Forest Kiwanis - Distinguished Club Status Achieved

Monday, July 9, 2012
It is my honour to announce that the Kiwanis Club of Forest has achieved Distinguished Club Status for the 2010-2011 administrative year under Gov. Paul Toussaint.  I had the pleasure of presenting Past President Glen Starkey and Secretary Angela Baarda with their Distinguished pins at their club BBQ hosted by Jeff and Kristie Cable.  Congratulations to them both and to the club for all of their hard work for the community of Forest and surrounding area.

 Distinguished President Glen, LG Sheila and Distinguished Secretary Angela

DR. JOHN WINS AS VP KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

5PM - Friday, June 29, 2012
I am so pleased to announce from New Orleans that Dr. John Button has been elected as Vice President of Kiwanis International on the first ballot!!!!  What a wonderful time for the Eastern Canada and Caribbean District of Kiwanis!  We are so proud to call the future President of Kiwanis our friend.  Pictures will follow soon so stay tuned.
LG Sheila

Kiwanis One Day at LKCC

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Kiwanis One Day - a day when all Kiwanians throughout the world join together and do service projects in their communities.  The official date for this event was Saturday, April 21st but in Canada the weather does not always cooperate with us so many clubs selected a date in May to do their work.  Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia and the Sarnia-Lambton Golden K got together after their meeting on Tuesday to do some "sprucing up" activities at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre.  Many hands make light work.

 Graffiti is gone - thanks to Carla

 Weeds are gone - thanks Bev, Ron and Mike

 Our new sign is up!

 Walk ways are swept - thanks Bev, Ron and Mike

 Playground area weeded and raked - thanks Sheila, Jerry and Stan

After we completed out activities outdoors we were treated to a wonderful lunch provided by Executive Director Bev.  As with any project of this magnitude, the work continues!!!

LG Sheila 

Leamington Kiwanis Boys and Girls Camp gets a Facelift!

May 4, 2012
The Leamington Kiwanis Boys and Girls Camp on Seacliff Drive recently received a facelift to repair the grounds, driveway and parking at the camp.  

 project foreman Kiwanian John and renovation/capital expenditure chair Gary studying area north of pavilion where topsoil, leveling, seeding, etc. has taken place

 Picture 2 & 3 - north of bunk house repair of ruts in lawn, add topsoil, bulldoze to level out, seeding, etc

Increased parking area in front of Mess Hall and road repairs ' look Ma, no potholes'!

US Consul General Speaks at Can-Am Banquet

April 30, 2012
The Kiwanis Club of Forest, Ontario recently hosted the 24th Annual Canada-US Goodwill Banquet at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176.  Despite it being a rainy day, the turn out was fantastic.  175 Kiwanians and guests celebrated together with great food, great fellowship and great music.  
The key note speaker was US Consul General to Ontario, Mr. Kevin Johnson.  His topic was on Canada-US relationships and how we are on the road to making them better for everyone.  Congratulations to President Martin and his team for hosting such a wonderful event!

 Entertainment by the Forest Community Singers

 Consul General Kevin, AnneMarie and President Martin in discussions

 Lambton Secondary High School Key Club President, Gov. Elect Peter Tudisco's wife Joanne and Gov. Elect Peter

 Consul General Kevin Johnson

Many Past Lt. Governor's and their wives attended the event

Kiwanis Kineto Theatre goes Digital!!!

Division 3's First Walter Zeller!!!

April 23, 2012
It was a wonderful evening in Forest, Ontario yesterday.  Mary Alice Marchand, Division Coordinator for the ELIMINATE Project traveled from Chatham, Ontario with 3 other members of the Chatham-Kent Golden K to give her presentation to the Forest Club members.  Dr. John's message hit home.  There were few dry eyes in the meeting room after viewing his address.  To top off the evening and hit home the need to assist with this project, LGE Bud Orr presented Mary Alice with a personal cheque in the amount of $1400.00 which makes Bud our FIRST Walter Zeller Fellow in Division 3.  Bud is leading by example and issued a challenge to his class of LGE's to follow suit and donate to the cause. 

Thank you Bud for leading the charge for Division 3.

LG Sheila