cal-nev-ha district of kiwanis spring 2013 magazine

Spring 2013

Serving the Children of the World®

California-Nevada-Hawaii DistrictKiwanis®

Kiwanis clubs provide opportunities for volunteerism and

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Leading by serving

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G O V E R N O R ’ S C O L U M Nis sponsored by a $1,000 donation from the

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MAGAZINESpring 2013 Vol. 93, No. 2

The Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine is the official publication of the

California-Nevada-Hawaii Districtof Kiwanis International

and is published bythe Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation.

2012-13 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HADISTRICT OFFICERS

Governor Gary Jander Governor-elect Rae Whitby-Brummer Treasurer Craig Wallace District Secretary Lori Butler Imm. Past Gov. Richard G. Olmstead, Jr. Parliamentarian Russell J. Kiner

2012-13 KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HAFOUNDATION OFFICERS

President Lanie Wheeler Vice President Russell J. Kiner Sec’y / Treasurer Pete Horton Imm. Past Pres. Patrick A. “Pat” Liddell Governor Gary Jander Governor-elect Rae Whitby-Brummer

Foundation 2010-13 Directors Margo Dutton Alan Guire Russell J. Kiner Kurt Meyer Elaine Villareal

Foundation 2011-14 Directors Bob Isaacs Mark W. McDonald David Pinuelas Roy Talley Keith Rickey

Foundation 2012-15 Directors Joni Ackerman Richard G. Olmstead, Jr. Harry Hull Evelyn Madison Richard Minatoya

CAL-NEV-HA MAGAZINE Glenna Bloemen, editor

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understanding that Kiwanis nor Cal-Nev-Ha is notrendering legal, accounting or tax advice. You

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Aloha Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanians and leaders. First Lady Donna and I were recently honored and proud to be invited

guests at the 2012-2013 KIWIN’S convention in San Diego, CA. It was truly exciting to be part of such an amazing time of fellowship, leadership and fun.

Did you know that the CNH District’s youth organizations or Service Leadership Programs are the fastest growing group of Kiwanis organizations in the world? We’re very proud of that fact.

That’s why First Lady Donna has our Key Leader training as one of two First Lady’s focuses this year. Key Leader is a program that your club can sponsor by sending youth to one of our many CNH Key Leader camps. These youths don’t have to be part of a Key Club or other Kiwanis family groups to participate.

We also want to encourage you to take advantage of the many trainings and workshops that will be available to you as an adult community leader. Plan to go to International Convention in Vancouver. It will be one of the most affordable international conventions outside of the U.S. ever. We even have a special CNH District dinner and comedy night planned – as well as the post-convention cruise ship to Alaska.

Plan now to attend district convention in Reno, Nevada this August. Registration for this exciting event will open soon and we will be continuing with our exciting new Trak System of Kiwanis education. You’ll learn more in less time from more Kiwanis trainers.

Finally, we want to thank you for the many hours of dedicated community service each of you performs that makes your communities better.

Remember, we are a membership organization and as such we need to all commit to finding fellow passionaries to expand the world-changing service we do.

Thank you for your service to Kiwanis and the youth of the world and we will see you all in Vancouver.

Governor Jander’s Video Message (click here)

A season of thanks and conventions

Gary Jander2012-13 GovernorCalifornia-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis [email protected]

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DIVISION 5EAST FRESNO: The Kiwanis Club held its 18th annual Crab Feed, “An Evening on the Barbary Coast,” on May 11. The all-you-can -eat dinner was a sellout and included appetizers, salad, pasta, dessert, wine, coffee and tea. More than 300 items were up for auction.

DIVISION 7DIVISIONWIDE: The division will stage its first “Golf Ball Drop” fundraiser to benefit the Kiwanis Eliminate Project on Sunday, June 3 at

Haggin Oaks Golf Course. Cost is $5 a ball or $20 for five balls. Grand prize is $5,000. Second prize is $500 and third is $200. Interested? Send payments to [email protected].

DIVISION 15RANCHO CUCAMONGA: The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cucamonga will hold its third annual “Cruisin’ For Kids Car Show” on May 18 at the JCPenney furniture outlet store, 8443 Haven Ave. A variety of vehicles will be featured at the car show, and numerous vendors will be on hand.

Kiwanis: Helping handsThere will be raffle prizes as well as an opportunity drawing. Funds raised by the club are used to support myriad projects, including scholarships, Shoes that Fit, Ronald McDonald House, Key Clubs at Etiwanda High School, Rancho Cucamonga High School, Los Osos High School, Upland Christian Academy and the Aktion Club.

DIVISION 34 SAN FRANCISCO: The Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco partnered with the city of South San Francisco April 6 for a refurbishment project at Westborough Park in South San Francisco. Thirty-three members of the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco, El Camino High School Key Club, South San Francisco High School Key Club, San Francisco State University Circle K and community volunteers, worked in groups to do landscaping, weeding, mulching, debris clean-up, picnic area and playground.


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Helping others

Cal-Nev-Ha Key Club: 2013 DCONThe 67th annual CNH Key Club district

convention was held March 22-24 at Anaheim. Key Club members had nearly 50 different

workshop sessions to choose from, elected the district’s 2013-2014 executive board and danced the night away at the Saturday evening Governor’s Ball at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Kiwanian Dan Rodgers from Div. 37 is a Key Club advisor and attended the Key Club District Convention in April.

He wrote on his Facebook page, “What a weekend!!! This 2013 Key Club DCON did not disappoint—mainly because of the amazing Division 37 East Jellyfish that I help advise!! There were very memorable moments (Key Club advisors John Crawford and Val Hofheins getting engaged on stage), happy and sad ones....but all inspiring! I love and respect all my Kiwanis OHANA! Thank you for helping make a difference this weekend!”

Yes, you read it right. There was a Kiwanis engagement on stage during the Key Club District Convention, must to the cheers of a few thousand Key Clubbers.

Photos by Dan Rodgers


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The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln (Division 44) gave Glen Edwards Middle School a renovated band room as part of its Kiwanis One Day project.

The double-wide Band Room was 11 years old and was lacking shelves to store the band’s instruments. It’s used by more than 80 students in the band, plus two guitar classes and the choir.

Twenty-four Lincoln Kiwanis members, 14 Interact/Key Club members and one Builders Club member stepped in and put a fresh coat of paint on the walls in the old double-wide portable that had never been painted, constructed shelving to house all the band instruments and added hooks so backpacks could be placed on hooks on the wall instead of spread all over the floor.

The Builders Club along with the Interact/Key Club also painted the

Classroom makeoverKiwanis instrumental in renovating school band room.

many poles all around the school that have been scuffed or had peeling paint.

‘’We are very pleased that the Lincoln Kiwanis took this project on,” said school music director Albert Medina. “The 156 students who use this room on a weekly basis desperately needed a room conducive to learning. When you walked into the Band Room, all you noticed was the clutter of instrument cases spread all around. Now it looks like a real Band Room with chairs lined up, instruments neatly put in shelves and pristine walls.”

Principal Shelly Hoover said she was very pleased with the new look of the Band Room. “We have many talented kids in our band and with Lincoln Kiwanis’ help we can show them how proud we are of their abilities and efforts. The renovated Band Room gives our students a sense of pride in their school,” she said.

Principal Shelly Hoover, left, and Kiwanis Club of Lincoln President Dyann Branch in the renovated band room at Glen Edwards Middle School.

DIVISION 19MANHATTAN BEACH: The Kiwanis Club and the Mira Costa Key Club collected toys April 27 to benefit the Los Angeles County Toy Loan Program. The clubs collected new and gently used toys, books and complete games, as well as stuffed animals and dolls, the Daily Breeze newspaper reported. The nonprofit Toy Loan Program, sponsored by the county Department of Public Social Services, is a free service that allows children to borrow toys from a loan center in the same manner in which they borrow books from a library.

DIVISION 19HERMOSA BEACH: The online newspaper, Patch.com, reports that the Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach beautified the gardens surrounding the Hermosa Beach Police Station for its “Kiwanis One Day” project. Volunteers planted more than 40 succulent plants in front of the police station. Joinging the club were members of the El Camino Circle K Club, Redondo Union High School Key Club and Hermosa Valley and Parras middle school Builders Clubs, Patch reported.

DIVISION 26DIVISIONWIDE 1999-2000 Lt. Gov. Billie Lange passed away April 17 at the age of 97. Billie also served as the Cal-Nev-Ha District’s Human and Spiritual Values Chairman during the 2007-2008, 2006-2007, 2005-2006 and 2002-2003 administrative years and served on the Governor’s Cabinet in 2002-2003. Per Billie’s request, there will be no services planned. Notes of remembrance may be sent to Billie’s church in San Diego at: Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 9028 Westmore Road, San Diego CA 92126.


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Rae Whitby-Brummer2012-13 Governor-electCalifornia-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis [email protected]

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Would you like to make a difference for Kiwanis members in California, Nevada and Hawaii? Do you want to broaden your sphere of influence to change the world? Do you want to be a part of growing Kiwanis to provide more service to our communities?

We are looking for leaders who are interested in serving on a district committee next year (2013-14). What is your passion? What is your area of expertise?

Please contact me if you have an interest in serving on any of the following committees. Your response by June 10 would be appreciated. Please include your Kiwanis experience, your area(s) of expertise, your passion, and a few words about why you want to serve on a particular committee. We will share your interest with our 2013-14 committee chairs.

Accessibility: Help plan for the needs of our members with special challenges.

Audit: Use your financial expertise to review the annual financial audits.

Cal-Nev-Ha Digital Magazine: Serve as a reporter, photographer or graphics editor.

Convention Site and Selection: Ideal for those with experience in large event planning.

Fundraising: Help raise funds with digital magazine sponsorships, convention booth displays, District logo merchandise, Rose Float and other fundraising activities.

Historian: A great place for a history

Make a difference:Opportunities to serve

professional or librarian.Human and Spiritual Values: Help

plan our Interfaith Breakfast and provide project ideas/resources that meet the spiritual and human needs of our members.

Member Recognition: Help promote year-round recognition, including the many ways our members can be honored for their service.

Membership Growth: For those who have a passion for and success in member recruitment.

Patriotism: See that our country is held in high esteem through Kiwanis projects and events.

Public Relations: Ideal for journalists, videographers, media and social media experts.

Strategic Planning: Serve with our past governor on this committee to help plan the future of the Cal-Nev-Ha District. Vision planning experience needed.

Thank you for growing, thank you for serving, thank you for leading!

Thank you for your service to Kiwanis and the youth of the world and we will see

you all in Vancouver.


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IN MEMORIUM Our California-Nevada-

Hawaii District has been privileged to acknowledge such gifted and talented servant leaders in our organization.

Since December 2012, we have lost a few of our District Officers. We thank them for their service and know their contributions truly made a difference for the children of the world.

We honor our servant leaders.

Robert J. “Bob” Jolley Past Kiwanis International Vice President; 1987-1988 Past Governor

Robert “Tom” Vildibill 2000-2001 Past Governor

Joel Uranga, 2012-2013 and 2009-2010 Lt. Governor (Div. 41)

Jim Zitterkopf, 2012-2013 Lt. Governor (Div. 15)

Eleanor Keuning, 2001-2002 Lt. Governor (Div. 46)

Francis “Frank” Ragland, 2008-2009 Lt. Governor (Div. 27)

Kathleen Cheatum, 2000-2001 Lt. Governor (Div. 21)

Billie Lange, 1999-2000 Lt. Governor (Div. 26)

Jack Deal, 1995 -1996 Lt. Governor (Div. 36)

Fred Turk, 1990-1991 Lt. Governor (Div. 1)

Allan Stone, 1990-1991 Lt. Governor (Div. 3)

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DIVISION 27MANTECA SUNRISE: The Kiwanis Club helped build a play area, including swings, slides and other challenges, for the Raymus House women’s and children’s shelter. Club President Kitty Walker was among those bringing in three trailers of wet concrete to be shoveled into wheelbarrows and hand trucked to the wooden forms throughout the morning, reports the Manteca Bulletin newspaper. Walker was the only woman on site, the paper reported. The cost of the play equipment is $2,800 and was purchased from Costco.

DIVISION 30GREATER ANAHEIM: Past President Becky Murray of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim was recently awarded the Disney Hero Award.

Becky was awarded the honor for savings the life of a fellow cast member who collapsed after suffering a major heart attack at Disneyland. This is only the 26th time the award has been presented. The cast

member has since fully recovered.

DIVISION 33KERN, BAKERSFIELD: The Kiwanis Club of Kern, Bakersfield, donated dictionaries to students at Sierra Vista Elementary School in mid-January. Principal Laurie Bowden thanked the club, noting: “The students thoroughly enjoyed receiving their very own

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DIVISION 28DIVISIONWIDE: The division’s Kiwanis One Day project was held at the Helen Cannon Junior High School in Las Vegas and was hosted by the Cannon Builders Club. The event focused on making plastic sleeping mats for homeless Las Vegas teens. Hundreds of thousands of plastic grocery bags were recycled, prepared for cutting, made into plastic yarn and then crocheted into sleeping mats. The idea for the project came from Charli Carter. During the event, short videos were played to educate participants on Key Club, the status of plastic bags on our environment, the Eliminate Project, and on homeless teens.

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By DEBBIE JACKSON

Dan Foster decided to do something in Alpine to honor veterans.

Initially, the vision he discussed with friends was a plaque on a rock. But plaque on a rock wasn’t enough. He wanted to do more.

He began to talk with a core group of people who later became the Alpine Wall of Honor Committee. He talked to the organizations that would become important partners in the project: the Kiwanis Club of Alpine, the Alpine Community Center, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578, and the County of San Diego.

He started a circuit of ‘dog-and-pony shows’ to share the idea.

Today, construction is complete on a large beautiful wall at the Alpine Community Center which pays tribute to those men and women who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and to those currently serving.

The dedication ceremony held

Memorial Day of 2011 was the largest outdoor event ever held at the Alpine Community Center, with thousands filling the park to capacity. The occasion was marked by the flyover of four F-18 fighter jets and a squadron of refurbished World War II biplanes in the missing man formation.

“It was a day we’ll never forget,” said Dan Foster, chairman of the Wall of Honor Committee. “It was the icing on the cake–jets flying over, a magnificent gesture because this was our Super Bowl, the final step in our tireless effort to create a peaceful dignified way to honor those who have served our country and protect our way of life.”

Today, more than 400 tiles honoring men and women in uniform have been placed on the Wall, which will hold more than 900 tiles when completely full.

To learn more about the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor, visit the Alpine Kiwanis website at www.alpinekiwanis.org.

Mission accomplishedKiwanian Dan Foster from Alpine, CA talks about the vision he had for creating a Veterans Wall of Honor.


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dictionaries along with the classic literature books which include the colorful illustrations for our students to enjoy. Our students were actively engaged during the dictionary game, and they are still talking about their prizes with such enthusiasm! Your act of kindness will help foster the love of reading to many of our students at our school.”

DIVISION 34SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO: The Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco partnered with the city of South San Francisco for a refurbishment project at Westborough Park in South San Francisco. Thirty-three members of the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco, El Camino High School Key Club, South San Francisco High School Key Club, San Francisco State University Circle K and community volunteers, worked in groups to do

landscaping, weeding, mulching, debris clean-up, picnic area and playground equipment cleaning.

DIVISION 37POWAY: An estimated 325 baseball fans gathered Feb. 7 for the Kiwanis Club of Poway’s 16th Padres Spring Training Kickoff Luncheon, held at the Holy Family Center at St. Michael Church. The event raised nearly $10,000 for Rady Children’s Hospital and high school scholarships. Radio broadcaster Bob Scanlan served as emcee while Poway City Councilman Jim Cunningham was the auctioneer.

DIVISION 44ROCKLIN: The Kiwanis Club of Rocklin was recognized by the Rocklin City Council in early May as a recipient of one of the Ruhkala Community Service Awards as

C L U B N E W Sis sponsored by a $500 donation from the

Div. 36Kiwanis Club of Yucaipa, Calif.

DIVISION 10PASADENA: The

new Ms. Wheelchair California 2013

Cynthia DeJesus, seen here with

Rosefloat of Pasadena club

president Larry Madick, is a

hopeful rider on the 2014 Kiwanis

International Rose Float themed

“Bridging Children’s Dreams” on New

Year’s Day in Pasadena.

Ms. Wheelchair California Cynthia DeJesus and Kiwanian Larry Madick

the city’s outstanding service club. Also honored was Gary Day as an outstanding individual volunteer. Day is a past member of Kiwanis and volunteers for special club projects.

DIVISION 44 RANCHO MURIETA: The club held its annual Kiwanis Kids’ Fishing Day, led for the 12th time by member Joe Mazzoni, on April 21. The young anglers enjoyed barbecued hot dogs, chips, salads and sodas. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife co-sponsored the event and also provided educational sessions, as well as the rods and reels.

DIVISION 45DIVISIONWIDE: Seventeen members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada along with four Douglas High School Key Club members raked leaves at the Nevada State Park in Genoa, Mormon Station. Mormon Station was preparing to host the annual Cowboy Festival in early May.

DIVISION 47EL CENTRO: Members of the Kiwanis Club of El Centro spent Kiwanis One Day picking up trash along Interstate 8 for a few hours. Less than an hour into the cleanup, the 15 to 20 volunteers had filled more than 20 bags of trash, reports the Imperial Valley Press newspaper. The El Centro club is in process of adopting the two-mile stretch of highway its members were cleaning, the newspaper reported.


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By TONY MOLINO2012-2013 District Training Chair

Congratulations to all the incoming club leaders for the 2013-14 Kiwanis year. Your success as a new leader in your Kiwanis club starts with a good foundation and a strong team.

Your District Education Committee believes that a key to

your success will start with teambuilding at the Club Leadership Education (“CLE”) training.

Returning club secretaries are told that they can avoid CLE training by taking an online webinar presented by Kiwanis University. This may meet the basic secretary requirement for Kiwanis International but the loss of joint training is a step in the wrong direction for club leaders.

CLE training is an interactive training session with certified Kiwanis trainers. At these sessions we go over all the basics for the proper operation and management of a Kiwanis Club. On average the club secretary has more years as a Kiwanis club member than their counterparts, the incoming president.

CLE Training:A sound investment in your team

Who better to answer questions, provide feedback and opinions than a seasoned club secretary at the CLE training? I have been a certified CLE trainer for several years and have seen firsthand how club secretaries help make the CLE training a better learning experience.

In this year’s training our district has included club treasurers. The additional filing requirement by the IRS and in California the Franchise Tax Board as well as the Attorney General’s Office can be overwhelming for some clubs. Our CLE training will include items on these filings as well as club administrative and service account budgets. Including our club treasurers in this training makes sense. Knowledgeable club treasurers are necessary to keep a clubs doors open for business.

When your lieutenant governor-designate contacts you and requests that the incoming club president, secretary and treasurer all attend the CLE training look at it as an opportunity to build your team. Encourage attendance so we have all three club officers at the CLE Training.

There is no “I” in Team. It will be well worth the invested time.

East Hawaii club steps up for YMCA

Elbow grease and Kiwanis funds are helping the Island of Hawaii YMCA reach even more children this year.

The Kiwanis Club of East Hawaii learned that the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation can award nonprofit organizations a $10,000 check if they execute a project for another nonprofit organization supporting children in the community.

The Weinberg Foundation aims to assist financially disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and families through grants to service organizations.

The Kiwanis club chose to give this benefit to the Island of Hawaii YMCA, which works to meet the health and human service needs of families and children. Its services range from preschool and after school care to health and wellness activities.

But the club’s gift to the center wasn’t only financial. With the help of its sponsored Circle K club at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the club began renovating the walls of the facility by cleaning and repainting them and refurbishing the bathrooms.

The significance of their dirty work wasn’t lost on those who helped.

“The project brought the Kiwanis and Circle K members together for an opportunity to work and get to know each other better,” said Kiwanian Delmar Kleckner. “The pre-school program serves many families in the Hilo community and having a clean, safe and well maintained facility goes a long way in providing this much needed service.”

The YMCA annually serves 2,500 children, ages 3-18 years old, most of whom are from lower income families and require scholarships so they can participate in the Y’s programs. The Kiwanis/Weinberg grant will be used to help the YMCA’s scholarship fund.

–Courtney Meyer

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Kiwanis Rosefloat of Pasadena ClubDave & Chris WallachK I W A N I S R O S E F L O ATcolumn is sponsored by a $500 donation from

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The ROSE FLOAT PROVIDES a WHOLESOME EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE KIWANIS FAMILY

The Kiwanis International Rose Float provides an opportunity for 8,000 Key Club, Circle K, Builders Club, and Kiwanis members to decorate the Kiwanis float and about 15 additional floats throughout December.

But this isn’t about decorating a Rose float. This is about thousands of Key Club, Circle K, Builders Club, and Kiwanis members who are:

• Having fun with the Kiwanis family• Building character• Learning teamwork and leadership skills• Creating community and friendships• Gaining job skills

Your contribution will help finance this wholesome, community experience for our Kiwanis-family teens and adults.

Kiwanis International Rose Float

Please sponsor your 2014 Kiwanis International Rose Float:Special Donor’s Plaque ................................. $65

Specify inscription:

Flower Buyer ..................................................$25Sweatshirt ..................................................$25 T-shirt ..................................................$15Rose Float Pin ..................................................$5

Please send your donation and contact information to:

Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis District OfficeAttn: Rose Float Committee8360 Red Oak St., Suite 201

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Questions? Dave Wallach, (626) [email protected]

Float Rider ................................................$2,500 If space is available

Platinum Sponsor ....................................$1,000 $1,590 value: 1 banner patch, 1 plaque, 150 lapel pins, 250 opportunity drawing tickets

Gold Sponsor................................................$750 $1,240 value: 1 banner patch, 1 plaque, 100 lapel pins, 200 opportunity drawing tickets

Silver Sponsor ............................................. $500 $825 value: 1 banner patch, 75 lapel pins, 125 opportunity drawing tickets

Bronze Sponsor ............................................$250 $425 value: 1 banner patch, 40 lapel pins, 50 opportunity drawing tickets

Supporter.....................................................$125 1 banner patch


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WHAT IF YOU COULD SAVE A BABY’S LIFE?With The Eliminate Project, you can. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one

baby every nine minutes. But three doses of a 60-cent vaccine can protect babies—and

their mothers too. Kiwanis and UNICEF have joined forces to bring this vaccine to 40

countries, eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth by 2015. What can you do now?

Grow your club, because you’ll need strength to take on the challenges of the campaign.

Learn about MNT, and advocate for the cause. Over the next five years, the work you do

to eliminate MNT will change the world. Find resources at www.TheEliminateProject.org.

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More than 100 Cal-Nev-Ha clubs have been recognized as

“Distinguished Clubs” for the 2011-2012 year.

“Kiwanis International Past President Alan Penn has notified

me that the Cal-Nev-Ha District has been named a Distinguished District,” Past Gov. Richard “Dick” Olmstead said. “This honor is earned only through the collective effort of our entire membership. The distinguished districts will be recognized during the closing session in Vancouver. It will be my honor, along with 2011-2012 District Secretary Pete Horton, to represent the CNH District.”

Congratulations to the following divisions and Lt Governors:

Division 3, Cathy Keen; Division 4, Rocio Brooks; Division 5, David Hillman; Division 8, Rayanne Frazier; Division 11, Shirley Nakawatase; Division 12, Grant Imper; Division 18, Larry Roberts; Division 20, Dave Smith; Division 22, Adele Rugg; Division 27, Tony Montalbo; Division 28, Len Yelinek; Division 30, Mike Fields; Division 31, Richard Higgins;

Congratulations to the Carriers of Service Division 33, Joe Johnson; Division 34, Judy Litteer; Division 35, Lon Salgren; Division 36, Max Tidler; Division 37, Warren Sargent; Division 38, Patty Rardon; Division 39, Larry Mower; Division 42, Gary Gray; Division 44, Bernie Bowes;

Division 5, Lee Pisiewski; Division 46, Al Smith.

“I thank the entire team for your leadership last year,” said Past Gov. Olmstead.

”Your efforts are in no way diminished by not being named a

distinguished division. It took all of us, working on the same goal of service to our communities, to earn the recognition as a distinguished district. I thank each of you for your part,” Olmstead said.

Past Gov. Dick Olmstead


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You have a say in the issues that shape our organization. So lift your voice and

add your vote—join us for the 98th Annual Kiwanis International Convention.

Experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Enjoy the fellowship of

people who share your Kiwanis commitment. Energize your club with new

information and fresh inspiration.

Shape the future. Share the experience.

Register for the Kiwanis International convention.

You have a voice. You have a vote. You have a place

in Vancouver.

June 27–30


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Outside the city. Beyond beautiful.

Patti Barsotti will seek election in June to the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees.

The election will be at the Kiwanis International Convention in Vancouver on June 27-30.

If you are a registered delegate from your Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis club at the international convention, you will have the chance to vote for Past Gov. Patti, who is the endorsed candidate from the Cal-Nev-Ha District.

Here’s a little bit about her:Candidate: Patti BarsottiClub: San Ramon Valley

District: California-Nevada-Hawaii, Past GovernorWhy did you decide to run for office? Serving on and presiding over Kiwanis International

committees has provided awareness of what can be accomplished by accepting additional leadership responsibilities. Kiwanians’ passion for service, my excitement as The Eliminate Project region coordinator for USA 4 and the teamwork of our Kiwanians inspires me to do everything possible to shepherd ideas to strengthen and grow Kiwanis.

What qualifies you to become an officer of Kiwanis International?

I have 23 years of hands-on Kiwanis service and demonstrated volunteer leadership skills, coupled with 40 years in the financial profession, all provide a solid foundation allowing me to step forward, to continue to learn and contribute. Please see www.pattibarsotti.org for a detailed list of background and qualifications.

How will you leave your mark on Kiwanis? As a past Kiwanis International officer, I would like to

look back and say I inspired a little piece of our success in strengthening our Kiwanis organization by growing membership and increasing service and motivating others to get involved, thereby changing the world.

Biographical informationJoined Kiwanis in 1989, fellow members and service have

taught me what it means to be a Kiwanian. Honored to be District Life member, and Tablet of Honor recipient, Hixson, Dunlap and Charter Zeller Fellow. Super distinguished, with honors hall of fame, lieutenant governor 2000-2001. Distinguished district governor 2005-2006. www.pattibarsotti.org/pattis-life-of-service.html.

For more information about Patti, consult her campaign website or contact her campaign manager, Mark McDonald, at [email protected]. Find Patti on Facebook.

Meet Patti Barsotti: Candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee


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he Kiwanis Family House will hold its inaugural “An Evening with the Stars of Kiwanis Family House” recognition event on Saturday, July 20.

The gala will be held in the Atrium at Shriners Hospital, located on the campus of the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and will showcase the Kiwanis Clubs and individuals who consistently provide significant financial support

to the Kiwanis Family House.

Among the Kiwanis clubs being honored at the event are Citrus Heights; Lincoln; KFH Club; Rancho Murieta; Greater Sacramento; Carmichael; Auburn; Folsom; Davis; La Canada AM and Roseville.

Several individuals, including Division 44 Lt. Gov.-elect Guy Blair, will also be recognized for their contributions. Blair will be presented with a Bright Award to honor his outstanding service and commitment to the community. This award was named for Vern and Leona Bright, founders of the Kiwanis Family House.

Other individual award recipients will be announced at the event, which will also be attended by officials from both the UC Davis Medical Center

and Shriners Hospitals.For 29 years, the Kiwanis

Family House has provided temporary housing and support to more than 20,000 families of ill or injured patients being treated at UC Davis Medical Center and Shriners Hospital. This has been done with the support of approximately 90 sponsoring Kiwanis clubs in California and Nevada, as well as with countless volunteer hours from Kiwanis family members and the community at large.

The Kiwanis Family House is a premier Kiwanis project, and has been described by Kiwanis International Immediate Past President Alan Penn as “one of the top five high-impact projects in all of Kiwanis International.”

For more information, visit www.kiwanisfamilyhouse.org.

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In Celebration of a Life of Service

Dedication of Bench at Rady Children’s Hospital in Memory of La Mesa Kiwanian Oscar Knight

Ray Bello of Fletcher Hills offered an original heart-felt poem in memory of Oscar. Bob Jackson of Alpine served as emcee. Meanwhile, members of Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids and Circle K brought their creativity to designs in quarters for the annual Miracle Mile of Quarters.

Gladys Knight thanked the audience of nearly 200 people who attended the dedication celebration for their support and many kindnesses over the past year since Oscar died from effects of Agent Orange when serving in Vietnam. La Mesa Kiwanis members gathered with Gladys following the ceremony: from left, Dennis Wilkes (whose company manufactured the bench), Bob Battenfield (Oscar’s “dad”), Secretary Steve Blake, Director Connie Butt, Club President Bob Shultz, and Division 31 Lt. Governor Glenna Bloemen. Photos by Bob Battenfield

Dedication of Bench at Rady Children’s Hospitalin Memory of La Mesa Kiwanian and Past Gov. Oscar Knight

In celebration of aLife of Service

Gladys Knight thanked the audience of nearly 200 people who attended the dedication celebration for their support and many kindnesses over the past year since Oscar died from effects of Agent Orange when serving in Vietnam. La Mesa Kiwanis members gathered with Gladys following the ceremony: from left, Dennis Wilkes (whose company manufactured the bench); Bob Battenfield; Secretary Steve Blake; Director Connie Butt; Club President Bob Shultz and Division 31 Lt. Governor Glenna Bloemen.

Photos by Bob Battenfield

Ray Bello, at podium, of Fletcher Hills offered an original heart-felt poem in memory of Oscar. Bob Jackson of Alpine, CA served as emcee. Meanwhile, members of Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids and Circle K brought their creativity to designs in quarters for the annual Miracle Mile of Quarters.

In Celebration of a Life of Service

Dedication of Bench at Rady Children’s Hospital in Memory of La Mesa Kiwanian Oscar Knight

Ray Bello of Fletcher Hills offered an original heart-felt poem in memory of Oscar. Bob Jackson of Alpine served as emcee. Meanwhile, members of Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids and Circle K brought their creativity to designs in quarters for the annual Miracle Mile of Quarters.

Gladys Knight thanked the audience of nearly 200 people who attended the dedication celebration for their support and many kindnesses over the past year since Oscar died from effects of Agent Orange when serving in Vietnam. La Mesa Kiwanis members gathered with Gladys following the ceremony: from left, Dennis Wilkes (whose company manufactured the bench), Bob Battenfield (Oscar’s “dad”), Secretary Steve Blake, Director Connie Butt, Club President Bob Shultz, and Division 31 Lt. Governor Glenna Bloemen. Photos by Bob Battenfield


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KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA FOUNDATIONSERVING THE CHILDREN

ata show that injury is the

leading cause of death in the U.S. for children 14 and under. Data also reveals that 90% of these injuries can be prevented through education, awareness and enforcement (laws and regulations).

So why then are so many children dying as a result of unintentional injuries?

There is a widespread belief that injuries are the result of “accidents.” An accident can be defined as an unforeseen and unplanned event.

A car crash is an unplanned event, but unforeseen? A review of the crash scene reveals this is often not the case. For example, investigations following car crashes and the injuries that result often show driver error: driving while intoxicated, speeding, not being properly restrained, etc. Is the resulting injury therefore unforeseen?

Referring to a car crash as an ʺaccidentʺ contributes to

the perception that the crash cannot be prevented; when, in fact, very few crashes occur because of uncontrollable circumstances. The same holds true for most other common “accidents:” A child who suffers brain injury because he or she wasn’t wearing a bicycle helmet; a baby who suffers broken bones or worse when they tumble down the stairs because no safety gate was present; or a child who needlessly drowns in the family pool because safety alarms and fencing were not installed.

Injury prevention is based on the principle that injuries are predictable and preventable. The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation encourages you to disseminate this principle when promoting injury prevention in your community. For ideas to get you started, visit our website.

For more information, visit www.cnhkiwanis foundation/supports/

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F O U N D AT I O N M E S S A G Eis sponsored by a $375 donation from the

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Home club of Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Past Foundation President Pat Liddell

Glendale, Calif.

Injuries are no accident

Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation promotes safety for children.


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Champions for Children:To help our donors become more involved in our projects, we created Champions for Children, an annual sustaining donor program which provides the Foundation with an unrestricted source of revenue. This year, First Lady Donna has adopted this program as a way to encourage others to support her First Lady’s focus. For more information about the Champions for Children initiative, including how to become a Champion and receive a commemorative pin, visit cnhfoundation.org. Donations to Champions for Children are set up as monthly automatic deductions from your credit card or debit card.

Distinguished Service Award (DSA):This Foundation award is presented to a Kiwanian or community member in appreciation for “many hours of service to Kiwanis and the community.” Distinguished Service Awards support our Pediatric Trauma Program, club grants, Service Leadership Programs Scholarships & Leadership Training and our other program services. A Distinguished Service Award is available for a $150 one-time donation and can come from your club’s service account.

Friends of the Foundation 2013:Friends of the Foundation support the Foundation’s Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Scholarship Fund, or may designate their contribution as unrestricted, allowing the Board to allocate the contribution depending on the current need. Yearly gifts of all sizes are accepted. For as little as $100 per year you too can become a Friend of the Foundation and receive a beautiful plaque that can be updated yearly with your continued support.

Kiwanis Professional Center:Support the Kiwanis Professional Center through the purchase of “Building Bonds” and/or “Building Bricks.” Commemorative inscribed bricks are available and are a thoughtful way to memorialize an event, a club or a person. Bricks are available in incriments of $150, $250, $500 or $1,000, depending on the amount of wording inscribed. An original brick is placed at the Kiwanis Professional Center. A keepsake brick is available for an additional fee for you or your honoree.

www.cnhfoundation.orgGo to our web site to donate today

How you can helpMake a donation today to the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation

F O U N D A T I O N N E W S

Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc. & Rae Whitby-Brummer

District [email protected]

is sponsored by a $1,000 donation from




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Oakland Athletics vs. Texas RangersSUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2013 @ 1:00PM

O.co Coliseum | 7000 Coliseum Way | Oakland CA 94621

» A’s Silent Auction of Game Used Equipment − 100% of the auction proceeds go to The Eliminate Project

» Pre-game tailgate sponsored by East Bay Kiwanis Clubs starts at 10am in the parking lot

» If enough tickets are sold, Cal-Nev-Ha District Governor Gary Jander may throw out the First Pitch!

KIWANIS DAY DISCOUNTED PRICINGTicket Categories Kiwanis Discounted

PricingLower Box Seats $30

To purchase tickets, please make checks out to Brian Dahlquist, LTG and mail them to:

Rick Stern30 Tevis PlacePalo Alto, CA 94301

For more information, please contact: Rick Stern [email protected] or 650.326.7050

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS JULY 4, 2013Don’t Miss Out!


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TICKET INFORMATION: Mark [email protected]

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Sept. 6 vs. Texas Rangers

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TICKET INFORMATION: Rocio [email protected]

Padres vs. Arizona DiamondbacksFATHER’S DAY, June 16 @ 1 p.m.

Kiwanis Day at Petco ParkMore than $7,000 raised for ELIMINATE

in first two years.Come join in the fun as Kiwanis and Key Club

from all of enjoy a day at the ballpark. Portions of the proceeds go toward Project Eliminate, a partnership program between Kiwanis International and UNICEF, which is working to eradicate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus from mothers and their unborn children in developing countries. $1.80 is all it costs for a set of three vaccinations.

A pre-game tailgate party will occur at 14th and Imperial in the parking lot diagonally across from the 12th and Imperial Transit Center in front of the Mission Brewery.

Special recognition on the field for the Division that sells the most or raises the most.

Pre-game ceremony highlighting Kiwanis efforts locally, regionally and worldwide.

TICKET INFORMATION: Donna Hill (760) 213-1863 [email protected]


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To add your Kiwanis Club or individual member as a sponsor, e-mail:

[email protected]

THANK YOU TO THESE $100 SPONSORS OF “THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS” for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

The Objects of

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Adopted unanimously at the1924 Kiwanis International Convention

in Denver, Colo. after Kiwanis President Edmund Arras gave an empassioned speech explaining the

proposed Objects.

During the same convention, the delegates voted to change the organization’s name to simply “Kiwanis International.”

KIWANIS CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT: (877) 597-1770 www.cnhkiwanis.org • KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL: (800) KIWANIS www.kiwanis.org

–DIVISION 1– Past Lt. Gov. Brad Guske

–DIVISION 3– Past Foundation President Pat & Pam Liddell

–DIVISION 6– Past Lt. Gov. Dennis & Heather Hodges Kiwanis Club of Uptown Riverside

–DIVISION 11– Past Lt. Gov. Tom Bauer

–DIVISION 14– Kiwanis Club of Early Risers- Yuba City

–DIVISION 15– Past Lt. Gov. Sheri Haendiges

–DIVISION 19– Past Lt. Gov. John & Elaine Nichelson

–DIVISION 20– Past Lt. Gov. Bob & Deanne Masino

–DIVISION 22– Past Lt. Gov. Adele Rugg Past District Trustee Roy & Audrey Kagawa

–DIVISION 23– Past District Treasurer Al Sieczkowski

–DIVISION 24– Past Lt. Gov. Richard Benitez Past Lt. Gov. Hilding Larson Past President Jimmy Quinonez

–DIVISION 27– Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi Past Lt. Gov. Tony & Dianne Montalbo

–DIVISION 28– Marti Marek Lt. Gov. Larry Petrik Past Lt. Gov. Len Yelinek Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Strip

–DIVISION 31– Foundation Exec. Director Pete & Dianne Horton District Governor Gary & Donna Jander Past District Trustee Ken & Pat Umbarger

–DIVISION 33– Kiwanis Club of Westchester, Bakersfield

–DIVISION 34– Past Lt. Gov. Judy Litteer Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto

–DIVISION 37– Kiwanis Club of Oceanside Pacific

–DIVISION 38– Imm. Past Gov. Richard & Cheryl Olmstead

–DIVISION 39– Kiwanis Club of Shasta Dam

–DIVISION 41– Kiwanis Club of Laguna Hills- Saddleback

–DIVISION 42– Kiwanis Club of Camarillo Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks

–DIVISION 45– Past Gov. Tom & Cheryl Millham

–DIVISION 47– Past Lt. Gov. Dave Knackert

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