Sarnia-Lambton Golden K Hosts Dreamhome

Members from the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K were on duty at the Bluewater Health Foundation's 18th Annual Dream Home as hosts the weekend of Dec. 8th and 9th.  This year's home is located east of Camlachie in a new subdivision called Muskoka Trail of Bonnie Doone.  The general overall impression of the home is that it is one of the better designs created during the 18 years the foundation has been building the homes.  All profits will go to the MRI Campaign at Bluewater Health.  Thank you to the following Kiwanians who participated - Sheila Donald, Margaret Bradley, Anna Bej, Allan McPhee, David Allen, Mac MacDonald, Dick Felton, Pat Scarrow and Bob Molland.

 

Div 3 LG Membership Contest Winner Presentation

On Monday, Nov. 26th, PLG Sheila Donald had the pleasure of attending the Kiwanis Club of Forest's Dinner meeting.  At the event, she presented club member Murray Finch with a 32" LCD TV as the winner of her 2011-2012 membership drive incentive contest.  Murray brought in 2 new members into the Kiwanis Club of  Forest during the administrative year and so qualified, along with 12 others from Division 3 who brought in new members into their respective clubs.  Thank you to all members who worked hard at building their clubs!

Posted by PLG Sheila
 

Another Walter Zeller awarded

On Monday, Nov. 12th LG Bud Orr handed out a Walter Zeller Fellowship to Forest Club Past President Martin Brunner's wife, Anne Marie.  Her donation helps protect 690 lives!  Thank you Anne Marie!

LG Bud presenting Anne Marie with her Zeller

Another wonderful event also took place the same night.  LG Bud presented long time member Ernest Butt with his 50 year Legion of Honour certificate and pin.  Ernie (better known as Junior) has given tirelessly to all projects of the Forest Kiwanis Club and truly deserves this recognition.  Thank you Jr. for 50 years of service to your club and community! 

 LG Bud presenting Jr. with his 50 yr. Legion of Honour

Posted by PLG Sheila 

Harrow Ontario Service Clubs Help Windsor Kiwanis

On Saturday, October 13th a very special event took place.  The Knights of Columbus from Harrow, Ontario, along with the Harrow Rotary Club, the Harrow Firefighters, Harrow Kinsmen, Harrow Lions, the Harrow Fairgrounds Association and many others hosted a Medieval Feast to raise funds for the Windsor Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp.  Located near Harrow, Ontario, the camp has been in operation for 65 years.  Each year between 250-300 children attend a week long camping experience by the lake.  The Windsor Kiwanis Club must raise approximately $130,000.00 each year to continue to operate the camp.   This past spring a team of volunteers lead by Arlen Mifflin, son of Past Lt. Governor Al Mifflin made much needed repairs to the camp so that it could continue to operate and provide a wonderful experience for children.  LG Bud Orr attended the Feast which raised $12,000.00 for the camp.  This is a wonderful example of Service clubs helping a service club with a valued project such as Sunshine Point Camp!

 LG Bud enjoying the feast which was eaten WITHOUT utensils!

 The cast of characters!

Thank you to everyone who organized, participated and enjoyed this event.  A very special THANK YOU to the Harrow Knights of Columbus for getting the ball rolling!

Posted by PLG Sheila

Seaway Kiwanis and the Grey Cup Visit

On November 3rd, the Grey Cup Train paid a visit to the city of Sarnia to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary sports event.  Members of the Seaway Kiwanis Club took advantage of an opportunity to support this wonderful event and to raise funds.  They set up a booth to sell hot dogs and pop. 

It was a wonderful day, with over 1400 Sarnia-Lambton residents going through the train. Seaway club volunteers were Toby Bitdness, Ken Stothers, Cindy Scholten, Ralph Hare, Ken Machan, Jennifer Mcculough and friends of the Seaway Michael Hageman and Steven Brain assisting with line control and the BBQ.

Proceeds from this event will go to support the Seaway Kiwanis Animal Farm at Canatara Park.

Posted by PLG Sheila  

7 Members receive Walter Zeller Fellowships

Thursday, Oct. 18
This morning's meeting of the Chatham-Kent Golden K Kiwanis club was a very special event.  7 members received their Walter Zeller Fellowship medals for their individual contributions to the ELIMINATE Project of $1250.00 or more.  EC&C ELIMINATE Coordinator Jim Garey and his wife Sue were in attendance to present the awards.  LG Bud and his wife (and brand new Kiwanis member) Jackie were also in attendance.  
PLG Jim Garey advised the group that Division 3 is leading the charge against eliminating maternal neo-natal tetanus in the remaining 31 countries where is remains a needless form of death for new born babies and mothers.  Two clubs in the division have come forward and declared that they are going to be MODEL clubs - The Chatham-Kent Golden K and the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K.  Way to go gang!!! 
Now is the time for the other clubs in Division 3 to step up to the plate and get your events planned to raise the necessary funds to ELIMINATE this disease.  Lets go team!!!

Pictured above are the recipients of the Walter Zeller Fellowship awards along with Division 3 ELIMINATE Coordinator Mary Alice Marchand and EC&C District Coordinator PLG Jim Garey

Posted by PLG Sheila

 

LG Bud Orr completing Club Officer Installations

Oct. 15, 2012
LG Bud has been on the move.  He started the process of Club Officer installations on Sept. 25th and will end on Oct. 16th with the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway.  He has met many new friends along the way.  

Goals for 2012-2013

LG Bud has created the following as his goals for Division 3 for the coming year.

• To have an active interclub exchange
• To maintain active membership
• To raise money for the ELIMINATE Project
• To promote education about Kiwanis within each community
• To have FUN as Kiwanis members in Division 3 

Other exciting news is that the EC&C District will have a newsletter sent out to all clubs for distribution to the club membership.  This is being taken on by Kiwanian Randy Ross of Division 4's Ridgetown club.  All clubs are invited to submit any newsworthy story to Randy at Randy Ross  for publication.  Randy reserves the right to edit or shorten especially lengthy pieces.  He is looking for information that will be of interest to all Kiwanians in our District (as opposed to things that are of interest to only one or two clubs).  This includes innovative projects, special anniversaries, interesting events and general articles about Kiwanis.  Governor Peter Tudisco will have a column and there will also be information about things like the annual convention.  Photos are welcome/encouraged.  There will be a newsletter at least once per month, however they may be produced more frequently as needed.
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