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MY FELLOW KIWANIANS,
In my opinion I am writing to the greatest Kiwanians in all of Kiwanis. I am giving all of you an invitation to
the 99th annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The Marriott is a new renovated facility with all the
amenities. Everything is on one floor; TV monitors are available at just about every turn to make finding
workshops easier than in the past.
Governor Leigh A. Chagnon
Next Issue July
Submission deadline
July 1
GOVERNOR’S MAY MESSAGE Governor Leigh Chagnon
Energize the Dream… Small Hand+ Big Dreams = Bright Futures!
# Kids Need Kiwanis
Governor-Elect Dale has been working very hard to have workshops
that offer some great new ideas. He is bringing in folks from outside
Kiwanis with a fresh look on how to accomplish the goal of new club
growth and strengthening throughout the district. From what I
understand they will interest first time attendees as well Kiwanians of
many years. I am personally inviting as many as possible of all our new
Kiwanians to attend and learn more and get ideas to take back to our
local clubs. I strongly encourage each club do their best to have at
least two members attend. That way your club won’t miss any of the
workshops.
Get a jump on next year presidents and secretaries with CLE. This year
at convention the CLE will be divided again like we did at Mid-Winter.
with a class just for presidents and a different one for secretaries as
well as anybody interested in learning all the new ways the reports are
being done. I am also inviting secretaries that have been in their
positions for a while to see the new reporting methods that have
changed since last year.
CONVENTION EDITION
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FROM THE EDITOR Don Ritter
Allow me to add my two cents to the comments of others. Reading some descriptions of what will be offered at the convention, I feel we can be absolutely certain that it will be a most worthwhile experience for all who attend. I certainly urge you to make your plans to be in attendance August 11, 12, and 13 for an extraordinary Kiwanis KT Convention.
On another subject, your help in providing articles and pictures has been and continues to be greatly appreciated. Without you, there will be no KT Notes. Understanding how busy each of you are I, nonetheless, want to remind you of how your contributions can help us improve your newsletter.
First, please remember to type your articles using MS Word. We occasionally receive copies of club bulletins and newspapers that are sometimes technologically impossible to copy. I need to tell you that we are not supposed to use articles from newspapers and other publications because of copyright laws. Therefore, when we receive newspaper, television, radio, and other similar articles, we cannot print them.
Another way you can help us prepare the KT Notes is to write those articles. Strange as that statement is, I need to explain why I say that. We often receive pictures with no accompanying articles or other explanations. Additionally, we often receive very limited and brief narratives typed in an email. We frequently cannot use email messages because they lack adequate information. It is most helpful if your article is written using MS Word attaching it to your email. That may be why your articles do not appear in the KT Notes. We often receive articles that report club meetings, reports intended for the Kiwanians in that club, and that’s another reason why they may not be printed. Remember, one of the important criteria for printing articles in the KT Notes is that they are to be useful for Kiwanians as reports of what is being done by our clubs and a division that fulfills the Kiwanis mission of serving children and community
It is important to remember that an article hastily written and inadequately edited, at best slows the process of compiling the KT Notes. Your editor tries to assist you with editorial corrections, but in submitting an article hastily and not carefully written and not polished may result in that article not being printed due to the lack of time your editor has to make those corrections.
Thank you for understanding and for doing all you can do to make your KT Notes possible and better. We want to print your articles. Our intent is always to serve you and other Kiwanians in the KT Kiwanis District.
I want to thank every club and club member that has given to Linda’s service project. There will be a
time set aside for all of us to put these bags of teacher supplies together for you to take back to your
local schools.
In closing I want to thank all of you for all you have done during this year. Come enjoy the learning
opportunities and service. You will have opportunities to have great fellowship and meet new friends,
creating friendships that could last a life time. I would love to celebrate the end of this phenomenal
year with each one of you. Linda and I will never forget all the folks we have met. YOU ALL ARE THE
GREATEST!
GOVERNOR’S MAY MESSAGE- CONTINUED
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JUST FOR LAUGHS
A little boy was sitting on the curb with a gallon of turpentine, shaking it up and watching all the bubbles. A while later, a priest came along and asked the little boy what he had. The little boy replied, “This is the most powerful liquid in the world, it’s called turpentine.” The Priest said, “No, the most powerful liquid in the world is Holy Water. If you take some of this Holy Water and rub it on a pregnant woman's belly, she'll pass a healthy baby.” The little boy replied, “You take some of this turpentine and rub it on a cat's bottom, and he'll pass a Harley Davidson.”
KT DISTRICT SECRETARY FRAN’S CORNER
Fran Marion KY-TN Kiwanis District Secretary-Treasurer
URGENT - club election reports are due, on line, by June 1st. Also please report the name of your membership chairperson.
Watch for information from your lieutenant governor-elect for CLE training this summer. Any interested club member is welcome to attend with the officers.
Secretaries, have you updated member information with correct emails and addresses and phone numbers in the member section of your dashboard on Kiwanis One? Is your meeting information up to date in the system? Mark your calendar for the District Convention in August – all clubs need to send delegates Fran
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Coming this summer Kiwanis Club Leadership
Education Training
Have you made plans to attend?
Mark Garman, Leadership Development Coordinator
502-262-2321 or [email protected]
Please make the effort to attend one of the regional CLE training sessions planned for your division or region. Contact your current Lt. Governor, or the incoming Lt. Governor to find out when and where these important training sessions will be held. All 2017-18 Presidents and Secretaries must attend before taking over in October. As always, these sessions are open to all members interested in club leadership. Call or email Mark Garman, District Leadership Development Coordinator, with your questions:
Division 1 & 2 Don Ritter Mark Garman [email protected] [email protected] Division 3 & 4 Bob Ergenbright [email protected]
Division 5 David Coulter Audrey Jones [email protected] [email protected] Division 6 Bob Ergenbright [email protected] Division 7 David Coulter Audrey Jones [email protected] [email protected]
Division 8 & 9 & 16 Fran Marion Chuck Fletcher [email protected] [email protected]
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Division 10 Mark Garman [email protected] Division 11 & 18 Jim Mann [email protected]
Division 13 Fran Marion Chuck Fletcher [email protected] [email protected] Division 14 Don Ritter [email protected]
Division 15 & 17 Jim Mann [email protected]
Please email trainer for information about your training.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR TRAINING
Governor-Elect Dale Hawkins convened training for his class of lieutenant-governors April 28-30 at Cumberland Falls. Rhonda Vrell did her usual superb job as Kiwanis International trainer. KI Trustee Barbara Thompson was also in attendance as an observer and supporter. Governor-Elect Dale’s theme for 2017-2018 is “A Future Begins Today, Not Tomorrow.”
Convention
Tentative
Agenda
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PAST GOVERNORS RETREAT
P.R. Cook, Past Governor On April 21, 22 and 23 a group of past Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis governors converged on Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia where Past Governor P.R. Cook and Myra hosted the annual Past Governors Retreat. Combining Kiwanis business with pleasure that included dinner at Park Place Restaurant where they were joined by Bobbie Fant (wife of Past Governor Leonard Fant), were current Governor Leigh Chagnon, Ken and Bobbie Clawson, P.R. and Myra Cook, Chuck Fletcher, Mark and Michelle Garman, Glen and Joan Kleine, C.D. and Joanne Reece, Charlie and Kathy Ridenour, Don Ritter,
and Jim and Harriet Westmoreland. On Saturday they traveled to Rock City on top of Lookout Mountain where they ate lunch at Café 7 on the bluff of the mountain. Following lunch the group toured the gardens and enjoyed a Birds of Prey presentation. As is the custom, the retreat closed on Sunday with a spiritual message, presented this year by Chuck Fletcher.
Convention
Registration
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A GRANT COUNTY AKTION CLUB SUPERHERO PARTY Susie Jang Kiwanis of Covington-Kenton
The Covington-Kenton County Kiwanis Club, the Williamstown Kiwanis Club, the Northern Kentucky Young Professionals Kiwanis Club, the Kenton County K-Kids and the Scott High School Key Club ALL joined forces to host a Superhero Party for the Grant County Aktion Club! Captain America, Spiderman, Kylo Ren, Princess Elsa, Mini Captain America and even a Ghostbuster attended to make the day special. Princess Elsa brought a basket of yummy goodies!! There was a trivia contest, meet and greet, photo ops, and breakfast with all the superheroes. Kylo Ren, himself, presented the Aktion Club president with a personal gift to show his appreciation for their hospitality!
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TELLICO VILLAGER WINS GOVERNOR’S AWARD Ray Scott, Tellico Village Kiwanis
Fred Kyle of Tellico Village won the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Star award from Loudon County at an award recognition ceremony held February 12, 2017. “I didn’t even know I was up for the award until I was told I won,” said Fred. Fred was honored for his volunteer work at STAR therapeutic riding academy on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village. Fred is a Horse Leader and volunteers at STAR about five hours a week. Fred is also a cofounder of “Horses for Hero’s” at STAR being a distinguished war veteran himself, having served two deployments to Vietnam. “I just want to help the disabled veterans who gave so much for our country,” said Fred. “The Kiwanis Club also sponsors a horse named Norman at STAR,” said Fred. “We are very proud of Fred Kyle and his much deserved Governor’s award,” said Phil Rothrock President of the Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village.
AN EASTER EGG HUNT IN BEREA Bereans took part recently in the 80th Kiwanis club Easter egg hunt. After eighty years, the club decided
to try something new this year. They had a special hunt just for kids with different needs. They realized last
year, they needed a change. “Trying to get them in with the other kids was a little bit of a problem working
that out, so we decided this year we would do a special needs section for all of our special needs kids so
they would have the opportunity to hunt for eggs the same as the other children,” said David Ollinger, a
past president of the club. This is one way the Berea Kiwanis club focuses on service to children and the
community.
HELPING HANDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF Tom Bonny, Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna recently received a check from members of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Sterling to be used for disaster relief following the March 1st storms in Estill County. Mt. Sterling has always been one of the strongest clubs in the Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis District and the Irvine-Ravenna Club appreciates their support. The Irvine-Ravenna Club is using this contribution as well as a contribution of their own for disaster relief. The Irvine-Ravenna club is working with the Helping Hands Outreach program to make sure that the funds are used in a manner that will be most useful to the relief efforts.
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WINCHESTER KIWANIS CLUB BUG (BRINGING UP GRADES) PROGRAM
Russ Morrison, Winchester Kiwanis You know its springtime when the trees and flowers bloom, and the when the bugs return. A few Kiwanis Club members were visiting elementary schools recently and found the schools were running over with BUGs. They had the regular BUGs and BUGs that could read well. They even had Super BUGs (all A's for the third grading period). They even helped their fellow BUG friends. We knew spring was actually in the area, when the Easter Bunny showed up at Shearer Elementary School. If you are wondering about the BUGs I mentioned earlier, they refer to the different types of awards presented by the Winchester Kiwanis Club to third grade students for improving their skills and for bringing up grades this term in all of the Clark County Elementary Schools. At this point with six weeks left for the students to improve their skills on their way to the fourth grade, approximately 93% of the 403 third graders have improved, maintained or brought up a grade since the first grading period. Their goal now is for all of their classmates to get a BUG award to be rewarded with a yearend cupcake and ice cream social. The BUGs in the system are all working for the Distinguished School distinction. The future for Clark County students and this community is exciting to say the least.
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A COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENT IN FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
On April 9 the Kiwanis Club of Franklin-Simpson sponsored their annual Easter egg hunt on the court house lawn. Children enjoyed the appearance of the Easter Bunny and were anxious to begin the hunt for their share of 5,000 eggs that were hidden by volunteers. Club president Felicia Bland admitted that "It's a lot of work, but it's because when you look at these faces and you see the kids when they win something even if it's the smallest thing, that makes it all worthwhile." There were special prizes with some of the eggs, and children who found those eggs could claim those prizes. There were even prizes for the some of the adults accompanying the children. The prizes included: restaurant coupons, bikes, Girl Scout cookies, large
pizzas from Pizza Hut, a cook book, and donations from the hardware store, trophy shop and sporting goods place. There were many volunteers who helped with other things in addition to putting out the eggs. Among other things, they passed out prizes and took charge of crowd control. They included people from the Kiwanis Club, Northside Baptist Church, Franklin Masonic Lodge, and the Salvation Army. President Bland made sure that she expressed appreciation to all of the participants, the volunteers and those who donated prizes. It was definitely a community event.
Learn about
Convention
Workshops
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PROJECT SEVIER – A REQUEST FOR SUPPORT David Coulter, Sevierville Kiwanis President
This is a request for support from Kiwanis clubs throughout the KT District for the Kiwanis Club of Sevierville in the Legacy of Play Contest brought to us by Kiwanis International. We are pleased to announce the submission of the Mt. Ton of Fun Inclusive Playground Project. Your vote can give us an opportunity to win $25,000.00 worth of Playground equipment if we win the contest. To vote, go to this link (Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.) and click on “ENTRIES” where you will find the Mt. Ton of Fun entry. We hope you will help by voting for our project and spreading the word by providing this information to other Kiwanis clubs in your Division and in our District. We hope that the City of Sevierville and Project Sevier will share the following link for others to vote. . Voting begins May 16 and goes through May 31. You can vote as many times as you want. Please vote frequently during the May 16-31 time frame. I believe that the Kiwanis Club of Sevierville is the only Kiwanis Club involved in this contest with Landscape Structures through Recreational Concepts. We want you to know that we are also organizing a golf scramble for June 6.
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WILLIAMSTOWN KIWANIS CELEBRATE YOUTH, HONOR VETERANS AND EMPOWER PEOPLE CHALLENGED BY A DISABILITY
Correy Eimer, Kiwanis Club of Williamstown, Kentucky
The Williamstown Kiwanis certainly kept busy during late April and early May. In a span of only a week, they took on three separate community service projects. On April 26th, in partnership with Williamstown Baptist Church (as host), they provided lunch for twenty of the top academic seniors from Grant County and Williamstown High Schools. Students shared their future plans and were given words of advice and encouragement. Also, during the first week of May, the club fulfilled their commitment to honor the service of recently deceased United States Veterans by putting up flags for funeral processions at the Kentucky
Veterans Cemetery North, in Williamstown. Finally, the Williamstown Aktion Club partied with clients of NorthKey Community Care during their inaugural "Super Hero Day" on May 3rd. NorthKey Community Care is Northern Kentucky's regional comprehensive care organization that serves people with intellectual, mental and emotional disabilities. A game of 'super hero trivia' was played, prizes were awarded and there was, of course, plenty to eat!
BOONE COUNTY SPONORS BENEFIT
Steve Sturgil, President Boone County
The Kiwanis Club of Boone County recently sponsored an event at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport called a “Sidways” Wine Tasting benefit. There were 50 people in attendance and there were several contributors who could not be present. Former president of Covington/Kenton County Kiwanis, Jordan Jang provided live music. Kiwanian Diug Ziegler served as auctioneer for the live and silent auction. President Steve Sturgil gave an interactive slide presentation through which he shared information and showed videos of the wineries of the Central Coast AVA Region of California. The funds raised were used to support Rob’s Kids, Scarf It Up, and Mentoring Plus.
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KIWANIS KASINO NIGHT IN LEXINGTON
Edye Bryant, Lexington Kiwanis The first annual Kiwanis Club of Lexington Kasino Night took place April 22nd. The event was held at Castle Post (aka The Castle near Versailles). Attendees enjoyed a silent auction, hors doeuvres, and an exciting evening of Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold'em, and Dice. Nearly 100 people were in attendance including some from Kiwanis Partners, Harrison Elementary School, and UK Shoulder To Shoulder. Plans are already being made for Kiwanis Kasino Night 2018.
The Kiwanis Club of Lexington held its April 25th meeting at Harrison Elementary School where Lexington Kiwanians have been volunteering for
nearly 23 years. President John Williams presented Harrison Principal Tammie Frankes a check for $1,000 to assist with the school's summer reading program for kindergarten through second grade and a two week summer school for third through fifth grades.
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We are having a Luau
in Louisville. Join in
the fun! Convention
Delegate
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Kiwanis Club of Paducah Awards Scholarships to Local Students
Kelly Davis, Paducah Kiwanis Eighteen students from three area high schools were honored at The Kiwanis Club of Paducah meeting on Thursday, May 4. The Club distributed $18,000 in scholarships with each student receiving $1,000 to be used toward continuing education. Scholarship recipients (see accompanying photo) from McCracken County High School were: Barton Trace Christmas, Josh Grogan, Robert Boston Hicks, Dustyn Hofer, John Daniel Holtgrewe, Emily Hulette, Shelbe Brook Overby, Lauren Nicole Smith, Mallory Leigh Thompson, John Russell Wolfe. Recipients from Paducah Tilghman High School were: Vanessa Shawntee Davis, Talia Claire Housman, Claire Elizabeth Kelly, Caroline Lee Meiners, Jose Roberto dos Remedios, Landon Cole Rutherford, Michael Ellen Walden. Recipients from St. Mary High School were: Julianne Marie Koenig. In 2016, $14,000 in scholarship money was distributed to students from area schools. The Kiwanis Scholarship Fund is supported through annual ham sales and other fundraisers throughout the year.
CLUB CLINIC
Fran Marion KY-TN Kiwanis District Secretary-Treasurer
Who are the delegates at DCON?
At any district convention, each club shall be entitled to seat up to three (3) delegates, two (2) of whom should be the club president and president-designate, as well as nominating three alternates who may serve if any delegate is absent. Club delegates and alternates shall be active members of the clubs they represent. However, the Lieutenant Governor or a past Lieutenant Governor may represent any club in their division not otherwise represented by three delegates. Delegates shall be elected by each club prior to the convention and shall be certified to the district by the club president and secretary. A current or past lieutenant governor representing a club may be certified by the Credentials Committee or its designee.
All officers and past governors of the district who are active members of a club in the district shall be delegates-at-large to all district conventions. To be accredited, a delegate must have paid a convention registration fee, if such is required. There shall be no voting by proxy or absentee ballot.
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Hello New Members!
Alcoa 134 ARW
Commander McGhee Tyson ANGB Cory Halaychik Tammie Smeltzer Athens Athens-
McMinnville Family YMCA Tay Brymer Boone Justin Bailey County Constance Murray
Bowling Ashley Bean Green Preston Hice
Chattanooga Beverly Edge
David Mullins Danville Barbara Ayers
Carrie Shields Tracy Turner- Perkins East Greenup Larra Ferguson County Cindy Shepherd
Erwin Stephanie Moore
Fayetteville Nancy Harris
Franklin County, TN Cindy Houston
Kim Hopkins Larry Lockhart Andrea Plattenburg Franklin, TN Chance Moore
Greater Martin County Amy Smith
Greeneville, TN Tabitha Ebbert
Harrodsburg Nanya El
Knoxville Zachary Giffin
Richard Hill Laurel County, Jessica Grimes London Kensey Woods
Lawrenceburg, KY Patrick Galloway
Tyler Smith
Salyersville Leighanna Burchell
Millissa Burchell Lisa Cheek Lorena Sizemore Sevierville Bonnie Barnes
Shelbyville, KY Saylor Aylmer
Kelly McNew Stephanie Weir Springfield Clint Primm
Sweetwater Renea LaRue
Tellico Plains Daryl West
Tellico Village, James Bennett Loudon Melanie Bennett
Steven Prevatte Greg Sears Steven Woisin Tullahoma Coty Hall
Versailles William Padgett
Williamstown Cody Sharer
Lyndi Zembrodt
Winchester Susan Mitmesser
Lawrenceburg, TN Rachel Kane
Mekia Wray Louisville Walter Coe
James Ogburn Madisonville, KY John Cabibbo
Maryville Heath Barberry
John Clark Mayfield Bruce Dobyns
Kara Odom McMinnville Celeste Farr
Nashville Calina Burns
Mary Enkema Mary Kerr Bonita Kolb Chris Larkins Melanie Scott Susannah Shumate NKYP Jason Kilmer
Norwood, Knoxville Vernon Corum
Oak Ridge Travis Solomon
Ooltewah- Collegedale Robert Bovell
Owensboro Brandon
Mattingly Paducah Stacey Reason
Kimberly Wallace Melissa Yates Paris Adam Wainscott
Putnam County Matthew
Adermann Rockcastle County Matthew Brown
Keith Pierce April Renner Ruth Venable
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2017 District Convention Tentative Agenda
Revised Edition of Agenda in July Edition of the KT NOTES
Thursday August 10
4:00 PM Set up office
4:00-7:00 PM Set up Foundation Sales/Silent Auction
7:30-9:00 PM Meeting
Friday August 11
8:00-11:30 AM KT District Office Open again after board meetings
10:00-6:00 PM Registration/ Credentials
TBA Foundation Golf Tournament Tee Off
9:30-10:30 AM Education Committee
10:30-11:30 Finance Meeting
TBA Foundation Sales and Silent Auction
AM Set Up Kiwanis Special Interest Displays
12:00-1:00 PM Board Partners Luncheon
12:30-4:45 PM CLE Training / Presidents & Other Members
12:30-4:45 PM CLE Training / Secretaries and Treasurers
2:00 PM Board Meeting 2016-2017
3:00 PM Board Meeting 2017-2018
4:30 PM First Time Attendee Meeting
5:00 PM Past Governor's Dinner
6:30 Opening Session
TBA Foundation Meeting
5/19/17
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2017 District Convention Tentative Agenda
Revised Edition of Agenda in July Edition of the KT NOTES
Saturday August 12
Workshops /Forums
7:00-5:30 PM Registration / Credentials
Breakfast on your own
7:30-12:00 PM KT District Office open again after lunch
10:00-4:00 PM Foundation Sales & Silent Auction
8:00-11:30 AM General Session
12:00-1:15 PM Foundation Luncheon
Workshops/ Forums
1:30-2:15 PM Risky Business-Charles Ridenour
1:30-2:15 PM How to Get the Job Done-PR Cook & Others
1:30-2:15 PM Overcoming Roadblocks- Kendra Skidmore
1:30-2:15 PM New Member Orientation-Whitney Bundren
1:30-2:15 PM Few Hands, Little Money-Chuck Fletcher
2:30-3:15 pm Risky Business-Charles Ridenour
2:30-3:15 pm The Audit in Your Future-Curtis Shinsky & Larry Vickers
2:30-3:15 pm KI Children's Fund- Bob Brinkmann
2:30-3:15 pm Computing 101- Jim Gazay
2:30-3:15 pm SLP Fair
3:30-4:15 pm Is Your Club on Life Support? - Trustee Bert West
3:30-4:15 pm Leadership Development- US Army/ Kate Redding
3:30-4:15 pm KY-TN Foundation
3:30-4:15 pm What is All the Fuss Over? - Kendra Skidmore
3:30-4:15 pm SLP Fair
6:30 pm Governors Celebration Dinner
5/19/17
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2017 District Convention Tentative Agenda
Revised Edition of Agenda in July Edition of the KT NOTES
Sunday August 13
7:00-9:00 AM Registration/ Credentials
TBA Foundation Sales
7:00-8:00 AM Lieutenant Governor Breakfast
8:15-9:15 AM Memorial Service and Roll Call
9:30-11:30 AM Closing Session/House of Delegates
5/19/17
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Workshops
Session 1
1. Liability- Charles Ridenour
Has your club done everything it can do to limit liability exposure? Attend this informative
workshop for information about this very important topic.
2. How to Get the Job Done- P.R. Cook
Are you ready, in the words of the great American humorist, Larry the Cable Guy, to learn
how to get 'er done? This session is for all members, especially those who are thinking
about serving as a club officer, committee chair, lieutenant governor, governor and
leadership at the International level. Steps in the process of Getting 'er Done will be
presented and discussed with a touch of humor added during the session. Join P.R.
Cook and others to be named in this session of humor and information.
3. Overcoming Roadblocks for Membership Recruitment - Kendra Skidmore
Learn innovative ways to overcome roadblocks that we all once have faced in our
club's. Effective strategies shared that have enhanced clubs by providing strength for
years to come with a focus on membership recruitment.
4. New Member Orientation-Whitney Bundren
I joined Kiwanis.... now what? This session will cover all things Kiwanis for new club
members. Join us as we discuss SLPs, committees, leadership opportunities, Kiwanis
International and much more. We are excited that you are a new Kiwanian and look
forward to sharing with you all the amazing opportunities Kiwanis can offer!
5. Few Hands, Little Money-Chuck Fletcher
These are exciting times as Kiwanians face the 21st century, thinking of ways, ideas and
means of reaching our communities through SERVICE.
Our goal in this workshop is to consider how to PLAN, OBSERVE and REACT in touching our
youth and community. We want you to leave with the anticipation of change because
#KidsNeedKiwanis.
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Workshops
Session 2
1. Liability- Charles Ridenour
Has your club done everything it can do to limit liability exposure? Attend this informative
workshop for information about this very important topic.
2. The Audit in Your Future- Curtis Shinsky / Larry Vickers
Learn about the new IRS rules and banking accounts and how to make sure your club is up
to date.
3. KI Children’s Fund- Bob Brinkmann
Learn how your club can apply for a grant to help in your community.
4. Computing 101 –Jim Gazay
This workshop will provide beginners an introduction to computer concepts.
We will focus on four topics: computer basics, the internet, email basics and social
networking.
5. Sponsored Leadership Fair-David Coulter, Sue Fleschner, Steve Phillips, Jim Mann, Edye
Bryant, and Audrey Jones
KT District administrators for Circle K, Key Club, K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club and Key Leader
will be available at individual stations to answer questions and to share their SLP experiences with
workshop participants. The purpose of this session is to assist Kiwanians in sponsoring new SLP
organizations in running, improving and energizing existing SLP clubs. A conversation table will be
available where individuals can share questions and experiences.
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Workshops
Session 3
1. Is your club on Life Support? International Trustee Bert West
Ask Trustee Bert West how to make your club FUN and relevant to your community.
2. “Leadership Development in Today’s World, Presented by the U.S. Army”
During an interactive workshop, attendees will learn about the U.S. Army as related to its
partnership with Kiwanis and the shared values of service, leadership and education. The
workshop will focus on the Army’s commitment to education and leadership development.
Championing of today’s young people does more than help further a student’s
academics or a Soldier’s career, it gives them confidence, leadership skills and opens the
door of opportunity for them to make a difference. Attendees will be encouraged to take
advantage of their leadership position in the community to make an impact on today’s
youth by utilizing key learnings from the workshop. Attendees will also gain insight to the
many scholarship and career opportunities available in the U.S. Army.
3. KY-TN Foundation
No class description available at this time.
4. What is all the fuss over...New Club Opening near you! - Kendra Skidmore
Learn how to OPEN new clubs and why it's important to be involved and supportive in
efforts in your area. Trending statistics that show why there needs to be a balance of club
strengthening and opening new clubs. See what's in store and how to become involved.
5. Sponsored Leadership Fair-David Coulter, Sue Fleschner, Steve Phillips, Jim Mann, Edye
Bryant, and Audrey Jones
KT District administrators for Circle K, Key Club, K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club and Key
Leader will be available at individual stations to answer questions and to share their SLP
experiences with workshop participants. The purpose of this session is to assist Kiwanians in
sponsoring new SLP organizations in running, improving and energizing existing SLP clubs. A
conversation table will be available where individuals can share questions and
experiences.
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First Lady’s Project
Please submit all donations by June 16, 2017
Call for Resolutions and Amendments
District By-laws state that proposed amendments shall be received by the District Secretary at least 60 days prior to the district convention.
Please submit any amendments or resolutions to the District Office by June 9, 2017
KT District Secretary
Call for Convention
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3, of the District Bylaws, this is a call to each chartered club to the annual district convention to be held August 11-13, 2017 in Louisville, KY.
Frances Marion
District Secretary/Treasurer
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Governor’s Celebration Banquet
August 12th at 6:30 pm
Dress in Hawaiian attire!
Music by The Wulfe Brothers!
A Hawaiian Luau
Don’t Miss out on Another Past Governor Performance!
Prizes for Best Dressed Couple Best Single Dressed-Man & Women More Contests………More Fun!
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Foundation Golf Tournament
The convention plans for golf are ready for all players. The events, within the scramble, will be a hole-
in- one contest, the longest drive in the fairway for both men and women, closest to the pin, and
the longest putt.
In addition, we will have a new special indoor putting contest at the hotel. This special contest will be open to all people attending the convention. Men, women, children (at least age 12), can compete in this hole in one contest to win $5,000. Even if you have never held a club in your hands, we will allow you to attempt a long putt to win a grand prize of at least $5,000. Both events are fund raising events for the KT Foundation, entry fees will be charged.
The KY-TN Kiwanis District Foundation operate a store at the Mid-Year Conference and Annual
District Convention by offering wearing apparel for Kiwanis Club members. We are able to
provide shirts that are specific to a particular Kiwanis Club with their club name on the item. We
also provide some items from Kiwanis International.
For the Annual District Convention, all clubs are asked to provide an item that can be used for the
“Live and Silent Auctions” that are available throughout the convention. The Live Auction provides
items for the Foundation Luncheon at the convention. This provides fun and excitement during
the luncheon and raises funds for the Foundations’ many projects, such as, scholarships and
hearing aids for children.
For any information regarding the Foundation, contact Norman Martin, Executive Director at 606-
678-5985 or [email protected].
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