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Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs

of Greater London Dave and Bea Crowley Presidents [email protected]

D&C Cooper Bulletin Editors [email protected]

KINNECTIONS Kinsmen Club of Greater London meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays

at Various London Venues Kinette Club of London meet 3rd Thursdays

at Various London Restaurants Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073

Issue 5 Volume 82|District 1 Zone F| January 2014

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 FROM THE EDITORS

Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073

New years are a chance for a beginning

even when there hasn't been an end.

Wheels turn in an interminable bend,

Yet, marked in one spot, seem to wobble

spinning.

Each year we hope to do a little better

although we know that really nothing's

changed.

Reason thinks that everything's arranged,

So we must dream if we would fate

unfetter.

~William Byrd

New Year… New Beginnings…

The New Year gives us a chance to

breathe; a chance to prepare and plan

ahead.

Kin Canada members are getting ready for

our National Day of KINdness. This is

where we give back to the community a

nationwide thank you for supporting Kin in

all we do.

On Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 and

throughout the month of February, Kin

Canada clubs will take part in the annual

National Day of KINdness, spreading

cheer to people in communities across the

country.

National Day of KINdness is for our

members and clubs to celebrate our

founding (February 20, 1920) and

commitment to serve the

community's greatest need. Every

community has a need for kindness

and people performing selfless acts,

and our clubs are able to spearhead

this in their communities.

Each Day of KINdness kit received

by participating clubs includes cards

to be handed out after an act of

kindness is performed, asking the

recipient to “pass it on”. In 2013,

clubs performed over 4500 acts of

kindness, showing the country how

together, we put the Kin in Kindness!

Life Members Darrell and Carol

KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON

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FROM PRESIDENT BEA


Dear Kinettes,

I hope you are all having a wonderful winter

so far. Congratulations to Life Member Esther

on her retirement. I hope retirement finds you

well and rested.

Just to bring you up to speed that we are

having an Olympic event at Palasad South

on February 27, 2014. Starting at 6:00p.m. I

will be making up a flyer and presenting this

at our meeting on the 16th of January. I will

be inviting St. Thomas and St. Marys Kinsmen

and Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to

join us on that evening.

There will be more information to come at

our January General Meeting.

I think perhaps Drew Else our Zone F Deputy

Governor will be attending tomorrow

evening, so please join us.

Bea Crowley, President

JANUARY 2014 DISTRICT1 ZONE F

THANK YOU… FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA

Have fun on the upcoming Cystic Fibrosis trip to Honduras in February!


President Bea

Kin-CF Partnership

Kin Canada is a proud national partner of Cystic Fibrosis

Canada. Each year Kinsmen and Kinettes host a variety

of fundraising and awareness building activities in

support of the cystic fibrosis (CF) cause. As of August

2012, Kin members have raised over $40 million for

cystic fibrosis research and patient care.

Our Journey

The committed partnership between Kinsmen, Kinettes

and Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) began in 1963

with a conversation between Dr. Douglas Crozier, then

director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at The Hospital for

Sick Children, and Kinsman Bill Skelly.

During this chance meeting, Dr. Crozier spoke to Bill

about his young CF patients. This conversation left Bill

interested in joining the fight against CF and he invited

Dr. Crozier to speak at the North York Kinsmen Club.

Almost immediately, the North York Kinsmen

enthusiastically backed the cause. Before long,

involvement spread nationwide and in 1987, Kin Canada

formally adopted CF as a National Service Project.

Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada have shared in many exciting accomplishments, including the discovery of the gene responsible for CF in 1989. This discovery would not have been possible without the tremendous help of Kin.

50 Year Partnership T-Shirts on Sale

You can now buy the Kin - CF 50 year partnership t-shirts. All proceeds go directly to Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Get your shirt by calling your Zone Service Director Kin Dave Crowley

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal

genetic disease that affects Canadian

children and young adults.

There is no cure.

Each week in Canada, two children are

diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and one person

dies from the disease. Learn more

about cystic fibrosis.

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PROJECT REPORT “ADOPT A SENIOR”


Christmas 2013

Chair: Kin Life Member Irene Flatt

Committee: Michelle from Meadow Park Residence.

Meeting: at our general meeting it is voted on to continue

this project and confirmation of the budget for the year is

set- $200.

Outline: as presented in the Online Service project report

to National.

Our fellow Kinette, who works at their residence, goes

shopping with a co-worker and sometimes another Kinette,

to pick-up these gifts. Kinette Irene has all the facts of

sized, colours and personal preferences of these 3

individuals.

They wrap them at the residence along with the gifts that

this location shares, Kinettes assist when their schedules

allow.

Our chosen responsibility is to share a smile by funding the

purchases of these gifts and present them as gifts on time

for the 3 holiday occasions.

Our club is in contact with the administration to keep up to

date on changes of the seniors and their needs..

Funds raised: none, total service project

Expenses: Christmas 2013 $75.13

Items purchases: Ladies dress and shawl, 2 men’s sweaters

with matching golf shirts, 2 wallets

Donated: wrapping paper and bows

Balance $125.00

Total number of hours: 7 x 2 = 14 hours

Volunteers: Kin L.M. Irene and Michelle from Meadow Park

Comments: Next occasion will be Easter

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Dear Kin Russ, I was speaking (emailing) our new training supervisor in regards to a first aid course for the Kin. There is no problem in doing the course; it just comes down to numbers to specify the cost. I would suspect it will be around the $105.00 per person. The going rate is $ 139.00 with the Red Cross for a two day standard first aid. The participant will get their card that is good for 3 years; they also get a copy of the most recent first aid handbook. At the end of the 3 years the cardholder could be recertified with a one day course and would be good for another 3 years. The Kin are also be welcome to use our training facilities at the farm, but I let Kelly know that you might want to use the pancake house. Participants will learn the Standard First Aid course, which includes CPR and the use of an AED. Let me know what is good for the Kin ~Greg, Craigwood. Yes, Yes, Yes! My opinion is that everyone needs basic first aid training. Not only in our volunteer life and projects but every day. I understand that not everyone is able to afford the course, but at least one member of your family should consider taking this course this year. Our clubs have been proactive by first taking SIPS training, then our safe food handling course. The First aid training will benefit EVERYONE. Possibly our clubs could subsidize a portion of the cost or even offer a payment plan to members. Please think about this then let your club know how YOU feel. Yours in Kin Life Member Carol

KIN EDITORIAL – LIFE MEMBER CAROL


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KIN EDUCATION



The New Millennium

2002 Kinsmen raise over $73,000 for the Hay

West project. The project helped transport hay

from Eastern Canada to the drought-stricken

fields of Saskatchewan and Alberta.

2003 Devastating fires ravage British Columbia

leaving many homeless or living in shelters. Kin

Canada pledges more than $50,000 and 30,000

pounds of beef to assist residents and

firefighters.

2003 BBQ Canada supports the ailing beef

industry in Canada. On Labor Day, Kin clubs

and groups across the country host free

barbecues to show the world that Canadian

beef is safe and that they support the Canadian

beef industry.

This event makes the Guinness Book of World

Records for serving more than 280,000

individuals a beef product.

The New Millennium contd.

2004 Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada

celebrate a 40-year partnership. Since 1964, Kin

has raised more than $33 million for CF research.

2005 Kin Canada makes a $48,000 donation to the

Canadian Red Cross for the tsunami relief in

Southeast Asia.

2006 Kin Canada presents a $1 billion cheque to

the People of Canada and the World. This amount

represented the cumulative total of dollars raised

during the Association's 86-years of service.

2010 Kin Canada raises over $50,000 to support

Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

2011 Portraits of Honour,' a Kin Canada National

Project, begins its tour across Canada to raise

money for the Military Families Fund and other

charities that support military personnel and their

families. Learn more about Portraits of Honour.

2012 Kin Canada clubs surpass $40 million in

donations to cystic fibrosis research and care since

the partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada began

in 1964. Learn more about the Kin-CF Partnership.

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Every Weekend in March & March Break 9 am – 4 pm 21201-c Lakeside Dr. Thames Centre 519-461-1073 www.kinsmenfanshawesugarbush.com [email protected]

Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush

Maple Festival

Do you like outdoor fun?

Volunteers are needed for the

Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple

Festival.

Volunteer Orientation is Saturday

February 15th, 10 am – noon with

lunch to follow.

Call 519-461-1073 to reserve your

space!

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Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London |Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph519-461-1073


Kinsmen Club of Greater London General Meeting January 9, 2014 Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd.

Social 6:30 pm follow by games

Call to order 6:50 pm by President Dave

O Canada: Life Member Dave King Song: Kin Jim Ross

Toast: Life Member Brent Reply to toast: Life Member Carol

Present: Life Members Darrell, Dave M., Brent, Carol, Esther, Cheryl, Vince, Russ H., Jim R., Art, President Bea

and Dave Guest: Donna Van Beers

8/11 = 73% attendance Kinettes: 4

Secretary’s Report: MMS; Dave M/Vince to accept the minutes as circulated. Carried

Treasurer’s Report: MMS: Brent /Russ H. motion made. Carried

Payment for recent bills has been mailed.

Bingo: Kin Brent: next one is Super Bowl Sunday February 2, 2014- could use some help, please

Sugar Bush: February 15, 2014 will be the Volunteers’ Orientation from 10 to noon at the bush,

Lunch to follow

Family Day February 17, 2014

January 11, 2014 work party 10 am on

OMSPA Kin Russ and Art attended the last meeting. Information that applies to our location: better bottling

process- especially for the small bottles

: labeling up date

: New equipment demos

January 13, Monday sugar bush meeting at Dave C. 7:30pm

Zone F executive meeting January 12, 2014: looking for house rule proposals

January 25, 2014 District 1 Council meeting will be in Stratford- guests are welcome after their business.

January 23, 2014 next general meeting at Chartwell

HREF: Application post marked February 1, 2014 will be accepted.

Adjourned: 7:25pm followed by laser tag game.

Essay contest: Kin Cheryl: Life Member Carol has just sent out in the media invite to participate. Next step:

wait for essays to come in by February 15, 2014.

School packages: Life Member Cheryl: target to circulate these to the high schools by Jan. 13th.

Kite Day: No Chair: no further action till June 2014.

Princess Ball: Life Member Carol: Recommends we assist local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter.

Kinette Club of London next general meeting: Thursday January 16, 2014 at Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd,

London, Ontario, arrival 6:30 pm

HREF: when applications arrive this month we will set up a committee to judge them.

Zone F House Rule proposals: Life Member Cheryl sent in the 3 that we discussed at our Kinette meeting.

Life Member Carol will prepare a proposal concerning meeting location and accessibility. This may be

directed further to the District level.

February 14, 2014 executive meeting 2pm at Life Member Esther’s home.

Adjournment: 9 pm

Minutes from Kinsmen General Meeting and Kinette Executive

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Join us for Euchre with the seniors!


Hello fellow Kin members, The winter seems to have a grip on us. The snow looks pretty impressive; the nice clean and fresh appeal look. One has to wonder how can those small snowflakes that are so light come together and be so heavy to shovel .The wonders of nature and with that I hope all are enjoying the winter season maybe stargazing, or walking in the moonlight with that someone special ,well who am I kidding .I know the only thing on our mind is the fellowship with our Kin family. Thank you Kin Russ and Jeannie for a wonderful evening of Christmas celebration, and good Kin Jim for an evening of fun at the Palasad, we all enjoyed thoroughly. Well Life Member Esther, good luck on your recent retirement, great party and good food, Nice to see someone retire so young and we hope you have a long and prosperous retirement. Yes you guessed it we are a busy group Kin let’s keep the fellowship alive and live each day to the best we can ,hope to see everyone at our next meeting Jan 23 at Chartwell Retirement Centre . Remember Sugar Bush is fast approaching, let’s work to enjoy. Also the deadline for kin bursaries is coming up soon, so get your info in today. All for now thanks one and all for a great inspiring winter season President Electric Dave Crowley

From the President Electric Dave

Holiday fun with the Crowleys

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Kinsmen Meeting Notes Dec 12, 2013

Roll Call: Marcus Krueger, Life Member Brent

Woodcock, Bob Boone, President Electric Dave

Crowley

Johnson, Life Member Darrell Cooper, Russ

Howe, Life Member Dave McKenzie, Art Cohen

7:15

Call to Order Euchre with seniors (chickened out

no card sharks)

Mr. Crowley called meeting to order

Secretary’s report- As Emailed and read

Moved by Kin Marcus, Seconded by Kin Brent

Passed

Jack still held in a dark cabinet

Treasurer’s report as orated by The Woodcock

Moved by Brent Seconded by Art Cohen – passed

Nov 30 Cookout report we made $160.00

Motion to donate $60 to Kinettes. Made by the

WoodCock seconded by The Cooper

Motion Carried.

Motion to pass executive meeting minutes as

misread by Mr. Crowley

Moved by The WoodCock seconded by The

Cooper – Passed

Next Bingo February Second - Super Bowl


Sugar Bush report

Need some work still, Kin Russ in charge?

Work party this Saturday. 8:45 at MKS World

Head Quarters. Wood at Culver Drive

5 weekends

Review bottle order. Mega bottling discussed,

staying with Jugs

Dates:

Jan 9th meeting Laser tag at Palasad

Family Day February 17th Sugar Bush

Next Meeting Date at Chartwell Jan 23

Old Business:

ATM / Interact Machine further discussed

Tree to cut down $400 – after Sugar Bush

New Business

Motion to build thingy for Ms. Jane Edwards.

To store cart currently stored at The Coops.

Motion made by Bob Boone, Seconded by The

WoodCock, Carried.

Mail: Read

Mystery man/Kin Kan/Kin Critic/St-At-Arms

Good of Kin: Mr. Crowley – “the wickedest man

in the world”

Mr. Crowley to suffer on beach for us; to run a

commune known as “Abby of Thelema”

Fatliners – where did the missing tape go?

Butters???? Water Gate

Bea and Mrs. Cooper are bottling wine tonight.

New colors on Darrell’s Car. ?????

Minutes from the Kinsmen Club of Greater London


Bursary Deadline Approaching

The deadline to submit Kin Canada Bursary applications to clubs is February 1. Clubs must then select and send in their chosen applicant to Kin Canada by March 1. Check out the bursary resources in the Resource Library for tips on the selection process, sample letters to applicants and more.

National Day of KINdness

Have you ordered your kindness kit yet? The last day we can ship kits to your club is February 1, 2014. Check if your club has ordered one and if not, fill out our online order form.

Join a National Team

We're looking for DLS Facilitators, HREF Trustees and members for the National Risk Management Committee. Deadlines vary and some are fast-approaching, so check out our Join a Team page for details and applications.

Updates on the Strategic Planning Process

The National Board of Directors will be giving regular updates to members during the strategic planning process. Updates will be on the Board of Directors page here, as well as on other media where appropriate (such as the Get on Board! Facebook group). They most recently released a membership survey summaryand planning update.

Thunderclap

At the end of January, an email will go out to members with a link and information to sign up to our online “flash mob” planned for February 20th (Founder’s Day). You can join our nation-wide awareness campaign by signing up with Twitter or Facebook once the campaign is set up. A one time message advertising Kin Canada with a link to our website will be posted at the same time to social media accounts that sign up, creating an online flash mob.

Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twtiter

District info

and updates: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8

New Staff

On January 13, we welcomed Lindsay Irvine to the Kin Canada team. Lindsay’s title is Projects Coordinator (formerly known as Service Coordinator). With a history working for non-profits and a focus on fundraising, we’re excited to have someone with Lindsay’s skill set on board. You can contact Lindsay by [email protected] or phone 800-742-5546 ext. 206.

Cover Your Assets goes over the charter process in relation to insurance, as well as risk management tips for

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Parades, Kin Ticket Draws, Salvation Army Christmas Kettles, New Year’s Eve Dance! That’s just a few of the

“few things” our Kin friends of St. Thomas have been up to!

The Kinette Club of Simcoe hosted a One Stop Shop November 30th.

Port Dover Kinsmen Sold T-shirts on a very cold day last week on Friday the 13th!

Deputy Governor Andrew traveled to Tillsonburg’s joint Christmas dinner to present new Kinette Carrie

with the District 1 Rookie of the Year! Congratulations!!!



Kin News from around the Zone!

Awards

The Kin Canada National Awards program unites club members and generates club pride. Members have the opportunity to receive awards at the individual and club, zone, and district level. Awards are designed to facilitate competition and to encourage members to maximize their personal and professional development in Kin.

Club, Zone & District Awards Awards at the club, zone and district levels, such as the service or public relations awards,

help build team unity and create a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment within the

club. It's a way to recognize the hard work and contributions of the various levels of

member teams across Canada.

Individual Awards

For individual awards, members have a chance to learn new and strengthen current skills, including

research and public speaking. With the public speaking competition, members begin at the club

level and those who win at the Zone and District level are sent to our annual National Convention in

August to compete. The opportunities for individual growth are endless.

Do you like to write? We have a Quill award.

Do you have a story to tell? We have a Speaker Award

Ask award chairs Carol and Darrell Cooper for information!

JOIN THE FUN ON

JANUARY 23RD

FOR OUR

NEXT EUCHRE GAMES

AT CHARTWELL SENIOR

RESIDENCE!

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Don’t Ask!

Dates to Remember:

Euchre at Chartwell January 23rd

BINGO February 2nd

Kinette Executive Meeting February 14th

Volunteer Orientation Saturday February 15th 10

am – noon

Family Day at Sugar Bush Feb 17th

Kinette General Meeting Thursday February 20th

Kinette Club of London Olympic Tournament

February 22nd

Kin helping Kin

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Dear Kinettes,

I hope you are all having a wonderful winter so

far.

Congratulations to Life Member Esther on her

retirement. I hope retirement finds you well and

rested.

Just to bring you up to speed that we are having

an Olympic event at Palasad South on February

27, 2014, Starting at 6:00p.m.

I will be making up a flyer and presenting this at

our meeting on the 16th of January. I will be

inviting St. Thomas and St. Marys Kinsmen and

Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to join us on

that evening. There will be more information at

our January general meeting.

Drew Else our Deputy Governor for Zone F is

attending so we hope that you will join us.

Bea Crowley President

Of Note:

Please RSVP you’re your availability for Family

Day and Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple

Festival

Awards: Speaking get your tongue? Itching to

write? Our Speaking Competition takes place

February. Your Quills need to be in to Bulletin

Editor Carol before Feb 15th.



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Join us for our Kin Day of Kindness.

Family Day in February!

Family Day at the Kinsmen

Fanshawe Sugar Bush

Monday February 17th

Serving the London Community’s Greatest Need since 1932

KIN CANADA

1920 Hal Rogers Dr. | Cambridge, Ontario N3H5C6 Phone 1-800-PICK KIN | www.kincanada.ca

www.kincanada.ca

From the Kinsmen and Kinettes of

Greater London

Around the District:

Hamilton Kinsmen are hosting a Founder’s Night

on February 20th

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DID YOU KNOW?

Life Member Cheryl Brydges was an elementary

school teacher?

That Cheryl’s family participates in both Civil War

and 1812 re-enactments?

That Cheryl’s son Mikey raced at the Delaware

Speedway!

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