Division 4 -

Thundering Waters

Official Newsletter of Division 4 – Thundering Waters of the Eastern Canada District of Key Club International

Volume 1, Issue 4

July Newsletter

Check out the MERA

Clean-up on page 3!

Future Events on pages

6 and 7!

3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 USA 1-800-KIWANIS FAX 1-317-879-0204

Hello Division 4!

I hope you’re all enjoying the summer. Despite the week-long

heat wave that hit us, I wish that you’re keeping busy and

active. Summer gives a perfect time to catch up on sleep,

earn some money, and think about the future (well isn’t that

a scary thought). I must say though, we have had a busy

month, and rest assured there are many things to come.

While we have had only a few events in July, clubs execu-

tives and I have been working hard fleshing out ideas, re-

searching projects, and mentally preparing for the busy sec-

ond half of summer.

To all those working during this summer –> best of luck!

To all those looking into the scary world of post-secondary

education –> remember it isn’t a life or death situation.

To all those sleeping and relaxing the summer away –> I wish I

was in your shoes.

And to everyone – >Enjoy the rest of summer!

Cheers,

Katherine Gall,

A.N. Myer High School

Lieutenant Governor –District 4

Eastern Canada District

Key Club International

H: (905) 353-8265

E: katherine.gall@cogeco.ca

Letter from LG Katherine

In this Issue...

MERA Clean-up………....3

Recap of ICON……….4/5

Future Events:………....6/7

Pictures of the Month…..8

2

Reflection on MERA Clean-up

Written by Stephanie Philpott, Co-President of A.N. Myer Key Club

On July 6th a few executive members of A.N. Myer Key Club followed our LG, Katherine Gall,

down to visit our friends in Oakville. While there, we were able to not only get to know some of

the Oakville members, but got the chance to participate in a clean-up with MERA. MERA, or the

Marine Environmental Restoration Alliance, is a youth led group recently formed by some pas-

sionate teenagers in Oakville. MERA was formed after Rob Stewarts film Sharkwater spurred Alex

Girard or Irene Cho to take action and take back the environment. At the MERA clean-up we

were educated on the types of waste we would encounter and which types posed the greatest

threat to the marine environment. Keeping the newfound information in mind, Myer got to work

and walked the shoreline cleaning with our peers. Highlights of the day included meeting the

mayor of Oakville and getting to see former president Sally Kim one last time before she leaves

for the University of Waterloo to study architecture. From start to finish the MERA clean-up was a

great beginning to our Division Service Project!

Want to learn more?…...

Links:

See the Facebook Post:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?

fbid=155666214620964&set=a.1548335447042

31.1073741828.140537282800524&type=1

In the news:

http://www.insidehalton.com/community-

story/3890252-clean-sweep/

See the *NEW*Mera Website:

http://marine-alliance.org/

See the MERA facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MERACANADA

3

Recap of ICON part 1/2

This year ICON was held in Washington, DC

from July 3 to July 7, 2013. ECD traveled with

Michigan, and stayed there from June 29th

to July 9th. Michigan organized a Kids

Against Hunger meal packaging event that

was held a few days before the official start

of ICON. ECD members participated,

1,060,000 meals were packaged.

What Happened?

Meet and greets Opening session

Caucus Contests and Awards

Charity dances Workshops

Service fair Recognition session

House of Delegates Closing session

4

Recap of ICON part 2/2

New International Board:

President: Raeford Penny

Vice President: Rachel Benoit

District: Western Canada

Trustee: Maria Palazzolo

Districts: Alabama, Carolinas, New England

Trustee: Michelle Petersen

Districts: Capital, New York, Ohio

Trustee: Renisha Daley

Districts: Utah-Idaho, Bahamas, Indiana

Trustee: Avery Hitchcock

Districts: Missouri-Arkansas, Southwest, KIWIN'S

Trustee: Alberto Berrizbeitia

Districts: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Jamaica

Trustee: Kelsie Hoppes

Districts: California-Nevada-Hawaii, Montana, Michigan

Trustee: Roshni Chandwani

Districts: Kentucky-Tennessee, Pacific Northwest, Eastern Canada

Trustee: Zachary Waldorf

Districts: Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee, Texas-Oklahoma, Georgia

Trustee: Eric Yoon

Districts: Rocky Mountain, Florida, Caribbean Atlantic

Trustee: Casey O'Neill

Districts: Illinois-Eastern Iowa, Minnesota-Dakotas, Kansas

Trustee: Madison Kemker

Districts: Wisconsin-Upper Michigan, Nebraska-Iowa, New Jersey

Roshni Chandwani,

ECD’s new Trustee

5

Future Plans part 1/2

Community Clean-up #2

Location: MacBain Community Centre/7150 Mont-

rose Rd/ Niagara Falls, ON

Date: August 10th

Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Who: 15 Division 4 members

Why: This year Division 4’s Service Project is com-

munity clean-ups. We participated in a clean-up

last month (see pg 3), and have taken on the job

of organizing our own this month.

Kids Against Hunger Charity Car Wash

Location: St. Andrews United Church Parking

lot/ 5645 Morrison St/ Niagara Falls, ON

Date: August 31st

Time: Set up - 8:30am / Car wash - 10:00am

and go until 3:00pm (end time is subject to

change depending on car flow)

Who: 20-25 Volunteers

Why: This is the first fundraiser for Division 4’s

November 23rd Kids Against Hunger Meal

Packaging event.

Clean-up at George Bukator Park

Location: George Bukator Park/ Niagara Falls, ON

Date: October 19th

Time: TBA

Who: 70+ volunteers from the Niagara community

Why: Dumping poses a big problem for this park,

and we hope to help clean up the park so visitors

are able to truly appreciate the beauty of the

Chippawa area.

More information about the dumping situation at

the park: http://

www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2013/04/27/

george-bukator-park-a-target-for-illegal-dumping

Division 4’s Kids Against Hunger Event

Location: St. Andrews United Church

Date: November 26th

Time: TBA

Who: Key Club members and community

volunteers.

Why: Every hour of everyday 10 children per

minute die of starvation or malnutrition relat-

ed diseases. Kids Against Hunger Canada

has the mission is to end that tragedy. We

have partnered up with KAH to host an

event so that we will be able to do our part

and have this wonderful experience.

6

Future Plans part 1/2

Winter Rally

Location: TBA

Date: February 8th

Time: Food will be served at 11:30am, and Call to

Order will be at 12:30pm

Who: Any and all members of the Division, and Ki-

wanis Members

Why: LG ELECTIONS! It will be a time to meet, talk

about what we have done, recognize outstand-

ing members, an find out who the next LG of Divi-

sion 4 will be.

One Day Clean-up

Location: Your Choice. Every club is en-

courage to hold a clean-up this day in their

respected communities.

Date: April 5th

Time: Your Choice!

Who: Key Club and Kiwanis members.

Why: Kiwanis One Day is the annual Kiwanis

service initiative that is observed worldwide.

On this day, every club is encouraged to

join with the rest of the Kiwanis family.

Eastern Canada District Convention 2014 aka DCON

Location: Charlottetown, PEI

Date: April 11th to 13th (though groups travelling from afar should consider arriving on Thursday,

April 10th).

Who: Key Clubbers from throughout Eastern Canada. Guests

from other districts. Kiwanis and Circle K members. Special

Speakers.

Why: DCON is where students discovered what the true

meaning of Key Club is. DCON is an opportunity for Key Club-

bers to meet other members of the K-Family, further develop

leadership skills, and learn more about the organization we're

all proud to be part of.

7

Pictures of the Month:

See what your club is doing…

Thank you for reading! Enjoy the Summer!