Division 3 LG Blog: Div. 3 Lt. Governor Newsletter #6

Division 3 Newsletter 6

2016-03-23

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Kudos

A two-part congratulations goes out to Ward Burr from the Kiwanis Club of Forest. On March 14, Past International President Dr John Button was in Forest along with a number of other Kiwanians from Sarnia Lambton Golden K and Chatham-Kent to recognize Ward with a Mel Osborne Award. This fellowship consists of Kiwanians and others who have contributed to the growth and work of Kiwanis. Their service and dedication is remembered and honoured by their being named by the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada to this prestigious society. The Foundation sends a special scroll honouring their contribution and the uniquely designed medallion, as you can see in the attached photo.

Clubs may apply for a Mel Osborne Fellowship for any member who exemplifies the spirit of Kiwanis for a donation of $750. They can also apply for any non Kiwanis member in their community for a donation of $350. This Community Leader Award is available to any Club in Canada once each year. To find out more, refer to the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada website or email: donations@kfcdn.org

Ward also deserves a huge pat on the back for submitting an article on the Kineto Theatre to the "Our Canada" magazine, a Publication of Reader's Digest Magazines Canada. In the Cause for Applause segment, the title reads: Generosity in Motion - A community pitches in to keep its historic movie theatre alive by Ward Burr, Forest, Ont. The issue, complete with photos of the theatre is in the April/May edition. What a great recognition for Ward and the Kiwanis Club of Forest which keeps this theatre open year-round to serve the cinema-loving crowd in their community.

Congratulations

The new LG for Key Club Division 2, 2016-2017 has been elected and we are pleased to congratulate Addie Bicum from SCITS Key Club in Sarnia. Her personal email is addiebicum@gmail.com or you can reach her through the email shared with current LG Shubhika Mahakul at lgdivision2@keyclub.ca. It is wonderful to see that the leadership of our Key Club members is recognized at the District level.

Celebrating 100 Years of Kiwanis in Canada

Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent celebrated 100 years by donating 100 books to children in the Chatham community. In partnership with the Public Library, children were invited to select from a vast array of quality literature at their interest level. All 100 books were given away in just over 4 hours to very excited children and their grateful families. This partnership will continue with Session 2 of "Reading Buddies" where Kiwanis members are matched for a 6 week series to share their love of literature with children.

KIWANIS INTERCLUBS - Kiwanis Interclubs: Where A Need Is Shared

The focus of the Division Caucus Meeting ~ April 9 will be involving members. Kiwanis Kiosks will feature ideas for attracting members, involving them in service and including them in a variety of activities at the Division level. All members are encouraged to attend to learn more about best practices, share successful activities and brainstorm future plans. [The agenda will be forwarded by March 30.]

Can-Am Goodwill Banquet ~ April 28 ~ Links of Kent Golf Course, Chatham

Pre-registration is required. Although money can be paid at the door, we need firm numbers by Friday, April 22. Contact Marsha Summerfield - bsummerfield2@cogeco.ca or George Service - georgeservice27@gmail.com. [See also page 4 of this newsletter.]

New Members

We are very pleased to welcome new members into our clubs ~ a total of 16 so far this year.

Chatham-Kent - Kerry Halls; Forest - Ruth Illman; Sarnia Lambton Golden K - Brian Bolt;

Seaway - Tom Booth

We share the sadness of Kiwanis Club of Windsor in the passing of Bill Willson, a Member for more than 65 years and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

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

All Are Welcome to Attend All Events

2016 Dates	Event	Contact
Friday, April 8	Lambton-Kent Agriculture in the Classroom Gala - University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, Wilson Hall $65 with a $20 tax receipt	President Don Burnard dburnard@cogeco.net
Saturday, April 9	District Caucus Meeting - 10:00-12:00 Kiwanis Kiosks Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave Chatham	LG Cathy Telfer
April 28	28th Annual Can-Am Goodwill Banquet Links of Kent Golf Club 120 Indian Creek W, Chatham Ontario 5:15 Meet & Greet- Cash Bar 6:15 Dinner 7:30 Program & Entertainment 8:30 Adjournment $ US - 32; $ Cdn - $36	LG Cathy Telfer or DP George Service ~ georgeservice27@gmail.com 519-354-4825
May 12 - 15	District Convention - Hamilton Host Hotel - Sheraton Centre	EC&C Website
June 23 - 25	International Convention - Toronto Host Hotel - Intercontinental	KI Website
July 27	LG Gathering along with Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent; if bus from Chatham - $90 Windsor River Cruise with lunch only - 11:30 - 1:30 - $39.95 + tax	LG Cathy Telfer or www.windsorrivercruises.com to book seats** [tell them you are from Kiwanis to get this price]
October 1 *CHANGE OF DATE*	District Caucus Meeting - 10:00-12:00 Lochiel Centre, Sarnia	LG Cathy Telfer or LGD David Murray