Monday, May 16, 2011

2011 EC&C Convention Pictures

Region A LG's and Trustee
Left to right - Allen Ure, Trustee, LG Terry Gracey, Div. 6, LG Sheila Donald, Div. 3, LG Shelley Des Cotes, Div. 5 and LG Jim Scott, Division 4
 Beautiful Blue Mountain Resorts
 Part of the portable Children's Safety Village which was on display
 Sarnia-Lambton Golden K Kiwanis member and accomplished pianist Ted Fullerton
 Sarnia-Lambton Golden K member Ivan Mater, incoming President David Murray and his lovely wife
 Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Lutz and Kiwanian Bob Lutz
 LG Sheila presenting Forest Kiwanis Club President Glen Starkey with the Quarterly LG Award for January to the end of March 2011 (while Lloyd Robertson looks on!)
2011-2012 LG Class President Sheila Donald and Governor Designate Janet Atkinson
 Division 20 LG Paul Chapman put his beard of over 40 yrs on the line for the District Children's Project.
The last time Paul shaved his beard was when he worked on an Oil Rig.  Donations of almost $700.00 where corrected and LG Sheila assisted with the shaving of Paul.
Believe it or not, this is the same person!  Smooth as a baby's bottom and appearing 20 yrs younger!

Kiwanians went to great lengths during this year's convention to help PLG Joanne Murray attain the $1 million dollar mark that we promised to UNICEF for the fight against HIV/Aids in the Caribbean.  I am sure we will be hearing an update very shortly about where we are now!  Thank you to those from Division 3 that have given personal donations and to those that are now considered "Champions for Children".
Thank you to those that took the time to attend convention.  Some have now discovered that the fellowship one experiences at convention as well as the education and heart felt messages of inspiration is what Kiwanis is all about. 
LG Sheila

EC&C Convention Activities - May 2011

Hello Fellow Kiwanians!
Well, it is finally here!  The 94th Annual Eastern Canada and Caribbean District Convention is upon us and happening in the beautiful setting of the Blue Mountains near Collingwood, Ontario.
All of the LG Designates are gathered together to take part in 2 days of education to prepare us for our year as your divisional LG.  We have had wonderful speakers.  Below are 2 pictures of the dynamic gentlemen I am speaking about who took time to come and share their knowledge about Kiwanis and Leadership.
 Past CEO of Kiwanis International Rob Parker Educating us on "Maximizing our Leadership Opportunities"
Kiwanis International Area Director Lanton Lee inspiring us on "How to Grow Kiwanis"
More pictures will follow during the week. Education sessions for convention attendees start on Thursday morning and the line up is very exciting.

LG Sheila

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Kiwanis Club of Port Huron hosts the Canada-US Goodwill Banquet

May 2, 2011
The members of the Kiwanis Club of Port Huron were this year's hosts for the 23rd Annual Canada-US Goodwill Banquet held in Port Huron, Michigan at the Black River Country Club.
Rev. Thomas Seppo, Past President of the Port Huron club was the Master of Ceremonies and guided us through a very enjoyable evening full of song and information and of course, good food.
In attendance was the City of Port Huron Mayor Pro Tem Steve Miller, Kiwanis Michigan Governor William Gohier and his wife Jean, Lori Stillwell, Lt. Gov. of Division 3 of the Michigan district, Gregory P. Smith, the Key-Club Administrator for the Michigan District, Jordan Dunlop, Key-Club Governor for Eastern Canada and Caribbean District (from Ridgetown) and Deanna Galer, Key-Club Governor for the Michigan District.
I would like to thank all the club members from Division 3 EC&C who took the time to attend this function.  5 our to 10 Division 3 clubs where represented and we made up 6 of the 11 tables. 
Below are pictures of the evening.
 Members of the Kiwanis Club of Forest - left to right - Bud Orr, Ann Marie Brunner, Martin Brunner, Angela Baarda, Ernie Butt and Sylvia Freeman
 Members of the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway in Sarnia - left to right - Jennifer McCullough, Jerry MacPhee, Paul Beaudet, John Moore, Art Smith (Kiwanis Club of Bluewater Area, Port Huron and Toby Bidtnes.
 Members of the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K club in Sarnia - left to right - Ted Fullerton, John Goodwin, Bob Lutz and Mac MacDonald.
 Members of the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K - left to right - David Murray and President Jim Brady

 Ladies from the Chatham-Kent Golden K
 Division 3 Lt. Gov. Sheila Donald and Michigan Governor William Gohier
 First Lady Jean Gohier and Michigan Governor William Gohier
 Michigan District Division 3 Lt. Governor Lori Stillwell and LG. Sheila Donald
EC&C Key Club Governor Jordan Dunlop, LG Sheila and Michigan District Key Club Governor Deanna Galer.
A wonderful time was had by all!  
LG Sheila