KIWANIS CLUB OF RIDGETOWN
P.O. BOX 1642, RIDGETOWN, ONTARIO N0P 2C0
www.ridgetownkiwanis.com
email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
September 22, 2011 meeting:
Twenty-three members welcomed guests LG Jim and Bev Scott and Key Club Governor Jordan. It
was great to have LG Jim and Bev join us for this special meeting and have LG Jim help induct our new
members.
Happy $$ - DP Debbie was happy to see that former Key Clubber and soon to be Kiwanian
Rebeccah still remembers the Objects of Kiwanis. $ - IT Dr. John was happy for an excellent interclub
earlier in the day – Treasurer Gary, DP June, DP Debbie and IT Dr. John went to the Kiwanis Club of
Shelby Township Utica for an MNT presentation by Dr. John and their club voted to be a 100K Club. $ Rebeccah was happy that this would be her last night as a guest and more happy to become a member of
the club.
Aktion Club – Treasurer Gary reported that the Aktion Club met the previous night and they are
making plans for the new year. Aktion Club members attended every Kiwanis event over the summer and
we are very thankful for their help and support.
Key Club – Governor Jordan reported that the Key Club will be operating the concession stand at
the Frosh Dance on September 30. They will be sending representatives to the Divisional Leadership
training in Ingersoll on October 1.
September 29 meeting – we will have dinner at the Church then drive to R&M Restoration for a
tour of their antique cars.
Fish Fry – the next fish fry is Saturday, October 1. Help will be needed to setup on Friday night
and lots of help on Saturday. See you there.
Seated are the new members inducted – Mary Ann Hawthorne, Chris Wegrzyn, Rebeccah Malott & Karolyn
Ure
Club Website: http://www.ridgetownkiwanis.com
E.C.& C. District Website: www.kiwanisecc.org
Kiwanis International Website: www.kiwanis.org
Meet our new members
Rebeccah Malott was sponsored by DP June.
“I have known Rebeccah since she was in grade 9
at RDHS. She joined Key Club and never looked
back. She attended every meeting, every
convention and worked at every event. She was a
tireless supporter of Key Club, Kiwanis and service
to others.
Since returning to Ridgetown after graduation from
Lambton College she is employed full-time at
Foodland. She helps her mother and is a great,
supportive role model for her younger brother,
Josh.
I know that Rebeccah will be an asset to the
Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown because she truly
understands service. She never asks anything of
herself, only others. She will attend meetings,
work at events and will help anyone and everyone.
I think of Rebeccah as a friend and I am very happy
to sponsor her to be one of our newest members.”
Mary Ann Hawthorne was sponsored by
Kiwanian Wendy.
“Mary Ann, also known as Wiggy, is married to
Mike and they have two daughters, Haley and
Kristy, both attending RDHS. She is employed by
Dresden Industrial as their Health & Safety and
EMS administrator. Mary Ann has served on the
executive board for the Kent County Fillies and
assisted extensively in the launch of this hockey
association in 2010. She has also served her
community as ice carnival director, Ridgetown
minor hockey board and fundraising for these
associations. She is a team player never asking
who but how we can make it better.”
Chris Wegrzyn was sponsored by Regional
Trustee Allen.
“Chris was born and raised in Ridgetown, graduate
of RDHS and still lives in Ridgetown. Chris joined
the Dresden Police Force and is currently a
member of the Chatham-Kent Police Force. He is
married to Kelly, and they have three children. He
has sat on the Ridgetown Minor Hockey board for
several years. He is a hands-on person and will
pitch in on our many projects. He believes in our
work with children. He will definitely fit into this
club because he is a terrible golfer.”
The Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown meets weekly at 6:30 pm in the basement of Mount Zion
Presbyterian Church, 59 Main St. E., Ridgetown, every Thursday, from September 1st through June
30th each year. Summer meetings are hosted by members at various local addresses.
MEETING AND EVENT SCHEDULE
Sept 29
Oct 6
Oct 13
Oct 20
Oct 27
Nov 3
Karolyn Ure was sponsored by IT Dr.
John.
“Karolyn has grown up with Kiwanis as she is the
daughter of Regional Trustee Allen. Karolyn is a
graduate of RDHS and went on to pursue a
career in accounting. She now works with Allen
in Ure Accounting Services. Karolyn’s passion
growing up was skating and she has returned to
that passion recently joining an adult
synchronized skating team, Chatham-Kent
Electric Ice. I know Karolyn will be a passionate
member of Kiwanis, willing to help whenever or
wherever needed.”
Nov 10
Nov 17
Nov 24
Dec 1
Dec 8
Dec 15
Dec 22
Dec 29
Tour of R&M Auto Restoration
Business & board meeting
Jackie Rumble
Business meeting – budget meeting
please refrain from inviting guests
to this meeting
Mary Web Centre
PLG Randy Ross – pictures of
Australia
Remembrance Day program
Scott Taylor – Rondeau Park
4H banquet
Wine bottling
Candy Pack
Children’s Christmas party
Christmas dinner
Social evening
MEMBERSHIP DRAW
At the beginning of this Kiwanis year,
President Alan announced he would hold a draw
for a restaurant gift certificate. Anyone
sponsoring a new member will have a chance to
win and if the new member is female they have
two chances to win. President Alan drew the
winning ticket and DP June won. DP June and
Treasurer Gary plan to take new member
Rebeccah to dinner with the winning gift card.
At the Division 4 Caucus meeting LG Jim Scott
presented President Alan with the fourth quarter
LG Ribbon, along with Forest City London club in
recognition of our club growth.
CLUB OFFICERS:
President: Alan Bloomfield
Past President: Debbie Button
President-elect: Allen Ure
Vice President: Brad Carnie
Secretary: John Henderson
Treasurer: Gary Guyitt
DIRECTORS:
Shawn Hoskins, Craig Mitton, John Wright, David Vaughan (1 year)
Brian Hoskins, Greg Roberts, Gary Wake, Bill Johnston
(2 years)
DISTRICT & DIVISION OFFICERS:
Governor: Paul Toussaint
Governor Elect: Janet Atkinson
Immediate Past Governor: Gary Levine
Division 4 Lt. Governor: Jim Scott
Division 4 Past Lt. Governor: Jim Garey