2013-14 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Gurdip Brar, 2014-15 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Anna Bruhn, second from right, and EasterSeals Camp Wawbeek Director Ken Saville, far right, congratulate Gail Pachucki for ten years of outstanding service to the Key Leader program.

Pachucki Honored for Changing Lives through Key LeaderBy Justin Hahn, Key Leader Coordinator

A huge thank you to 2004-14 Key Leader CoordinatorGail Pachucki. Gail is retiring as Key LeaderCoordinator after ten years of dedication to thisincredible program. What she has done for Key Leaderin our district is amazing. We will miss her dearly, but

we are also very eagerfor the future of KeyLeader due to herextraordinary effortsthese past ten years.

This year, 69 students from 42 different schoolsgathered in mid-September to embark on a leadershipweekend like no other. This was made possible becauseof the 25 Kiwanis Clubs, Runzheimer International, andthe Kiwanis District Foundation, all of which sponsoredeach of the students in attendance.

Key Leader changed the lives of many students throughits focus on service leadership. Students attended largeand small group workshops, discussions and team-building activities throughout the weekend. They hadopportunities to learn leadership skills that will help

them change their schools, communities and world forthe better. While exploring leadership in a whole newway, participants made new friends and had experiencesthey will never forget. We had one of the greatest leadfacilitators we could have asked for which made this allpossible. Jane Erickson was phenomenal and changedthe lives of each and every student in attendance.

For most of the weekend, a young man in attendancesat in the back of the room and had a difficult timesharing in group settings. He struggled interacting withothers. By midday on Saturday he started to come outof his shell a little when it came time for the ropescourse. He spoke up and offered ideas on how toproblem-solve the team challenges they were facedwith. By the end of the day, he made it out of the backrow in the large group settings. After the event, wereceived an email from his father titled “You and yourprogram work.” He thanked us for the impact thisprogram had on his son and informed us that his gradesand personal involvement with school improvedconsiderably. This is just one example of how this

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The following items werediscussed and or approved at theOctober board meeting:

The minutes of the August, 2014board meetings were approved.

Executive Director Mark Fingerpresented the September 30,2014 finance report and updatedthe board on the final numbersfor 2013-14.

Officer Reports Please note that any report that is noted as being on file canbe found in the Lt. Governor file at www.box.net.

Governor Anna Bruhn reported to the board andreviewed her district goals (report on file).

Governor-elect Jim Burmeister reported on hisactivities since his election (report on file).

Immediate Past Governor Gurdip Brar reported on hisactivities since the District Convention. His report alsoincluded his role as the District Formula Chair (reporton file).

Past Governor Trustee Kathy Gillis reported on herrecent activities including those as Key Club DistrictAdministrator (report on file).

Executive Director Mark Finger reported on the 2014district convention. Attendance was about 10 membershigher than the previous year and netted about $1,000over budget, mostly due to lower Lt. Governor expenses.

Executive Director Mark Finger noted plans to hold adistrict dinner during the Kiwanis InternationalConvention. Some members have looked into settingup a charter bus to go to the convention.

Executive Director Mark Finger reported that the 2015District Convention is scheduled for August 28-30,2015 in Marquette, Michigan.

Reports Lt. Governors briefly reported on what was happening intheir division. Most had written reports (reports on file).

Kiwanis District Foundation (KDF) Immediate PastPresident Lori Bents updated the board on the KDF.

Circle K Governor Teasha Kirkwood provided a written

report (report on file). Circle K Administrator JanetDeGroot also provided a written report (report on file).The upcoming K-Family Service Day will be heldNovember 8, 2014 at UW-Stevens Point.

The Circle K District would like to host a K-FamilyBrewers game next year. The board approved lendingthe money to the Circle K District, not to exceed$1000, to order the tickets for the game. The possibilityof setting up a K-Family Brewers game at theMinnesota Twins next year was also discussed. Lt.Governor Joe Burnap will follow up on this.

Key Club Governor Erin Idler provided a writtenreport (report on file).

Key Leader Coordinator Justin Hahn provided awritten report (report on file).

District Bylaws Committee chair Charlie Price reportedthat the committee will be working on finalizing theproposed District Bylaws (as presented by KiwanisInternational) and how they will be presented to thedistrict membership. He anticipates completion by theJanuary 31, 2015 board meeting.

K-Family chair Justin Hahn provided a written report(report on file).

Builders Club Administrator Fay Burmeister provided awritten report (report on file).

K-Kids Administrator Emily Condon provided awritten report (report on file).

Old BusinessTentative dates for the 2015 Midyear Conferences are:Eau Claire, February 28, Elkhorn, March 7, Appleton,March 21 and Barneveld, April 25.

The board discussed changing the delivery of theKiwanews. It was agreed to send five or ten copies (basedon the size of the club) of each issue of the Kiwanews tothe club secretary, instead of mailing a copy of four ofthe six issues to each member. This will save more than$3,000. The district will be using Mail Chimp to deliverthe Kiwanews by email to the district membership foreach issue as well as emailing other items when needed.The cost for this will be around $400. The boardapproved the District Budget as amended ($800 wasadded to the Lt. Governor budget).

New BusinessThe board approved hiring KSF CPA Services to

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R

Minutes from the October Kiwanis District Board MeetingBy Mark Finger, WI-UM Kiwanis District Executive Director

Mark Finger

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E G O V E R N O R

Have Any Unanswered Questions? We Want to Talk to You!By Anna Bruhn, 2014-15 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor

Ever have one of those dayswhen there are more questionsthan answers?

What makes a group of peoplebecome a Kiwanis Club? I mean,really a Kiwanis Club. The kindof club that looks at itscommunity and seeks out issuesthat need to be “fixed.” Is it thesatisfaction of accomplishment?Is it seeing someone’s eyes light

up and knowing it’s there because your club, and maybeeven you, solved a problem?

What keeps you coming back to share time, and a meal,with the members of your club? What do you value themost in your club?

What is your favorite service project? Mine involvescookies and hugs. Why is this project so important to

you? How does your project impact your community –even if it’s only a few people? What does yourcommunity think about this project?

Why did I ask all these questions?

Because these are the kinds of questions that a clubcounselor might ask you. A club counselor is there tomentor a club’s leadership. On purpose. So your clubbecomes stronger.

We need two kinds of people for club counseling to besuccessful: people who are willing to ask these questionsof a club, and people who are willing to answer thesequestions. No matter which side you’re on, pleaseconsider contacting Dale Vannes or any of the Lt.Governors listed on on pages 14 and 15. We want totalk to you!

WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor Anna Bruhn can bereached at anna.bruhn@gmail.com or 608-393-6811.

Anna Bruhn

perform the annual review of the district finances.

The board approved allowing the District Foundationto have fundraisers at the 2015 midyear conferences.The board also approved district Aktion Clubs having apenny jar at the 2015 midyear conferences.

The board approved setting the registration fee for the2015 midyear conferences at $5 over the cost of thelunch. The fee is expected to be between $20 and $25.

The board supported the District Service LeadershipProgram meeting on December 13, 2014 in Madison.

Key Club Administrator Kathy Gillis presentedinformation on the Key Club and Circle K GraduateProgram that is being facilitated in the Rocky MountainDistrict. The board supported creating a program inour district similar to that of the Rocky MountainDistrict. Final plans will be presented to the board forapproval at the January 31, 2015 meeting.

Kiwanis International President Dr. John Button willmake 12 visits worldwide during the Centennial Yearof 2015 and he has chosen the Wisconsin-UpperMichigan and Illinois-Eastern Iowa Districts for oneof those visits. Dr. Button will dedicate the playgroundat Camp Independence the weekend of May 1-3, 2015.

Camp Independence, near Volo, Illinois, is a campdedicated to teaching kids with spina bifida, spasticparalysis and other spinal deficiencies how to liveindependently. Kiwanians from both districts areinvited to this major event in Gurnee, Illinois, only 12miles from the camp and a few miles from theWisconsin-Illinois border. The board approvedsupporting this regional playground project andencourages clubs and individuals in the District tosupport it with labor and financing.

Governor Anna Bruhn presented a proposal to task thePast Lt. Governor’s Council with reestablishing aDistrict Club Achievement Award. The boardsupported the proposal as presented.

The E-Club of Wisconsin-Upper Michigan is seekingto be a club for people who would like to be a memberof Kiwanis but have not found a traditional club to join.At this time it only has one member. The boardapproved waiving the District Convention Fee for theE-Club. Motion passed.

The Lt. Governor Conference (formerly Lt. GovernorTraining) has been scheduled for May 15-16, 2015.

WI-UM District Executive Director Mark Finger can bereached at wiumkiw@wiumkiwanis.org or 920-361-9954.

Minutes from the October Kiwanis District Board Meeting… from page two

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E I M M E D I A T E P A S T G O V E R N O R

Thank You for a Memorable and Successful Kiwanis YearBy Gurdip Brar, 2013-14 WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor

A big thank you to all of you formaking the 2013-14 Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis yearvery memorable and successful.

Together, we have accomplisheda lot, including hosting of theKiwanis International President,an innovative and successfulDistrict Convention, growth indistrict membership,establishment of the first Young

Professionals’ Club, record-setting service leadershipprograms, a successful Key Leader program and theaccessible pool project at Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek.

You were generous with your time, talent and input. Wecan all be proud of these achievements.

Now on to Governor Anna’s year, serving our childrenand communities and making a difference.

Immediate Past Governor Gurdip Brar can be reached atgurdipbrar@hotmail.com or 608-831-4075.

Immediate Past Governor Endorsed as Candidate for International TrusteeDelegates at the 2013-14 WI-UM Kiwanis DistrictConvention, held August 15-17 in Middleton,Wisconsin, endorsed Gurdip Brar as a candidate for2015-16 Kiwanis International Trustee. Elections willbe held at the Kiwanis International Convention and100th anniversary celebration in Indianapolis,Indiana, June 25-28, 2015. Please make plans toattend this convention and support our candidate.

Brar has been a member of the Middleton KiwanisClub for 22 years, serving as club president from1997-98, several terms as a board member, chair ofthe Youth Services and Sponsored Youth committees,member of other committees and he served as the2011-12 Division 4 Lt. Governor.

Among his major Kiwanis accomplishments arepioneering the sponsored youth programs inMiddleton. He helped charter and nurture theMiddleton High School Key Club in 1994 (one of thelargest in Wisconsin), the Builders Club at KromreyMiddle School in 2002 and Kiwanis K-Kids at ElmLawn School in 2007. Brar launched Kiwanis Kidsday in 1995. Based on his outstanding contributions,he was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year in 2006.

Serving as the 2011-12 Lt. Governor of Division 4, hehelped charter Key Clubs at Madison Memorial andMadison East High Schools. The Kiwanis Landscapeand Flowers project at Vilas Park Zoo, which Brarstarted in 2009, has brought Kiwanis, Key Club andCircle K members in Division 4 together to enhancethe zoo experience for all visitors. Brar also helpedcharter the Circle K Club at Madison Area TechnicalCollege in 2014.

As Governor, Brar helped raise funds to build an

accessible pool at Camp Wawbeek. He has worked toopen the first Kiwanis Young Professionals’ Club –the first new Kiwanis club in our district since 2010.

Brar earned a PhD in genetics from the University ofCalifornia in Riverside, and an MS in genetics fromthe Punjab Agriculture University in Ludhiana, India.His career as a geneticist included serving as a SeniorGeneticist in Biotechnology at the MonsantoCompany and with Nutra Park, as well as President ofG2DV Technologies. Brar holds several patents in thefield of genetics and biotechnology.

Gurdip is passionate about community service. Hehas served as an alderman for the city of Middletonfor six years, serving on several committees andcommissions. He has volunteered in Middletonschools for 20 years, including as co-chair of the LongRange Planning committee and the Science andTechnology committee. He has been a Boy Scoutleader since 1989 and was a Scouting for Foodcoordinator for 12 years. Gurdip served as Presidentof the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. He served asSoccer Commissioner, coach and on the Board ofDirectors for the Middleton Youth Soccer Club andwas co-founder/co-president of the environmentalgroup, Friends of Kettle Ponds.

Brar has received the Middleton Kiwanian of the YearAward, the Middleton Good Neighbor Award, theMiddleton Rotary Club Award, the Association ofIndians in America Lifetime Achievement Award andthe Boy Scout Hiawatha Award.

Gurdip and his wife Dorothy have two grownchildren, Gloria and Victor. They have lived in theMadison area since 1981.

Gurdip Brar

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The Formula is simple. It’s anot-so-secret, bare-bonesbasic of human nature: Whenyou love something – whensomething really matters toyou – you want to share it. Youwant other people to love it

with you. You want it to be more than something you“do” – you want it to be a part of your life.

This is The Formula: Love it. Share it. Live it.1. Take something you love.2. Share it with others.3. Make it part of your life.

You joined a Kiwanis club. Why? What drew you toyour club? Why do you go to meetings? Or serviceprojects? Or fundraisers? Did someone invite you? Didyou visit a club meeting or service project and think,

“this is for me?” At some point you did.

Every member has a story about discovering Kiwanisand every story is different. Every member has apersonal reason why Kiwanis matters to them and everyreason is different.

Whatever it was, a Kiwanis member touched your lifebecause Kiwanis mattered to them and they wanted toshare it with you. Think about it for a minute. Nowwho do want to share it with?

This is your opportunity. This is your chance to shapethe future of your club… to do more of what you love…more fellowship, more service, more for yourcommunity. More Kiwanis.

This is The Formula – loving your club – and being aKiwanian. Share it with others. Live it out loud.

How Can “The Formula” Change My Kiwanis Experience?By Dale Vannes, WI-UM Kiwanis District Formula Chair

Boy, what a party it was – truly an event to remember.

I am talking about the 50th anniversary dinner of theDetroit No. 1 Kiwanis Club at Cobo Hall in January of1965, attended by 4,200 Kiwanians and guests.

Reg Merridew, the president of the Detroit No. 1Club, and his team did not leave a stone unturned toensure attendance of at least 4,000. I never experiencedsuch commitment and enthusiasm from individuals aswhen I worked with them as the food service managerfor Cobo Hall.

The club was vibrant, with approximately 200 members,and it met weekly in the main ballroom of the StatlerHilton Hotel in Detroit for lunch. Harry Young, the lastliving founder of Kiwanis, did not miss a meeting.

Soon after the anniversary celebration, I joined theDetroit No. 1 Club. You see, Reg and I had anagreement that if he had 4,000 or more guests fordinner, I would join. We knew each other well, havingworked together at Cobo Hall, where he was the exhibitand display manager.

When I saw the excitement and commitment of peopleat the reunion, that was enough of a reason to join,whatever the final attendance count turned out to be. Ijust never knew how this would change my life. Kiwanishas been part of my life for almost 50 years now, and Icould not envision my life without being a Kiwanian.

Certainly, I never imagined one day serving as KiwanisInternational president!

I am so grateful to have seen the many amazing serviceprojects going on around the world, and for the manyKiwanians worldwide who have become lifelong friends.

I was also fortunate to join the 75th anniversarycelebration in Detroit, to be president during the 90thanniversary, and I’m looking forward to the 100thanniversary celebration in Detroit in January 2015!

To me Kiwanis is not just a word, it is my life!

Reprinted from www.kiwanis.org. Posted September 26, 2014.

Centennial News: One Day in 1965 Changed My LifeBy Case Van Kleef, 2004-05 Kiwanis International President

Case Van Kleef, middle, experienced an epiphany at the 50th Anniversarydinner of the Detroit No. 1 Kiwanis Club in January of 1965.

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Kiwanis International Foundation Making “Great Strides”By Fred Dietze, 2014-15 Kiwanis International Foundation District Chair

WI-UM Kiwanis Districtmembers, you are important!You are what makes yourKiwanis InternationalFoundation successful. Thefoundation could not achieve somuch without you!

The new Kiwanis year is goingto be one to remember and youare an important piece of thecelebration. Kiwanis International

is not just turning 100, we are giving a gift to the worldby reaching the goal of $110 million for The EliminateProject.

The foundation made some great strides in 2013-14.

Here are some highlights:• The four-year decline of the Annual Club Giftcampaign came to end. The hard work of all ourfoundation volunteers and the generosity of our clubsresulted in an increase of $31,731 in this campaign.

• In the inaugural year of the Today Club program, the

foundation is recognizing 564 Blue Level, 67 SilverLevel, 15 Gold Level and 11 Diamond Level TodayClubs.

• The foundation raised $11,000 for Giving Tuesday,$90,000 for Skip-a-Meal and $122,000 for disasterrelief.

• Seven districts and 239 divisions met the 2013-14President's Challenge.

• The board approved over $1.1 million in grants.

What can we do to continue the positive trend?• Increase our clubs’ contribution to the KiwanisInternational Foundation.

• Get our clubs into the Today Club program and getthem recognized.

• Meet the President’s Challenge for our District.

Strap on your boots, put on your hard hat, and let's getto work.

Past Governor and Kiwanis International FoundationDistrict Chair Fred Dietze can be reached by email atmainsailhr@hotmail.com or by phone at 715-781-7167.

Fred Dietze

Gear Up for the Kiwanis International Foundation President’s ChallengeThe 2014-15 Kiwanis International FoundationPresident’s Challenge encourages and rewards theindividual work of Kiwanis district governors,secretaries, lieutenant governors and foundationdistrict chairs with regard to our foundation’s annualfund. Through the annual fund, unrestricted giftssupport the Kiwanis International Foundation’soperations and programs.

Challenge to District Governors and SecretariesThe Kiwanis International Foundation presidentencourages district governors and secretaries to be beaconsof leadership and support within the Kiwanis family – byincreasing the district’s cumulative giving (from individuals,clubs and other entities) to the annual fund by 10% (basedon an average of the previous three administrative years).The district total must reach a minimum of $2,000.

Challenge to Lieutenant GovernorsThe president challenges lieutenant governors to beour foundation advocates and to actively promote thefoundation within your division – by increasing thedivision’s cumulative giving (from individuals, clubsand other entities) to the annual fund by 10% (basedon an average of the previous three administrativeyears). The division’s combined total must reach aminimum of $750.

Challenge to Foundation District ChairsDistrict chairs are our foundation’s leaders in the fieldand must uphold many standards. The KiwanisInternational Foundation president challenges districtchairs to meet and exceed the accomplishments of bothdivision and district leadership – by increasing thedistrict’s cumulative giving (from individuals, clubs andother entities) to the annual fund by 10% (based on anaverage of the previous three administrative years). Thedistrict total must reach a minimum of $2,000.

RecognitionAn individual who meets or exceeds the President’sChallenge as it pertains to their position will bepresented with:● The 2014-15 Kiwanis International FoundationHonors Crystal.

● An invitation to attend a private reception at theKiwanis International convention in 2016.

● A personal gift of appreciation from the KiwanisInternational Foundation president.

The annual fund does not include planned gifts, gifts to TheEliminate Project, the disaster fund or any other restricted gifts.If there are questions about the President’s Challenge, contact thealumni and annual fund administrator, Jereme Grinslade, atjgrinslade@kiwanis.org or 1-800-KIWANIS, ext. 157.

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In Appreciation of Ten Great YearsBy Gail Pachucki, 2004-14 Key Leader Coordinator

In Septemberof 2005, theWisconsin-UpperMichigan KiwanisDistrict held the

first Key Leader Service Leadership trainingweekend for students. Little did we know that theprogram would grow continuously for 10 years.Now a successful annual event that has served 655students ages 14-20, both in an out of the K-Family,Key Leader succeeds because of Kiwanis clubs,Circle K clubs, Key Clubs, the Kiwanis DistrictFoundation, the Kiwanis International Foundationand Runzheimer International. Your support andbelief in the program is what sustains it.

Thanks to the unanimous vote from the 2003-04district board of directors, we proceeded inplanning the inaugural event. Very special gratitudegoes to the initial planners/co-site coordinators,Ken Saville, Camp Wawbeek, and Justin Hahn,fresh out of Circle K at the time, who have been atmy side for ten years. I laughed to myself each fallwhen the email arrived regarding final details. Ofthe three major sections, parts one and two wereskillfully handled by Ken and Justin. The remainingsection was made easy because of those two guys.

When each event actually happened, our amazingSite Committee members made everything runsmoothly, even at curfew! A mere thank you barelydescribes my sincere appreciation for caring aboutour young people who are the future of Kiwanis.

Please give Justin Hahn, my successor, the samesupport you have given me for ten great years!

Gail Pachucki, 2004–14 Key Leader Coordinator

Kiwanews Bulletin ScheduleIssue Deadline Mailed

October/November October 30 November 15December/January December 15 December 30February/March February 15 February 28

April/May April 15 April 30June/July June 15 June 30

August/September August 15 August 30

program changes lives. It is stories like these that makeme excited for Key Leader year after year.

Plan now for Key Leader September 25-27, 2015, atCamp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. I lookforward to many more successful Key Leader events.Let’s have 80 students in attendance next year!

Key Leader Coordinator Justin Hahn can be reached atjustinhahn1128@gmail.com or 414-510-1609.

Key Leader Changes Lives… from page one

Aktion Club Members Honored atLeadership and Training ConferenceThe Aktion Club Leadership and Training Conferencewas held in September at Faith Lutheran Church andSchool in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Many membersfrom Aktion Clubs around the district attended.

Eliminate Project chair Marv Amundson, right, honors an Aktion Clubmember. The multi-club effort raised $614 for The Eliminate Project.

Brar Presents Check for Wawbeek PoolImmediate Past Governor Gurdip Brar presented acheck for $750 on Sunday, November 2, to Ken Saville,Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek, for the accessibleswimming pool at Camp Wawbeek.

Ken Saville, left, received a check for $750 from Immediate Past GovernorGurdip Brar for the accessible pool at Camp Wawbeek.

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The Elkhorn Kiwanis Club recently launched a Key Clubat Elkhorn High School. The club is excited to partnerwith the youth in the community. High School studentGreyson Lopez recently attended Key Leader weekendand was inspired to come back and start the club. Clubmembers adopted Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and havebeen working hard to get to their goal of $500.

The Key Club advisor is Amy Polyock, who recentlycame to the school district from the Baraboo area whereshe was a Key Club advisor. Members are planning anevent at the school during Key Club Week and arehoping to recruit enough members to charter the club.

They are also working on a meeting schedule that isflexible with other activities members may have. We areproud of Greyson Lopez and thankful to have anexperienced advisor like Amy to spearhead the ElkhornHigh School Key Club initiative.

Under the direction of President Enrique Lopez, theclub is also working on a club satellite, which may helpwith new member recruitment and retention. Thesatellite will be formatted under the 3-2-1 format. Clubmembers are excited about the opportunities that thesenew clubs bring to Elkhorn and look forward togrowing stronger and helping the community.

Elkhorn Kiwanis Club Members Launch Key Club and Club SatelliteBy Julie Lopez, Elkhorn Kiwanis Club

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With a matching challenge/contribution from theKiwanis District Board, theKey Club Board held anhour-long auction and raisedenough funds to purchase aWalter Zeller Medallion anda Key Club Elimidallion inthe name of The EliminateProject. Thank you Kiwanis!

Our International Trustee, Barry Seng, will attend theKey Club District Board Meeting in November.

A new set of Webshop Training Videos will be recordedand added to the website for viewing in November. TheWebshop videos are for our members, advisors andKiwanians. We invite you to check them out!

The District Leadership Conference (DCON) isplanned for March 13-15, 2015 in Green Bay. All

Kiwanians are invited to participate. Registration isopen and information can be found on the WI-UM KeyClub website at www.wiumkeyclub.com. The theme isrelated to Harry Potter with a slogan “Service BeyondMeasure is Man’s Greatest Treasure.”

Kiwanians attending are encouraged to wear costumesat Friday night’s opening session. Contact KiwanisGovernor Anna Bruhn for theme details. Her costumeis outstanding! You definitely want this year’s DCONT-Shirt.

The first-ever Key Club Service Trip to Costa Rica isplanned for this summer. Students will depart July 23,2015 for a week-long service leadership adventureworking with school children in Costa Rica.

I am so proud of our students!

Kathy Gillis can be reached at wium.admin@gmail.com or920-475-0500. Learn more at www.wiumkeyclub.com.

WI-UM Kiwanis District Key Club Members are On the MoveBy Kathy Gillis, WI-UM Kiwanis District Key Club Administrator

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The leaves are turning and beautiful colors line ourhillsides – just ask Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in thecommercial when he is flying over Wisconsin!

Kiwanians: lets turn our colors and jump into GovernorAnna’s year by working in our communities and withour board members. Typically in September, clubs weedout their dead wood, leaving membership numbers at anet loss at the start of October.

Community Service projects are numerous in the falland winter. Clubs can weed out all the dead flowers,rake leaves, clean medians from summer projects orhelp the elderly in their yards. Children need suppliesfor school and clothes, jackets and gloves for winter.Its also Halloween time – find a space and do a CarTrunk Trick-or-Treat for kids. Remember to decorateyour car and go in costume. A lot of churches will letKiwanis do this.

Think about these decisions that can change your life:

What makes a difference in people’s quality of life?What is the single factor that shapes and controls ourultimate destiny? Most people think that the past equalsthe future. And you know what? It can, but only if youlive there. Any study of history shows that thedifference in human beings comes down to one thing:an ability to harness the power of decision, often inspite of adverse conditions.

The history of our world is the result of decisions.

Success and failure are not overnight experiences. It’sthe small decisions along the way that cause people tofail or succeed.

Decision is the ultimate power and there are three coredecisions each of us makes every moment we’re alive.These decisions have the capacity to empower, advance,frustrate or detail us, depending on what we choose.

What are you going to focus on? Do you focus onthings you’re excited about or things you fear?Whatever you focus on, you experience. Whereverfocus goes, energy flows. What does this mean? Theminute you decide to focus on something, you give it ameaning. How you define an event produces emotionand determines how you feel going forward.

What are you going to do? Are you going to give up orfollow through? The meanings we assign to eventsinfluence what actions we take as a result.

It’s our decisions, not our conditions, that ultimatelyshape the quality of our Kiwanis lives. At any momentthe decision you make can change the course of yourKiwanis life forever.

Community Services Chair Ron Soellner can be reached atron.soellner@yahoo.com or 262-359-0509.

Decisions, Not Conditions, Shape the Quality of Our Kiwanis LivesBy Ron Soellner, WI-UM Kiwanis District Community Services Chair

Sheboygan Falls Club Awards iPadsThe Kiwanis Club of Sheboygan Falls donated sixmore iPads to children on the autism spectrum. 650iPads have been donated district-wide to facilitatelearning and communication. Kiwanis fundraisingthroughout the year directs money to support thisprogram, now in its third year. Over $280,000 hasbeen raised in the district and more than 650 iPadshave been donated since the program began.

Lynn Messer, left, with iPad recipients, their families and teachers.

The Wautoma Kiwanis Club held its annual HalloweenPizza Party following Trick-or-Treat hours on Sunday,October 26. Parents and children enjoyed free pizza anddrinks while being entertained by the clown duo Millerand Mike. Kiwanis members were assisted by Key Clubmembers. The event was attended by approximately300 parents and their children.

Wautoma Club Hosts Halloween PartyBy Mary Braatz, Wautoma Kiwanis Club

Clown duo Miller and Mike entertain guests at the Wautoma KiwanisHalloween Pizza Party.

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Baraboo Kiwanis Editor Susan WalshWins WI-UM District Bulletin ContestBy Tonya Alling, Kiwanews Editor

An independent committee reviewed the entries for the2013-14 WI-UM Kiwanis District Bulletin Contest.

Fourth place overall went to the Burlington KiwanisClub. Third place overall�went to the Kiwanis Club ofGreater Wausau. Second place overall�went to the WestBend Early Risers. First place in the silver category andthe overall�winner of the Wisconsin-Upper MichiganKiwanis District Bulletin Contest went to the BarabooKiwanis Club, Susan Walsh, editor.

All clubs in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan are invitedto enter the club bulletin contest. The contest is forprinted bulletins circulated to club members. Bulletinswill be placed and judged in five divisions, based onnumber of members in the club, with a winnerrecognized by the district. At this time there is nocontest for electronic bulletins.

The rules to enter the contest are simple:

• Submit three separate editions of the club newsletter.• Provide a cover letter with the name of the club,address, bulletin editor or contact person (phonenumber and e-mail address) and the color categoryyour newsletter is to be entered in, based onmembership as of October 1:

WHITE 30 members or lessBLUE 31 to 45 membersORANGE 46 to 70 membersSILVER 71 to 100 membersGOLD 101 members or more

Mail the entry to Tonya Alling, 11 Stanton Street,Ripon, WI 54971.

Balancing the Kiwanis district budget can be somewhatchallenging, especially since the budget is determinedby the dues paid by clubs on behalf of members. Withmemberships declining, funds available to print andmail the Kiwanews have also declined. With that inmind, your district leadership team proposed printing alimited number of Kiwanews issues per club, and mailingthem, bundled, to club secretaries. District ExecutiveDirector Mark Finger sent a poll to club presidents andsecretaries seeking their input and the response wasoverwhelmingly in favor of the proposal.

At its October meeting, the District board of directors

approved a proposal to print and mail paper copies ofthe Kiwanews to club secretaries for distribution tomembers without email. Ten copies will be mailed tothe largest 25% of clubs in the district. All other clubswill receive five copies. An email will be sent to allmembers for whom we have a valid email address,notifying them of the link to the online version. Toreceive the email notification, it is vital that clubsecretaries keep the membership database up to date.

The cost savings will allow each 16-page issue to beprinted entirely in color. The board was able to cutapproximately $3,000 from the Kiwanews budget.

Kiwanews to be Printed and Mailed Six Times Each YearBy Tonya Alling, Kiwanews Editor

The Kiwanis E-Club of Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Seeks MembersBy Fred Dietze, Kiwanis Club of Greater Hudson

An E-Club is a traditional Kiwanis Club that doesnot meet on a traditional basis. They meet viaconference calls, Skype and a number of otherelectronic means. They also don’t charge for meals.Some E-Clubs have regular programs and they alldo service in their communities, support theirDistrict and Kiwanis International and have fun.

An E-Club may consist of members who arechanging jobs, moving into the area, or for otherreasons find it difficult to join a local club andmaintain a regular member status, or formersponsored youth members who enjoyed their KeyClub or Circle K experience but because of school,job or family cannot at the current time join aregular Kiwanis Club. These potentially transientmembers are united by a core of dedicated memberswho believe in the six objects of Kiwanis.

The Kiwanis E-Club of Wisconsin-UpperMichigan meets on the first and third Tuesday ofthe month at noon. Currently the club meets viaconference call. One of the perks of this format isthat the E-Club can change the meeting day andtime based on the needs of its members. The clubcan also change how members meet, depending onclub size and the availability of technology.

The Kiwanis E-Club of Wisconsin-UpperMichigan is undergoing a revitalization process togrow and do service. The club is actively seekingnew members who can help us on the technologyside and who can help us organize.

If you are interested, please contact Fred Dietze atkiwanis.wium.eclub@gmail.com or at 715-781-7167.

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Indianhead Kiwanis Club Receives Blugold Spirit AwardBy Roger Dillenbeck, Eau Claire Indianhead Kiwanis Club

The Eau Claire Indianhead Kiwanis Club, which hasbeen assisting at UW-Eau Claire athletic events since2007, received the 2014 Jim Mueller Blugold SpiritAward. Club members can be seen regularly at Blugoldfootball, basketball, hockey and other special events,helping with event management.

The award, named in honor if its first recipient, JimMueller, recognizes non-staff individuals for long-termsupport of the Blugold athletics program. Recipientsmust have demonstrated exemplary interest in andconcern for Blugold student-athletes and coaches. Theirpride and spirit as a friend and ambassador of the Blugoldprogram epitomizes the true meaning of a Blugold.

Former Blugold administrator Tim Petermann said theutilization of Indianhead Kiwanians has been a win-winfor everyone involved. “The 26 members of this clubare great ambassadors for the athletics program as thefront line greeters of Blugold spectators. Getting fans tocooperate and sit in their designated areas is not alwaysthe easiest job, but the club members deal with our fansin a very congenial manner. We certainly appreciatetheir authoritative presence at the gates and in thestands,” said Petermann.

The club uses its work with the athletics program as amajor fundraiser for its community support, accordingto club member Roger Dillenbeck, who serves as theliaison with the athletics department. The club supportsthese local organizations: Beacon House, Boys & GirlsClub, Community Table, Eau Claire Academy, Family

Resource Center, Public Library, Paul Bunyan Camp,Elementary School Winter Clothes, YMCA Youth,Young Life, WYSP and the Leader-Telegram’s Warmthe Children campaign as well as the Kiwanis Districtand International Foundations.

The club members, whom Petermann estimates work30 or more events each year, include Henk Boese, LeeBuenzli, Tim Coburn, Mel Crisp, Kirk Day, DennyDenk, Roger Dillenbeck, Krina Fenske, ChuckJohnson, Randy Kilness, Lonnie Kolar, John Kopf,Gene Matacynski, Chuck McLeod, Susan Merten, TomMiller, Mike Moch, Dave Patrow, Fred Roadt, JerryShay, Chad Skogstad, Dave Smith, Dick Veleke, RogerWeber, Tom Wineinger and Mark Wold.

Kiwanians Visit with GovernorThe Mineral Point Kiwanis Club ventured toDodgeville for an interclub Monday, October 27 tohear WI-UM Kiwanis District Governor AnnaBruhn. Also present were members from theMadison West and Madison East Kiwanis Clubs.

The Jim Mueller Blugold Spirit Award was given to the Eau ClaireIndianhead Kiwanis Club for “epitomizing the true meaning of a Blugold.”

Mineral Point Kiwanis members with Governor Anna Bruhn, secondfrom right, are, left to right, Nancy Graber, Jeanie Lewis, presidentLuke Francois, and vice president Joelle Doye.

On Saturday, October 25, the Mineral Point KiwanisClub revived an old tradition of holding a children’sHalloween costume contest and free movie at theMineral Point Opera House, co-sponsored by theMineral Point Public Library. Prizes were donated bylocal businesses and the morning was filled withcuteness. It was a great event.

Halloween Fun in Mineral PointBy Joelle Doye, Mineral Point Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis members and friends, left to right, Marlene Jones, DianePalzkill, Lucille May, Lisa Hay, Don Hay, Joelle Doye and Berty Miller.

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The Kiwanis Club of Chilton held their installation ofOfficers on October 1, 2014 with Division 6 Lt.Governor Jon Keckonen attending to present severalawards to Chilton Kiwanis members.

Club president Bob Cullen presented George F. HixsonFellowship Awards to treasurer Rose Faust and vicepresident Linda Edgington, bringing the total numberawarded by the club to nine. Named for KiwanisInternational’s first president, Hixson Fellowships arebestowed upon donors who give $1,000 or more to theKiwanis International Foundation.

Walter Zeller Fellowship Awards were presented toCarl Siebert and Bob Cullen. The Zeller Fellowshiphonors Walter Zeller, who made the first gift of 25silver dollars to establish the Kiwanis InternationalFoundation. The Zeller Fellowship recognizes a gift of$1,250 or greater to The Eliminate Project.

Longtime member Richard Schmidt received a 30-yearLegion of Honor Award. The Legion of Honor Award

recognizes individuals with 25 or more years of serviceto Kiwanis and their communities.

President Bob Cullen capped off the evening with theinduction of new member Sandra Hammerschmidt.

Lt. Governor Jon Keckonen, left, presented a Walter Zeller FellowshipAward to Carl Siebert, a 30-year Legion of Honor Award to RichardSchmidt and a Presidential Zeller Award to Bob Cullen.

Kiwanis Club of Chilton Awards Hixson, Zeller FellowshipsBy Jean Van Frachen, Kiwanis Club of Chilton

Club president Bob Cullen, center, presented a Hixson Fellowship Award totreasurer Rose Faust, left, and vice president Linda Edgington.

New member Sandra Hammerschmidt, left, was inducted by club presidentBob Cullen.

The West Bend Noon Kiwanis group presented twoiPads to Jack Tuttle and Jordan Bell, students who arechallenged with autism spectrum issues. They, alongwith their families and teachers Denise Krueger, 8thgrade teacher at Badger and Taylor Hofman, speechtherapist at Silverbrook, were present on Wednesday,October 29 for the presentation by Noon KiwaniansRon Tabat and Sandy Lang.

These are the 10th and 11th individuals to receive iPadsfrom the West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club since 2012.The iPad presented to Jack Tuttle was presented inhonor of Bill Holmquist, in recognition of his manyyears of service to the West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club.

West Bend Noon Kiwanis Presents iPads to Children on the Autism SpectrumBy Sandy Lang, West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club

Ron Tabat, second from right, helps a West Bend student set up his newiPad. The club has awarded 11 iPads to children on the autism spectrum.

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At the Elm Grove Golden K annual meeting was heldat the Bluemound Country Club, Jim Buskel waspresented with the George F. Hixson Fellowship Award,a high Kiwanis International honor.

Jim has been club president, served on the board ofdirectors for nine years and six years as treasurer. Healso served two terms as Lt. Governor. Jim is a tireless

worker on club activities and service projects. He servedas chairman of the club spelling bee to raise funds forthe Literacy Council, and was co-chair of the iPads forAutism effort which presented 43 iPads to children onthe autism spectrum who were recommended by theirspecial education teacher. He participates in clubactivities including cereal for the food bank, pancakebreakfast for Key Club scholarships, Salvation Armybell ringing and highway cleanup. He has attendedseven district meetings and more than 30 interclubmeetings with other area Kiwanis clubs.

The Elm Grove Golden K Club, in honoring Jim’sservice, contributed $1,000 to The Eliminate Project.The Project is a world-wide Kiwanis initiative to raise$110 million to eliminate deaths from maternal andneonatal tetanus by immunizing expectant mothers andnew born infants in 69 developing countries. It haseliminated tetanus in more than half of the countries sofar, saving about 20 million lives.

In thinking about the Hixson Award, Jim said, “I amhumbled by the award. It is a great honor. It is also agreat honor to be a member of the Elm Grove KiwanisClub which practices so many acts of kindness andhelpful rituals, especially for children.”

Don Ralfs, Club President presenting Jim Buskel with his Hixson Award.

Elm Grove Golden K’s Jim Buskel Earns Hixson FellowshipBy Jerry McCormick, Elm Grove Golden K Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha is proud toannounce the sponsorship of its newest High SchoolKey Club, Indian Trail Key Club. Club members willbe partnering with the Western Kenosha Kiwanis Clubfor many of their fundraising efforts for the Kenoshacommunity. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out itsmission to serve the children of the world. AdvisorKatelyn Martin is looking forward to a productive yearwith the new officers and members.

New Key Club Chartered in KenoshaBy Stacey Liebke, Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha

Division 1 Lt. Governor John Collins, left and Western Kenosha KiwanisClub president Todd Bundies, right, with Key Club members, left to right,Annalise Voyles, Satin Keys, Key Club Advisor Katelyn Martin, KiraIbarra and Amid Escobar.

Dodgeville’s Legion of HonorBy Charles Price, Dodgeville Kiwanis Club

The success of Kiwanis in local communities resultsfrom the strong and active service of thousands ofKiwanis club members. The Dodgeville KiwanisClub recently honored five members for their long-term community service. Honorees were Dr. DavidDowns, 50 years, Woody Erickson, 46 years, NeilGiffey, 45 years, Russell Peterson 45 years andBarbara Glass, 25 years.

Steve Michek and Bill Abbott present David Downs, Woody Ericksonand Neil Giffey with certificates of appreciation. Certificates werepresented to Barbara Glass and Russell Peterson on October 20.

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GovernorAnna Bruhn608-393-6811anna.bruhn@gmail.comSauk Prairie, Prairie Du Sac

Governor-electJames Burmeister608-429-2905burmji@gmail.comPortage

Imm. Past GovernorGurdip Brar608-831-4075gurdipbrar@hotmail.comMiddleton

Executive DirectorMark Finger920-354-0954wiumkiw@wiumkiwanis.orgBerlin

Past Governor TrusteeKathy Gillis920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.comLittle Chute

Lt. Governor Division 1John Collins 262-914-2721coljrcollins@gmail.com Western Kenosha

Lt. Governor Division 2Jim Buskel 262-796-0633buskel@wi.rr.com Elm Grove Golden K

Lt. Governor Division 3Charles Price 608-935-7224cdplep@aol.com Dodgeville

Lt. Governor Division 4Dennis Andreasen608-768-7543dcandreasen@gmail.comReedsburg

Lt. Governor Division 5Gordon Drake608-751-8050gordondrake@aol.comJanesville/Blackhawk Golden K

Lt. Governor Division 6Jon Keckonen920-457-4318jkeckonen@charter.netGreater Sheboygan

Lt. Governor Division 7Kevin Bauer 920-309-1436kevinbauer@new.rr.com DePere

Lt. Governor Division 8Roger Krogstad715-384-3563docrogekrog@aol.comMarshfield

Lt. Governor Division 9Joseph Burnap 715-868-5633jburnap@brucetel.net Bruce

Lt. Governor Division 10Melissa Histed 906-869-4274mkdevern@mtu.edu Marquette

Lt. Governor Division 11Joan Pinch920-948-9175 (cell)joanpinch@gmail.comFond du Lac

2014-2015 Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District Board of Directors

PresidentJim Sanderson920-3438-3568jjsanderson@centurytel.net Cambria

Vice PresidentBob Cullen920-849-2059van6868@hotmail.comChilton

SecretaryJan Williams920-279-2736kdfsecretary@aol.comBerlin

TreasurerMolly Finger920-229-3571mollyfinger@charter.netBerlin

Imm. Past PresidentLori Bents715-389-1570lbentsdc@tznet.comMarshfield

Zone 1 / Term: 2012-15Gail Pachucki262-728-3711chooky2@tds.net Waterford Area

Zone 2 / Term: 2012-15Michael Pierski262-679-5395pierski@juno.comMilwaukee & Muskego

Zone 3 / Term: 2012-15Mary Mennes608-924-1721memennes@mhtc.netMadison West

Zone 4 / Term: 2013-16Dennis Andreasen608-768-7543dcandreasen@gmail.comReedsburg

Zone 5 / Term: 2014-17Vacant

Zone 6 / Term: 2012-15Vacant

Zone 7 / Term: 2014-17John Polansky920-954-1316jrpolansky@msn.comAppleton-Fox Cities

Zone 8 / Term: 2013-16Laura Lemmen715-785-7729llemmen@centralcitycu.comMarshfield

Zone 9 / Term: 2013-16Debbie Suennen Rickard715-246-5884dsrickard@frontier.comNew Richmond

Zone 10 / Term: 2014-17Melissa Histed906-869-4274mkdevern@mtu.eduMarquette

Zone 11 / Term: 2013-16Diane Toraason920-361-0341dtoraason0341@charter.net Berlin

Past FoundationPresident RepresentativePaul Shrode715-942-1726shrode@fvtc.edu Appleton-Fox Cities

Past GovernorRepresentativeKathy Gillis920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.comLittle Chute

Financial ConsultantTerry Dignan262.303.4503terry@cedarpointinvests.com

WebmasterBec Loss414-329-2427 rjl0802@gmail.com Metro Milwaukee Nights

KDF Zones = WI-UM Divisions

Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District Foundation Board of Directors

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Kiwanis District Committee ChairsAdministrationCharles Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-935-7224cdplep@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dodgeville

Community ServicesRon Soellner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262-359-0509ron.soellner@yahoo.com . . . . . . .Western Kenosha

EducationJean Long Manteufel . . . . . . . . . .920-585-7769longmoving@gmail.com . . . .Appleton-Fox Cities

The Eliminate ProjectMarv Amundson . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-637-3551mpa@chibardun.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barron

The FormulaDale Vannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-851-1038drvannes@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appleton

Kiwanis FamilyJustin Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-510-1609justinhahn1128@gmail.com . . . . .Waterford Area

MarketingBarry Hersh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-365-1009lmbah1997@att.net . . . . . . . . .Menomonee Falls

Past GovernorsKathy Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . .Little Chute

YCPO/Youth ServicesVacant

Young Children Priority One (YCPO)Beth Kindschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-325-5658kindschi@tds.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monroe

Aktion Club AdministratorCharles Zarnoth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-849-2658cjzarnothapc@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chilton

Builders Club AdministratorFay Burmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-429-2905fburmeister@portagelawyers.com . . . . . . . . . . .Portage

Circle K AdministratorJanet DeGroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608-347-7865janet.degroot@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

District ConventionMelissa Histed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906-869-4274mkdevern@mtu.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette

District Foundation SecretaryJan Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-279-2736kdfsecretary@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

KI Convention/Web Site AdministratorMark Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-354-0594wiuimkiw@charter.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berlin

K-Kids AdministratorEmily Condon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-403-9744emilycondoncki@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . .Sauk Prairie

Key Club AdministratorKathy Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-475-0500wium.admin@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .Little Chute

Key Leader CoordinatorJustin Hahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-510-1609justinhahn1128@gmail.com . . . . . . .Waterford Area

Kiwanews EditorTonya Alling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920-748-6468tonya@allingenterprises.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ripon

Kiwanis International FoundationFred Dietze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-381-0038mainsailhr@hotmail.com . . . . . . . . .Greater Hudson

Co-ParliamentariansLori Bents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-389-1570lbentsdc@tznet.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshfield

Mike Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414-350-1310fitz.disabilityhelp@gmail.com . . . . .Menomonee Falls

Risk ManagementPaul Steinlage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-675-2063psteinlage2068@charter.net . . . . . .Wausau Golden K

Youth ProtectionDale Vannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715-851-1038drvannes@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appleton

Appointed Kiwanis District Positions

Kiwanews Volume 91, No. 1 USPS 296-420

Kiwanews is published six times a year inNovember, December, February, April, Juneand August, by the WI-UM District of KiwanisInternational, at 571 Center Street, Berlin, WI54923. Periodical postage is paid and mailingmade at Berlin and additional mailing offices.Subscription price is $3.50 per year.POSTMASTER:Send address corrections to: WI-UM KiwanisDistrict, 571 Center Street, Berlin WI 54923.

La Crosse Kiwanis Organizes 40th Annual ‘Special Day’,Builds Five Little Free Libraries to Promote LiteracyBy Cedric Friesen, La Crosse Kiwanis Club

Saturday, September 6, 2014 marked the 40th year theLa Crosse Kiwanis Club organized a Special Day forSpecial People event in La Crosse. This unique, fun-filled afternoon includes lunch, games, music, fire trucks,police car tours, a race car, hayrides and much more.Through member fundraising efforts, the Kiwanis Clubis able to offer this day free to special people of all agesand their caregivers or family members.

Local businesses donate prizes for the fish pond withCircle K and High School volunteers giving guests one-on-one attention. This year the Kiwanis Club hosted100 people at the event for a fun-packed day of activity.

Kiwanis President Glenda Lee says, “This is, by far, thebest day of the year for Kiwanians. It encompasses kidsand adults coming together for one goal – to provide a

fun, meaningful few hours for those whose day mayotherwise not be as bright.”

The La Crosse Kiwanis Club also completed a majorproject this year with the installation of five Little FreeLibraries in nearby Onalaska. A Little Free Library is abox full of books where anyone may stop by and pick upa book (or two) and bring back another book to share.The mission is to promote literacy and the love ofreading by building free book exchanges worldwide.

Kiwanis Member Chris Sander says, “this is a great wayfor not only children, but neighborhoods to connect.I've already had people asking how they can get one intheir neighborhood!” More information on the LittleFree Library program can be found atwww.littlefreelibrary.org.

La Crosse Kiwanis Club member Cedric Friesen, right, helps install aLittle Free Library, funded and organized by the club.

A La Crosse police officer demonstrates one of the tools used in the line ofduty for a participant at the 40th Annual Special Day for Special People.