"Region A" Trustee Election Meeting Held

Saturday, March 26, 2011 - Ingersoll, Ontario

This is the day that will be remembered as "where it all started" for Divisions 3, 4, 5 and 6 who, as of October 1, 2011 will become known as "Region A" of the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District of Kiwanis International.

This is the day that we elected our very first TRUSTEE for our Region.  I am pleased to extend my congratulations to Allen Ure, Past Lt. Governor for Division 4 and proud member of the Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown, Ontario who was elected for a 1 year term as Regional Trustee.  Many thanks to Jim McIntosh who also was in the running for this position.  It certainly is wonderful to have healthy competition within our region.

Our region was 1 of 2 that held a "face to face" vote for this position.  The 4 LG's - Sheila Donald, Division 3, Jim Scott, Division 4, Shelley Des Cotes, Division 5 and Terry Gracey, Division 6 all agreed that we needed to do our vote in this fashion to show that when the time comes for the Governor's visit to our region, members of the clubs will be able to manage driving the distance to participate in that event.  

Governor Designate Janet Atkinson will be hosted by Division 3 for her official visit to Region A during the 2011-2012 year.  Below is the breakdown of the Governor's Visits to the Regions for the next few years:

Rotation of Divisional Visits

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2015-2016 3 4 5-6 3 8 9 10 8 11 12 13 11 14 16 17 14 18 20 21 18 1 2 22 1 23E & 23W 24 25 23E & 23W 26 27 28 26 As you can see, the travel for the Governor will be greatly reduced, thereby creating a cost savings to our District which in turn will keep membership dues from going up. The 4 LG's in Region A will be working together, along with the clubs within each host division each year, to put together a program for the Governor's visit.  Please stay turned for more information regarding this. I would like to extend a very big "THANK YOU" to all the clubs in Division 3 who sent delegates to this meeting.  We had an 80% club turnout for this event which makes me very proud.  It warms my heart to know that I have your support.  Again, THANK YOU. Attached below are pictures from the Ingersoll meeting.  LG Terry Gracey, Division 6 and LG Sheila Donald, Division 3 preparing for the meeting  LG Sheila Donald, Mary Alice Marchand, Chatham-Kent Golden K, Janet Braddon, President, Chatham-Kent Golden K and Bonnie Morrison, President, Chatham Kiwanis Club  Allen Ure, Trustee, Region A, Pat Moore, Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll President and host, and Jim Scott, LG Division 4  Mary Alice Marchand, Chatham-Kent Golden K, John Patterson, LG Elect for Division 5 and Bonnie Morrison, President of Chatham Kiwanis   Morris Rogers and Ted Fullerton, Sarnia-Lambton Golden K voting delegates in discussion Yours in Kiwanis Service,  Lt. Governor Sheila Donald

Governor's Message for March 2011

Kiwanis Friends,
Today I am in Jamaica, enjoying the warm hospitality of the Kiwanians here. It is the occasion of my official visit to Divison 23E and Division 23W. Lieutenant Governor Llewellyn Allen and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Williams have decided to work together to host my visit. It has been wonderful, the passion and commitment to service is contagious in Jamacia, congratulations to them both for the good work they continue to do in the name of Kiwanis.
My travels will take me to Canada later this month, where I am expecting to see the wonderful contributions to service of the Kiwanians in Division 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. Christiane and I are enjoying our travels through the District, the service projects in which Kiwanians have touched the lives of those in our communities is so appreciated, and I encourage all of you to continue to give of your time and efforts.
Congratulations on what you have done so far to raise funds for our HIV / AIDS District Project. The pace is heating up, but we cannot stop until we have reached our target. I am therefore asking you to include a project in the month of April which I have declared as HIV / AIDS month – the project must be espeacially to raise funds for the DISTRICT HIV/AIDS PROJECT. As your contributions come in we will be celebrating our progress, look out for more about this on the District website.
Also in Collingwood there will be continued efforts to reach our target of 1 million dollars. The early registration deadline has past but I am still hoping to see as many of you as possible in Collingwood ! Wouldn’t it be great if we could meet our target in May, let’s work towards that fellow kiwanians !
Your Governor and friend in Kiwanis
Paul Toussaint
Governor 2010 -2011

Snow will NOT STOP me!!!

Hello Fellow Kiwanians!
What can one say about the winter we have had!  I don't recall seeing this much snow for many years in Southwestern Ontario.  I also don't recall it sticking around for as long as it has!  I feel much like the local postman in that "neither rain, sleet or snow will stop me or slow me down" on my club rounds!!  I have been quite fortunate not to have encountered any driving issues lately when making my visits.  I hope that the weather continues to cooperate with me and gets us all into spring, sooner than later.
By now your clubs should have selected their voting representatives that will be attending the very first Regional Meeting to elect our Trustee on March 26th in Ingersoll, Ontario.  Each club is allowed 2 votes only.  There is no proxy voting so if no one attends from you club, you do not have a vote. We now have 3 candidates running - Allen Ure, Ron Deichert and Jim McIntosh.  Most clubs were represented at the last DCM on Feb. 12th in Chatham and heard both Allen and Ron speak.  Jim submitted his letter of intent after the meeting so unfortunately was not invited to attend and give his presentation.  The Kiwanis Club of Brantford is hosting an interclub on Thursday, March 17th at noon.  You should have received an invitation to this by e-mail from me today, March 9th.  Jim will also be presenting at the Regional meeting on March 26th so you will have an opportunity to hear him and make your decision before the actual voting takes place.
March 8th I visited 3 clubs - Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, Seaway and Windsor.  I had the wonderful opportunity to present 4 Legion of Honour pins and certificates to members of the Windsor club.
David Greaves - 35 yrs of service.  He is currently away so I presented the certificate to his son, Doug.
Andival Henry - 25 yrs of service.  He was absent at the meeting but do congratulate him on his years of service to the Windsor community.
Doug Branch - 25 yrs of service.  He was also not able to attend the meeting but I do also congratulate him on his dedication to Kiwanis and his community.
Roy Bartlett, 45 yrs of service.  Roy is a very youthful 90 yr old who is the club's current Secretary.  Roy's dedication to his job is amazing.  He is extremely organized and proves that you are never too old to work!
My congratulations to all of these gentlemen who have served and will continue to serve Kiwanis and the Children of the World.  Pictures will be posted once I receive them from President Ram.
Another celebration is approaching us - St. Patrick's Day.  To all the Irish and everyone else -

One final word - Division 3 is growing!!!  Please keep the great work of recruitment forging ahead.  There are many future Kiwanians out there, all you have to do is ASK!

LG Sheila

Vein Viewer Donated to Bluewater Health MIC Program

Thanks to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway in cooperation with TV Cogeco, $20,500.00 has been donated from their TV Bingo to the Maternal/Infant/Child Program's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the purchase of a "Vein Viewer".  This piece of equipment is very beneficial for the Doctors and Nurses when trying to initiate an intravenous on a new born baby.  It highlights the veins anywhere on the body so makes accessing a vein in the hand much easier.  Required medication can then be administered more quickly than in the past.

 Dr. Nashed Rached and NICU Staff Nurse Tracy demonstrating the Vein Viewer on 60 hr old Baby Liam.

 The light of the Vein Viewer highlights the vein's in baby Liam's hand.

 Left to right:  Jennifer McCullough (Seaway Kiwanis Board member), Seaway Secretary Donna Kelso, President Ken Machan, Dr. Rashed, Maria Muscedere, Bluewater Health Foundation, Lt. Governor Sheila Donald, Kelly Ross, Manager of MIC Program and Seaway's YCPO Chair Don Burnard presenting the cheque.

Please click on the following link to see a video presentation by Dr. Rashed on the Vein Viewer.

http://www.tvcogeco.com/sarnia/gallery/videos/906-sarnia-lambton
Many Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway for their continued service to the community and Children of Sarnia-Lambton.  Parents and newborns at Bluewater Health are thankful for your generous donation.
Yours in Kiwanis Service,
LG Sheila 

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day!
Take some time out of your day to thank the one's that you hold dear to your heart and think of those that are less fortunate.
LG Sheila

Division 3 DCM - February 12, 2011

Good Day Fellow Kiwanians!
Our second quarter District Council Meeting was held in Chatham, Ontario on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011.  9 out of 10 clubs in the division were represented, with a total of 33 in attendance.  Special guests were Peter Tudisco, candidate for Governor Elect for 2011-2012, Allan Ure, Past LG of Division 4 and Ron Deichert, Past LG of Division 5 who are both running for the new position of Trustee for Region A.  Ron was accompanied by his wife Debbie and another Kiwanis Club of Stratford member.  Thank you to Peter for his vision for the future of Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District should he become Governor Elect.  Thank you to Allen and Ron for their presentations on why they wish to become the Trustee for Region A.  We look forward to hearing you again at the Regional Trustee Election meeting in Ingersoll on Saturday, March 26th. 
PLG Don Burnard, HIV/Aids Project lead for Division 3 gave an update of where we are with our donations and reminded all present that even though you may have already reached your pledge limit, further donations will always be accepted.  PLG Don also donated $500.00 personally to the HIV/Aids Project and becomes a "Champion of Change".  Thank you Don!
Thank you to all that took the time out of their day to attend this meeting, especially those that had to travel on less than optimal roads to get to Chatham.  Minutes of the meeting will be forwarded soon once all reports have been compiled or scanned.  With most arriving by 09:30am, there was ample time for fellowship and discussion as evidenced by the pictures below.

 

Many thanks to everyone for making this a very successful meeting!  Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our District Convention in Collingwood!
LG Sheila 

Governor's Message for February 2011

Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District

Home Club : Kiwanis Club de Schoelcher, Martinique, Division 26
Adresse Postale / Postal Address : 63 Les Hauts de Terreville ‐97233 Schoelcher
E‐mail : ptoussaint@kiwanisecc.org
Tél : 596 596 521 919 Cell: 596 696 452 683 Télécopieur Fax: 596 596 522 405
"Youth is our Hope. Let‘s get them ready so that they have the strength to face tomorrow."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 February 2011
Kiwanis Friends,
The year has started with much Kiwanis activity, congratulations to the Lieutenant
Governors for their contribution. I was able to travel to Barbados and join Lieutenant Governor Louis at the Charter of the first 3‐2‐1 club in our District. Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor Anthony for the recent induction of 25 members in Division 23W.
Fellow Kiwanis let us together renew our efforts to energize and grow
Kiwanis! A contribution from each one of you is required to achieve this.
Our last ever Mid Winter meeting was held in St. Lucia and our Lieutenant Governors reaffirmed their commitment to reaching the goals that I have set for this administrative year. We must together continue in earnest to reach the goals for our HIV/AIDS District project for the Children. I am encouraging each
club to double their efforts to reach this goal.
Ahead of us in February is the task of selecting our Regional Trustees, this must be completed before March 31, 2011. All clubs are expected to take part in this. Your Lieutenant Governor or the District office is ready to provide you with further guidance on this very important development in the administration of our District.
In my travels, I met several of you who are passionate and committed to Kiwanis. I have promised to share my Governor’s pin with each one of you who brings one! I hope to see as many of you as possible in Collingwood.

Your Governor and friend in Kiwanis
Paul Toussaint
Governor 2010 ‐2011