Kiwanis
International
www.floridakiwanis.com
Florida District
ISSN-0279-6988
April / May 2010
Hometown Hero Trever Miller focuses the
spotlight on Kiwanis’ special young athletes
FLORIDA
Kiwanian
April - May 2010 • Vol. 92, No. 4 • ISSN-0279-6988
Editor
Valerie Longo, Ellenton
941.776.2002
Publisher
George Langguth, Sanford
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Florida District of Kiwanis International
2009-2010 District
Officers
Governor
Donna Parton
[email protected]
(954) 428-1933
District Secretary/Executive Director
George F. Langguth
[email protected]
(407) 324-9800
Governor-Elect
Thomas M. Ramiccio
[email protected] (561) 582-5915
District Treasurer
Eddie Lee
[email protected]
(727) 492-7621
Past Governor (2)
Past Governor (3)
Mark C. Taylor
H. Phillip Yorston
[email protected] [email protected] (352) 799-6393
(561) 471-2879
Immediate Past Governor
David A. Liddell, Jr.
[email protected]
(813) 476-4821
• CONTENTS •
Page 3
Governor’s Message
Page 10
Page 4
Governor-Elect’s &
Treasurer’s Message
Pages 11-12 Service Leadership
Programs
Pages 4-5
Caring Corner
Page 13 Cover Story
Page 6
Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Page 14
District Convention News
Pages 7-9 District Chairs
Kiwanis International News
Pages 14-23 Club & Division News
Pages 16-17 Club Monthly Report Card
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Kiwanian
2009-2010
Lieutenant 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]
25 Carmen Calzon
(305) 262-5466
[email protected]
26 Bruce Ross
(305) 385-6797
[email protected]
from the
Governor’s Gavel
By Donna Parton
The Celebration Continues…
Our Zone Conferences and my Governor’s Visits may be over, but the
celebration continues. During the Zone Conferences, the Workshops and
Town Hall meetings presented Kiwanians with great tools and opportunities to
dialogue. Discussions included ideas to help make their club the best show in
town and our district the best in Kiwanis International. Breakfasts, provided
by the Florida Foundation, and the barbecue luncheons delighted the palates of
Donna Parton
all. Many guests mingled and lingered over lunch for over an hour.
The theme of the Governor’s Visits was “Celebration Time”. Participants danced to the music of Kool and The
Gang’s Celebrate Good Times, received awards for net gain in membership, and viewed the video, Celebrate What’s
Right. At the conclusion of my visit, Immediate Past Governor Dave Liddell added to the celebration spirit as he
presented club and individual awards for the 2008-2009 year. The visit definitely was a time of celebration.
In the video, Dewitt Jones, photographer for the National Geographic, offered suggestions for organizations and
individuals about how to celebrate. His message is one that every Kiwanian should embrace. Recognizing and
celebrating all that is good and right can lead us to happier, more productive lives. Making a conscious effort
to celebrate what’s right can help all of us become more effective at whatever it is we are doing with our lives as
employees and managers, as friends and family members, and as members of our communities. We can enjoy
professional and personal lives that are more passionate, creative and rewarding.
My message this year is to Celebrate Kiwanis and being a Kiwanian. Recognize and celebrate all that is good
and right with Kiwanis. Celebrate all the great things about our clubs, our service, our mentoring, and our membership. Our celebrations will be contagious and everything we do and every life we touch will be enriched. Let
the Celebration continue!
Fondly,
Donna
PS. Check the Florida Kiwanis website for additional “CELEBRATE”
suggestions.
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Governor - Elect’s
Message
Spring is here and a
new day is dawning for
Florida Kiwanis.
We have just completed our Zone Conferences and I’m proud to announce that
they were a huge success with hundreds of
Tom Ramiccio
Kiwanians from around the state breaking
attendance records. These educational conferences give Kiwanians an opportunity to learn more about serving
their communities better.
Our “Town Hall” meetings at the Zone Conferences have been well
received. Some great ideas have come out of these meetings where
Kiwanians will decide the future of this organization. I want to hear
from you, the average Kiwanian, on what needs to be improved on
and what is great about the Florida District. We must continue to
focus on serving the children of the world. Email me your thoughts
and [email protected]. I want to hear from you!
The children in Haiti are waiting for Kiwanians to help them.
Thousands are homeless, hungry, and without clothing. My wife Carol
is sewing up a storm. The Kiwanis club of Mirimar is promoting this
project for making clothes for the children of Haiti. Just send them a
note and they will send you the patterns and material to make clothes
for children. This is a no brainer, I’m sure there are members in your
club who can sew. Get involved and do it now. The children of Haiti
are awaiting your service.
Our Governor, Donna Parton is doing a great job celebrating what
is right about Kiwanis, while encouraging Kiwanians to have fun.
Strive to make your Kiwanis club more exciting and interesting. Governor Donna and past Governor Bob are inspiring to us all. Everyone
should embrace the progress that we are making on improving the
service to the children of the world.
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Kiwanian
Treasurer’s
Message
Our Kiwanis year is half over and it seems
like we just got started. So much has happened already. Thank you for the volume
and varity of the incredible projects and
programs you have completed that have
made the lives of children in the community
you serve better. I want to thank you for all
the great ideas and the input in general that
Eddie Lee
was offered in the series of Town Meetings
during the Zone Conferences. Every idea has been recorded and
will be considered as we begin an open and honest dialog, through
evaluation of Florida Kiwanis as a preface to the more formal Long
Range Strategic Planning that will begin meeting in sub-committees
soon. Everyone is eligible to be a member of one of the sub-committees. This is your Kiwanis and your input into its future is crucial.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you are interested
in serving on one of the following committees: Service Leadership
Programs, Kiwanis Now-Kiwanis Next, Governance, Growth/Retention/New Club Building, Marketing/Public Relations, Education,
Youth & Community Service, Kiwanis Focus. Our goal is to have
a Mission Statement and a timeline of implementation in place by
August 1st, 2010. If you are unable to commit to serving on a committee, please share your thoughts with me and I will be sure that
the committee chairs see and discuss your comments. If you have
any questions, send me an email or phone me at 727-492-7621.
Has your club committed to a page in the Stars and Stories Book
yet. HURRY. More details elsewhere in this publication.
Caring Corner
Stars and Stories. Brag about your club and never feel guilty. See
the brochure on page 5 for details. Remember: SAVE 25% if you
reserve your copy early.
Caring Corner - Continued
Stars and Stories
Kiwanis Stars and Stories, is a publication
of the Caring Corner thaT allows Florida
Kiwanis Clubs to brag about their club, its
work in the community and their members
past and present, without feeling even a little
guilty. This book, however, is much more
than just Kiwanis Stars and Stories, it’s a
trip down memory lane and a guide to all 26
Divisions and the nearly 300 clubs that make
up the worlds best Kiwanis District. Included
will be listings of Past Governors and Past Lt.
Governors, by Division, a complete listing of
all Ralph Davis Fellows and a detailed history
of the Florida District. A special section will
include history and highlights of our Service
Leadership Programs and features of some of
their alumni. This is more than a fund raiser,
this book will serve as a treasured guide and
history of the Florida District and is a must
keep publication for all Florida Kiwanians.
Information on how you can reserve a copy
of this limited edition keepsake will be found
on this page. Don’t delay; order your copy
TODAY and save 25%.
While this book is more than a fund raiser,
it is still a revenue that ultimately is awarded
to our Service Leadership Programs: Aktion
Club, Circle K International, Key Club,
Builders Club and K-Kids. Your generous
support will help us reach our goal and assure
the continued operation of the focus of our
organization. Please 1. Make sure your club
tells its story and features its stars and 2. Assist your club in selling one page of advertising. Below are the rates.
DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2010
All Stories, Photographs AND Checks*
MUST Be Received By 6/1/10
EMAIL STORIES AND
PHOTOGRAPHS TO:
[email protected]
Phone 727-492-7621 For More Details
* Make Checks Out To:
Florida Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.
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Florida Kiwanis
Foundation
“On Ants
& Eleanor
Roosevelt”
By Keith Forehand, President
Former Presidential First
Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt,
wrote in You Learn By
Living, “We do not have to
Forehand
become heroes overnight, just Keith
President Florida
a step at a time, meeting each
Kiwanis Foundation
thing that comes up…discovering we have the strength to stare it down.”
An editor of a trade magazine put it another way: “Be
like an ant. Carry one leaf at a time and even if it
takes many trips, it will arrive safely with you intact.”
Another year has bitten the dust and many of us might
be impatient and frustrated waiting for this great
depression to pass.
The passage of time can work against you if it is
squandered or ignored. But it can lead to positive
change if you make the most of it. Time allows circumstances to develop, ideas to be thought through, and
the results of actions to be assessed.
Now might be the time for you to think about the
future of how we truly serve those in need through
Kiwanis. Success has a better chance of happening if
you take advantage of time passing by forging ahead
thoughtfully one step at a time with new commitments
to Leaving a Legacy for the Children.
The Florida Kiwanis Foundation allows us to address those future needs by combining our individual
resources to make a greater impact on the less fortunate children and families in Florida. Americans step
forward when disasters occur such as the recent events
in Haiti, but sadly to say, there are continuing needs in
our own backyard that will not go away.
I ask you to renew your dedication by giving today
and planning for the future. We have many programs
in which you can take that first step today and then
ultimately consider Planned Giving for the next step.
Our future lies in our endowment that provides assistance long after we are gone. Have you thought about
leaving your legacy through your will, life insurance,
estate, or trust? Let us show you how to make a commitment that will last forever and costs you nothing
today. Imagine the child that is helped in the future
and makes an impact that changes the entire world.
Help us provide that opportunity.
So heed Eleanor Roosevelt’s words and emulate the
noble ant’s technique. Patiently take advantage of the
time that needs to pass for the economy to rebound
by building your strengths one thoughtful action at a
time.
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FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION
President, Keith Forehand
850.277.2896/850.763.1698
[email protected]
Vice President, Bill Knowles
727.204.1451
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Laura Beagles
352.567.6637
[email protected]
Secretary/Executive Director,
Jack G. Allen
561.799.5600
[email protected]
President-Elect, Tom Thayer
561.997.2112
[email protected]
Treasurer, L. George Leonard
321.799.1691
[email protected]
“FRIENDS” of the Foundation
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)
Matt Sheehan (Div 21)
Don Fineout (Div 8)
Annual Club Contributions
Divisions with 100% Participation
Division 3, Division 11, Division 13, Division 17, Division 21, Division 22
Sustaining Memberships
Clubs with 100% of Membership Participation
Warrington (Div. 1)
Lady Lake (Div. 9)
East Orange County (Div. 10)
Ralph Davis Fellows
Duke Tallarico (Div 9)
Brenda Fallon (Div 19)
Christy Smith (Div 18S)
Larry Fox (Div 20)
Robert W. Thal Lifetime
Sustaining Members
Larry H. Spalding (Div 3)
William Knowles (Div 13)
Harvey White (Div 20)
Major Charles Smith (Div 20)
Legacy Society Members
Kathy McDonald (Div 10)
B. Joe Schroeder (Div 15)
Contact your Florida Foundation Trustee or any Officer for
information on how YOU can Leave a Legacy for the Children
News From Your District Chairs
Emphasizing
Early Childhood
Development
By Dr. Celia Earle, District Chair, YCPO
Thanks to all clubs which assisted
Health Departments throughout the state
with the administration of the H1N1 Flu
vaccine. It is good that Kiwanis could once
Celia Earle
again partner with the Health Departments in this manner, and I trust that this partnership will continue,
with assistance in the administration of childhood immunizations.
Now, our next task is to address the challenges of Early Childhood
Development, which falls under one of the four areas covered by
YCPO – Child Care and Development. This is my personal passion and also that of Governor Donna. Therefore, we are strongly
encouraging all clubs to sponsor/partner with programs, agencies, and
projects that focus on early childhood development. This is the development of children up to age 5, the most critical years for influencing
learning capabilities.
One YCPO brochure points out that “Studies have shown that
youth favorably exposed to early education, are more likely to seek
out education/training, attend school, complete training programs,
receive diplomas, find employment, seek higher education, and express
job satisfaction, than their peers. They are less likely to be held back
in school, drop-out of school, become a teen parent, be arrested or
exploited”.
In addition to participation in Head Start programs, reading
programs, and providing books to children, additional assistance can
include keeping the kids healthy via immunizations and meals, helping teachers and staff, helping children and their parents, purchasing
materials, providing transportation, “adopting” a child or family,
focusing on literacy, “adopting” a center or program, and raising
awareness on this issue. Thus, we as Kiwanians have our work cut out
for us, to do everything that we can, to provide the necessary tools to
give these children a fighting chance at a successful life!
Nothing But Net …
By Diana Christen, District Chair,
Membership Growth
The Florida District is off to a great start
as we enter into the second quarter of our
Membership Game. Many of our clubs
achieved “Nothing But Net” during the
first quarter of this year, but more work is
to be done. Congratulations to all of the
clubs who were in the positive net numDiana Christen
bers!
We are focusing on “Net Growth”
because clubs can bring in many new members, but find them losing more than they are replacing. This creates a negative net and
negative growth for the District. When this happens, ultimately, the
children in our communities are losing.
REMEMBER: More Growth = Serving More Children.
The competition is within your own club… YOU can make a difference by bringing in new members and retaining the current members.
Every member of the Florida District is part of the TAG Team –
Together Achieving Growth – So remember, we are in this Growth
Game together.
Membership resources are available at: www.floridakiwanis.com
and www.kiwanis.org.
… Access Your Resources for Growth Today …
Welcome to the Kiwanis “N B N”…
Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Executive Director/Secretary Wanted
The Florida Kiwanis Foundation is seeking a qualified professional for
the position of Executive Director/Secretary of the Florida Kiwanis
Foundation. For additional information interested candidates should
contact Laura Beagles, Immediate Past President of the Foundation, at
[email protected] no later than April 30, 2010.
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News From Your District Chairs
Having Fun Yet?????
By Gary Frechette, District Chair, Fun
I thought for this article I would just quote some stuff until you get
FUN!!!!!!! So hold on here we go…
I Tried to Teach My Child with Books;
He Gave Me Only Puzzled Looks.
I Tried to Teach My Child with Words;
They Passed Him by Often Unheard.
Despairingly, I Turned Aside;
“How Shall I Teach this Child,” I cried?
Into My Hand He Put the Key,
“Come,” He Said, “Play with Me.”
“ Take time every day to do something silly.”
- Philips Walker
“If it’s not fun, tell me, why are you still playing?”
“You can only have fun helping other people have fun if you’re having fun doing it.”
“In the beginning it was fun. In the end, it was all for fun.
And in between is where it tickles most.”
“ The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed”
- Nicolas de Chamfor
“ Unless each day can be looked back upon by an individual as one in
which he has had some fun, some joy, some real satisfaction, that day is a loss.”
“The human race has only one effective weapon --and that is laughter.”
- Mark Twain
As I travel this district with our Zone Conferences I see so many happy and sincere Kiwanians. They all seem to know how to have FUN. They share their experiences with me in the
FUN Workshop….We laugh and enjoy each others company.
Still more Zone Conferences to come…..and more FUN Quotes to share….
Take it easy baby, take it as it comes - specialize in having fun!”
- Jim Morrision, The Doors
“”Children engage in such (free) play because they enjoy it--it’s self-directed.
They do not play for rewards; they enjoy the doing, not the end result.
Once they get bored, they go on to do something else--and continue to learn and grow.”
- Sheila G. Flaxman
“Laughter is a holy thing. It is as sacred as music and silence and solemnity, maybe more sacred.
Laughter is like a prayer, like a bridge over which creatures tiptoe to meet each other.
Laughter is like mercy; it heals. When you can laugh at yourself, you are free.”
- Ted Loder
Well there you go, something to think about…celebrate everything we do in Kiwanis and
have FUN doing it.
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2009
2010
Florida District Chairs
Achievement/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) 601-2000
International Foundation, James V. Crum
[email protected]
(352) 207-3628
International Foundation, David A. Liddell
[email protected]
(813) 476-4821
News From Your District Chairs
2009
2010
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
Public Relations
& Marketing
By Alan l. Dill, District Chair, Public Relations
Marketing is
an important tool
for any business or
organization, but in
Kiwanis it may just
be the most important tool we have
in our toolbox. For
ninety-five years,
Kiwanis has been
serving children
Alan Dill
and communities
worldwide, and it is so very important to keep
the public informed as to who we are, what
we do and why we do it.
Your Florida District Public Relations &
Marketing (PR&M) Committee has four
basic goals this year that include:
• Increasing the recognition of the Kiwanis
name and the public understanding of
Kiwanis’ community-service role;
• Having a public relations chair in every
club in the Florida District;
• Developing a website to aid Club PR&M
Chairs; and
• Developing a District-Wide Speakers
Bureau.
“Wide spread public recognition of the
Kiwanis name can help pre-sell new
prospective members for your Club.” I am pleased to inform all of you that we
have completed three goals and are well on
the way to completing the fourth.
As of this writing (early February), over half
of the Clubs have registered a PR&M Chair
and the website is receiving over 400 hits a
month. Please log on to: www.floridakiwanispiblicrelations.com to register your Club and
to download the latest tools and news. If
you would like to have a Public Relations &
Marketing program for a Club meeting, I am
available; all you have to do is ask.
Remember, we as Kiwanians work hard
every day providing a better and safer world
for the children, so why not let everybody
know about it?
If I can help, please contact me at alandill.
[email protected] or by phone at 727-397-8102.
Apples for Teachers
By Judy Becker, District Chair, Apples
for Teachers
Our Kiwanis
motto “Serving the
Children of the
World” tells others
what we are about.
There is another
group who serves
children by educating them and that is
our teachers. Who
Judy Becker
made a difference in
your life? Chances are it was a teacher.
Apples for Teachers is a program to show
our appreciation for our educators. Teacher
Appreciation Week is the first full week of
May (May 3-7) and Teacher Appreciation
Day is Tuesday, May 4th; although a project
can be done at any time of the year.
Some clubs deliver apples personally to teachers in their classrooms while others have
the apples placed in the teachers’ mailboxes.
Some stores will provide apples or give you
a reduced price. In my club, the AKtion
Club polishes
and places labels on
each
apple. Other
clubs have
their
K-family
members
escort
them to
the
classrooms.
Some clubs
give welcome back packages in the fall.
Some clubs give each teacher a ream of paper.
Other clubs give bookmarks or thank-you
cards.
My club now honors a Terrific Teacher
of the month at each school when we have
our Terrific Kids program. There are many
different ways that your club can show our
educators how much we appreciate them.
So let’s do what Governor Donna has been
urging us to do - celebrate what is great.
Celebrate those in the education system who
work every day to make a difference in the
lives of our children.
For more information, Judy may be
contacted at [email protected] or 904782-3502.
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Kiwanis International News
Kiwanis Selects Three Finalists for Worldwide Service Project
Proposed projects will combat global diseases
Submitted by Carolyn Mosby-Williams, Kiwanis International
INDIANAPOLIS—Kiwanis Internathe burden of NTDs.
tional is searching for its next global cause,
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a
and its International Board of Trustees has
group of 13 parasitic and bacterial infections
selected three Worldwide Service Project
that are the most common infections of the
finalists: Global Network for Neglected
1.4 billion people—including 600 million
Tropical Diseases for their Neglected Tropischool-aged children—who live on less than
cal Diseases (NTDs) proposal; Malaria No
$1.25 per day. They include intestinal worms,
More and the Canadian Red Cross for their
elephantiasis, and trachoma, the world’s leadjoint malaria proposal; and UNICEF for its
ing cause of preventable blindness. Together,
proposal on maternal and neonatal tetanus.
NTDs blind, disfigure, stigmatize and kill,
“The three remaining proposals are
keeping those infected trapped in a cycle of
extremely impressive,” said Kiwanis Internapoverty and disease.
tional President Paul Palazzolo. “Any one of
There are highly cost-effective, proven
them would make a great Worldwide Service
interventions for the seven most comProject, and each would significantly improve mon NTDs that account for 90 percent of
the lives of millions of children around the
the global NTD disease burden. For apworld.”
proximately 50 cents per person per year, the
Last fall, Kiwanis received nearly 200
diseases can be prevented and treated. The
Worldwide Service Project proposals. Earlier
Global Network proposes that a 10-year, $150
this month, the board heard presentations on million investment will leverage $1 billion
four potential projects.
globally.
“Today, we begin engaging our members in the discussion on Kiwanis’ next Worldwide
Malaria No More and the
Service Project,” Palazzolo said. “By visiting
Canadian Red Cross: Malaria
www.kiwanis.org/wsp, our 600,000 adult and
youth members have the opportunity to view The Malaria No More (MNM) and the
Canadian Red Cross (CRC) project proposes
each proposal and participate in an online
to end malaria deaths in Africa by
discussion forum.”
2015—a goal endorsed by the
The website and disglobal community.
cussion forum will be
Malaria kills
available in eight
3,000
children
in
languages: English,
Africa
every
day.
But
Spanish, French,
thanks
to
a
new
German, Italian,
generation of tools,
Dutch, Japanese
on-the-ground
and Chinese. successes and
The Kiwanis
increased
political
International
and
public
support,
Board will anthe
world
is
better
nounce the next
prepared
to
defeat
Worldwide Service
malaria now than at
Project at the Kiwanis
any
other time in history.
International ConvenInvestments
in malaria are
tion in Las Vegas, NV, in
reaping
huge
rewards,
and have
June.
helped
reduce
malaria
deaths
and
illnesses
Global Network for Neglected Tropical
by
more
than
50
percent
in
several
African
Diseases: NTDs
countries,
including
Rwanda,
Eritrea,
Zambia,
The Global Network for Neglected Tropical
Botswana
and
the
Islands
of
Zanzibar
beDiseases proposal’s goal is to ensure that the
tween
2000
and
2008.
more than 1 billion children born between
The project would raise US$60 million
2003 and 2020 journey into adulthood as the
over six years for mosquito net distribution,
first generation to grow and thrive without
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training and technical assistance and awareness.
UNICEF:
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT)
kills one baby every four minutes. MNT can
abruptly turn the joy of new life into wrenching tragedy. Its effects are excruciating—tiny
newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions
and become hypersensitive to light, sound
and touch. Even a mother’s soothing voice
and comforting caress are unbearable for the
infant. Few babies survive. Tetanus may claim
the mother’s life as well.
In impoverished countries, where women
have little access to health care, many are
forced to give birth in an unsanitary environment. Tetanus spores are found everywhere—
in the air, soil and contaminated objects.
Bacteria can enter the mother’s body through
open wounds and pass through a newly cut
umbilical cord. Once the baby is infected, a
lethal toxin attacks his or her nervous system.
Tetanus is highly preventable. Three doses
of a vaccine can protect mothers and babies.
The project would raise $110 million to
eliminate a deadly disease and save 129 million mothers and their future babies.
What is a Worldwide Service Project?
Children and communities worldwide have
diverse needs—access to healthcare, clean
water, safe shelter, safety from slavery, access
to education and so many others. A Worldwide Service Project is a directed program
that engages all 600,000 youth and adult
Kiwanis family members to make a positive
difference in the world by helping children in
need. Kiwanis successfully completed its first
Worldwide Service Project, virtually eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Kiwanis raised more than US$100 million,
which helped change lives in more than 89
nations. The number of households estimated
to be consuming iodized salt has jumped from
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.
Service Leadership Programs
Key Club Members Inspired by
Northside Naples Thanksgiving Project
Written by Kelsey Murphy Browne, Gulf Coast High School Key Club
ity
ession on me. When I had the opportun
This year’s Thanksgiving left an impr
that
gs
thin
how
zed
hoping for help, I reali
to help a family that was struggling and
in hard times. My high school’s Key Club
rs
othe
to
r
seem small to me can be majo
benksgiving event each year. On the day
participates in a Kiwanis sponsored Tha
nian
Kiwa
t
adul
an
with
bers walked around
fore Thanksgiving, about 15 of our mem
for a provided needy family. We had $100
shop
to
ix
Publ
from Northside Naples at a
given directions to the family’s home for
to spend on each family and then we were
the presentation.
ix on that rainy day evaporated when I
The gloomy mood I felt going in to Publ
my group had never even met, but was nevwas picking out staple items for a family
e
s kept us excited about our purpose whil
ertheless passionate about. Our Kiwanian
le.
family was incredib
shopping, and the actual meeting with the
ly’s home in the pouring rain with our
fami
our
to
us
e
My group’s Kiwanians drov
gest daughter greeted me with a thank you
bags and bags of food supplies. The youn
me gratitude. Her mom and older sister
card and a hug, instantaneously bringing
stunned us all. Our needy family was an
also joyfully greeted us, and their situation
es of
downfall like so many other horror stori
ordinary family cursed by the economy’s
the past year.
from her job that she had been working
The mother had been laid off in summer
been looking for work, but that it has been
at for over nine years. She told us she has
ehold was grateful when we brought in
a less than perfect search. The whole hous
cry. The girls’ mom showed us her empty
the Publix supplies, and then I wanted to
tely thanks us when she saw that we had
cupboards and refrigerator, and immedia
brought 2% milk.
has been asking for milk, but that they only
She said that her 5-year old daughter
and jelly sandwiches and Raman noodles.
had enough money to buy peanut butter
nI
gles this family has gone through. Whe
I could not begin to imagine the strug
and
g
askin
was
girl
little
time, and this
was 5, I always had warm milk during story
ly was struggling just to buy food,
fami
the
that
is
g
hoping for a sip. The sad thin
g season has been difficult for so many
much less any luxury items. The upcomin
ort
bleak for many. I am ready again to supp
families in the past, and this year will be
can.
they
that
way
any
in
e everyone to help
a family for the holidays, and I encourag
e
ther
n
whe
now
y
ciall
a household espe
“Adopt-a-Family” is a great way to sponsor
help. Many of my classes and clubs are
ing
seek
are
that
is an abundance of families
r schools and families do the same.
participating, and I hope that many othe
small the everyday problems really are and
This experience made me realize how
y
efully with my family. There are so man
how thankful I am to be carrying on peac
to
them
to
e
renc
diffe
a
ld make such
that are quietly begging for help, and it wou
and care for them. As my fellow Key
them
help
to
ng
see that there are people willi
. . Make a Difference”.
Clubbers would say: “Make a Change. .
ays Learning,
Alw
Kelsey Murphy Browne
Aktion Club is
Growing
By Donna Batelaan,
District Chair,
Aktion Club
I am very proud
to announce that we
recently welcomed
the Aktion Club
of Lake Region,
sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club of
Past Governor Donna
Winter Haven, into M. Batelaan
the K-Family.
We have completed two Zone Conferences
and I am happy to report that before long
we should charter at least five more Aktion
Clubs. Kiwanians are enthusiastic and eager
to learn how to charter a new Aktion Club
and the clubs that already sponsor a club are
excited to share their success stories.
Florida Kiwanians understand that Aktion
Club is “where development has no disability.”
After February 1st, go to the Florida
District Web Site and there will be a link
to the new District Aktion Club Web Site
that will list all of our current Aktion Clubs,
District Committee members, resources such
as suggested service projects and meeting topics, a description of the contests and awards
sponsored by Kiwanis International and
information about the District Aktion Club
Conference that is held in conjunction with
our District Convention.
I want to thank all of the Clubs and Divisions that sponsor our Aktion Clubs and I am
ready to assist any club interested in sponsoring an Aktion Club
I want to share a quote by Stephanie, a
member of the Aktion Club of West Seneca,
New York. She said, “Just because people like
me have special needs, doesn’t mean we can’t
do more for the world. In Aktion Club, I get
to prove it every day.”
I think Stephanie has said it all. Thank
you again for all you do for Aktion Clubbers.
I can be reached at [email protected]
or 800-432-1459.
Gulf Coast High School Senior
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Service Leadership Programs
New K-Kids Club Celebrates At Blue Angels Charter Ceremony
By Eileen Brotherton, Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon, Public Relations Chairwoman
The Blue Angels Elementary School
Day” where students brought in one dollar
K-Kids Club Charter Ceremony celebration
to be donated to the Haiti rescue efforts and
was held February 17, 2010. This celebration
they would be allowed to wear a hat of their
brought joy to the Big Lagoon Kiwanis Club
choice all day at school, the K-Kids raised
and Blue Angels Elementary School almost
over $480 which was donated to the Red
comparable to a new baby being welcomed
Cross Haitian relief; on Valentine’s Day, the
into a human family. Big Lagoon Kiwanians
K-Kids sprang into action again to look out
Martin and Maggie Haygood were the initiat- for special needs students at the school. The
ing couple that started the necessary wheels
K-Kids put together goodie bags, a collecturning for a new K-Kids Club to be Chartion of Valentines and a photo album for
tered. They contacted Kiwanis International the autism students and their teachers. This
Officials, who helped them through the necoutreach effort was initially suggested by
essary steps of obtaining the Charter, Club
Sarah Mason, their faculty advisor; the kids
Banner, Club Shirts, a Kiwanis Club Bell and came up with the idea of adding the teachers
a Club Gavel. During the celebration, the
of the special needs students to our volunSchool Officials, teachers and parents viewed teer efforts. The school has welcomed the
a presentation put together by their K-Kids
K-Kids Club efforts with open arms, and has
Faculty Advisor, Sarah Mason, “K-Kids are
provided a real venue for student leadership.
changing the World”. Here they saw the good Sponsoring this new program for the
works that the K-Kids have accomplished so
children of Blue Angles Elementary School
far, i.e., just in February alone, they took on
is just another example of how The Kiwanis
two large projects to help others; on Friday,
Club of Big Lagoon is making a difference
February 5, they sponsored a “Hats for Haiti
in the lives of the families and children in
East Ridge High School Key Club
Submitted by Audrey Jackson-Morgan, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
9’s Contribution to the Haitian Disaster
East Ridge High School Key Club, sponRelief Fund. The Club will also donate Prom
sored by Kiwanis Club of Clermont, very
Dresses to those students who would not be
proudly told us of their projects that raised
able to attend the school prom because of
money for other children overseas and at
financial hardship.
home.
In March the students plan to volunteer at
Rhea Chitalia, Secretary and Arti Mistry,
Give Kids a World Organization.
Treasurer told us of their ongoing project
Faculty advisor Sheri Hevener, who acto adopt and support a young girl from the
companied the students, said she has seen an
Philippines. The 85 students from the Key
increase in interest in students wanting to
Club pooled their money and are sending
join the Club and she urges them to contact
monthly donations through the Children’s
her at 352-227-0206.
International Fund.
Through their Candy Fundraiser in February, they were able
to send 10 students to the District
Convention and 6 students to the
District 9 Zone Rally.
Currently the students are
raising funds by sponsoring a
Bowl-a-thon and selling hearts to
the student body. All proceeds
from these projects will be donated
to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Students are also collecting
baby items for Kiwanis Division
In picture, L to R Sheri Hevener, Rhea Chitalia, Arti Mistry and Rich Bell.
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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.
K-Kids President Alex Bodree receives Club Charter from
Vete Senkus, President of Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon Kiwanian, Martin Haygood speaks to new
K-Kids Club members
Service
Leadership
Program
Administrators
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]
Cover Story: Hometown Hero
Baseball...Heroes Take the Field
By Valerie Longo, Editor, Florida Kiwanian Magazine
When speaking with Trever Miller, he reminded me of a seasoned Kiwanian armed with a
heart for helping children. The Miracle League is one of his greatest passions and he makes
time for it within his busy schedule of being a husband, father and a professional baseball
player. Trevor is a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, and has also played for the Tampa Bay
Rays. When Trever takes the mound for St. Louis, tens of thousands are in the stands hanging
on every pitch. When Trever takes
the mound at Violet’s Field
pitching to the children in the
Miracle League on a quiet
Saturday morning all attention is focused on the
batters. Some are in wheel
chairs, some are
blind, but all are living the
miracle of baseball
and hitting against one of
the best pitchers in
the world. It’s every child’s
dream to meet a major leaguer, much less to
bat against him. Kiwanis
and Trever make that dream a reality. Trever is
known to most for his outstanding relief record in the major league. But
to Kiwanis and “our kids” he
is known for his love of the game and his love of
these very special athletes.
Originally from Louisville,
KY, he and his family moved to the Tampa Bay area
in 2004. Trever and his wife, Pari,
have three children, including a special needs daughter
named Grace who participates in the Miracle
League. At the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Miracle
League at Violet’s Field, Trever and Pari made their first donation and are now major supporters of the League in Gulf
Beaches both physically and financially.
Trever loves to play with the kids at the Miracle League whenever his schedule
permits. He brings his children (Tyler, age 13, McKenzie, age 11, and Grace, age
5) to Violet’s Field often, where they all participate and help the kids. When
asked what the best thing about being
involved with the Miracle League was,
Trever replied “The kids… they have
my heart. I get to see them grow up.
Last time I saw one of the girls who
was previously in a wheelchair, she was
walking! There is a lot to learn from
them and I cherish the time.”
Trever is also a supporter of The Kiwanis Club of Gulf Beaches through
charity events such as “The Trever Miller Mob 5K” run. February 6, 2010
marked the race’s 2nd year and all proceeds made from the run are donated to
the Kiwanis Club of Gulf Beaches’ Miracle League.
The Kiwanis Club of Gulf Beaches is so proud to have Trever and his
family as friends and supporters that they have made him an
honorary Kiwanian. The caring
and compassion of individuals
such a Trever and Pari inspire
Kiwanis members to do the amazing things we do. No matter how hard life
seems or how busy we are, there IS time for the important things like serving
others. So, when you think that time is an obstacle when volunteering for
that Saturday morning service project… Remember that we CHOOSE to
be Kiwanians. We need to maintain our passion… after all, it was passion
that brought us to be members in the first place. There is always time to help
those in need, especially the children of the world.
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Florida Kiwanis District Convention News
Two International Presidents to
Anchor Florida Kiwanis Convention
August 26-29, 2010 at the Renaissance
Orlando Resort at Sea World
Governor Donna Parton and Governor-Elect Tom Ramiccio have secured the services of two of
Kiwanis’ favorite International Presidents: Bo Shafer, 2000-01 and Dr. Wil Blechman, 1990-91.
Alex “Bo” Shafer will set the tone of the convention as our Keynote Speaker at our Friday
Bo Shaefer
Dr. Wil Blechman
Interclub Luncheon. We will also announce the 2008-09 Club of the Year and present the four
Past Kiwanis International
Past Kiwanis Internationa
finalists with their awards.
President, 2000-2001
President, 1990-1991
Bo Shafer is one of the most personable people I know. He and his wife, Mary, who succumbed to
cancer last fall following a valiant fight for several years were inspirations to all of us. They provided hope, faith while all the time, seeing the positive side of
every situation. The Langguth’s can personally attest to their strength, their conviction and their positive impact on our oft-challenging situations.
Bo will share his positive message and warm and enduring sense of humor with us as he helps us put everything into perspective. Bo served on the
International Committee assigned to recommend our next worldwide service project and will probably have some special insights into the selection.
Dr. W. J. “Wil” Blechman, M.D. was the person who introduced Kiwanis to Young Children: Priority One. His program was to have been Kiwanis’ first three year major emphasis
Make Plans Now
program and is still our primary focus 20 years later. Wil is a visionary who challenges us to make
To Attend the Florida
early childhood development a primary focus in our clubs. Dr. Wil will address us on Sunday
Kiwanis District
morning and will open our eyes to the challenges in early childhood development and the strides
we have made in Kiwanis to address these early developmental opportunities.
Convention in orlando
From the first toll of the bell to the final toll, we will have an outstanding line-up of
August 26-29!
speakers that every one will enjoy. Friday night’s entertainment is still being planned, but
will sure to reflect Governor Donna’s celebratory theme and atmosphere.
Registration Coming Soon!
Club & Division News
Month of Mardi Gras In 2008 the Kiwanis Club of Gulf Beaches decided they wanted to "go big" when it came to fund raising. "We
were like many small Kiwanis clubs, knocking ourselves out on several fund raisers that netted us a few hundred
dollars each, maybe $1,000- $1,200, if we got lucky", past club President Eddie Lee observed, "so we decided to try
something different," Lee continued. And thus was born the idea to stage five fund raisers at the same time, and
call it the Month of Mardi Gras. It includes. A 5K Run, 2. A Mardi Gras Ball, 3. A Motorcycle Poker Run, 4. An
Auto Show, and 5. An Arts and Craft Festival with live entertainment. The results?
"We are still learning as we go, but we are delighted with our progress. We start having committee meetings, weekly for about an
hour, 4 months before the event. We plan and
execute just about everything in committee. We
only spend one regular meeting talking about
the event. This year the events cleared more than double what the initial
year did.", said club President and Madeira Beach City Commissioner, Carol
Gulf Beaches Past President
Reynolds. Plans are already underway for next year. " I really believe this can
George Stone flanked by Mardi
become, in time, a huge source of revenue for us, $50,000 a year is realistic,"
Gras Ball King and Queen,
Start of the Miller Mob 5K Run
Trever and Pari Miller
Lee, concluded.
Kiwanis to Host “Day with the Rays”
Governor Donna to throw out first pitch at Kiwanis Day with the Rays
Governor Donna has been practicing her curve ball for Kiwanis Day and the Rays. All Florida Kiwanis Clubs are encouraged to attend. Sunday, June 13th at 1:40pm.
Groups of 20 or more should contact Rays Representative Dan Newhart at 727-825-3293 or email
[email protected]
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Club & Division News
A New Life and
Christmas in Immokalee
By Steve LeBlanc, Club President, Northside Naples Kiwanis
A New Adult
Perennially, on Christmas Day, the North- efforts of hundreds of volunteers coordinated
Naples Kiwanis Club hosts “Christmas
with several other local Division 22 Kiwanis
Tricycle For Clifton side
in Immokalee”, a service project that is the
Clubs, as well as local Key Clubs. Publix
By Eileen Brotherton, Kiwanis Club of Big
Lagoon, Public Relations Chairwoman
The Kiwanis Clubs of Big Lagoon, Central
Pensacola, Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, and
Warrington united together to help Clifton
Spann regain his independence and mobility
by providing him with an adult tricycle.
Clifton suffered brain damage at the age of
two as a result of an auto accident in which
his father was killed. He eventually learned
to talk, walk, and ride a bicycle, with his
mother Debbie Dubrock’s nurturing, but his
brain injury impaired his balance. Dr. Cindy
Behrens, Sacred Heart Urgent Care, an avid
bicyclist, thought that an adult tricycle might
be a better alternative.
Knowing that the family had limited
resources, Dr. Behrens contacted Mike Paris,
the 2009 Division One Lieutenant Governor
(Clubs of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties)
who put out a call for help. The five clubs of
Pensacola immediately picked up the challenge and contributed toward the purchase of
this adult tricycle for Clifton. The tricycle was presented to Clifton at a
Big Lagoon Kiwanis Club meeting in January.
Charles Stokes, manager of Blue Angels WalMart, contributed to the endeavor by providing all the accessories and safety equipment,
and NOW Clifton is enjoying his new adult
tricycle and his new independent life.
The Kiwanis Clubs of Pensacola are 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. largest for the club and has been held each
of the last 21 years. Originally started by
the late Mary Evans, a former resident of
Immokalee who fed her neighbors out of her
home, it has been carried on by the Northside Naples Club ever since. It is estimated
that there were over 3,000 attendees at this
year’s event, a number lower than in previous
years largely due to the migration out of the
rural community of Immokalee to other areas
where jobs are currently more prevalent. Immokalee is a depressed community consisting largely of low income, migrant farm
workers, with little means to celebrate the
traditional American Christmas holiday. But thanks to the dedicated efforts of the
Northside Naples Kiwanians, our neighbors
in eastern
Collier County
were able
to celebrate
with food and
presents on
Christmas Day. Each person
that attends
“Christmas in
Immokalee”
receives a hot
meal consisting of chicken, baked beans,
rolls, creamed corn and pastries. Additionally, every child that attends gets to visit
with Santa and Mrs. Claus and receives a
Christmas present. A project of this magnitude requires the
Supermarkets, throughout the years, have
been extremely generous and instrumental in
pulling off this event by supplying truckloads
of fresh breads, cakes and pastries. Despite
the in-kind donations and thousands of
man hours, over $30,000 needs to be raised
each year in order to hold “Christmas in
Immokalee”. The tough economic times in
southwest Florida saw a decline in corporate
giving, but “we met our quota,” according to
Rich Ballo, Northside Naples member. This event is truly about the celebration
of Christmas as well as allowing those less
fortunate to celebrate the day as well. Current Northside Naples Club President, Steve
LeBlanc, stated that the efforts on this
project “made me very proud to call myself a
Kiwanian and be affiliated with
Northside Naples”. The Club
will continue to coordinate this
monumentous event in future
years as long as the need remains
in our community. Delray Kiwanians Send Help for Haiti
Dr Cindy Behrens watches as Clifton tries out
the adult tricycle as Vete Senkus, President, Big
Lagoon Kiwanis Club looks on smiling
Submitted by Al Perlman, Kiwanis Club of Delray Beach
Delray Beach Noontime Kiwanis Club President Richard
David, left, presented a $500 check to Joseph Bernadel,
Chief Operating Officer, Toussaint L’Ouverture High School
for the Arts and Social Justice, in support of the relief effort
in Haiti. Students at the school are predominantly from
Haiti. Bernadel will spend seven days in Haiti assessing
needs, especially for food and tents, as part of the Palm
Beach-Haiti Coalition.
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Saint Petersburg
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Pinellas Park
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Seminole
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St Petersburg
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Dunedin
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Greater West Pasco 25
Largo-Mid-Pinellas 19
Palm Harbor Area
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Safety Harbor
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Clearwater
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Tarpon Springs
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Central Pensacola
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Crestview
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Destin
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Fort Walton Beach
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Freeport
25
Milton
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Niceville-Valparaiso 53
Nine Mile Road,
Pensacola
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Fort Walton Beach 16
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Milton
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Warrington
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Fort Pierce Sunrise
Jensen Beach
Okeechobee
Stuart
Vero Beach
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Anna Maria Island
39
Bradenton
164
Bradenton-Desoto
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Lakewood Ranch
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Central Broward/
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55
Coral Springs
25
Deerfield Beach
50
Deerfield Beach West 27
Fort Lauderdale
45
Fort Lauderdale Beach 31
Greater Sunrise
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15
Lauderdale Lakes
71
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 0
Lauderhill
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20
Margate-Coconut Creek 25
Oakland Park
51
Parkland
24
Pompano Beach
27
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Tamarac
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Wilton Manors
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Greater Collier
Immokalee
Marco Island
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Northside Naples
Pelican Bay, Naples
7
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Delray Beach
Delray Beach Sunrise
Gold Coast Knights,
Boca Raton
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Lake Worth
Palm Springs
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Jupiter-Tequesta
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Lake Park
23
North Palm Beaches (The) 23
Northside West
Palm Beach
20
Palm Beach
36
Palm Beach Gardens 27
Riviera Beach
27
Singer Island-Sunrise 31
West Palm Beach
87
Westside,
West Palm Beach 32
Division 19
Cape Coral
53
Estero-Gulf Coast
14
Fort Myers
30
Fort Myers Beach
28
Fort Myers Gateway
to the Islands
34
Fort Myers MetroMcGregor
22
Fort Myers South
14
Fort Myers-Edison
25
Greater Pine Island
30
Harney Point-Cape Coral 23
La Belle
29
Lehigh Acres
59
North Fort Myers
12
Riverdale-Lee County 13
San Carlos Park-Estero 32
Sanibel-Captiva Islands 99
Division 18 South
Englewood-Cape Haze 31
North Port
20
North Port Early Birds 22
Port Charlotte
21
Port Charlotte Sunrise 41
Punta Gorda
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Colombian-American
of Miami Dade
11
Coral Gables
19
Coral Gables-Latin
37
Cutler Bay
8
Homestead-South Dade 56
Kendall-South Dade 42
Key Biscayne
21
Little Havana, Miami 174
Miami
33
Pinecrest-Palmetto Bay 19
Upper Keys, Key Largo 13
Division 25
Afro AmericanGreater Miami
Biscayne Bay, Miami
Colombia U.S.A.-Miami
Flamingo-Hialeah
Grand Cayman
Grand Turk Island
Greater Miami Lakes
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
Miami ShoresNorth Dade
Miami-Latin
North Miami BeachSunny Isles
North Shore,
Miami Beach
Providenciales
Dania
35
Davie
19
Greater Pembroke Pines 12
Hallandale Beach
17
Hollywood
42
MiramarPembroke Pines
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Plantation
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Sawgrass Sunrise
20
West Hollywood
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Weston
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Bartow
Citrus Center (The),
Lakeland
Davenport-Four Corners
Downtown Breakfast,
Sebring
Greater Haines City
Lake Placid
Lake Wales
Lakeland
Mulberry
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Winter Haven
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Club & Division News
Barney’s Kids
By Dr. Stanley J. Antonoff, Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill
Thirty in school year 2008-2009, almost
attending school improperly clothed is under
as many the year before, is the number of
severe psychological assault even though
Hernando County public school students
insufficient family finance is not their fault.
identified with inapFeelings of inadequacy
propriate uniforms or
often lead to self-esteem
without socks or long
issues which can affect
pants needed in cold
learning.
weather. AdditionalIn this program,
ly, some children wore
known as “Barney’s Kids,”
shoes much too small
no cash is given to the
for their foot size and
nurses or parents. All
others were without
purchases are made usunderwear.
ing vouchers purchased
When this came to
from Walmart or Target.
the attention of nurs- On October 4, the Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill held
These vouchers are never
its annual installation dinner at the Hernando Beach
ing supervisors Ann
given to parents. The
Club. A check for fifteen hundred dollars is presented
Faith and Janet Dick, to Barney’s Kids derived from the recent Children’s
nurses buy the necessary
they were appalled.
clothing and any remainCharity Gold Invitationl proceeds. From left to right:
After obtaining
der is used for subsequent
Fran Mancuso, Barney’s wife, Ann Faith, Janet Dick
clearance from the ap- and Beverly Reso, president.
purchases. School
propriate county and
personnel identify these
state agencies, they
children by noting their
established a program to help alleviate the
lack of appropriate clothing. Ultimately, the
plight of these children. Through donations
school social worker corroborates the need.
from the community and Kiwanis, they were
On one occasion, a child was discovered
able to help these unfortunate kids. A child
wearing shoes two sizes too small. His toes
were curled under his feet causing his gait
to differ from the other children, which
attracted the attention of a teacher. He was
provided with proper sized shoes and when he
walked in these for the first time exclaimed,
“Wow! There’s no pain when I walk.”
Where does Spring Hill Kiwanis Club fit
in this rewarding endeavor? Barney Mancuso
was a fifty-two-year Kiwanian and a member
of Spring Hill Kiwanis for five years. Before
he passed, Barney, on many occasions,
professed his desire to help kids. This was his
passion and the reason for his longstanding
membership in Kiwanis.
Because of the exemplary goodwill created
by Barney, coupled with his love of children,
the Spring Hill Kiwanis Board of Directors,
under the leadership of President Beverly
Reso selected “Barney’s Kids” as its premier
charity and dedicated a major portion of
its fund-raising efforts to this project. It is
Spring Hill Kiwanis’ way of supporting the
children of Hernando County as well as
saluting Barney Mancuso and his dedication
to children and humanity.
Second Harvest Receives Ton O’ Tuna From East Orange Kiwanis
By Stacy Peterson, Editor / Public Relations Chair, Kiwanis Club of East Orange County
ORLANDO, Fla. – (Jan. 25, 2010) – At the end of 2009, the Kiwanis Club of East Orange County met and
exceeded the Second Harvest Food Bank’s challenge to donate a “ton o’ tuna”, or over 2,000 pounds of tuna,
to help Central Florida families in need. With the assistance of numerous Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids
Clubs, Circle K International, and numerous other community groups, the Kiwanis organization presented the
food bank with a grand total of over 2,660 pounds of tuna to kick off 2010.
The Second Harvest Food Bank, through its five hundred participating agencies, provides food to
about 60,000 people each week. The need grows every day in these troubled economic times. Because of the current economic downturn, the
emergency food needs of Central Floridians have begun to exceed the food bank’s capacity to respond. With demand increasing daily, the food
bank has never had less food on the shelves. The most pressing need, in short, is for more food. And among the non-perishable food items that
Second Harvest distributes, none is more in demand among families in need than canned tuna – versatile, nutritious, and delicious. The Kiwanis Club of East Orange County accepted the food bank’s “Ton o’ Tuna” challenge in August 2009. The challenge was to help collect and donate 2,000 pounds of canned or pouched tuna by Christmas Day. Tuna came pouring in from the community once the announcement was made. Schools that collected over 100 pounds of tuna include: Andover, Cypress Springs, Riverdale, Union Park, and Waterford
Elementary Schools (K-Kids Clubs); Legacy and Odyssey Middle Schools (Builders Clubs), University High School (Key Clubs); and sociology
graduate students at UCF. Union Park Elementary School topped the charts with the most
tuna collected of all groups participating, with over 270 pounds (or 855 cans) of tuna.
The food drive was one of the largest of its kind that the food bank has ever witnessed. “I
think -- no, I KNOW -- this is the most tuna we’ve ever had donated at one time...” said Dave
Krepcho, Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The Kiwanis
Club of East Orange County looks forward to the next challenge that Second Harvest presents,
no matter how hefty!
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child
and one community at a time. For more information on the East Orange County Kiwanis
Club, visit http://www.eastorangecountykiwanis.org/.
18
FLORIDA
Kiwanian
Club & Division News
“Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Metro-McGregor”
Every Child a Swimmer 2010
Free Water Safety Instruction For Kids
Submitted by Hannah Pelle, Kiwanis Club of Ft. Myers Metro - McGregor
ing, honesty, respect and responsibil Fort Myers, FL - (March 8, 2010)
ity. Sessions are offered every Tuesday
– Registration is underway for Every Child
and Thursday from 5:00pm to 5:30pm
a Swimmer, a FREE water safety program
and 5:30pm to 6:00pm.
for any preschool or school-aged child in
Water safety has no one simple
the community. Every Child a Swimmer is
solution. Drowning
presented by The Kiwanis Fort Myers Metro
prevention means cre– McGregor Club and partners; The City of
ating layers of protecFort Myers, Swim Florida, The Lee County
YMCA. The program will be held at the Fort tion for children and
adults. Consider these
Myers Aquatic center, Deleon Pool starting
alarming statistics:
April 1st. Every Child a Swimmer consists
According to the
of eight 30-minute sessions twice a week and
Florida Department
will run for a month at a time. Targeted at
both children and parents, the sessions teach of Health, residential swimming pools
water safety practices and basic swimming
are the location of
skills along with core character values - carnearly two-thirds of the drowning
deaths in Florida for the 0-4 age
Dave Liddell, Past Governor; Kathy
Woolston , Past Lt. Governor for Division group.
19; Sherri Graham, Past President for
With the abundance of water
Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Metro –
and residential pools, the state of
McGregor and Co. Chair of Every Child
Florida ranks 3rd in the country
a Swimmer; Hannah Pelle, President Elect
in all drowning fatalities.
for Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Metro
– McGregor and Chair of Every Child a
Statewide drowning is the
Swimmer; Don Bitting – Past Chair of
leading cause of death for chilEvery Child a Swimmer
dren under the age of 5.
The goal of Every Child a
Swimmer is to teach children water
safety skills so they can be safe
around water and at the same time
provide public education to parents.
Our goal is to see every child in
Lee County learn to be safe in and
around the water.
Advance registration is required and space is
limited. Interested parents are encouraged to
register today.
The Lee County YMCA is currently offering Registration online www.leecountyymca.
org and at the following location:
Lee County YMCA, Royal Palm Square
Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919, (239) 275-9622.
Questions please contact Paul Rapp (239)
823-0795 or email [email protected].
Niceville-Valparaiso Delivers
Holiday Food Baskets For 20th Year
By Michael Davis, Public Relations Chair, Niceville-Valparaiso
NICEVILLE, Florida, December 2009 – For the past 20 years, the Kiwanis Club of NicevilleValparaiso has delivered much-appreciated holiday bags and boxes full of food to make the
season brighter for 50 needy families. Sharing and Caring, Niceville has supplied the club with
the names of the families and has also donated staples such as potatoes, canned goods, gravy, pie
mix, rolls and pastries. “Anything that you might have for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner we try to put in the bags for Kiwanis,” said Lin Saber, president, Sharing and Caring.
[Niceville-Valparaiso Holiday Baskets Caption: (L-R) Phil
With Kiwanis fundraisers and donations throughout the year, the club pays Kelley’s SuperValu Hooper, Sharon Conley, Bill Thursby, and Dick Palmer
for perishable items such as turkeys, milk, butter and apple pies, said Bill Thursby, Kiwanis orga- prepare food baskets for delivery
nizer for the holiday boxes project.
Kiwanis fundraisers include pancake breakfasts, silent auctions, the sale of boiled peanuts at the Mullet Festival, tennis tournaments and the
posting of flags on lawns for patriotic holidays. Club members are given names and addresses of two to six families. It is each volunteer’s responsibility to be at Sharing and Caring on designated days and then at Kelley’s to pick up their families’ bags, call and then deliver them at a time
convenient for the families. “The families are always very grateful,” Thursby added. “They tell us they really appreciate what we’ve done for
them and that they couldn’t have made it without us.” Sharon Conley, another Kiwanis member, said she participates in the holiday box project
simply because it is “a time for giving thanks. And if all I have to do is give a little bit of my time to enable a family to have something to be
thankful for, I’m going to do it. What’s my time worth if I can’t give it?” Kiwanis member Michael Davis said, “Especially in hard economic
times like these, the club does this at Thanksgiving and Christmas as a way to give back to the community”. For more information about this
and other projects we invite you visit our website at http://www.niceville-valparaiso-kiwanis.org/
Portions of this article were reprinted with permission of The Bay Beacon.
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Club & Division News
Kiwanis Club of Lake Worth
Very Busy With Service Projects
By Chester “Chet” Taras, Lt. Governor Elect, Division 21, Kiwanis Club of Lake Worth
Lake Worth, Florida - The Kiwanis
Club of Lake Worth has been very busy
serving the children of our area the past few
months! We have completed several projects
and are very proud of our Kiwanis Club’s accomplishments!
December 2009 started one of our busiest
months. We presented a FREE “Holiday FesLake Worth Kiwanis members President Steve Carlino,
tival” for the children of Lake Worth. The
Chet Taras (Santa), Secretary Carol Ramiccio, June
day included live entertainment, 5 bounce
Evans, Martha McMullen along with Donna & Dave
houses, face painting and a visit (with free
Batelaan (Palm Springs Kiwanis Club).
photo) with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This was
the 13th year for this festival, which raises
Santa & Kiwanis elves also had a holiday
revenue to enable us to adopt deserving fami- party for our Aktion Club at the Palm Beach
lies for the Holidays.
Habilitation Center. The members had a
Chris & Ted Brownstein, Joanne & Jim Kelly help children
build wooden projects.
Lake Worth High School Key Club were wonderful helpers
all day!
wonderful time with great food, gifts and a
chance to tell Santa what their wishes for
Christmas were!
January 14, 2010 had the Lake Worth
Kiwanis Club delivering dictionaries to all
3rd grade students at the 4 city elementary
schools. This project has been done for the
past 4 years and is truly appreciated by the
teachers (who could not provide dictionaries
with their budgets). We go to each school in
advance to compile a list of how many Spanish/English and French/English dictionaries are needed, obtain them and deliver to
the classrooms on “Dictionary Day”. The
children were very excited to receive their
“very own” dictionary and the teachers were
extremely thankful for Kiwanis assistance in
providing learning tools for their students!
Pictured below are: Tom Ramiccio (Governor Elect for Florida Kiwanis) and his wife
Carol, Steve Carlino (President) and Chet
Taras (Lt. Governor Elect Division 21) with
Ms. Simpson and her 3rd grade class.
Santa and Mrs. Claus (Kiwanis Members of course!) made
many children very happy and believers!
We adopted 10 families with 31 children
this year; providing gift certificates for food
and clothing along with toys for the children
all delivered by Santa and Kiwanis Elves!
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The “Little Club That Could” (Lake Worth) continues to
assess the needs of our community and preseveres to achieve
projects which “Make a Difference, One Child and One
Community at a Time” - the Kiwanis Way!
Kiwanis Club
Orlando Recognizes
Outstanding Non-Profit
Organizations
In Central Florida
By Kelley Teague, President Elect,
Kiwanis Club of Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - January 15, 2010
Kiwanis Club Orlando is awarded grants
to six non-profit organizations in Central
Florida that offer outstanding support and
services for children. Each $1000 grant is part
of the club’s quarterly micro grant program,
which provides members an opportunity to
nominate 501(c)(3) organizations that reflect
the Kiwanis mission changing the world one
community and one child at a time.
To date, the club has awarded $98,000 as
part of the micro grant program. Recipients
this quarter are the American Lung Association, Boone High School Athletic
Association, Fast Start Management, Inc.,
Foundation for Foster Children, Orlando Day
Nursery, and Quest Kids Academy.
“As a service club that focuses on helping
children and families in need, we know this
is a particularly important time to recognize organizations that share our mission”,
said Tom Porter, president of Kiwanis Club
Orlando. “By working together, we can have
a greater impact in the community during
tough economic times.”
Dating back to 1921, Kiwanis Club
Orlando has served the needs of Central
Florida children through community service
activities and fundraising events. Additionally, the Kiwanis Club Orlando Foundation
has invested more than $1 million in Central
Florida non-profit organizations since its
inception.
To learn more about Kiwanis Club Orlando, visit www.kiwanisorlando.org or email
[email protected].
Club & Division News
Kiwanis Honors Three Decades of Service Vero/ Treasure
As featured in the Charlotte Sun, Jan. 6, 2010
In the words of Bob “Carp” CarCoast Golf Benefit
penter, he and his wife are taking
a cruise “on a humongous ship, the
Oasis of the Seas.” The trip marks
a well-deserved period of rest and
relaxation after serving 30 years as
the Punta Gorda Kiwanis secretary.
Carpenter was honored for his
service as secretary during a Dec. 10
luncheon at Benedetto’s Steakhouse
in Punta Gorda that was attended George Langguth and “Carp” with plaque from Gov. Donna
by Kiwanians from around the state.
To fully understand Carpenter’s contribution to the club, it may be helpful to know that the
mission of Kiwanis, the organization states, is, “Changing the world through service to children and communities.” Fellow Kiwanis members took turns praising the man who has been a
Kiwanian for more than 37 years and who is the only secretary in all of Kiwanis International
who has ever received the Distinguished Secretary Award 20 times.
His Kiwanis resumé is extensive. He is a Florida District life member, a Kiwanis International life member, and he has received the Florida District Ralph Davis Fellowship award, as well
as the Kiwanis International Hixson Award. Carpenter also has 37 year perfect attendance,
and has attended 26 consecutive years at International Convention and 27 consecutive years
at District Convention.
Carpenter served as Punta Gorda Club President from 1984 to 1985 and is the current
President of the Florida District Past Lt. Governors Association. He is also the recipient of the
Ruby-K award for sponsoring 56 new members into Kiwanis.
But those who came to the luncheon came to honor the man, as well as his contributions
to his community. Charlie Shoe, radio host of local station WCVU, said he was honored to be
the guest speaker at the luncheon. “I have known Bob Carpenter for 102 and a half years,” he
said to laughter from the audience. “Bob, you are a great guy and you are a prize to Kiwanis.”
George Langguth, the Executive Director for Florida District Kiwanis International, came
all the way from Sanford, Fla. with wife Ann to tell Carpenter in person that his dedication to
the organization is admirable and full of notable accomplishments.
“He has done so much for us,” Langguth said of Carpenter. “I am humbled to be here with
you today. When I first came to Florida in 1988, Bob Carpenter was one of the first people
I met. He gave me the traditional package of materials - the member handbooks, and other
materials he developed, including the secretarial checklist. I knew then, 22 years ago, that Bob
was going to be my ‘go-to’ guy,” Langguth said. “I have sat in awe of all the extra things that
“Carp” does to make your experiences much more memorable.”
Langguth lauded Carpenter for his contributions outside that of his secretary responsibilities
- “He has always been on the forefront of technology - of presentations - but more importantly,
on the forefront of compassion and caring. He has always had the interests of Kiwanis and
the children we serve at heart.” Langguth and Ann presented Carpenter with a special plaque
from Governor Donna T. Parton that thanked “Carp” and his wife Kaye and also recognized
that Carpenter is the only Secretary in all of Kiwanis International to ever receive 20 Distinguished Secretary awards. Melissa Turney will now take the helm as the new secretary. “I have
big shoes to fill,” she said. “I hope to someday have at least one-quarter of the knowledge he
has now.” And while it is the end of Carpenter’s reign as secretary, he will still be as active as
ever, he said, and encouraged all not to rely on past accomplishments.
“We are an active club. We are doing a lot, and we need to continue doing it for our community,” he said. “I am not leaving Kiwanis — I am going to sit and relax, but I will still do
service in my community and the whole state of Florida.”
Submitted by Robi Robinson,
Kiwanis Club of Vero/Treasure Coast
The Vero/Treasure Coast Kiwanis recently
held a golf fundraiser to benefit the Hibiscus
Children’s Center. The event was held at
the Grand Harbor Golf Club in Vero Beach
and as a result nearly $6,000 was donated by
Kiwanis to the Hibiscus Children’s Center.
Pictured is the “Red Team” - left to right are: Jan Wilson, Richard Betts, Michele Lineal & Robi Robinson (Vero-Treasure Coast Kiwanis Board Member).
Zone 1 Conference
By Michael Davis, PR Chair, Kiwanis Club
of Niceville-Valparasio
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso
hosted the Florida Kiwanis Zone 1 Conference at Northwest Florida State College.
Over 100 Kiwanians from Northwest Florida
participated in numerous seminars and workshops. Governor Donna and her staff put on
an outstanding program of education, discussion and fun. Pictured with members of the
Niceville-Valparaiso club is Donna Parton,
Governor of the Florida Kiwanis District
(Center Right).
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Club & Division News
Friendship Kiwanis Holds
Peanut Day
By Roger Patterson, Friendship Kiwanis Club
Friendship Kiwanis club members in Ocala enjoyed handing out
hundreds of bags of free roasted peanuts to passersby in front of
Winn-Dixie and Publix markets on the S.R. 200 Corridor recently.
“We had a great time chatting with folks who wanted to know
more about our projects for helping young children of Marion
County and liked the idea of receiving our free peanuts”, said club
president, Dick Kirby.
Many Corridor neighbors also chose to make donations. Their
generosity was appreciated and helps the Friendship Kiwanis club
maintain planned charitable activities.
Friendship Kiwanis members Ken Tremewen (left) and Craig Wallace practice handing out
free bags of peanuts to their Ocala neighbors during the club’s “Peanut Day”. (Friendship
Kiwanis photo)
Longboat Key Mans the
Salvation Army Kettles
Submitted by Bill Sceva, Longboat
Key Kiwanis
Each year members of the Kiwanis
Club of Longboat Key volunteer to
‘man’ the Salvation Army’s red kettle
and ring the bell. In 2009, two days
ahead of Thanksgiving (no ringing
on Thanksgiving.) the club, under
the leadership of Martin Bobzien and
Pam Coleman, set up a station in
front of the Publix store on Longboat
Key. The shifts were 1 1/2 hours in
duration. Older members had a stool
available.
Interestingly, 30% of the volunteers this year were non-members
of the club. We view these folks as potential members. The Town of
Longboat Key employees even worked a day, including Town Manager
Bruce St. Denis. Some members generously volunteered for several
shifts. Tradition calls for Edith Barr Dun to don her red Stetson hat
and conclude the project the
day before Christmas.
The Salvation Army reported that our LBK station
collected $11,200 compared
to $8,700. Some donors drop
in rather large bills. It is a
rewarding experience to see
small children run up and
proudly drop in some coins.
Fort Myers South Holds
Holiday Party at All Children’s
By Rachel Toomey, Division 19 Public Relations Chair
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers South held a holiday party for thirty patients and their families at
All Children’s Specialty Care of Fort Myers. The children enjoyed breakfast (featuring tasty Kiwanis
made pancakes), face painting, cookie decorating, crafts and a special appearance by Santa. Thanks to
the Kiwanis Club of San Carlos Park, every child at the event received
a gift. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater actors brought a festive spirit to
the party with holiday
carols. Baked goods were
donated by Gulf Shore
Bakery and Sweet Tomatoes.
For more information
on this event, please call
Rachel Toomey at (239)
Everett Shell of the Kiwanis Club of
Fort Myers South makes pancakes for
940-3893 or e-mail her at
the children and their families.
Rachel.Toomey33@gmail. Actors from Broadway Palm Dinner Theater entertain
com.
the crowd with Christmas carols.
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Staff from All Children’s Specialty Care
help with cookie decorating.
THANK YOU TO THESE $100 SPONSORS OF
“THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS:”
Adams, Todd P.
Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon
Pensacola
Batelaan, Dave & Donna
Kiwanis Club of Countryside,
Clearwater
Beagles, Laura
Crowder, Rob & Mary
Kiwanis Club Punta Gorda
Kiwanis Club of West Bradenton
Kiwanis Club of Westside,
West Palm Beach
Kiwanis Club of Golden Gate,
Naples
Liddell, David & Nancy
Griffin, Richard & Sharon
Kiwanis Club of Hollywood
Reggi, Albert
Gugliuzza, Chuck & Emilia
Kiwanis Club of Orlando
Thornquist, Thomas
Fowinkle, Robert
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.
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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 the
1924 Kiwanis International Convention
in Denver, Colo.
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