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Vol.6 No.2 Official Publication of the Ohio District Kiwanis December 2009

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Ohio Kiwanis Magazine

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The Ohio District Kiwanis Magazine is a publication ofthe Ohio District Kiwanis and is published bi-monthlybeginning in October in the interest of the develop-ment of the Kiwanis Clubs in the Ohio District. Articles,letters and photos must be postmarked no later thanthe date listed below for consideration for the next pub-lication. Please follow these simple suggestions for sub-mitting articles and photos:

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Dave Whiteman, Editor6161 Busch Blvd., Ste. 220

Columbus, Ohio 432291-888-827-8196 (toll free)[email protected]

Ohio District Kiwanis Officers Donald Parker, Governor

John DeVilbiss, Governor ElectRay Patterson, Treasurer

Kip Crain, Immediate Past Governor Dave Whiteman, Secretary

District Secretary’s Report

Dave Whiteman,District Secretary

[email protected]

The 2009-10 Kiwanis year is now two months old and weare seeing many clubs enthusiastically providing service totheir communities. Please make membership growth apriority in your club to insure that your community continuesto have benefit of Kiwanis Service in the future. I would justlike to take a moment to update you on a few topics of interest.

Club TreasurersAs a long-time Club Treasurer, I always try to be aware ofchanges that have occurred or changes that will be occurringin the near future. Two weeks ago I participated in a Webinarput on by Kiwanis International Staff entitled “IRS FormsFiling and Reporting – US”. It was exceptionally well doneand another example how your dues dollars are being putto work. I would highly recommend that you go to the KiwanisWebsite at www.kiwanisone.org. When you get there, type“Webinar Archive” in the Search box at the top right andview the recording of the webinar as it was presented. Howmany of you are aware that every Kiwanis club, no matterhow large or small, must file either a Form 990, a Form 990-EZ, or a Form 990-N? If you view this webinar, you will beand while you are at it, let your fellow club members knowthat there are webinars available for viewing regarding anumber of important topics.

Club SecretariesAt our Mid Year Education Day on March 13, 2010, I will bepresenting a workshop to review your concerns with thechanges made on the Monthly Report and also to give youinformation about the new functions you will have availableon the KiwanisOne Reporting system. In late January, it isintended that you will have the ability to add, delete, andmodify your membership records online without sending hardcopy change requests to Kiwanis International inIndianapolis. We will be reviewing changes in the systemduring the workshop at Mid Year. We have scheduled twoseparate sessions to insure that you have an opportunity toattend one or the other. Please make every effort to attend.

Mid Year Education DayOur 2010 Mid Year Education Day will take place on March13, 2010 at The Conference Center at NorthPointe.Information and registration forms can be found elsewherein this newsletter. We know you will want to join us when wemeet next March. Watch your mailbox (and our districtwebsite) for additional information on the 2010 Mid YearEducation Day Workshop Schedule. Mark your calendars!


Governor

Don Parker,[email protected]

By the time you read this First Lady Carol and I will havecompleted official visits to 19 of the 27 divisions in the OhioDistrict of Kiwanis. The hospitality and warmth shown to usduring these visits will provide very pleasant lastingmemories. We have made new Kiwanis friends and renewedfriendships throughout the district in the past two months.

As expected, we have learned of the service that Kiwanisclubs are providing to their communities and the childrenboth near and far. We have heard of projects that arerepeated in communities all over the Kiwanis world. And,we have learned of some new and unusual projects that arenot so common but which have great significance in thelocal community. We have laughed, shared stories, sang(although not well in my case), enjoyed entertainment andbenefitted from the company of sponsored programparticipants (Key Club and Circle K).

In my prepared remarks, I have attempted to draw attentionto the needs in the membership growth area. Decliningmembership and loss of clubs causes a decline in the handsavailable to do the great service work of Kiwanis. I am askingall Kiwanis members to help develop and implement a clubmembership growth plan so that our clubs can continue tomeet the identified needs of the local community and to helpmeet the needs of children on both a local and global scale.

I also speak of the need to develop local marketing andbranding plans so that word of the good work gets spreadon the local level. Large scale projects, sometimes inpartnerships with other organizations and groups can bringstrong and beneficial attention to Kiwanis.

Sponsored leadership programs also receive some of myattention as I address attendees of these official visits.Kiwanis is unique in having sponsored programs for youthfrom elementary through college. Again, local Kiwanis clubsare the source of sponsorship, assistance in planning andcompleting projects, and fellowship across the generations.

As you may have noticed, I fully understand that all Kiwaniswork is done by the members, individually and collectively,of the local club. The Kiwanis International elected leadersand professional staff exist to serve the local clubs. Thoseservices include leadership education, material resources,assistance in membership growth planning and activities,and promotion on a global scale. The Ohio District electedleaders and professional staff exist for nearly the samepurposes. Planning and delivering district events andservices to help local club leaders and members becomemore effective in their roles are among the primary activitiesof district leaders and staff. Club leaders and membersshould feel comfortable in requesting and utilizing theresources that their International and District dues provide.

As District Governor, it is my pleasure to serve you, themembers of Kiwanis. I intend to continue to visit, observe,share, and promote. I plan to continue to recognize thosewho “Do Something” through Kiwanis to improve the livesof children and to meet needs of our communities.

Thank you for all “YOU” are doing.

Key Clubbers Drive to Help Needy

The Athens High School Key Club, cosponsored by the Athens Kiwanis Cluband the Downtown Athens KiwanisClub held a Coats for Kids and acanned food drive. Homerooms wereconsidered teams and points weregiven for each item collected.

Over 4,256 food items and 586 newand gently used children’s coats werecollected by the students and staff atAthens High School.

Thank you to the Athens Messengerfor use of photo.


Mid Year Education Day

Sharon O’Neal, District [email protected]

KiwanisOne Day

Jennifer DeFrance, District Chair

[email protected]

Do you need new members for your club? Does your clubneed revitalization? How about ideas for new serviceprojects or for fundraising? You can find helpful informationfor your club by attending Mid-Year Education Day!

The Ohio District Mid-Year Education Day is Saturday,March 13, 2009 at the Conference Center at NorthPointe9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Manyof you know this as the former Nationwide Training Centerat Green Meadows on Rt. 23 at Polaris Parkway. I amexcited to report that for lunch you will select from anextensive buffet featuring everything from soups andsalads to pizza, deli bar, carving station, and of course, avariety of scrumptious desserts. Also available throughoutthe day, you will have your choice of coffee, tea, juice, orcolas and a selection of snacks including fruit, pastries,and even homemade peanut butter. You won’t go awayhungry!

The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with an opening sessionfeaturing a Keynote Speaker who has a PASSION forKiwanis. Mike Frailey, 2005-2006 Past Governor fromPennsylvania, will inspire us to increase our membershipso that we can provide more service to our communities.There will be forums to provide you with the tools neededto reach your club’s membership goals. We will break forlunch at noon and then reconvene for sessions from 1:30p.m. – 4:30 p.m. In the afternoon you will have theopportunity to select forums such as Fun and Fellowshipin your club, Leadership Development, Projects for largeand small clubs concerning YCPO, Kiwanis One Day, andHow to attain Club Excellence. There will be sessions forthe club secretary and other club officers. This will be aHIGH ENERGY DAY!

There will also be time for viewing the Exhibit Tables,playing games with our youth, and fellowship momentsin a comfortable lounge. Partners, the Polaris Mall is notfar away.

The registration fee is $60 for those who register byFebruary 12th. This includes lunch and all breaks. You willfind the form in this newsletter or you can register onlineat www.ohiokiwanis.org. You will also find the form forRoom Reservations if you choose to spend the night. Youmust make these room reservations directly through TheConference Center.

Kiwanis One Day is April 10,2010.

Kiwanis Clubs along withService Leadership clubsacross the globe will jointogether to perform service on

this special Saturday. How is your club going to getinvolved?

1. Regional Projects: The Ohio District is planningregional projects for all levels of the Kiwanis Family to beinvolved. For example, at the Ohio District Key ClubConvention, Kiwanians are invited to get involved withthe Key Clubbers’ walkathon to support the Make A WishFoundation at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus on April10th. We are looking for ideas for all regions of the District.If you have ideas or are interested in leading a regionalproject, please contact, Jennifer DeFrance [email protected] or 330-591-8388.

2. Enter the One Day Video Contest: Make sure yourimpact on Kiwanis One Day is captured: enter the KiwanisOne Day Video Contest (www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/default.aspx?PageID=209) today! Your clubcan win a video or magazine story feature about yourclub’s project. Contest entry is a quick link on the right ofthe page. Entries are now due February 15. Feel free tocontact either me or Jo Lynn Garing, PR Manager([email protected] or 800-549-2647, ext. 171), with anyquestions.

3. To get more ideas, support materials, and pressreleases for your club’s Kiwanis One Day, visitwww.kiwanis.org under the Service Projects area.

Your club’s projects Center Stage

Check out Kiwanis International’s storytelling site,Center Stage (www.kiwanis.org/centerstage), whereyour best projects become Kiwanis’ best stories.

If you have a project you think should be featured onCenter Stage, please e-mail([email protected]) us today.


Please send me information from the OhioDistrict Kiwanis Foundation regarding:___ Ambassador’s Program___ Annual Club Birthday Fund___ Pediatric Trauma Fund___ Past International President’s Fund___ Ohio Kiwanis Endowment Society___ Don Williams Award___ Stan Schneider Award___ Walter Sellers Award___ KICK Program___ Make a Difference Day Organization___ First Lady’s Project - Pediatric Trauma___ Grant Application___ Club Advised Fund Program___ Disaster Relief Fund___ Other ___________________________

Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City _____________________ Zip _______________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

Fax ________________________________________Mail to: Ohio District Kiwanis FoundationPO Box 1013, Wooster, Ohio 44691

New Investment Advisor for ODKFThe Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation approved a newinvestment advisor at the December board meeting. According to the Foundation board, six potential financialadvisors gave a 45 minute presentation along with detailsfor proposed portfolio, fees and reporting capabilities. Theboard unanimously selected Morgan Keegan andCompany, Inc. According to the search committeeand board members, they were very impressed withinformation provided by Morgan Keegan and Company. In particular a comprehensive financial document will becreated for each club advised fund account providinginformation about the investment of their fund. Search for an investment advisor occurred after approvalof the revised investment policy approved in July by theFoundation board. Kiwanis clubs interested in more information regardingClub Advised Funds should contact Jean Forbes [email protected] or Ted Coons at [email protected].

Approximately 30 members of the Hilliard Davidson KeyClub and their Kiwanis advisor, First Lady Carol Parker,spent a Friday after school putting colorful and festiveholiday decorations on the wheelchairs and walkers ofsome of the residents of Arbors nursing center of Hilliard.

The decorations delighted the residents, but moreimportant was the interaction between the key clubbersand the residents. Good conversation across thegenerations had everyone laughing and enjoying theactivity.

Kiwanis InternationalFoundation

Leonard Abrams, District [email protected]

It’s time to think about your club’s participation in supportof Kiwanis International Foundation’s Annual GiftCampaign. Why do we have this annual drive? It’s tohelp the Foundation fund the many projects that are largerthan our individuals, their clubs or their districts.

The goal is to think in terms of averaging a gift of $5 permember. Is that a difficult target to attain? Consider aclub with 30 members and a service/welfare budget of$10,000. An average gift of $5 per member would beonly $150. That’s 1.5% of the service/welfare budget andmeans that 98.5% of the funds the club raised stay in thecommunity. Please consider making a gift within your clubthat meets this goal. The children of the world, as well asthose in each community, are depending on us.

If you have questions or need help please do not hesitateto call me at 330-465-4690 or reach me [email protected]. Thanks again for all your pastsupport and let’s reach new heights in 2010.

Decking the Halls - and Wheels?


OHIO KIWANIS MID-YEAR EDUCATION DAYMarch 13, 2010

The Conference Center at NorthPointe9243 Columbus Pike

Lewis Center, OH 43035

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

NAME:(L, F, MI): ___________________________Member #_________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________

CITY/ST/ZIP: _______________________/ _____/ _____________

CLUB: ________________________________ DIV: ________

DAYTIME PHONE: (____)_______-______________

PARTNER(L, F, MI): _________________________________________

Note: If partner is a Kiwanis member please use separate form.

BADGE NAMES(FIRST): __________________ __________________Member Partner

REGISTRATION FEESEarly Bird Registration (includes lunch and all breaks) $60 X ____ = $__________Service Leadership Members (includes lunch and all breaks) $60 X ____ = $__________

Registration postmarked after February 12th and all on-site registration) $70 X ____ = $_________

Total $__________

Note: Food guarantee must be made to hotel 96 hours prior to time of the event. Please let us know in advanceof the deadline, if you will be registering on site. Mail this registration form with your payment payable to:

Ohio District Kiwanis6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 220Columbus, Ohio 43229-2554

If you wish to fax the registration form, you may do so at (888) 397-4457. For added security, we would askthat you please call after faxing and give us your Mastercard or Visa information. We use a Fax over Internetservice and we do not want to keep your credit card information in any electronic format. We will destroy yourcredit card information as soon as the charge is placed.

You may register online at www.ohiokiwanis.org. By registering at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1006331 you can use all major credit cards including Discover andAmerican Express. Charges placed through the office must be Mastercard or Visa.

* A full refund is available up to the date of guaranteed meal counts (Tuesday at noon). After that date, refundsare available only in the event of severe illness, hospitalization or death of registrant.


Ohio District Kiwanis Mid Year Education Day

Room Reservation InformationThe Conference Center at NorthPointe 1-866-233-9393

The 2010 Mid Year Education Day will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at The Conference Center atNorthPointe in Lewis Center, Ohio. The Conference Center is located very near the Polaris FashionPlace, Central Ohio’s premier shopping destination with many specialty retail shops and restaurantchoices.

For those who wish to arrive on Friday evening, reservations can be made at The Conference Center atNorthPointe for the following Special Rates:

Room cost per night - $130.00 Double Room (2 Queen Size Beds and separate Sitting Area)

$109.00 Single Room (1 Queen Size Bed)

Both of the above rates are subject to 12.75 % State and Hotel Taxes.

Rooms go fast, so be sure to make your reservations early! Be sure to mention that you are with OhioDistrict Kiwanis when making your reservations to guarantee this rate.

Check-in time is 4:00 PM and Check-out is at 12:30 PM. The phone number for reservations is1-866-233-9393.

For further information on The Conference Center at NorthPointe go to their website atwww.conferencecenteratnorthpointe.com.

Driving Directions to The Conference Center at NorthPointe:9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035Phone: 1-866.233.9393 Fax: 614.880.4167

Northbound: I-71 North from Downtown Columbus: Exit 121 (Polaris Pkwy). Turn left (West over I-71). Continueon Polaris Parkway, which becomes Powell Road. After passing Green Meadows Drive, the conference center ison the left. (Located on the Southeast corner of Polaris Parkway/Powell Road and Route 23).

Southbound: I-71 South from Cleveland: Exit 121 (Gemini Place). Follow the signs to 750 West. Turn right onto750 West (Polaris Parkway). Continue on Polaris Parkway, which becomes Powell Road. After passing GreenMeadows Drive, the conference center is on the left. (Located on the Southeast corner of Polaris Parkway/PowellRoad and Route 23).

From Columbus via Hwy 23: Located north of I-270, continue to Powell Road (Hwy. 750), and turn right. Themain entrance to the conference center is the 2nd driveway on the right side.


On to ConventionCindy Champer & Fred Franklin

District [email protected]

[email protected]

A Note on Lodging for the KiwanisInternational Convention

As I have traveled the Ohio District this fall, I have onseveral occasions been asked why the Ohio Districthas been assigned to the most expensive hotel at theupcoming Kiwanis International Convention in LasVegas. I have been assured that district hotelassignments are done more or less at random. TheOhio delegation is expected to be large and thusneeded to be in a hotel with a large room block availablefor the dates of the convention.

I have also been advised that Ohio attendees maychoose from among any of the hotels listed on theconvention registration information and receive therates quoted. I was told that the Bally’s Hotel is adjacentto the Paris Hotel and offers lower rates for theconvention.

The bottom line is that I want you to attend theconvention. You have a choice about lodging. I havebeen told by those who know that the Paris Hotel isvery nice and if you choose to stay there you will bevery comfortable. However, there are less expensivelodging options so please just register to attend theconvention and choose the lodging that best suits yourneeds.

Don Parker, Governor

WE’RE REGISTERED FOR INTERNATIONAL -HOW ABOUT YOU?

Have you registered yet for the 2010 Kiwanis Internationalconvention in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada? If not, you stillhave time to do so between now and January 31, 2010,during which time you also receive an additional $55 offyour registration fees.

The convention promises to be an exciting one. All meetingswill take place at the Las Vegas Convention center, and ourhost hotel for the Ohio District is the Paris-Las Vegas, whichis directly across the street from the beautiful Bellagio. TheBellagio features the dancing waters (to music), along witha great conservatory that changes costumes with theseasons; and also a wonderful art museum with a rotatinggallery of events.

At the Paris-Las Vegas, there are several exciting places toeat and shop, including a fantastic gourmet buffet and exteriordining on the large patio overlooking the Las Vegas strip.You can also ride in the Eiffel Towel elevator for a breathtakingview of Las Vegas, at a cost of $10 during the day; and $15after 7 p.m.

But these items only supplement the great KiwanisInternational convention agenda. It includes such optionalfeatures as Key Leader for adults; a Fellowship breakfaston Thursday morning and a Leadership luncheon on Friday;plus a Worldwide Service Project luncheon on Saturday.Entertainment-wise, tickets for Jay Leno’s presentation onFriday night at 8 p.m. are $40 each; and a Saturday nightgreat event is Cirque du Soleil at 7 p.m. at the MGM.

So get registerednow, and plan toattend not onlyI n t e r n a t i o n a lconvention, butcome to Mid Yearconvention inMarch. Get in onthe Las Vegasdrawings there,and get all kinds ofg e t - a w a yinformation.

Annual Ohio District Kiwanis Golf Outing

Mark the date - Wednesday and Thursday, July 14 &15, 2010.

Sponsors are being sought for the Golf Outingand include:* Hole Sponsorships - only $100;* Preferred Hole Sponsorships - $175;* Par Sponsorship - $250;* Birdie Sponsorship - $500;* Eagle Sponsorship - $750; and* Double Eagle Sponsorship - $1000

All sponsorships include signage and dinner programrecognition. Some sponsorships include golfing anddinner as well. For more information, contact RandyBeard at 330-856-6200. All sponsorships are tax exempt to the extent allowed bythe IRS. Proceeds from the Ohio District Kiwanis GolfOuting go the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation.


Kiwanis Kids

Faith Cook, District [email protected]

Common Billing Date

During the 2009 Kiwanis International Convention, the Houseof Delegates approved a common billing date for dues, whichwill be effective October 2010 for all U.S. Districts, WesternCanada District, and Eastern Canada & Caribbean District.

The important thing to know is the changes will be effectiveOctober 1, 2010, not 2009. Prior to the change, we willprovide additional information regarding the common billingdate schedules.

In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact Member Servicesat 800-KIWANIS (800-549-2647- TOLL FREE for U.S. &Canada) or 1-317-875-8755 ext. 411, or [email protected] if you have questions.

Brief OverviewClubs organized between September 1 and December31 (Billing Group 1):Year 2010-11

· Payment based on club roster as of September 30,2010

· Due October 1, 2010· Payable no later than November 30, 2010

Clubs organized between January 1 and April 30 (BillingGroup 2):Year 2010-11


· Due December 1, 2010· Payable no later than January 31, 2011

Year 2011-12· Payment based on club roster as of September 30,

2011· Due October 1, 2011· Payable no later than November 30, 2011

Clubs organized between May 1 and August 31 (BillingGroup 3):Year 2010-11


· Due February 1, 2011· Payable no later than March 31, 2011


2011· Due December 1, 2011· Payable no later than January 31, 2012


2012· Due October 1, 2012· Payable no later than November 30, 2012

Kiwanis Kids are growing! As of this issue of the OhioDistrict Newsletter, 7 new K-Kids have been chartered.This is outstanding since the Kiwanis year is only a littleover 2 months along. Lt. Governors, please continue toencourage your club presidents and the ServiceLeadership Program Chairs to contact the organizationsdealing with youth and schools in their districts and informthem of the wonderful opportunities Kiwanis Kidsprograms offer to their young people.

In fact, a whole division could become involved with theKiwanis Service Leadership Programs. Division 1N isdoing this by actively partnering with the Boys & GirlsClubs in their division. Individual clubs are doing this, buta whole division to participate is very unusual. Division14 reports that they have 4 B.U.G. Programs now up andrunning. This is certainly a wonderful way to start theKiwanis year.

Unfortunately on a sad note, levy failures are affecting K-Kids Clubs in some school districts. The Boards ofEducation may decide to eliminate all clubs in their entiresystems. Sponsoring Kiwanis clubs may have to comeup with creative ideas to help keep these K-Kids viable.The service, good works and leadership skills that theybuild are too important to lose.

Our work is cut out for us. We have to keep working tobuild new Service Leadership Programs and we have tocontinue providing our support for the ones in existence.

World Service Medal nominations dueFeb. 1

Kiwanis International is accepting nominations forthe 2010 World Service Medal. Kiwanis clubs, pastmedal recipients and organizations with theendorsement of a Kiwanis Club may nominate anindividual, organization or agency that enhancesthe quality of life for many people in a significantway.

More information, along with nomination forms, canbe found online at www.kiwanis.org/wsm.


Key Leader Program

Kelly Shaffer, District [email protected]

Students discuss what they consider to be ideal traits of a leader

Working on “homework”

Key Leader networking

Fall Key Leader: Another Success!

Seventy-two students from all over Ohio convened atRecreation Unlimited during the weekend of November13-15 for a unique leadership experience. Led by BrendanBurchard, students explored the five facets of serviceleadership and learned how to become the leaders in theircommunities. These students, along with fifteen adultvolunteers, enjoyed a weekend of fabulous weather,allowing for some quality time outdoors. Highlightsincluded a variety of physical team challenges on thecamp’s low ropes course. Young Key Leaders truly puttheir best feet forward as theyencouraged one another toachieve their personal best andworked together to meet thechallenges presented to them.They enjoyed the opportunity toclimb an 8-foot-high wall with noequipment, squeezethemselves into a large woodenbox (and then get out of it),traverse a tightrope, and fallfrom a platform into the group’swaiting arms. On Saturdaynight, the group entertained oneanother by performing skitsbased on their choice of serviceleadership principles. Theyexplored the recently discussed

concepts of personal growth, integrity, respect, buildingcommunity, and the pursuit of excellence. Afterwards,they relaxed with s’mores at the fireplace. A greatweekend was had by all!

The Ohio Key Leader team would like to thank thirty-twoKiwanis Clubs for their sponsorship of these students fromthirty-five different high schools around Ohio. We aregrateful for your generous support of this outstandingprogram. You, too, can be a Key Leader sponsor in thefuture. The next opportunity will come this spring, April30 – May 2, 2010. Now is the time to begin recruitingyour future Key Leaders. Your club will be receiving amailing from the Key Leader staff at Kiwanis Internationalin January. Please use these materials to promote thisevent to your club and high-school students in yourcommunity.

Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.key-leader.org for information.


Membership Growth

Bill Snellgrove, District [email protected]

Nominations for Board Members of the OhioDistrict Kiwanis Foundation

Kiwanians who are interested in being elected to the Boardof the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation should beendorsed by their club and division. A form for submittingthis information can be obtained from Jean Forbes [email protected] or Kip Crain, nominations chair, [email protected]. These forms are to be returned toKip Crain by February 15, 2010, for the election in August,2010.

All Kiwanians in Ohio are members of the Foundationand eligible to be elected to the Board. The Bylawsprovide that not more than two (2) elected directors maybe from any one division of the Ohio District.

The Board of the Foundation is responsible for the policies,fundraising activities, grants and investments of theFoundation. There are at least six meetings each year. Jean Forbes can be contacted for further information atthe email specified above.

Close The Back Door

“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteersdedicated to changing the world one child and onecommunity at a time”. The clubs in our district live upto this – we are the best service organization in theworld. Your clubs are making a difference in yourcommunity. The only way to maintain this service, andgrow it, is to reverse the decline in membership mostof our clubs have seen. This must be done for EACH ofour clubs – IT MUST be done for us all.

It starts with a club growth plan. The plan has to havegoals, action plans to meet those goals, who will acton those plans and when the plans will be implemented.One of the first goals should be membership retention.We worked hard to bring in members – we need to retainthose who joined – ‘To close The Back Door”.

There is information available from KI to help you.Achieving Club Excellence describes a seven stepprocess to retention and growth: Commit to excellence,Assess club vitality, Plan your club’s success, Shareyour story, Inform members, Welcome new members –meet their needs and Enhance the member experience.

Best Practices of Non-Traditional Clubs also offers goodplans and advice: Make service hands-on, Mix social& service, Build a tight leadership structure, Use manyforms of communication and Know your product. Theseare found at www.kiwanisone.org or email me.

These process ideas offer good advice that is oftenforgotten. Hands on projects are fun and buildfriendships. How vital is your club? Are membersinvolved? Are changes needed? Keep membersinvolved in projects and encourage participation inleadership, let members know you care about them –meet their needs and make membership a positiveexperience. Turn club members into Kiwanians.

Closing the back door puts you and your club on itsfirst step toward growth. I know you can do it. Thegrowth of your club is important – important to yourcommunity. As Governor Don has said: “It’s time- todo something.” We are in this together.

SAVE THE DATE – To Grow Your ClubAll interested members are invited to a GROWTH SUMMIT inyour area. Governor Don Parker has arranged opportunitiesfor Kiwanis Clubs throughout the state to receive practical ideasand education to grow your membership through new members,membership retention and new club building.

Our clubs do spectacular service in our communities. Buteach of our clubs could use more members to continue thisservice – and many communities not presently served needKiwanis service. Will you join us?

Five summits are planned across Ohio. They are:·Northwest (Divisions 1-N, 1-S, 2, 11-N & 12) Jan. 12th

·Southwest (Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) Jan. 13th

·Central/Southeast (Divisions 9, 10-W, 10-S, 10-E, 11-S &18) Jan. 16th

·Cleveland Area (Divisions 13, 14, 15, 22 and 24) Jan. 16th

·Akron/Canton/Youngstown Area (Divisions 16, 17, 20, 21and 25) Jan. 27th

The weekday meetings will start at approximately 6:00 or 6:30PM. The Saturday meetings will start at 8:00 or 9:00 AM. Detailsas to exact time, location and contact information for reservationswill be available January 3rd. Plan to attend a growth Summitnear you.

Spread the word throughout your club and division. Save TheDate!


Interclub & Fellowship

Glenda [email protected]

INTERCLUB & FELLOWSHIPK.I.S.S.KIWANIS INTERCLUBBING IS SOMETHING SPECIAL

This year I have the honor of serving as your District Interclub& Fellowship Chair. It is my aim to encourage each club toInterclub with the clubs in their Division and to Interclub atall Division, District, and International events.

What constitutes as an Interclub?An interclub is earned when your club, with the right numberof members in attendance, attends another Kiwanis Clubmeeting, event, or a Kiwanis Family Club meeting or event.

The attendance requirement needed to qualify as anInterclub:If your club has 30 or more members, at least four membersare required.If your club has 20 to 30 members, at least three membersare required.If your club has less than 20 members, at least two membersare required.

Clubs with 30 or more members may count the current Lt.Governor, a District Officer, a Division Officer, or anInternational Officer as a member of your club to completethe 4 or 3 members needed. Clubs with less than 20members may not use one of the above officers to completethe 2 member requirement..

This year the requirements to receive one of the K.I.S.S.banner patches:Blue Level: Interclub with each club within your Division,and at one Division Council Meeting.Silver Level: Interclub at each club within your Division, attwo Division Events, at two Division Council Meetings, andone District Event.Gold Level: Interclub with each club within your Division, ateach Division Council Meeting, at the Mid Year EducationDay, at the District Convention, at The Governor’s OfficialDivision Visit, and at the International Convention.

Please keep a record of your interclub activities and submitto me in October 2010.

If I can be of service to you and your club, in any way thisyear, please contact me be email.

Builders Club

Suzanne Lemak District Chair

[email protected]

Kiwanis Builders Clubs are young leaders making adifference and building a positive future! We had a greatstart this Kiwanis year, with the opening of two Builders Clubsin the Ohio District:

Hillside Middle School sponsored by the Parma AreaMorning Kiwanis Club

Grant Middle School sponsored by the Marion Kiwanis Club

Another Kiwanis Club is considering sponsoring aCommunity Builders Club in a church. What a unique wayto unite youth from different schools to help their community.

I am also in contact with a Key Club President who is in theprocess of starting a Builders Club in a Junior High schoolin her town. This young lady has talked to the Principal ofthe school, has visited the local Kiwanis Club and hasordered and received the Starter Kit from KiwanisInternational. I am proud of our Service Leadership ProgramLeaders who are stepping forward to Make a Difference.

RENEWAL FEES: It is that time of year for Kiwanis Clubswho sponsor Builders Clubs to send in Renewal Fees toKiwanis International. Renewal letters were mailed out toclub secretaries by Kiwanis International. To complete theonline form go to www.buildersclub.org and click on ClubRenewal Center on the left. Passwords are no longer used,so you just need to know the Builders club’s ID number.

Annual membership kits.Once the $150.00 Annual Renewal Fee is paid , KiwanisInternational will mail to the Builders Clubs:

Up to 50 membership pins, cards, certificates andfall Builders Club magazines

Two advisor and one president, vice president,treasurer and secretary pin

Two posters2009-10 resource CD, contest information and

supply order form if need more than 50 items

If you have any questions about starting a Builders Clubplease contact me. As Franklin D. Roosevelt said “We cannotalways build the Future for our Youth, but we can build ourYouth for the Future”.

Community Services

Craig Wallace, District [email protected]

DO SOMETHING…TO SERVE OTHERS!!

I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Myfamily and I had a great Thanksgiving of food andfellowship. And we gave thanks for so many reasons.

At this time of year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas,there are many ways to serve others in our communities.And our communities need Kiwanians to DOSOMETHING NOW! I encourage each of you to DoSomething to serve someone else. There are people inneed throughout the Ohio District; family, friends,neighbors, and even other Kiwanians. These needs covera broad range; food, shelter, clothing, someone to talk towho will listen, a word of encouragement, the sound of aChristmas carol, or a comforting hug. The list of needs islong and we Kiwanians can help meet the needs of ourcommunities.

Here are ideas for Community Services during this holidayseason:

· Collect items at Kiwanis meetings, then give them

away-cans of food, paper towels, toilet paper,coats, gloves, stocking caps, money, signedChristmas cards

· Serve meals at a homeless shelter· Visit a nursing home and talk to people· Sing Christmas carols in neighborhoods, at local

businesses (like a restaurant), at a hospital ornursing home

· Ring bells for the Salvation Army red kettles· Develop a list of people in need and send them

each a Christmas card with words ofencouragement

· Adopt a family to provide food and gifts for them· Help a local charity sell Christmas trees· Set up community displays such as Christmas

decorations· Collect, assemble and/or deliver food baskets at

any time of year· Wrap gifts for anyone-especially toys for kids at

Christmas· Help with “Toys for Tots”· Assist with a “Giving Tree” and donate gifts· Make cash donations of any amount to agencies

that help others· Shovel, plow or blow snow for someone in need-

perhaps a neighbor

This is a great time to DO SOMETHING….To serve othersin our communities! Each Kiwanis club is encouraged toadd at least one new service project this year and to servemore people than you have before. Please let me knowwhat you are doing to serve others.

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Pictured are members of the Kiwanis Club ofDelaware County prior to the Holiday ClearingHouse food packing day Saturday morning. Ourclub has coordinated packing day for over 25 yearsfor People In Need, our community food pantry.

Hundreds of community volunteers come to helppack the food bags. This year, over 1100 food bagswere packed that will benefit well over 450 needyDelaware County families at the holiday season.This is our club’s largest “hands on” service projectof the year. It is a great community service projectand Kiwanians are well know for this throughoutthe community.

Helping Hands for Delaware Food Pantry


OhioKiwanis Magazine

Ohio District Kiwanis First Lady, Carol Parker, has been verypleased with the positive response she has received duringthe Governor and First Lady official visits.

In her presentation, Carol speaks of the need to continuethe focus of the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation—Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Trauma. She talksabout the efforts of Kiwanis Clubs around the Ohio Districtas they have engaged in projects on the local level that aidin preventing and treating pediatric trauma.

First Lady Carol also talks about a special interest of hers,the prevention of child abuse. Carol is urging all Kiwanisclubs to invite speakers to their clubs to talk about preventionof child abuse. She is also asking Kiwanis clubs to engagein “hands-on” projects that directly combat or respond tochild abuse by volunteering in hospitals and child advocacycenters, planning and organizing pinwheel awarenessevents, distributing literature, and helping to educate newand expectant parents.

To assist in bringing attention to her special interest in childabuse and to raise funds to provide assistance to statewidechild advocacy efforts, Carol makes available special totebags with Kiwanis and child abuse prevention logos. Carolasks a $5 donation for each tote bag.

As Lt. Governor, Bob Columber, (Division 11S) has said,“There is no worse form of trauma to children than childabuse.” Bob, who also serves on the Ohio DistrictFoundation Board, has challenged his division to raise $1000through the distribution of the tote bags.

First Lady Carol would like to thank Joanne Whiteman ofthe Gahanna Kiwanis club for initiating the idea of the tote

First Lady

Carol [email protected]

Risk Management

Jack Hilborn District [email protected]

It is essential that all Ohio Kiwanis clubs appoint a SafetyCoordinator for the club. It would be helpful if that personhad an insurance background, but it is not essential. Goodcommon sense is essential, however. The club Safety Coordinator should be consulted during theplanning stage for any Kiwanis-sponsored event to helpassure the safety of all participants and all othersinvolved. Kiwanis International defines the responsibilitiesof the Safety Coordinator as analyzing “the risk factorsinvolved, eliminate those factors to the greatest extentpossible, transfer the risk factors to other individuals ororganizations, and obtain appropriate hold-harmlessagreements and certificates of insurance for his/her club.” Late in November, 2009, Kiwanis International mailed to eachclub secretary the 2009-10 General Liability RiskManagement Packet. The club Safety Coordinator shouldobtain this package from the secretary. If, for some reason,the packet is misplaced, the Safety Coordinator can requesta new one from Kiwanis International by calling 1-800-KIWANIS or going on-line to the KiwanisOne.org websiteand down-loading the information. As the Ohio District Risk Manager, I am always available asa resource and/or speaker to Ohio clubs and would be gladto assist wherever and whenever needed. I should pointout that Liquor Liability at a $1 million limit is now included inthe Kiwanis International-sponsored insurance plan appliesto all Kiwanis Clubs and our Sponsored Organizations suchas Key Club, Aktion Club, etc. Finally, each club secretaryshould also be on the lookout for a Club Accident Insurancepamphlet that went in the mail today from KiwanisInternational. My contact information is as follows: P.O. Box688, Delaware, OH 43015. (740) [email protected]

Service Leader Websites a Great ResourceOnce you are finished reading this newsletter, take a mo-ment to click on the Kiwanis Family Links icon and visiteither the Key Club or Circle K District websites.

A great resource for your service leader members andadvisors, these sites are loaded with information regard-ing upcoming events, scholarships, and contests for yourKey Club or Circle K clubs.

As an educational tool, the information that is at yourfingertips is hard to beat, the district websites have infor-mation specific to Ohio and the International websiteshave downloads on everything to new club building, gov-erning documents to information on how to build a newclub.Please visit: www.KKids.orgwww.ohiokeyclub.org or www.Keyclub.orgwww.AktionClub.org www.BuildersClub.orgwww.ckiohio.org or www. circlek.org

Aktion Clubs

Sande Johnson, District [email protected]

Circle K

Chad Gardner , [email protected]

The Hero Within

This year’s Ohio Aktion Club theme is “The Hero Within”and all Ohio Aktion Club members have been encouragedto be a Hero through personal and community service.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been contemplating OhioAktion Clubs more than ever – the wonderful work thatthey do in the community and all of the wonderful AktionClub members.

Hancock County Aktion Club president, Michelledescribes a “Hero” as “Someone who sees somethingthat needs to be done and does it.”

For many Aktion Club members their lives have been filledwith discouragement as they were told for most of theirlives that they are unable to contribute to the community.Visiting Aktion Clubs around Ohio has certainly seemedto back this up. And yet our Aktion Club memberscontinue to overcome their disabilities in BIG ways tobecome Heroes in their community as they work with joy,hope and caring to “fix” what they see needs to be done.If asked most Aktion Club members will very simply statethat so many have given to them, they just want to returnthe favor. But it’s much more than that! Our Ohio AktionClubs are full of real heroes who give of themselves withlove and a desire to help make things right.

New Aktion Clubs

If your club or division is interested in developing an AktionClub, please feel free to call or email me at any time at419.427.8452 or [email protected] This is one ofthe most rewarding things that you’ll ever do!

Aktion Club dues

If your Aktion Club hasn’t already paid their KiwanisInternational Aktion Club dues yet or are having difficultywith the on-line payment, please let me know as soon aspossible. Not paying dues can put the club charter onsuspension.

Mark Your Calendars for the 2010 Convention ~ Sat &Sun, August 28-29, 2010 at Recreation Unlimited

ODCKI clubs are currently heading for winter break, wherehopefully many will get a much needed break & havetime to spend with their family and friends.

Membership Awareness Conference occurred onNovember 6-7 at Marietta College. Over 100 KiwanisFamily members were in attendance. The event was ledby Amanda Griesser of the Marietta College CKI. Thanksto all who attended & especially to Kiwanians that droveCKI members to the event.

The 53rd annual Ohio CKI District Convention is rightaround the corner! It will be held February 19-21 at theDayton Marriott. The five member planning committeehas been hard at work and is prepared to put on anothersuccessful convention. The theme is “Service Opens aWorld of Opportunity” with an international focus. For moreinformation check out www.ckiohio.org

Did you know that CKI members do more service permember than any other Kiwanis Family group? ODCKIclub members have completed over 8,000 since April 1& are well on their way to the 15,000 service hour goalset by the district board.

If your Kiwanis club is interested in chartering a CKI clubor helping out CKI in a different way, please contact myselfat [email protected]

Ohio Kiwanis Foundation Grants

The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation is pleased toannounce that the following grants have beenapproved...* Delphos Kiwanis Club - $2500 for phase 2 of theplayground project* Children’s Advocacy Center of Portage County -$1782 for children’s treatment services* Grafton-Midview Public Library - $1000 for AWEEarly Literacy Computer Station* Kiwanis Club of Oxford - $500 for free dental clinicfor children* Kiwanis Club of Metro-West - $500 for ChallengeDay anti-bullying programCongratulations! The next deadline is March 31,2010. Information and application forms are availableon-line at www.odkf.org.


Albert Baillis 10/1/1958David Flanders 1/2/1952John Derr 4/7/1955Carl Orwick 11/18/1948Richard Jones 9/29/1949William Hamlin 7/1/1955Earl Mathews 10/14/1946Joe Jagers 4/15/1951Hugh Meabon 1/1/1958William Walsh 12/2/1958Wm Clark 9/1/1956DonaldWilliams 7/1/1946Max Krueger 4/2/1959Charle Lundquist 2/10/1959Bruce Bellard 6/10/1952Michael Memmer 12/6/1948John Busch 3/1/1956Herbert Reichert 10/1/1956Carlton Hardy 7/1/1957Glenn Lorntz 5/16/1958Edward Turner 8/3/1939Clark Armstrong 1/1/1950Richard Roller 1/1/1953Michael Sarap 2/6/1956Richard Buchsieb 12/22/1958W Robert Morrison 1/6/1953Richard Werstler 1/1/1954Thurman Cole 10/1/1948Douglas Myers 1/1/1954Paul Burson 1/11/1957Russel Witte 1/1/1947William Geiler 1/1/1952Dillon Rhodenbaugh 12/1/1956Robert Porter 8/22/1954Ralph Beattie 4/6/1950Jacob Rosenbaum 3/6/1958Howard Seaver 1/1/1950Walter Kropp 4/12/1951Richard Castrop 3/5/1954Ned Barthelmas 1/1/1957Richard Tice 9/2/1958Richard Heer 2/6/1959Fred White 4/6/1953Thos Leech 12/8/1948Carl Reck 6/9/1953Mason Jones 12/30/1952Richard Schiewetz 1/1/1951Thomas Kane 11/1/1950Clifford Houk 4/1/1957Herman Frankel 7/28/1955Phillip Adams 6/30/1958Vincent Kelleher 7/15/1955Jack Carpenter 4/1/1950James Helf 4/16/1958James Henley 5/21/1958James Dall 1/1/1950Walter Westermann 7/20/1950Joe Moorhead 4/1/1945Ronald Rosen 5/1/1956Calvin Bristley 10/27/1955Walter Wildenheim 8/15/1946Don McVay 5/5/1955Gerald Koster 2/1/1958Robert Jones 3/15/1958Joe Norris 10/15/1959Jerry Freeman 2/13/1946James Hanrahan 11/29/1948John Nicastro 1/1/1958William Fisher 12/1/1953Raymond Loughridge 1/1/1959Paul Miller 1/1/1956John Diehn 2/6/1959Thomas Johnson 2/25/1959James Naughton 3/9/1959Murray Winchell 12/1/1959Donald Martens 3/14/1958Harry Rawlins 3/21/1945Paul Mechling 12/20/1950John Baumgardt 4/11/1951Charles Reed 3/2/1952William George 2/20/1957Robert Seeley 2/19/1958William Larkins 1/1/1958William Dunn 11/1/1947Robert Olson 1/1/1956Donald Hawke 1/1/1957J. Chester Ebling 1/1/1956

Wendell Zumkehr 12/1/1958James Rimelspach 2/17/1942Paul Stivison 5/20/1952Edwin Johnston 3/4/1958Richard Stander 1/1/1946David Carto 1/1/1957Joseph Polhemus 1/1/1959Paul Florence 1/1/1951Alvin Voorhis 12/12/1958Edwin Briner 2/7/1955Philip Levy 4/13/1954Douglas Cook 11/1/1957Macy Hallock 1/1/1952Ray Henry 1/1/1955Alan Wheaton 10/1/1955William Wilmer 3/8/1956Robert McBroom 1/1/1959Robert Denzer 7/1/1958Wilbur Haas 7/1/1957Thomas Norpell 5/18/1959Fred Stanley 3/1/1956Dr Bernard Oakes 11/1/1959William Mohr 10/15/1951Einar Borch 1/1/1955Thomas Fabek 12/1/1958William Sharkey 11/5/1955Glenn Warren 10/1/1958William Palmer 9/26/1950Jacob Will 7/8/1958Robert Miller 7/1/1958Guy Kersh 12/1/1952Russell Griffith 10/1/1958Walter Pekkanen 1/1/1952Howard Moyer 1/1/1952Richard Sneary 11/4/1954John Longworth 10/11/1951Thomas Longworth 10/11/1951G Paul Hickman 9/1/1938Robert Tieman 2/26/1958Joe Schrage 8/1/1948Jerome Roth 7/1/1957Wm Bigner 10/1/1959Greg Hartlaub 9/1/1958James Loach 3/15/1957Jack Silbernagel 11/1/1958W. H. Otter 1/1/1956Chester Holton 1/1/1952Howard Goldberg 1/1/1953Edward Feick 2/1/1951Robert Mitchel 4/1/1957Gabriel Szabo 2/1/1956Philip Schmidt 12/17/1959Don Fogt 12/11/1957Raphael Echemann 11/12/1958Richard Wm Benken 9/15/1949C Reed Steininger 11/17/1952Edward Stibbe 9/23/1957George Anderson 4/10/1956George McCann 9/30/1958Fred Hughes 9/22/1959Norman Simon 10/14/1951John Kuffner 6/1/1956Richard Miller 3/25/1959John Williamson 1/1/1953William Dixon 9/20/1950Frank Bazler 5/9/1956William Christie 8/18/1954Frank Alexander 6/1/1955Richard Loveland 9/12/1957William Sauer 5/1/1952G Kuhlwein 3/30/1959Howard Marusa 9/1/1959John Potter 12/11/1952William Sifritt 3/17/1959Donald Rehm 11/4/1950Neal Maurer 8/7/1951H. Russell Conrad 10/3/1954Earl Anderson 9/10/1956Robert Schulz 9/11/1956R Rhoe Benson 4/28/1959David Purdom 1/1/1954Donald Brooks 2/1/1952Henry Robinson 3/1/1954Charles Rudibaugh 3/1/1957George Woodman 9/1/1957Douglas Everett 3/10/1950

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Zanesville (Downtown)

We recently had an inquiry from one of our members asking whether one of their fellow club members was in the top 100 in length ofservice to Kiwanis in the district. This caused us to think that a list of those members with more than 50 years Kiwanis Servicewould be proper recognition for those serving their communities over many years. We hope you will enjoy seeing this information inprint.

New Kiwanis Club

Service Leadership ClubsGrant Middle School Builders Club 11-9-09Sponsored by Marion Kiwanis 15 membersHarrison K-Kids 11-25-09Sponsored by Lakewood Kiwanis 30 membersIndependence Elementary K-Kids 11-12-09Sponsored by Lima Kiwanis 18 membersProspect Elementary K-Kids 11-16-09

Sponsored by Mansfield Kiwanis 12 membersSt. Christopher K-Kids 11-5-09Sponsored by Rocky River Kiwanis 50 members

The fifth annual Building a Healthier Community Awardwas presented to the Granville High School Key Club.The Bone Marrow Project, first established in 1997, hasbecome the 100+ member Key Club’s cornerstone project.For more than 10 years they have created projects andevents in increase public awareness of the importance ofbone marrow typing, and improve the odds in the matchingsystem by increasing numbers in the bone marrowregistry.

“We are pleased to honor the Key Club with this award,which acknowledges their dedication to improving thehealth of the community,” said Licking Memorial HealthSystems CEO Rob Montagnese. “Your continuous effortsgreatly benefit the citizens of Licking County.”

Previous winners of the Building a Healthier CommunityAward include the Salvation Army of Licking Co., theNewark Rotary Club, the Bereavement Services ofHospice of Central and the LMH TWIGS.

Granville Key Club Honored

Young Children:PriorityOne

Barbara Smith, District [email protected]

My thanks to all of you who are doing projects that supportchildren ages 0-5 years. Many of you participated in thecereal drive and some of your clubs are collecting cerealat one meeting a month to donate to a local foodbank.

Some suggested projects included collecting gloves,scarves and boots for your local preschools and daycares.Many times these places would love to have people comein occasionally to read to the children.

Some issues to inform your clubs about include the factthat lead poisoning is still a concern. The focus haschanged from paints having lead in it to how we areimproperly removing this hazard. Ohio has new lawsregarding car seats.

The March of Dimes is looking for volunteers for theirvarious walks. Some of your children service agencieswould welcome old suitcases that are still useable. Thesecould be used to pack a child’s belongings in situationswhere the child must be removed from a home.

I will be at mid year and would like to have a service projecthappening for YCPO. If you have ideas, I would love tohear from you.

Let’s make the New Year a great one for as many childrenas we can. Happy 2010!

In Memoriam

Member Division ClubJane Arnot 10E Worthington-LinworthCharles Hanks 17 AllianceMary Lechman 1-N West Toledo

But Santa, I HAVE Been a Good Girl!

A young guest at the Circleville Kiwanis Club seems toadvocate for herself when asked if she was a good thisyear. The Christmas Party hosted Kiwanis Club Fami-lies, Key Clubbers and of course, a very special guest.


THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS

* To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

* To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

* To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

* To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

* To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

* To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis Internationalwere approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through thesucceeding decades, they have remainedunchanged.

Ohio Circle K - Service- Sarah Roush, District Administrator

The Ohio District of Circle K has been very busy thissemester/quarter. Service hours are pouring in and I haveno doubt that we will reach our service goal this year. Asof the end of November, we had registered over 7,348hours of service to our communities.

Dues were also due the first of December and while weare awaiting final numbers – we look to be well over 500members this year with hopefully being close to 550. Theclubs at the University of Cincinnati and University ofFindlay are close to re-chartering and we have hopes stillto charter Otterbein College this year.

This year the fall Membership Awareness Conference washeld in beautiful Marietta. Beautiful fall weather made itan especially wonderful event. After the workshops werecomplete, the students broke into teams to do what else-service! Volunteers built bat houses, raked leaves at ahistorical cemetery, did a “river sweep”, exercised animalsat the humane society and gathered books for Better WorldBooks. Not only did this provide an opportunity to help

others, it alsoprovided a chanceto get to know theirfellow membersfrom across thestate and PA.

Our next event isthe Ohio DistrictCircle KConvention, to beheld in Dayton,February 19-21,2010. Registration,contest ands c h o l a r s h i pinformation is nowon line atwww.ckiohio.org.

Candidates for office are encouraged to review the policymanual and complete the application for office. We areaccepting donations to help offset the cost of dcon.Program ads are available for purchase and donationsto the KICK fund via the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation(for individuals) or directly to Ohio District Circle K (forclubs) will help keep the event affordable for our studentbody.

I wish to offer a special thank you to the Kiwanis Clubsof Northridge, Newark, Gahanna, Nordonia Hills, EastToledo-Oregon, Port Clinton and Independence for theirdonations to the KICK Fund.

These students are wonderful representatives of theKiwanis Family – embodying everything we should hopefor – enthusiasm, altruistic values and hope for a brightfuture. I encourage you to get to know them.

Happy Holidays from myself and the Circle K DistrictBoard.

Members pack up books for Better World Books. Thebooks will be resold to students at deep discounts andthe proceeds will help support literacy programs aroundthe world.

Getting ready to take a homelessdog for a walk on a beautiful au-tumn day.

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