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Carolina Kiwanian
Vol. 95 No. 6 CAROLINA KIWANIAN June 2015
Carolinas District
Carolina Kiwanian
2014-2015 District Officers
The Carolina Kiwanian
Upcoming
DEADLINES: Issue Deadline November Nov. 10 December Dec. 1 January Jan. 7 Feb/Mar Feb 25 April/May Apr. 15 June May 27 July/Aug July 1 Sept/Oct Oct. 5
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On the cover: Kiwanis International President-Elect Sue Petrisin visits with the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County while visiting the Raleigh club for their 100th Anniversary Celebration/$100,000 achievement to the Eliminate Project along with the Fayetteville and Greensboro clubs. Read more on page 4. Photos courtesy Eric Atkinson Photography
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CarolinaKiwanian June 2015 VOL 95 NO. 6
Governor Gary Cooper [email protected]
Governor-Elect Dawn Puderbaugh Hodges [email protected]
District Secretary Leah Moretz [email protected]
District Treasurer Susan Jones [email protected]
Immediate Past Governor Bill Clingenpeel [email protected]
Past Governor Tom Currier [email protected]
Trustees by Region
1 Mary Jo Brubaker [email protected]
2 Bill Wiggs [email protected]
3 Frank Havens [email protected]
4 Boyd Dimmock [email protected]
5 Becky Horton [email protected]
6 Harold Jones [email protected]
7 Larry Moore [email protected]
8 Jon Hethcox [email protected]
9 Dean DeLong [email protected]
Lieutenant Governors
1 John Franco [email protected] 2 George Gavalas [email protected] 3 Vacant 4 Phillip Mosteller [email protected] 5 Chris Billups [email protected] 6 Vacant 7 John Aneralla [email protected] 8 Art MacCord [email protected] 9 Vacant 10 Michael Cotten [email protected] 11 Amy Johnson [email protected] 12 Bill Shelton [email protected] 13 Mike Brafford [email protected]
14 Jim Fitzgerald [email protected] 15 Gregory Todd [email protected] 16 Barbara Day [email protected] 17 Marilyn Alexander [email protected] 18 Richard Schrum [email protected] 20 Pete Hoogendonk [email protected] 21 Jim Bunch [email protected] 22 John Helfrich [email protected] 23 Alex Fournil [email protected] 24 Tim Clarke [email protected] 25 Joe James [email protected] 26 Gregory McDonald [email protected]
3 Governor’s Message
4 Club News
8 Welcome Kiwanians!
10 Coops Troops
11 Kiwanis One Day
12 Hunger Project
13 Indianapolis
14 District Convention
Carolinas District
Carolina Kiwanian
Governor’s Column
Western Carolinas Aktion Conference
June 6, 2015 Flat Rock, NC
Key Club District Tour June 20‐28, 2015
Chicago & Indianapolis
Kiwanis, CKI, Key Club,
and Aktion Club Int’l Conventions
June 25‐28, 2015 Indianapolis, IN
Kiwanis District Convention
August 14‐16, 2015 Pinehurst, NC
Aktion District Convention
September 18‐20, 2015 Denton, NC
Fall Rally October 11, 2015
Carowinds
Kiwanis Family Conference
November 6‐8, 2015 Blue Ridge Assembly Black Mountain, NC
Kiwanis MidYear Conference
February 5‐7, 2016 Kingston Plantation
Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach, SC
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I know it’s been a busy time for all of us due to our involvement with our schools. Terrific Kids, Bring Up Grades and year-end academic achievement awards are our focus as the school year comes to an end. It’s very rewarding to witness the excitement of these school children as we give our presentations. I wish the entire world was as innocent as the eyes and expressions of those youngsters.
Thank you all for your involvement in the our 100th Anniversary Food Drive. This past month everyone participated in a “food drive” with the goal to collect 10,000,000 pounds of food. It’s come to my attention that the price varies in different areas. I apologize for any misunderstanding on the amount of pounds of food you could buy for $560. Children are starving in all of our areas all year long (not just around the holidays); any amount donated is needed and greatly appreciated. We are all working hard for the success of our service project and have extended the project through June 15. Go here for a listing of food banks.
We are eight months into our Kiwanis year, and we still need to focus on achieving our goals. Growth with service is our purpose. I thank each of you for your commitment to our goals; we need to remain focused to accomplish them.
Cultivate – Help us establish new Clubs in areas we currently do not serve. Give yourselves a 100th birthday present and finish the year at least +1 in membership. Be a part of the Formula Team. Love It. Share It. Live It.
Eliminate – If you haven’t pledged to help rid the world of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus, do so NOW. We want to complete our $3.5 million goal in the memory Tom Dimmock. We are at 92% of our goal, so dig deep for Tom!
Celebrate – Plan a special 100th Anniversary fundraiser, service project or banquet or all three. Strive to be a Distinguished Club as a present to yourself for our great milestone. We received proclamations from Governor Haley in SC and Governor McCrory in NC proclaiming January 21, 2015 as Kiwanis Day.
Liberate – We need each Club to contribute at least $500 to the Kiwanis Cottage 50th Anniversary Legacy Fund Campaign to make sure that the Kiwanis Cottage is operational for perpetuity.
It is with great pleasure that I report that we have +91 members through May. Six regions, seventeen divisions and 74 Clubs have positive growth this Kiwanis year. Be proud of all the effort that is being made to recruit and retain members. Here is a list of Clubs that have +4 membership growth or better: Banner Elk +22, Black Mountain-Swannanoa +14, Raleigh +13, Wilmington +13, Seven Lakes +9, High Point +8, Hampstead +8, Hope Mills Area +8, North Brunswick +7, Florence Pee-Dee +6, Aiken +5, Cape Fear +5, Charlotte +5, Greater Greenville +5, Oxford +5, Asheboro +4, Columbia +4, Goldsboro +4, Lenoir +4, The Sandhills, Moore County +4, Tarboro Golden K +4 and Tryon +4. Thank you! We can serve more children w ith more Kiwanians.
WE STILL NEED YOU! It’s too late to register for Indianapolis online, but they are accepting registrations on-site. Make plans to be a part of history and also to be there when we elect Elizabeth Tezza as International Vice President. The Carolinas District has not had an International President since 1960-61. Our time is now.
August is just around the corner; I hope you’ve made plans to attend our District Convention in Pinehurst August 14-16 at the spectacular Carolina Hotel. I could not think of a better location to learn more about Kiwanis, celebrate our 100th Anniversary, begin the next 100 years of serving the children of the world, and network with Kiwanians, the greatest “givers” on earth, all in a VERY relaxed atmosphere. This convention will be like no other you have attended - one you won’t want to miss.
We have quite a few new club building sites in the early stages of development. Where will our next club be: Brevard, Clayton, Goose Creek, Morehead City, West Brunswick, Yadkinville, Pleasant Garden or a surprise location? I really LOVE surprises that benefit children. TOGETHER we can make a difference in our communities, the world and in the lives of the children we serve. As always, thanks for all y’all do for Kiwanis and the youth we serve.
Yours in Kiwanis Service, Coop
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On May 29, 2015, proclaimed Kiwanis International Day by Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane (bottom far right center), Raleigh Kiwanis Club President KC Ramsay (top left) shows his excitement for International Vice President Sue Petrisin’s visit with 200 Kiwanians and guests’ celebrating Kiwanis’ 100th Anniversary as well as the $100,000 achievement/donation to the Eliminate Project made each by the Kiwanis Clubs of Fayetteville, Greensboro and Raleigh. Current Governor Gary Cooper was present along with five other Past Governors (bottom left from left to right): Governor Gary Cooper, International Trustee Elizabeth Tezza, Past Governors Doug Day and Phil Harris, International President-Elect Sue Petrisin, Past Governor Harold Garner and in front, Past International Vice President C.A. Dillon. See more photos on both the Fayetteville and Raleigh Facebook pages and watch Sue being interviewed on WRAL-TV here. Photos courtesy Eric Atkinson Photography.
What a Kiwanis Day! International Vice President Celebrates North Carolina Clubs’ Saving Lives
The Kiwanis Club of Wilmington recently donated $3,000 to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation for student scholarships. The scholarship recipients were recognized at a recent Kiwanis club meeting where CFCC interim president Dr. Amanda Lee was the featured speaker. Pictured (from left) are Steve Hobbs, Club President; Randy Peebles, Scholarship Chairman; Emily Bey and Chrissy Wilson, Scholarship Recipients; and Dr. Amanda Lee, CFCC interim President. Since 1998, Wilmington Kiwanis has provided more than $31,000 in scholarships for CFCC students.
Club News
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Wouldn't it be great if clubs brought an interclub to your next fundraiser or service project? Need some old fashioned support? Send us your news and we'll add it to the mix. Email info to: [email protected] Tuesday June 9 - The Kiwanis Club of Matthews w ill hold the Leonard B. Goodman Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday June 9 at Raintree Country Club. See www.matthewskiwanis.org for more information. Thursday June 11 - The Kiwanis Club of Raeford is sponsoring a golf tournament on Thursday June 11. For information, call John Owen (910) 875-7169 or see their Facebook Page here.
Friday June 12 - The Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville w ill hold the 2015 Talent Night on Friday June 12 at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Auditions will be Saturday June 6 at the Kiwanis/Honeycutt Recreation Center. See www.fayettevillekiwanis.org for more information. Saturday June 13 - The Kiwanis Club of Apex w ill hold the Annual Apex Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Saturday June 13. See http://apexkiwanis.org/ for more information. Saturday June 27 - The Hillsborough Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a 5k/ 1k Run/ Walk With or Without a Dog on Saturday June 27 at 8:00 am at Occoneechee Speedway. The fundraiser is for the benefit of Terrific Kids and The Ronald McDonald House children. See their facebook page for information.
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Club Calendar
The Kiwanis Club of Golden K, Greenville celebrated it’s 40th anniversary on April 28, 2015. It was the first Golden K Club in Kiwanis International and was established in 1975 by Past Governor Les Garner. This club has several senior leadership projects they sponsor as well as their main project, Books for Kids, which kicked off on May 1 this year for its tenth year in a row. These Kiwanians personally present a book to every child in first grade in Pitt County NC (about 2074 children).
2,074 Children Served
Club News
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YMCA Receives Grant from Greensboro Kiwanis GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 20, 2015) — Children participating in the Hayes-Taylor Memorial Family YMCA’s Pre-K day care program are now able to experience learning through the latest cutting-edge technologies, thanks to a recent grant from the Greensboro Kiwanis Club. The Hayes-Taylor Memorial Family YMCA received a Greensboro Kiwanis Grant of $25,000, which it has used to install technology and software provided by Hatch Early Learning (Hatch). Based in Winston-Salem, Hatch is the leading provider nationwide of classroom materials and technology for early learning. Since its founding in 1984, Hatch’s technology and classroom materials have helped prepare more than 500,000 children with essen-tial skills to succeed in school and beyond. The Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA’s Pre-K day care program is a year-round, full-day, licensed day care program for children ages 12 months – five years. The program works to provide learning opportunities through a variety of programs and activities designed to develop core character traits including honesty, caring, respect and re-sponsibility in a quality, safe and fun environment. The Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA also offers an after school program for children in kindergarten – eighth grade. Through the Greensboro Kiwanis Grant, The Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA has been able to transform one if its classrooms at its new facility into a Technology Classroom. Students ages 12 months – five years are now able to experience learning in a whole new way, through a teaching smart board, an interactive learning table, an all-in-one computer learning center, and two mobile classroom tablets. “We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from the Greensboro Kiwanis Club,” said Larry Burnett, executive director of the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA. “We believe that responsible use of technology not only improves the way kids learn but also readies them to use more technology in the future. Through this grant, we are able address both of these issues in our day care facility.” By Craig Fishel, Upstream Public Relations
K-Kids Banner Patch Earn your club a banner patch: take just 10 minutes to let us know what your club has accomplished this year! Complete the Annual Achievement Report online, or download and print a copy. Deadline to complete the report for a patch is June 30th, 2015, however if you have a service project occurring after this date that you would like to include in the report, please contact Lisa Pyron for an extension. Patches will be mailed to clubs in August.
Club News
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Kiwanian Peggy Kilpatrick Named Living Treasure
special ones planned for this year’s 65th graduation reunion. Peggy has also organized the “Glitter Girls,” a group of her graduation friends, and they meet for lunch and “lots of talk” once a month. Peggy worked for K-Mart for 31½ years in both their personnel and advertising departments. She retired in 1996 when her husband was diagnosed with cancer and took care of him until his death in 1997. This was a turning point in her life and she decided to become a community volunteer activist and assist those needing help wherever possible. She joined the West Asheville Kiwanis Club in 1996 and jumped right into their community projects. She became an advisor to the Enka High School Key Club, a Kiwanis sponsored high school service organization, and worked diligently to help all their projects become a success. [West Asheville Kiwanis], realizing her potential, elected her President after a short time in the club and in following years elected her four more times. She served five years as President before the club folded in 2009. After West Asheville folded, Peggy immediately joined the Asheville Kiwanis Club and became involved with their major projects: delivering flowers to area nursing homes at Christmas, ringing the bells for the Salvation Army red kettle, filling backpacks with school supplies for needy kids at the start of each school year, and taking deserving children on a shopping trip so they could buy toys for themselves and gifts for family members. Her love for working with the youth of her area continued with her becoming the advisor for the Enka High School Key Club. She attends all their early morning meetings and also their work projects; the kids call her “Miss Peggy”. Peggy is also currently working with staff at Carolina Day School to establish a Key Club for their students. Once a month she and a few other Kiwanians go out to Emma Elementary and Leicester Elementary Schools for the Terrific Kids program. Monthly, Peggy recognizes the kids reaching their goals with a Terrific Kids badge, certificate, pencil, bumper sticker, and dictionary. The club has tried to convince Peggy to consider being President again but she says “five times was plenty.” She has accepted a position on their Board of Directors for four years and has perfect attendance for her seventeen years in Kiwanis. In 2013, Peggy was recognized by her peers as “Kiwanian of the Year.” Outside of Kiwanis, Peggy is a volunteer worker on all elections, and she drives friends and neighbors to doctor visits when they are no longer capable of driving. Her monthly calendar at-a-glance rarely has an opening or free day, and that’s the way she likes it.
Club News
Peggy Kirkpatrick was recently named an Asheville Living Treasure. Asheville Living Treasures’ mission is to honor the elders of Asheville who have devoted their lives to making their community a better place to live by publicly recognizing them and their achievements and recording their stories for future generations. Peggy was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 18, 1931 and is an unbelievably active lady for 83 years old. She has one daughter who is a missionary with her husband in Brazil. Five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren complete her family. Peggy graduated from Lee Edwards High School (Asheville High School today) in 1949. She keeps active with her high school friends by planning events for their reunion each year and has
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Congratulations to the following, who joined a club in April and May 2015:
Club name First name Last name Club name First name Last name Aiken Muriel Gauffray Hilton Head‐Palme o Holly Pra Aiken Michael McNeill Hope Mills Area Dwayne Jacobs Aiken Kathleen Paisie Jacksonville Lorraine Hooper Aiken‐Palme o Charles Barton Jacksonville Philip Law Asheboro Gina Byrd Lake Norman‐Cornelius Charles Dyer Asheboro Robin Smith Lake Norman‐Cornelius J. Sco Jeffords Banner Elk Harold Durham Lee County Jeanine Morton Banner Elk Kevin Frye Lincoln County Bre Hicks Banner Elk Eileen Gaddy Monroe Hunter Marshall Banner Elk Bob Li leton Mount Airy Diane Barne Banner Elk Janet Millsaps Mount Airy Athol Stogner Banner Elk Gene Ormond Nashville Lynn Daniels Banner Elk Kyle Slagle North Brunswick Alicia Danielson Beaufort Elizabeth Ingersoll North Brunswick Brian Danielson Benne sville Charles Haynie North Buncombe, Weaverville Ellen Knoefel Cape Fear, Faye eville Michael Casey North Buncombe, Weaverville Arthur Knoefel, III Charlo e Plutarco Villalobos Pi sboro Robert Britson Clinton Anne Wicke Pi sboro Thomas Clegg Columbia William Jordan Pi sboro Mark Harradine Conway Paul W Gaynor Raleigh Laura Elizabeth Beaver Darlington Barry Taylor Raleigh Franklin Dunn Faye eville David Greyshock Raleigh Christopher Edmonston Florence Jason Allen Raleigh George Pender Florence William Gleason Raleigh Andrew Perry Florence Amanda Simpson Raleigh Robert Smith Florence Jessica Wa s Raleigh Caroline Sullivan Florence‐Pee Dee George Cruickshank Raleigh Blake Thomas Florence‐Pee Dee Kim Fogle Raleigh Highwoods Karen Shelton Franklin, Macon County Kerry Harrington Robeson‐Lumberton Ruby Jackson Franklin, Macon County Jeffrey Ray Robeson‐Lumberton Tim Li le Fuquay Varina Jane Fallanca Sandhills (The), Moore County Samantha Smith Gibsonville‐Elon College Sandra Moulton Sanford Blaine Su on Golden K, Greenville James Reddick Seven Lakes Peter Chase Goldsboro Carter Alford Seven Lakes Cenda Hoogerland Goldsboro Stephanie Alford Seven Lakes Terry Riddle Goldsboro Walter Craig Seven Lakes Christopher Siebel Greensboro Steven Blackwell Simpsonville Allison King Greenwood Mary Haigler Southport ‐ Oak Island Lawrence Trainor Greenwood Kenneth McClendon Spartanburg Joanne Hull Greenwood William Rude Spartanburg Mack Secord Greer Charlene Snow Spruce Pine David Teeter Greer Donald Wilder Summerville Helene Mixon Hampstead Carol Gallivan Sunrise, Goldsboro Chris Desentz Hampstead Timothy Gallivan Tarboro Aaron Riggs Hampstead Lorissa Sco Tarboro Golden K John Gray Hendersonville Angela Hunter Washington Braxton Younts Hendersonville Cari Keegan Wilmington Oscar Alatorre High Point Sandra Culmer Wilmington Dargan Frierson High Point James Gane Wilmington Robert Hensler High Point Elaine Greene Wilmington Richard Hunt High Point Monica Peters Wilmington David Kesler High Point Stacy Pranger Wilmington Norman Melton High Point David Roberson Youngsville Ann Holsing High Point Denise Ruth Youngsville Tassie McGannon High Point Harrie e Saunders Youngsville Linda Whitehouse
Welcome New Kiwanians!
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District Board Approvals
Key Leader a Success On April 17, 2015 at Camp Caraway in Asheboro, NC, 54 students and 13 adults came together for the district’s Key Leader event. “It was our most successful Key Leader Event yet,” said chairman Tim Horner. “We had a lot of great support from Governor Gary and Debbie Cooper, and Governor-Elect Dawn with each playing key roles. I hope we can expect even better support from clubs for 2016.”
The Carolinas District Board had a conference call on May 19, 2015 and approved the following: • Convention Agenda (page 15) • New District Bylaws for House
Of Delegates approval • Moving Mecklenburg Co. NC clubs
to Division 7 effective Oct. 1.
SEE ALL REDIVIONING HERE
2015-16 Club Officers Needed It’s that time of year again! All clubs were to report their 2015-16 Club Officers as of June 1. Please have your club secretary submit your club’s officers NOW for service October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 through the Kiwanis Club Secretary dashboard by logging in at www.kiwanisone.org.
Leadership Vacancies The following positions are still vacant. Do you know someone that would do a good job? Contact District Secretary Leah with their name: 800-739-1827
2015-16 Lt. Governors Divisions 3, 6, 7, 15, 18, 22 & 23
2015-18 Trustees
Region 6 (Divisions 14 & 18) Region 7 (Divisions 16 & 17)
Administration
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GOVERNORS VISITS
June 5 North Wilkesboro Club Meeting 6 Western NC Aktion Club Conference 24-27 Kiwanis International Convention
See more dates here. Pictured left: Governor Cooper stands with Past President Nancy Wells, and President Steve Hobbs on May 27 at the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington’s 95th Anniversary Celebration. Since 1920 the club has been fulfilling its mission of offering service and leadership opportunities to those who desire to serve the needs of children, youth and adults in the local community and throughout the world. Some of the programs and organizations currently supported by the club: The Brigade Boys and Girls Club, UNCW and
CFCC scholarships, three Key Clubs, UNCW Circle K, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Cribs for Kids, Junior Achievement, the Kiwanis Miracle Playground, Teen Court, the Kiwanis International Foundation, the Carolinas District Foundation, and more.
John Franco of Waynesville, NC is Division 1 Lieutenant Governor for the two-year term 2014-2016. He graduated from Florida State University in 1966 and the University of Georgia in 1974. John's history with Kiwanis is brief when compared with some of his fellow Waynesville Kiwanians who have been members for more than 40 years. Since becoming a member in the Fall of 2008 he has served on the club's board and as President . In August of 1995, John retired from a 29-year career in the United States Air Force. During this time he served in command and staff positions in several states and overseas. For all you homesteaders, how do 23 dwellings in a 40-year career sound? In the early 1980’s he was stationed in the Azores, Portugal along with an Air Force chaplain who, twenty-five years later, introduced and sponsored John in Kiwanis. This just shows the Lord works in mysterious ways. Following retirement from the Air Force, John was employed by the Florida Department of Banking and Finance, serving as a regional director and then as Inspector General. He later became the Inspector General for the Department of Education and retired in the Fall of 2007. In the Spring of 2008, he and his wife, Suzy, became full-time North Carolinians. John and Suzy have two daughters and five grandchildren. They are active members of New Covenant Church in Clyde, NC. John also plays tenor sax in the Haywood Community Band and loves to sail whenever he gets a chance.
Coop’s Troops John Franco, Division 1 Lt. Governor
Coop’s Troops
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Clubs Recognize One Day
in a BIG Way
Kiwanians and members of our service leadership programs across our great district turned out in big numbers to participate in Kiwanis International's scheduled Kiwanis One Day of Community Service on April 11, joining thousands of members all over the world. The event seeks to give emphasis to our committed interest in reaching out in help of communities in many varied ways. In what has become a tradition, Region 5 Kiwanians from many of its clubs together with Campbell University CKI members, and Key Clubbers from Harnett Central, Western Harnett and OverHills High Schools (pictured below) gathered at the NC Boys & Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. The event was planned and hosted by Region 5 Trustee Becky Horton with assistance from Lt. Governors Michael Cotten (Div 10), Amy Johnson (Div 11) and Greg McDonald (Div 26). Governor Gary and his wife Debbie graced the region with their presence. Commencing with fruit, danishes, juices and coffee and great fellowship, a brief meeting followed with district and region updates and presentations by Governor Gary, Gary Green of the Home and Governor-Elect Candidate Mack McLeod. Then it was off and runnin'. The attendees paired off to tackle some twenty assigned "chores" and also to pack goody bags for children. Tours of the Home were organized. Then all enjoyed a terrific lunch in the well decorated hall with music furnished. Two cakes were presented to the group, one highlighting 100 years of Kiwanis and the other highlighting the 50th year of the Kiwanis Cabin. Not done yet, the group participated in fifteen different games with residents in the quad, and prizes were awarded. While this was going on, many from the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro were hard at it at the HorsePOWER Therapeutic Leaning Center digging, chopping down trees and clearing the fence line, with some not avoiding poison ivy! Also, members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Winston-Salem, Twin City, and Clemmons (pictured above) participated in the March of Dimes "March for Babies" walk in support of the unit in Winston-Salem. Surely there was more activity to the benefit of our communities by our organization. Send your club’s story to the District office ([email protected]) for inclusion on our website.
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Kiwanis Programs
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Governor Cooper's 100th Anniversary Service Project Friday, February 6, 2015, the Carolinas District Board of Trustees adopted a food drive as the district's 100th Anniversary Service Project. Past Governor/Region 2 Trustee Bill Wiggs challenged clubs to give 100,000 lbs (or 2.5 truckloads) for our 100th birthday. On average, a truckload costs $560. Who: All Carolinas District Kiwanis Clubs are invited to participate. This is a great project for our Service Leadership Programs to help on as well. Why not work together and accept Bill's challenge? What: A food drive to acquire at least 10 million pounds of food (250 truckloads) throughout North and South Carolina by clubs giving to their local foodbanks. Work with your local food bank/food pantry to provide funding or food to acquire truckloads of food. Promote the event!!!! When: New: May 1 through June 15, 2015 Where: A Food Drive/Fundraiser at your local club for your local food bank Why: 15.8 million American children lived in homes with food insecurities in 2012. (One in four children in NC) 62% of teachers regularly see their students come to school hungry. Hunger has been linked to lack of focus and poor test performance in K-12 students. Food banks are by far the single most important source of food for emergency food providers, accounting for 84% of the food distributed by pantries, 59% of the food distributed by kitchens, and 40% of the food distributed by shelters. Find your local food bank here: NC: http://ncfoodbanks.org/ SC: http://scfoodbankassociation.org/ Questions? Michael Cotten: 910-494-0155 or [email protected] Steve Milburn: 910-261-4098 or [email protected]
Report your project here: 100th Anniversary Carolinas District Service Project
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"We owe it to ourselves, our clubs, divisions, district and organization to be there, take part in the education,
camaraderie, celebration and VOTE Elizabeth Tezza as the next International Vice President! We should be able to turn out 500. Each club can have two delegates, and that doesn't count all of the at-large delegates we can have. Make this a priority. Make the trip. Make your vote count. Celebrate!" - Stan Perry, Past Governor and Int’l Convention Chairman
See Elizabeth's Campaign Page Here Download the Delegate Certification Form Here
Convention Info
Register
Schedule
Education
Elections
Amendments
District Dinner
Tezza for VP Convention Info
Schedule
Education
Elections
Amendments
District Dinner
District Events in Indianapolis Both district events have been set for Thursday, June 25, 2015: District Caucus 7:30 am, The Embassy Suites Downtown
District Dinner 5:00 pm Social, 6:00 pm Dinner, $50 per person Indianapolis Roof Ballroom (adjacent to Embassy Suites)
It's not a party without you! Click the link above to register for the dinner.
Unlike years past where we had a maximum of revelers we could support, this year we have a minimum required, and we're not there yet! Almost 90 members and guests are on board for our big party. We need at least 120 to meet our minimum. So if you were thinking about joining us, act now. Everyone from the Carolinas should attend. We usually pick up a few requests at the convention but we need those commitments now. Everything is earlier due to the Thursday evening Kiwanis opening session. Our social time begins at 5 PM with dinner at 6 PM, tickets are $50 each. You won't want to miss this signature event. To make your reservation please click here. This is an outstanding venue and we need everyone's participation to make it a true celebration. (It's not really on the roof) Please consider joining us. Thank you to those that have already signed up.
Amendments and Resolutions Update The Kiwanis International Board recently determined three important updates regarding the amendments and resolutions to be considered at the 100th Annual Kiwanis International Convention. • A new administrative resolution on company-based clubs • The Board's position on Proposed Amendment 6 about web-based voting • A second report from the Task Force on Online Voting
A revised copy of the amendments and resolutions has now been posted at www.kiwanis.org/amendments. Clubs and delegates should consider this new information.
Click here for reasoning on the Dues Increase
Governor-Elect Dawn and International President-Elect Sue with our hopeful International Vice President candidate Elizabeth photo-bombing the picture!
International Convention
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Call 855-420-8095 to secure your hotel reservation. Our special Kiwanis Rates are only good through July 24, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Call now!
Special Kiwanis Room Rates: The Carolina Hotel: $169 + taxes & fees or The Holly Inn: $129 + taxes & fees
August 14 - 16, 2015 The Carolina Hotel
Pinehurst, NC
Online registration is now open! Click here to register.
$149.99—Earlybird Rate—Good through July 3, 2015
Carolinas District Golf Tournament
Thursday August 13 at 2:00 pm $69 per participant
Teams of 4 will be created by Trustee Dean DeLong & Governor Coop based on average score/handicap.
Contact Dean DeLong to reserve a spot: Cell: 484-629-0513
(If you must cancel your spot, do so by July 24.)
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Thursday, August 13
Morning Breakfast on your own (tickets available for $24.99)
Afternoon Kiwanis Golf Tournament (details on previous page) Friday, August 14
Morning Breakfast on your own (tickets available for $24.99)
11:30 am Appreciation Luncheon (by invitation only)
12:30 pm Club Leadership Orientation ($25) Register Now!
12:30 pm Club Secretary Training ($25) Register Now!
1:00 pm Meeting for The Formula—Love it, Share it, Live it
1:30 pm District Board Meeting
4:00 pm Joint meeting of Lt. Governors (current and incoming)
5:00 pm Dinner on your own
7:00 pm Opening Session with children's choir (no food)
8:45 pm Division Caucuses - to elect incoming Lt. Governors and Lt. Governors-Elect
9:20 pm Regional Caucuses - Elect Trustees for regions with a vacancy
Saturday, August 15
Morning Breakfast on your own (tickets available for $24.99)
8:15 am House of Delegates
10:30 am Forums (see page 17)
12:30 pm Luncheon
Afternoon Free time / Pinehurst Food Bank Service Project
7:00 pm Banquet with 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus
Sunday, August 16
Morning Breakfast on your own (tickets available for $24.99)
9:00 am Memorial Service with Paul Murphy Family Singers Club Secretaries: Send pictures of the dearly departed to [email protected].
10:15 am 2015-16 Board of Trustees Meeting
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New District Bylaws
This August at the District Convention House of Delegates, we will be adopting the new standard form for bylaws. This is a total re-haul of the bylaws and is what Roberts Rules of Order calls a revision. Our whole new bylaws are considered ONE motion, not several individual motions rolled into one. We will go through the new bylaws in sequence, considering one piece at a time unless the house-of-delegates votes to consider them as a whole. This consideration section-by-section won’t necessarily take a long time.
The new bylaws, a chart of changes, and the old bylaws with shown changes are available here on the district convention webpage.
We will be holding two informational sessions during the month of July at 8:00 pm to explain the new bylaws and to answer any questions you may have. Save the dates!
Thursday July 9
Tuesday July 28
Conference Call Phone details will be provided in CDNews on June 17.
Per Article VIII. Conventions, Section 4 of the Carolinas District Bylaws: Section 4. The Secretary shall send to each chartered club and to the International Executive Director an official call to the annual convention at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the convention, and an official call for any special convention at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such convention. The District Board of Trustees shall have full supervision and management of all conventions. ARTICLE XX. AMENDMENTS of the District Bylaws states: Amendments to these Bylaws, if in conformity with the Bylaws of Kiwanis International, may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates and delegates-at-large voting at any convention. The District Secretary shall receive proposed amendments, which shall be submitted only by a club in good standing or by the District Board of Trustees, at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the convention. The District Secretary shall send a copy of all proposed amendments to the secretary of each chartered club not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the convention. A convention mailing went to all Club Presidents and Secretaries the week of June 1-5, 2015. Any amendments to our District Bylaws are due by June 15, 2015.
Please send all amendments to:
District Office, 7378 Junaluska Road, Boone, NC 28607 [email protected]
Fax: 866-672-5992
District Convention
Carolina Kiwanian 17
10 Ways To Make Meetings Fun Looking for ways to bring new life and energy to your club meetings? Learn new ideas to turn your meet-ings from dull and dreaded to ener-gizing and engaging.
How To Make Members Feel Important and Needed – The key to
keeping members happy and en-gaged is in making them feel valued and appreciated. We will discuss different ways to make members feel special so they bring their best to your club.
Inviting Young Professionals to Your Club – Learn to engage young professionals around Ki-wanis’ mission and how to successfully invite them to be a part of your club and its cause.
Club Satellites – Learn the details of creating a club satellite for your club and get questions answered from a club that has a successful club satellite.
FUNdraisers – Get hints and tips from a panel of clubs who are successful at FUNdraisers from hosting spelling bees, selling pancakes, to raffling a boat!
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing – The purpose of Kiwanis clubs is to serve their com-munities. How do you keep service as the priority? What does it mean? How do we develop new or more relevant service projects? Learn how you can remain focused on what matters most.
Event and Meeting Planning – Whether it’s a service project or fundraiser, everything involves some type of event planning and event management. Learn planning tips from the pros on how to ensure that the unforeseen logistics don’t get in the way of the impact your club hopes to make in your community.
How to Reinvent Your Club – If you could start with a blank slate, how would you shape your club? Learn how to envision the changes you want to see in your club and make plans to bring others on board.
How to Develop Leaders for Your Club – Our clubs are only as strong as those leading them today and tomorrow. How can you ensure your club has the leaders it needs to continue its legacy in a strong/impactful way? Come learn easy-to-implement ideas to develop leaders.
10 Things Youth Know About Social Media You Should Know Too – Heard the words but don’t know what they mean? This session will describe some of the biggest trends in social media and help you find the tools you need for your club’s social media presence.
How to Change Your Club in One Minute – You can transform your club. Learn how to in-crease your club’s impact in your community by sparking interest in your club and its cause.
7 Tips for Boosting Your Club’s Health – How do you live Kiwanis out loud? How do you keep your club strong? Hear from members with tried and tested tips for keeping your club healthy, relevant and vibrant!
District Convention
SECTION 3: CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CONFIRMATION AND PROBLEMS: (PLEASE PRINT)
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS 1
EMAIL ADDRESS 2
CONTACT NUMBER 1 ( ) - Cell / Home / Work (circle one)
CONTACT NUMBER 2 ( ) - Cell / Home / Work (circle one)
The registration fee includes all conference materials, convention program, use of conference facilities, Friday night opening session, Saturday luncheon, and Saturday night banquet with music. The full restaurant breakfast buffet is offered for each morning of the conference for $24.99 each, inclusive of tax and gratuity. The buffet is extensive, and a great value!
RATE PLAN: RATE FOR EACH ATTENDEE (enter above)
POSTMARK BY DATE: BREAKFAST COUPONS will be available for the most
extensive breakfast buffet you will ever find!
We have a limited supply at this price. Coupons may only
available through advance registration:
24.99 each (Price includes all
taxes and gratuities)
1 EARLY BIRD RATE $149.99 JULY 3, 2015
2 REGULAR RATE $159.99 JULY 17, 2015
3 LATE RATE (After July 17, 2015)
$169.99 APPLIES TO ANY REGISTRATION
POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 17, 2015*
4 ON-SITE RATE (After July24)
$169.99** ON-SITE (Food Not Guaranteed)
*Please do not mail registrations after July 24th. Registrations can be completed at www.carolinakiwanis.org until August 1, 2015. Otherwise, your registration will be processed on-site.
** There is no guarantee that food functions will be available for your attendance if you register on-site;
seating and food service will be on a first registered basis until we have reached the maximum # we can accommodate.
RATE TABLE: FEES AND DUE DATES:
SECTION 2: NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING: (Will be printed on name badge)
LAST NAME For Badge
FIRST NAME For Badge OFFICE/TITLE
(write NONMEMBER if Guest)
RATE: (Table Below)
ADD: BREAKFAST COUPONS $24.99 EACH
(CIRCLE DESIRED QUANTITY)
TOTAL DUE (RATE + COUPONS)
1 1 - $24.99 2 - $49.98 3 - $74.97 4 - $99.96 5 - $124.95 6 - $149.94
2 1 - $24.99 2 - $49.98 3 - $74.97 4 - $99.96 5 - $124.95 6 - $149.94
3 1 - $24.99 2 - $49.98 3 - $74.97 4 - $99.96 5 - $124.95 6 - $149.94
4 1 - $24.99 2 - $49.98 3 - $74.97 4 - $99.96 5 - $124.95 6 - $149.94
SECTION 4: CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES (*and breakfast offers)
SEC. 1: CLUB NAME: _____________ _____ _______ DIVISION: _______
REGISTER ONLINE! WWW.CAROLINAKIWANIS.ORG
REGISTRATION FORM Carolinas District Kiwanis Convention
The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst, NC August 14-16, 2015
CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL ONLY. GIVING AN
ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS WILL HELP ENSURE
DELIVERY. PLEASE PROVIDE PHONE #’S TO ASSIST WITH
QUESTIONS!
SECTION 5: HOTEL INFORMATION FOR RESERVATIONS - 2 Options - The Carolina Hotel: $169 per night or The Holly Inn: $129 per night!!!
Convention activities will be at the magnificent Carolinas Hotel; The Holly Inn is located in the lovely Pinehurst Village, only a 2 block walk to meetings and sessions
Hotel Reservations should be made directly with the hotel AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, but the absolute deadline for a guaranteed special rate is July 24th, 2015. Rates after July 24 may well be over $300 per night.
The Pinehurst Resort 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374
CALL 1-855-420-8095 Identify yourself as a Carolinas Kiwanis Convention Attendee
Call the number listed above receive our special discounted rate for either hotel, plus resort fee and taxes, per night. One night’s deposit is required when registering which will be applied to the last night’s stay.
Deposits are refundable if cancellation is received 21 days prior to arrival.
THESE RATES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER JULY 24TH. WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THESE RATES.
CALL AND RESERVE YOUR ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SECTION 6: PAYMENT INFORMATION * MAILING INSTRUCTIONS * REFUND POLICY (Payment may be made by Check/Money Order)
Mail Conference Registration and check to:
Conference Registration Carolinas District Kiwanis
2008 Pinecrest Drive Greenville, NC 27858
Questions? Call Scott at Registration Processing:
1-704-968-1051
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CLUB CHECK, PERSONAL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER .
REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROPER PAYMENT.
CHECK PAYABLE TO:
CAROLINAS DISTRICT KIWANIS
Credit card option for registration is only available with online registrations:
www.carolinakiwanis.org
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds will be made for any registration cancelled in writing to the address below postmarked by July 10, 2015. Any cancellations after July 10 will result in no refunds of the registration fee; in the event of an emergency, you
may find someone to take your place, but the refund policy still applies. Substitutions will be accommodated. You are responsible for canceling your own hotel reservations, and the hotel’s cancellation policy applies.
CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
CAROLINAS DISTRICT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES 95th Annual Carolinas District Convention
Note: This form does not constitute a convention registration.
_____________________________________________________________ __________ __________ Club Name Division Key # Postmark no later than July 24 to: 7378 Junaluska Rd., Boone, NC 28607 Fax or email no later than August 15 to: Fax: 866-672-5992 Email: [email protected]
Please list the person’s name and title for each delegate and alternate. For example, Jane Doe, President.
Delegates: 1. _____________________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________ Alternates: 1. _____________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________
Only use this area in the event your club is unable to assign club members as delegates and/or alternates at the Convention. According to Article VIII, Section 9 of the District Bylaws, you are permitted to have your current Trustee, Lt. Governor, any past Lt. Governor residing in your Division or your District Secretary to represent your club for voting purposes at the District Convention’s House of Delegates only in the event your club is unable to have its own club members in attendance. These delegates shall be elected no less than thirty (30) days prior to the Convention. Therefore, if your club is intending to have other representation please identify them in the area provided. Other Representative & Title/Officer/Year District Secretary’s Verification 1. ___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Signatures:
President: _________________________________ Secretary: ______________________________
Lt. Governor and Lt. Governor-Elect Elections: Article X, Section 4b:The personnel of the conference shall be the president, president-designate and immediate past president of each club in the division, or their duly elected alternates, the Lieutenant Governor of the division, and all Past Governors and Past Lieutenant Governors of that division who are active members of a club in the division and registered for the district convention. Section 4c: The representatives present, representing not less than a majority of the clubs of the division shall constitute a quorum at the conference, and each club shall have one (1) vote for each representative present. The Lieutenant Governor and Past Governors and Past Lieutenant Governors in attendance at the conference shall have the privilege of the floor without the right to vote except in the event of a tie vote, in which case the Lieutenant Governor shall be entitled to vote.
Trustee Elections: Article X, Section 3b: The personnel of the conference shall be the president, president-designate, and immediate past president of each club in the division, or their duly elected alternates, the Lieutenant Governors of the divisions, and all Past Governors and Past Lieutenant Governors of the divisions who are active members of a club in the division and registered for the district convention. The Lt. Governors and Past Governors and Past Lieutenant Governors in attendance at the conference shall have the privilege of the floor without the right to vote except in the event of a tie vote, in which case the presiding Trustee shall be entitled to vote (as shown in Article X Section 3a of the District Bylaws).
District House of Delegates: Provision is made for the election of delegates and alternates in accordance with Article VIII, Sec. 6 of the District Bylaws. Certificates must be signed by the Club President and Secretary. Each chartered club in good standing shall be entitled to three (3) delegates to the convention’s house of delegates. Two (2) of the delegates should be the club president and president-designate. These delegates shall be elected not less than thirty (30) days prior to the convention. Alternates shall be chosen for the delegates. There shall be no voting by proxy or absentee ballot.
KIWANIS Carolinas District CLUB LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION 2015
Incoming Club Presidents (or current officers who missed orientation last year) will have an opportunity to attend a workshop, which will prepare them for their upcoming responsibilities. Other participants might include club board members and board members thinking about running for President-Elect. CLUB LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION, CLO, will be held Friday at the District Convention but this event will have a registration fee of $25 per participant. Does your club have a President-Elect ready for their orientation? The Carolinas District is hosting CLO Friday, August 14 from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, NC. Registration begins at 12:15 PM with the workshop commencing at 12:30 PM. Topics to be discussed include: committees, meetings, membership, public relations and sponsored youth, among others. Mark your calendars now and come and meet your colleagues, exchange ideas and share successes. LUNCH WILL BE AT THIS EVENT.
Leadership Guides will be distributed during the CLO. This is different than previous years, where Kiwanis International MAILED the guide to each club secretary in May.
We must have 25 registrants in order to hold this event. Please register by July 24, 2015 so that this event takes place!
Feel free to add any concerns you’d like to be addressed at your Club Leadership Session.
To register online and pay with credit card, visit www.carolinakiwanis.org and click on the 2015 Convention button on the left side of the page. Or complete the registration form below and mail with $25 per registrant to: The Carolinas District Office, 7378 Junaluska Rd, Boone, NC 28607, FAX: 866-672-5992, [email protected] Make checks payable to: Carolinas District Kiwanis Direct questions to the District Office at 800-739-1827. Confirmation emails will be sent to all registered in the beginning of August.
CLUB LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Kiwanis Club: _________________________________________________________ Div. ___________ 1) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________ 2) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________
3) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________
4) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________
KIWANIS Carolinas District CLUB SECRETARY TRAINING 2015
Current and incoming Club Secretaries and their assistants will have an opportunity to attend a workshop, which will prepare them for their upcoming responsibilities. This event will be held Friday August 14 at the District Convention from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, NC. This event will have a registration fee of $25 per participant. Registration begins at 12:15 PM with the workshop commencing at 12:30 PM. LUNCH WILL BE AT THIS EVENT.
Leadership Guides will be distributed. This is different than previous years, where Kiwanis International MAILED the guide to each club secretary in May.
Please register by July 24, 2015!
Feel free to add any concerns you’d like to be addressed.
To register online and pay with credit card, visit www.carolinakiwanis.org and click on the 2015 Convention button on the left side of the page. Or complete the registration form below and mail with $25 per registrant to: The Carolinas District Office, 7378 Junaluska Rd, Boone, NC 28607, FAX: 866-672-5992, [email protected] Make checks payable to: Carolinas District Kiwanis Direct questions to the District Office at 800-739-1827. Confirmation emails will be sent to all registered in the beginning of August.
Kiwanis Club: _________________________________________________________ Div. ___________ 1) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________ 2) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________
3) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________
4) Participant : ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Daytime Phone # _________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________ I would like to discuss the following at Club Secretary Training: