Tuesday, December 1, 2015

2015-2016 Division 3 LG Newsletter #2



Congratulations - and a Shout Out to:
The Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent has been recognized as a Platinum Club.  Quoting from the letter sent by KI President Sue Petrisin: Congratulations on once again earning a Platinum Level membership in the Impact Circle—a special group of Kiwanis clubs committed to adding more hands and hearts to the service they do. This distinction is part of The Formula’s recognition program to celebrate clubs that strengthen their membership and increase their impact on the community. Maintaining this honor for a second year demonstrates your commitment to doing what you can to make your community a better place through Kiwanis.
For more information on how your club can achieve Platinum Level status, contact President Dick Roe (rdroe@kent.net).

Seaway Kiwanis was recognized as a Model Club by Randy DeLay, Campaign Chairman for The Eliminate Project.  President Don Burnard received this letter:  I commend you and club members for taking a leadership role to eliminate a cruel, deadly disease—and make history. Your support is crucial as we build momentum for our final march to victory.

Sarnia Lambton Golden K held a very successful Recruitment Breakfast resulting in 7 new members, chaired by the very competent Archie Kerr and his committee.  Their recruitment plan was highlighted last April at the DCM Kiwanis Kiosk and the annual event continues to be highly regarded by current and potential members.  For more information on how this might work for your club, contact President Bob Lutz - kiwanisbob@bell.net.

Sarnia Lambton Golden K is also to be commended for beginning the process to charter an Aktion Club in partnership with Community Living.  Preliminary meetings have been held to plan activities and to attract members, including liaison with the Aktion Clubs in Chatham and Ridgetown.

New Members
We are very pleased to welcome 12 new members into our clubs:
Chatham-Kent - David Hubbert
Forest - Ron Brooks, Darlene Arnott
Sarnia Lambton Golden K - Ron McRitchie, John McLean, Patricia McEachern, Murray Bouchette, Brian Rae, Philip Tock, Tony Wheeler
Seaway - Jim Smith
Windsor Roseland - Harry Fooks

If I missed anyone, I apologize.  Please let me know if you would like me to participate in the induction of a new member to your club.  I'd love to join you and to welcome them into our Kiwanis Family.

District Business
You are reminded of the dues deadline of December 15.  District Secretary Treasurer Jim Steele will be sending claim forms to all clubs who qualify for the discount because of paying dues on time.  If you are a Secretary, please remember to update information online for the Membership Contact and also the Public Relations Contact for your club.  If you are a President, please "cause it to be done" because this is important information for both KI and the District in order to keep these people updated on current information.

Division Caucus Meetings
January 16 - Much of this meeting will be team discussions:  Job Alike Teams:            Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Directors, Committee Chairs - Interclubs, Membership; Club Teams; Formula Teams.  We will also be looking for nominations for Lieutenant Governor Elect for 2016-17.
April 9 - Kiwanis Kiosks: we are still looking for ideas and volunteers to present these 20 minute sessions on Kiwanis fellowship and service.  All members are encouraged to attend to learn more about best practices, share successful plans and brainstorm future activities.

Special Events
Note the dates of up-coming events within the Division and if you have anything coming up that you would like shared, please let me know for inclusion in the next newsletter.  We all know the importance of interclubs and joining in divisional events so we can meet fellow Kiwanians and share pride in our clubs.  This is particularly important for new members as they learn more about what it means to progress from individual club member to Kiwanian.

Cathy Telfer, 2014-2016 Lieutenant Governor
Kiwanis EC&C Division 3 - St Clair Bluewater     
519-351-4378       
ctelfer@sympatico.ca

IMPORTANT  DATES IN DIVISION 3

2016 Dates
Event
Contact
Saturday, January 16

OR

Saturday, January 23
in case of bad weather
District Caucus Meeting - 10:00-12:00
for: Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Directors,   Committee Chairs - Interclubs, Membership
Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave Chatham
LG Cathy Telfer
Saturday, March 5
Regional Caucus Meeting -
London
Information available at a later date
Saturday, April 9
District Caucus Meeting - 10:00-12:00
Kiwanis Kiosks
Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave Chatham
LG Cathy Telfer
May 12 - 15
District Convention - Hamilton
EC&C Website
June 23 - 25
International Convention - Toronto
KI Website

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