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Kiwanian The Jersey

June/July 2014

SLP International

Convention Updates!

2014 New Jersey District Convention Information

Club Updates

Candidates for District Office

District Website: nj.kiwanisone.org

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2013—2014 Kiwanis District Leadership GOVERNOR John “Jack” Wilson, The Haddons GOVERNOR-ELECT Nancy Hart-Esposito, Bordentown IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR Joseph Teti, Trenton SECRETARY Gwen Walding, Somerset Hills TREASURER Rudy Fernandez, Livingston LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS DIVISION 1 Ed Hutchinson, Cape May DIVISION 2 Kaitlin McCann, Gloucester Township-Blackwood DIVISION 3 Joseph Schmeltz, Ewing DIVISION 4 Barbara Kelly, Brick Township DIVISION 5 Dick Stryker, Keyport DIVISION 6 Rosemary Oarsley, Perth Amboy DIVISION 7 Paul Olshen, Livingston DIVISION 8 John Gibardi, Elizabeth DIVISION 9 Gordon Meth, Greater Parsippany DIVISION 10 Jeanne Hagen, Phillipsburg The Jersey Kiwanian EDITOR Rob Acerra acerra.kci@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR JULY—AUGUST ISSUE

Monday, June 30

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE:

Monday, August 25

The Jersey Kiwanian July, 2014

In This Issue... Governor’s Message 3 2014 New Jersey District Convention 4 Meet the Candidates 13 Some News from Kiwanis International 16 Kiwanis Club of Sparta Steak Bust 20 New Jersey CKI– Kiwanis Family Picnic 21 Kiwanis Club of Randolph in the News 24 Creating Community 22 Kiwanis Club of Keyport 23 Fundraising Ideas from Division 9 24 Kiwanis Club of Ewing Updates 25 Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Township- Blackwood 26 Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex Playground Build 28 Kiwanis Club of Randolph 30 SLP International Convention Updates 32

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As we start the fourth quarter of our administrative year I am starting

to look at what we have and are accomplishing. We started this year

with an experienced District Board which included a past International

Trustee and a Past District Governor serving as Lieutenant Governors.

Your District Board has worked to help develop our District’s participation in the new KI membership development

program and have supported Past District Governor Steve Nagle’s efforts in this area. We hope to have three to six new

clubs before the end of this administrative year as there are clubs in various stages of development.

Our club membership has grown during the year and I ask that every club look to retain your present membership and do

everything you can to bring in new members before the year’s end September 30th.

Your Lieutenant Governor and trained new club builders, new club mentors and others are available to help in each division

in the membership area.

We have a great DCON planned including many training conferences for all areas of your Kiwanis Life and special training

for your club secretary in the use of the portal buzz (on line Club reporting system). There is also the resurrection of the

District Golf Outing as a Memorial to Past District Governor Ted Hordichuk. This will start at 9:30 A.M. with a shotgun tee

off. Come join us for a fun and educational weekend in Princeton August 21 -24.

Yours in Kiwanis Service,

Jack Wilson

2013—2014 District Governor

Governor’s Message

John D. “Jack” Wilson

2013—2014 New Jersey District Governor

Governor Jack along with Governor-Elect

Nancy and First Lady Pat packing Backpack

Lunches at the Key Club District

Convention

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2014 New Jersey District Convention Dear Fellow Kiwanian, Enclosed you will find the forms necessary for the 97th Annual Convention of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International, which is being held at the Princeton Marriott Hotel, 100 College Ave. East, Princeton, NJ, on Friday, August 22 to August 24, 2014. Please make note of the fact that this year the District Office will be accepting only VISA and Master Card credit card payments and personal checks. All convention attendees, attendees, 18 years or older must register and complete the registration form. All convention attendees who are Kiwanis members must pay a Registration fee of $20.00 per person in order to participate in the convention and to vote in the House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2014. All forms are to be sent to the NJ District of Kiwanis Int’l.,120 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 (please duplicate the registration form as necessary, as only one Kiwanian per form is permitted). Enclosed is a Reservation Form for your stay at the Princeton Marriott Hotel including meal plans. The Convention Registration form and hotel Reservation form (with Meal Plans) must be postmarked no later than Friday, August 1, 2014. ***Hotel Reservation Forms sent after this date will not be guaranteed*** If you are NOT staying at the hotel and wish to purchase meal plans only; the form must be postmarked and sent with payment in full to the NJ District Kiwanis Int’l office by Friday, August 8th, 2014. Also enclosed is a tentative convention schedule. A list of topics for the convention workshops being held on Saturday, August 23, 2014, is also provided on the district website- nj.kiwanisone.org. Additionally, enclosed is the Delegate Certification Form to be submitted with your Club’s delegates to the 2014 District Convention. This form is due by August 8, 2014. Please complete the enclosed forms at your earliest convenience, being sure to meet the deadlines for each form. On behalf of Governor John “Jack” and the District Board of Trustees we all look forward to your attendance at the 97 th Annual Convention of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis, Int’l. With kindest regards, Gwen Walding District Secretary N.J. District Kiwanis International

RESOLUTIONS FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION

Clubs in the New Jersey District that have Resolutions they wish to have considered at the Annual

Convention at The Princeton Marriott Hotel, Princeton, NJ, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 22,

23 and 24, 2014, MUST, in accordance with the District Bylaws, have such Resolutions in the hands

of the District Committee on Resolutions at least thirty(30) days prior to the Convention.

Resolutions to be presented for consideration should be mailed to Chair JAMES E. McGEARY, 406 CHICAGO AVE., EGG

HARBOR CITY, NJ 08215, with a copy to the District Office, 120 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ 07901. They must reach Chair

McGeary prior to Tuesday, July 24th, or they cannot be considered.

Gwen Walding

District Secretary

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August 22—24, 2014

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Tentative Schedule

Friday, August 22

9:00 AM- Ted Hordichuk Memorial Fun Open

2:00 PM—6:00 PM- Registration & Credentials

3:00 PM- District Board Meeting

3:00 PM- Hotel Check In

3:00 PM—6:00 PM- Basket Bonanza Display

6:00 PM- Dutch-treat Reception with Cash Bar

7:00 PM- Opening Session Dinner

Including Q&A’s with Candidates

Entertainment by Key Club Performers

Night- Hospitality Suites

Saturday, August 23

7:00 AM—9:00 AM- Complimentary Breakfast

(For Friday Evening Hotel Guests)

8:00 AM—6:00 PM- Registration & Credentials

8:30 AM- Meeting, Past Governors

8:30 AM- Meeting, Past Lieutenant Governors

9:00 AM—12:00 PM- Basket Bonanza Display

9:00 AM—9:45 AM- General Assembly

10:00 AM—10:45 AM- Educational Forums

11:00 AM—11:45 AM- Educational Forums

12:00 PM—1:00 PM- Lunch

Comments from Michael Grudzinski, Assistant

Director– The Eliminate Project/US Fund

1:00 PM—1:30 PM- Delegate Check In

1:30 PM—4:00 PM- House of Delegates

4:15 PM—4:45 PM- Meeting, NJ Kiwanis Foundation Board

4:45 PM—5:15 PM- Corporate Meeting and Elections,

NJ Kiwanis Foundation Board

6:00 PM- Governor’s Reception with Cash Bar

7:00 PM- Governor’s Banquet

Installation & Retirement of District Board

Night- Hospitality Suites

Sunday, August 24

8:30 AM—9:30 AM- Brunch

9:30 AM- A Celebration of Life

Non-Denominational Service

10:15 AM- Club Awards Program

11:45 AM- Organizational Meeting,

NJ District Board of Trustees

1:00 PM- Hotel Check Out

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District Convention Sponsorships & Ads Greetings Everyone,

We are working on the District Convention for 2014 and in

order to keep the costs as low as possible we need some help

from everyone. We are looking for advertisements for the

program and also support for the Convention itself.

Sponsorships for the following are highly desirable:

Speaker Event/Evening Buffet Dinner

Continental Breakfast on Saturday Morning to Start Off

an Exciting Day

Social Hour on Saturday Evening

Sunday Brunch

Center Pieces for Tables (Such as Flowers)

Awards Ceremony

Below you will find a listing of the funds being requested for

these sponsorships. Please note that one entity does not have to do the whole thing. Any amount will be welcome. They

will also be given an ad in the program. Please ask for a ready to print ad for 51/2 x 4. If you know a sign maker who will

make signs for the Ads we will display them in the Hotel.

Also attached you will find a listing of suggested prices for the program which is usually more popular with the Kiwanis clubs

and individuals.

Kindest Regards,

Gwen Walding

Secretary, NJ District Kiwanis International

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal will be the location of the 2014

New Jersey District Convention, August 22—24!

SPONSORSHIPS AD JOURNAL

Convention Sponsor- $2,000.00 Breakfast Sponsor- $1,000.00 Cocktail Reception– Friday- $1,250.00 Cocktail Reception– Saturday- $1,250.00 Governor’s Banquet– Saturday- $1,250.00 Awards Sponsor- $1,000 Event Program Sponsor- $800.00 All Sponsorships will include listing in Ad Journal. Please make checks payable to the New Jersey District Kiwanis Int’l. Mail to New Jersey District Kiwanis Office 120 Morris Avenue Summit, New Jersey 07091 DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS IS JULY 21, 2014

Back Cover- $750.00 Inside Back Cover- $500.00 Full Page- $250.00 Half Page- $125.00 Quarter Page- $60.00 Please make checks payable to the New Jersey District Kiwanis Int’l. Mail to New Jersey District Kiwanis Office 120 Morris Avenue Summit, New Jersey 07091 Please forward all journal ads to njkiwanis@gmail.com DEADLINE FOR JOUNRAL ADS IS JULY 21, 2014

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Convention Registration Information Form This form must be completed and mailed, along with the Registration Fee of $20 per person. Please make checks payable to: NJ District Kiwanis Int.l and mail no later than Friday, Aug 1, 2014 to:

New Jersey District Kiwanis International 120 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ 07901

Kindly print or type the following information

NAME_________________________________________________________________

PARTNER/GUEST NAME_________________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE_________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER_______________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________________________

CLUB__________________________________________________

OFFICE HELD 2012-13

NAMES AND AGES OF CHILDREN ATTENDING

(No registration fee for children under 18 years of age)

Please check all that apply:

POSTMARK DEADLINE August 1, 2014. Registrations received after this date will not be guaran-teed hotel rooms.

TO ATTEND THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES YOU MUST HAVE PAID THE REGISTRATION FEE OF $20.00 (BY CHECK ONLY, PAID TO NEW JERSERY DISTRICT KIWANIS INT’L

AMOUNT PAID $20.00 by check only………………..

Past Distinguished Governor

2014—2015 Lt. Governor-Elect

K.I. Tablet of Honor

Current Club President

Current Club Secretary

Zellar Award

Carrington-Swain Award

First Time Attending District Convention

Registering with Hotel and Meals

Registering with Meals only

Past Governor Current Lt. Governor 2013—2014 District Chair K.I. Hixon Fellow Past Lieutenant Governor Legion of Honor Kiwanis Int’l Life Member Kiwanis Int’l Heritage Society

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Hotel and Individual Meal Ticket Order Form THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND MAILED WITH PAYMENT TO:

New Jersey District Kiwanis Int’l, 120 Morris Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 Phone: 908-363-0982; Email: njkiwanis@gmail.com

Forms must be postmarked by Thursday, July 31, 2014. Under no circumstances will Meal Tickets be available for purchase after Friday, August 15 or at the Convention

Checks for payment-in-full are to be made payable to: NJ District Kiwanis Int’l.

Credit cards accepted please see below (Please Type or Print)

Name of Person Completing Form: ______________________________________ Kiwanis Club of ______________________________________________________ Daytime Phone #: (_____)____________________ Evening Phone #: (___)______________ Registration Fee $20.00 per person. ___________by check ONLY

Payment in full may be made by credit card or check made payable to: NJ District of Kiwanis.

Package A

Two Nights Hotel (Fri. & Sat. Nights for two persons) accommodations including hotel tax, all meals and registration fee $605.00

-Friday Evening Buffet Dinner -Saturday Governor’s Banquet

-Saturday Continental Breakfast & Lunch -Sunday Brunch Buffet

Package B

One Night Hotel (Saturday night only for two persons) accommodations including hotel tax and meals as below and registration fee $399.00

- Saturday Continental Breakfast & Lunch -Saturday Governor’s Banquet

-Sunday Brunch Buffet

Hotel Room Charge $119.00 per night incl. taxes and gratuities.

# Of Nights _____Friday __________ Saturday __________

Note: Meal Tickets will be available for pickup at Registration Desk on Fri, Aug 22, and Sat. AM on Aug. 23 .2014

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Meal Ticket 1 Friday Evening (Opening Session) @ $45.00 per person

Number of Tickets: __________

Total Due: $___________

All registration forms with payment in full must be received by Friday, August 1, 2014.

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Meal Ticket 2 Saturday Continental Breakfast @ $20.00 per person

Number of Tickets: ___________

Meal Ticket 3 Saturday Lunch @ $40.00 per person

Number of Tickets: ___________

Total Due: $___________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Meal Ticket 4 Saturday Governor’s Banquet @$55.00per person

(Select Entrée) Sliced Loin of Beef _______ Seared Tilapia ________

Vegetarian Option Available ________ Kosher ______

Total Due: $__________

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Meal Ticket 5 Sunday Brunch Buffet @ $30.00 per person

Number of Tickets: __________

Total Due: $__________

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Special dietary needs, state number of each required: Kosher_____ Vegetarian_______

Payment Method:

Check___ or Credit Card: VISA__Master Card___ Total Amount_______

(Please note no Discover Cards)

Credit Card # ___________________________Expiration Date___________**CVC Code_____

**3 Digit code on back of VISA &MC.

Cardholder Name ___________________________________________________

Billing Address _____________________________________________________

Signature _____________________________________________________

Registrations received after JULY 31, 2014 will not be guaranteed hotel rooms

ALL ATTENDEES MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO VOTE UNLESS THEY HAVE PAID THE REGISTRATION FEE AND SUBMITTED THE FORM.

Total Due: $___________

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If your club has any outstanding dues payments, your delegates will not be allowed to vote at the Convention.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following members of the KIWANIS CLUB of

____________________________________________are the duly elected delegates and

alternates of this Club to the Annual District Convention, August 22-24, 2014 held at:

The PRINCETON MARRIOTT HOTEL, 100 COLLEGE AVE. EAST, PRINCETON.

Delegate __________________________________________________

Delegate __________________________________________________

Delegate __________________________________________________

Alternate __________________________________________________

Alternate __________________________________________________

Alternate __________________________________________________

Date ________________________ (Club Sec’y.)___________________________________

(Club President) ____________________________________

NOTE: “Each chartered club in good standing…shall be entitled…to three (3) Delegates,

two of whom shall be the President and President-designate, and one alternate may be chosen for each delegate, includ-ing the President and President-designate”. Delegates

and alternates shall be privileged or senior members in good standing…and elected not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the convention …and their election certified…” “Past Lt. Governors shall be eligible, upon certification by the club secretary and the District Secretary, to represent a club from their division not otherwise represented, at the District Conventions.” (Art. VIII, Sections 6, 8 and 9, of the District Bylaws). Elective officers (Governor, Governor–elect, Treasurer, Lieutenant Governors); the District Secretary; Past District Governors of the District, who are active, privileged, or senior members of the Kiwanis Clubs of the District; and Lieutenant Governors–designate, shall be delegates-at-large to all convention. Emeriti of the District who are active, privileged, or senior members of the Kiwanis Clubs of the District shall be delegates-at-large to all District Conventions.

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Use this area only if your club is certifying a Past Lieutenant Governor to represent your club at

the Convention.

Name__________________________________________ Year(s) served ______________

__________________________________________ ___________________________________

Club Secretary Signature District Secretary Signature

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It may also be faxed to: 908-517-0762, or scanned and emailed to njkiwanis@gmail.com. IT IS DUE NO LATER

THAN AUGUST 8, 2014, but is requested at your earliest convenience.

Certificate of Election of Delegates and Alternates to the District Convention

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2014 District Convention Workshops Breakout Session One: “THE FORMULA” … Kiwanis clubs enrich their communities with six million hours of service each year. Think about what could happen if we shared our stories—and inspired others. Every community needs a Kiwanis club. Every club needs Kiwanians. The Formula is your chance to shape the future of your club, your community...and the Kiwanis family. Join us for this informative series of workshops to learn “What’s The Formula?” Love your club. Share it with others. Make your community better. The Formula: Love it. Share it. Live it. Presented by District “The Formula” Chair Past Distinguished Governor Steve Nagel and Kiwanis International Regional Development Strategist USA Region 1 Lanton Lee “Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines: What you Need to Know” … There are more than 13,000 members of all ages involved in Kiwanis sponsored youth and leadership programs across the District whose care and welfare is entrusted to Kiwanians. Almost every Kiwanis club in the District sponsors at least one program. This workshop is designed to provide an introduction and overview of the newly revised Kiwanis International Youth Protection Guidelines. Presented by District Youth Protection Chair Scott Berk, M.D. “Using Technology to Your Advantage” … The purpose of this workshop is to give you quick overview of some of the social media opportunities and a few popular technologies that you and your clubs can use to your advantage. The workshop will not make you an expert at any of the programs but it will get you thinking about how you can share information with club members, how you can work to create a successful on-line program for interacting with people in your community and spreading information about your club’s activities. Presented by District Technology Chair and Circle K Administrator Mickey Cohen and The Jersey Kiwanian Editor Rob Acerra. “The ELIMINATE Project: A Kiwanis Birthday Gift to the World” … Moderated by District Eliminate Chair, Michael Mulhaul, join Kiwanis International Foundation President Lance Incitti and New Jersey District Foundation President Bill Cater as they share their respective experiences from their recent field visits to see our worldwide service project in action and hear from U.S. Fund for UNICEF Representative Michael Grudzinski as he explains how the gift you make now will help us change the world tomorrow. “So You’re The Club Secretary” …With an emphasis on monthly reporting and club administration, this 2 hour session is designed to provide club officer training to Kiwanis Club secretaries. If you are a current club secretary, repeat club secretary or new club secretary, this is the workshop for you. Breakout Session Two: “THE FORMULA” … Meeting of the New Jersey Formula Team. “Risk Management: Things you need to know for your club” … When planning service projects, fundraisers and other activities, your club will want to keep an eye toward safety to avoid accidents and reduce liability. There’s a lot to know about risk management: what is covered by insurance and what is excluded, why you need D & O coverage for your club, what activities beg a waiver, and how to report a claim if an accident does occur. Learn what tools are available to educate yourself and other club leadership on how to financially protect your club and physically protect members and participants. Presented by District Risk Management Chair Rob Linnett “Marketing Your Club” … You do not need to be a marketing genius to have a fundamental club marketing program. Marketing and effective communication help create a greater awareness of the Kiwanis name and service mission while increasing enthusiasm about Kiwanis activities among the existing members, potential new members and in the community as a whole. This workshop will provide you with information to help get you started on successful marketing for your club. Presented by District Public Relations Chair JoAnn Dixon and District Marketing Chair George Veitengruber. “Kiwanis and our SLP: A relationship for the Future” … Join Kiwanis International Trustee Bruce Berven in a discussion highlighting the important role Kiwanis Clubs play in mentoring and advising our sponsored leadership programs: K-Kids Clubs, Builders Clubs, Key Club, Circle K Clubs and Aktion Clubs. “So You’re The Club Secretary” … (see Breakout Session 1 for full description) Saturday Lunch Keynote Address: “The ELIMINATE Project” Join us and get energized for the last year of this Kiwanis world-wide service project as we hear the impact that the Kiwanis ELIMINATE Project is having around the global from U.S. Fund for UNICEF Representative Michael Grudzinski. Keynote Address: “Leading ‘The Way Ahead’: Celebrating 100 Years of Kiwanis” … What a difference a century makes. Beginning as one club in Detroit in 1915, Kiwanis has grown over the last 100 years into a premier international service organization. Today Kiwanis and Kiwanis-affiliated groups, such as Key Club, CKI and Aktion Club, donate more than 18 million hours of service each year and raise more than $100 million in charitable funds annually. Hear our International Trustee District Counselor Bruce Berven talk about Kiwanis events planned for centennial celebrations and how the 2014-15 Kiwanis service year is the cornerstone to lead “The Way Ahead” for the future of Kiwanis.

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Nancy Hart-Esposito Kiwanis Club of Boredentown

I joined Kiwanis in 1996, when someone took a chance and asked me to join. I am privileged to have held various leadership positions in my club and the district ever since joining. Currently, I am a member of the Kiwanis Club of Bordentown; but, my

Kiwanis roots were sown in the farmlands of southern New Jersey with the Kiwanis Club of Winslow Township/Cedarbrook (a/k/a Greater Winslow). A native of Camden, New Jersey, I am a three time graduate of Rutgers University (1985, BA/Political Science; 1987, Master of Public Policy; and, 1992, Juris Doctorate of Laws).

As I have traveled around the New Jersey District this past year as Governor-Elect, I was

reminded of the good things Kiwanians do for our communities. It reinforced in my mind that the main reason I wanted to serve as Governor of our great District was to help our members continue to make a positive, meaningful impact in our communities where it is needed most. I want to help our New Jersey District grow and prosper. I want to help our Circle K Clubs, Key Clubs, Builders’ Clubs, K-Kids Clubs and Aktion Clubs continue to develop role model leaders who are passionate about community service.

President Jimmy Carter once said, “throughout my life, I’ve seen the difference that

volunteering efforts can make in people’s lives. I know the personal value of service as a local volunteer.” I am ready, willing and able to work with you to continue the good deeds of Kiwanis. Let us work together to make a difference in our local communities. Let us work together to support our Kiwanis family programs.

The 2014-15 Kiwanis administrative year is a monumental year for Kiwanis as we celebrate the

100th Anniversary of the founding of Kiwanis and complete our commitment to ELIMINATE Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus around the globe. What a wonderful Kiwanis birthday gift to the world this will be. This year will also mark the first time in history that Kiwanis International is making a concerted effort at strengthening membership in existing clubs and expanding the Kiwanis brand in new communities with the roll out of “The Formula.” This bold initiative is based on the simple premises that when members have an exceptional Kiwanis experience, they want to share Kiwanis with others. When members share Kiwanis with others, their clubs become stronger, new clubs open and communities benefit from stronger, better Kiwanis service. Kiwanis…Love it. Share it. Live it.

I look forward to seeing you at the District Convention at the Princeton Marriott in August and

at Kiwanis events throughout the year.

Candidate for District Governor

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Since first joining Kiwanis nearly a decade ago, I have given my personal best to advance the mission of changing the world one child and one community at a time. In my role as Lt. Governor, I have sought to be a resource to my clubs, through frequent visits and email

updates. As Governor, I would hope to carry on this tradition by putting the right people on committees and being a cheerleader throughout the year. I am committed to growing the

Kiwanis experience by bringing in new members, and expanding our service. I believe that everything exciting in Kiwanis happens at the Club level. Towards that end, I would like to use the District to support clubs to the best extent possible. I look forward to continuing to be

of service to Kiwanis District, and humbly ask for your support !

Candidate for Governor-Elect

Gordon Meth Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany

Kiwanis Experience Member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany since 2005 Club Vice President, 2006-2007 Club President-Elect, 2007-2008 Club President, 2008-2009 Club Immediate Past President, 2009-2010 President of Club Foundation, 2009-2010 Lt Governor Elect, Division 10, 2011 Lt Governor, Division 9, 2011-2014 Distinguished Lt Governor, 2011-2012 service year Walter Zeller Fellow Carrington Swain Fellow George F. Hixson Fellow Other Volunteer/Community Service Experience Youth Soccer Coach for past 8 years Former T-Ball Coach/Team Manager Institute of Transportation Engineers Section and District Boards for past 9 years, including serving as Metropolitan New York and New Jersey Section President in 2009 (while President of his Kiwanis Club). In 2005, Gordon joined the Board of Trustees for the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. He became the President of the Board of Trustees in 2010, and is still President. When he took over as President, the Day Care Center costs were exceeding revenue by approximately 10% per year. Since Gordon took over as President, the Day Care Center has operated with a 3-8% surplus. Since taking over, the Day Care Center is pursuing NAEYC accreditation, has replaced the roof and boiler, replaced the playgrounds, and has undertaken numerous other capital improvements. Former member of the Board of Directors for Dover Little Theater, a community theatre in Dover, NJ. Member of New Jersey Planning Officials, for whom he has been giving training to new Planning Board/Board of Adjustment members for the past 8 years. Given 2013 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award by Rotary of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Professional Experience Traffic and Transportation Engineer Senior Associate and Director of Traffic Engineering for The RBA Group, a Civil Engineering Consulting Firm. In this Role, Gordon is the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer for Parsippany-Troy Hills. He also performs traffic engineering for Essex County, Middlesex County, Morris County, Ocean County, Ridgewood, Ramsey, Alpine, Hoboken, Verona, South Orange, Florham Park, Morris Township, Hanover, Westfield, Springfield, Clark, Bridgewater, Bernardsville, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. He has been accepted as an expert witness in front of land use boards in nearly 60 municipalities in 14 counties of New Jersey. His job takes him all over the state. Personal Facts Born - Montreal, Canada—Hometown – Toronto, Canada Moved to NJ in 1996—Married, with two boys (11 and 13) Became US Citizen in 2004 Has BS and MS in Civil Engineering from University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Has MBA from Montclair State University Professional Engineer in NJ and many other jurisdictions Did exchange to Northern Ireland in College Worked in London England (Canary Wharf) for a Transportation Consulting Firm in 1989 as a Student Intern NJ Devils season ticket holder (although I still love the Toronto Maples Leafs) Past Community Theater Involvement Along with his Zombie loving son, has participated in the Asbury Park Zombie Walk for the past 3 years.

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I have been a member of the Livingston Kiwanis club since

1998, and have had the privilege of serving as Treasurer of the

New Jersey District for three terms. I have also served in other

positions within Kiwanis - two terms as President of the NJ

District Foundation, am a Certified Kiwanis Trainer, a member

of the Laws and Regulations Committee, served as District Parliamentarian, and have served as

the chair of the district finance and a member of the district executive committee. I have also

served as Lt. Governor and was a distinguished club President.

Professionally, I am an attorney specializing in estate planning, estate administration and tax

law, and work as an expert witness in financial disputes where over the past 27 years, I have

qualified as an expert witness throughout New Jersey and in New York in areas such as forensic

accounting and fraud detection, financial analysis, valuation of lost profits, asset tracing, and estate

and trust accounting.

Outside of Kiwanis, I am currently a member of the Livingston Town Council and served

Livingston as mayor in 2011 and 2013, and have been active in a number of professional

organizations and various not-for-profit boards. I am a member and past chairperson of the board

of the West Essex YMCA, and served on the board of directors of the Partnering Community

Centers, Inc., a not-for-profit agency providing education, literacy training and recreational

activities for disadvantaged children and their families in Newark.

I again ask for your vote this August so that I can continue serving the New Jersey District

as Treasurer for the upcoming administrative year.

Candidate for District Treasurer

Rudy Fernandez Kiwanis Club of Livingston

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Some News From KI The Eliminate Project in your District Convention

It’s the last 11 months of The Eliminate Project—our “Year of Celebration”—and there’s only one more season of district conventions to rally support for the cause of eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus.

Make the most of these opportunities to raise awareness and funds for The Eliminate Project and achieve our goal. Check out The Eliminate Project blog for ideas about how to celebrate our success and keep making strides to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in the 24 countries where it remains a threat. Use your district convention experience to save women and babies through The Eliminate Project and give now.

Make Plans for Youth Protection Week

Kiwanis is committed to protecting children—and your club members. Is your Kiwanis club ready to act according to the highest standards? Youth Protection Week, September 7–13, 2014, is the perfect time to make sure. Start planning now so in September you can:

Review the Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines

Provide youth protection training to club members

Complete the required criminal-history background checks

After completing the training, you and your club members should be able to understand the youth protection guidelines; protect yourselves and the youth you serve; identify troubling behavior or abuse; and respond appropriately if a child discloses abuse to you or if you witness troubling behavior. Prepare for Youth Protection Week September 7–13 at your next club meeting.

The Kiwanis family rallied together to celebrate the district and worldwide progress of The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus during Worldwide Report Day on July 1.

Team members, supporters and partners from all over the world tuned in for Worldwide Report Day, including UNICEF leaders. “I am thrilled that Kiwanis leaders around the world took the time to report on the amazing progress that their regions and districts are achieving,” said Caryl M. Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

Collectively, the Kiwanis family and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF have raised more than US$54.4 million in cash and pledges as of June 25, 2014—nearly halfway to our US$110 million goal! “As our gift to the world and in celebration of 100 years of Kiwanis, we have a very practical way to show our dedication to children through the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus,” said Illinois-Eastern Iowa District Coordinator John Vanderheyden.

Visit www.TheEliminateProject.org/WWRD for more World Report Day highlights. With less than 12 months left, what will you and your club do to be a part of our success?

Kiwanis celebrates the Eliminate Project Progress

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Some News From KI Strengthen your Grant Application

It’s time to start working on your next grant application to the Kiwanis International Foundation. Plenty of Kiwanis clubs, districts and district foundations have funded special projects with foundation support—why not yours? The next application deadline is November 15, 2014.

Here are a few tips to ensure a strong application:

1. Double-check your math in your budget. Proofreading isn’t just for words.

2. Follow instructions. Read the grant application and guidelines thoroughly.

3. Don’t include more than what is requested.

For more application dos and don'ts, visit www.kiwanis.org/foundation/grants.

Celebrate 100 Years where we started: Detroit, Michigan

Celebrate Kiwanis’ 100th anniversary where it all began with

the Detroit No. 1 Club! You are invited to an exclusive

celebration January 23–24, 2015, which includes a dash of

history, some service and a celebration dinner hosted by

2014–2015 Kiwanis International President-elect Dr. John

Button.

Get your tickets now for the Friday dessert reception at the Detroit Historical Museum, limited to 400 guests, and the dinner and concert Saturday at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, where there’s room for 1,500. Tickets are discounted before Nov. 17. Don’t forget to reserve your hotel rooms and volunteer for a shift for Detroit No. 1 Club’s signature project, providing books to area schools and

organizations.

Get details on the Detroit No. 1 Club’s centennial celebration and order your tickets today!

Start with Landscape Structures’ playground planning guide,

discuss the idea with your club and contact your local LSI

playground consultant for ideas. What a way to ring in 100

years of service to children!

They came. They served. And they went—but not without

leaving an indelible mark on the community.

Almost 350 CKI members and administrators representing

206 clubs celebrated Circle K International at CKIx—the

ultimate six-day experience that combines the best of the

CKI convention and Large Scale Service Project—in

Nashville, Tennessee, June 17–22. Check out these high-

lights:

Activities kicked off with service projects at 21

locations including the Nashville Zoo, Boys and Girls

Club, Soles4Souls and Cheekwood Botanical Garden. In

three days, CKI members completed more than 3,800

service hours. That’s nearly 14 hours per member!

In the “Amazing Service” workshop, nine members and

two administrators were given US$200 and one day to

create a service project—from brainstorming to

completion. They decided to donate snacks and “craft

bags” of coloring books, stickers and crayons to children

in the hospital or staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Attendees also raised more than US$1,000 for The

Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and

neonatal tetanus during CKIx.

Convention delegates elected Kathy Le of the Western

Canada District as the 2014–15 Circle K International

president.

CKI turns Music City into “Service City”

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Some News From KI Need Flexibility? Consider a Satellite

Everyone’s schedule is jam-packed. If your Kiwanis club is

having trouble getting your member-planets to align for

meetings or service projects—or you’d like to draw in an

entirely new demographic, consider creating a club satellite.

A club satellite is an extension of your club that meets at

another time (sometimes even via the Internet) and often

operates independently. Due to their flexible nature, club

satellites can help clubs expand into a new area or

demographic—particularly if a group isn’t large enough to

become its own club.

Start with the club satellite guide to find tips, plans and answers to frequently asked questions. A club satellite is a great way to put The Formula to work; sharing your love for Kiwanis can help others to love it, too.

Your Formula for Success at District Convention

Are you ready for the fun, fellowship and educational

experiences that await at your district convention? While

you’re there, be sure to check out your district’s booth about

The Formula. There, you’ll learn about our new membership

initiative and get revved up to tell others what you love about

being a Kiwanian.

But don’t wait to get started. Do more of the things you love in Kiwanis—and ask your friends to join you. Read more about The Formula now.

UNICEF and its global partners continue the march to save women and their future babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus, thanks in part to the efforts of Kiwanis members. In June, the World Health Organization declared Madagascar free of maternal and neonatal tetanus, based on a validation survey.

Kiwanis International President Gunter Gasser and a Kiwanis delegation saw the progress first-hand during a site visit to Madagascar last fall for The Eliminate Project.

“It gives me much joy knowing the families I met while in Madagascar will not have to suffer the terrible fate of MNT,” said Gasser. “I speak often about a little Malagasy girl that I met. She giggled the entire time we played a clapping game together. Her mother went to great lengths to make sure the little girl was protected from tetanus. I have much pride in the work of Kiwanis International knowing that girl will not have to watch family members or friends deal with the sadness and grief caused by MNT.”

Hear more about what Gasser and his wife, Christiana, experienced on the trip in their Madagascar video.

Since 1999, UNICEF and its partners have eliminated the disease in 35 countries, including, most recently, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Every gift from you and your club to The Eliminate Project will protect the connection between mothers and babies. The faster contributions are received, the faster those urgently needed funds can be used in the 24 countries where the disease still threatens.

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Some News From KI Recognize your leaders today

Club members who give their all in service to the children of the world should be honored with something that’s as special as they are. Consider naming a top member of your club to the Kiwanis Leadership Society with a gift of US$250 or more to the Kiwanis International Foundation.

And with a gift of US$1,000, you can recognize a leader’s exemplary service with membership into the George F. Hixson Fellowship.

District convention is the perfect time to honor your most dedicated members. Consider these and other Kiwanis Inter-national Foundation recognition options, and then order your recognition at least six weeks before your presentation to allow ample time for processing. Or make a gift online quickly and securely right now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=kif.

New Logo and Graphics Learning Center launches

The Kiwanis logo stands for nearly 100 years of community service. To do its job—communicating Kiwanis’ message to the world—the logo needs to be used the right way. Kiwanis has set up the Logo and Graphics Learning Center at www.KiwanisOne.org/logos so you’ll know the appropriate Kiwanis family logo to use for your project.

Logos and graphics are divided into categories: Clubs, Programs, Events and Campaigns. Each page at the learning center displays the variations and types of logos available for download. Use the help button to find out which logo is right for your type of project, whether it will appear on paper, on an item like a sign or T-shirt or on a website. There are also brand guidelines for each logo that you can download, read and share with your vendor. Update your club’s image with help from the Kiwanis Logo and Graphics Learning Center and the right graphics today. Contact Member Services at memberservices@kiwanis.org with questions.

Google is where we go to find answers. And Kiwanis has been providing answers to the problems children face for nearly a century. You can help tell everyone about Kiwanis’ 100th anniversary on January 21, 2015, when you submit a Google doodle!

Google doodles are the fun, surprising, and sometimes spontaneous changes that are made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists.

The Google doodle team considers requests from Google users, so email your Kiwanis idea now to proposals@google.com—if enough members of the Kiwanis family ask, they might make a Google doodle just for us. Learn more at http://www.google.com/doodles/

Tell Google you want Kiwanis Doodle

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If there was ever a case for community involvement the acts of violence we’ve witnessed is it! We’ve learned shortly after each of these acts of violence over the years that many of the perpetrators lived among us but were not involved in their communities and no one really knew them. During my childhood everyone knew their neighbors – there was safety in that knowledge – a stranger was immediately identified as such and was invited to get involved in neighborhood activities or at the very least engaged in conversation. The guilty parties we see today are people who were not involved, whom neighbors did not know, who were easily able to “go about their business” without anyone asking questions or identifying unusual behavior. Had people in those communities paid attention to all of their citizens, perhaps things would be different today. Kiwanians are your neighbors who sponsor Builders Clubs in our local middle schools, Key Clubs in our high schools and Circle K in our colleges. The focus of these organizations is to help our youngsters better understand what a community really is, how to become contributing citizens and create the kind of environment that is safe and healthy – the kind of place for families to thrive. These youngsters learn good project management skills, the importance of looking out for each other and why they, as individuals, are important to their community.

LEARN MORE…. If you are looking for a way to get more involved, to make a difference and contribute to the development of your community – come find out more about The Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex. We invite you to join us Thursday at noon at the Cloverleaf Restaurant or for those of you who can’t make luncheon meetings at 6:30 for our dinner meeting the last Thursday of the month at Caldwell University. Call: 973-228-4067 for more information. Article written by District Strategic Planning Chairman Jo-Ann Dixon Feel free to adjust the article for Membership Development Efforts by changing the information to your own club’s.

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Kiwanis Club of Keyport Honors Members Kiwanis Club of Keyport– January—April, 2014

Fundraising Events- On January 24, 2014, The Kiwanis Club of Keyport held its annual Comedy Night Fundraiser. Over 100 people were in attendance. Besides the comedians, there were door prizes. The club netted over $1,300.00. On March 5, 2015, the club held is Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. Over 550 dinners were served. The club netted over $2,700.00. The clubs five SLP Clubs and Boy Scout Troop 364 mem-bers assisted. On April 28, 2014, the club held its Annual Chicken Fry. This fundraiser has been held for over 50 years. The club served almost 600 dinners and netted over $3,000.00.

Service Projects- Backpack Lunches. The club purchased food and in April and May with the help of the five SLP clubs and Boy Scout Troop 364 put together 48 backpack lunches each day for the Bridges Program (those who are homeless) for the children for the weekend. This will be an ongoing service project for the club. Kiev, Ukraine Kiwanis Club. The club together with members of MAST Key Club put together 60 Disney Gift Bags and they were mailed to the Kiwanis Club of Kiev, Ukraine to distribute to girls for East-er.

Special Events– On February 18, 2014 the club hosted Dis-trict Governor John “Jack” Wilson’s Official Visit to Divi-sion 5. On March 18, 2014, 11 members of the club attended the Kiwanis International President’s Official Visit to the New Jersey District. The club is a model club and sponsored 4 Walter Zeller Awards. Three were presented by KI Presi-dent Gunter Gasser, to President Mike Ellithorpe, Treasurer Leo Mania, and Director Cheryl Hill. The Fourth Award went to Director Jack Caddle, who was not able to attend. On April 1, 2014, The Kiwanis Club of Keyport hosted the Division 5 Elections. On May 20th, the club hosted the Divi-sion 4 and 5 Candidate’s Night. There were 31 Kiwanis members present from the Kiwanis Clubs of Brick Town-ship, Greenbriar/Bricktown, Toms River, Toms River Day-break, Asbury Park, Greater Freehold, Marlboro, Holmdel, Keyport, Wall Township, Livingston, Greater Parsippany, and Somerset Hills. Dick said, “That the future leadership of the New Jersey District for the year 2014/2015 will depend, in part, on the candidates present tonight. Later on the in program they will address us and questions will be taken at that time.”

Kiwanis Club of Keyport Members present at Gunter Gasser’s

Official Visit

Leo Mania, Cheryl Hill, and Mike Ellithrope each were presented

with a Walter Zeller at the International President’s Visit

Judy Poling is presented with a 25

Year Legion of Honor!

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Fundraising Ideas from Division 9 Each year, the 11 clubs in Division 9 (Bernardsville, Boonton, Chatham, Denville, Dover, Greater Parsippany, Montville, Morristown, Randolph, Roxbury-Succasunna, and Somerset Hills) donate nearly $150,000 to worthwhile endeavors. This includes nearly $50,000 per year in scholarships donated in large part to the over 3,000 sponsored youth in the 44 Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids Clubs, and Circle K Clubs in the Division. So how is so much money raised you ask? Here are some of the fundraisers run within the Division, besides the landmark huge money makers (e.g. Street Fairs/Festivals, Arts & Craft shows, Wine Tastings, Circuses, Golf Outings, Fish and Chips Din-ners, etc.):

The easy – Grocery/other Gift Cards –

Several clubs in Division 9 buy gift cards from grocery store chains and resell them to their members. Typically, grocery stores will sell $1,000 of gift cards to charities for $950, leaving the charity with a $50 profit per $1,000 if they sell the cards at face value. One club in our Division sells cards for multiple restaurants and stores through a service (Scrip Cards – www.ShopwithScrip.com ), where there is a range of percentages given back to the charity. This is not a burden on members, since they buy groceries anyways (or eat out or buy stuff). Imagine how much each member of a given Kiwanis Club spends on groceries in a year – 5% of that is your fundraising potential.

The fun – Trivia Night –

One club in Division 9 hosts an Annual Trivia night, where teams of 8 compete for prizes and bragging rights through 10 rounds of 10 trivia questions. Participants bring their own food (and adult beverages), and are provided with desert and non-adult beverages, in exchange for a nominal entrance fee ($20-25 a person). Members of the host club tend to bring their family and friends, and the event now brings in 150-200 people each time. Similar fun low cost events, such as

bingo, euchre tournaments, or other such activities. have low downside potential, and can help build camaraderie and attract new members in the process.

The add-ons – Add a Silent Auction to events –

Some of the clubs in Division 9 have added silent auctions to Wine Tastings or other evening events. One co m pany , RSI Cha r i t y A uc t i ons www.rsicharityauctions.com – will bring auction items and give 40% of the proceeds to the charity in question. As well, they will sell any items that the host gets donated, and give 100% of those proceeds to the host. These add-ons tend to increase the fund-raising of events substantially.

The sponsorships – Add sponsors to your event –

One club within Division 9 hosts an annual golf outing. The golf registration tends to cover the costs of the golf, lunch, dinner, and giveaways. Cart and hole sponsorships are where the fundraising takes place. Other types of events, such as fishing derbies or races, can be sponsored. Getting sponsorships can be hard work, as club members will need to get these sponsorships from people they do business with. The

value added proposition is that the money goes to good charitable causes in addition to the exposure it gets for the sponsors. Just keep in mind the great impact to community that Kiwanis has with the funds raised!

Hopefully one or more of these ideas will help you come up with new and creative ideas for fundraising in your club, and you develop the new problem of having to decide where the money you raised is best utilized!

Article written by: Gordon Meth,

Lt. Governor, Division 9 NJ District

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Kiwanis Club of Ewing Township

The Ewing Club annually cooks breakfast for the graduating seniors

at Ewing H.S. as a kick off into their new lives. Past Presidents Sal

Puca and Jerry Spencer doing the eggs.

The Ewing Club and Foundation awarded $ 5,000.00 in

Scholarships and Awards to 8 Ewing H.S. students this June.

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Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Township-Blackwood

On May 8th, 2014, The Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Twp/

Blackwood, awarded $15,000 in scholarship dollars to

eleven students. The evening included a buffet dinner, a

speech from the Gloucester Township Mayor, David

Mayer, and a presentation of the Walter Zeller Fellowship

award to a long-time supporter of our golf outings,

Michael Minchelli of Citizens Public Adjuster, Inc.

Parents and students appreciated the evening. It also gave

our club a chance to talk about all the wonderful things we

do and our participation in the Gloucester Township Field

of Dreams.

On May 3rd, 2014, the Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Twp/

Blackwood participated in the Gloucester Twp. Bike

Rodeo. The Bike Rodeo is an activity for the children.

The Bike Police in conjunction with the Community

Relations Unit, set up a course and ride through the

course with the bike officers. They also hand out

literature, they check the fit of bike helmets and give out

new helmets when necessary, and there is a representative

from Peddlers bike store to show the kids how to check

their bike for safety. This is our second year participating

in the bike rodeo. Our handout this year where four inch

long spoke reflectors in five colors. They seem to have

been a hit with the kids. Blue was their favorite color.

Shown in the picture is Club Secretary Patricia Price and

Officer Jenn McLaughlin.

On May 1st, 2014, the Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Twp/

Blackwood joined with the Gloucester Twp Police DARE

program, to present gift cards to the winners of the

DARE essay and poster contest. Members shown are

Patricia Price, Dottie Earle, and Joan Pearce. Also there

where Bob Earle and Michele Selfridge. As the winners

names where called out, they came up on the stage to

shake hands with Mayor Mayer, Msgr. Michael Mannion,

and assorted police officers.

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On April 19th, 2014, The Kiwanis club of Gloucester Twp/Blackwood painted part of the Gloucester Township Hider Lane Senior Center. We where late for the Kiwanis One Day, but our efforts where greatly appreciated. Members present where Patricia Price, Ruth Tracy, Kaitlin McCann, Kristie Wilson, Adam Bricketto, Joan Pearce, Helen Troxell, and Danielle Barbato. Kaitlin even brought a few extra hands. Pictured are Kristie Wilson, Kaitlin’s friends, Raf and Matt, and Joan Pearce in the middle. With all this help, we got the painting done in little time.

On March 24th, 2014, The Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Township/Blackwood, presented to the Mayor and Council of Gloucester Twp, a $1500.00 check for the Gloucester Twp. Field of Dreams. Our Field of Dreams is a ball field for handicapped children and adults. The field is made with special material so wheel chairs and walkers can easily be used. Kiwanis and several community groups are teaming with Gloucester Township to help with the fundraising to make this dream come true. Members present during the presentation are (left to right): Bob Earle, Dottie Earle Helen Troxell, Ruth Tracy, Jon Woodcock, Patricia Price, and Michele Selfridge. Also pictured Mayor David Mayer and Council President Glen Bianchini.

On June 8th, 2014, the Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Twp/

Blackwood hosted a bowling event for the Muscular

Dystrophy. We raised $800.00 for MD and gave trophies

to the youngest bowler, Nick, and adult bowler, Kathy

Schliep. Also in this picture to the left is our President

Michele Selfridge and member Jon Woodcock. We also

had 8 gift baskets to action off.

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Creating a Bright Future for Challenged Youngsters

Each year the incoming president of the

Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex

chooses a “President’s Special Project;”

celebrating our club’s 90th anniversary

this year President Mary Ann Luke, in

keeping with our motto, believed we

should take on a special project for

children; she therefore chose to build a

playground that will accommodate

children from 3-7 years of age. After

seeking input and consensus from her

Board, it was agreed that the playground

would be designed to also accommodate

physically challenged and special needs

children, while remaining accessible and

fun to all West Essex area youngsters.

During the research phase of this project we learned that the ability of special-needs children to enjoy social, interactive play

with children of all capabilities was virtually non-existent in our local playgrounds. We further learned that inclusive play, in

general, is difficult to create for special needs youngsters because of the challenges they face due to their individual needs,

therefore they often interact only with other children with similar physical or special challenges. This playground will change

that for youngsters with special needs in our West Essex communities.

Feeling strongly that we wanted the playground easily accessible to special needs children and to keep them safe, not too

close to ball fields used by much older youngsters; and after our committee approached other groups we discussed the

situation and decided to meet with our School Superintendent to discuss the playground’s placement at one of our schools

that had a high percentage of special

needs students – he was thrilled and

invited us to the next Board of

Education meeting where he presented

our offer of an inclusive playground.

Both Board members and teachers were

very excited and grateful for our gift to

the children.

The Kiwanis playground committee

worked closely with special needs teach-

ers as well as coordinated efforts be-

tween the school grounds department

and the playground components

company. It took a great deal of focus to

meet our self-imposed deadlines, and the

weather did not cooperate this winter,

but once the weather broke the

playground actually was up within a

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month’s time.

Our Landscape Structures representative, Joe DelVecchio was very helpful in identifying components that would meet the

needs of our young students based on our meetings with the teachers and school leaders.

We urge other Kiwanis clubs to pursue this as a community service project. Very few exist in New Jersey, yet it is a much

needed facility in our towns.

Article written by Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex President-Elect Jo-Ann C. Dixon

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Randolph Kiwanis Club Organizes “Monument-ously” Successful 4th of July Parade

RANDOLPH, NJ - Mayor Jim Loveys, Assemblyman Anthony

M. Bucco, local veterans, businesses, the Randolph High School Marching Band and a Morris County war hero-turned-

movie-celebrity, all were part of the many groups participating in the 2014 Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Parade on Saturday

afternoon.

The parade began at noon at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Dover Chester Road and ended up at the County

College of Morris near the Freedom Festival attractions. The parade took place on a sunny day, as Randolph residents

packed the sides of the streets the entire length of the route waving at those

walking or riding.

The grand marshal of this year's parade was a man who was recently

portrayed in the movie Monuments Men. Harry Ettlinger, an 88-year-old

resident of Rockaway, is a U.S. Army Veteran, and one of only five surviving

World War Two Monuments Men. He recently received the Congressional

Gold Medal for his work during the war in helping to recover stolen art

work back from the Nazis. The Kiwanis club unanimously selected him to

be the grand marshal.

James Stewart, a long-time Randolph resident and 22-year U.S. Navy

Veteran, has been watching the parade from the same spot on his front lawn

on Center Grove Road for several decades. Stewart admires the patriotic

spirit and sense of community in the air during the parade. “It’s like a big

family get together,” he said. Both Matthew Zhang and Raymond Connors

walked in the parade as part of the Randolph High School band and enjoyed

their experience. Zhang commented "I love the weather as opposed to last

year’s parade when it was scorching hot." “I feel like it’s the kind of

experience you have to keep coming back for no matter what,” added

Connors.

Geoff and Arlene Price with Harry Ettlinger, the

parade Grand Marshall

Arlene Price with a patriotic stiltwalker during

Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Parade

Randolph Kiwanis Club and Randolph Key Club lining up for

the parade

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The Randolph Fire Department and Rescue Squad also walked in the

parade in full uniform among several antique fire trucks and cars. The

Rescue Squad was featuring its new EMS bikes that can access places like

trails and community events such as the parade easily if an emergency

occurred.

Randolph's Freedom Parade happens to be one of the largest 4th of July

Parades in all of NJ. The Randolph Kiwanis Club, a non profit, all

volunteer organization, sponsors and organizes the parade each year in

partnership with Randolph Township. The parade began at the Mount

Fern Church, where

Boy Scouts, Police,

and Fire Fighters

lined the streets to

kick off the procession. Also marching in the parade were many veterans,

including Randolph's VFW Memorial Post 733, and Vietnam Veterans of

America Chapter 327.

Overall, the parade and Freedom Festival brought together the Randolph

and Morris County Community in a patriotic sense of community that

could be felt the entire length of the parade. “It’s like everybody is part

of the community and they can all come out and appreciate the parade,”

said Stewart

Matthew Salerno– originally published in the Tap into Randolph

Randolph Kiwanis Club carries the American Flag

down the parade route

Howard Gordon driving Miss New Jersey, Cierra

Kaler-Jones

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Key Club International Visits the West Coast

New Jersey Key Club joined 1,700 other Key Club Members from around the world in Anaheim from June 30 to July 6 for the 2014 Key Club International Convention!

New Jersey had nearly 50 students and seven advisors on the tour that included a day in the Disney California Adventure, Disneyland, and a tour of the Hollywood Area.

The following awards were awarded to NJ Key Clubbers!

Ryan Clarkin—Distinguished Governor

Richia Deshpande, Cynthia Thurairajah, Adam Rubin, Samantha Levisay, Hannah Hickman, Sarah McGuire, Michael Patoilo, Kevin Huang, Elizabeth Wallace, Eric Zhu, & Hamiyyet Bilgi—Robert F. Lucas Distinguished Lieutenant Governor

Samantha Levisay & Bobbie Boettinger—Talent Show Top Winners!

Bloomfield High School, Tenafly High School, & Secaucus High School– Diamond Level Distinguished Clubs

Zac Waldorf—was retired after a year of service as a 2013—2014 Key Club International Trustee

Nicole Lema—was elected to a term as a 2014—2015 Key Club International Trustee

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Circle K International Visits the Music City

New Jersey Circle K joined nearly 350 other Circle K International Members from around the world in Nashville, Tennessee from June 17 to 22 for the 2014 Circle K International Convention and Large Scale Service Project!

New Jersey had nearly 15 students and five advisors that attended to serve the city of Nashville and attend the convention.

The following awards were awarded to NJ Circle K Members!

Distinguished District

Shivam Patel—Distinguished Governor

Dawn Kreder—Distinguished District Secretary

Victoria Dayton, Brooke Lichter, & Annabelle Fallarme—Distinguished Lieutenant Governor

Stephanie Morales—Distinguished Committee Chairman

Rutgers University—1st Place, Overall Fundraising for the Eliminate Project; 1st Place, Service Partners Award; 2nd Place, Single Service “Dodge to

El iminate” ; 1s t P lace , C lub Achievement; CKI Service Week Recognition

The College of New Jersey—CKI Service Week Recognition

Fundraising Per Member—Eliminate Project—1st Place ($16.00)

Fundraising for Eliminate Project—2nd Place

Danielle Sammut—was retired after a year of service as a 2013—2014 Circle K International Trustee

Shivam Patel—was elected to a term as a 2014—2015 Circle K International Trustee

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New SLP Clubs Chartered

Kiwanis Kids

Washington Elementary School

06/16/14

Sponsoring Club– Caldwell-West Essex

When you charter a Service Leadership Program club, you inspire leadership from the start. As new members go

through the process of building the club, they share the workload—and the vision. Get all tools you’ll need to get

started online at www.kiwanisone.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THESE CLUBS!

55th

Glen Ridge– 09-15-1959

5th

Greater Freehold—09-23-2009

1st

Millburn—07-16-2013

Perth Amboy—08-12-2013

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