2014 pa kiwanis dcon program
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August 21-24,
2014
Pennsylvania Kiwanis
97th District Convention
Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania
Table of Contents Governor’s Welcome 2 General Information 3
Host Region Committee 4
District and Club Officers
Past Governors 4-6
District Officers & Trustees 7-8
Lieutenant Governors 9-11
District Chairs 12
Divisions and Club Officers 13-20
Service Leadership Governors 21
Speakers 22-24
Standing Rules for the House of Delegates 24-25
Hotel Map 26
Kiwanis Heroes 27-32
Convention Schedule
Thursday 33
Friday 33-35
Saturday 35-37
Sunday 38
Workshop Descriptions 38-43
Convention Program Ads 44-95
Notes 96-98
Future Kiwanis Family Conventions & Conferences
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Governor’s Welcome
Fellow Kiwanians, Welcome to the Pennsylvania District Convention and the
Valley Forge Area!
The convention committee has worked diligently to provide
you with an enjoyable visit to southeastern Pennsylvania. I
hope that you will have an opportunity to visit with friends,
visit this historic area, and expand your Kiwanis knowledge and experience.
Here at the convention center, I hope you will make time to visit the Pennsylvania Kiwanis
Foundation basket room, learn through Kiwanis forums, and participate in the many other
offerings around the convention center designed to enhance your Kiwanis experience.
You are in the heart of one of the most historic areas of the entire United States. Take the
opportunity to experience our country’s rich past by visiting the many historic venues
available. The Valley Forge National Historic Park is only a couple minutes away from the
convention center and the convention committee has arranged for a tour of the National
Constitution Center where the history of the United States of America comes to life on a
daily basis.
Whatever you choose to do here in Valley Forge, it is my wish that you will forge a lifetime of
memories at the convention!
Mark E Mishinski
Governor 2013-2014
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Convention Information
Convention Office, Theme Baskets
and Exhibits
Thursday, August 21, 2014
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, August 22, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Convention Office & Store:
Conestoga Room
Theme Baskets & Exhibits:
Independence Foyer & 76 Tavern
Registration and
Credentials
Thursday, August 21, 2014
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, August 22, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Registration & Credentials Desk:
Independence Foyer
SPECIAL NOTE: Kiwanis clothing, pins and other Kiwanis merchandise will be
available for sale in the convention office.
Special Thanks to:
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Host Region Committee
Paul Kasoff, Chair
Darlene Anderson
Lee Fisher
Kate Feryo
Bonnie Houpt
Iris Jewell
Mark Mishinski
Bob Raub
Judy Raub
Mariza Shavelle
Karen Sears
Kevin Thomas
Jennifer Vare
Sarah Zulueta
TERM 1919
1920 1921-1922
1923 1924-1925
1926-1927
1928 1929
1930-1931 1932
1933 1934
1935-1936 1937
1938 1939
1940 1941
1942
1943 1944
1945
NAME Pliny J. Wilson* Elwood J. Turner*
James G. Sanderson* Wilbur H. Norcross*
Herbert A. Moore* J. Hayden Oliver*
Homer J. Swaney* J. Belmont Mosser*
Charles S. Donley* Frank J. Wallis*
James A. Logan* Robert W. Shepard*
Frank E. Finley*
Clarence L. Connor* Peter W. Weimer*
Fred L. Poulson* J. Martin Fry*
Victor C. Diehm* Leonard B. Keck*
Henry I. Aulenbach* R. Warren Graffam*
Raymond A. Gaul*
Past Governors *Deceased
CLUB Johnstown
Chester Scranton
Carlisle Dubois
Scranton Beaver Falls
St. Mary’s Pittsburgh
Harrisburg McKeesport
Erie
Wilkinsburg Chester
Connellsville Coraopolis
State College Hazleton
Greensburg Allentown
Pittsburgh
Reading
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TERM 1946 1947
1948 1949
1950 1951
1952 1953
1954-1955 1955
1956
1957 1958
1959 1960
1961 1962
1963 1964
1965 1966
1967 1968
1969
1969-1970 1970-1971
1971-1972 1972-1973
1973-1974 1974-1975
1975-1976 1976-1977
1977-1978 1978-1979
1979-1980
NAME Donald H. Matthews*
Amon S. Rosenberger*
John P. Mooney* Elmer L. Menges*
Thomas Lewis Jones* Ernest L. Bertram*
Daniel A. Auchenbach* Kenneth L. May*
Sam A. Wagner* T.E. Teah*
Richard C. Anderson* William F. Sutter*
Guy R. Day* Marshall E. Jetty*
Ira F. Bradford*
J. Riley Fulmer* Joseph D. Ceader*
Cecil L. Pepperman* Philip Broadhead*
Eugene F.Fike* Carlos F. Bodwell*
D.L. Bowers* Michael A. Coco*
Xavier J. Chiampi* Theodore H. Essex*
Robert M. Joline* James B. Richard
Edward F. Brent*
John W. Laughlin* Robert E. Slagle*
Paul S. Riffle* P.D. Mitchell*
J.J. Johnson, Jr.* Thomas Longhitano*
E. Corbett Rider*
CLUB Johnstown Quakertown
McKeesport Ambler
Brentwood Lancaster
Johnstown York
Erie Lock Haven
DuBois
Berwick Washington
St. Mary’s Coraopolis
Clearfield Riegelsville
West Shore Old York Road
Uniontown Harrisburg
Avalon-Bellevue Fox Chapel
Swoyersville
Middletown Philadelphia
Wilkinsburg Williamsport
McKeesport Hanover
West Pittston Williamsport
Penn Hills Southampton
Harrisburg
Past Governors
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TERM 1980-1981
1981-1982 1982-1983
1983-1984
1984-1985 1985-1986
1986-1987 1987-1988
1988-1989 1989-1990
1990-1991 1991-1992
1992-1993 1993-1994
1994-1995 1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998 1998-1999
1999-2000 2000-2001
2001-2002 2002-2003
2003-2004 2004-2005
2005-2006 2006-2007
2007-2008 2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011 2011-2012
2012-2013
NAME Robert A. Wagner
Claude B. Sweppenhiser* LeMoyne French*
Dean K. Wetzler, Jr.
Jack R. Penfold* James A. Hallman*
Thomas A. Muchler* William Homisak*
Willi Schaefer Edwin C. Gilmore
David H. Baker, Jr.* Ray Perkins*
D. Hugh Siggins Barry J. Halbritter
H. Robert Cannell Richard W. Bender*
Carl W. Schlappi
Leroy J. Berg Wallace F. Jewell, Jr.*
John J. Grenoble* J. Frederic Redslob*
Janet E. Cowan Donald J. Sanker
Thomas F. Shott William S. Brandamore, Jr.
Michael J. Frailey Richard L. Kisslak
Mary Edwards John Burke
Ethan R. McBeth
Susan Gräb Cathy Szymanski
Bruce Eberly
CLUB Erie
Berwick Ellwood City
Mill Hall
Lewistown Pottstown
Mifflinburg Williamsport
Southampton Blossburg
York Beaver Falls
Warren Eldorado, Altoona
East Shore-Harrisburg Lewisburg
Williamsport
Southern Lehigh Edinboro
Carlisle Harrisburg
Kittanning Penn Hills
Annville-Cleona Cumberland County
Stroudsburg Bellefonte
Corry Pennridge
Norlanco-Rheems
Hershey-Hummelstown Erie
Scottdale
Past Governors
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District Secretary/ Treasurer Emeritus
Theodore Brookhouser* Harrisburg
District Officers & Trustees
Immediate Past
District Governor Bruce Eberly
Scottdale
District Governor Mark Mishinski
Valley-Conyngham
District Governor
Elect Bob Raub
Norlanco-Rheems
District Executive
Director Kevin Thomas
Cumberland County
Harrisburg
Region I Trustee Albert Gesler
Millcreek-Erie Area East Erie County
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Region III Trustee Ann Graves
State College
Region IV Trustee Rick Reyela
Mifflinburg
Region V Trustee Donald Smith
Annville-Cleona Palmyra Area
District Officers & Trustees
Region II Trustee Keith Smith
Sheraden
Region VI Trustee Megan Kuffa
Wyoming Area
Region VII Trustee Jennifer Vare
Levittown-Bristol
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Lieutenant Governors
Division 2 East
Mary Wilson
Clarion
Division 2 West
Karen Sherwood
Transfer
Division 1
Judith Pacileo
Meadville
Division 4
Sandy Brackin
Glenshaw
Division 5
Tracy Smith
Baldwin
Division 6
John Mazurowski
Freeport
Division 8
Brian Root
Greensburg
Division 10 Shirley Smith
Johnstown
Division 11 East
Kathryn Mackes
State College
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Division 12 North Cindi McCarty
Sullivan
Linda Prior
Williamsport
Division 12 South
Don Ulrich
Mifflinburg
Division 11 West
Carl Richard Kistler
Philipsburg
Division 13 North
John Gräb
Hershey-Hummlestown
Sally Garber
East Shore, Harrisburg
Division 14 Paige Michael
Bloomsburg
Allan Michael
Bloomsburg
Division 15 Mary Anne Maloney-Evans
Scranton
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Lieutenant Governors
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Division 19 Bonnie Houpt Upper Bucks
Iris Jewell Upper Bucks & Pennridge
Division 21
Timothy Hoffman
Old York Road
Division 22
Lee Fisher West Chester
Division 18
Jeff Rose
Allentown Northeast
Division 16
Dennis Bouchard
Norlanco-Rheems
Lieutenant Governors
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Administrative
Kim Roth
Aktion Club
Luida Shearer
Audit
Michael Czerwonka
Circle K
Ken Nguyen
Communications
Patti Loomis
District Convention
Paul Kasoff
Eliminate Coordinator
Ethan McBeth
Growth/New Club Building
Jeff Steiner & Cathy Szymanski
Interclub
Cathy Szymanski
International Convention
Jennifer Grab
Key Leader
Matt Austin & Rick Sanker
K-Kids
Darlene Anderson
Key Club
Robert Orlando
Keystone Kiwanian
Charles de Bourbon
KIF/PKIF Liaison
Ben Osterhout
Laws & Regulations
Matthew J. Wise
Risk Management
Mike Smith
Service Leadership Coordinator
Stefanie Patounas
Webmaster
Kristina Badali
Youth Protection Manager
Michael Coolbaugh
Young Children Priority One
Judy & Roger Janes
District Chairs
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 1 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bradford Kathleen Durner Ronald Yeager
Cambridge Springs Rick Clayton Denise Gallagher
Conneaut Lake Patty Sherman George Rutherford
Corry Robert Slike Sherry Brown
East Erie County David Smith Jean Tauber
Edinboro Mark Hutchison Patti Loomis
Erie Richard Giacomelli Helen Swahn
Fort LeBoeuf Debra Spaulding Maryann Cook Meadville Amber Hall Gregory Acker
Meadville Golden K David Miller Janet Miller
Millcreek-Erie Area Scott Totten Susan King
Warren Jonathan DuShaw Richard Swanson
West Erie County Douglas Fronzaglia Debbie Smith
DIVISION 2 EAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Allegheny-Clarion Valley Joseph McNany Steven Becker
Clarion Mary Wilson Mary Buchanan Franklin Thomas Wilks Thomas Hill
Titusville William Logan Bruce Peterson
DIVISION 2 WEST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Greenville Scott Hodge Beckie Erwin
Hermitage Jeff Hull Diane O’Brien
New Castle Aimee Campbell Dorothy Kline
New Wilmington John Wimer Dorothy Miller
Sharon James Elder George Gerhart Transfer Megan Brundage George Gerhart
West Middlesex Timothy McCall Albert Coleman
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 4 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Allegheny North Robert Marko Brian DeLuca
Glenshaw Nancy Young Patricia Hughes
Mars Dennis McCandless Harry Paraska
Sewickley Robert Bagans Robert Kluz
Zelienople-Harmony Randy Herbe Denise Herb
DIVISION 5 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Baldwin Kathleen Maciejewski Leonard Oberle
Oakland Jay Rogal Barbara Rogal
Pittsburgh Michael Kazmarek Douglas Turner
Pittsburgh Airport Area Jim Gill Karen Hallisey
Sheraden Leshonda Roberts Marianne Muraska
Squirrel Hill David Maretsky Saul Spodek
Washington Michael Jung Christie Campbell
DIVISION 6 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Freeport John Heilman Robert Hunter
Kittanning Dorothy Sipe Jane Englert McKeesport-White Oak Linda Brewster Frank Zeman
Penn Hills Joseph Carroll Beth Cross
Vandergrift Luke Ladouceur Annette Merlino
Verona-Rosedale Patricia Black Kimberly Joyce
Wilkinsburg Stephen Puskar Nancy Goldstein
DIVISION 8 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Greenburg Brian Root Bernie Brazill
Jeannette Louis Conte Nancy Peters
Ligonier Valley Mary Lundguist Glen Scott
Scottdale Lois Eberly David Petonic
Uniontown Kathleen Franks Barbara Galica
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 10 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bedford Bill Hoover Sarah Shuller
Ebensburg Area Dorothy Bailey Jeannie Phister
Homer City Thomas Mains Rene Simms
Indiana Bruce Jenkins
Johnstown Fred Smith Shirley Smith
Johnstown East Hills Brian Litzinger Randall Griffith
Punxsutawney Luida Shearer Janeen Love
Somerset Daniel Mickey Karyn Belardi Westwood, Johnstown Thomas Dixon Dawn Georgevich
DIVISION 11 EAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bellefonte Jeff Steiner Dona Goldman
Huntingdon William Frazier Virginia Rudy
Juniata County Charles Marshall Richard Burkholder
Lewistown William Herkert James Grant
Mount Union Area Joseph Barrett David Reeder
Nittany William Frantz Vickie Leiter
Penns Valley Area James Shunk Devra Wolfe
State College Cameron Bausch Ann Graves
DIVISION 11 WEST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Altoona Jim Carothers Karen Terrill
Clearfield Mary Lou Wilson Randall Lemmo
DuBois Bernie Pitrone Thomas Rubritz
Eldorado, Altoona Joseph Reed Arthur Kulik
Elk County Tiffany Boschert Shelly Eckl Philipsburg Daniel Nelson Catherine Parko-Hayes
Tyrone Ivan Riggle Deborah Moore
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 12 NORTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys Rich Noll Penny Meyers
Jersey Shore Area Daniel Eckley Judy Miller
Liberty Mike Munford Leona Schmoeder
Lock Haven William Forse Lisa Bangson
Loyalsock Township Pamela Shipman Wendy Wyshock
Mansfield Nancy Nauman Maryann Maresco
Mill Hall Richard Morris John Gephart
Montoursville Bruce Buckle Vanessa Holmes Muncy Area Debra Frye Mary Sones
Pennsylvania E-Kiwanis Megan Thomas Patti Loomis
South Williamsport Connie Hess Ruth Mitchell
Sullivan County Vivian McCarty Connie Hatch
Towanda-Wysox Frank Schwab Eileen Sheets
Valley, Athens Mark Hayman Janet Hayman
Wellsboro Thomas Wierbowski Beverly McKnight
Williamsport Michael Haven Russell Lentz
DIVISION 12 SOUTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Buffalo Valley A.M. Jean Dow Megan Dugan
Dalmatia James McClure Maurice Wilkinson Danville Anthony Turel Susan Dick
Lewisburg Elizabeth Smith Jan Bender Middleburg Area Christopher Weller Lee Shamory
Mifflinburg Andrew Pieters Nicole Bailey
Milton/Warrior Run James Stahlnecker Shirley McPherrin Northumberland-Point Township Kay Deans Kim King
Selinsgrove Area Joseph Hughes Jane Hawn
Sunbury Cindy Bonawitz Donna Gotlob
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 13 NORTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Cumberland County Kevin Thomas Donald Simmons
Dillsburg Area Carl Barker Lisa Smith
East Shore, Harrisburg Don Laughery Julie Peters
Harrisburg Cathleen Saylor Jody Rebarchak
Hershey-Hummelstown Dean Patrick Robert Houseal
Middletown Marlin Wilson Melody Wilson
Red Land-Fairview Township Timothy Grunstra William Commons
Upper Allen-Cumberland Valley Benjamin Myers Ryan Hartman West Shore Shea Saman Shirley Rouzer
York Beth Anne Shaup Bruce Van Order
DIVISION 13 SOUTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Big Spring Brian Kump Rebecca Heberling
Carlisle John Friend Helen Milliron
Chambersburg Dennis Travers Katy Hamilton
Chambersburg Downtown Ray Kauffman Bradley Bolinger
Gettysburg Adams Kristopher Accardi Jane Gwyn Greencastle-Antrim Laura Bailie James Hughes
Hanover Dan Davies David Geiman Shippensburg Rhonda Horst Randal Hammond
DIVISION 14 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Berwick Neil Young Yvonne Young
Bloomsburg Eric Stahley Crisane Cook
Hazleton David Bogansky Sue Farley
Pottsville Theresa Gaffney Glen Roth Shamokin Myron Moskowitz John Avellino
Valley, Conyngham Dale Younker Diane McAfee
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 15 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Carbondale Stephanie Shockey John Price
Dallas Harold Stout Jim Snyder
Kingston Lauren Smith Thomas Cometa
Montrose Area Gary Barnhart Debbie Crisman
Mountaintop Lisa East Nicole Sennett
Pittston Donald Shearer Ronald Faust
Plymouth James Mahon John Gavenonis
Scranton Mary Beth D’Andrea Sarah Drob
Swoyersville Cheryl Baranosky Cathy Jamiolkowski Tunkhannock Anthony Litwin Barb Hughes
Wilkes-Barre Michelle Coombs Cecilia Golightly
Wyoming Area Jackie Kasa Tiffany Callaio
DIVISION 16 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Annville Cleona Gary Brubaker G. Lowell Morton
Centennial Internet Robert Raub Robert Bell
Elizabethtown Judith Raub Lindsey Wagner
Greater Reading-Berks County Michael Ebert Susan Werner Lancaster Timothy Rhoades Deborah Carter
Lebanon Adam Ketch Walter Rau Lititz Area Karen Davis Melissa Warner
New Holland Jay Sweitzer Lois Swanger Norlanco-Rheems Linda Eberly Ben Osterhout
Palmyra Area Amy Dellinger Donald Smith
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 17 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Easton Neil Gallagher William Walters
Easton Suburban Kevin Dolan Gary Brienza
Forks Township Craig Marshall Beverly Dalrymple
Nazareth Area Neil Shook Katherine Heller
Palmer Township Patrick Weber Ernestine Hoeflein
Poconos Daybreak Lisa Caldera Jaqueline Flynn
Slatebelt. Wind Gap Kristen Corrado Robert Hahn
Stroudsburg Loriann Mulvey Holly Wilds West End-Monroe County Robert Meyer Cindy Rodenbough
DIVISION 18 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Allentown Todd Siegfried Peg Harp
Allentown Northeast Deborah Carey Harold Thomas
Emmaus Douglas Hohe Elaine Ruch
Lehigh Valley Industrial Park Benjamin Taroc Jane Chase
Parkland Area Christine Lundeen Stephanie Prevost
Southern Lehigh Erin Ofner Rosemary McFee
Upper Perkiomen Valley Mike Romasco Bill Weeks
DIVISION 19 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Ambler Elmer Heiland Larry Comunale
Boyertown Area Gordon Geissler Teresa Steuer
Doylestown Judith Goldstein Kim Roth
King of Prussia James Zinkand Sharyn Bearse
Lansdale William Brown Paul Kasoff
Pottstown Tom Creswell Eugene Huston Upper Bucks Bernadette Stout Iris Jewell
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Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 21 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bensalem David McCracken Charles Yenko
Council Rock John Wanko Debra Granite
Glenside Hermann Twelkmeyer Darlene Anderson
Hatboro-Horsham Donna Ravnikar Susan Goodreds
Jenkintown Anne Lotz Stuart Tollen
Levittown-Bristol Jennifer Vare Sandra Donn
Old York Road Robert Mathers Timothy Hoffman
Phil-Mont Anthony Iannarelli Frank Oldt Southampton Elizabeth Schaefer Joe Wilson
Yardley-Washington Crossing Mark Bleam James Wilson
DIVISION 22 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Baltimore Pike David Siegel Larissa Kosarych
Chester Tim Fenner Marrow Ziff
Main Line Ray Hoffman Gary Carbo
Phoenixville Lawrence Gubanich Peg Kelly-McDonald
University City Sarah Zulueta Jennifer Crowell Upper Main Line William McLaughlin Lillian Matejz
West Chester Lee Fisher Mariza Shavelle
Special Thanks to:
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Service Leadership Governors
Elissa Hill is entering her senior year at Punxsutawney
Area High School. She was elected Key Club Governor at
the 2014 Key Club District Convention in Harrisburg. She
is a four-year member of Key Club and has previously
served as Division Lt. Governor. Her plans for college are
to study public policy or public relations to ultimately
pursue a career in the non-profit sector. In addition to
Key Club, Elissa is an active member of her school’s
Dramatics Club and is always eager to learn something
new.
PA Key Club Governor Elissa Hill
Punxsutawney Area High School
Heather Christensen is entering her fifth year at
Mercyhurst University where she is a Public Health major
with hopes of going on and becoming a Physician’s
Assistant. This will be Heather's fifth year in Circle K, but
her eighth year in the Kiwanis Family. Throughout her time
in the Kiwanis Family she has served as Key Club club
secretary and president, Circle K club president, Circle K
LTG and Conferences and Conventions Chair, and now as
Circle K District Governor. When Heather isn't enjoying the
chaos of Circle K she can be found in the Wegman's Sub
Shop as a sandwich artist, volunteering to help new
Americans in the Erie area, or enjoying Presque Isle with her
boyfriend. PA Circle K Governor
Heather Christensen
Mercyhurst University
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Koshiro “Kit” Kitazato of Tokyo, Japan, was elected as a trustee of Kiwanis International in July 2014 at the Kiwanis
Asia-Pacific Convention in Tokyo-Chiba, Japan.
As member of the Kiwanis Club of Tokyo for 14 years, Kit
has served as a distinguished club president, lieutenant
governor and the 2012-2013 as governor of the Japan
District. As Governor, he was named Governor of the Year
and a Distinguished Governor. He served as Host Committee
Chair for the 99th Kiwanis International Convention in Tokyo-
Chiba. He also serves as the Japan District coordinator for
The Eliminate Project with which he made significant contribution by making the Japan
District rank number one in fundraising totals per member average. Kit is a George F.
Hixson Fellow, a Charter Walter Zeller Fellow and a Mother’s Day Zeller Fellow.
As a corporate senior executive of a global IT company, Kit provides leadership in cross-
cultural environments. He has had a broad spectrum of business experiences in North
America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and has had extensive involvement in the educational
programs for young people. Kit and his wife Fusae have one son and two grandsons.
Speakers
Koshiro “Kit” Kitazato
Debbie Stevens has been a life-long native of Hatfield
Borough. She and her husband Larry have been married
for 33 years and, together, they are very involved in their
community and church. They have two grown daughters
and two grandchildren. Debbie is the Children’s Pastor and Outreach Coordinator at Family Worship Center, a non-
denominational church, near Lansdale, PA.
Liz Scott
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Speakers
Liz Scott
Liz Scott is the Co-Executive Director of the Foundation, but she is most proud of her title of
"Mom" to her three sons, (Patrick, Eddie, and Joey) and her daughter Alex (our founder).
When Alex decided to hold a lemonade stand to help other children with cancer, Liz and her
husband Jay, were happy to serve as her helpers! Along with helping Alex host her yearly
lemonade stands, Liz and her family soon found themselves answering emails and phone
calls, planning fundraising events, and helping to organize the early grassroots efforts of
Alex's Lemonade Stand.
Today, Liz is honored to work alongside her husband Jay, the staff and board of directors,
as well as the dedicated sponsors and supporters as they continue to fight childhood cancer, one cup at a time! Liz is frequently sought after to speak to a variety of groups
including businesses, schools and community groups, in addition to participating on panels
at national conferences. Liz tailors her presentation to the audience whether they are
individuals at the United Nations, students at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School
or elementary school children and their parents. Her speaking topics include the story of
Alex as the impetus for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation; how to make a difference and
meaningful impact; the power of one; caregiving for a child with cancer and other topics related to Alex and her inspiration.
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Have you ever gone un-showered for days, fought with
your husband over who works harder, picked a child’s nose or had a kid pee on you? Then you won’t want to miss “One
Funny Mother: I’m Not Crazy!!” Dena Blizzard’s hilarious,
truthful look at the life of the average mom will make you
realize that YOU’RE NOT CRAZY… motherhood is. Through
stories, music and videos, Dena describes a life you will
swear is your own. There is nothing better than listening to
another parent’s stories about “losing it” in public or
completely failing as a mother and hiding from your kids in
the bathroom.
Standing Rules for the
House of Delegates Rule 1: Only delegates with official delegate badges may offer or speak on motions and vote.
Rule 2: Only delegates may be seated in the area designated for delegates.
Rule 3: Any main motion or amendment shall be written, signed by the maker and seconder,
and presented to the District Secretary before it is moved.
Rule 4: No delegate may speak more than three minutes at a time unless allowed to do so
by the orders of the day by a majority vote of the delegates.
Rule 5: No delegate may address the assembly a second time on the same question(s) until
all delegates who desire to speak on the topic have spoken.
Speakers
Dena Blizzard
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Standing Rules for the
House of Delegates Rule 6: The maker of a motion shall be entitled to speak first in support of such motion or may immediately yield the floor to another delegate.
Rule 7: Debate shall alternate between those speaking for and those speaking against a
motion.
Rule 8: Microphones shall be designated by number. Speaker for the main motion shall use
microphone #1. Speakers against the main motion shall use microphone #2. The chair will
recognize microphones in rotating order.
Rule 9: A delegate shall not speak for or against a motion and move to close debate on the
same recognition.
Rule 10: Debate on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws, including all amendments
thereto, shall be limited to 45 minutes.
Rule 11: A motion to move the previous question will not be in order until 15 minutes of
debate has taken place or all microphones are clear.
Rule 12: Any candidate who is unopposed for office may be elected by a voice vote.
Rule 13: Nominating speeches for candidates may not be waived.
Rule 14: Candidates for office may have one nominating speech not to exceed two minutes
and a seconding speech not to exceed one minute.
Rule 15: Any of the above rules may be suspended by a majority vote.
Rule 16: The Latest Edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall be the
parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure not specifically covered by the
Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International, the Bylaws of the Pennsylvania District of
Kiwanis International and these standing rules.
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Hotel Map
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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Randy Geering
Division: 1
Kiwanis Club: East Erie County
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
East Erie County Club Secretary
Circle K Advisor
Member of the Erie 2015 Planning Committee (Sponsorship Committee)
Community Involvement (Projects, Organizations, etc.)
Involved in TOPS, a Sports Therapy Event for Disabled Children
Reason for Recognition:
Randy Geering is a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of East Erie County and has served
as club secretary for many years. As the Director of Business and Operations at Penn
State-Behrend, Randy was very diligent about starting a Circle K club and still serves as
advisor to this very active club. He spearheaded the effort to involve the Kiwanis Club of
East Erie County in a program called TOPS, a sports-therapy event where the PSU soccer
players work with disabled children. Not only did Randy get his club’s support to sponsor
this program several years ago, he also has the Circle K members help with the program
too.
From day one, Randy has been a member of the Erie 2015 planning committee where he works tirelessly on the sponsorship committee. Not only is he overseeing sponsorships for
the 2015 District Convention, he supports the entire planning committee with his innovative
ideas and suggestions. No matter what the project or fundraiser, Randy commits to help in
any way he can to make the effort a success. He is passionate about everything he does and
always gives 100 percent – especially when it comes to Kiwanis and Circle K.
We are extremely proud to nominate RANDY GEERING for the Kiwanis Hero award in
recognition of the work he does not only for his home Kiwanis club, but also his Circle K,
Division 1, and Erie 2015. Randy goes above and beyond to give his valuable time and talents.
His dedication and leadership to Kiwanis are truly remarkable.
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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Nancy Fishman
Division: 13S
Kiwanis Club: Carlisle
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
Member, Kiwanis Club of Carlisle since 2006
Director, Kiwanis Club of Carlisle 2010-13
Member, Kiwanis International Early Childhood Development/
Young Children Priority One Committee, 2013-2015
Community Involvement (Projects, Organizations, etc.)
President, Carlisle Area School Board, member since 2003
Board member, Carlisle Family YMCA
Board member, YWCA Carlisle
Board member, Cumberland Shared Housing
Reason for Recognition:
Nancy has been instrumental in the development of the Kiwanis efforts with early childhood
learning and development in Pennsylvania, the partnership Kiwanis has formed with the
Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission and the Office of Child Development
and Early Learning (OCDEL) in the Pennsylvania State Government. Nancy has provided direction, support and ideas that have taken our efforts to a point where Kiwanis in
Pennsylvania is known as a resource and leader. Nancy has traveled to Kiwanis club
meetings, been a presenter at several Kiwanis Midwinter Conferences and District
Conventions and done a lot of “heavy lifting” that has provided critical support and
education for Kiwanis in our efforts for children. She has, also, given Kiwanis opportunities to develop relationships with other child focused groups which we might not have otherwise
been able to form. For this reason, the Pennsylvania District presented Nancy with a
Kiwanis Hero is Service award at the 2014 Midwinter Conference.
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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Susan Werner
Division: 16
Kiwanis Club: Greater Reading-Berks County
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership
Club President (1994-95 and 2009-10)
Club Secretary (12 years)
Div. 16 Lt. Governor (1998-99 and 2001-02)
Region V Trustee (Oct. 1, 2004 – Sept 30, 2008) Reason for Recognition:
Division 16 Clubs would like to nominate Susan Werner for the Kiwanis Hero award for her
dedication to Kiwanis over her nearly 30 years of involvement in the Kiwanis Family. Susan
joined Kiwanis in 1993, but prior to that was an active member of Key Club from 1985 to
1988, and supported her local Kiwanis Club during the summers when she was home from
college. Susan not only holds office, but also actively volunteers in and chairs club projects,
from peddling chicken dinners, ice cream, meatballs sandwiches, entertainment books, etc.,
to raking leaves at the Easter Seals playground, calling bingo for the senior citizens, hiding
easter eggs for our community egg hunt, carrying groceries to cars at the local food
ministry, and cooking hot dogs at our annual scholarship picnic (just to name a few things
she participates in). She is always willing to roll up her sleeves and dig in with whatever it takes to help. On the Division level she promotes our annual Dutch Apple fundraiser (this
year benefitting Eliminate) and participates in the annual Division 16 Trivia contest, along with actively participating in council meetings.
But above all else, Susan is a Kiwanis Hero because of the example she sets by involving her
family. Her husband is a member of Kiwanis, and from the time they were infants, her kids
have participated in the service projects that her Kiwanis Club supports. Over the years, it was not uncommon to see her toting one of her kids along in a stroller or car seat to a
meeting or service project, and to this day her older kids (now teenagers) still frequently
come out to help at club projects. Her willingness to expose her children to community
service from a young age has molded her club’s into a family-friendly atmosphere and sets
an example for others to do the same. For all that she does and the example she sets, Susan is a Kiwanis Hero.
Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Jane L. Chase
Division: 18
Kiwanis Club: Lehigh Valley Industrial Park Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
Kiwanis member since 1999
Club Secretary since 2003
Distinguished Club Secretary – four times including 2012-2013
Associate coordinator for annual craft fair & pancake breakfast
Rose sale logistics
Kiwanis International Conventions
PA District Conventions and mid-winter sessions
Region 6 meetings registration coordinator
Hixson Fellow and Walter Zeller Fellowship
Community Involvement (Projects, Organizations, etc.)
Aided in opening 3 new Kiwanis Clubs in Region 6
Reason for Recognition: In addition to being an outstanding Club Secretary, Jane embodies the objects of Kiwanis
whether working with BSA or Kiwanis where she always has the welfare of the children foremost in her daily attitude and actions.
Our soft spoken secretary definitely found a strong voice of reason that held her club on
task to execute one of our main fund raisers. Her concern “how will we be able to help the
children if we don’t raise the monies needed”. Jane’s take charge attitude helped to provide
the leadership needed for a successful fundraiser for our “Kids Project”. Jane has always
worked for the children.
Jane has been a staunch supporter of husband Chas throughout his work/endeavors for
Division 18 as Lt. Govenor, Trustee and District Education Chair.
These are the reasons LVIP Kiwanis Club is so very proud and honored to nominate Jane as
a Kiwanis Hero in Service for Div. 18. She is truly our Hero!
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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Jane L. Chase
Division: 18
Kiwanis Club: Lehigh Valley Industrial Park Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
Kiwanis member since 1999
Club Secretary since 2003
Distinguished Club Secretary – four times including 2012-2013
Associate coordinator for annual craft fair & pancake breakfast
Rose sale logistics
Kiwanis International Conventions
PA District Conventions and mid-winter sessions
Region 6 meetings registration coordinator
Hixson Fellow and Walter Zeller Fellowship
Community Involvement (Projects, Organizations, etc.)
Aided in opening 3 new Kiwanis Clubs in Region 6
Reason for Recognition:
In addition to being an outstanding Club Secretary, Jane embodies the objects of Kiwanis whether working with BSA or Kiwanis where she always has the welfare of the children
foremost in her daily attitude and actions.
Our soft spoken secretary definitely found a strong voice of reason that held her club on
task to execute one of our main fund raisers. Her concern “how will we be able to help the
children if we don’t raise the monies needed”. Jane’s take charge attitude helped to provide
the leadership needed for a successful fundraiser for our “Kids Project”. Jane has always
worked for the children.
Jane has been a staunch supporter of husband Chas throughout his work/endeavors for
Division 18 as Lt. Govenor, Trustee and District Education Chair.
These are the reasons LVIP Kiwanis Club is so very proud and honored to nominate Jane as
a Kiwanis Hero in Service for Div. 18. She is truly our Hero!
Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Willi Schaefer
Division: 21
Kiwanis Club: Southampton
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
Kiwanis Club of Southampton - 40 years perfect attendance
Kiwanis Club of Southampton Past President and Past Secretary
Lt. Governor Division 21 – Twice, Past District Chairman, Past District
Administrator for Circle K
Past District Governor
Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation Board
Children's Heart Program - Former Chair
Life Member Pennsylvania District and Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Awards:
Citizen Of The Year - Bucks County - l989
Division 2l Kiwanian of the Year – Twice, Division 2l Secretary Of The Year
District Distinguished Service Award -l978
Hixson Award
KIF - Tablet of Honor
PKF Pliny Wilson Award, PKF Claude Schweppenheiser Award, PKF Keystone Award
Reason for Recognition:
Willi Shaefer, a Kiwanis member for 40 years, has been a dedicated Kiwanis member from
day one and continues to be actively involved and vocal in his home club, the Division, Region
and District. Always there to lend a helping hand in Southampton Kiwanis projects and fundraisers, Willi has been a strong leader for all of the Division, with 13 Kiwanis Clubs
having been built during his years. He constantly is willing to offer advice to new clubs being
formed and to clubs that need counseling. Willi’s son, daughter and grandson are Kiwanis members because of his dedication. For many years before his retirement Willi’s office was
used as the Division 21 Kiwanis office and his car boasts the PA License: Kiwanis. A hero is
one who is admired and idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Willi is both admired and idealized for all of these. Willi breathes and lives the
Objects of Kiwanis every day and we are proud to call him our Kiwanis Hero.
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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Jerry Hark
Division: 22
Kiwanis Club: Baltimore Pike
Kiwanis Activities (Offices Held, Committees, Years of Membership)
Kiwanis Member for 48 Years
Club President
Club Vice President
Club Secretary
Club Treasurer
Reason for Recognition:
Jerry has been involved with the Kiwanis Club of Baltimore Pike for 48 years. He has held
all offices multiple times. Jerry has been one of the core members of the club who have
held it together over such a long time.
He has also been ensuring that the service to the Community is ongoing. He is involved in
the annual Christmas party each December that has been running for many years. Jerry helps with organizing it and making sure that food baskets and gifts are provided to families
from the area. He is also very active in all club fundraisers.
Jerry has been a big help in growing the club and welcoming its new members and seeing
that the Club continues to thrive. His enthusiasm continues to inspire both his own club and
others in Division 22.
It is with great pleasure that Division 22 nominates Jerry Hark for the 2014 Heroes in
Service Award.
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Schedule Subject to Change, if necessary.
All events at the Radisson Valley Forge unless otherwise noted.
*See workshop descriptions on Pages 38 to 43 for descriptions, rooms and presenters.
LL = Lower Level
Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:00 p.m. – Large Scale Service Project – Elmwood Park
4:00 p.m. Transportation to Elmwood Park is on your own. Activities will include
cleaning, painting and general Park Cleanup.
2:30 p.m. – Convention & Credentials Registration – Independence Foyer, LL
4:30 p.m. & Closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. Convention Office & Store – Conestoga Room, LL
Closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Theme Basket Auction, Displays and Exhibitors – 76 Tavern and
Closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Independence Foyer
12:00 p.m. – Lt. Governor Make-Up Training – Keystone Room, LL
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – Welcome Picnic at Elmwood Zoo
9:00 p.m. First Bus Departs at 4:00 pm from Radisson Valley Forge. Last bus
departs from zoo at 9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. – Reception in Governor’s Suite – Room 1411
11:00 p.m.
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Schedule Friday, August 22, 2014 8:00 a.m. – Convention & Credentials Registration – Independence Foyer, LL
5:30 p.m.
Convention Office & Store – Conestoga Room, LL
Exhibit Tables & Theme Basket Auction – 76 Tavern & Independence
Foyer, LL
8:00 a.m. – All Lt. Gov. (2013-2014 & 2014-2015) and District Chairs Meeting:
10:00 a.m. Finishing strong in 2013-2014 and Hitting the Ground Running in
2014-2015 – Ross Room, LL
8:00 a.m. – Past Governors Meeting – Jefferson Room, LL
10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – Orientation for First Time Attendees – Hemlock Room, LL
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – Workshops & Forums – First Round*
10:50 a.m. Formula Team Meeting
How One Club Serves Young Children Celebrate 100 Years
Eliminate,
Club Leader/President Education
Cradles to Crayons
11:00 a.m. – Workshops & Forums – Second Round*
11:50 a.m. The Formula Youth Protection Training
Media Marketing
Administrative Updates
Explore Young Children Priority One
Owning Your Health & Wellness
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Schedule 12:00 p.m. – Heroes in Service & Sponsored Leadership
2:15 p.m. Luncheon – Franklin & Adams Rooms, LL
2013-2014 Heroes in Service Awards will be presented along with other
Kiwanis awards. Remarks will be provided by our Key Club Governor
Elissa Hill, Circle K Governor Heather Christensen, Abington Builders Club
member Emma Mesko, a K-Kids representative from Cornwells
Elementary and The Poconos Aktion Club President Larry Zazeela.
2:30 p.m. – Workshops and Forums – Third Round*
3:20 p.m. I Love My Club
Free Money
Key Leader
Risk Management
Freedoms Foundation
3:30 p.m. – Workshops & Forums – Fourth Round*
4:20 p.m. Strengthening Clubs
Key Club
Media Marketing
Kiwanis International Foundation
Freedoms Foundation
2:30 p.m. – National Constitution and Philadelphia Duckboat Tour
9:00 p.m. Buses depart at 2:30 p.m. from the Radisson
9:30 p.m. – Meet the Candidates Hospitality – Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level 11:00 p.m.
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Schedule Saturday, August 23, 2014 6:30 a.m. – Eliminate Walk
8:00 a.m. Depart from Radisson Lobby
8:00 a.m. – Convention & Credentials Registration – Independence Foyer, LL
5:00 p.m.
Office & Store – Conestoga Room, LL
Exhibits & Theme Basket Auction – 76 Tavern & Independence Foyer, LL
8:00 a.m. – Blood Drive – Keystone Room, LL
2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – Foundation & Early Learning Breakfast – Franklin and Adams Room, LL
10:30 a.m. Awards and updates on the Kiwanis International Foundation, the
Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation and our work with Early Childhood
Learning and Development.
10:40 a.m. – Workshops & Forums – Fifth Round*
11:30 a.m. The Formula
Background Checks Untangled
Eliminate
Administrative Updates
Club Leadership/Secretaries
Operation Cupcake
11:40 a.m. – Workshops & Forums – Sixth Round*
12:30 p.m. Growth Success Story Time
IT
Free Money
Service Leadership Programs Eliminate Team Meeting
Canine Partners for Life
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Schedule 12:30 p.m. – Past Governors Meeting – Hancock Room
1:30 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – Business General Session – Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level
4:45 p.m. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthems
Keynote Address: Liz Scott, Co-Executive Director, Alex’s Lemonade
Stand Foundation
Legion of Honor
2015 Kiwanis International Convention and Kiwanis International 100th
Anniversary
Remarks – Koshiro “Kit” Kitazato, Kiwanis International Trustee
Credentials Committee Report Report of District Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer – Kevin Thomas
Proposed Resolutions & Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Matthew Wise, Laws and Regulations Chair
Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation Annual Meeting – Marty Schaefer, President
2015 Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention Election of 2014-2015 District Governor
Election of 2014-2015 District Governor-Elect
6:00 p.m. – Governor’s Banquet Reception – Waterford Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – Governor’s Banquet and Installation – Waterford Ballroom
10:00 p.m. Introductions of 2013-2014 Officers, Lt. Governors and Past Governors
Invocation Dinner
Special Presentations Remarks – Governor Mark Mishinski
Induction of the 2014-2015 District Officers, Lt. Governors & Chairs –
Koshiro “Kit” Kitazato, Kiwanis International Trustee
Remarks – Governor-designate Robert “Bob” Raub
Theme Basket Auction Report
Entertainment: Dena Blizzard, One Funny Mother
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Schedule Sunday, August 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. – Farewell Breakfast – Salon D, Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level
10:30 a.m. Introduction of 2014-2015 District Chairs
Invocation
Breakfast
Memorial Tribute of Deceased Kiwanians
Remarks – Robert “Bob” Raub, 2014-2015 Governor
Closing Address: Debbie Stevens, Family Worship Center
Benediction
Workshop Descriptions Round 1
Formula Team Meeting – Mt. Davis Room Presenters: Cathy Szymanski & Lanton Lee
By Invitation Only for those on the Formula Team. All available Formula Team Members
are asked to attend.
How One Club Serves Young Children – Radnor Room Presenters: Emily Reed & Lisa Smith Enhance service to young children. Learn how to include one or more of four main areas;
maternal and child health, child care and development, parent education and support, safety
and pediatric trauma into your club’s service projects.
Celebrate 100 Years – Buchanan Room Presenter: Bob Raub Come discuss how your club can use the Kiwanis 100th Birthday in 2015 as a catalyst for club
growth, and public awareness. Discuss how the event can be leveraged to help local clubs
grow their value to their communities. Happy Birthday Kiwanians!
Eliminate – Ross Room Presenters: Ethan McBeth & Linda Christiano
Participate in an open discussion about our District’s progress and plans. Lots of
opportunity for questions and discussion on what we can do to help save the lives of mothers
and their future babies from dying from Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus.
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Workshop Descriptions Club Leader Education – President – Jefferson Room Presenter: Don Ulrich
Live Session Club Leadership Education for 2014/2015 Club Presidents, President-
Elects. Participants should have completed the on-line club President Training.
Cradles to Crayons – Quaker Room Presenter: Renee Nicolo from Community Outreach
Learn about a local non-profit that provides children from birth to age 12 living in homeless
or low income situations with items that are needed to thrive. Come learn about them and
help with an important service project at this session.
Round 2 The Formula – Mt. Davis Room Presenters: Cathy Szymanski & Lanton Lee
What does the Formula mean? To you? To your Club? How can you participate? This
session is open to all!
Youth Protection Training – Buchanan Room Presenter: Mike Coolbaugh
Kiwanis International Youth Protection Guidelines insure that our volunteers abide by the
highest standard of behavior when working with young people. Learn your responsibilities
and best practices to protect yourself and others from risky situations.
Media Marketing – Ross Room Presenter: Mike Gannon, Provost Defense Information School and Adjunct Associate Professor in Journalism/Communications, University of Maryland. Learn how to create the perfect pitch, write compelling press releases, media advisories
and announcements. Understand how to target and create relationships with editors and reporters. Make your story a win-win for you and the publication.
Administrative Updates – Hemlock Room Presenter: Kevin Thomas
Reminders, information and updates on various Administrative issues facing Kiwanis Clubs including IRS, Charitable Contributions, Form 990, Small Games of Chance, Insurance issues
and other Administrative matters.
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Workshop Descriptions Explore Young Children Priority One – Radnor Room Presenters: Emily Reed & Lisa Smith
Hear more about various early learning initiatives such as Pre-K for PA, the values of
Nurse-Family Partnerships, and our District wide Childhood Early Learning Project.
Owning Your Health and Wellness – Quaker Room Presenter: Susanne Baum, Viva Community Fitness
Do you have daily aches, pains, worries, concerns and lack vitality? Learn how to create the
optimal environment for your mind, body and spirit to thrive. Be ready to have your ideas
about health and wellness radically change for the better.
Round 3 I Love My Club – Mt. Davis Room Presenters: Cathy Szymanski & Lanton Lee
A focus on inviting members to meetings and service projects; how to make them more
welcoming to prospective members; and how to get your members excited to invite guests
to these events.
Free Money – Ross Room Presenter: Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation Did someone say “Free Money”? And we mean it. Come and get some and hear how Kiwanis
Members can get involved in foundation initiatives and activities and learn how the
foundation can support your Kiwanis and Service Leadership Clubs.
Key Leader – Buchanan Room Presenter: Stef Patounas
Inspiring, Energizing, Life-Changing. These are how Key Leader participants describe the
program. Learn what the program is about and how you and your club can help students in
your community participate in the leadership development experience.
Risk Management – Radnor Room Presenter: Mike Smith Discuss the Kiwanis General Liability and new Directors and Officers Insurance Program. Understand risks associated with Kiwanis Club operations and the coverage
provided by the Kiwanis program risk protection program.
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Workshop Descriptions Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge – Quaker Room Presenter: Terri Lampe, Vice
President of Development Hear how your club can help promote good citizenship and inspire young leaders. The
educational programs for students and teachers and the Medal of Honor Grove all exist just
a few minutes away. Learn how to pass on a legacy of freedom
Round 4 Strengthening Clubs – Mt. Davis Room Presenters: Cathy Szymanski & Lanton Lee
How to retain members and keep their interest, get them more active and excited and learn
to share excitement with other club members.
Key Club –Radnor Room Presenter: Bob Orlando
Learn what a strong Kiwanis/Key Club relationship looks like. Keep the luster on the SLP
crown jewel by learning how to become effectively involved with a Key Club, why you are
important, and how to fix what happens when a Kiwanis relationship is absent.
Media Marketing – Ross Room Presenter: Mike Gannon, Provost Defense Information School and Adjunct Associate Professor in Journalism/Communications, University of Maryland. Learn how to create the perfect pitch, write compelling press releases, media advisories and announcements. Understand how to target and create relationships with editors and
reporters. Make your story a win-win for you and the publication.
Kiwanis International Foundation – Buchanan Room Presenters: Jereme Grinslade & Ben Osterhout
The KI Foundation is where you extend your Kiwanis impact. This session will share the
Foundation’s model of Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. It will be a Foundation update. How Kiwanians can reach children in the hometown and communities a world away.
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Workshop Descriptions Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge – Quaker Room Presenter: Terri Lampe, Vice
President of Development Hear how your club can help promote good citizenship and inspire young leaders. The
educational programs for students and teachers and the Medal of Honor all exist just a few
minutes away. Learn how to pass on a legacy of freedom.
Round 5 The Formula – Mt. Davis Room Presenters Cathy Szymanski & Lanton Lee
What does the Formula mean? To you? To your Club? How can you participate?
Background Checks Untangled – Ross Room Presenter: Mike Coolbaugh
Background checks are for your protection and the protection of the Kiwanis brand. Obtain a
better understanding of who needs a background check, how to get one, and what a clear
background check means.
Eliminate – The Countdown – Buchanan Room Presenters: Ethan McBeth & Linda Christiano
Participate in an open discussion about our District’s progress and plans. Lots of opportunity
for questions and discussion on what we can do to help save the lives of mothers and their future babies from dying from Maternal/neonatal Tetanus.
Administrative Updates – Radnor Room Presenter: Kevin Thomas
Reminders, information and updates on various Administrative issues facing Kiwanis Clubs including IRS, Charitable Contributions, Form 990, Small Games of Chance, Insurance and
other Administrative matters.
Club Leader Education – Secretary – Jefferson Room Presenters: Alice Arnold & Joe Wilson
Live Session, Club Leadership Education for 2014-2015 Club Secretaries. Participants should
have completed the on-line Club Secretary Training.
Operation Cupcake – Quaker Room Presenters: Emma and Nina
Two girls and their cupcakes adopted by PA Kiwanis because of their Builders Club roots and
the impact they make in people’s lives by simple acts of kindness. Hear about the partnership with Pennsylvania K-Family Operation Cupcake Bake Sales.
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Workshop Descriptions Round 6
Growth Success Story time – Mt. Davis Room – Presenter: Cathy Szymanski Come hear how clubs across the District have strengthened their clubs and have grown new
clubs.
IT, What is IT, Why is IT, How is IT? – Ross Room - Presenter Bill Walters
For Club Presidents, Secretaries, Directors and ALL Kiwanians. What is IT all about? Why do
you need IT? How do you access IT? How do you use IT? Learn the secrets of IT.
Free Money – Buchanan Room Presenter: Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation
Did someone say “Free Money?” And we mean it. Come and get some and hear how Kiwanis Members can get involved in foundation initiatives and activities and learn how the
foundation can support your Kiwanis and Service Leadership Clubs.
Service Leadership Programs – Radnor Room Presenter: Stef Patounas
Learn how to make a bigger impact in your community by working with our Service
Leadership Programs. We will provide tools and tips for overcoming common challenges
working with existing SLPs as well as how to open a new Service Leadership Club.
Eliminate Team Meeting – Hemlock Room Presenters: Ethan McBeth & Linda Christiano
By Invitation Only for those on the Eliminate Team. All available Eliminate Team
Members are asked to attend.
Canine Partners for Life – II – Quaker Room Presenter: Tonya Guy, Education & Demonstration Coordinator
Witness first-hand how Canine Partners for Life can assist individuals with a wide range of
physical and cognitive disabilities. Here is how Seizure Alert and Home Companion Dogs are
trained and the service they provide.
Convention Program Ads
Kiwanis Club of Upper Bucks & Satellite
Proud of the service we provide for our community, where we award 2 scholarships to each of our 3 Key Clubs, also sponsor2 Builders Clubs, support of Quakertown, Milford & Pennridge Food Banks, Boys & Girls Club, Milford Women’s Center, Quakertown YMCA, Head Start, Bucks County Library, BCSPCA. A Huge Thank You to all members, family & friends who helped us out at our fund raising events. Special thanks to Bernadette Stoudt for her “presidential” leadership for the past 2 years.
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Future Kiwanis Family
Conventions and Conferences
KIWANIS DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
Erie Bayfront Convention Center and
Sheraton
Erie, Pennsylvania
August 13 – 16, 2015
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Scranton, Pennsylvania
August 11 – 14, 2016
KIWANIS MIDWINTER CONFERENCES
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
March 21, 2015
State College, Pennsylvania
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
February 26 – 27, 2016
Farmington, Pennsylvania
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
June 25 – 28, 2015
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 25 – 28, 2016
Toronto, Ontario
July 2017 Paris, France
KEY CLUB DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
March 6 - 8, 2015
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
March 11-13, 2016
State College, Pennsylvania
CIRCLE K DISTRICT CONVENTION
Doubletree Hotel Monroeville
March 27 – 29, 2015
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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