Chatham-Kent Aktion Club does Community Service

May 16, 2013
The Chatham-Kent Golden K and the Chatham-Kent Aktion Club joined forces on Thursday, May 16th to do some community service.  They took their job of cleaning up Sewart Street Park very seriously and ended their work with a wonderful BBQ.  A special thanks to Golden K who provided the food and to Ross' Nurserymen Landscape and Garden Centre who donated the "Rose of Sharon" bush that was planted at Community Living building at their Stewart Street location.

 Golden K members manning the BBQ

 Aktion Club and Golden K members

 Planting the "Rose of Sharon" bush at Community Living

Virginia Hickmott, President of the Aktion Club of Chatham-Kent and Bill Ross Jr., owner of Ross’ Nurserymen Landscape and Garden Centre

 Everyone enjoying a welcome rest after the clean up

Windsor's Sunshine Point Camp Gets Ready for Summer!

May 18, 2013
When there is a job to be done and not enough hands to do it, Kiwanians join together to get it done!  The clean up at Windsor's Sunshine Point camp was no exception.  
On Saturday, May 18th members of the Windsor Kiwanis club along with LG Bud Orr, his wife Jackie, members of the Leamington Kiwanis Club and friends joined together to get Sunshine Point ready for summer.  This will be the camp's 65th year of operation serving the children of Windsor and Essex county and unfortuately, it may be it's last.  Due to declining club membership and other health related issues, members of the Windsor club are finding it increasingly more difficult to maintain the camp that allows young children who may never have an opportunity to have a "vacation" away from their home, a chance to meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun!!  If you wish to donate to help keep the camp "alive and well" please visit the following site - Donate to Sunshine Point
Click on the word "Donate" in the upper right hand corner of the page.

 Leamington President James came prepared to work!

 LG Bud and volunteers repair steps

  Leamington Past President Leo gets busy on the windows!

Canada-US Goodwill Banquet April 2013

April 30, 2013
Another very successful Canada US Goodwill Banquet was held on Tuesday, April 30th at the Port Huron Golf Club.  The event was hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Bluewater Area.  This is a time when members from Division 3 of Michigan and Division 3 of the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District come together to celebrate Kiwanis, share fellowship and to raise a little for the children of the world.  Division 3 LG Bud Orr created a way of raising funds for the ELIMINATE project.  His idea was to carry a gas can to every event that he attends and to pass around the can seeking out donations.  We won't be able to know the results of his 2 year collection until the end of his term as LG but I know that through the generosity of everyone Bud comes in contact with, many lives will be saved in the end.  
Unfortunately Bud forgot his gas can on the Canadian side of the border for this event so anything will do in a pinch!  

LG Bud and his "substitute gas can" at the Canada US Goodwill Banquet - Keep up the great work Bud!

Posted by PLG Sheila Donald

 

Chatham-Kent presents Community Service Award

2013 SYD KEMSLEY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

In 2009, Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K established the Syd Kemsley

Community Service Award which is to be presented annually to a deserving citizen selected by the club’s Board of Directors. The award was established to honour Syd’s 60+  years of membership in Kiwanis and his contribution of caring, time and energy to Kiwanis projects. Each year the selected recipient of the award will receive a special certificate and the club will donate a bed kit to Sleeping Children Around the World in the recipient’s name.   

The inaugural award was presented to Kiwanian Syd Kemsley himself.  Syd joined the Kiwanis Club of Chatham in 1948 and served as Chair of the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival in 1959 and 1960. In 1997 he transferred to the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K as a charter member where he served as the club’s chair of the IDD Program.

The 2013 recipient of the Syd Kemsley Community Service Award is Janet Braddon.  Janet was recognized for her many years of volunteering and dedicated service to make Chatham-Kent a better place.  She is a charter member of Golden K who served  on almost every committee within the club, including two terms as President and two as Secretary.  Janet has been involved with many community groups over the years, serving as a member of the Board of St. Joseph Hospital, the Kent County District Health Council, St. Andrew’s Residence, Meals on Wheels and the Chatham Film Group.  In addition, Janet has contributed countless hours to the success of the Kiwanis Music Festival.

Janet is truly an outstanding volunteer serving the community of Chatham-Kent - and children of the world.

65 Year Legion of Honour Presented

Syd Kemsley - Legion of Honour for 65 years as a Kiwanian

 

Syd Kemsley joined the Kiwanis Club of Chatham in 1948 and transferred to Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K in 1997 as a charter member. President Cathy Telfer and Board Member, Mary Alice Marchand had the privilege  of presenting Syd with a 65 year Legion of Honour pin and certificate in May of 2013.  Mr Kemsley has served the community and the children of the world throughout his long career. He is a true believer in the objects of Kiwanis and an honoured member of Chatham-Kent Golden K.  

Division 3 Clubs Work Together

Saturday, April 20, 2013
We hoped the day would be warm and friendly but alas, our dreams were shattered!  The sun was out but the wind was from the north and the temperature was not exactly warm, but the work went on.
Members from the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, Forest Kiwanis and Windsor Kiwanis clubs joined members of the Leamington Kiwanis club at the Leamington Kiwanis Boys and Girls Camp for their annual clean up day.  Several other volunteers from the community were also in attendance to lend a helping hand.  LG Bud did a wonderful job of filling the pot holes!  He sure can shovel and rake gravel!  After 2 hrs. of hard labour both inside and outside, the Leamington club hosted lunch.  Hot dogs never tasted so good!!!

 Windsor club President Ram leaning on his rake talking to Leamington club President James

Not much work being done!

 Charlene and Beth scrubbing down the kitchen

 The workers at lunch

 A great day was had by all!

 Sarnia-Lambton Golden K President Mike and Leamington Past President Leo enjoying the moment.

The young person in front was having a great time!

  Collecting winter's left-overs.

Chatham-Kent Aktion Club meeting

January 24, 2013
LG Bud Orr attended the Chatham-Kent Aktion Club meeting.
The following is a report regarding the activities the Aktion club members have participated in by Chatham-Kent Golden K liaison Rob Ralston.
Club Activities
-Chatham Santa Claus Parade  November 16th, 9 members participated in costume, total hours 18
-Salvation Army Kettles, 6 members participated, total hours 70
-Assisted with the packing of Christmas hampers for the needy for the Goodfellow's , 3 members participated , total hours 15
-Participation in the annual Community Living Christmas concert, 5 members participated, total hours 15
-Planting of fall bulbs for the Rotary on Keil Drive, 3 members participated, total hours 6
-Annual Christmas Food Drive, hampers delivered to the local Food Bank, participation by all members , total hours 30
- SORRY GOLDEN "K' YOU HAVE AGAIN LOSS THE CHALLENGE

-The Club also hosted Ridgetown Aktion Club at their annual Christmas Party

Donations since December lst-  Eliminate $100.00 , Local Food Bank $100.00

At todays meeting Lt Governor Bud Orr inducted new member Ryan Priebe, and Golden "K" President Cathy Telfer  led with the Objects of Kiwanis.

The Club approved a donation in the amount of $200.00 which will be used to update the Library Cafe at Community Living.

Upcoming events----- Annual Bowl-a-thon February 16th, funds utilized to send children to summer camp.  Community Living are hoping to raise $10,000. The Aktion Club hope to raise $1,000, and again this year are counting on participation from the Golden K'

Next Meeting   February 21st  Stewart Street  1.00 p.m.

KIWANIS ONE DAY PROJECT  MAY 16TH - details to follow
 
As shown, the Chatham-Kent Aktion club is a group to be taken very seriously.  They are a very active group indeed and keep the members of the Chatham-Kent Golden K club on their toes!

Posted by PLG Sheila Donald