Governor's Visit Pictures and Donation by Seaway

Good Day Fellow Kiwanians!
As promised, I am posting more pictures of the Governor's visit.

 Governor Paul and First Lady Christiane's visit to the Leamington Kiwanis Boys and Girls Camp.

President Lloyd Honey (in shirt and tie) next to LG Sheila.  Other members of the Leamington Kiwanis Club were also present and escorted Gov. Paul and Christiane on a walking tour of the camp.

 Seaway President Ken Machan presents a cheque to Divisional HIV/Aids Chair Don Burnard and Past Chair Dave Allen.

Left to right - President Ken Machan, Mike Walters from the YMCA and member John Moore present a

cheque to the YMCA for their Strong Kid's Campaign.

LG Sheila

Governor's Visit to Division 3 - Nov. 21 - 23rd

Governor Paul Toussaint and First Lady Christiane visited clubs within Division 3 between Nov. 21st and 23rd.
LG Sheila was their official "Tour Guide", Chauffeur and body guard!  In total 842 KM were covered in just 2 days visiting clubs between Chatham, Windsor and Forest.  The 3rd day of his visit was confined to the Sarnia area clubs and projects.  Below are some pictures taken during Governor Paul's visit.

 Left to Right - President Bonnie Barnes, Chatham Club, First Lady Christiane, LG. Sheila, Gov. Paul and President Janet Braddon of Chatham-Kent Golden K at Chatham area dinner Nov. 21st.

 Past President Norm Tomback of Forest Club and Gov. Paul at Forest dinner meeting Nov. 22nd.

 Gov. Paul presenting 90 yrs young Ivan Mater of the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K a "Light the Fire" within Kiwanis pin from President Sylvester Neal at their morning meeting Nov. 23rd.

 Left to right - Fist Lady Christiane, President Allan McPhee of the Sarnia club, Gov. Paul, Bev MacDougall, Executive Director of the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre and Stan Zagrodney, Chair of the Sarnia Kiwanis Foundation that operates the LKCC in cooperation with the City of Sarnia as a community centre during a tour of the centre Nov. 23rd.

 Left to right - President Ken Machan of Seaway Kiwanis, President Jim Brady, Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, Gov. Paul and President Allan McPhee of the Sarnia Kiwanis Club receiving the Governor's Bannerette and his pin at the Seaway meeting Nov. 23rd.

 Left to right - President Ken Machan, First Lady Christiane, Gov. Paul, Seaway members Frank and Paul during their tour of the Kiwanis Pavilion at Canatara Park Nov. 23rd.

 First Lady Christiane, Gov. Paul and Manager Kelly Ross of the Maternal Infant Child program at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ontario

 First Lady Christiane, Gov. Paul and President Elect John Foley from the Kiwanis Club of Windsor during a very wet tour of the Sunshine Point Kiwanis Camp in Harrow, Ontario Nov. 22nd.

Gov. Paul, President Ram Sridhar, Kiwanis Club of Windsor, President Betty Vollmer, Windsor East Kiwanis Club and President Bill Holzel, Windsor-Roseland Golden K at the Luncheon meeting Nov. 22nd.

More pictures of his visit will be posted as they become available.  

THANK YOU to all clubs for their efforts during the Governor's visit.  We have proven that we can work as a team which truly supports the goal of every Kiwanian - to serve the Children of the World.

LG. Sheila

Region "A" Growth Summit - Nov. 20, 2010 and Regionalization

London, Ontario -
On Saturday, November 20th, Division 3, 4, 5 and 6 clubs came together for the first time for a Growth Summit conducted by PG Chuck McIlravey.  The day was full of information, idea sharing and fellowship.  With regionalization being approved at the last District Convention in St. John, New Brunswick, the LG's of the above divisions decided at convention to put on this summit as a precursor to the reformation into Regions.  We have proven that Kiwanis can change and function more effectively within a region as well as within our own individual divisions.  This is not to say that the divisions will be disbanded - on the contrary.  Divisions will stay intact as they are today with the Division LG being responsible for education, training and support to the clubs.  Regional meetings will be held at various times throughout the year much like the Growth Summit so that information sharing can happen between all divisions in each region.  Many thanks go to LG. Jim Scott of Division 4 who was the major organizer of the summit.  Many positive comments have been received regarding this effort and word is quickly spreading that other "Regions" need to embrace the change and follow our example.

Pictured above are participants of the Growth Summit and PG Chuck.

PG Chuck giving us his words of wisdom.

Even Santa Claus paid us  visit because he was interested in starting a Kiwanis Club at the North Pole.  In this picture Santa and PG Chuck are presenting Gov. Paul Toussaint a gift of Canada mittens and a scarf to keep him warm during his visit to Ontario Clubs.
LG. Sheila Donald

November 5 - 7th Key Leader Event

Hello Fellow Kiwanians!
Between Nov. 5 to 7th, PLG Don Burnard and myself attended the Key Leader weekend at the Circle Square Ranch in Brantford, Ontario.  67 youth attended this event.  I came away from it rejuvenated and full of hope and excitement for our future.  I had a goal for myself for the weekend - to learn about today's youth and to learn to re-connect with them.  I certainly accomplished my goal! 
It was wonderful to see the changes that can happen over just 44 hours.  Youth that were shy when they arrived left as outgoing, smiling people that made new friends, learned how to work as a team, how to take responsibility, how to create a community and learned how to communicate effectively with one another and the people in the world around them.  It is truly amazing how so much can be accomplished in such a short period of time.  4 students attended this event from Sarnia.  Below is a picture of them with PLG Don Burnard and the KI facilitator - Jenny.

Pictured left to right are PLG Don Burnard (Key Leader Advisor) ,Jessica Stevenson, sponsored by the Seaway, Deana Rushon, sponsored by the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, Facilitator Jenny from KI, Jenny LaFaive, sponsored by the Seaway and Kaitlynn Anderson, sponsored by the Sarnia club. 
Key Leader is a great "value added" program that I would like to see all clubs in Division 3 support.  A commitment to sponsor any number of youth on a yearly basis would be great.  They do not have to be a member of a Key Club.  The sponsored youth can be a neighbour's child, a scout, a guide, a member of your local Boys and Girls club or any other group for youth.  I can't say enough positive things about this program.
The youth of today are the ones that are going to be leading us tomorrow and so it is very important that they learn the skills necessary to fulfill this obligation.  Key Leader is an excellent way for this to be the foundation for them. 
Some examples of true teamwork to get a job done -

Upcoming Events - 
Growth Seminar - London, Ontario - Nov. 20th
Don't forget about the Growth Seminar in London, Ontario on Nov. 20th.  If your club is concerned about sustainability of the club or project then it is extremely important that you send representation to this event.
Information regarding it has been sent to all clubs in Division 3. 

Governor Paul's visit to Division 3 Nov. 21 - 23rd.
The time is fast approaching when Governor Paul and his wife Christiane will be arriving in Division 3.  Let's all do our best to make them feel welcome in our area.  Several meals have been organized during their time with us.  Please make every effort to have your club represented to at least one of these events.  Information regarding all meals has previously been distributed to all clubs via e-mail with the required contact information for each.  Please support me by your presence at one of these events.

Yours in Kiwanis Service,
LG Sheila