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Kiwanis www.floridakiwanis.com August / September 2010
International Florida District
Kiwanians have “FUN” whileuniting their communities.
“Smiles and laughter do not have a price tag.”
~ Patricia Hermann, Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast
See Full Story on Page 15
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FLORIDA KiwanianAugust - September 2010 • Vol. 92, No. 6
EditorValerie Longo, Ellenton
PublisherGeorge Langguth, Sanford
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2009-2010Lieutenant Governors
Div.1 George C. Crews (850) 664-9892 [email protected]
2 William R. Mathis (850) 522-9072 [email protected]
3 Donna Wells (850) 575-6610 [email protected]
4 Stephen O. Hart (352) 473-4165 [email protected]
5 Lionel S. Key (904) 471-5471 [email protected]
6 Judy Moore (386) 325-8139 [email protected]
7 Jamison M. Jessup (386) 490-0841 [email protected]
8 Darrel D. Oppedal (352) 683-7187 [email protected]
9 Gilbert W. Nichols (352) 343-4765 [email protected]
10 Gene Leonard (321) 214-0850 [email protected]
11 Thomas Miesmer (321) 784-4557 [email protected]
12 Edna L. Remz (727) 723-0158 [email protected]
13 Markus A. Mittermayr (727) 343-6580 [email protected]
14 James R. McDaniel (813) 717-9171 [email protected]
15 Brian Knowles [email protected]
16 E Michael Farley (772) 286-4166 [email protected]
17 Brenda Rogers (941) 708-3024 [email protected]
18N Nancy Sloan (941) 366-0898 [email protected]
18S Norma Stephens (941) 475-4194 [email protected]
19 Donna Williamson [email protected]
20 Audrey C. Arthur-Rao (561) 344-7163 [email protected]
21 James Banaeian (561) 706-2999 [email protected]
22 Donald E. Smith (239) 530-2244 [email protected]
23 Richard Entin [email protected]
24 John Blum (954) 443-3999 [email protected] Carmen Calzon (305) 262-5466 [email protected] Bruce Ross (305) 385-6797 [email protected]
*If your information appears incorrectly, please contact Valerie Longo at [email protected] or 941-776-2002
FLORIDA KIWANIAN
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The Florida Kiwanian is published for all members of the Florida District. All 6 publications are posted electronically on the Florida Kiwanis website, however, 2 issues, February/March & August/September are exclusively electronic issues.
Governor Donna Parton [email protected] (954) 428-1933
Florida District of Kiwanis International2009-2010 District Officers
Governor-Elect Thomas M. Ramiccio [email protected] (561) 582-5915
District Secretary/Executive Director George F. Langguth [email protected] (407) 324-9800
District Treasurer Eddie Lee [email protected] (727) 492-7621
Immediate Past Governor David A. Liddell, Jr. [email protected] (813) 476-4821
Past Governor (2) Mark C. Taylor [email protected] (352) 799-6393
Past Governor (3) H. Phillip Yorston [email protected] (561) 471-2879
• CONTENTS •
Page 3 Governor’s Message
Page 4 Governor-Elect’s Message Treasurer’s Message
Pages 5-6 Kiwanis International News
Page 7 Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Pages 8-9 District Chairs
Pages 10-11 Service Leadership Programs
Pages 12-13 Club Monthly Report Card
Pages 14-23 Club & Division News
Page 15 Cover Story: Nature Coast Circus
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“To love what you do and feel that it matters …how could anything be more fun?
- Katherine Graham
In a few short weeks, Kiwanians from across the state will be gathering in Orlando for our annual District Convention. I hope you are making plans to attend our weekend of celebration. This has been such an exciting year for me as your Governor and one which I will treasure for the rest of my life. I love being your Governor, feel it matters, and am having so much fun! You recall the themes for this have been threefold: Celebrate Kiwanis and being a Kiwanian, Making a Differ-ence, and Have Fun being a member of this incredible organization. I hope that every time you hear the song, “Celebrate Good Times”, look at a starfish, and see the word celebrate, you’ll think of this year and all we ac-complished together. When I began my term as your Governor, I asked you to become a STAR. Now as the year draws to an end, I ask you to continue to be a STAR. Please continue to:
Strive to live the Objects of Kiwanis. They have served us well over the years and are our blueprint for suc-cess in Kiwanis and life.
Tell everyone about Kiwanis. We need to stop being the best kept secret in town. Let’s get the word out about this organization in every way; word of mouth, in all forms of media, on the apparel we wear, at our meet-ing locations and on our vehicles.
Actively support Service Leadership Programs and Young Child: Priority One Projects. These are our ban-ner programs which make such a long-lasting impact on the lives we touch.
Recruit and retain quality members. This is vital for our existence. You know the importance of this. I know that Governor-Elect Tom is passionate about the same things I am and will continue to advocate that we have fun while celebrating Kiwanis and increasing service to our communities. Thank you for making this such a memorable experience. You are awe-some!
Fondly,
Donna
from the Governor’s Gavel
By Donna Parton
Donna Parton
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Governor - Elect’s Message
Tom Ramiccio
Treasurer’sMessage
Eddie Lee
Thank you for all you have accomplished in the name of Kiwanis and for the children you serve in your community. Please take the time to celebrate all that is right about your Kiwanis club and its members. As the year draws to a close begin the process, now, of preparing for “A Time to Serve”. The best way to accomplish that is to finish this year strong. It is so easy to relax and coast to the finish line, nearly every-thing is done and a new set of leaders are visible in the wings. Don’t let up! I am going to ask you to do three things:
1. Celebrate all that is right about your club. Honor your members, have a party or a picnic with entire families, give out certificates, invite business partners and honor them too. 2. Embrace Governor-Elect Tom’s “It’s Time to Serve “program. Hold club planning sessions and adopt, at a minimum, one new service project and agree to do a minimum of one service project a month 3. Invite a friend to a service project and a meeting, then ask him or her to join your club. We are very close to having an increase in membership this year. If all who read this will recruit a new member, we will meet our goal.
CELEBRATE - EMBRACE - INVITE
Thank you for the privilege you have given me to serve.Eddie
It's Time to Serve! Carol & I are so excited about the future of the Florida District of Kiwanis Interna-tional. We are excited about the amount of service that will soon begin, we are excited about the new friendships that will be made, and we are excited about the District Convention this month in Orlando. We are excited and you should be too.! During our “Town Hall Meetings" we heard from the average Kiwan-ian who said that they wanted to see more for the new Kiwanian, so we created a workshop KIWANIS 101. Bob Carpenter will be presenting this workshop. If you are new to Kiwanis, don't miss this one. The International Convention was a huge success with many great speakers and workshops. The next worldwide service project was an-nounced. It will be MNT- Maternal Neonatal Tautness. This totally preventable disease kills more than 40,000 infants each year. Kiwanis can eliminate this disease by 2015. We will need to raise 110 million dollars. Is your club up to the challenge? I have selected Chuck & Emelia Gugliuzza. They are tireless servants for children in need. They are very special Kiwanians to Carol & I. Thanks Chuck & Emelia. Your simply the best. Young Children Priority One will be a major focus for 2010-2011. We are asking each club to do at least one new Young Children: Pri-ority One (YC:PO) project. Please consider doing a MNT project this year. Kiwanis can make a huge difference with Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus. "On to Geneva". Start to plan your trip early to Geneva, it's right around the corner. We have partnered with Incontra Tours who we have a 17 year relationship with. They have the expertise to ensure that your trip is well planned and executed. The accommodations are spectacular with views of snow covered mountains, and fairy tale vil-lages. While in Orlando stop by our "On to Booth" and see why everyone is talking about Geneva 2011! See ya there.
Caring Corner Donations and Volunteers Still Needed!
For information, please contact: Carol Reynolds at [email protected] or Eddie Lee at [email protected]
Help support our Service Leadership Programs through the Florida Kiwanis Foundation!
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Kiwanis International Worldwide Service Project The EliminaTE Project
Kiwanis, UNICEF join forces to save 129 million mothers and newborns. The Eliminate Project will protect mothers and babies from Tetanus Las Vegas [Thursday, June 24, 2010 (3:30 PM PT)] - - Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to save the lives of babies and their mothers by eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT), a disease that kills an estimated 60,000 newborns and 30,000 mothers each year. UNICEF Am-bassador and actor Tea Leoni delivered the announcement at the 95th Annual Kiwanis International Convention. “Kiwanis believes that no baby or mother should have to suffer the devastating effects of MNT,” said Kiwanis International Presi-dent Paul Palazzolo. “Kiwanis will mobilize its nearly 600,000 family members to become tireless advocates for these children and raise needed funds to defeat this deadly disease.”MNT is easily prevented by a series of three vaccinations to women of childbearing age, costing roughly US$1.80. The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal/neonatal tetanus will raise US$110 million over the next five years to fill the funding gap required to provide an estimated 387 million doses of the vaccine. The Eliminate Project will deliver life sav-ing vaccines to the most vulnerable women and children in the world: those in remote and difficult to reach areas; conflict zones; and with little access to healthcare. “With Kiwanis by our side, we will be able to conquer maternal/neonatal tetanus,” said U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and Chief Executive Officer Caryl Stern. “I’ve seen how this disease devastates families. Infants suffer, while mothers are unable to comfort their babies. Kiwanis is providing the final push that will protect vulnerable women and their newborns.” The majority of mothers and newborns dying of MNT live in 40 countries located in Africa, and Southern and East Asia. The disease kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating—tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. ”As a mother of two children, I have known the great joy of welcoming a new life into this world. I couldn’t imagine watching my child suffer and die from a disease that
is as easily preventable as MNT is,” said Tea Leoni. “With this new partnership between Kiwanis and UNICEF, so many lives will be saved.” Not only will The Eliminate Project protect women and babies from tetanus, the project also will create a path for other ser-vices, such as clean water, nutrition and other vaccines, to reach the world’s most vulnerable people. Partnering with UNICEF, Kiwanis suc-cessfully completed its first global campaign for children to virtually eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the leading cause of preventable mental impairment. Kiwanis raised and leveraged more than US$100 million, which helped change lives in 103 nations. The number of households estimated to be consuming iodized salt has jumped from less than 20 percent in 1990 to more than 70 percent, and the effort has been heralded as one of the most successful health initiatives in the world. For additional information about The Eliminate Project, go to: www.TheElimi-nateProject.org
About Kiwanis International Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for college students, Key Club for teens, Builders Club for adolescents, K-Kids for elementary students and Aktion Club for adults with disabilities, dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children annually. The Kiwanis
International family comprises 586,000 adult and youth members in 80 countries and geographic areas. For more information about Kiwanis International, please visit www.kiwanis.org.
About UNICEF UNICEF has saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work through fundrais-ing, advocacy, and education in the United States. UNICEF is at the forefront of efforts to reduce child mortality worldwide. There has been substantial progress—the annual number of under-five deaths dropped from 13 million in 1990 to 8.8 million in 2008. But still, 24,000 children die each day from preventable causes. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make that number zero by giving children the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.
Contacts: Jo Lynn Garing
Kiwanis International (O) 317-217-6171/ (M) 317-508-6337
Kini SchoopU.S. Fund for UNICEF
(O) 212-922-2634/ (M) [email protected]
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Kiwanis International ConventionResults from the Business SessionBy Bud Brown, District Chair, Club Newsletters The Business session at the 95th Kiwanis International Convention was filled with excitement this year. As a first time observer it was an exciting 4 hours as I watched the debate on the floor and the exciting runoff between two excellent candidates for the office of Kiwanis International Vice President, and 4 excellent candidates for Region I trustee seats on the Kiwanis International board. From the beginning President Paul Palazzolo did an excellent job setting the pace and running a smooth session. It’s a hard job but Paul made it look easy as he ran through the 14 amendments and 1 resolution that made this, minute for minute, one of the most efficient business sessions in recent Kiwanis history. This of course, was greatly aided by the use of electronic voting to tally the results. Here are the official results.
International Officers:President - Sylvester NealPresident-Elect - Alan PennVice President/Treasurer - Tom DejulioTrustee - Region 1Sue Petrisin, Oscar Knight, Johnny Johnson
Brief Description of Amendments:Ammendment #1 - Changing Region Numbers to Names. - PassedAmmendment#2-DisciplineofInternationalOfficers-PassedAmmendment #3 - Criminal History Background Check - PassedAmmendment #4 - Top Staff Position Title - PassedAmmendment#5-OptionalDistrictOfficeofVice-Governor-PassedAmmendment #6 - Club Convention Fee for International Conventions - Did Not PassAmmendment#7-OfficialPublication-PassedAmmendment #8 - Federation Convention Dates - WithdrawnAmmendment #9 - Summarizing Preface to the Kiwanis Objects - Did Not PassAmmendment #10 - Voting Privileges for New Clubs - WithdrawnAmmendment #11 - Club Delegates Based on Club size - WithdrawnAmmendment #12 - Non-Delegates in the House at International Conventions - Did Not PassAmmendment #13 - Dues Discount for Members Age 65 and Over - Failed for Lack of MotionAmmendment #14 - New Class of Family Members - WithdrawnResolution #1 - In Memoriam: Past International President Aubrey Irby
Kiwanis International News international Convention
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Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Keith ForehandPresident Florida
Kiwanis Foundation
2009-2010FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION
President, Keith Forehand850.277.2896/[email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentLaura [email protected]
President-Elect, Tom [email protected]
“FRIENDS” of the Foundation
Vice President, Bill Knowles727.204.1451 [email protected]
Treasurer, L. George Leonard321.799.1691 [email protected]
New Office AddressFlorida Kiwanis Foundation5545 Benchmark LaneSanford, FL [email protected]
Contact your Florida Foundation Trustee or any Officer for information on how YOU can Leave a Legacy for the Children
Keith & Martha Forehand (Div 2)Jack & Margaret Allen (Div. 20)
Laura Beagles (Div. 8)Larry Spaulding (Div. 3)
Martin Hindsley (Div. 11)Riviera Beach Kiwanis Club (Div. 20)
David Liddell (Div. 14)
Tim Hart (Div 15)Matt Sheehan (Div 21)
L. George Leonard (Div 11)Richard (Dick) Klein (Div 22)
Joe Thompson (Div 1)Denny Shogren (Div 20)
Annual Club ContributionsDivisions with 100% Participation
Division 3, Division 5, Division 11, Division 12, Division 13, Division 15, Division 17, Division 18N, Division 18S, Division 21, Division 22, Division 24
Legacy Society Members Kathy McDonald (Div 10) B. Joe Schroeder (Div 15)
Ralph Davis FellowsDIAMOND LEVEL 1 - Richard M. Latham, Jr. (Div 23)
Duke Tallarico (Div 9) Brenda Fallon (Div 19) Christy Smith (Div 18S) Larry Fox (Div 20)
Robert W. Thal LifetimeSustaining Members
Joseph J. Thompson (Div 1) Larry H. Spalding (Div 3) William Knowles (Div 13) Lawrence R. Bevis (Div 14) Harvey White (Div 20) Major Charles Smith (Div 20)
Sustaining MembershipsClubs with 100% of Membership Participation
Warrington (Div. 1) Panama City (Div 2) Deerwood (Div 5) East Orange County (Div 10) Kissimmee (Div 10) Oviedo Winter Springs (Div 10) Avalon Park (Div 10) Sunshine City, St. Petersburg (Div 13) Lehigh Acres (Div 19) Northside Naples (Div 22)
“Dancing in the Rain”By Keith Forehand, President I stand amazed at how far your Florida Kiwanis Foundation has progressed in the past 39 years since the idea was born. It is well known that we can do more as a collective group than as individuals and that is the major principal of why we exist. Offering you the opportunity to join with others to provide more service and funding in the Florida District. We have come a long way, but we must embrace courage and perseverance especially in difficult times. Many times I have heard it said that, “When storms come, don’t run and hide, but learn to dance in the rain.” By planning to succeed and following our plan, the Foundation has grown even when others were fail-ing. There have been many struggles, but I believe we often made good decisions at crucial turning points. Now is one of those times as we have renewed our commitment and formed a closer relationship with the Florida District Leadership Team to move forward in growth, which will enable us to serve more needs. The reality is, even though economic recovery seems to be happening, there will be challenges in some form or another, sooner or later, down the road. The Florida Kiwanis Foundation is here to help those in need to best face whatever the future brings by pro-viding matching Club grants and leadership training for our Service Leadership Programs. Everyone can be a part by taking advantage of the many giving opportunities available and you too can touch the life of another child by Leaving a Legacy for these Children. Plan for the future by considering the Foundation in your will or estate plan as the needs will still be present long after we are gone. So be brave, use your umbrellas and if you haven’t already, start learn-ing to “dance in the rain” before the showers begin again. Thank you to the hundreds of Kiwanians that have joined together to support this Foundation and it has been an honor to serve as President of this organiza-tion of caring people.
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News From Your District Chairs
20092010
Florida district chairsAchievement/Administration/Club Grading, Dawn Campbell [email protected] (305) 969-4855
Aktion Club Administrator, Donna Batelaan [email protected] (561) 582-6500
Apples for the Teachers, Judy Becker [email protected] (904) 782-3502
Audio/Visual Specialist, Wade Shrack [email protected] (954) 684-0171
CKI Administrator, Matthew Cantrall [email protected] (863) 644-9806
CKI Financial Counselor, William E. Rushing [email protected] (321) 268-3866
Club Newsletters, Bud Brown [email protected] (352) 516-7069
Community Service, Terry L. Luster [email protected] (239) 415-3100
District Chair Liaison, Maggie Gunther [email protected] (954) 224-2825
Education, Maggie Gunther [email protected] (954) 224-2825
Elections, Randolph K. Johnson [email protected] (561) 842-0008
Every Child A Swimmer, James R. Martin [email protected] (954) 566-3388
Finance and Fund Raising, Edie McConville [email protected] (561) 308-1690
Florida Kiwanian, Valerie P. Longo [email protected] (941) 776-2002
Fun, Gary J. Frechette [email protected] (561) 718-0025
Growth Ambassador, Mayra Vide Perez [email protected] (305) 460-0009
Human and Spiritual Values, Mark C. Taylor [email protected] (352) 799-6393
Interclub Relations, Melanie J. Winternheimer [email protected] (407) 719-3427
International Foundation, James V. Crum [email protected] (352) 207-3628
International Foundation, David A. Liddell [email protected] (813) 476-4821
Make Young Children: Priority One a PriorityBy Dr. Celia Earle, District Chair, YC:PO Thanks to all of the clubs in the Florida District who have participated in Young Children: Priority One (YC:PO) projects dur-ing this year. Kiwanis International requires that at least two YC:PO projects should be performed by each club each year. I am pleased to say that there has been an increase in the YC:PO reports that have been submit-ted, which indicates that the message appears to be getting across. Thank you for partner-ing with your County Health Departments during the H1N1 Flu outbreak, partnering with early childhood education programs, such as Head Start and others, working with March of Dimes, participating in The World’s Greatest Baby Showers, hosting kids safety
fairs, and so on. Here is one last bit of information to close out the year. There has been a lot of work done on brain development and there is now hard evidence that the time of greatest brain development in a child’s life is from birth through age 3. The opportunity to have the most impact on a child’s potential is during this period. Of course, this is within the YC:PO range of prenatal through age 5. The graphic below is from the Council for Children & Families (CCF), which shows
that during the time of the most brain development, the least funds are invested. The CCF has stated that “When children and families are sup-ported in the first three years of life, the return on investment is astound-ing: children are more prepared for early learning and school opportuni-ties and are more likely to succeed throughout their lifetimes in school, the workplace and beyond”. Let us make young children our first priority!
Dr. Cellia Earle
Club NewslettersBy Bud Brown, District Chair, Club Newsletters Thank you for sending me your newsletters and club bulletins. There are a lot of talented people producing some great looking newsletters. My committee is in for a challenge when we start re-viewing the newsletters received from the clubs in 21 Divisions and the Division Newsletters from three Divisions. We will be awarding the “Outstanding Division Bulletin” award to the three best Divi-sion Newsletter editors again this year. If your Division or club is doing a newsletter send me copies, if you are not already, so you can be included in the contest. Club newsletters or bulletins are a great way to get information out to not only your members, but prospective members and the public. Why not add the principle of your school where you do service projects, the local chamber of commerce, or your local paper. Make sure you blind carbon copy (BCC) them so they do not get your “reply all” comments from members. I will be continuing as the Club Newsletter chair again next year and I’ll be creating a new disk with updated information. If your club is not going to be at District Convention drop be a line and I’ll send you one. It is not too late to send me your newsletters if you would like to be considered for the contest. Please send newsletters to me at [email protected] or printed newsletters to: 8605 Number Two Rd., Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737. Questions call me at 352 324-2185.
Bud Brown
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News From Your District Chairs
20092010
Florida district chairs
International Understanding, Richard Bryce [email protected] (954) 658-7853
Key Club Administrator, David S. McCampbell [email protected] (954) 436-3830
Key Club Financial Counselor, William E. Rushing [email protected] (321) 268-3866
K-Family, John S. Sullivan [email protected] (561) 889-9892
K-Family Recruiting, Victoria Jones [email protected] (813) 505-8573
Laws and Regulations, Allen D. Whetsell [email protected] (386) 503-4004
Liability Insurance / Risk Management, Robert W. Fowinkle [email protected] (941) 755-2628
Lieutenant Governor Liaison, Robert Filichia [email protected] (321) 268-2638
Membership - Special Programs, Jonathan F. Earle [email protected] (352) 332-7426
Membership Diversity, Charles R. Gugliuzza [email protected] (305) 724-4829
Membership Growth, Diana Christen [email protected] (386)437-7610
Membership Retention, Robert W. Randolph [email protected] (561) 582-1175
New Club Building, Don Fineout [email protected] (352) 465-1300
New Club Building, Edwin A. Lee [email protected] (727) 492-7621
New Club Counselor, Richard N. Root [email protected] (352) 217-2998
On to International Convention, Beth Shrack [email protected] (954) 328-1484
Public Relations, Alan Dill [email protected] (727) 397-8102
Young Children: Priority One, Celia Earle [email protected] (954) 525-1665
Youth Services, John R. Vita [email protected] (941) 798-3235
Show Your Light - Report Your Projects!By Dawn Campbell, District Chair Club Awards/Administration You took the time to serve and you made a difference in lives of many. You are a S.T.A.R. - let your light shine! Your club could be the next Club of the Year. Complete your monthly reports and submit the award application, and you are on your way to being the STAR club of our District. This coveted award can bring recognition not only to your club but to your Division and our Dis-trict. It can increase awareness of Kiwanis, help recruit potential members, and validate all you do in Making a Difference. Submit your Committee Reports monthly to floridakiwanis.com and your Official Club Re-port to kiwanisone.org. Online reporting makes preparation and submission of the Outstand-ing Club of the Year application a lot easier. It will be faster to tabulate the required informa-tion such as money and service hours donated and contributed, and the number of individuals who benefitted from the numerous projects conducted between October 1 and September 30. Solicit nominations from organizations or individuals who benefitted from your service proj-ects. Maintain a scrapbook of all your activities and submit it with your application. Applica-tions are due in November, so start preparing now. Many awards are available from the Florida District Awards Program. File a separate Committee Report for each award; including International Understanding. Attend District Convention in August and learn lots more about these awards. Contact me at [email protected] if you need help filing your reports.
Dawn Campbell
Public Relations & Marketing By Alan Dill, District Chair, Public Relations & Marketing As we come to the end of our Kiwanis year I would like to share with you some really great things Club PR Chairs all over Florida are doing to promote Kiwanis and their Club. Springtime City has recently completed what I consider a massive campaign to enhance membership by running ads in both print and broadcast and it appears to have been a real shot in the arm for recruitment. Semi-nole Breakfast promotes every single meeting and event in the local newspaper and again this seems to be doing the job quite well. Jacksonville has produced many Public Service Announcements that cover their entire area in both radio and television. These are just three of the almost 300 Clubs that are doing great things to promote all the good we do right here in Florida. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those very special Kiwanians that served on the committee this year that worked very hard from day one to provide the best service to our clubs and divisions, because without you the important work would have never got done. I would also like to thank Governor Donna and Bob for the wonderful leadership and support they have given our committee and to Maggie Gunther who did a masterful job as the District Chairs adviser. One of our goals this year was to have 100% of the clubs registered with a Public Relations Chair and as of the writing (mid June) we have about 92% and that is just wonderful. There is still much to do before we hand this Committee off to a new Chair in October. You can still register and obtain information on our website: www.floridakiwanis-publicrelations.com. Thanks to all for making the 2010 Kiwanis year a real success. See you all in Orlando in Au-gust.
Alan Dill
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Service Leadership ProgramsK-KidsBy Dave Schmitt, PE, District Chair, K-Kids The Florida District of K-Kids had a terrific year this past year. The following is a summary from many of the clubs in the District of their awesome service to others during the year. These kids and clubs have truly made a difference in their school and communities. Currently, we have 213 Kiwanis Clubs in the Florida District, a gain of 15 new clubs. I have enjoyed serving as your District Chair this year and look forward to another great year next school year. I have also enjoyed reading your club reports and updates each month or two. Kiwanis advisors and faculty advisors thank you, thank you, thank you for your great efforts in working with these schools and these great kids. These clubs wouldn’t be as great without your support and sponsorship.
Congratulations to our newest ClubsEdwins Elementary School – Sponsoring club Kiwanis of Fort Walton Beach
George W. Munroe Elementary School – Sponsoring club Quincy Kiwanis ClubMarkham Elementary School – Sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of Pompano Beach Westside
Just Elementary School – Sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of TampaGKE Sabal Palm Elementary School – Sponsoring club Kiwanis Club
of North Miami Beach – Sunny IslesTreadway Elementary School – Sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of Leesburg-Noon
Congratulations to the following winners at District LevelScrapbook – Starke Elementary K-Kids
Art / T-shirt – Kiera Morgan from Ridgecrest Elementary K-KidsEssay – Hannah Hendry from Griffin Elementary K-Kids
Single-Service – Lula J. Edge Elementary K-KidsLeadership Award – Kiera Morgan from Ridgecrest Elementary K-Kids
Also, congratulations to Kiera Morgan from Ridgecrest Elementary K-Kids who won the art/t-shirt contest design first place and a Leadership Award on the International Level.
Builders ClubBy Dave Schmitt, PE, District Chair, Builder’s Club The Florida District of Builder’s Club had a terrific year this past year. The following is a summary from many of the clubs in the Dis-trict of their awesome service to others during the year. These kids and clubs have truly made a difference in their school and commu-nities. Currently, we have 118 Kiwanis Clubs in the Florida District, a gain of 13 new clubs. I have enjoyed serving as your District Chair this year and look forward to another great year next school year. I have also enjoyed reading your club reports and updates each month or two. Kiwanis advisors and faculty advisors thank you, thank you, thank you for your great efforts in working with these schools and these great kids. These clubs wouldn’t be as great without your support and sponsorship.
Congratulations to our newest ClubsJackson Heights Middle School – sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of Oviedo – Winter Springs
Eisenhower Middle School – sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of Sun City CenterSunny Isles Beach K-8 – sponsoring club Kiwanis Club of
North Miami Beach Sunny IslesDavid Middle School – sponsoring club
Kiwanis Club of Crestview
Congratulations to the following winners at District LevelBook Entry – Seminole Middle School
Single-Service Project – Seminole Middle SchoolScrapbook - Seminole Middle School
Also, congratulations to Seminole Middle for winning first place at International for their Book Entry.
Aktion Club Administrator Donna Batelaan 561-582-6500 [email protected]
Builders Club Administrator David M. Schmitt 407-273-1126 [email protected]
CKI Administrator Matthew Cantrall 863-644-9806 [email protected]
Key Club Administrator David S. McCampbell 954-436-3830 [email protected]
K-Kids Administrator David M. Schmitt 407-273-1126 [email protected]
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Trinity Preparatory School Habitat for Humanity House
Avalon Elementary K-Kids
Suncoast Elementary K-Kids
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Liberty Builder’s Club Says Thank YouBy Roger Patterson, Friendship Kiwanis Club of Ocala Liberty Middle School Builders Club, sponsored by the Friendship Kiwanis Club of Ocala, invited 90 teachers and other school staff to their Appreciation Breakfast last week before classes closed down for the summer. Wanting to contribute to Teacher Appreciation Week, club members worked hard at the beginning of the school year with several fundraising events. Their fundraising dollars paid for bagels, cream cheese, and coffee, while Kiwanis club liaison, Frank Hofstatter, arranged for several gallons of orange juice as well as cups, plates and so forth for the occasion. And a parent of one of the club members spent all week preparing baklava as her personal “thank you” for their hard work with students. Builders Club members were excited to serve the teachers who have given so much of themselves and their breakfast guests thought these students had a great idea!
East Ridge H.S. Key Club Bids FarewellBy Audrey Jackson-Morgan, Kiwanis Club of Clermont The outgoing Key Club Officers paid their last visit to the Cler-mont Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in their official capacity as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. At the same time we were intro-duced to the new officers replacing them. Jimmy Taylor, outgoing President thanked the members for their help and encouragement. Cristian Perez, outgoing Vice President said that it was a privilege to have Rich Bell, Chairman of Sponsored Youth Programs, and Sheri Hevener, Faculty Advisor, two very dedi-cated persons involved in activities of the Club. Arti Mistry, outgoing Treasurer, said that she learned a lot from being a member of the Club and that she would always treasure this experience. President, Jimmy Taylor summarized some of the Club’s activities citing their latest project- raising money for the Cancer Society at the Relay for Life Event on April 30th and May 1, 2010. He said not only did they stay all night as part of the relay team, but they sold drinks to raise funds. He also mentioned that Key Club would continue sending money through Children’s International Fund for their adopted child in the Philippines. Finally, he talked about the Annual District Conven-tion the students attended. The students raised money and received a generous donation from the Clermont Kiwanis Club to help off set the cost to attend. Due to the impact of Key Club all three of the seniors plan to become members of “Circle K” Organization to continue their community service and leadership development when they begin their college education at the University of Florida in the fall. Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduating seniors. To the officers assuming these new roles please know that you can count on our support and guidance. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont also sponsors student led Key Clubs at South Lake High School and Montverde Academy. The member-ship in these three clubs was approximately 225 this year. The mem-bership of Key Club International is approximately 220,000. Key Club International celebrates its 85th birthday this month.
Key Club Governor Shares His Experience With “ELIMINATE”By René Miller, Florida District Governor, Key Club International From July 6-11, I was privileged enough to be a part of the first site visit for Kiwanis’ new worldwide service project, the Eliminate project. Our group included members from all branches of the K-Family as well as the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, and every individual was thrilled to be participating in such a wonderful opportunity. The trip included both high and low emotional experiences, but as a whole it was thoroughly enjoyable and educational. Although our group did learn quite a bit about MNT, it was sad in a way that we learned from firsthand experience. We visited a hospital where two infants had neonatal tetanus: it was gut wrenching having to watch the tiny babies twitch and cry because of the awful disease they had contracted. Later on in the trip, our group also met a mother who had lost a baby boy to MNT. When she spoke to us about her child, she stared off into the distance, seemingly trying to avoid the unbearable emotions that must be associated with losing her son.However, the simple plan to eliminate MNT was also presented to us. With UNICEF and Kiwanis partnering together, all women in childbearing age will receive a few shots that will protect them and their children from the horrors of MNT completely. After seeing the tragedy that the disease could cause, it was a relief to know that the vaccination was so inexpensive and easily administered. As a whole, I cannot understate how amazing the trip to the Philip-pines was for me. I will always cherish the sight of mothers lined up to receive their vaccinations against MNT, and the pure joy on their faces as they left the hospital knowing that they are protecting their child. This project is incredibly deserving of every penny donated, and I know that the Kiwanians of the Florida District will do their part in saving lives across the world. If you are interested in hearing more about the trip or the Eliminate Project in general, my e-mail address is [email protected] and I am more than happy to share about it.
René Miller
L to R Sheri Hevener, Faculty Advisor, Jimmy Taylor, Rhea Chitilia, Rad Kalaf, Cristian Perez, Kasey Cockefair, Cesar Salas, Arti Mistry and Faradh Karin.
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a water theme park, but as bad luck would have it, there was a fire at the park the night before, forcing it to close on the day we planned on attending. Fortunately, with a few phone calls and a group vote, we instead went to visit both World of Coke, and the Georgia Aquarium. It turned out to be a day of lots of fun. That evening, our last of the Tour, we had a great dinner at Bahama Breeze in Deluth, GA, where we were treated like royalty. The following morning, we returned to Florida with stops by the motor coach in reverse order of the pick-ups mentioned above. Everyone had a great time and made lots of new friends.
Working ticket sales and the cafeteria floor. (L – R) Bill Thursby, Annie Cameron, Dusty Rhodes, Judy Boudreaux, and Bill Brunkow.
Jim Howard and Ed Dunbar work on getting pancakes to the serving line.
Niceville-Valparaiso Hosts Pancake Breakfast and Silent AuctionBy Michael Davis, Public Relations Chair, Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis It was a chilly Saturday morning in March as the citizens of the Niceville-Val-paraiso community woke up to the smell of freshly made pancakes and sausage. As the fragrance of pork and batter waffled over the area, visitors raced to line up at the Niceville High School cafeteria with money and tickets in hand to sample the best pancake breakfast in the land. This was how it started as more than 50 Kiwanians and Niceville High School Key Club members were on hand at the 24th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction. Club members sold over 700 tickets for the breakfast and $14,000 in donated items were auctioned. Proceeds go to support our on-going children’s programs within the local community.
Kiwanis Division 19 Club Leadership Education By Rachel Toomy, Public Relations Chair, Division 19 On June 5th over 20 leaders from the 16 Kiwanis clubs from Lee County and Labelle joined together for a day of training at the Boy Scouts of America office in Fort Myers. The incoming officers enjoyed the day full of training, games and barbecue. Thanks to Kiwanis Divi-sion 19 Lt. Governor-elect Bruce Boyd, Terry Luster, Viki Luster and Past Governor Dave Liddell for this great event.
Recently, Kiwanis Governor Donna Parton, Key Club Governor Rene’ Miller and nearly 70 other members of the Florida District of Key Club International and their chaperones had their Annual Florida Tour to International Convention (ICON). This year, instead of flying into the Host city and enjoying the local points of interest, we all went on a Motor Coach Tour. With pick-up points in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Tampa on July 5th, we drove to Atlanta with stops for meals along the way. While in Atlanta, we spent the next day at Six Flags Over Georgia, and amazing theme park with some of the world’s best roller coasters. That evening, we had a fun dinner with lots of talk about our adventures and thrills of the day. The following day we motor coached to Memphis, Host city of this year’s ICON. After checking into our hotel, we registered for the convention and attended a concert by Reliant K. Opening session was on the next day. Special speakers at the convention included Past International Kiwanis President Bo Shafer, former American Idol Star and UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken, and our very own Governor Rene’ Miller, who intro-duced the ELIMINATE program to Key Club International. Another highlight was that David Valesquez from Florida, was elected Interna-tional Trustee. On July 11th, after a visit to Elvis’s Graceland, we left for home on the motor coach, again headed for Atlanta and more fun. Our intention was to spent the next day at Six Flags White Water,
Florida District Sends Strong Delegation to Key Club International Convention in MemphisBy Bob Parton, Florida Key Club Assistant Administrator - Conventions
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Another great act!
Siesta Key Kiwanis Builders Club Give Apples to TeachersBy Carmen Ramsey, Public Relations Chair, Siesta Key Kiwanis The Mighty Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Builder’s Club of Sarasota Middle School held an “Apples for Teachers” Day on May 19 this year. They pre-sented 80 lbs of shiny Red Delicious apples, not only to all their teachers, but to staff and employees as well. 124 apples were polished, shined and cute appreciation stickers placed on each apple. The Builder’s club mem-bers all rehearsed their presentations - learning to look each person in the eyes, smile at them, be enthusiastic and tell each one how much they were appreciated for all that they had done for them during the school year.
Drew Lowther and Cindy in the cafeteria overseeing the apple polishing
Member Drew Lowther and club members polishing the apples
Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast Hosts Circus Written and Submitted by Patricia Herrmann We are having fun! The Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast located in Spring Hill, Florida brought the Carson & Barnes Circus to the Hernando County Fairgrounds on May 15th and 16th. The club was chartered on July 11, 2009 and since January, when the circus agreed to travel to Florida, preparations have been underway. This Circus is the largest traveling tented circus in the world. The performances were highly professional and did not disap-point. In order to help those individuals that would be unable to attend due to financial struggles, the club was able give more than 300 tickets to individuals through donations or contests. In these tough economic times people are feeling low and hopeless. Smiles and laughter do not have a price tag. The joy brought to all those that attended was priceless. Many times
we are so focused on the raising of funds, we forget that the real goal is to make a positive change in the lives of those that we come in contact with. Many individuals have sent let-ters of appreciation expressing the fun their families experienced and the memories that they will cherish for a lifetime. We were honored to have the “Governor of Fun” Donna Parton attend with her family. Governor Donna was a guest elephant rider along with Division 8 Lieutenant Governor Darrel Oppedal. The Nature Coast members truly appreciate the Governor’s efforts and total commitment to the mission of Kiwanis. We also realize that though we are always out in the community doing good, it should also be fun and sometimes we need to kick it up a notch. The Circus afforded just
that, it allowed us the opportunity to bring
a unique family experience to the residents of the counties of Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas. The support of the papers, radio stations and community groups was above and beyond what we could have imagined. Thanks to all those who helped in any way to bring fun and joy into the lives of so many!
Billboard on Cortez Blvd/Hwy 50 in Brooksville
Part of the Circus City before it all begins One of the opening acts of the show.
Liam petting the Zonkey. The newest addition to the Petting Zoo, born on Valentine’s Day 2010.
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The Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Education Luncheon Held on May 26, 2010By Dick Conkling, Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis The Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club held its 7th Annual Education Recognition Lun-cheon this past Wednesday, May 26th. The luncheon is held to honor the Kiwanis Club’s scholarship recipients and Flagler County Schools’ Teachers of the Year for 2010. Each Scholarship recipient and Teacher of the Year was given a Pad Folio engraved with their name, their honor and the year. The scholar-ship winners, their parents, the Teachers of the Year and their respective principals were the honored guests. Providing scholarships and honoring the Teachers of the Year has been a tradition of The Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club for many years. The club was chartered in 1978, and has managed to grow its programs for the schools and our community as Flagler County has grown. In 1979, it offered its first scholarship for $500.00 to a graduating senior. This year the Kiwanis gave $25,000.00 in local scholarships. Jean MacAllister, President of the Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club introduced the special guests who included representatives of the Flagler County School Board and the Flagler County Education Foundation. Ms. Sondra Bengston introduced each of the scholarship winners who were presented with their Pad Folio and Kiwanis Pen as a me-
mento of the occasion. Michael D’Ascheberg, the Flagler County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2009 did the honors of introducing, with some interesting stories, each of this year’s Teachers of the Year. He was especially honored to be able to pass the mantle of District Teacher of the Year to Jill Stirling, Wadsworth Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year and Flagler County Schools District Teacher of the Year. Dr. Chris Pryor, Principal of Matanzas High School provided musical entertain-ment with songs he had written especially for teachers and for students. He sang of the importance of that connection between the student and their teacher as they start down the path of formal education. He ended with a song on a lighter note, recalling educator encounters with the public noting what is perceived and what is actually happening. It was truly a celebration of education. The Flagler Palm/Coast Kiwanis Club is very proud to be able to provide this opportunity for Teachers of the Year, Principals, Scholar-ship Winners, their parents and Kiwanians to come together in such a celebration.
Flagler Countys Schools Teachers of the Year(left to right back row) Debbie Ellis - Ryfire ES, Anthony Straccione - Pathways Acad., Dana Hausen - Indian Trails MS, Sally Smith - Flagler Tech. Inst., Natalie Muldoon - Belle Terre ES, Cheryl Perry - Flagler/Palm Coast HS, Sara Novak - Matanzas HS, Teresa Cross - Old Kings ES, Jill Stirling, Wadsworth ES and District Teacher of the Year, Mary Narin - Bunnell ES.
Kiwanis Scholarship Winners, 2010(left to right) Kaitlin Letizia, Andre Gaboriau, Eboney Hancock, Bryant Summerlot, Jessica Crockett, Devin Johnson, Rakeiya Hinson, Brian Drumm, Anthony D’Augustino, Gabriela Sifonte, Jason Lowe.
Friendship Kiwanis Funds Scholarship to Kielty Submitted by Rog Patterson, Friendship Kiwanis Club
In his recent presentation comments, Friendship Kiwanis Club President, Dick Kirby, stated: “This year, we are awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who has been active in the West Port High School Key Club, sponsored by our Friendship Ki-wanis Club of Ocala, and who has exhibited the initiative, drive and leadership skills that are prized so highly by Kiwanis International at all levels. Based on our observations and input from faculty advisor, Tyler Waters, I am proud to present this scholarship check to Elizabeth Kielty.”
Chosen by her faculty advisor, Tyler Waters (left), Elizabeth Kielty received the first scholarship presented to a member of the West Port Key Club by sponsoring Friendship Kiwanis club of Ocala president, Dick Kirby. (Friendship Kiwanis photo)
Kiwanis Club of Cooper City and ten Cooper City
High School Key Club members cleaned the street
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15 kids ages 4-11 finished the two-week swim class May 13th. Classes were held at The New Port Richey Aquatic Center. Three certified instructors were assisted by seven members of the J.W. Mitchell High School swim team, who are also members of the high school Key Club, a service club of young adults sponsored by Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club gave scholarship assistance to any child that would not ordinarily have lessons due to financial limitations. Children were divided into 3 groups: advanced, intermediate and beginners. The advanced students learned 5 different strokes and now swim like fish. The intermediate group went off the div-ing board and swam to the side of the pool. The younger beginners learned how to float, kick and paddle so that should the need ever arise they could save themselves. On the last day of instruction the children received a certificate of completion. Hot dogs, chips and punch were served to the kids, parents, and all others in attendance. Later the parents were invited to join their children in the pool for some
Niceville-Valparaiso Celebrates Kiwanis One DayBy Michael Davis, Public Relations Chair, Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis The Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis family celebrated Kiwanis One Day on April 17th, 2010 in conjunction with Okaloosa County Earth Day and Beach Cleanup. Fifteen Kiwanians, five K-Kids, four moms, four siblings and one park ranger worked together to clean up Fred Gannon State Park, a two-mile section of State Highway 20 in downtown Niceville, and outside areas around Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School. Participating in Kiwanis service can be rewarding in many ways, but nothing beats making money and learning new things. During the highway cleanup, Kiwanian Sharon Conley found a gold ring and her son, Tony, found a winning lottery ticket. At the park clean-up, Park Ranger Kit took this educational opportunity to teach the K-Kids about numerous animals and plants along the nature trails and provided les-sons on how they interact and help the environment. Kiwanis One Day was a great opportunity for fellowship and interaction between our club and our sponsored service leadership programs.
The Kiwanis Club Of Greater West Pasco Successfully Completes Every Child A Swimmer ProgramBy Ed Interdonati, Director/PR Chair, Every Child A Swimmer
family swimming fun. This event was such a success that the Kiwanis will be doing it again next year and in the years to come. A special THANK YOU to The City of New Port Richey, the Aquatic Center Instructors, the SUNCOAST NEWS/PASCO, Publix Super Markets, the J.W. Mitchell Key Club, and the hard working members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco. The Kiwanis Club is part of a global organization of volunteers dedi-cated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. New members are always needed and wel-come to join us at a meeting and see what Kiwanis is all about and receive a complementary dinner. Meetings are held each Thursday at Beef “O” Brady’s at 4762 US Hwy 19 N., New Port Richey. For more information contact George Onuska at 727-376-0359.
Edge Elementary School K-Kids cleaning up the shore waterline.
Kiwanians, K-Kids, siblings, and parents working together to clean up the park.
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Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW)Submitted by Meredith McCleary, Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Central Broward Recently approximately 38 excited second graders from Castle Hill Elementary in Lauderhill were the recipients of a Central Broward Kiwanis Club treat. (Shown with the group is Club President Bloneva Bullard). This enthusiastic group spent the day touring
the major tourism /transportation industry sites of Broward County (Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, and the Convention Center at the Port. Special guides were appointed to escort the group behind the scenes and throughout the Port
where they saw mega ships/airlines and key members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. One look at the various pictures of the group - illustrates the ex-pressions of surprise, happiness and awe by the students and their chaperones! Over the past year - member and Club Secretary Meredith McCleary (Travel Consultant) has volunteered with the class sharing and mentoring students on her career and as a part of the Learn-ing for Success - “Kids And the Power of Work” (KAPOW)program. KCCB
Member Hayward Benson (a member of the TDC (Tourist Development Council) ap-pointed by the County Commission, as well as a Commissioner in the City of Lauderhill, made possible the tour by arranging and un-derwriting the major costs for the event. Club President Bullard took time from her busy schedule to escort the group. The Director of KAPOW John Casbarro and photographer Barbara Magill joined the group and made possible the pictures for this most memorable experience. This was the culminating event of a year’s study on careers in the Travel Industry by the KAPOW Volunteer. For additional information on how you may become a KAPOW volunteer or work with service projects through the Kiwanis Club of Central Broward – see your team leader or call 954-484-5773 (Club Secretary).
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and play, children in our community will be prepared to enter traditional educational environments and participate at a level they would otherwise not have obtained. Hearing loss is the most common birth defect. There are many organizations out there that support different types of birth defects. Perhaps with Kiwanis support, our “Young Children: Priority One” program can help be a voice these children would love to hear. Countryside Kiwanis is helping, will you? For further information on HEAR WE ARE, contact Frank Ward with Countryside Kiwanis Club at [email protected].
Countryside Kiwanis Supports “HEAR WE ARE” ProgramBy Frank Ward, Chair of Human & Spiritual Values
HEAR WE ARE, a familial support group, was established in 2008, to serve the Tampa Bay community. Its services include: 1.) organizing monthly meetings for deaf, hard of hearing and Cochlear Implanted children and their families; 2.) structuring educa-tional activities and guest speakers focused on current research and issues revolving around hearing loss and literacy; 3.) provid-ing familial support through networking; 4.) identifying and advocating those issues and situations deemed appropriate and neces-sary; 5.) hosting educational opportunities that advance learning opportunities for our population of children with hearing loss, their siblings and families. The Family Literacy Program makes a difference in the lives of children in the com-munity in the following ways: 1.) Nurturing language, speech, intellectual abilities and social/emotional growth; 2.) positively affect-ing the developmental goals set by parents and teachers. HEAR WE ARE occupies a portion of St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church, a 501c3 non-profit organization, located at 1601 Curlew, in Dunedin, Florida, but is not affiliated with the church itself. The organization is composed of a voluntary board of parents and community professionals with Randy
Campbell, St. Alfred’s Direc-tor of Youth Ministries & Christian Edu-cation, serving as President and David Mbiad as Vice President. When a child in the commu-nity completing the Family Lit-eracy Program, it has: 1.) provided them with exceptional learning opportunities; 2.) enhanced their current educational goals and objectives and; 3.) increased the parent participation in that child’s developmental outcome. The development of the Family Literacy Program has established a new learning envi-ronment for children and their families. The Program is a place where parents can attend free training, attend organized playgroups, build relationships and foster socialization in their children on a daily basis. Through the use of enhanced literacy training and other available activities such as art, music, dance
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Kiwanis Club Orlando member Bill McCollum, Florida Attorney General, was on hand to hear TJ speak prior to the state competition.
Kiwanis Club Orlando members and finalists for the Youth of the Year pause for a moment before the 2010 awards ceremony.
Kiwanis Club Orlando Congratulates Florida’s Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls ClubBy Kelley Teague, Kiwanis Club of Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. – May 1, 2010 – Kiwanis Club Orlando joined hundreds of community supporters in congratulating Tonjanika “TJ” Smith, winner of the local and state Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year competition. TJ is a ten-year member of the East Altamonte Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. The Youth of the Year competition has special meaning for Kiwanis Club Orlando. A few years ago, the Kiwanis Club Orlando Foundation endowed the recognition program in perpetu-ity, providing financial support necessary for the program now – and in the future. This year, the club also participated in early stages of the competition. As part of a regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club Orlando meeting, branch nominees gave a personal speech. Club members ranked each nominee (a very difficult job) and provided constructive feedback. “The support of community groups, like the Kiwanis Club Orlando and Kiwanis Club Or-lando Foundation, represent the heart and soul of recognition programs for our Club members,” said Gary Cain, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. “Every step of the way, Kiwanis members offered guidance, encouragement, and assistance.” Prior to competing at the state level, TJ returned to Kiwanis Club Orlando as the Central Florida winner. In addition to a well-deserved round of applause, TJ had an opportunity to practice her prepared speech again and participate in a mock interview session, much like the up-
coming state competition. A short time later, TJ won the state Youth of the Year competition. The next step is a regional competition that includes winners outside Florida. “TJ is a reminder of what changing the world one community and one child at a time really means,” said Tom Porter, president of Kiwanis Club Orlando. “Our club looks forward this recognition program each year. We know the future is bright for TJ and the countless children she will inspire in the coming decades.” TJ is graduating high school with a 4.23 grade point average and will attend college at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business this fall. She hopes to open her own Boys & Girls Club branch in the future.
The Villages Elementary K-Kids Helping Operation HomeboundBy Bud Brown, Kiwanis Advisor, The Villages Elementary K-Kids This club has done some amazing projects in the past, but their last two part project was amazing. Each year the K-Kids have stepped up and made table decorations for the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake’s Prayer breakfast. This year they decorated large red boxes that were donated by Belks, with pictures of flowers and added a felt flower on top. Their next project was to make homemade cookies to put in the boxes. The K-Kids had an assembly line set up in the school cafeteria and in less than 1 hour they assembled and baked over 500 cookies. After the cookies cooled they then placed 2 - 3 cookies in baggies to be put in the boxes. Another group helped assemble the rest of the decorated boxes. They even had time to receive their club pins and certificates. The K-Kids took the completed boxes to Operation Homebound so they could be delivered to the shut-ins along the various routes. Photos by K-Kids Faculty Adviser School Counselor Rehda Gail Shumate
TJ addresses the audience at Celebrate the Children, an annual fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.
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Club & Division NewsWhere in the World is Carmen San DiegoSubmitted by Richard Welty, Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine To help answer that question one could attend the St. Johns County Ge-ography Bee. For twenty years the Ki-wanis Club of Historic St. Augustine has sponsored the event in combination with the St. Johns County School Board. At one time, this was almost a state-wide event, but over the years most Florida counties have dropped it from the schedule. The geography bee is for students in middle school. In our case the number of middle schools in the county has grown over the past twenty years that our club has sponsored the event. Each grade in each school holds a contest to pick the top three students in each grade in the school. On the night of the county-wide event the schools bring their winners to the main event held in the auditorium of one of the middle schools. There each grade from each school competes against the other students in that grade until the top three students are determined. When these grade winners are determined, they move on to compete against all the other winners in all grades until the top three contes-tants in the contest are determined. It is at this main event that we club members get involved. We serve as time keepers and score keepers for each contest. After all is said and done, we try to see how well we answered the questions. (Did someone say, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?) Every student that makes it to the final event gets an award. The higher up the ladder you finish, the more you are awarded. The overall winner is, among other things, awarded an HP computer courtesy of one of our members, Charles Myers. The overall winner this year was a seventh grader, Eric Terrell. At the school board meeting shortly after the contest, the top winner is presented with an atlas in which his or her name is inscribed along with his school. This is then presented to his or her principal and the atlas is then placed in the school library for use by the entire school. The winner is also presented the aforementioned computer. All in all, our club touches just about every child in middle school, and we also have fun attempting to answer the questions in our heads.
Thinking Outside of the BoxBy Randy Johnson, Past Florida Kiwanis Governor 1999-2000 Five years ago, The Kiwanis Club of Northside West Palm Beach responded to the Governor’s request to make reading for children a #1 Prior-ity by creating a Wee Read Program. Schall Landings, a housing development in Palm Beach County, was chosen to be the location to launch this program. Each week Kiwanis’ volunteers read to an average of 12 -15 school age children for one hour and assist with homework. Due to the wonderful response by the children and their parents, the club expanded its involve-ment to help reinforce the students’ academic successes. It was a natural progression to create a B.U.G. Program at the neighborhood elementary school for the residents of Schall Landings. In addition to the weekly reading program, Northside has initiated other programs for the children of Schall Landings. On March 27, the second Schall Landings “Go Fly a Kite” contest occurred. Having been assisted by members of Northside Kiwanis the previous Saturday in learning how to make kites, approximately fifty (50) youth competed in various kiting flying contest. Two of the winners received new bicycles and other winners received gift certificates and savings bonds. At the end of each Wee Read session, every child is given a snack and a book to take home with them. Recently, Wee Read Committee Chair, Tricia Blash, was shopping for books at a local Goodwill Store when an individual named Pam Hur commented on the many books in her cart. Not wanting to miss the opportunity to talk about Kiwanis, Tricia gave a brief overview of the Wee Read Program and the mission of Kiwanis and invited Pam to a meeting. Pam came to the next meeting and quickly became a volunteer. She and her husband, David Leclerc were weekly volunteers during their winter months in West Palm Beach and have now donated 1,500 books to the Schall Landings Community Center. They both can’t wait to return next fall and volunteer again. Their enthusiasm for the program also inspired their employer, Dr. Walter Ball-inger, who made a generous donation of $500. This money will be used to hire tutors for eight weeks this summer to work with six to eight children who have struggled
with the FCAT. Northside is very appreciative of the gift and want to encourage all Kiwanians to continue to share the story of Kiwanis as often as possible.
(left - right) David LeClerc (volunteer), Pam Hurr (volunteer), Lee Hooks (President Northside) and Tricia Blash (Chair – Wee Read)
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at Noon at Bohemian Garden Restaurant, 5450 Lake Worth Road in Greenacres. Stop by for lunch or visit our website at http://www.gakiwanis.com. Additional information can be obtained by calling 561-214-3413.
Prospective mentors may contact Sally Lee at 850-469-5458 or [email protected]. This is one more example of how the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon is making a difference in the lives of the children in Northwest Florida as they voluntarily carry out the Kiwanis dream to change the world
for the better, one child and one community at a time.
the founder of the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon) is granted annually to a sixth grade student at Jim Bailey Middle School. A volunteer mentor is also assigned to the student upon award of the scholarship. The scholarship will provide the student with tuition and fees for two years of junior college and two years at any Florida University, after successful graduation from high school. Donations to TSIC may be sent to the Foundation for Excellence in Education, 30 E. Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503.
Kiwanis Is There For Take Stock In ChildrenBy Eileen Brotherton, Kiwanis Club Of Big Lagoon, Public Relations Chairwoman This is the eleventh year that the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon has sponsored a scholar-ship in the Take Stock in Children Pro-gram. This year they donated $7,500 to the program, and participated in the Take Stock in Children Graduation and Unsung Hero Celebration held at the New World Landing Restaurant on June 7, 2010. The celebration honored the twelve newest high school graduates with Take Stock in Children scholarships. Recipient of the Big Lagoon Bill Hargreaves Annual Scholarship is Tiffany Morgan, who recently graduated from Escambia High School, and will attend Florida State University this fall, was among the honorees. Other Bill Hargreaves Schol-arship recipients in attendance were Chase Kuhnhausen, Brianne Kaunhausen and and Karina Mendosa-Rostro. Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon members who attended were Vete Senkus, Big Lagoon President, John Junsch, President-elect, Doug Coleman, student men-tor with student Malik Cullver, Dave Murzin, State Representative House District 2, who is a new Big Lagoon member and Mit Roth, Big Lagoon Youth Service Chairman, member of the Take Stock in Children Board. The Bill Hargreaves Memorial Scholar-ship (named in honor of Bill Hargreaves,
Greenacres and Western Communities Kiwanis Assists City’s Annual Easter Egg’Stravaganza for Area Familiesby Earl Falk, Club Webmaster, Greenacres & Western Communities Kiwanis
Children hunt for eggs in an “egg patch”
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, the Greenacres and Western Com-munities Kiwanis Club manned the prize give-away booth at the City of Greenacres Egg’Stravaganza for local area children and their families. Children of all ages hunted for plastic Easter eggs, all filled with various types of prizes. The luckiest children found a slip of paper indicating they had won a prize of their choosing. Kiwan-
ians manned the prize booth and distributed the gifts as the children presented their slips for pick-up.
Kiwanis extends an in-vitation to everyone who wishes to volunteer in our youth activities programs to attend any of our meet-ings – each Wednesday
Club President Estelle Friedman with Secretary Lisa Keller and Treasurer Mike Lofredo at the prize booth piled high with gifts before the start of the event.
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Club & Division News
JUPITER — The Kiwanis Club of Jupiter-Tequesta awarded five $2,000 College Scholarships at the club’s June 16th luncheon meeting at Mangrove Bay in Jupiter. Members of the Jupiter-Tequesta Kiwanis Club Scholarship Committee were proud to announce the five scholarships, which are named in honor of Kiwanians who have passed away after serving our community for many years. Our community supports the Kiwanis Club by participating in the annual Charity Golf Tournament (which will be held on Oct. 2nd at The Jupiter Country Club) and by purchasing Restaurant “2 for 1” Coupon Books, which are currently available. Funds raised from these major projects enable the Kiwanis Club to award College Schol-arships and support many other activities, which serve the children in our community. The 2010 Recipients: Carlayna Stone was awarded the J. Coles Goodner Scholarship. She is in the top 5% of her class at Jupiter High School, the Captain of the girls’ varsity basketball team, and a member of five Honor Societies. Her over 250 hours of community service include Safe Harbor Animal Rescue and the Thelma Pittman Pre-School, which is named after her grandmother. Carlayna plans to attend the University of Florida and become a Veterinarian. Brandon Eberhart received the William R. Ross Scholarship. He is in the top 10% of his class at Jupiter High School, President of the Key Club and the Web Design Club, and has over 200 hours of community service. He is also a member of the debate team, varsity track and five Honor Societies. He will attend Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville and plans to pursue a career in Finance. Nicole Klein was awarded the Dr. Edgar Stephens Scholarship. She is in the top 10% of her class at Jupiter High School. She was a member of the Key Club, a varsity cheerleader and a weightlifter. Nicole has contributed over 600
$10,000 In College Scholarships Awarded By The Jupiter-Tequesta Kiwanis ClubBy Ronnie Horowitz, Immediate Past President, Kiwanis Club of Jupiter-Tequesta
Tales for TotsBy Gavin W. Boone, Secretary & Charter Member, Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee Southside
Research has shown the remarkable impact early exposure to books has upon the development of young children. Without a doubt, children who have rich early reading experiences develop language, vocabulary, and literacy skills which will enable them to succeed in school and in life. Many children devoid of these literary experi-ences never catch up with their peers; and they deal with the constant frustrations of struggling in school. Successful early literacy projects have long term benefits in terms of increased school success, increased graduation rates, and a reduction in crime. When you support an early reading pro-gram, you are investing in a cause that improves our society and its future On June 19th, 2010, The Kiwanis Club of Tal-lahassee Southside created a new Tales for Tots program that involves member businesses and local authors in this effort to inspire a love for reading. Elizabeth Keeton, Branch Manager, of SunTrust Bank in Southwood provided a venue for customers, residents and children to participate in a Tales for Tots activity. Flyers were posted and distributed in the surrounding community. Par-ents brought their children for a snack, a book and a story. Local author of The Spoken Blessing, Ann Gleaton, came and read to one of the fami-lies. She signed her book which the Southside Kiwanis member, Gavin Boone, donated to the first family in attendance. Local photographer, Jennifer Zidak did a marvelous job capturing the event by volunteering her expertise and send-ing copies of the pictures to the families and our club. Members: Adrienne Bowen, Terri Gavins, Crystal Green, Debi Paschal… plus others… were instrumental in collecting, donating, and delivering books for the event. Big thanks to Governor Donna Parton and Lt. Gov. Donna Wells for inspiring this special effort. We look forward to our next Tales for Tots event at another one of our member businesses!
hours of community service and has been active with Health Occupations Students of America (HSOA). She will attend the University of Florida and pursue a career in Dentistry. Rebecca Weichman received the Jim Bowman Scholarship. She is in the top 12% of her class at Jupiter High School and a member of two Honor Societies. She was active in debate for all four years and won five awards. For the past two years she also participated in powder puff football. Rebecca plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a career in Law and Politics. Markisha Mehide received the Wil-liam Nicholson Scholarship. She is a member of two Honor Societies at Jupiter High School and the Key Club, and played varsity basketball. She con-tributed over 200 hours of community service and was active in Health Occu-pations Students of America and DECA. Markisha will attend the University of Central Florida and plans to become a Psychiatrist. The members of the Jupiter–Tequesta Kiwanis Club Scholarship Committee are Chairman David Click, Jim Shep-herd, and Dr. Steve Pullon. For further information about the Kiwanis Club or how you can help children in our com-munity, please visit our web-site www.kcjt.org or call Bob Horowitz at (561) 744-6098.
Pictured (L to R) Rebecca Weichman, David Click (Kiwanis Scholarship Chairman), Nicole Klein, Carlayna Stone, Markisha Mehide, and Brandon Eberhart.
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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 good will.
–Adopted unanimously at the1924 Kiwanis International Convention
in Denver, Colo.
THANK YOU TO THESE $100 SPONSORS OF“THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS:”
Kiwanis Club of West Bradenton
Kiwanis Club of Westside, West Palm Beach
Liddell, David & Nancy
Reggi, Albert
Thornquist, Thomas
Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon Pensacola
Kiwanis Club of Countryside, Clearwater
Kiwanis Club of Golden Gate, Naples
Kiwanis Club of Hollywood
Kiwanis Club of Orlando
Kiwanis Club Punta Gorda
Adams, Todd P.
Batelaan, Dave & Donna
Beagles, Laura
Crowder, Rob & Mary
Dillingham, Robert
Fowinkle, Robert
Griffin, Richard & Sharon
Gugliuzza, Chuck & Emilia
Make your check payable to the Florida Kiwanian.Send your contribution to the Florida District Office,5545 Benchmark Lane, Sanford, Florida 32733-8116.
Names of contributors will begin to appear in the next issue and will be published throughout the Kiwanis year.Due to space constraints, only the name of the sponsoring individual/couple or club will be published.
E-Publication schEdulE Issue Cutoff Feb. - March Dec. 1 Aug. - Sept. June 1
The Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club was honored by the Hospice of Flagler/Volusia, at their new home in Flagler Beach, for the “Begin Again Children’s Grief Center” in Flagler County. Begin Again is a special Hospice program for children who have lost a parent, sibling or close friend; providing them with a place where they are able to come and talk about their feelings and share them with peers who are in similar situations. The Volusia/Flagler Hospice submitted an application for the Kiwanis Competitive Grant which is offered to charitable organiza-tions in Flagler County. Organizations seeking to start up a new program or project, which would benefit the children of Flagler County, were encouraged to apply. This grant provides seed money, up to $5,000.00, to help with start up costs. Organizations who are awarded a full grant, receive three fourths of the funding initially, and the balance when the program has been implemented. Kiwanis may award an applicant less than $5,000 based up the need and or funding request. The Flagler/Volusia Hospice Begin Again Grant was awarded a $5,000.00 grant to assist in furnishing the “Begin Again” house where their program will be held. The Kiwanis Grant was combined with other Hospice resources and with the cooperation of the Flagler Beach United Methodist Church converted a home owned by the
church into a Begin Again House for Flagler County. Jean McAl-lister and her fellow Kiwanians were highly impressed with the décor of the house, all done with an eye toward providing children with a comfortable, safe and interesting atmosphere. It ranged from little playhouses, stuffed animals, foos-ball, ping-pong table to bean-bag chairs and soft rugs. Jean was very please to be able to present to Karen Grant, Director of the Flagler/Volusia Hospice Begin Again Program the balance of the grant fund-ing, a check of $1,250.00. Karen Grant of the Flagler/Volusia Hospice presented Jean with a plaque in appreciation of the grant provided by the Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club. The plaque will be placed on the wall of the “new home” for the Begin Again Children’s Grief Center in Flagler County. For more information concerning the Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club Foundation Competitive Grant or Activities, contact Richard Conkling of the Flagler/Palm Coast Kiwanis Club: email [email protected].
Flagler/Palm Coast Awards Grant to Hospice “Begin Again” ProgramBy Dick Conkling, Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis
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