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