Region A Council Meeting and Governor's Luncheon

On Saturday, Jan. 12th, the Region A Council meeting and Governor's Luncheon was held at the Kiwanis Senior's Centre in London, Ontario.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the matters of the Region and District,  receive education from the Growth and Retention Team, hear from Kiwanis International Vice President Dr. John Button, hear from Gov. Peter Tudisco, elect a new Trustee for Region A and to have FUN!
The meeting was well attended with approximately 80% of clubs in Divisions 3, 4, 5 and 6 represented.  Many thanks to LG Doug Taylor from Division 4 who organized and hosted the event.  It was well run, informative and educational.
LG Doug called the meeting to order at 9am.  "O Canada" was sung and PLG David Thamer conducted a toast.  The invocation was done by DLG Jim Garey.  LG Doug introduced the Head Table and welcomed everyone.  LG Bud Orr lead the group in the reading of the 6 Objects of Kiwanis.  DST Jim Steele was unable to attend the meeting due to attending another meeting in Vancouver which was dealing with preparations for the 2013 Kiwanis International Convention and sent his regrets.  DLG Jim Garey gave an update on the ELIMINATE project and advised the group that another country has joined in eliminating maternal neo-natal tetanus.  Only 31 more countries to go!
Allen Ure, Region A Trustee gave his report and then conducted the election of a new Region A Trustee.  PLG Sheila Donald was elected to the position with a single vote being cast by Division 5 LG Jim Schwindt.  The attendees where delighted that Kiwanis International Vice President John Button was in attendance and addressed the group.  Following a 15 minute break, PLG Jim Scott and PLG Sheila Donald (Ontario Co-chairs for Growth and Retention) gave presentations on Retention, the Kiwanis web sites and New Member Orientation.   

 Barbara Thamer in discussion with Debbie Button

 Past Governor Joanne Murray

 Division 3 club members

 Kiwanis International Vice President Dr. John Button in discussion with a fellow Kiwanian

 Ontario Growth and Retention Co-chairs PLG Jim Scott and PLG Sheila Donald

 Governor Peter Tudisco reviewing the morning's agenda

Governor Peter challenged his LG's and requested that they review all the Kiwanians in their districts and bring forward a name that represents the true meaning of Kiwanis.  I am pleased to report that LG Bud chose Kiwanian Mary Alice Marchand from the Chatham-Kent Golden K as the person in Division 3 who best represents the heart and soul of Kiwanis.  Congratulations Mary Alice!

LG Bud, Mary Alice and Governor Peter after receiving her Governor's Pin.

 The Governor's Luncheon was held immediately after the Regional meeting.  Governor Peter gave a wonderful, touching speech during which there wasn't a dry eye in the place!  

All in all, the day was quite successful and enjoyed by approximately 85 Kiwanians.  

LG Bud gives back Service!

LG Bud Orr is a very busy man!  In between doing Kiwanis work he is very involved with the Forest Museum.  Bud's wife Jackie is the current President of the Museum Board.  Both LG Bud and Jackie put in numerous hours at the museum which maintains the history of Forest and surrounding area. 

 LG Bud and a museum member in period dress

 LG Bud with his "Friends" at a Christmas Dinner

 LG Bud hangs out with some "Stiffs"!

Posted by PLG Sheila - January 14, 2013

LG Bud Receives Award

Current LG Bud Orr from the Kiwanis Club of Forest was honoured at a recent club meeting where he was presented with a Distinguished Service Award by Past President Martin Brunner.
This award was given in recognition of outstanding Leadership and Service to Kiwanis.
Congratulations LG Bud!

Past President Martin congratulating LG Bud on receiving his award

Posted by PLG Sheila

 

Chatham-Kent Aktion Club holds Christmas Party

December 11, 2012 

We had a wonderful party, good attendance from both Chatham and Ridgetown Aktion Clubs.  The Golden K were represented by President Cathy, Mary Alice, Jerry, Bill, Laurraine and Rob.  Ridgetown Club were represented by Gary and June Guyitt and International Vice-President Dr. John Button and Debbie.  I have attached 2 pictures, the first of the Chatham Aktion Club presenting President Cathy and Mary Alice with $100 donation to Eliminate and the second a picture of Santa showing off the new shirts before they were presented to each Aktion Club member.  Again the Aktion Club wish to thank the Golden K for their continued support. 

 

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