Members of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Kiwanis Clubs partnered with the WI-UM Kiwanis District Foundation to sponsor a therapy horse. Thehorse, named ‘Kiwanis,’ will assist children with special needs and armed forces veterans.

Chippewa Valley Clubs Partner with KDF to Sponsor HorseBy Darcy Way, Chippewa Falls Kiwanis Club

Two Chippewa Valley Kiwanis Clubs recently partneredwith the WI-UM Kiwanis District Foundation (KDF)to support an equine-assisted therapeutic ridingprogram. The Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls KiwanisClubs each donated $500 and the KDF donated $2,000to the non-profit Trinity Equestrian Center to purchasea horse, now named Kiwanis.

This is not the first time for the Eau Claire KiwanisClub and the KDF to partner in the purchase of atherapeutic horse. In 2010, the KDF helped theKiwanis Club of Eau Claire purchase a horse for TrinityEquestrian Center. That horse was renamed Kiwanisand she quickly became known as the most intuitive,affectionate, approachable, safe and reliable horse atTrinity – truly one of a kind!

Kiwanis was the number one choice for the EquestrianTherapy team and youth clients and she provided morethan one hundred 50-minute riding sessions per year.She also worked with veterans with post-traumaticstress disorder, depression, anti-social behaviors andanger management issues in more than 100 sessions.Her personality and spirit enabled the therapists toproduce positive outcomes in record time.

Unfortunately, Kiwanis became ill with a fast-growingbone cancer and passed away in 2013. Her death meantthat the many children and veterans who were able toparticipate in Trinity’s programs had to wait longer tocontinue their therapy or, in some cases, cease therapy.

Because of the increased potential for good that Kiwanisdemonstrated, the Eau Claire Kiwanis Club reached outto the Chippewa Falls Kiwanis Club as a partner inproviding funds to help purchase a therapeutic horse.

“The partnership between the KDF and the twoKiwanis clubs was critical in making the purchase of anew horse affordable,” said Toni Mattson, Trinity’sowner. “Our mission is to provide hope and healing byconnecting people and horses,” Mattson added.“Kiwanis will be an integral part of a therapy programthat offers individual and group riding sessions nearlyevery day of the year. Hundreds of children andveterans will benefit from this addition. On behalf ofthem and how they will benefit, I can’t thank theKiwanis organization enough.”

For details on Trinity Equestrian Center, Kiwanis andthe therapeutic riding program, visit www.trinity-ec.com.

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E G O V E R N O R

An Invitation to Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis ClubsBy Anna Bruhn, 2014-15 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor

My first wish is that you had ahappy holiday season. I’mwriting this column at theabsolute last minute, in themiddle of the season, but bythe time you read this, it willbe over!

The first quarter of 2014-15 isdone! During the next quarter,we will select most of our Lt.Governors for the 2015-17 term.

We will continue to search for, and train, division-levelvolunteers, whether they are deputy Lt. Governors orFormula volunteers. Clubs will make sure they have atleast one Club Membership Chair listed in the clubofficer roster.

What I really want to do in this column is to invite youto join the District Board at a Midyear Conference!

These meetings are spread over the district, completedin a single day, priced to cover lunch and chock full ofworkshops. They also provide a time and place for adivision caucus. Odd-numbered divisions will use thistime to elect their Lt. Governor for the 2015-17 term.The registration form on page 3 indicates whichdivision elections will be held at each location. If you’reunsure of which division your club belongs to, visit thedistrict website and check out the Club Listing page.

Now, about those workshops. Like last year, we havethree tracks and one half-day Club LeadershipEducation (CLE) workshop, focused on clubpresidents-elect. The tracks are Service, Club Leadersand The Formula.

The Formula track has a new set of membership-oriented workshops. Kiwanis International has been

working hard on these. You can be among the first onesto check them out. Anyone interested in working onclub membership should consider attending this track.

The Club Leaders track is a good place to get some ofthe details of club management and I feel compelled toremind you that we are all Club Leaders, except someof us don’t have an office…yet!

The Service track is devoted to Service LeadershipPrograms, Eliminate Project, etc. Advisors and thoseworking on service projects in your club shouldconsider this track.

Finally, all three tracks will end with a panel discussionthat allows attendees to discuss the track and/or sharewhat their clubs are doing in these areas.

There are some differences between the MidyearConferences. The first conference will be held in EauClaire, during the Circle K District Convention. Ifyou’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend aconvention of college students, this is your opportunityto find out. We will be joining them for lunch. Bringyour club’s brochure! The graduating seniors will belooking for a Kiwanis club to join next August.

There’s a rumor circulating about the last conferenceon April 25. The conference ends early enough and thedays are long enough to play a round at the golf resortwhere the conference will be held. Bring your golf clubsand hope that the weather cooperates!

Pick a Midyear Conference location and register. Bringthree or four of your club members with you. I promise,you won’t regret the choice!

WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Anna Bruhn can bereached at anna.bruhn@gmail.com or 608-393-6811.

Anna Bruhn

The District Foundation will be havingbasket raffles at each of the MidyearConferences. We sure appreciate yourcontinuous basket donations. All fundsraised support scholarships and grants.

KDF matches club scholarship monies, designated for aCircle K or Key Club member, in an amount of up to$500. The KDF also matches club scholarship moniesfor non-sponsored youth up to $250.

Kiwanis Club service projects and programs whichpromote the ideals, goals and objectives of KiwanisInternational, our District, and which have a scopebenefiting multiple individuals are eligible forconsideration.

The forms are available at www.wiumkdf.info. Allapplications must be submitted by March 15. Takeadvantage of these scholarship and grant opportunitiesto help your clubs.

Kiwanis District Foundation Requests and RemindersBy Gail Pachucki, WI-UM Kiwanis District Foundation Zone Representative

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2015 Midyear Conference Registration FormFebruary 28, 2015 – Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1202 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI – Div. 9 Lt. Gov Election

$25 per person (includes lunch)/$35 after February 14 deadline

March 7, 2015 – St. Patrick’s Parish School, 534 Sunset Dr, Elkhorn, WI – Div. 1 & 5 Lt. Gov Election$25 per person (includes lunch)/$35 after February 21 deadline

March 21, 2015 – Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI –Div. 7 & 11 Lt. Gov Election$20 per person (includes lunch)/$30 after March 7 deadline

April 25, 2015 – Deer Valley Lodge, 401 Industrial Dr, Barneveld, WI – Div. 3 Lt. Gov Election$35 per person (includes lunch)/$45 after April 11 deadline

Tentative Schedule8:15 – 9:30 Registration 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (included with registration fee)

8:30 Division Councils 1:15 – 4:00 Club Leadership Education9:30 – 9:50 Opening Session 1:15 – 4:00 Track 1 Workshops10:00 – 11:45 Track 1 Workshops 1:15 – 4:00 Track 2 Workshops10:00 – 11:45 Track 2 Workshops 1:15 – 4:00 Track 3 Workshops10:00 – 11:45 Track 3 Workshops

Choose a Workshop Track that best fits your interests and go to that room; the workshop presenters will come to you. We are alsooffering a Club Leadership Education Session in the afternoon for Presidents-elect. One person per registration form please.

Workshops Track 1Service Opportunities

• Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club,Kiwanis Kids, Aktion Club,Bring Up Grades, Terrific Kids

• Key Leader• CK/KC Graduate Program• Kiwanis District Foundation• The Eliminate Project• Share the Good ThingsYour Club is Doing

Workshops Track 2Club Leaders

• Youth Protection Manager• Risk Management • Online Resources and Portalbuzz• Public Relations• Leadership Roles• Share the Good ThingsYour Club is Doing

Workshops Track 3The Formula/Membership Growth• What is The Formula?• Kiwanis… Love It!• Kiwanis… Share It!• Kiwanis… Live It!• Share the Good ThingsYour Club is Doing

Please indicate the session you would like to attend so we can plan for meals and room requirements.Please check if you are attending Club Leadership Education and select the workshop track you will attend.

n Feb. 28 Eau Claire, WI n Mar. 7 – Elkhorn, WI n Mar. 21 – Appleton, WI n Apr. 25 – Barneveld, WI

n Club Leadership Education (Club Presidents-elect)

n Workshop Track 1 – Service n Workshop Track 2 – Club Leaders n Workshop Track 3 – The Formula

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Member Last Name First Name

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number (day) E-mail

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Division # Kiwanis Club 2014-15 Office Held

Charge Card Authorization n Master Card n Visa n Discover

Account Number___________________________________ Exp Date __________

Name on Card (Please Print) ____________________________________________

Zip Code_______________

Mail registration to: WI-UM Kiwanis District

571 Center StreetBerlin, WI 54923

Fax registration to:866-484-4745

Email registration to:wiumkiw@wiumkiwanis.org

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The 2015 Midyear Conferenceswill be held in February, Marchand April this year:• February 28 – Eau Claire, WI;• March 7 – Elkhorn, WI;• March 21 – Appleton, WI;• April 25 – Barneveld, WI.

Please refer to the registrationform on page 3 for exactlocations. Members can attendany of the Midyear Conferences,

but there will be Lt. Governor elections at theselocations: Division 9 in Eau Claire; Divisions 1 and 5 inElkhorn; Divisions 7 and 11 in Appleton; and Division3 in Barneveld.

The conferences will start with registration at 8:15 a.m.,followed by Division Councils at 8:30 a.m. and theOpening Session at 9:30 a.m. Workshops will bepresented using a track schedule. You choose a trackthat best fits your interest and go to that room and theworkshop presenters will come to you. Workshop trackswill start at 10 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. with a breakfor lunch at noon.

The first track is titled Service Opportunities and isdesigned for those interested in our Service Leadershipprograms, Kiwanis Branded programs and ourSignature Service programs. You may notice somethingnew – the Key Club and Circle K Graduate program.Come see what that is all about.

The second track is titled Club Leaders. It is designedfor those in leadership positions in the club and thosethat may be interested in a leadership role in the future.This track looks at Youth Protection and RiskManagement, Online Resources, Kiwanis’ Portalbuzzprogram which all members may access, PublicRelations and Club and District Leadership Roles.

The third track is titled The Formula/MembershipDevelopment. As you may know Kiwanis’ membershipdevelopment program is titled The Formula. Attendthis track to find out how The Formula can help yourclub and our District grow.

All three tracks will end with an opportunity forattendees to share the good things that are happening intheir club.

We are also offering a Club Leadership EducationSession in the afternoon for Presidents-elect.

More details and the registration form can be found onpage 3 as well as on the District website where you candownload a .pdf version of the registration form as wellas a Google Forms version for those that want to fill inthe registration on your computer and submit it directlyto the District office.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

WI-UM District Executive Director Mark Finger can bereached at wiumkiw@wiumkiwanis.org or 920-361-9954.

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Three Workshop Tracks Planned for Midyear ConferencesBy Mark Finger, WI-UM Kiwanis District Executive Director

Mark Finger

District Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 31, 2015Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI

Circle K District Convention . . Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2015Plaza Hotel, Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire Midyear (Division 9 Election) . Feb. 28, 2015Plaza Hotel, Eau Claire, WI

Elkhorn Midyear (Div. 1 & 5 Elections). . . Mar. 7, 2015St. Patrick’s Parish School, Elkhorn, WI

Key Club District Convention . . . March 13-15, 2015Hyatt on Main, Green Bay, WI

Appleton Midyear (Div. 7 & 11 Elections)Mar. 21, 2015Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI

District Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24, 2015Deer Valley Lodge, Barneveld, WI

Barneveld Midyear (Div. 3 Election) . . . . April 25, 2015Deer Valley Lodge, Barneveld, WI

Circle K Spring Fling . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24-26, 2015Camp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Kiwanis International Convention . June 25–28, 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana

WI-UM District Convention . . . . . . Aug. 28-30, 2015Holiday Inn, Marquette, MI

Aktion Club Leadership Conference. . . . . Sept. 2015 Faith Lutheran Church and School, Fond du Lac, WI

Key Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25-27Camp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Circle K Membership Conference . . Oct. 9-11, 2015Camp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Upcoming Dates on the WI-UM Kiwanis District CalendarBy Mark Finger, WI-UM Kiwanis District Executive Director

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Supporting the Kiwanis International FoundationBy Fred Dietze, 2014-15 Kiwanis International Foundation District Chair

The Kiwanis InternationalFoundation’s Children’s Fund isvery important to Nancy and I.Over the years we have donatedsmall amounts to the KiwanisInternational Foundation, butwe decided to step up and makea major commitment to theInternational Foundation andthe Children’s Fund. The firststep of that commitment was a$1,000 contribution which

secured a Hixson for Nancy.

Nancy and I believe in the Objects of Kiwanis and webelieve that we can change the world one child and onecommunity at a time. A contribution to the KiwanisInternational Foundation ensures that the foundationcan continue to support our Kiwanis Clubs and thechildren of the world. If you wish to donate, please goto www.kiwanis.org/foundation.

Past Governor and Kiwanis International FoundationDistrict Chair Fred Dietze can be reached by email atmainsailhr@hotmail.com or by phone at 715-781-7167.

Fred Dietze

A Donation to The Eliminate Project Gives the Gift of LifeBy Marv Amundson, The Eliminate Project District Committee Chair

Governor Anna Bruhn has selected The EliminateProject as her Governor’s Project. The EliminateProject is Kiwanis International’s worldwide project toprevent maternal and neonatal tetanus by providingtetanus shots to young mothers which prevents deathfrom tetanus for the mother and her unborn children.The Kiwanis International Foundation buys the vaccineand UNICEF administers the shots.

During our Eliminate committee conference call thismonth, we decided to contact all Kiwanis members inour district and ask for an individual contribution aswell as a contribution from each club in support ofGovernor Anna’s and Kiwanis International’s project. Aholiday donation by all Kiwanis members and clubs willensure an end to this deadly disease in all the countrieswhere it is now a major cause of death of newborns.

An individual donation can be used as a tax-deductibledonation if the check is made out to the KiwanisInternational Foundation. On the memo line, pleasewrite “Eliminate” plus the name of your club to ensurethat your club gets credit for an Eliminate donation.

Any donation amount is appreciated. A contribution of

$180 protects 100 mothers and their babies; $1,000provides protection for 556 mothers and their babiesand qualifies the donor for a Hixson Fellowship; $1,250protects 690 mothers and their babies and qualifies thedonor for a Walter Zeller Fellowship; $1500 protects833 mothers and their babies and qualifies the donor fora Centennial Award.

We are asking all clubs for a donation to this cause aswell. One suggestion to all clubs who are cancelling aholiday meeting – collect for the meal you are missingand send that to The Eliminate Project. This money(and any additional money) can be used to honor amember with one of the awards above.

The holidays are a time of bringing joy to others. Justimagine the joy you will be bringing to the families ofchildren saved by your gift of a tetanus-free start in life.

Happy holidays and a blessed New Year to you and thechildren of the world.

WI-UM Kiwanis District Eliminate Project Chair MarvAmundson can be reached by email at mpa@chibardun.net orby phone at 715-637-3551.

Nancy Dietze proudly receives a George F. Hixson Fellowship award fromher husband, KIF District Chair and Past District Governor, Fred Dietze.

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The Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville exclusively sponsoreda community musical event during the Christmasseason titled “Community Holiday Social” on Monday,December 8, 2014 at the Dodger Bowl. The eventincluded dinner, entertainment and fellowship.

The musical entertainment featured Dale Kitchell,acclaimed operatic tenor from Miami, Florida. Dale’svocal talents include a variety of musical genresincluding gospel, contemporary, country, classical andBroadway. This award-winning musical genius wasaccompanied by Michael Massey on the keyboard.Michael is a regionally-famous pianist, songwriter andsinger in his own right. Dale and Michael were joinedin song by Dodgeville elementary school music teacherSusan Jorenby.

Dodgeville Kiwanis Sponsors Holiday Musical EventBy Sath Menon, Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville

Michael Massey playing the keyboard; Susan Jorenby, singer and Dodgevilleelementary school music teacher, and Dale Kitchell, Operatic Tenor fromMiami, Florida entertain guests at the Community Holiday Social.

Kiwanis Club of Dodgevillemember Sath Menonapproached the DodgevillePublic Library in 2012regarding donating children’sbooks autographed by theclub’s guest speakers.

The library was excited aboutthe project. The guest speakers who autograph thebooks have consistently loved the concept and thechildren enjoy reading the books.

Children’s Librarian Carol Gleichoff provided a list ofrecently-published titles and the cost of each. TheKiwanis Club of Dodgeville paid for the books. Theclub, under the leadership and coordination of SathMenon, has donated 131 books in cooperation with thelibrary and the Southwest Wisconsin Library System.

Every week, the club’s guest speaker autographs a booktemplate. That template is affixed to a book anddelivered to the library to be put into circulation. As anadded bonus, the club gets credit for the “Read Aroundthe World Program,” a Kiwanis sponsored project.

Dodgeville Kiwanis Children’s Book Donation ProgramBy Sath Menon, Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville

Wisconsin Music Ambassadors visit Dodgeville KiwaniansBy Charles Price, Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville

This past summer the Kiwanis Club of Dodgevillehelped sponsor a group of seven Dodgeville HighSchool (DHS) students who joined 100 Wisconsinstudents on a Wisconsin music ambassador tour ofEurope. On November 24, 2014, the group providedKiwanis members with a report on the three-week tour.

Music presentations were made in England, France,Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany. DHS studentsMaggie Piper, Lindsay Hess, Bri Humke and AlexHarman were joined by advisor Julie Piper and KiwanisPresident Steve Michek at the presentation at DodgerBowl. Although the entire trip was enjoyed by all, thestudents report the highlights were a concert theypresented at St. Marks Cathedral in Vienna, Austria andthe hospitality of Switzerland.

Dodgeville High School students participated in a three-week musicambassadors tour of Europe.

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Metro Milwaukee NightsMembers Shop for 20 KidsBy Bec Loss, Metropolitan Milwaukee Nights Club

Members and guests of the Kiwanis Club of MetropolitanMilwaukee Nights gathered at Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pubfor their annual holiday party and gift wrapping onDecember 5, 2014. Attendees enjoyed food, drink andfellowship while wrapping gifts for families in need thisholiday season. The club adopted families from theChristmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County. Theclub sponsors approximately 20 children by buying anddelivering gifts for the holidays.

On Saturday, December 6, 2014, volunteers from theAppleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club and approximately90 children supported by various non-profit agenciesspent the morning at the Building for Kids havingbreakfast, meeting Santa (who had presents for them)and playing in the museum.

The attendees were children who are currently stayingat The Homeless Connection, Harbor House (a localdomestic abuse shelter) or are affiliated with the Boy’sand Girl’s Club of the Fox Valley or Big Brothers/BigSisters of the Fox Valley Region.

This was a great opportunity to help some of theunderprivileged youth in the community. The AppletonFox Cities Kiwanis Club would like to thank WEEnergies for their financial contribution to the eventand the Building for Kids for hosting.

Appleton Fox Cities Hosts Breakfast with Santa for 90 KidsBy Jay Stephany, Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club

Members of the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club goof around with Santaat the Breakfast with Santa event for underprivileged kids on December 6.

The Kiwanis Club of West Bend sponsored threefamilies this holiday season, providing clothing, toysand basic household needs. The Washington CountyDepartment of Health and Human Services connectsdonors to qualified families. With the help of the club’s“shopping elves,” the club was able to stretch donateddollars and help three families celebrate the joy of theseason and hope for their future.

After the presents were purchased, the club provided agrocery store certificate for each family, fruit snacks,oranges, peanut butter, a small box of candy and agingerbread house kit. Each family also received a largebox with facial tissue, toilet tissue, soap, shampoo, papertowels, toilet paper, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

West Bend Noon Club Provides Gifts for Children in NeedBy Marilyn Merten and Tom Bergerud, West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club

‘Shopping Elves’ from the West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club sponsored threefamilies in need this holiday season.

Metropolitan Milwaukee Nights Kiwanians Tina Pudlas (left), andMorgan Fierro prepare to wrap presents for children in early December.

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On November 8, 2014 the Kiwanis Club of NewRichmond was honored by a visit from WI-UMKiwanis District Governor Anna Bruhn at the club’s95th Anniversary celebration. The Governor’s Meeting,dinner and program was also attended by Division 9Lt. Governor, Joe Burnap, Deputy Lt. Governor, JohnRheinberger, WI-UM District Eliminate ProjectCoordinator, Marv Amundson and Division 9 EliminateProject Coordinator, Bev Burnap. Club Members fromBarron, Bruce, Eau Claire Clear Water, Hudson andEau Claire Indianhead joined the festivities. Guestswere entertained with an instrumental guitarperformance during social time and dinner.

On display was a Wall of History which includednewspaper articles and memorabilia for each decade ofthe New Richmond Club’s existence beginning inNovember, 1919. A presentation of past and currentclub members and activities was shown during the eventwhich brought back many memories. A memorial tableincluded pictures of long-time members Bob Heebinkand Dick Newman, who passed away earlier this year.These men were very active and are greatly missed.

Lt. Governor Joe Burnap introduced the head table andthe division clubs attending. Club President Gina MoeKnutson recognized past club presidents and memberswith 20 years of service or more. Past President andHistorian Bob Peirson provided interesting facts aboutthe club’s history and contributions to the area. Bruhnfollowed with her Governor’s Address and discussed hervisions and goals for the district.

A raffle was held with items donated from the NewRichmond, Bruce, Eau Claire Clear Water and Barronclubs. Proceeds from the raffle were designated for TheEliminate Project at Governor Anna’s request.

In 1919, when New Richmond city officials approachedKiwanis International about starting a club, they didn’tsupport the idea because the city had a population ofapproximately 2,100 people. Officials at KiwanisInternational doubted that New Richmond couldsustain a club that required a minimum of 50 membersto start. At the time of its charter, New Richmond wasthe smallest community ever to have a Kiwanis club.

From the beginning, the Kiwanis Club has been activelyinvolved in the advancement of the community. Theclub was instrumental in bringing the Friday CanningCompany to the community, which became one of NewRichmond’s largest employers. The club was also anintegral part of the construction of Holy FamilyHospital (now Westfields Hospital), construction ofshelters in Mary Park, installation of lights on MainStreet and pushed for the city to develop a plan to pavecommunity streets.

The community chest, an early version of the UnitedWay effort, was started by Kiwanis. The Kiwanis Clubof New Richmond was among the first proponents oflocating Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in thecommunity and was behind the efforts to clean up theWillow River.

The Club has sponsored the local Key Club and BoyScout Troop 460 for more than 50 years and alsosponsors Cub Scouts and the Venturing Crew. Currentprojects and activities include scholarships, annualHonors Banquet, Service Learning Day, annual EasterEgg Hunt, sponsor of students for Leadership Training,back pack program, volunteering at Five Loaves FoodShelf, Peanut Day, Bnaakwii Giizis event and theHoliday Home Lighting contest.

95th Anniversary Festivities Held in New RichmondBy Debbie Suennen Rickard, Kiwanis Club of New Richmond

Debbie Suennen Rickard, club secretary, and Gina Moe Knutson,president, present WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Anna Bruhn witha gift in appreciation of attending the club’s 95th Anniversary event.

Club Historian Bob Peirson gave a history of the New Richmond club.

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Members of the Kiwanis Club of Chilton gathered onDecember 3, 2014 to celebrate 85 years of service tochildren and the world. Club members reflected on ahistory of the organization in Chilton.

December 3, 1929, the Kiwanis Club of Chilton held itsorganizational meeting at the Chilton Hotel, headed byPresident H. F. Arps, with Kiwanis Internationalrepresentative Thomas Marshall and District GovernorNorton Williams of Neenah. A motion was made tohold weekly meetings on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Dueswere $15 per member. There were six charter membersat the meeting. In the following weeks, plans were madeto further organize the club and add more members. Bycharter night the membership stood at 26.

The Club was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club ofAppleton and was chartered on January 14, 1930. Thebanquet was held during a heavy snowfall and therewere anxious moments the evening of the charter night.The Seymour club had to have a snowplow precedethem in order to make the trip. The night ended in asuccess despite the worries.

The first committee report was submitted by the PublicAffairs Committee for arrangements of an Ice Carnivalcampaign for a new high school. During the first year,the club began its support of the local Boy Scout troopand assisted in the campaign for the bond issue toconcrete the roads in Calumet County. In the followingyears, Kiwanis formed a 4-H club, was instrumental in

building a swimming pool, assisting with the building ofthe football field, skating rink and getting a traffic lightat the intersection of Main Street and Madison Street.

In 1932, during the depression, the Club sufferedfinancially and meetings were down to four membersattending. Many thought of disbanding, but ClubPresident George Goggins encouraged members tostick with him and keep the club going. In 1934,members worked and voted for a successful referendumto bond the district to build a new $100,000 school.They also sponsored the celebration of the opening ofState Highway 57. In 1935 a motion was made toendorse the project of locating a State Park on the eastside of Lake Winnebago.

In the 40s, club membership reached a high of 75members. The main activities were assisting at theCounty Fair, sponsoring the Athletic Banquet, donationof eyeglasses, sponsoring a Badger Boys delegate, foodbaskets for the needy, providing transportation forchildren to the State Fair and supporting the recreationprograms in the city.

The single biggest activity in the 50s was the CalumetMemorial Hospital benefit dinner, which started in1955 and continued for 17 years. Approximately $18,200was raised to help finance construction of the hospital.

The many projects in the club’s 85 years started with sixmen of Chilton who saw a need in the community.

Kiwanis Club of Chilton Celebrated 85 Years of ServiceBy Jean Van Frachen, Kiwanis Club of Chilton

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Chilton celebrated 85 years of service on December 3, 2014.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Wausau recently awardedthe George F. Hixson Fellowship for exemplaryleadership and service to Jeremy Tabin. Jeremy is along-time club member who was active in Circle Kduring his days as a student at Penn State University.He has continued to be active in WUM District CircleK leadership while also serving as club liaison with theKey Club at Newman High School in Wausau. Heparticipates in many local club activities, includingcoordinating the club’s popcorn wagon fundraiser for anumber of years. Jeremy is also the editor of the club’sWeb site and newsletter.

In 1983, the Kiwanis International Foundationestablished the George F. Hixson Fellowship. Namedfor Kiwanis International’s first president, HixsonFellowships are bestowed upon donors who give $1,000or more to the foundation. It’s a way of recognizingpeople who have contributed significantly to Kiwanis’history of generosity. In fact, clubs and Kiwanians oftengive in honor of another person or organization –recognizing others’ help and commitment with aHixson Fellowship. Consider making a gift todaytoward a George F. Hixson Fellowship for yourself or tohonor someone else with one.

Hixson Fellowship Award Presented to Jeremy TabinBy Bob Voelker, Kiwanis Club of Greater Wausau

Jeremy Tabin receives the George F. Hixson Award from Kiwanis Club ofGreater Wausau President Pat Morath.

Greater Wausau KiwaniansDonate 14 iPadsBy Bob Voelker, Kiwanis Club of Greater Wausau

Eric Hartwig, Director of Marathon County SpecialEducation (MCSE), was the featured speaker at a recentmeeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Wausau. Mr.Hartwig was invited to officially receive a gift of 14 iPadsand software, valued at almost $900 each, for students onthe autism spectrum and their families, who are served byMCSE. Mr. Hartwig reported on the positive effects ofthis donation, which was delivered in the fall. The clubhas received letters of thanks from the school districts ofAbbotsford, Athens, Edgar, and Spencer, which serve thestudents who received the iPads.

Left to right, Bob Voelker, Club iPad Project Chair, guest Eric Hartwigand Pat Morath, President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Wausau.

Kiwanews Newsletter ScheduleIssue Deadline Mailed

October/November October 30 November 15December/January December 15 December 30February/March February 15 February 28

April/May April 15 April 30June/July June 15 June 30

August/September August 15 August 30

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Greater Hudson Kiwanian Named Distinguished MemberBy Fred Dietze, Kiwanis Club of Greater Hudson

Johannes Dahle, a charter member of the Kiwanis Clubof Greater Hudson, has been designated as a KiwanisInternational Distinguished Member. To receive thisinternational honor, Dahle recruited two new membersto the club, participated in numerous service projectsand was instrumental in ensuring that club membersand guests were presented with outstanding programs atthe club’s semi-monthly meetings.

For this honor, Dahle received a Distinguished Memberpin and a letter from the 2013-14 Kiwanis InternationalPresident, Gunter Gasser. The letter states in part, “Youare making this world a better place to live.” TheKiwanis Club of Greater Hudson meets on the first andthird Tuesday of the month at Hudson House at 7 p.m.For more information, contact Mike Moseman at (715)531-8081 or visit www.greaterhudsonkiwanis.org.

President Mike Moseman (left) congratulates Jo Dahle for being selected asa Kiwanis Distinguished Member.

Watertown Kiwanis ClubSupports Camp WawbeekBy Roger Herbert, Watertown Kiwanis Club

Watertown Kiwanis Club President Roger Herbertrecently presented a check for $1,000 to Ken Saville,Executive Director of the Easter Seal Society and CampWawbeek. The donation represents the club’sparticipation in the renovation project of the accessibleoutdoor swimming pool at Camp Wawbeek near theWisconsin Dells.

“Diapers, Underwear and Socks (D.U.S.) donationskicked off December 1, 2014 in the city of Ripon. Asource in Ripon disclosed the dire need for these itemsin the Ripon community and the club jumped intoaction. Ripon Pick n’ Save, Hillside Dental Associatesand Walgreens eagerly accepted the collection bins.

All infant through adult diapers, and infant throughhigh school-sized socks and underwear collected will bedistributed to those in need. The club hopes tocontinue the collection year ‘round but felt the holidayseason would be a great time for the kickoff. The RiponCommonwealth Press interviewed club member LynHerriot and published an article in the November 26,2014 issue of the local newspaper.

Ripon Early Bird Club Collects Diapers, Underwear and SocksBy Lyn Herriot, Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Club

Ripon Early Bird Kiwanian Lyn Herriot next to a D.U.S. donation box.

Ken Saville accepts a $1,000 donation from Watertown Kiwanis ClubPresident Roger Herbert. The funds were earmarked for the accessible pool.

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Pancakes, playgrounds and parades are among theservice projects Kiwanis club members have offered for100 years to serve the children of the world. In 2015,Kiwanis members will renew their commitment tochildren by finding solutions to community needs andby eradicating a deadly disease from the world.

Globally, January 2015 kicks off six months ofcelebrations to honor the past century of service andlaunch the next 100 years of signature service projects.Each year, Kiwanis members devote 18.5 millionvolunteer hours toward projects in their communitiesand raise more than $100 million, all to help childrenthrive, prosper and grow. Kiwanis is a serviceorganization with more than 16,000 clubs in 80 nations.Its members participate in 150,000 projects every year.

“Kiwanis began in Detroit as a club for businessmen butquickly changed its focus to service, and that commit-ment remains today,” said Dr. John R. Button, KiwanisInternational president. “We are proud of our 100-yearlegacy and are excited about our future and the oppor-tunities we have to help all the children of the world.”

As part of a Kiwanis Centennial Tour, Dr. Button willvisit 13 international cities where Kiwanis members willcelebrate the 100th anniversary with community events,playground builds and other special projects. TheCentennial Celebration begins in Pasadena, Calif., witha float in the annual Tournament of Roses parade. Thefirst stop on the Centennial Tour will be Detroit, homeof the inaugural Kiwanis club. Known as the DetroitNo. 1 Club to signify its status as the first Kiwanis club,the Detroit club will kick off the tour with a bookdistribution for children, and a reception and display atthe Detroit Historical Museum followed by a gala at theDetroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

With the support of the Kiwanis InternationalFoundation, playgrounds will be built at CentennialTour stops in Redmond, Ore.; Atlanta, Ga.; Fullerton,Calif.; Taipei, Taiwan; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; IslandPark, N.Y.; Chicago, Ill.; Milan, Italy and Indianapolis,Ind. Playgrounds built this fall in Troy, Mo., andOrlando, Florida, will be dedicated during the tour.

The Centennial Tour will conclude in Indianapolis,Kiwanis International’s home city, with the annualconvention June 25-28 celebrating the Centennial.Plans are under way for a pancake breakfast onIndianapolis’ Monument Circle, a major downtownlandmark, and a birthday bash on one of the city’sdowntown pedestrian avenues, Georgia Street, near theIndianapolis Convention Center.

During the convention, Kiwanis and its partnerUNICEF also will celebrate The Eliminate Project,Kiwanis’ global campaign for children to eliminatematernal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the globe.

“This disease is deadly in so many Third Worldcountries, and those of us in developed nations have nothad to worry about tetanus for decades,” said Dr.Button, a former family physician in Ridgetown,Ontario, Canada. “We have been working to raise $110million to eradicate this tragic disease from the world,and to save babies from suffering an excruciating deathfrom MNT. Our commitment to The Eliminate Projectis our 100th anniversary gift to the world.”

The Eliminate Project will vaccinate more than 65million women of childbearing age to stop this disease.“The individual cost is small – $1.80 will provide thevaccine – but the cumulative effect is exponential in thenumber of lives saved around the world,” Dr. Button said.

More information on Kiwanis’ 100th anniversary eventsis available at www.kiwanis.org/100.

Kiwanis Clubs Worldwide Celebrates a Century of ServingChildren with Playgrounds, Pancakes and PartiesPrinted with permission of Kiwanis International

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GovernorAnna Bruhn608-393-6811anna.bruhn@gmail.comSauk Prairie, Prairie Du Sac

Governor-electJames Burmeister608-429-2905burmji@gmail.comPortage

Imm. Past GovernorGurdip Brar608-831-4075gurdipbrar@hotmail.comMiddleton

Executive DirectorMark Finger920-354-0954wiumkiw@wiumkiwanis.orgBerlin

Past Governor TrusteeKathy Gillis920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.comLittle Chute

Lt. Governor Division 1John Collins 262-914-2721coljrcollins@gmail.com Western Kenosha

Lt. Governor Division 2Jim Buskel 262-796-0633buskel@wi.rr.com Elm Grove Golden K

Lt. Governor Division 3Charles Price 608-935-7224cdplep@aol.com Dodgeville

Lt. Governor Division 4Dennis Andreasen608-768-7543denniscandre@rucls.netReedsburg

Lt. Governor Division 5Gordon Drake608-751-8050gordondrake@aol.comJanesville/Blackhawk Golden K

Lt. Governor Division 6Jon Keckonen920-457-4318jkeckonen@charter.netGreater Sheboygan

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Lt. Governor Division 9Joseph Burnap 715-868-5633jburnap@brucetel.net Bruce

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2014-2015 Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District Board of Directors

PresidentJim Sanderson920-3438-3568jjsanderson@centurytel.net Cambria

Vice PresidentBob Cullen920-849-2059van6868@hotmail.comChilton

SecretaryJan Williams920-279-2736kdfsecretary@aol.comBerlin

TreasurerMolly Finger920-229-3571mollyfinger@charter.netBerlin

Imm. Past PresidentLori Bents715-389-1570lbentsdc@tznet.comMarshfield

Zone 1 / Term: 2012-15Gail Pachucki262-728-3711chooky2@tds.net Waterford Area

Zone 2 / Term: 2012-15Michael Pierski262-679-5395pierski@juno.comMilwaukee & Muskego

Zone 3 / Term: 2012-15Mary Mennes608-924-1721memennes@mhtc.netMadison West

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Zone 9 / Term: 2013-16Debbie Suennen Rickard715-246-5884dsrickard@frontier.comNew Richmond

Zone 10 / Term: 2014-17Melissa Histed906-869-4274mkdevern@mtu.eduMarquette

Zone 11 / Term: 2013-16Diane Toraason920-361-0341dtoraason0341@charter.net Berlin

Past FoundationPresident RepresentativePaul Shrode715-942-1726shrode@fvtc.edu Appleton-Fox Cities

Past GovernorRepresentativeKathy Gillis920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.comLittle Chute

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Kiwanis District Committee ChairsAdministrationCharles Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-935-7224cdplep@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dodgeville

Community ServicesRon Soellner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-359-0509ron.soellner@yahoo.com . . . . . . .Western Kenosha

EducationJean Long Manteufel . . . . . . . . . .920-585-7769longmoving@gmail.com . . . .Appleton-Fox Cities

The Eliminate ProjectMarv Amundson . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-637-3551mpa@chibardun.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barron

The FormulaDale Vannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-851-1038drvannes@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appleton

Kiwanis FamilyJustin Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-510-1609justinhahn1128@gmail.com . . . . .Waterford Area

MarketingBarry Hersh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-365-1009lmbah1997@att.net . . . . . . . . .Menomonee Falls

Past GovernorsKathy Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . .Little Chute

YCPO/Youth ServicesVacant

Young Children Priority One (YCPO)Beth Kindschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-325-5658kindschi@tds.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monroe

Aktion Club AdministratorCharles Zarnoth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-849-2658cjzarnothapc@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chilton

Builders Club AdministratorFay Burmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-429-2905fburmeister@portagelawyers.com . . . . . . . . . . .Portage

Circle K AdministratorJanet DeGroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-347-7865janet.degroot@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

District ConventionMelissa Histed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906-869-4274mkdevern@mtu.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette

District Foundation SecretaryJan Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-279-2736kdfsecretary@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

KI Convention/Web Site AdministratorMark Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-354-0594wiuimkiw@charter.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

K-Kids AdministratorEmily Condon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-403-9744emilycondoncki@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . .Sauk Prairie

Key Club AdministratorKathy Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .Little Chute

Key Leader CoordinatorJustin Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-510-1609justinhahn1128@gmail.com . . . . . . .Waterford Area

Kiwanews EditorTonya Alling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-748-6468tonya@allingenterprises.com . . . . . . .WI-UM e-Club

Kiwanis International FoundationFred Dietze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-381-0038mainsailhr@hotmail.com . . . . . . . . .Greater Hudson

Co-ParliamentariansLori Bents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-389-1570lbentsdc@tznet.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshfield

Mike Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-350-1310fitz.disabilityhelp@gmail.com . . . . .Menomonee Falls

Risk ManagementPaul Steinlage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-675-2063psteinlage2068@charter.net . . . . . .Wausau Golden K

Youth ProtectionDale Vannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-851-1038drvannes@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appleton

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K-Kids and Builders Club Members Spread Holiday CheerBy Gail Pachucki, Waterford Area Kiwanis Club Service Leadership Program AdvisorEach year students from Washington-Caldwell School inWaterford, Wisconsin, collect non-perishable food itemsfor their local food pantry right before the holidayseason. The K-Kids and Builders Club members spendtwo weeks filling grocery carts decorated for the holidays.The nearby Wal-Mart graciously allows the students toborrow many carts.

Each day during those two weeks they focus on a specifictype of product or theme. These themes range from babyfood to cereal to canned goods to pasta and much more.Posters decorate the school halls to describe each themeand many times the students dress accordingly. Some

pretty crazy titles arise from their brainstorming. As theclub members tossed out ideas, one student popped upwith a crazy title for collecting toiletries and personalhygiene items – taking care of business! They sure didgather plenty of those products!

These young people surely understand service to theircommunity, aiding those in need and working together inservice to their neighborhood. Many more people hadextra food for the holidays because of the caring students.Assuredly, this project will happen again in 2015!

Students from the Washington-Caldwell School in Waterford collected non-perishable food items and other necessities for local children in need.

The children helped collect and package the items for distribution.

This holiday project helped instill a heart for service in these youngsters.

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