March 1, 2012
Are you keeping your membership informed? Do you publish a newsletter for them to read? If not, it may be something that your club would like to do. All you need is a willing volunteer!
I am happy to report that most of the clubs in Division 3 do publish some sort of newsletter of club events and distribute it to the membership. Some are done weekly while others are done bi-weekly or even monthly. It is a great way to keep the membership up to date on Kiwanis International activities and initiatives as well as pointing out resources for them to review. This is especially true if it is distributed on line. It can also be used to remind members that we are part of a world wide organization and therefore have a commitment to helping children in other countries. So, if your club doesn't have a newsletter, maybe your should consider starting one.
LG Sheila
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
ELIMINATE PROJECT COORDINATOR SPEAKS
January 24, 2012
Mary Alice Marchand, Division 3 Coordinator for the ELIMINATE project has officially started her visits to Div. 3 clubs to give the first of several presentations on the Kiwanis world wide service project - ELIMINATE. Mary Alice attended both the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K meeting and the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway meeting on January 24th to speak to club members about this project, the timeline and expectations from each club. EC&C have entered into this project late due to our commitment to the District Children's Project which rapped up Sept. 31, 2011. ELIMINATE is a 5 yr. project to eliminate maternal neo-natal tetanus which causes the deaths of thousands of babies every year in 39 countries worldwide.
Mary Alice Marchand, Division 3 Coordinator for the ELIMINATE project has officially started her visits to Div. 3 clubs to give the first of several presentations on the Kiwanis world wide service project - ELIMINATE. Mary Alice attended both the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K meeting and the Kiwanis Club of the Seaway meeting on January 24th to speak to club members about this project, the timeline and expectations from each club. EC&C have entered into this project late due to our commitment to the District Children's Project which rapped up Sept. 31, 2011. ELIMINATE is a 5 yr. project to eliminate maternal neo-natal tetanus which causes the deaths of thousands of babies every year in 39 countries worldwide.
Ilene and Kathie came along with Mary Alice and George so they could count the visit as an inter-club.
After Mary Alice's Presentation to the Seaway members, Don Burnard, Seaway's YCPO Chair, presented her with a cheque for $1000.00 for the ELIMINATE project.
LG Sheila
Monday, January 16, 2012
Division 3 DCM Activities
Jan. 14, 2012 - Windsor, Ontario
Division 3's Council meeting took place on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at the Windsor-Roseland Golf and Curling Club. My sincere thanks go to all club representatives who took time out of their day to attend this event. Past Governor Chuck McIlravey and wife Dorothy traveled in very poor conditions on Friday from Toronto so he could fulfill his promise to conduct a mini-growth seminar at our meeting. I am pleased to say that 9 out of 10 clubs in the division were represented with a total of 26 attendees.
Each club was provided with several pieces of important information regarding the operation within our division as well as Region A events and upcoming events. An update on the ELIMINATE project was provided by Divisional Lead Mary Alice Marchand. She is currently making the rounds to each club to give a presentation about ELIMINATE and to spark the idea of giving to this very worthwhile project. The goal worldwide is $110 million over a 5 year period which started in 2010. EC&C District did not join the project until our promise to the Children's Project against HIV/Aids was completed on Sept. 31, 2011. A wrap up of this project will be provided at the EC&C Convention in Barbados in May.
Victoria Rode, LG Division 2of Eastern Canada Key Club was also in attendance. Victoria braved the highway from Ingersoll to attend and to inform the members about the up-coming Key Club Convention in London, Ontario April 13-15th, 2012. Each club within the division is encouraged to donate $400.00 so that the Key Club convention costs can be kept down to a reasonable rate.
PG Chuck gave his growth presentation which was excellent.
Below are some pictures of the council meeting and presentations made.
Division 3's Council meeting took place on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at the Windsor-Roseland Golf and Curling Club. My sincere thanks go to all club representatives who took time out of their day to attend this event. Past Governor Chuck McIlravey and wife Dorothy traveled in very poor conditions on Friday from Toronto so he could fulfill his promise to conduct a mini-growth seminar at our meeting. I am pleased to say that 9 out of 10 clubs in the division were represented with a total of 26 attendees.
Each club was provided with several pieces of important information regarding the operation within our division as well as Region A events and upcoming events. An update on the ELIMINATE project was provided by Divisional Lead Mary Alice Marchand. She is currently making the rounds to each club to give a presentation about ELIMINATE and to spark the idea of giving to this very worthwhile project. The goal worldwide is $110 million over a 5 year period which started in 2010. EC&C District did not join the project until our promise to the Children's Project against HIV/Aids was completed on Sept. 31, 2011. A wrap up of this project will be provided at the EC&C Convention in Barbados in May.
Victoria Rode, LG Division 2of Eastern Canada Key Club was also in attendance. Victoria braved the highway from Ingersoll to attend and to inform the members about the up-coming Key Club Convention in London, Ontario April 13-15th, 2012. Each club within the division is encouraged to donate $400.00 so that the Key Club convention costs can be kept down to a reasonable rate.
PG Chuck gave his growth presentation which was excellent.
Below are some pictures of the council meeting and presentations made.
Left to right - Beth and Leo Smith (President of Leamington Kiwanis Club), Betty Vollmer (Pres. of Windsor East Kiwanis), Jim Veitch (Secretary of Windsor East) and Mary Vidican (Treasurer of Windsor East)
PLG Lloyd Harrow (Forest Club), Bud Orr (LGE from Forest Club) and PG Chuck McIlravey in deep discussion.
President Elect Cathy Telfer (Chatham-Kent Golden K Kiwanis) and Bonnie Morrison (Secretary of the Chatham Kiwanis Club)
Dorothy McIlravey and LG Victoria Rode (Division 2 Key Club)
President David Murray (Sarnia-Lambton Golden K), President Allan McPhee (Sarnia Kiwanis) and Mike Shimmin (Pres. Elect - Sarnia-Lambton Golden K Kiwanis)
Bob Malpass (Windsor Kiwanis), Sarah Shklov (President of Windsor-Roseland Golden K) and Jerry Bocchini (Windsor-Roseland Golden K)
LG Sheila presenting President David Murray (Sarnia-Lambton Golden K) with the 1st Quarter Lt. Governor's Award
LGE Bud Orr, representing the Forest Kiwanis Club receiving the Al Mifflin Award for net growth within Division 3 for the 2010-2011 Kiwanis year. This was shared with the Seaway Kiwanis Club in Sarnia
Past Governor Chuck McIlravey presenting a $10,000.00 cheque to President Elect John Foley of the Windsor Kiwanis Club. The funds are from the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada's Disaster Relief Fund and will assist with repairs to Sunshine Point Camp so that they can continue to serve the children of Windsor and Essex county for their 65th year of operation this summer.
Again, many thanks to everyone for attending and especially to my friends Chuck and Dorothy for braving the weather conditions. I sincerely hope that Chuck's presentation ignited the passion within each of you to start to grow your clubs to enable the work of Kiwanis to move forward.
LG Sheila
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Windsor Kiwanis Club receives the KRAFT Cheque
January 12, 2012
Recently the Kiwanis Club of Windsor was presented with their $10,000.00 cheque from KRAFT by the Sunshine Point Camp employees who were responsible for entering their video into the contest.
Left to right: Josh Rose (Ass't Director - Sports); Ram Sridhar (President); Tina Seguin (Counsellor); Justina Jones (Counsellor); Jessica Maure (Arts & Crafts Coordinator); Phil Sax (Maintenance); John Foley (Camp Chair); Katelinn Tuovinen (Ass't Director - Aquatics); Craig Bancroft (Camp Director)
This is going to help the Windsor Kiwanis Club make the necessary repairs to Mollard Hall so that they can continue to provide a safe, fun place for kids to go during the summer months and just be kids! Stay tuned as a further announcement is about to happen!
LG Sheila
Recently the Kiwanis Club of Windsor was presented with their $10,000.00 cheque from KRAFT by the Sunshine Point Camp employees who were responsible for entering their video into the contest.
This is going to help the Windsor Kiwanis Club make the necessary repairs to Mollard Hall so that they can continue to provide a safe, fun place for kids to go during the summer months and just be kids! Stay tuned as a further announcement is about to happen!
LG Sheila
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May joy and happiness fill your year and bring you closer to your Kiwanis family.
I wish each of you a wonderful season!
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| Lt. Governor Sheila Donald |
3 Life Memberships Awarded in Forest Kiwanis Club
November 14, 2011
A special night was enjoyed by the members, friends and family of the Kiwanis Club of Forest to recognize 3 of its members with the presentation of Kiwanis Life Memberships.
Charles Woodward, Lloyd Harrow and Ted Boomer were presented with their "new" gold membership cards, a Life Member pin and commemorative plaque during the presentation ceremony. All 3 members are past Lt. Governors for Division 3. Each had family members present to help them celebrate this wonderful occasion.
A special night was enjoyed by the members, friends and family of the Kiwanis Club of Forest to recognize 3 of its members with the presentation of Kiwanis Life Memberships.
Charles Woodward, Lloyd Harrow and Ted Boomer were presented with their "new" gold membership cards, a Life Member pin and commemorative plaque during the presentation ceremony. All 3 members are past Lt. Governors for Division 3. Each had family members present to help them celebrate this wonderful occasion.
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| Ted Boomer and LG Sheila |
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| Charlie Woodward and LG Sheila |
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| Lloyd Harrow and LG Sheila |
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| Life Member Pin |
The newest 3 Life Members and their family members
Please consider recognizing those in your own club who have given generously of their time to support Kiwanis and the Children of the World by presenting them with a Life Membership. No better gift of recognition can be given and mean so much.
LG Sheila
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Club Officer Installations Complete!
Nov. 1, 2011
I have visited the last club in the Division and have now completed the installation of all club officers.
I look forward to serving you as LG for 2011-2012. Below are pictures from the Chatham Club installation dinner.
I have visited the last club in the Division and have now completed the installation of all club officers.
I look forward to serving you as LG for 2011-2012. Below are pictures from the Chatham Club installation dinner.
2011-2012 Club President Ron Robertson being "pinned" by LG Sheila
Past President and now Secretary Bonnie Morrison being "pinned" by LG Sheila
Let's move forward and continue to grow Kiwanis!
LG Sheila
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