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West Virginia June 2011

Kiwanis Mountaineer Bulletin

Table of Contents:

Page 1: Call to Convention

Page 2: Call to convention

Page 3: Registration Form

Page 4: Delegate Certification Form

Page 5: Kiwanian of the Year Form

Page 6: Order of Events

Page 7: Program Ad Form

Page 8: From the Governor’s Desk

Page 9: Eliminate Project Update

Page 10: Bridgeport Kiwanis

Page 11: What is Kiwanis?

Page 12: Distinguished District

Page 13: Taste of Putnam

Page 14: Division 8 and 9; Ozzie

Ellison; Johnny Walker

Page 15: Greenbrier Kiwanis

Page 16: Wellsburg Kiwanis

Page 17: Aktion club of Weirton

Page 18: Website; Convention dates

May 16, 2011

CALL TO THE 2011 DISTRICT CONVENTION

Dear Kiwanian!

You are hereby invited to attend the 2011 West Virginia Dis-

trict Kiwanis Convention, hosted by the West Charleston

Kiwanis Club, on August 12-14, 2011, at the Marriott Town

Center hotel complex in downtown Charleston. The theme

for our convention this year will be “The Magic of Service”.

Events and Opportunities include:

A Friday-night cookout and West Virginia Power baseball outing;

4 informative educational sessions (all different than past conferences);

An informative general session on the Eliminate Project;

An excursion to the State Capitol and WV Cultural Center;

A fun and helpful service project inside the hotel;

House of Delegates where the 2011-2012 Governor and Governor-elect will be elect-

ed;

Installation of 2011-2012 District Board of Trustees;

Awards and recognition for the 2010-2011 year;

2011-12 club officer training sessions;

Important District meetings;

A great keynote speaker/entertainer; and

Hospitality Room – Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Accommodations:

The Marriott Town Center. $101 per night, plus taxes and fees. Call 800.228.9290 for reservations. Rooms will be held only until July 18,

2011, so you should book your room now to avoid likely increases after that date. Mention the West Virginia District of Kiwanis Interna-

tional to get the Convention rate.

Registration:

The registration fees are: $30.00 for Kiwanians, $10.00 for Kiwanis Member Spouses and $5 for each non-Kiwanian guest. To help de-

fray costs, as with the Mid-Year Conference, a $10 registration will be imposed for those who attend one or two meals but do not regis-

ter for the entire convention. Registration is due by August 1, 2011. NO REFUNDS FOR MEALS OR REGISTRATION CAN BE

GRANTED AFTER AUGUST 9th.

Great conventions are expensive. Our District has worked diligently to secure very nice convention locations for us. Registration & con-

vention fees are standard to help pay for conventions, and advertising revenue is critical in helping the District to stay on budget for these

events. Thanks for your cooperation in helping support the convention. Please plan to attend and take advantage of this excellent oppor-

tunity to transact the business of the District, to meet with Kiwanians from across the District, and to enjoy the fun and fellowship.

The official convention functions begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and the convention will officially end with the installation of the 2011-2012

District Board of Trustees on Sunday morning. However, we have an excellent pre- convention outing planned for Friday night as a cook-

out and trip to the ballpark to see the local West Virginia Power minor-league baseball game. Bus service will be provided from the hotel,

and we will have the opportunity to sit together as a group, and the cookout will be in an area of the stadium reserved specifically for West

Virginia Kiwanians! Return service will be available at different times during the evening. There will also be an optional excursion on Sat-

urday afternoon to the State Capitol complex for those who do not have other meetings to attend, providing there is sufficient interest ex-

pressed on registration forms.

Program ads are a great way for a local business or nonprofit, Kiwanis club, or K-Family Member to promote their work or recognize an

individual. Please consider purchasing an ad in the program this year by completing and returning this form.

Your club may participate in the following contests:

Scrapbook

Bulletin

Website

Brochure; and

Business Card (must be designed by the owner, not professionally).

The first three winners in each contest will receive an award at the convention. Please bring your entries to the convention and submit

them during registration.

Please provide copies of all information immediately to your club members. Please encourage attendance at the convention. There are

many new developments in Kiwanis: a new Global Campaign for Children, elections, new club training and reporting procedures, new

Distinguished Club criteria for 2011-12, and other improvements. Please ensure that your club is well-represented to get this information

and so that your members may have the opportunity to experience an event as a part of the larger Kiwanis community in West Virginia,

AND DON’T MISS MICHAEL AMMAR!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to

seeing you in Charleston and until then, I remain

Yours in Kiwanis Service,

Kevin Dean, WV District Gov.

In addition, although our lunch speaker is yet to be finalized, I am absolutely thrilled to announce that our speaker/performer

Saturday evening will be world-renowned magician and motivator and Logan, WV native Michael Ammar! Michael is the son

of the late former West Virginia Kiwanis Governor and Kiwanis International Trustee A.S. “Buddy” Ammar, the namesake of

our district’s Kiwanian of the Year Award. In addition to speaking and performing at Saturday evening’s banquet, Michael has

agreed to present the award this year which recognizes his father’s many contributions to the West Virginia Kiwanis Family by

honoring the individual who in the past year most exemplifies what Buddy stood for. More information on Michael and his

career is available on his website at www.ammarmagic.com. Arguably the world’s greatest sleight of hand magician and named

one of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th Century by The Magic Magazine, Michael combines skill and humor in a

unique presentation sure to delight and amaze everyone in attendance. He has been seen on “The Tonight Show” and “The Late

Show with David Letterman” among others, and he lectures, teaches and performs all over the world. You will not want to miss

Michael’s dramatic and exciting return to the West Virginia Kiwanis family!

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WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

2011 District Convention

August12-14, 2011

MARRIOTT TOWN CENTER,

200 LEE STREET EAST, Charleston, WV

REGISTRATION FORM

Kiwanian and Spouse/Guest __________________________________________________________________

Last name, First name, (Nickname)

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ____________________ Email: __________________________________________

Club name: ______________________________________ Div.: ______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Package #1: Registration fees for full Conference: Registration and meals must be received by August 1, 2011

Kiwanian 1 x $30 = ___________

Kiwanian spouse 1 x $10 = ___________

Non-Kiwanian adult guests ___ x $5 = __________ Subtotal __________________

Friday Evening Cookout and Baseball Game ____ x $25 = _______

Saturday breakfast on your own

Saturday Interclub Luncheon ____ x $22 = _______

Saturday Evening 6 PM Banquet ____ x $30 = _______

Sunday Morning Brunch ____ x $19 = _______ Subtotal ___________________

TOTAL Enclosed for Registration and meals Total ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Package #2: Registration fees for those attending only one meal and no other event or forum

Registration required ___ x $10 = _______

Saturday Interclub Luncheon ____ x $22 = _______

OR Saturday Evening 6 PM Banquet ____ x $30 = _______

TOTAL Enclosed for Registration and meals Total _______

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: West Charleston Kiwanis Club—Conference

Mail Registration form with payment to: Lana Frye 5324 Bentbrook Rd Charleston, WV 25313 Phone 304-776-4213

Registration and meal forms MUST be received by August 1, 2011

ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE BY CALLING the Marriott Town Center use Reservation Code:

―WV District of Kiwanis International‖ Phone: 800-228-9290 www.charlestonmarriott.com

Convention Room Rate: $101 per day plus taxes and fees Convention room rate will be held until July 18, 2011

*************No cancellations for registrations or meals will be accepted after July 9, 2011*************************

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District Certification Form for Club Representation

August 12-14, 2011 Marriott Town Center

Charleston, WV

Article VIII– Section 6, conventions

The following members were duly selected by the:

Kiwanis Club of ________________________________________________

1st Delegate ________________________________________________

2nd Delegate ________________________________________________

3rd Delegate ________________________________________________

Signatures _________________________________ ________________________________

Club President Club Secretary

Please list up to three alternatives as provided for in Article VIII, Section 6 of the Bylaws shown above:

1st Alternate _________________________________________________

2nd Alternate _________________________________________________

3rd Alternate _________________________________________________

Please Hand Carry This List To The

Convention And Turn It In At Registration

Candidates for District Office will be allowed a five-minute nomination speech and a three-minute seconding

speech. Please observe these time constraints.

Divisions should be prepared to confirm and appoint lieutenant Governors-Designate for the 2011-2012 (if no

one has been selected to date) and elect candidates for the office of Lieutenant Governor-elect for the 2012-

2013 year. Lieutenant Governors need to be elected at least one year in advance so that proper training can be

provided. Candidates need to be reported to the District Secretary by June 1, of the year of their election.

Each charted club in good standing in the District shall be entitles, at an convention, to three (3) delegates, two of whom

shall be the president and president-elect. Each chartered club at the time of the selection of delegates for the convention

may choose one (1) alternate for each delegate, including the president and president-elect. A chartered club in good

standing may, in the event of having no member to serve as their delegate to a District convention, select and certify one

currently active Past Lieutenant Governor from another club within their division to serve as their delegate to said con-

vention.

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A.S. “Buddy” Ammar Kiwanian of the Year Nomination Form

Club Name: ________________________________________

Nominee: ________________________________________

Nominee’s Biography:

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Reasons for Nomination: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Submitted by: _________________________________ ____________________ ______________________

Name Title Date

One nomination per club accepted. Please return this completed form to Kevin Dean,

District Governor, 19 Avery Dr., Morgantown, WV, 26508, or by email wvkiwa-

nisgovernor@gmail.com. Please use additional sheets, as necessary. Attach or in-

clude any supporting documentation, as necessary. Due Date: July 15, 2011.

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ORDER OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

(All events occur at the Marriott Town Center, Charleston unless

otherwise indicated. Times are approximate and are subject to adjustment.)

Friday, August 12, 2011

11:00 am to 3:00 pm 2011-2012 Lt. Governor training with John Kyle (Lunch will be included.)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm District Board Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration, Lobby

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Cookout and West Virginia Power home game against the Charleston River Dogs Appalachian Power Park

(Bus transportation will be provided.)

9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Saturday, August 13, 2011 Breakfast on your own 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration, Lobby

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Kiwanis Store

9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening Session

Pledge

Welcome

Introduction of Guests

Business Updates

Overview of Convention – Governor Kevin Dean

9:45 am – 10:35 am Kiwanis Forum Sessions I & II

To be announced

10:45 am – 11:35 pm Kiwanis Forum Sessions III & IV

To be announced

11:45 am – 12:20 pm General Session to discuss

“The Eliminate Project”

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Interclub Luncheon

Welcome and Pledge

America

Invocation

Introduction of head table – Governor Kevin Dean

LUNCHEON

Speakers

Adjournment

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Division Caucuses - Lt. Governors presiding

Saturday, August 13, contd.

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm HOUSE OF DELEGATES

2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Excursion to the State Capitol and WV Cultural Center (Bus transportation provided.)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Service Project Opportunity

3:30 pm– 4:30 pm Presidents and Secretaries Training

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm WV Kiwanis Foundation Meeting

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Past Governors/Lt. Governors Meeting

Immediate Past Distinguished Gov. Tina Larch presiding

5:45 pm Receiving Line

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Governor’s Banquet

Welcome

Pledge

America

Invocation

Introduction of Head Table – Governor Kevin Dean

BANQUET SERVICE

Introduction of Speaker

Keynote Speaker/Entertainment: Michael Ammar

2010-2011 Club Excellence Awards

Kiwanian of the Year

Closing Prayer

Adjournment

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Sunday, August 14, 2011

9:00 am – 9:30 am Religious Services

9:30 am – 10:00 am Kiwanis Memorial Service

10:00 am – 11:30 am Breakfast Buffet

Installation of 2011-2012 Board

Outgoing Governor Remarks

Incoming Governor Remarks

On to New Orleans

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Meeting of New Board

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WEST VIRGINIA KIWANIS DISTRICT 2011 District CONFERENCE

PROGRAM AD FORM

Program ads are a great way to support the West Virginia Kiwanis District and the district's gatherings. A lot of costs go into making a successful conference. In addition, ads are a great way for a local business or nonprofit, Kiwanis club, or K family member to promote their work or recognize an individual. Please consider purchasing an ad in the program this year by completing and returning this form.

Name of Organization __________________________________________

Contact Person _______________________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________

Email Address _______________________________________________

Ad Size:

_____ Full Page: Actual Size, 4.5 x 7.5 tall ($100) (1 per page)

_____ Half Page: Actual Size, 4.5 x 3.5 tall ($60) (2 per page)

_____ Business Card: Actual Size, 3.5 x 1.75 tall ($25) (3 per page)

NOTE:

All ads must be camera-ready in black & white only and received not later than JULY 29, 2011.

Ads can be mailed or emailed to the information below. Check must accompany ad if by mail, or must be received within 7 days after emailing ad (but no later than July 29, 2011).

Checks should be made payable to West Virginia Kiwanis District and mailed to Sean Jackson (address be-

low):

Send ads to: By Email: (preferred) smjack2@gotmc.net Or by Mail:

Sean Jackson

574D RD 3 Bruin Drive

Wellsburg, WV 26070

Phone: 304.527.3095

Online training for club leaders and lieutenant governors

URL: www.KiwanisOne.org/CLE and http://www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/default.aspx?PageID=286

Club Leadership Education is still available—online

Did you miss your district’s Club Leadership Education session? It’s not too late to receive this valuable training—just go online at www.KiwanisOne.org/CLE. Self-guided tutorials are ready whenever you are and are specific to each position: secretary/treasurer, president, membership chairman, lieutenant governor and—new this year—board member. The new board member module includes Roberts Rules of Order, basic board function and structure and knowledge that will be helpful in running smooth, productive meetings. Log on as often as you like to use this information as a resource. Another valuable resource for new leaders is the Leadership guide (http://www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/default.aspx?PageID=286), which includes a list of responsibilities, timelines and sample forms. Download the entire guide or the appropriate section.

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From the Governor’s Desk

I know it is a cliché, but time real-

ly does fly when you’re having fun. I

cannot believe that we are more than half-

way through our mutual terms of office.

But we still have several months to go,

and there are many goals which I hope

you and your club will continue to pur-

sue. Although we have had real success

in building new or reactivating Service

Leadership Programs (SLP) this year,

there are still fully one-third of our clubs which do not sponsor an active SLP. We are not making any pro-

gress on this particular front, and we are truly missing a golden opportunity not only to help the students of

our communities, but to set the Kiwanis experience apart from our competition. I cannot emphasize strongly

enough how important it is to sponsor at least one SLP, and I and our district administrators will do anything

you need to help you along in this process. Please let us know how we can help. You may assume that be-

cause we are nearing the end of the school year, that this process must end, but when building a brand new

SLP, it is often much more productive to deal with school administrators and prospective faculty advisors

when school is not in session so that they have the time to discuss the matter. To be able to create a new SLP

by September, you really do need to start planning now, so please take advantage of this most critical aspect

of being a Kiwanian and develop a direct relationship with the youth of your community. You will never be

sorry, and your club will absolutely positively grow as a result.

I want to congratulate Immediate Past Governor Tina Larch and Immediate Past District Secretary

(and current First Lady) Larissa Dean, as well as all of our 2009-2010 club officers for being designated by

Immediate Past Kiwanis International President Paul Palazzolo as a Distinguished District for 2009-2010.

This is the second year in a row West Virginia has been so designated, and it is an achievement of which we

all should be very proud. Only seven of the 30 districts in North America received this designation for 2009-

2010!

We are trying a new process with this edition of the Mountaineer Bulletin. An electronic copy of the

bulletin has been emailed to every member of the district for which we have a valid e-mail address, and a

hard copy is being mailed only to each club’s president and secretary. We ask that the presidents and secre-

taries print out copies and share them with your club members to ensure that everyone receives a copy. All

members may sign up on the Kiwanis website at www.kiwanisone.org and provide a valid email address, and

that information will make it into our email distribution list automatically. You need your club’s ID number

and your individual member number, and your club secretary has this information from your club’s roster if

you do not. We are making this change for a number of reasons: to be more effective and efficient in the

distribution of the information so that it gets into the hands of our members in a speedy fashion, to save mon-

ey on printing and mailing costs which can be used for other purposes, and ultimately, if this process is

deemed successful, to publish the bulletin more regularly than the current three (3) editions per year. Your

feedback is important, however, so please contact me (wvkiwanisgovernor@gmail.com) or Editor Bernie

(wvkisecy@frontier.com) to let us know your thoughts on the matter.

Most of you are aware that we have launched a new district website: www.wv.kiwanisone.org. If

you have not seen it, I encourage you to take a look. It has up-to-date information about all district activities,

and you have the ability through the site to submit news stories and pictures from your club’s events for eve-

ryone to read about. In addition to news submission, the website has information on the meeting times and

locations of every club in the District to facilitate Interclubs, you can download important information such

as convention registration materials, Board of Trustees minutes, District Policies & Bylaws, and West Vir-

ginia Kiwanis Foundation materials. Please take advantage of this very significant resource to promote the

Kiwanis experience with your membership, and to grow your club.

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Eliminate Project Update

As you are aware, Kiwanis International is once again partnering with

UNICEF on a new Global Campaign for Children: The Eliminate Project –

Kiwanis eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus. The World Health Or-

ganization credits the Kiwanis-UNICEF partnership with raising the collective

IQ of the world through our efforts to combat Iodine Deficiency Disorders in

the mid-‗90s through the mid 2000s. After a year-long selection process be-

gun at the 2009 Kiwanis International Convention in Nashville, the new pro-

ject and partnership were announced last summer at the Kiwanis Interna-

tional Convention in Las Vegas. We are partnering with UNICEF to raise

$110 million to eliminate this preventable disease by the 100th anni-

versary of Kiwanis in July 2015.

The last ten months have been primarily about planning and education, and

the project will be kicked off in earnest at this summer‘s Kiwanis Internation-

al Convention in Geneva, Switzerland. However, many decisions have been made regarding the struc-

ture of the program and various honors available to clubs; donations can be accepted now.

As in the past, clubs or individuals contributing $1,000 will still be eligible for a Hixson Fellowship, how-

ever a new award has been created for this project: the Zeller Fellowship. ―Zellers‖ require a contribu-

tion of $1,250 paid in no more than two annual installments. Charter Zellers must be paid in full before

September 30, 2011 to be designated as a member of the initial class of Zeller designees.

In addition to individual honors, the Kiwanis International Foundation is seeking clubs to be designated

as a Model Club by pledging to donate no less than $750 per member through the life of the campaign.

Monies donated to the Eliminate Project for Hixsons and Zellers (or other Kiwanis International Founda-

tion honors), as well as monies donated by individual members of a club or from any fundraising efforts

contributed by the club will count toward the fulfillment of this pledge. To put this amount in perspec-

tive, a club of 20 members which contributes $4 per member per week between now and the end of the

campaign will meet this pledge. Of course donations of any amount are welcomed. Clubs which are

able are also asked to consider making a $2,000 initial contribution before the convention in Geneva.

These contributions will most likely come from clubs which have established club treasuries and suffi-

cient funds on-hand now.

Why focus on these individual and club pledges and commitments now? Because early money is like

yeast – it raises the dough! Early giving will be critical to the success of this project. As potential con-

tributors see money coming in, they are actually more likely to contribute, whereas if the campaign

starts off too slowly, we will be challenged in building the momentum necessary to achieve our goal.

Nearly 100,000 mothers and babies in 38 countries around the world die needless deaths each and eve-

ry year because they do not have access to tetanus shots. A series of three inoculations costing a total

of $1.80 will protect these mothers from tetanus and will pass on the immunity to their unborn children

until they too can be inoculated. Tetanus is a disease that can absolutely be stopped, if only the shots

can make it into the remote and undeveloped areas where the disease is still very prevalent. This is

what you are asked to support and to be a part of.

Kiwanis can change history – again, with your help and the help of your club, and your Service Leader-

ship Program members. By partnering with UNICEF, Kiwanis has the ability to eliminate maternal/

neonatal tetanus from the globe. Please join us.

The Kiwanis International Foundation will be publishing Fundraising, Service, Public Relations and Social Media toolkits that will be available to you at www.theeliminateproject.org. Your club can also get much more

information right now about the disease and the project on that same website, and donations are also

accepted there. For those more comfortable, checks for donations can be mailed to The Eliminate Pro-

ject Campaign, c/o The Kiwanis International Foundation, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN

46268.

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Bridgeport Kiwanis Meeting May 9, 2011

The Bridgeport Kiwanis held

their May regular meeting, Monday,

May 9, at Panera Bread meeting

room. Club president Lu Anne Bush

called the meeting to order.

Guest speaker was Bridgeport

High School Key Club recently

elected, Co-President, sophomore,

Brooke Clemons. She updated the

Kiwanis on upcoming activities and

commented on the past year. “We

had a wonderful district leadership

training session at the Best Western

April 15, 16, 17. Our club has had a

great year. I especially liked our

March of Dimes Stuffed Bear project

that benefited the WVU Children's

Hospital. Mrs. Keener and Mrs. Cox are super advisors. We are so fortunate to have these two fine teachers.

We will miss our seniors.” Clemons went on to list the other officers: Co-President Katie Wilshere, Vice

President; Nichole Martin, Co-Secretaries; Kaitlin Romine and Jessica Crim, Treasurer; Zach Stafford, Bul-

let Edition; James Jesmer, and District Bulletin editor; Cameron Nelson. “We are really looking forward to

the Key Club International Convention June 29-July 2 in Phoenix.” Remarked Clemons.

Other upcoming Key Club events were announced: The Bake Sale-Yard Sale- Car wash is set for May

21. June 4th, the club plans a trip to Kennywood.

The nominating committee for 2011-13 Kiwanis Club officers was set up. Richard Bailey is chair, as-

sisted by Susan Lawrence.

Susan Lawrence reported on the upcoming Benedum Festival fishing derby project. The annual kid's

fishing derby will be held Saturday, July 9, at Deegan Lake park. Free admission. Prizes for most, largest

fish. Ages 12 and under. Registration 7:30 A.M. Competition ends at 10 A.M. Children must be accompa-

nied by an adult and bring own fishing gear. The BHS Key Club will assist in the project.

Richard Yurko announced the Bridgeport Kiwanis selections to Mountaineer Boys and Girls State. “We

are pleased to report that to outstanding BHS Juniors; Cameron Nelson and Jena Householder will be two of

a number of fine students representing our community in June.”

President Bush announced the date for the Annual Fall Buckwheat and Sausage Feed project: Saturday,

September 17, 8-Noon at the Benedum Civic Center.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13. This meeting will be a membership meeting which

Bridgeport area residents interested in joining Bridgeport Kiwanis are cordially invited. Meeting time 4:30,

Panera Bread Cafe meeting room.

Submitted by Richard S. Bailey 304 842 3436

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West Virginia Kiwanians:

My Name is Megan Savage and I am the Kiwanis Family Chair for the Key Club district. I know you are

asking yourself what is a Kiwanis Family Chair? I hope that you have a better understanding of my position

in this statement. I have several thoughts about this Position and I hope to share them with you. I encourage

all Kiwanis members to become involved in the Service Leadership Programs and especially ones that you

currently sponsor. As a Service Leadership Program member, I can say that we really look forward to your

advice and counsel, but what you may not know is you are also helping shape our future. How, you may

ask? There are several ways: you take your time to help with our projects; you listen to us and are very pa-

tient, but at the same time let us learn by our mistakes; and you show us how it feels to put others' needs be-

fore our own, and how a good citizen is always there for those that are in need. We watch and learn what it

takes to be come a very effective and respected citizen in our communities, and that yes, even though we are

young our time and thoughts are important. You are helping shape the future when you participate more

with Service Leadership Programs. Today's youth are tomorrow's future, so in all reality, you are making an

important investment in the future, and we appreciate all that you do.

That is why I would like to extend an open invitation to come and join us at our Key Club Fall Rallies

and our District Conventions. It is important that we all work together to see our District grow and make it

stronger. I would also like to see more Kiwanians participate in Service Leadership Programs projects, as

well as more participation on the part of of the Key Club, Builders Club, Circle K, K-Kids and Aktion Club

members with their counterparts, the Kiwanians. If you have any questions please drop me an e-mail and I

will be back with you as soon as I can, and I look forward to working with you this year to improve especially

the relationship between Kiwanis and Key Club in the great West Virginia District!

What is Kiwanis? A Key Clubber’s Perspective

It is an international Coeducational service Club founded in 1915, It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indi-

ana, Current Membership is 240,000 members in 7,700 clubs in 80 nations the average age is 57, 74% men

and 26% women.

The Name "Kiwanis" was coined from the Otchipew American Indians expression " Nunc-Kee-Wanis"

variously translated as " we trade", " we share our talents," " we make a noise," or "we meet". This was orgin-

ally the motto of the Kiwanis, translated as " We Build." The Current Motto is " Serving the children of the

world". Members of the club are called Kiwanians.

I would like to give my definition of Kiwanis, Kiwanis to me is a group of volunteers who are trustworth,

honest, caring, compassionate, and understanding that give their time unselfishly an extraordinary group of

men and women who can work together as a well oiled machine, who sits down in a round table discussion to

make the community and those in it a better place to live, but it not only goes in the communities but also

around the world, They have the ability to walk a mile in other shoes showing compassion, patience, and un-

derstanding, they give their time and never ask anything in return, I have often heard my Dad tell me that "

Kiwanis" waslike Christmas 24 hours a day 365 days a year, and Once I had the opportunity to attend a Kiwa-

nis function I had an idea, but after I joined the Builders Club it was then and there I totally understood what

my Dad was talking about. So it has been by participation that I totally understand what the True Meaning of

Kiwanis, Kiwanians are not Miracle workers but they are very compassionate Men and Women who through

their tireless efforts, to make an impact in this world to make it a safer place for all those who need it, It may

be putting in a playground, or building a Handicap ramp and someone's home, to the Education of the youth,

or just someone whom you can sit and talk with, I can honestly say that I have never seen a Kiwanian ever call

attention to what they do, but I truly beileve like my dad Kiwanian' s really and truly are " Hero's" now that

is to me what " Kiwanis" is.

Your Friend In Key Club Service, Megan Savage Kiwanis Family Chair wvkckfamily@gmail.com

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Discover Geneva URL: www.kiwanisone.org/convention

Kiwanis International is truly international. Our organization has clubs in 70 nations and geographic areas and serves children worldwide. And once a year all 250,000 Kiwanis club members are invited to the international convention, (link to www.kiwanisone.org/convention) which this year is hosted in a truly international location: Geneva, Switzerland. Did you know there are more than 7,000 Kiwanis members in Switzerland? Get a glimpse of Kiwanis’ global reach. Explore Geneva

From the Governor’s Desk (continued)

Lastly, our District Convention is coming up on August 12-14, 2011 at the Marriott Town Center

in Charleston. Although it may seem a bit far-removed, this is the last edition of the bulletin which will be

printed before the convention, so your application materials and agenda information are included herein.

Of course, a hard copy of the application materials will be mailed separately to each club president and

secretary, they will always be available on the district website, and I will email them out again in my June,

July and August email communications. This convention is being hosted by the West Charleston Kiwanis,

we will be attending a West Virginia Power baseball game on Friday evening, and we are working on se-

curing good speakers, entertainment, and service project opportunities. It promises to be the best conven-

tion ever, and I hope to have 200 people in attendance. So please make your plans now, and please regis-

ter early. Early registrations help immensely with the planning and organization for these events.

Larissa and I very much look forward to seeing you all again in Charleston. Until that time, I hope

you have a very enjoyable and productive summer in Kiwanis service and fellowship!

Tina, Kevin, and Bernie,

Congratulations on being officially named "Distinguished". Y'all

worked very hard to achieve this and you certainly deserve it.

Y'all have turned your District around and have done what you

had to do.

I know that you will keep this trend going and I look forward to

seeing West Virginia be Distinquished for many years in the fu-

ture.

Keep up the great work - I know that your members and leaders

have to be proud and excited about this and they have y'all to

thank.

WELL DONE!!!!!! Johnny Johnson, KI Trustee

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May 30, 2011

Taste of Putnam Off to a Great Start

by William McDonald

Kiwanis Club of Putnam County

What a successful first Taste of Putnam for the Kiwanis Club of Putnam County! Despite grey skies

and chilly temperatures, upwards of a thousand residents had a great time tasting the fantastic food served up

by 11 vendors. The hungry tasters sampled everything from chicken salad with ginger sauce to grilled Ro-

maine lettuce, and crab cakes to Key lime cheesecake.

Repeatedly folks said, “You have to make this an annual event—it’s great!” And the restaurants were

obviously happy to meet so many potential customers. Club member Clay Wymer reported that he spoke to

9 of the 11 restaurants and all nine said they planned to come back to Valley Park next year.

Patrons at the event purchased tickets at 50 cents each from Kiwanis and then paid vendors with tick-

ets; each food sample was variously priced between one and six tickets. Vendors redeemed their tickets for

cash at the Kiwanis’ “office” after the event.

Deb Frost, president of the Kiwanis Club of Putnam County, coordinated the overall planning process

for the Taste of Putnam. Michael Henshall, club member and past administrator of the Taste of Charleston,

was key in recruiting restaurants and providing logistical expertise for the event. Members Gary Dickens and

Clay Wymer obtained sponsorship money from City Insurance ($2,500) and Wholesale Tire ($2,500). The

Putnam Parks, Putnam County Schools, City of Hurricane, and the County Commissioners all provided assis-

tance.

The Kiwanis Club of Putnam County had three income streams from the event: 1) vendor application

fees ($75 @ vendor), 2) 25% of the gross food sales, and 3) 100% of the profits from beverage sales

(beverage booths were staffed by Kiwanians). The Kiwanis Club netted approximately $3,000 from the

event. The Taste of Putnam is expected to be even bigger next year with, possibly, 15 or more restaurants

participating. Club member Kim Maring predicted, “With good weather, we will double our attendance next

year.”

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News for Divisions 8 and 9, submitted by Daniel Savage

On March 28 the Members of the Red Jacket Kiwanis Club held a PB&J, they also used this time to

induct the officers of their Builders Club and also present the Charter to the school. The Key Club at Burch

was very active at the recent 65th Annual Key Club District Convention, Tommy Ferrell put before the

House 6 admendments, 4 of which had passed. The Burch Key Club is very active and is currently working

on a fundraier for the Japan Relief. During the District Convention Morgan Huff, who is no stranger to the

Kiwanis Family, was elected at the Div. 8 & 9 Lt. Governor. The Kiwanis Lt. Governor was invited to

come and conduct the induction and Charter Night Presentation, There are plans in the works for a K-Kids

and a Builders Club in the Burch Area. Those pictured are Faculty Advisor Kelly Mahon, Bulletin Editor,

Tommy Ferrell, Vice President Sarah Bragg, Secretary/Treasurer Debrinna Adams, and President/

Lt.Governor Morgan Huff, and Principal Jada Hunter.

Long time Bluefield Kiwanian Ozzie Ellison passes Ozzie Ellison died on Saturday, April 9th 2011 in Bluefield. He was a member of the Bluefield Kiwanis

Club for 24 years and also a Hixson recipient. He joined the Princeton-Athens Club when the Bluefield

Club folded a few years ago. Funeral services will be Monday April 11,th 2011 at Mercer Funeral Home

Chapel in Bluefield at 2:00pm with family receiving friends at the funeral home from 12:30 until the service

begins. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Memorial contributions, if de-

sired, may be made to Westminister Presbyterian Church General Fund, POB 1258, Bluefield, WV 24701.

Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting

www.MercerFuneralHome.com.

I was hoping you would let the WV Kiwanians know. Thanks, Suzy and Buddy Fry

John "Johnnie" Walker, Sr., a longtime member of the Shepherdstown Kiwanis Club, died at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg on May 18. He was 85. Johnnie, as he was known to his legion of friends, always had a kind word of encouragement for everyone and he was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was active in all aspects of the club until recently, when his health wouldn't permit him to participate. His wife, Sara, sons Terry and Michael, and daughter-in-law Margaret are all members of the club.

Johnnie was a U. S. Army veteran and a longtime employee of the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg. In addition to Kiwanis, he was active in several church and other community groups. Former Gov. Joe Manchin awarded the Order of the 35th Star, one of the highest honors a West Virginia governor can grant to an individual, to Mr. and Mrs. Walker in 2010. Johnnie's legacy of helping, caring, and encouraging will long be remembered by his family and friends, particularly in and around Shepherdstown, WV. May he rest in peace.

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The Greenbrier Kiwanis Club has been chartered

The Greenbrier Valley Kiwanis club held its charter dinner on Saturday, May

21, 2011, with Governor Kevin and First Lady Larissa Dean in attendance,

along with officers and members of the club, as well as guests from the spon-

soring Beckley club, and from Princeton-Athens. The club watched video

presentations on Kiwanis, Key Club, and the Eliminate Project, and 6 addi-

tional members were added to the club's roster. The club was presented with

its charter gifts, members and officers were inducted and presented with their

certificates and pins, and the club gave several awards to those who helped to

build the club. The International President's award went to Bill May, president

of the Beckley Kiwanis, and also a charter member of the Greenbrier Valley

club, for his efforts in building this Kiwanis Club.

The club is exploring opportunities for Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs, among other things, and will

likely charter Key Clubs in both Greenbrier County high schools in the fall.

Picture: Governor Kevin presents charter president Jeff Rodgers with the club's official char-

ter.

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****** ATTENTION *****

*** ATTENTION ***

* ATTENTION *

The West Virginia Kiwanis District needs Certified Instructors to train new club officers. Certified Instructors will receive training beginning January, 2011.

For more information, Contact Jim McClung

Master Instructor West Virginia District of Kiwanis International

(304) 594-3570 wvdistpastgovernor@gmail.com

Wellsburg Kiwanis Club celebrates 90th anniversary

On April 4, 2011, the Wellsburg Kiwanis Club, was joined by many area Kiwanis leaders and mem-bers at a dinner celebrating its 90th anniversary. The event was held at the Serbian American Cultural Center. Jacie Ridgley, club president, said the club was begun in 1921, when a group of Wheeling Ki-wanians contacted about 50 business and professional men in Wellsburg about forming a chapter there.

Asked what he enjoys most about the club, 52-year member Phil Consalvo said, "All of the projects,

which were a lot of fun and a good money-maker for the community." Ridgley noted the club has supported

such causes as Special Olympics, Boy Scouts, Easter Seals, the Salvation Army and the Brooke County Op-

portunity Center through funds raised through such annual events as its chicken barbecue, pancake supper

and rose sale. Ridgely also said that the club's success is due to the efforts of many members. She noted in

1987 female members were accepted, and Becky Bell of Wellsburg became its first woman president in 1991.

The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club sponsors K-Kids chapters at Wellsburg and Franklin primary schools and

this year, Hooverson Heights Primary School; the Brooke High School Key Club; and a Circle K chapter at

Bethany College. On hand was Annie Parsons, a fourth-grader at Hooverson Heights Primary School, one of

many youth who have been influenced by the club through its formation of several school community service

clubs.

Attendees got a look at Wellsburg Kiwanis history through a display of photos and memorabilia provided

by Ruby Greathouse of the Brooke County Museum, and were entertained by the Brooke High School Madri-

gal Choir. Serving as keynote speaker, Kiwanis District Governor Kevin Dean encouraged members to be-

come involved with Project Eliminate. A joint venture with UNICEF, the program aims to eliminate the oc-

currence of neonatal tetanus, an infectious disease that kills an infant every nine minutes in any of 39 coun-

tries that lack the medical resources to fight it. Dean said it costs about $1.90 for three vaccinations against it,

and Kiwanis International and UNICEF have set a goal of raising $110 million over the next four years to

eradicate the disease.

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Photos of the new Aktion Club of Weirton

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Kiwanis is a global organization

Of volunteers dedicated to

Changing the world one child

And one community at a time

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Convention Dates:

District Dates:

August 12-14, 2011 District Convention

Charleston, WV

August 10-12, 2012 District Convention

Pipestem, WV (pending)

International Dates:

Geneva, Switzerland (Register Now)

July 7-10, 2011

New Orleans, Louisiana

June 27-July 1, 2012

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,

June 26-30, 2013

If you didn‘t file your IRS Form 990 on time, your U.S. club could lose a

lot—namely its tax-exempt status. Filing is easy. Go to

www.KiwanisOne.org/form990 and click on the ―How to file‖ button.

West Virginia Kiwanians visit the new website

for up-to-date items from around the District.

http://www.wv.kiwanisone.org/

Mid-Year Conference pictures can be found at;

http://www.wv.kiwanisone.org/public_district/pub_Content.aspx?Page=834