Good Day Fellow Kiwanians of Division 3!
The installation of club officers is complete. I did the last club on Oct. 27th. Now the work begins! There are several events coming up that will require your participation.
Growth Seminar - London, Ontario - Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
I have distributed inform regarding this recently via e-mail. If your club is concerned about sustainability and growth then it is important for your club to be represented at this event. LG Jim Scott from Division 4 is the organizer behind this event. Participants are from Division 3,4,5 and 6. The Kiwanis Foundation of Canada has agreed to cover the cost if we can muster 50 participants so please encourage your club members to participate.
We all know that we need to grow in Division 3 so lets get on the wagon and move forward.
Governor Paul Toussaint's Visit - Nov. 21 - 23, 2010
Gov. Paul and his wife, First Lady Christaine will be arriving in Division 3 on Sunday, Nov. 21st. First stop is Chatham where a dinner is being planned for that evening. This is an opportunity to meet the Governor and to hear him speak. All clubs in the Division are welcome. Further details of this event will be sent by e-mail to all clubs when they are finalized.
From Chatham we will travel on Monday to Leamington to see the Kiwanis Camp and then onto see Windsor's Sunshine Point Camp. From there we head to Windsor to see more club projects and to have lunch at Roseland Golf and Curling Club. Again, this is an opportunity for club members to meet the Governor and hear him speak. Further details regarding this luncheon will be distributed via e-mail when finalized.
Monday afternoon will find us on the road again heading to Sarnia. After checking into their hotel, they will have a little down time. Monday evening finds us once again travelling to Forest to see their project, the Kineto Theatre and to attend their dinner meeting. Once again, another opportunity for clubs to hear the Governor speak and to also get in an interclub! Back to Sarnia and for a well deserved rest!
Tuesday we will be very busy - attending the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K meeting in the morning, Seaway meeting at noon (again, more opportunities to meet the Governor and hear him speak and have another interclub!), see the projects in Sarnia for the 3 clubs and then watching Seaway's production of TV Bingo
at Cogeco. After all of this we will end up at On the Front for a well deserved meal in the #1 visually awesome restaurant around. Club Executives will be invited to attend this dinner.
A finalized itinerary will be distributed by e-mail once all meals have been finalized.
All in all, this will be a very busy time for the Governor and his wife and I as participating driver and tour guide. Wednesday, Nov. 24th sees us on the road to Guelph for the hand-off to LG Bruce from Division 10.
And so his journey continues.
Stay tuned!
I will be contacting each club president on a monthly basis to inquire as to your progress with reaching your goals for the 2010-2011 year that your clubs have set and to see if I can be of any assistance to you. I would also like to attend another one of your club meetings and a board meeting if possible. These arrangements will be made on an individual basis with each club.
Keep up your great work for all the children in your local areas and keep in mind the needs of those far away. The work that you do, not only for the children but for all the citizens, is valuable and very much appreciated.
LG Sheila Donald
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Happenings Oct 1 - Oct. 8th, 2010
October 2, 2010 - Divisional Council Meeting
Division 3's first Council meeting for the 2010-2011 year was held at Victoria Ave. United Church in Chatham, Ontario on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. I am pleased to say that 9 out of the 10 division clubs where represented. I wish to thank everyone who took the time out of their Saturday to make this day an informative, sharing event.
The agenda was long but contained a lot of information that needed to be passed on to the clubs. I am proud to say I only went overtime by 8 minutes! Minutes will be distributed electronically by Friday, Oct. 8th.
November 20, 2010 - Growth Seminar
Please make plans to attend a regional Growth Seminar being held on Saturday, Nov. 20th in London. Information has been sent out electronically regarding this very important event. This is a joint project of Divisions 3, 4, 5 and 6 and is being conducted by Past Governor, Chuck MacIlravey. There is no cost to this event and lunch will be provided.
New YCPO Project for the Chatham-Kent Golden K
October 4 - 7th, 2010
I am continuing with the installation of club officers as of today. Between now and Thursday I will have completed this for 8 clubs as well as for the Chatham-Kent Aktion Club. I will also be inducting one new member into the Aktion Club! I would love to do this for all the clubs in the Division so get out there and "Light the Fire" in your friends, neighbours and relatives about Kiwanis and all the great work that we do!
Let's get building our clubs!
November 21-23rd - Governor Paul Toussaint's visit to Division 3
I am currently working on a schedule of events for Governor Paul's visit to our division. As soon as the timelines are confirmed, I will be posting the schedule on-line and sending it out to all the clubs in Div. 3.
Stay tuned!
LG Sheila
Division 3's first Council meeting for the 2010-2011 year was held at Victoria Ave. United Church in Chatham, Ontario on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. I am pleased to say that 9 out of the 10 division clubs where represented. I wish to thank everyone who took the time out of their Saturday to make this day an informative, sharing event.
The agenda was long but contained a lot of information that needed to be passed on to the clubs. I am proud to say I only went overtime by 8 minutes! Minutes will be distributed electronically by Friday, Oct. 8th.
November 20, 2010 - Growth Seminar
Please make plans to attend a regional Growth Seminar being held on Saturday, Nov. 20th in London. Information has been sent out electronically regarding this very important event. This is a joint project of Divisions 3, 4, 5 and 6 and is being conducted by Past Governor, Chuck MacIlravey. There is no cost to this event and lunch will be provided.
New YCPO Project for the Chatham-Kent Golden K
On September 25th the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K had a booth at the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit’s Learn Share Grow Day. Club member volunteers gave an age-appropriate, quality literature book to each child or parent/caregiver in attendance with the goal of promoting literacy. Approximately 120 English and French books were given out. There were 210 in attendance at the event, including 95 children, mostly 0-4 years of age. In total, 14 Club members volunteered in various capacities e.g. selecting and ordering books, putting labels on books to indicate they were compliments of the Club, purchasing a lunch box door prize, decorating and setting up the booth, greeting people and distributing books at the event.
Evaluations indicated that the free book was much appreciated by the children and their parents/caregivers. Tthere were very positive comments about the interaction with the children and the enthusiasm of the Kiwanians. YCPO Chairperson Jean Trudell reported on the project at a club meeting and recommended that the Club support participation in this event next year.
I am continuing with the installation of club officers as of today. Between now and Thursday I will have completed this for 8 clubs as well as for the Chatham-Kent Aktion Club. I will also be inducting one new member into the Aktion Club! I would love to do this for all the clubs in the Division so get out there and "Light the Fire" in your friends, neighbours and relatives about Kiwanis and all the great work that we do!
Let's get building our clubs!
November 21-23rd - Governor Paul Toussaint's visit to Division 3
I am currently working on a schedule of events for Governor Paul's visit to our division. As soon as the timelines are confirmed, I will be posting the schedule on-line and sending it out to all the clubs in Div. 3.
Stay tuned!
LG Sheila
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Week of September 27 thru October 1st Happenings
Sept 28th - At the Seaway Kiwanis meeting held on Tuesday, a cheque for $5000.00 was presented to Joanne Klauke-LeBelle, Executive Director of Harmony for Youth to help support this very worthwhile organization.
Harmony is an International organization of volunteers dedicated to serving the youth of our community and helping them build self-esteem, through the vehicle of the arts. Harmony was founded in 1995 by Joanne as a way to give back to the youth in her community. It gained Registered charitable status in 2001. More information on this group can be found at www.harmonyforyouth.org
Pictured above is Joanne and Seaway President Cindy Scholten.
The funds were raised by Seaway's TVCOGECO Bingo.
Thank you to the members of Seaway Kiwanis for supporting the youth in our community.
LG. Sheila
Harmony is an International organization of volunteers dedicated to serving the youth of our community and helping them build self-esteem, through the vehicle of the arts. Harmony was founded in 1995 by Joanne as a way to give back to the youth in her community. It gained Registered charitable status in 2001. More information on this group can be found at www.harmonyforyouth.org
The funds were raised by Seaway's TVCOGECO Bingo.
Thank you to the members of Seaway Kiwanis for supporting the youth in our community.
LG. Sheila
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 20-24th, 2010 Happenings
HUGS AND KISSES BEARS - OH MY!
On September 22nd, LG Sheila and President Allan McPhee from the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc. made a donation of 3 Hugs and Kisses Bears and 2 giant story/colouring books to the Paediatric Unit of Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ontario. The Hugs and Kisses bear were part of a Kiwanis International fundraiser done during the convention in Las Vegas. Kiwanians purchased 2 bears - 1 was kept and donated to a Paediatric Hospital and the other you got to take home to donate. Each bear was lovingly dressed and came with a "one of a kind" certificate. The giant story/colouring books will give a child the opportunity to have a distraction during their hospital stay.
Pictured left to right are LG Sheila Donald, Maternal Infant Child Program Manager Kelly Ross, Nurse Cathy Butler and President Allan McPhee.
LG BANNER TRANSFER AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
On Thursday, Sept. 23rd, PLG Don Burnard and President Cindy Scholten from the Seaway Kiwanis attended a dinner meeting held by the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc at the Honey and Locust Cafe.
This was the official transfer of the Lt. Governor banner from Seaway to the Sarnia Club which designates the Home Club of the LG. PLG Don summarized his 2 years as LG and thanked club members for their continued work for the good of Kiwanis and the children of the world.
Pictured left to right - Cindy Scholten, President of Seaway Kiwanis, PLG Don Burnard, President Allan McPhee of Sarnia Kiwanis and LG Sheila Donald.
Following the banner transfer, LG Sheila installed the incoming officers of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc.
Allan McPhee continues as President and Wayne Scarrow takes on the role of Secretary/Treasurer.
I wish to thank all past board members and club executive that have served our club over the past year.
After many years of service, Eldon Tomlinson, past Treasurer and Margaret Bradley, past Secretary have passed along their duties.
On a more personal note, after 32 years of dedicated service as an employee of Bluewater Health I have decided to retire. Wednesday, Sept. 29th is my last official day of work! I am excited to be turning this page in my life and to the future and all that it holds for me. I look forward to my term as your LG for the next 2 years and will try to meet and exceed your expectations. I cannot do this job alone and hope that, as a team, we can LIGHT THE FIRE within Kiwanis and make the future bright.
LG Sheila
On September 22nd, LG Sheila and President Allan McPhee from the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc. made a donation of 3 Hugs and Kisses Bears and 2 giant story/colouring books to the Paediatric Unit of Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ontario. The Hugs and Kisses bear were part of a Kiwanis International fundraiser done during the convention in Las Vegas. Kiwanians purchased 2 bears - 1 was kept and donated to a Paediatric Hospital and the other you got to take home to donate. Each bear was lovingly dressed and came with a "one of a kind" certificate. The giant story/colouring books will give a child the opportunity to have a distraction during their hospital stay.
LG BANNER TRANSFER AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
On Thursday, Sept. 23rd, PLG Don Burnard and President Cindy Scholten from the Seaway Kiwanis attended a dinner meeting held by the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc at the Honey and Locust Cafe.
This was the official transfer of the Lt. Governor banner from Seaway to the Sarnia Club which designates the Home Club of the LG. PLG Don summarized his 2 years as LG and thanked club members for their continued work for the good of Kiwanis and the children of the world.
Following the banner transfer, LG Sheila installed the incoming officers of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia, Inc.
Allan McPhee continues as President and Wayne Scarrow takes on the role of Secretary/Treasurer.
I wish to thank all past board members and club executive that have served our club over the past year.
After many years of service, Eldon Tomlinson, past Treasurer and Margaret Bradley, past Secretary have passed along their duties.
On a more personal note, after 32 years of dedicated service as an employee of Bluewater Health I have decided to retire. Wednesday, Sept. 29th is my last official day of work! I am excited to be turning this page in my life and to the future and all that it holds for me. I look forward to my term as your LG for the next 2 years and will try to meet and exceed your expectations. I cannot do this job alone and hope that, as a team, we can LIGHT THE FIRE within Kiwanis and make the future bright.
LG Sheila
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Local Sarnia Club Happenings - Week of Sept. 13 - 17th
DONATION MADE
On Friday, Sept. 17th, Jennifer McCullough from the Seaway Kiwanis Club made a $1000.00 cheque presentation to Jason Morningstar, a local fellow who has twice participated in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. This event occurs yearly and participants ride their bicycles across Canada to raise funds for Kids Cancer Programs. Jason has made the trip TWICE! This is the second year that Seaway Kiwanis has donated money in support of this very worthy cause. CONGRATULATIONS to Seaway Kiwanis.
The Seaway Kiwanis also donated $500.00 to the Kiwanis/Staples Back to School drive which provides 7 south Sarnia schools and Kinwood School in Forest much needed school supplies for children who are less fortunate. Thanks again to Seaway for supporting this cause.
NEW KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS
Thanks to the Economic Development Department, Peter Hungerford and the City Works Department for installing the new KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS. One is at the corner of Exmouth and Front Street and the other is on the City of Sarnia sign as you come into town on the River Road. I ordered the signs as a way of improving our branding and notoriety within the city and area. In order to keep Kiwanis clubs visible, we have to do the promotion.
KIWANIS/STAPLES BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
The Kiwanis Club of Sarnia has been leading the charge for this event for the past 8 years, 5 with the current Manager, Lynn Faubert, at our local Staples store in Sarnia. Every year has proven to be a winner for the children of south Sarnia and Forest schools. This year Staples did things a bit different. Customers could either purchase a pre-made kit of supplies or could just make a monetary donation. Monetary donations equaled approximately $5418.00 which as split equally between 8 schools that responded to Lynn at Staples with their "wish lists". The supplies were delivered on Wednesday, Sept. 15th by members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia and Sarnia/Lambton Golden K. Receiving schools were very pleased that they were able to submit their requirements to more closely match their actual needs within each school. Thank you to the schools that participated this year. We hope that our service to you is valuable! Pictured below is LG. Sheila and Principal Beth Wilbur-Smith at Kinwood Central School in Forest.
Purchased pre-developed kits were donated by Staples to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Myles Vanni, Executive Director, will ensure that those children that really need the help will receive it.
Stay tuned for more exciting news in the weeks ahead! LG Sheila Donald
On Friday, Sept. 17th, Jennifer McCullough from the Seaway Kiwanis Club made a $1000.00 cheque presentation to Jason Morningstar, a local fellow who has twice participated in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. This event occurs yearly and participants ride their bicycles across Canada to raise funds for Kids Cancer Programs. Jason has made the trip TWICE! This is the second year that Seaway Kiwanis has donated money in support of this very worthy cause. CONGRATULATIONS to Seaway Kiwanis.
The Seaway Kiwanis also donated $500.00 to the Kiwanis/Staples Back to School drive which provides 7 south Sarnia schools and Kinwood School in Forest much needed school supplies for children who are less fortunate. Thanks again to Seaway for supporting this cause.
NEW KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS
Thanks to the Economic Development Department, Peter Hungerford and the City Works Department for installing the new KIWANIS ROAD SIGNS. One is at the corner of Exmouth and Front Street and the other is on the City of Sarnia sign as you come into town on the River Road. I ordered the signs as a way of improving our branding and notoriety within the city and area. In order to keep Kiwanis clubs visible, we have to do the promotion.
KIWANIS/STAPLES BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
The Kiwanis Club of Sarnia has been leading the charge for this event for the past 8 years, 5 with the current Manager, Lynn Faubert, at our local Staples store in Sarnia. Every year has proven to be a winner for the children of south Sarnia and Forest schools. This year Staples did things a bit different. Customers could either purchase a pre-made kit of supplies or could just make a monetary donation. Monetary donations equaled approximately $5418.00 which as split equally between 8 schools that responded to Lynn at Staples with their "wish lists". The supplies were delivered on Wednesday, Sept. 15th by members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia and Sarnia/Lambton Golden K. Receiving schools were very pleased that they were able to submit their requirements to more closely match their actual needs within each school. Thank you to the schools that participated this year. We hope that our service to you is valuable! Pictured below is LG. Sheila and Principal Beth Wilbur-Smith at Kinwood Central School in Forest.
Stay tuned for more exciting news in the weeks ahead! LG Sheila Donald
Friday, September 17, 2010
Governor's Visit
GOVERNOR'S VISIT
Please be advised that Gov. Paul Toussaint and his wife will be visiting Division 3 Nov. 21st to Nov. 23rd.
I will be requesting input as to his divisional club visits at our first District Council Meeting that will be happening on Saturday, Oct. 2nd at Victoria Ave. Church in Chatham, Ontario. The meeting begins at 1000 am and concludes at 12 noon with Lunch and fellowship following.
Note-worthy Past Events
Thanks to President Lloyd and the members of the Leamington Kiwanis Club for a wonderful BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 11th. The drive from Sarnia was worth every bite of the delicious steak! Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits of this fundraiser for their Kiwanis Camp.
Upcoming Events
October 2 - Divisional Council Meeting in Chatham
October 6 - Windsor-Roseland Golden K's 25th Anniversary Celebration
October 7 - Leamington's 55th Anniversary Celebration
October 15 - Seaway Sarnia's Trivia Night
November 5-7 - Key Leader Weekend at the Circle Square Ranch in Brantford
November 20 - Growth Seminar for Division 3,4,5 and 6 in London
Updated Schedule of Officer Installations
| Meeting Day | Club Name | Time | Officer Installation |
| Thursday | Sarnia | 6:30pm | 23/09/2010 |
| Monday | Forest | 6:45pm | 04/10/2010 |
| Tuesday | Sarnia-Lambton Golden K | 9:30am | 05/10/2010 |
| Tuesday | Windsor | 5:45pm | 05/10/2010 |
| Wednesday | Windsor Roseland Golden K & Windsor East | 11:00am | 06/10/2010 |
| Thursday | Chatham-Kent Golden K | 9:30am | 07/10/2010 |
| Thursday | Aktion Club of Chatham-Kent | 12:00noon | 07/10/2010 |
| Thursday | Leamington | 5:00pm | 07/10/2010 |
| Tuesday | Seaway | 12:00pm | 12/10/2010 |
| Wednesday | Chatham | 6:00pm | 27/10/2010 |
Yours in Kiwanis Service, LG Sheila
Monday, September 13, 2010
Welcome to Division 3 Lt. Gov. site!
Hello All Members of Division 3!
Welcome to my Blog Spot. I will be posting information here so that everyone in the Division will be kept up to date on events and happenings within our division. Please find below my schedule for the installation of new Club Officers which will start on Thursday, Sept. 23rd.
Officer Installation Schedule - Sept/Oct. 2010 - Division 3
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