JUNE/JULY 2018
WAUKESHA NOON KIWANIS CLUB DONATES $50,000 TO BOY SCOUT CAMPSubmitted by Niki Schaumberg, Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club
The Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club donated $50,000 to
the Potawatomi Area Council on June 7 to help pay for
renovations of the Kiwanis cabin at Camp Long Lake.
Camp Long Lake is a Boy Scouts of America camp
near St. Cloud, Wisconsin, used by youth from all over
Southeastern Wisconsin.
These renovations will allow the Potawatomi Area Boy
Scouts Council to add additional bathroom and shower
facilities as well as to retrofit the Kiwanis cabin for
accessibility for those with disabilities. The renovations
will also allow Camp Long Lake to offer a year-round
facility for scouts and camp staff to use during the
summer months.
The Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club is pleased to be able
to provide this donation. Club members have a long
history of supporting scouting.
Potawatomi Area Council Scout Executive Paul Schwartz and Council Properties Chair Richard Ward accept a check for $50,000 to pay for Kiwanis cabin renovations at Camp Long Lake from Waukesha Noon Kiwanis Club President Doug Allen and Vice-president John Snipes.
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CREATING HISTORY AS WE ENTER OUR SECOND CENTURY OF SERVICEBy Justin Hahn, 2017-2018 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor
It’s time to think about the legacy
we are going to leave for the
next Kiwanis year. How have our
clubs and membership levels
progressed? Have we addressed
our concerns as a club? Have
we reviewed our organization to
ensure its sustainability? I have
had a fantastic time traveling
around the WI-UM District and seeing some of the strides
our clubs are making. Although there have been some
amazing things happening, some members have shared
concerns about the strength of their club.
I am often told that very few members attend meetings,
volunteer or accept leadership positions. Statistically,
about 20% of members do 80% of the work. To engage
more members, involve them (and potential members) in
projects so they become hooked on the impact your club
is making. Conduct a member orientation process that
stresses the importance of membership in the club.
Reach out to members who miss your meetings
and projects and find out why. Conduct a
membership satisfaction survey. This will
give you insight from all members on the
operation of your club. You may even
find a new idea or two that would be
beneficial to the future of your club.
I have heard that our communities don’t
know what Kiwanis does. Are we not talking
about ourselves and the impact we are making? Are
we not sharing our Kiwanis story with the community? Do
we have projects that don’t address the true needs of the
community? Do we have a signature project? We might
counter these concerns by ensuring the Kiwanis image
is a part of everything we do. Examples would be club
shirts to wear during projects or putting the Kiwanis logo
on donated park equipment. Clubs should also be taking
pride in the things members are accomplishing. Publish
the success of your last project or the scholarships you
awarded. People like to hear about the positive things
happening in our communities.
When we talk about Kiwanis, don’t talk about the
organization, talk about the warm fuzzies you get by
being a part of Kiwanis. Identify your club’s story and
share that with the community. You will find that your
club will grow because there will be a tangible feeling
associated with membership. Remember to conduct a
community service assessment. This will help determine
if you are meeting the needs of your community. You
may discover a new signature project for your club.
The last concern I want to address is that of new ideas
being squashed. In this case, the club may be serving
the desires of a few rather than the whole. Trust me… I
get it! I myself am a little bit of a different person and it
sometimes takes some time to warm up and get used
to me. We need to make sure to step out of our comfort
zone and nurture all new ideas. Test a few of these ideas
every year. You may discover a new idea that will take
your club to the next level. Additionally, evaluate your
traditional projects each year. You may learn that
an adjustment is needed, or perhaps a full-on
scrap and start something new. I urge you
to try new things. I stepped far out of my
comfort zone when I first ran for Governor,
and this year as Governor has been a
year of pushing myself to try new things
for our District and to encourage others
to do the same. Boy have we accomplished
some great things so far — opening new clubs,
developing new awards and setting goals. So much
can be accomplished if we just step up and step forward.
We have a few opportunities for you to help strengthen
your club and we have incorporated them into this year’s
District convention. On Friday, Kiwanis International staff
will conduct a club coaching session. We are looking for
members who want to become a certified club coach,
and we are looking for clubs who want to work with
a club coach for the betterment of their club. This is
Justin Hahn
…continued on page three
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KDF IS BEGGING FOR BASKETSBy Gail Pachucki, Kiwanis District Foundation
KDF members sure do love seeing tons of raffle baskets
at the District Convention in August for the amazing
benefit of our Kiwanis District Foundation! Our clubs
reap the rewards via scholarships and grants. Many
thanks for your ongoing support!
2017-2018 WI-UM DISTRICT GOALSBy Justin Hahn, 2017-2018 WI-UM District Governor
The Board of Directors has worked
hard to set SMART goals for the
2017-2018 WI-UM Kiwanis District
year. SMART goals are Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Results-
focused and Time-bound.
Progress towards our District goals
as of June 14, 2018:
District Convention Attendance
75 Clubs Attend — (TBD)
Midyear Conference Attendance
210 Members Attend —
169 attendees (80.48% of goal)
Interclub Attendance
Perform 350 Interclubs —
172 reported (49.14% of goal)
Fundraising
Raise $1 million — $447,551
reported (44.76% of goal)
Club Reporting
100 Clubs Submit Monthly
Reports — 91 clubs have reported
at least once (91% of goal)
Service Hours
Perform 100,000 Hours of
Service — 43,226 hours have been
reported (43.23% of goal)
New Club Opening
Open Two New Clubs — Two clubs
have been opened (100% of goal)
Membership Gain
Net Membership Increase of 100
— 4,189 members — a net gain of
97 members (97% of goal)
Membership Gain
97%
New Club Opening
100%
Service Hours
43%
Club Reporting
91%
Fundraising
45%
Interclub Attendance
49%
Midyear ConferenceAttendance
80%
District ConventionAttendance
TBD
Message from the Governor… continued from page two
going to be a unique experience in which I encourage
your club to take part. We have enlisted our Immediate
Past International President Jane Erickson and Area
Director Brian Tenclinger to present a few workshop
sessions on strengthening membership. Building your
membership, motivating the middle and rediscovering
your community are topics which will be addressed.
Participate in these amazing educational opportunities at
our District Convention, August 24-26 in La Crosse.
I must reiterate how fortunate I have been this year to
witness some amazing things in our District. While our
year together only has a few months left, there is still time
for us to work together to leave a lasting legacy for our
members, our clubs and our District. Let’s push forward
and create history together as we enter our second
century of Kiwanis in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
2017-2018 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Justin Hahn
can be reached by phone at 414-510-1609 or by email at
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WI-UM 100th DISTRICT CONVENTION August 24-26, 2018 • La Crosse, Wisconsin
REGISTRATIONComplete and Mail by August 10th for advance registration fee
(Print or type information. USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH KIWANIAN)
Member Name - Last, First (to use on badge) _ Non-member / Guest Name – Last, First (to use on badge)
( ) Daytime Telephone Number E-mail
Div. No. Kiwanis Club 2017-2018 Office Held
Advance After August 10th
REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON $0.00 $20.00 each $________ All Kiwanians that register after August 10th must pay the $20.00 Late Fee.
Number Price FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 • CLUB LEADERSHIP EDUCATION (for Presidents or Presidents-elect) _______ No Charge
(Please register if attending so we know how many to expect)
• LA CROSSE QUEEN COCKTAIL CRUISE (Pizza, Soda and Beer) _______ $25.00 $________ Limited seating – reservations taken by order received
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 • BREAKFAST (Plated scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, juice or coffee) _______ $20.00 $________
• CLUB LEADERSHIP EDUCATION (repeat of Friday’s session) _______ No Charge (Please register if attending so we know how many to expect)
• LUNCHEON(Italian buffet, grilled chicken piccata, oven roasted potatoes, three-cheese pasta) _______ $15.00 $________
• GOVERNOR'S BANQUET(Grilled sirloin steak, spinach, strawberries, walnuts salad, mashed potatoes) _______ $30.00 $________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $________
Please Note: All Kiwanians in attendance must Register for Convention
Please check if you require any special-needs meals.
Type of meal: ____________________________________
CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATION
Please Check: ¨ Master Card or ¨ Visa or ¨ Discover
Account Number ___________________________________________ Card Expiration Date ________
Name on Card - Please Print ____________________________________________________________
Zip Code _____________________ CVC ___________
NOTE: Online Registration is available at www.wiumkiwanis.org or Total fees must accompany this Convention Registration Form. CHECK PAYABLE TO "WI-UM KIWANIS". Mail registration and check to: WI-UM Kiwanis, 571 Center St, Berlin, WI 54923. You may FAX your form with the credit card information to 866.484.4745. To request a refund please refer to District Refund Policy p8.3.1 at http://wiumkiwanis.org/district_bylaws
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE WI-UM KIWANIS DISTRICT BYLAWSSubmitted by James Burmeister, District Bylaws and Policies Chair
Section Affected:
Article V. Committees
Section 2. Standing Committees
Paragraph c. Key Club–Circle K Graduate Program
Preamble:
This program has not developed as hoped and cannot
be properly administered at the District level.
Purpose:
To eliminate the District Key Club-Circle K Graduate
Program. Remove Article V., Section 2., Paragraph c. from
the Bylaws.
ARTICLE V. COMMITTEES
Section 2.
The district shall also have the following standing
committees:
a. Past District Governors. This Council is composed of
all Past Governors of the district. The Council shall
select a chairman annually from among its members
and report its selection at the district convention. The
duties of this committee shall be to assist:
1. in searching for Governor Elect candidates
2. clubs with new club building and reactivation
3. in selecting the recipient of the district’s Bill
Solberg Award
4. where requested by the District Governor or
District Board
b. Past Lt. Governors. This Council is composed of
all Past Lt. Governors of the district. The Council
shall select a chairman annually from among its
members and report its selection at the annual District
Convention. Its duties shall include:
1. providing support, advice and assistance to current
Lt. Governors,
2. assisting with new club building, retention and
expansion of membership in existing clubs
3. helping to recruit Division and District leadership at
all levels
4. assisting with promotion of District and Division
projects
5. promoting the continued interest and participation
of Past Lt. Governors in Kiwanis
6. providing an opportunity for fellowship among
current and past District leadership
7. assisting where requested by the District Governor
or District Board
c. Key Club-Circle K Graduate Program. This committee
led by the Graduate Program Administrator is
responsible for implementing the Graduate Program
as defined in the District Policies.
Past WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor and District Bylaws
and Policies Chair Jim Burmeister can be reached by
phone at 608-429-2905 or by email at [email protected].
WI-UM KIWANIS DISTRICT CONVENTION HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe WI-UM Kiwanis District Convention will be held at
the Radisson Hotel La Crosse, 2nd Street South, 200
Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601. Individuals
should contact the hotel by phone at 608-784-6680
or online at www.radisson.com/lacrossewi, using the
promotional code KW2018.
To qualify for the special group room rate, attendees
must make their reservations by Thursday, July 26, and
must ask for the District Convention group rate:
Standard 1 King $129 plus tax Standard 2 Queens $139 plus tax Poolside 2 Doubles $110 plus tax
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IMPORTANT KIWANIS DATESKiwanis District Convention
August 24—26, 2018 Radisson Hotel
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Key Leader September 14-16, 2018
Camp Wawbeek Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
CLUB COACHING TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THE DISTRICT CONVENTIONSubmitted by Ron Schuler, District Leadership Development Coordinator
You are invited to participate in a club coaching session
training new coaches, re-certifying our first coaches,
and helping clubs on Friday afternoon, August 24,
at the District convention. Brian Tenclinger, Kiwanis
International Area Director and Manager for Membership
Education, will lead the training session with assistance
from District Formula team members. Registration
information can be found on the ‘Participate’ page of the
District web site.
The goal of the District training is to have at least one
certified coach in each division of the WI-UM Kiwanis
District. Coaches facilitate self-evaluation by club
members. They are trained to be good listeners, to focus
on club needs as determined by the club members and
to inform clubs about the Achieving Club Excellence
tools provided by Kiwanis International.
Clubs looking for a coach are also encouraged to
participate and can sign up using the same form. The
first step to club coaching is to conduct a member
survey which is available on the District web site on the
‘Resources’ page under ‘Membership’.
In 2013, Kiwanis International initiated the Formula
program to address a decline in Kiwanis membership
and the number of clubs. As a result they developed this
program for certifying club coaches and club openers.
District openers and coaches were certified at two
programs in St. Louis in 2014 and 2016. The District
Formula team was established and has conducted two
District club coach certification programs.
Thirteen Kiwanians in the WI-UM District have received
club coach certification training. Kiwanians successfully
completing the program are certified for three years. The
District needs more coaches to ensure continued success.
FOSTER A LIFELONG DESIRE FOR SERVICE LEADERSHIP… SPONSOR A STUDENT FOR KEY LEADER TODAY!
Left to right, Ron Soellner coaches Jodi Avery, John Schultz and Val Stannard of the Appleton Kiwanis Club in 2017
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DISTRICT SIGNATURE PROJECT NEARS GOAL OF 1,000 DONATED IPADSSubmitted by Lynn Messer, WI-UM Kiwanis District Signature Project Chair
Autism affects approximately 1 in 60 children in the
United States. Most of us know families with children
whose life is challenged by autism spectrum disorders.
The goal of the 2012-2013 Governor’s Project was to
furnish iPads, protective cases and software apps to
1,000 children on the spectrum whose families have
financial need. The project had the potential to positively
affect every community served by a Kiwanis club in
our District. The project was so impactful that Kiwanis
members voted to make it the District Signature Project
at the 2017 WI-UM Kiwanis District Convention.
Five years since the program launched, the District is just
six iPads shy of granting 1,000 iPads to children on the
spectrum. We have changed the lives of 994 children as
I write this. This was a project that some thought was too
large to undertake and look at the progress we’ve made!
Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to
serve the needs of children through local service projects
and fundraising. The District iPad project aligns perfectly
with the Kiwanis focus of serving the needs of children.
School is now on summer break. This is a critical time for
children on the spectrum to be at home without an iPad
of their own if they have had the use of a school-supplied
iPad during the school year. I have received many
comments from parents that when their child is at home
they become very frustrated because they don’t have
the support of an iPad to communicate. They have had
the use of an iPad at school but they need the assistive
technology at home as well.
It is great what so many clubs are doing with the project.
We can still do more. Can we set the goal for another 500
or more? Imagine the possibilities!
Lynn Messer can be reached by phone at 920-946-0652
or by email at [email protected].
Left to right, Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis Club member Darlene Navis, mom Brenda Schade, John Kilian (receiving iPad), Kiwanis District Signature Project Chair Lynn Messer and therapist Courtney Weir.
PAST LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS FUND IPAD FOR WAUPACA CHILDSubmitted by Lynn Messer, WI-UM Kiwanis District Signature Project Chair
Funds provided by the Past Wisconsin-Upper Michigan
Kiwanis District Lieutenant Governors were recently
used to award an iPad to Elijah Vassar from Waupaca.
Wautoma Kiwanis Club member Barb Struzynski made
the presentation. The Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis
District Signature Project serves children by awarding
iPads, protective cases and software apps to children on
the autism spectrum.
Left to right: Mom Danielle Vassar, Wautoma Kiwanis Club member Barb Struzynski, recipient Elijah Vassar, Special Education Teacher Aimee Lusic and Speech and Language Pathologist Renee Harms pose for a photograph after Elijah received his iPad.
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MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUNDSubmitted by Bev Burnap, Kiwanis Children’s Fund District Chair
In past articles I’ve talked about
the five focus areas of the Kiwanis
Children’s Fund. I would like
to let you know about several
opportunities to support the
Children’s Fund.
Club Gifts
Coming together to give —
it’s one of the most powerful ways to show a unified
commitment to the Kiwanis mission of serving the
children of the world. That’s why the Children’s Fund
offers multiple club gift options. Each helps fund the
programs that make a difference in your communities
and around the world. The Annual Club Gift Campaign
is a great way to inspire club
members to make a difference
today — together — and an
opportunity for your club to
earn recognition.
Anniversary Campaign
On April 7, the Children’s Fund
celebrated 79 years of bringing Kiwanians together to
help children beyond the reach of a typical club. Your
support can be seen in the determined look of a Key
Clubber learning to take initiative and lead his or her
club. It can be seen in the smile on a child’s face after
receiving a new book or a healthy meal. It can be seen in
the eyes of a grateful mother, knowing her future children
will be protected against a deadly disease
Come together with thousands of Kiwanians in support
of the Children’s Fund. Our collective impact is greater
than our impact alone. Consider a gift of $79 in honor
of our 79th anniversary and receive a pin for yourself or
honor an outstanding club member with the pin.
Today Club
There is no other way to give to so many areas — to touch
the lives of so many children and communities — and in
so many different ways than by giving a Gift of Today.
Gifts of Today come to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund from
individuals, clubs and other entities. These gifts are the
backbone of our organization. Through consistent yearly
gifts, one person, one club and one contribution at a
time, Kiwanians extend their impact to the children of
the world.
The Today Club program honors clubs that achieve a
minimum per-member giving level from active dues-
paying members during the Kiwanis administrative year,
which runs from October 1 through September 30. Gifts
of Today to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund will be counted
in determining per-member giving. The per-member
giving level for clubs is based on the September 30
membership certified by Kiwanis International.
Clubs can reach one of these levels by making an
unrestricted gift to the Children’s Fund: Blue — $10 per
member, Silver — $25 per member, Gold — $50 per
member or Diamond — $100 per member.
Individual Gifts
Individuals can make a one-time gift or make regular
donations as part of your annual giving. The Children’s
Fund can help you explore your options for planned
giving — and for making your generosity a part of your
personal legacy. Your donations can be restricted or
unrestricted.
Kids Need Kiwanis.
Kiwanis Children’s Fund District Chair Bev Burnap can be
reached at 715-868-5633 or [email protected].
Bev Burnap
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WESTERN KENOSHA KIWANIS CLUB AWARDS 23RD IPADSubmitted by Ron Soellner, Western Kenosha Kiwanis Club
The Western Kenosha Kiwanis Club presented an iPad,
a protective case and a $100 gift certificate to Jessiah
Rupp, a student at Whittier Elementary School. Jessiah’s
mother, Tonya Rupp, 4th Grade teacher Kathy Prozansky
and 3rd Grade teacher Christine Lawson attended the
presentation. The club has awarded 23 iPads to children
on the autism spectrum to date in support of the District
Signature Project.
Western Kenosha Kiwanis Club member Ron Soellner (left) presented an iPad, protective case and software apps gift certificate to Jessiah Rupp, in the presence of teachers Kathy Prozansky and Christine Lawson (right), and Jessiah’s brothers and mother, Tonya Rupp.
COLLECTIVE EFFORTS EXPAND CLUBS’ ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCESubmitted by Rebecca Mattson, Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire
One benefit to being part of Kiwanis is the fact that we
are a family. As a family we are far stronger as a team
when we work together, not just within our own clubs,
but as interclubs. The Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire recently
received an e-mail telling us of an individual named
Cleneice who, several years ago, had suffered brain
trauma as a result of a car accident. She had benefited in
the past from time at Camp Wawbeek, but she only had
enough funding this year to pay the registration fee of
$125, leaving a balance due of just over $700.
In mentioning this to club board members, our Past
President Dennis Johnson suggested I reach out to the
other Eau Claire Kiwanis clubs and see if they would help
us fulfill Cleneice’s dreams of attending the respite camp
in July. Within a week of contacting the presidents from
area clubs we had enough money pledged to donate
$700 towards Cleneice’s week at Camp Wawbeek.
Thank you to the Eau Claire Early Risers, Indianhead and
Clearwater Kiwanis clubs for teaming with the Kiwanis
Club of Eau Claire to make a difference.
We are fortunate to have a wonderful network of clubs
in Eau Claire to work together to make a difference.
The Clearwater club teams with our club to oversee the
Silent Auction at our annual Paul Bunyan Flapjack Feed in
September. At this event we will also have the pleasure
of working with our sponsored leadership organizations:
Robbins K-Kids, South Middle School Builders Club,
Memorial Key Club and UWEC Circle K. There is so much
strength in our K-family.
We encourage all clubs to continue to connect with one
another to make a difference one child at a time.
Camp Wawbeek offers a fully-accessible environment to help level the playing field for the children and adults it serves.
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SHEBOYGAN FALLS KIWANIANS LEAD EFFORT TO IMPROVE AREA PARKSSubmitted by Karin Oliver-Kreft, Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis Club
In keeping with a mission to improve Sheboygan Falls
and the surrounding community, the Sheboygan Falls
Kiwanis Club completed installation of a new play
structure at Woodview Park. More than 50 volunteers
came together to put the new structure in place in May.
“I knew everything was going smoothly when we were
able to have the concrete delivered three hours ahead
of schedule at 11 a.m.,” said project chair Randy Meyer.
Kiwanis members, working with a team from Gerber
Leisure, had everything laid out with instructions.
Volunteers chose a task they were comfortable with
doing and immediately got to work.
Kiwanians voted to adopt the replacement of aging
park equipment as a signature project for the club. A
committee of eight Kiwanians started planning for the
Woodview Park project a year ago. Club members will
repeat this process at additional parks throughout the
community, with Kay Meadows Park designated as the
next park to review and improve.
BELOIT KIWANIANS CELEBRATE NOON CLUB’S 98TH BIRTHDAYBy Steven Hammill, Kiwanis Club of Beloit – Noon
The Kiwanis Club of Beloit – Noon recently celebrated
their 98th birthday by giving back to the youth and
community of Beloit. Club members awarded more
than $4,000 in community grants with funds raised from
peanut day and a pancake day last fall.
Volunteers add the finishing touches to the playground equipment.
John Butchart, Rudy Kaderly, Cindy Laube, Larry Kane, Bob Schendel and Steve Hammill celebrated their club’s 98th birthday.
More than 50 volunteers helped with the playground project.
LAKESIDE KIWANIANS CREATE MEMORIAL FOR CHUCK WESTBYBy Dan Weninger, Fond du Lac Lakeside Kiwanis
Chuck Westby served as Fond du Lac Lakeside
Kiwanis Club President and was a George F.
Hixson Fellow.
He volunteered
countless hours at
Walleye Weekend.
Chuck passed away
in 2015 as a result
of a drowning
accident. Members
created a memorial
plaque in his honor
at Lakeside Park.Ron Rademann and Jeanne Westby proudly display the memorial plaque.
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SNOWSTORM EVELYN DID NOT DETER FOX CITIES KIWANIS KIDZ EXPOSubmitted by Jay Stephany, Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club
Snowstorm Evelyn would not damper the spirits of the
Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club as the Second Annual
Fox Cities Kidz Expo took place on April 14. While a
record 21.2 inches of snow fell outside, fun was still
happening inside the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in
downtown Appleton. This free event was created as a
replacement to a popular family outing called Quarry
Quest. The Kiwanis club is now filling a void for families
looking for fun on a Saturday in April.
The Kidz Expo included interactive and educational
exhibits, a fire truck and police vehicle, fishing pond,
STEM activities and areas focused on dinosaurs and
geology. With over 50 exhibitors focused on youth and
youth programming, mascots roaming about, inflatables
and a stage for performances, there were plenty of
activities for attendees.
In addition to providing a great family event for the
community, the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club also
generated revenue that was reinvested into partner
organizations. During the club’s Inspirational Breakfast
held on May 18th, Kiwanis had the chance to award
$1,000 donation checks to the Building for Kids,
Appleton YMCA, WisconSibs, Wisconsin Army Cadets,
and Best Friends of Neenah-Menasha in support of our
Kidz Expo.
For more information on this year’s event, visit the event
web site at www.FoxCitiesKidzExpo.com.
Disney’s Elsa visited the Fox Cities Kidz Expo on April 14.
OCONOMOWOC BREAKFAST CLUB HONORS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSSubmitted by Jerry Schneider, Oconomowoc Kiwanis Breakfast Club
The Oconomowoc Kiwanis Breakfast Club held its 53rd
annual Kiwanis Hall of Fame awards dinner at Lake
Terrace Club House on May 10. In attendance were
students, family members, teachers, school officials and
Kiwanis members. The awards honor a high school senior
from each education department who has displayed
excellence and superior performance in citizenship
and academics. The teachers gave an account of the
recipients’ accomplishments during the presentations.
The Hall of Fame was created by the Oconomowoc
High School staff and the Kiwanis Evening Club in May
1966. The Kiwanis Breakfast Club continued the award
program in 2003 after the evening club disbanded.Oconomowoc Hall of Fame honorees received recognition on May 10.
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PLATTEVILLE KIWANIS CHICKEN BBQ SUPPORTS READING PROGRAMBy Bev Johansen, Platteville Kiwanis Club
The Platteville Kiwanis Club hosts an annual chicken
barbecue on the first Wednesday in June to help fund
the “Reach Out and Read” program sponsored by a local
hospital and clinic, Southwest Health Care.
The “Reach Out and Read” Program provides age-
appropriate books for babies and children from birth
through 6 years at the health care clinic. The purpose is
to promote a life-long love of reading among children,
boosting literacy both for kids and their parents.
Club members served around 500 meals and delivered
carry-out meals to two senior apartments in Platteville.
Thanks to the support of the Platteville community, the
club’s donation this year exceeded $2,000.
GOLDEN K AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPBy Linda Ward, Stateline Golden K Kiwanis Club
The Stateline Golden K Kiwanis Club held its 17th Annual
Prayer Breakfast on May 15. They awarded a scholarship
to Jesus Ramos. Jesus is a senior at Beloit Memorial
High School. He will be attending Milwaukee School of
Engineering, majoring in computer science.
Past President Linda Ward (left) and Past President Ruth Lyons (right), awarded a scholarship to Jesus Ramos.
ENJOY AN ENGLISH TEA AND FASHION SHOW IN SEPTEMBERSubmitted by Kathy Krause, Bay View-Cudahy-
St. Francis Kiwanis Club
The Bay View-Cudahy-St. Francis Kiwanis Club will
host an English Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday,
September 22, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
fabulous Wisconsin Club, 9th Street and Wisconsin
Avenue in Milwaukee.
Club members plan to recreate portions of the
royal wedding. Good times are in store with raffles,
vendors and much more, including a fancy hat sale.
Gather your friends, your hats and gloves and wear
your Sunday best to this festive event. Contact Kathy
Krause at [email protected] to reserve your tickets
or for more information.
More than 500 meals were served at the annual chicken barbecue.
Representatives of Southwest Health Care collected donations at the event.
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE K-FAMILY BASEBALL GAME ON SEPTEMBER 30Submitted by Janet DeGroot, Circle K District Administrator
Mark your calendar for Sunday,
September 30th. The annual
K-Family Baseball Game falls on the
eve of the Kiwanis new year and we
want you to celebrate with us.
Tickets are $20 each, with $10 going towards the
Governor’s Project of an accessible playground at Camp
Wawbeek. The game is in Milwaukee at Miller Park where
we’ll watch the Brewers battle it out against the Detroit
Tigers. All members of the K-family as well as their family
and friends are welcome to attend!
To purchase tickets please fill out the order form and mail
it, along with a check made payable to WUM Circle K, to
Janet DeGroot, 718 Mesta Lane, #4, Madison, WI 53704.
Ticket orders must be postmarked by August 20, 2018.
For more information, contact Zoey Colglazier at zoey.
[email protected] or WI-UM Circle K District
Administrator Janet DeGroot at [email protected].
I would like to purchase tickets for the
Kiwanis Family Brewers Game on September 30
(check preferred by mail)
Name ______________________________________________
Club name (if applicable):
____________________________________________________
Please check one:
__ Kiwanis __ Circle K __ Key Club __ Guest
__ K-Kids __ aKtion Club __ Builders Club
Address ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Number of tickets __________ at $20 each = $___________
KIWANIS CLUB OF DE PERE TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTINGSubmitted by Steve Wilmet, Kiwanis Club of De Pere
The Kiwanis Club of De Pere will hold its 20th annual
Touscany-Scannell All Service Club Golf Outing on
Monday, August 6, 2018 at Mid Vallee Golf Course on
Highway 41 in De Pere. The format will be an 18 hole four
person scramble.
Registration will open at 9:15 a.m. followed by a shotgun
start at 11 a.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. There will be door
prizes along with raffle and golf prizes. The cost for golf,
cart, dinner, prizes and free beer and soda after golf is
$90 per person. Dinner and prizes only is $25.
Proceeds from the outing help fund scholarships for
Circle K members at St. Norbert College in De Pere
and students attending technical colleges, along with
a donation to Ribbon of Hope in support of helping
women in their fight against breast cancer.
Proceeds are also directed to support
the De Pere Kiwanis charitable giving
budget which includes the elimination of
maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide
and iPads for children on the autism spectrum.
Send checks, payable to De Pere Kiwanis, and
reservations by July 27 to Steve Wilmet, 1035 Misty
Meadow Cir. #2, De Pere, WI 54115. For more
information call Steve Wilmet at 680-9690 or e-mail him
In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather
participants who have paid will receive golf and cart
certificates at the dinner.
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORSGovernor Justin Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-510-1609 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waterford Area
Governor-elect Jim Buskel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-796-0633 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elm Grove Golden K
Executive Director Mark Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-361-9954 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin
Immediate Past Governor John Collins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-914-2721 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kenosha
Past Governor Trustee Lynn Messer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-946-0652 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheboygan Falls
Past Lt. Governor Representative Ron Soellner, Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-359-0509 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kenosha
Lt. Governor Division 1 Gary Sieckman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-909-2723 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Racine
Lt. Governor Division 2 Bill Martens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-771-7099 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elm Grove Golden K
Lt. Governor Division 3 Bruce Hoehne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-798-1904 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madison West
Lt. Governor Division 4 Anna Bruhn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-393-6811 [email protected] . . . . . . . Sauk Prairie, Prairie du Sac
Lt. Governor Division 5 Jim McMullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-436-4568 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . Janesville
Lt. Governor Division 6 Ken Irwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-827-2109 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chilton
Lt. Governor Division 7 John Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-738-9235 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . Appleton-Fox Cities
Lt. Governor Division 8 Roger Krogstad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-207-2720 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshfield
Lt. Governor Division 9 La Vone Sneen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-797-3556 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eau Claire – Clear Water
Lt. Governor Division 10 Jim Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906-353-7077 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . Copper Country, Houghton
Lt. Governor Division 11 Tim Lubinsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-450-3951 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ripon
KDF OFFICERS AND ZONE REPSPresident Jan Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-237-5544 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin
Vice President Michael Pierski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-679-5395 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muskego
Secretary/Treasurer Mark Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-361-9954 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin
Immediate Past President Jim Sanderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-348-5568 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cambria
Zone 1/Term: 2015-2018 Gail Pachucki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-728-3711 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waterford Area
Zone 2/Term: 2015-2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant
Zone 3/Term: 2015-2018 Mary Mennes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-575-6787 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison West
Zone 4/Term: 2016-2019 Jim Burmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-429-2905 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portage
Zone 5/Term: 2017-2020 Jim McMullen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-436-4568 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . Janesville
Zone 6/Term: 2015-2018 Ken Irwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-827-2109 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Holstein
Zone 7/Term: 2017-2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant
Zone 8/Term: 2016-2019 Lori Bents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-389-1570 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshfield
Zone 9/Term: 2016-2019 Debbie Suennen Rickard . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-338-7720 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Richmond
Zone 10/Term: 2017-2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant
Zone 11/Term: 2016-2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant
Past Foundation President Representative Paul Shrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-942-1726 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appleton-Fox Cities
Past Governor Representative Kathy Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-475-0500 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Chute
KDF Financial Consultant Highland Investment Advisors LLC . . . . 414-755-2309
KDF Webmaster Bec Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414-213-8130 [email protected] . . . . . . . . Metro Milwaukee Nights
JUNE/JULY 2018 PAGE 15
KIWANEWS Volume 94, No. 5 USPS 296-420
Kiwanews is published six times each year in November, January, March, May, July and September by the WI-UM District of Kiwanis International, at 571 Center Street, Berlin, WI 54923. Periodical postage is paid and mailing made at Berlin and additional mailing offices. Subscription price is $3.50 per year.
POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: WI-UM Kiwanis District, 571 Center Street, Berlin WI 54923.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRSBylaws and Policies Jim Burmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-429-2905 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portage
District Signature Project / Past Governors Lynn Messer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-946-0652 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheboygan Falls
The Eliminate Project Marv Amundson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-637-3551 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barron
The Formula Dale Vannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715-851-1038 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appleton
Human and Spiritual Values Ron Soellner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-359-0509 [email protected] . . . . . . . . Western Kenosha
Leadership Development Coordinator Ron Schuler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-271-7114 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison West
Service Ann Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-939-1614 [email protected] . Metro. Milwaukee Nights
APPOINTED DISTRICT POSITIONSAktion Club Administrator Charles Zarnoth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-849-2658 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chilton
Builders Club Administrator Fay Burmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-429-2905 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portage
Circle K Administrator Janet DeGroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-347-7865 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin
District Convention Tracy Gaskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-385-8470 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .La Crosse
K-Kids Administrator Emily Condon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-403-9744 [email protected] . . . Sauk Prairie, Prairie du Sac
Key Club Administrator Sara Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-909-9683 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westosha, Salem
Key Leader Coordinator Anna Bruhn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-393-6811 [email protected] . . . . . . Sauk Prairie, Prairie du Sac
Kiwanews Editor Tonya Alling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-748-6468 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . WI-UM e-Club
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Bev Burnap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-532-5594 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce
Kiwanis Partnership Coordinator Lena Scheibengraber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-418-9779 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milwaukee
Master Instructor Jean Long Manteufel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-585-7769 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . Appleton-Fox Cities
Parliamentarian Paul Shrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-942-1726 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appleton-Fox Cities
Public Relations Coordinator Judy Van Swol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-221-0963 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Racine
Risk Management John Collins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-914-2721 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kenosha
Youth Protection Margaret Rudolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-697-3390 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portage
KIWANEWS SCHEDULEOctober/November . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline: October 15 December/January . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline: December 15 February/March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline: February 15 April/May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline: April 15 June/July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline: June 15 August/September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline: August 15
Email stories to [email protected] or mail them to Tonya Alling, 11 Stanton St., Ripon, WI 54971.
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WHERE IN THE DISTRICT HAVE GUERNSEY AND HOLSTEIN GNOME BEEN?By Justin Hahn, 2017-2018 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor
Governor Justin Hahn, Guernsey and Holstein Gnome attended Kiwanis meetings and events in April, May and June
and they would love to visit you, too! Invite them to your area, then snap a photo and submit it to the Kiwanews.
Guernsey and Holstein learned a lot at Club Coach training on April 28.
Celebrating at the Elm Grove Golden K 35th Anniversary Luncheon on May 4.
St. Norbert Circle K joined the gnomes at the De Pere Kiwanis Club meeting on April 30.
Guernsey and Holstein enjoyed their visit with the Plover Kiwanis Club on May 9.
The WUM Circle K District Board welcomed the gnomes to their Spring Fling on April 29.
Helping the Dodgeville Kiwanis Club induct new members on May 7.
They learned about member engagement at the Burlington Kiwanis meeting on June 11.
Guernsey and Holstein attended Lieutenant Governor training on May 18.
Our roaming gnomes played Bingo at a Governor’s Project fundraiser on May 16.