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.

 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 

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 

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!

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. 

Ted Boomer and LG Sheila

Charlie Woodward and LG Sheila

Lloyd Harrow and LG Sheila

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 

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.

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

Club Officer Installations almost complete!

October 24, 2011
Isn't it amazing how fast time passes!  I have been busy traveling throughout our wonderful division and have almost completed the installation of club officers for 2011-2012.  It never ceases to amaze me how a group of complete strangers can have such a wonderful bond through the power of Kiwanis!  
Several noteworthy things have happened within the last month.  Windsor Kiwanis's Sunshine Point Camp staff entered an on-line KRAFT Peanut Butter video contest for $10,000.00 and they WON!!!  This money will jump-start the necessary repairs to the camp's main recreation facility, Mollard Hall, which has been non-functional all summer long.  
At the installation of club officers for the Leamington club last week, a personal donation in excess of $30,000.00 was received from a member's son to enable necessary repairs to the Leamington Kiwanis Boys and Girls Camp.
Because both of these clubs struggle to keep the camps functioning and their commitment to the children of southwestern Ontario is evident by the existence of these camps, I have decided to award both clubs with the 4th quarter LG Ribbon Award.  CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH CLUBS!!!! 
Another item of interest - the Division has had a tie for the most net gain in membership for the year 2010-2011 and so the "Al Mifflin Award" will be shared for the 2011-2012 Kiwanis Year by the following clubs - The Kiwanis Club of Forest & The Kiwanis Club of the Seaway.  CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH CLUBS!!!  
Below are a few pictures of my travels and club installations.

 Installation of Chatham Aktion Club President Bob

 Installation of Chatham-Kent Golden K Club President John Tole

 Installation of Forest Club President Martin Brunner

 Kiwanis Club of Leamington officers - left to right - PP Lloyd Honey, President Leo Smith, Secretary Elaine Mayer, Treasurer Charlene Vlodarchuk, Board member John Vlodarchuk, President Elect Chet Gilba, Board member Bill Hutchinson and in the front is Board member James Ives.

 Sarnia Club President Allan McPhee and LG Sheila 

 Sarnia-Lambton Golden K President David Murray and LG Sheila 

 Seaway Kiwanis PP Ken Machan and current President Ken Stothers

 Windsor Club President Ram Sridhar and LG Sheila 

 Windsor East President Betty Vollmer and LG Sheila

 Windsor-Roseland Golden K President Sarah Shklov and LG Sheila

Kiwanis Leaders - Get Ready, Get Set.............GO!!!

Sept. 29, 2011
There are only 2 days left in the 2010-2011 administrative Kiwanis year which means new Leadership is about to take over in each Kiwanis Club.  This is a time for reflection, honesty, team spirit boosting and excitement.  As a member of your club you know what needs to be done.  Don't wait for "the other member" to get the ball rolling..........give that ball the push it needs to get started!!  
Everyone knows what the word "Passion" means.  Merriam Webster's on-line dictionary gives the following definition of passion - "A strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object or concept".  I think the dictionary should just have the word "Kiwanian" next to passion!  We are all passionate about the work that we do for the children of the world.  It is our passion and drive that binds us all together and keeps us focused on the true prize - serving the children of the world and seeing those precious smiles.
I am in the process of making my visits to each club for their Club Officer installations for the 2011-2012 year.  I wish all incoming Officers and Directors all the best for the coming year.  You have all set goals for your year as reported at the Division Council Meeting on Sept. 17th.  Do your very best to reach and possibly surpass your goals over the next year.  I am here for you, the members and leaders.  I will assist you in any way I can if asked.  I can't make miracles happen but you can!  Try something new.  Make sure that the service you are providing to your community is still relevant.  Think about doing a Community Assessment.  It takes time but may pay off in the end for your club.  
So, get ready, get set..........................GO!!
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Kiwanis Year!
LG Sheila