also, while there we learned that Capital Key Club is #2
in funds raised for UNICEF this year!
K-Kids in the Capital District was recognized for the most new clubs
chartered in the first half of the new year. Included were the four new
clubs of Buckinghman Elementary,
Grafton Bethel, Kingsford Elementary, and Mary Peake Center. One club
was also chartered this school year and that was Norell Elementary. Membership
is at an all time high of 825. ![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis Club of Westminster Celebrates
75 Years |
Sandra Hughes |
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On
January 20, 2007, 125 Kiwanians and their guest enjoyed a gala dinner
at the Westminster Riding Club
to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster.
Art Riley (club President and Governor-Elect of
the Capital District)
welcomed
the attendees. Kiwanis clubs from Mt. Airy, Taneytown, Greater Westminster,
and the Aktion joined fellow Kiwanians from Abington, VA, Washington,
DC, Arlington, VA, Waldorf, MD, Rockville, MD for the occasion.
The guest
speaker for the event was Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick (shown in the photo
with Gov. Bob Cressy to the left and Gov-Elect Art Riley to the right),
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. She spoke on “The
Importance of Community Service.” Dignitaries present included
the Honorable Nancy Stocksdale, Maryland State Delegate from District
5A, and the Honorable
Gregory Pecoraro representing the Westminster Common Council. Kiwanis
dignitaries present included the current Governor of the Capital District
of Kiwanis, Mr. Robert N. Cressy, five past governors of the Capital
District, three Capital District Regional Trustees and three Lt. Governors,
including Fredric W. Lohnes, Lt Governor for Division 9, includes the
Kiwanis Clubs in Carroll County.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Shenandoah
Valley Kiwanis Club Serves Brunch |
Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister |
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The
Shenandoah Valley Kiwanis Club prepared and served Brunch at the Valley
Mission in Staunton, VA on Saturday,
January 20, 2007. Pictured
right are John Wadley, Debbie Walker, Blake Clark and
Diane Kent. Monetary
donations were made to the Augusta Regional Free Clinic, Staunton Performing
Arts Center, Community Child Care Center, Valley Children's
Center, Covington Boys Home and the YMCA Saturday Night Madness (Event
for Youth). Members will volunteer at the ‘Madness’ event
in the upcoming months.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
Club of Dover Sponsors First Aktion Club in Delaware |
Charles Marks |
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![](ak%20(1).jpg) The Kiwanis Club of Dover, Delaware,
is proud to announce the presentation of the Charter to the first Aktion
Club in the State of Delaware on the 16th of January, 2007. The Aktion
Club of Dover was formed on June 6, 2006, as a result of the support
and sponsorship provided by the Kiwanis Club of Dover, Delaware.
This first Aktion Club in the State was established in conjunction with
Chimes Delaware, a non-profit, state-wide agency that provides comprehensive
rehabilitation services to adults living with disabilities.
The Club currently
consists of twenty-one charter members and expects to grow. The first
officers elected include: Amanda Middleton (President),
Louise Smith (Vice-President), Darlene Murray (Secretary), Joe Hastings
(Treasurer), and Jeffery Wheeler (Sgt. at Arms). The membership has
already undertaken its first community service project, that entailed
making
Holiday greeting cards which were subsequently distributed to area
nursing homes by Aktion Club members. In addition, there are plans underway
for
many other community service activities. The official chartering ceremony
for the Dover Aktion Club was held on January 16th, 2007, and was presided
over by Charles Marks, President
of the Kiwanis Club of Dover. Capital District Governor Bob Cressy made
the formal presentation of the Charter to Aktion Club President Amanda
Middleton. Other participants in the presentations of the banner, gavel,
gong and membership pins include: Lt. Governor Rose Poole, Governor-Elect
Art Riley, immediate past Governor Yvonne Holley, Delmarva Regional Trustee
Walt Rudy, Supervisory Trustee for Aktion Clubs Floyd Brown, District
Administrator for Aktion Clubs Ford Hamilton, Chimes Delaware COO Pete
Dakunchak, Chimes Board member Pat Bagley, Chimes coordinators Bonnie
Bloomer and Lisa Powell, and Dover Kiwanis Club advisor Stan Irzinski.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Williamsburg Kiwanis Club Seeks Sponsors
for Visiting Russians |
Dave Blanch |
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I would like to invite you and
your Kiwanis club to participate in a unique service opportunity. The
Williamsburg Kiwanis Club needs your help in hosting a visiting
delegation of Russian business owners and managers, who, with your participation,
we hope will have the opportunity to visit the Capital District.
The delegation would be visiting through the Productivity Enhancement
Program (PEP), an economic development and citizen-to-citizen diplomacy
project developed by the nonprofit Center for
Citizen Initiatives (CCI).
For more then 20 years, CCI has implemented programs that assist Russian
citizens in securing economic and political reforms and foster cooperative
partnerships and relations between the U.S. and Russia. PEP provides
intensive U.S.-based management training for Russian entrepreneurs and
is unique among American-sponsored business programs since it ensures
that non-English speaking Russian entrepreneurs receive exposure to Western
business practices. It also allows Americans to showcase their successful
businesses. In addition to developing Russia's small business sector,
PEP also provides its Russian delegates and American sponsors an opportunity
for cultural exchange and helps spread American civic club values of
volunteerism and service to Russia.
More then 75 Kiwanis clubs nationwide have hosted PEP delegations and
have contributed to improving the lives of Russian families and children
by fostering better economic conditions for those in need. Where business
succeeds, children benefit.
Kiwanis clubs participate in PEP by selecting several club members to
serve on a coordinating committee to work on setting up business management
training activities for the delegation, arranging home hosting and planning
some local social and civic activities. We also ask that you tell the
delegates about Kiwanis, its service work and how they can start a club
in Russia. Your club would have at least 6 months to put together the
program since we are hoping they visit late this summer or early fall.
The delegation visiting the Capital District would be owners and managers
of retail establishments in Russia, so they would want to meet with American
retail companies that sell a variety of items, from personal items including
clothing, shoes and jewelry to housewares and furniture.
If you are interested in this exciting service opportunity, please contact
Dave Blanch, International Understanding Chair, Capital District Kiwanis,
at 410-437-2213 or e-mail: dblanch259@AOL.com.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Why
the March of Dimes is Important to Me |
Wil Blechman, Past Kiwanis International
President |
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I
recently attended a medical meeting in which the all-too-often serious
complications of premature births were
discussed. As the information was presented, it brought to mind the efforts
of the March of Dimes to determine causes of prematurity, so that research
will then be able to prevent babies from being born too small, too soon.
It also made me wonder how many Americans under age 50, possibly even
40, are aware of what the March of Dimes had to do with the eradication
of polio in this country.
I was a sophomore in medical school when Dr. Jonas Salk announced the
success of his research team's vaccine in preventing polio. Dr. Salk's
research, along with the research of many others, had been funded by
the March of Dimes. Prior to the development of the Salk vaccine, each
summer brought a palpable fear to parents. Once the first cases of polio
occurred, children were virtually housebound by their parents. Children
were paralyzed; children were in iron lungs; children died...Adults did
also, but it was the children who seemed to be hit the most.
At the time of the release of the Salk vaccine, the Medical College of
Virginia Hospital had a special ward in which patients in the iron lungs
were kept. Richmond is not a big city; we didn't have the huge number
of iron lungs that Bellevue had in New York or that other larger city
hospitals had. What I remember distinctly, however, was that by the time
I graduated from medical school, there were no children -- or adults
-- still in iron lungs.
Thanks to the March of Dimes.
Their success in supporting a preventive vaccine for polio almost put
the March of Dimes out of business, but they did what successful organizations
have done over the years and re-invented themselves. They have subsequently
publicized the use of folic acid in preventing brain and spinal cord
abnormalities at birth, but their major effort now is in supporting research
to determine the causes of premature births and the actions needed
to decrease it.
If children are born before 36 weeks gestation in the womb, they are
considered premature. The earlier the child is born, however, the more
dangerous it is for life and/or health of the child.
For example, there are children born so small they can fit in a person's
open hand. Many of these children won't make it. In fact, children born
under 2 pounds have a 50% mortality rate. But if born with a birth weight
over 2 pounds that rate drops significantly. However, while
many
of these
somewhat larger
children
survive, they are frequently affected in their growth and intellectual
capabilities.
Very small children are likely to have bleeding into the brain and to
have atrophy of parts of the brain. They may have significant visual
impairment, and mental retardation is not uncommon in the smallest children.
About 61% of all premature children will be diagnosed with a disability
at some time compared with 23% of those born "at term," i.e.
when they should have been born.
Premature children are more likely to have behavior problems in school,
to be inattentive or show signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD). Learning disabilities are more common as is low achievement.
Even when
the prematurity has been minimal,
i.e. the baby is born closer to the 36 weeks, these children still often
need interventions while in elementary school.
Premature babies are more likely to remain small, to have delayed development
and to have an increase in respiratory infections, and they are 8 times
more likely to be abused.
The sooner we can find ways to prevent premature births, the better,
and when Kiwanis supports the March of Dimes, it is helping that organization
both in supporting the research into this problem and some of the therapeutic
modalities that are needed to treat those who have been born too small.
Another reason that I have a special regard for the March of Dimes: When
Young Children: Priority One was being developed, the March of Dimes
(along with several other organizations) helped our staff create the
program and then stayed on to be an advisor to Kiwanis regarding young
children.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Charlottesville Kiwanis Hosts Party for
the Disabled |
Jim Hart |
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![](IMG_0599.jpg) For more than 20 years the Kiwanis
Club of Charlottesville has hosted a holiday party for the clients of
Region 10 Community Services Board, Arc of the Piedmont, Worksource Enterprises,
and other area agencies that provide services to special needs children
and adults. On December 18, more than 100 guests were served a scrumptious
meal provided by Big Jim's and then enjoyed the amazing antics of Mr.
Magic, Phil Tatton. At the end of the party Santa Claus made his appearance
to the absolute delight of all in attendance. Special thanks go to Kiwanis
President-Elect Lee Graves, Past Kiwanis President Chuck McElroy (the
president of Worksources Enterprises which opened its space for the party),
and to the two dozen Kiwanians (including an interclub from Staunton)
who helped make this evening a memorable one.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Pembroke
Kiwanis Holds Annual State of Town Center |
Susan Long-Molnar |
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![](Meyera-at-Kiw-Lunch-Enh.jpg) Pembroke
Kiwanis will hold its Annual State of Town Center on March 7, 2007
at the Hilton Garden Inn
at Town Center. This annual event has become a very successful membership
drive for the club. Last year, we sold out for the luncheon and expect
the same this year. Presenting again are guest speakers Meyera Oberndorf,
Mayor, City of the Virginia Beach (left) and Michael Divaris, President,
Divaris Real Estate (right), the leader who has seen his dream come
true in this successful
community. The Club will hear about the latest developments which include
residential properties, the premier Sandler Center for Performing Arts,
and projected retail moving into the area. Pembroke Kiwanis has
become a significant part of the Town Center community, meeting at the
Hilton Garden Inn at Town Center.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Kiwanis
Club of Colonial Capital Sponsors Tournament |
Gil Curl |
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In
January, the Kiwanis of Colonial Capital Club sponsored it’s 22d annual Middle School Basketball
Classic Tournament at the James Blair Middle School in Williamsburg.
Eight teams participated, 4 from Williamsburg and 4 outside Williamsburg.
Over 150 athletics competed over a 2 day period with each team playing
3 games. St. Christopher’s of Richmond won over Toano in the final
round. Since the beginning, over 30 schools and 3,000 students have participated.
Proceeds from the tournament will go toward new athletic equipment for
James Blair Middle School. Kiwanis member, Gary Rast, has been the Tournament
Director and key sponsor for this activity for many years. The photo
shows Joe Talbot, Club President and Gary Rast presenting the championship
trophy to coaches Tom Franz and Rich Hudephol. ![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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Busy Month of Service for Mount Vernon
Kiwanis |
Derek Dupuis |
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The
Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon has been very busy in the new year. We
restarted our tutoring program
at our local Sacramento Neighborhood Center. Two Kiwanis members tutor
every Wednesday after school and help students in math, reading, and
writing. In addition, our club helped furnish the new "Teen Space" at
the center that opened this month. Teen Space is a portion of the center
facility that is dedicated to our area teens. It's a safe environment
where they can gather after school. Mount Vernon Kiwanis donated sofas,
an entertainment center, and music equipment for the space.
Our club also held it's second book distribution as part of our Reading
Is Fundamental (RIF) program. (In photo Kiwanis members Joanne Malkin,
Bruce Malkin, and Derek Dupuis at the RIF distrubtion.)
RIF is a Kiwanis Young Children: Priority
One program. Our club purchases and distrubtes books to over 180 children
at our local Gum Springs Head Start center. Each child gets to select
a book to take home. In addition to purchasing the books, Kiwanis members
were on site during the distrubtion and helped children write their names
in their new books.![](../assetsall/CAODGIFZ.jpg)
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