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Claude Cunningham Announces Candidacy for Region 1 Trustee,TX-OK District of Kiwanis

E-Newsletter February 15, 2018

Serving the Children of the World since 1973



Claude Cunningham

Some Mansfield KiwanisMembers Share TheirThougths on ClaudeCunninham's TrusteeCandidacy: "As a long-term member of the

Kiwanis Club of Mansfield, I am

very excited that Claude

Cunningham has announced his

candidacy for Trustee. Claude has

served multiple years in leadership

roles both for our club and our

Division. Please support this

dedicated Kiwanian and

community Difference Maker." ~Todd Simmons, Past Lt. Gov.,

Division 39 and Past Club

President

"I believe Claude Cunningham is

uniquely qualified to serve as

District Trustee due to his years of

experience both in the the public

schools and his long standing

interest and involvement in

Kiwanis. He has served as

Division 39's Lieutenant Governor,

as Club President, and in several

capacities as a board member and

committee chair, and is very well

versed in how Kiwanis does things

at division, district, and

International levels. Add to that

his affable personality and natural

abilities as a people person, and

we would be fortunate to have him

as our District Trustee."

~Steve Standefer, Club

Secretary

"Claude's years as a pivotal leader

for our Club and community plus

his dedication to students from his

three decades in public education,

first as an educator and then as an

administrator, reflect the highest

qualities of being a Kiwanian. I

Today, I announce my desire to serve as Trustee of Region 1of the T - O District. I would appreciate your support in thiseffort.

I have listed below some of those things which, I believe, lendcredibility to my ability to serve as your Trustee.

My Kiwanis service includes:

Member of Mansfield Kiwanis Club for twenty plus years

Club President for two terms

Club Vice President for two terms

Club Board member for over ten prior years (Current)

Lt. Governor for two full elected terms and one partial termwhen elected Lt. Governor's health would not allow him toserve (2013 - 2016)

Club Adviser to Builders Club for three years (Current)

Division 39 SLP Coordinator for three years (Current)

In addition to my work in Kiwanis I have served as:

Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA Board member for twelveplus years (Current)

Corporate Secretary, AMA-YMCA for three years (Current)

Chief Volunteer Officer of AMA-YMCA for two years

Member City of Mansfield Commission for the Arts (Current)

Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Mansfield ISD(Retired)

Boy Scout District Chairperson for two years

Our current Region 1 Trustee, Mike Livezey, has set theelection meeting for Saturday, March 24, 2018. The meetingwill be held at the T-O District Office in Pantego at 1:00 p.m. Each club may be represented by three voting members. We will need to have a quorum of clubs form Divisions 1, 2,and 39 present for the election to be official. Please appointclub members to represent your club at this meeting.



know that Claude will bring this

same passion as a leader for our

Region if he is elected to the TX-

OK Board of Trustees."

~Darryl Haynes, Club Treasurer

and Past Club President

I hope that I can count on your support and that of your clubvoting representatives at this important election meeting. Feel free to share this announcement with members of yourclub and others, as you see fit.

Yours in service,

Claude Cunningham

FEATURE ARTICLES

My Perspective on the Objects ofKiwanis By: Todd Simmons

Even though we start our meetings each weekby reading one of the objectives of Kiwanis,sometimes I feel like we take them forgranted. So this week I just wanted to go overthem in a little more detail. According todictionary.com, an objective is somethingthat one's efforts or actions areintended to attain or accomplish; a purpose,goal or target.

To give primacy to the human and spiritualrather than the material values of life. Whenwe strive to make human and spiritual valuesa goal over material things, we put people andtheir needs above other things. Our clubintends to help the children in our community,not just with money, food, or books, but withour time, experience, leadership andknowledge.

Mansfield Kiwanis Learns About TheNeeds for Homeless Children

By: Greg Barberee

Did you know that more than 3,000 children inDallas go to bed each night without a home oftheir own? On Friday, February 16, 2018, theMansfield Kiwanis heard from Brian Millage,the Assistant Director of Engagement withVogel Alcove, a non-profit organization thathas been helping the homeless children inDallas since 1987. Vogel Alcove currently operates in the old CityPark Elementary School (Built by DISD in1917) and serves the needs of approximately200 homeless students and their families. Thechilldren (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) in theirprogram come from 25 homeless shelters inthe Dallas area. Their mission is to helpchildren recover form the effects ofhomelessness during the critical formativeyears when 90% of a child's braindevelopment occurs. Vogel Alcove provides asafe, healthy environment for homeless

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To encourage the daily living of the GoldenRule in all human relationships. TheGolden Rule is found in the book of Mathew7:12. Do unto others as you would have themdo unto you. I believe we all want to betreated with respect and feel valued byothers. We should strive to do the same toothers. Go out of your way to make others feelimportant and appreciated.

To promote the adoption and theapplication of higher social, business, andprofessional standards. Sometimes I feellike this country has spiraled into an abyss thatlacks standards of any kind. Our club shouldtry to show Mansfield that we live by a highercode of conduct. We treat others fairly andwith kindness so that our interactions makeour community a better place to live, work, andplay.

To develop by precept and example a moreintelligent, aggressive, and serviceablecitizenship. As a rule, our actions shouldspeak louder than our words. Learn about ourfellow citizens, know the issues that affect ourcommunity so that we can approach otherswith an intelligent, well thought out process.Being aggressive does not mean to bullyothers into thinking as a Kiwanian, but to makean all-out effort to succeed. Making Mansfieldthe best city in America should be somethingwe all want for the next generation. And weshould teach our children that service toothers is the ultimate way to improve oursociety.

To provide, through Kiwanis Clubs, apractical means to form enduringfriendships, to render altruistic service,and to build better communities. My favoriteBible verse is John 15:12-13, My command isthis: Love each other as I have loved you,Greater love has no one than this, that he laydown his life for his friends. What better wayto form and enduring friendship than to bewilling to sacrifice for another. In fact, altruisticservice is unselfishly concerned for or devotedto the welfare of others. By giving of yourselfto improve the life of another, we automaticallybuild a better community.

To cooperate in creating and maintainingthat sound public opinion and highidealism which makes possible theincrease in righteousness, justice,patriotism and good will. As Kiwanis, ourreputation should be without fault. We shouldact in an upright and moral way. Seek justicefor those who are in need. Support ourcountry, flag, leaders and those protecting ourfreedoms and way of life. And promote anattitude of good will rather than animosity andanger.

parents to leave their children while theparent(s) work to get back on their feet. Vogel Alcove provides free, ealy childhoodcomprehensive services that includeseducation and health and wellness. VogelAlcove's early childhool program is accreditedby the National Association for the Educationof Young Children (NAEYC), a distinction thatonly 8% of child care providers have received. Vogel Alcove also provides family support.95% of the children served belong to familiesheaded by a single mother, usually in her 20'swith more than 1 child younger than age 6.Vogel Alcove assists with a support system ofservices that includes but is not limited to 1:1case management to work on personal goalsand challenges; mental health support andreferrals, access to resources for their childrensuch as clothes diapers, etc., employementand/or education assistance. According to Brian, homeless children are themost invisible and neglected members of ourcommunity; however, Vogel Alcove isdedicated to helping these children not onlycope with the physical, emotional and mentaltrauma of the homelessness experience. Their vision is that every child in ourcommunity has a home, a self sufficient family,and a pathway to success in school. The mission of Kiwanis International is toempower communities to improve the world bymaking lasting differences in the lives ofchildren. I would encourage all of our fellowKiwanis clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area toconsider reaching out to Brian Millage andschedule a presentation for your Club. Thework of Vogel Alcove is an inspiration. Theyare truly working to make an impact on thelives of these children and famlies. Thank youBrian for your important and impactfulmessage. If you would like more information on VogelAlcove you can visit their website. You canalso contact Brian [email protected]. MEETING LOCATIONCHANGE for March 9, 2018: On Friday, March 9, 2018, we will meeton the second floor of the MethodistMansfield Medical Center in theRandall Canedy Community Room.






I hope you take our Kiwanis objectives toheart. They are a great guide to life. Continueto support Kiwanis and Key Club. Let’s striveto make Mansfield, Texas the best city inAmerica. We are all difference makers and Ipersonally thank you for being in our club.

ROAD TRIP - March 23, 2018! On March 23, 2018, we will hold our regular

weekly meeting at Judy Miller Elementary

School, located at 403 N. Holland

Road, Mansfield, TX 76063. In addition to

holding our meeting at Judy Miller

Elementary, we will also be donating books

to the library as part of our Club's Buster

Books Reading Project and reading to the

students. Please plan on joining us that

Friday!

MEMBER NEWS

Sharon Baker(1/31); KatieWatson (2/4);Kaitlin Philley (2/5);and Milo Brown(2/26)

MembershipAnniversary: Milo Brown (15Years on 2/1)

CALENDAR OF CLUB EVENTS

Fri Feb 23, 2018

6:45am Weekly Club Meeting Where: Methodist Mansfield MedicalCenter, 2700 East Broad Street Sun Feb 25, 2018 7pm Mansfield Wind Symphony -Southern Harmony Where: St John Lutheran Church,1218 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX76063 Tue Feb 27, 2018 3pm Legacy Key Club Meeting Where: Legacy High School, 1263 N

Tue Mar 6, 2018 3pm Legacy Key Club Meeting Where: Legacy High School, 1263 NMain St, Mansfield, TX 76063 Wed Mar 7, 2018 7am Summit Key Club Meeting Where: Summit High School, 1071Turner Warnell Rd, Arlington, TX 3pm Summit Key Club Meeting Where: Summit High School, 1071Turner Warnell Rd, Arlington, TX 4:30pm Feed the Kids VolunteerOpportunity: Backpack Program Where: Mansfield Cares Warehouse,




Main St, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA Wed Feb 28, 2018 7am Summit Key Club Meeting Where: Summit High School, 1071Turner Warnell Rd, Arlington, TX 7:45am Builders Club Meeting: OrrIntermediate Where: Mary Orr IntermediateSchool, 2900 East Broad Street 3pm Summit Key Club Meeting Where: Summit High School, 1071Turner Warnell Rd, Arlington, TX 4:30pm Feed the Kids VolunteerOpportunity: Backpack Program Where: Mansfield Cares Warehouse,Northside; 150 South 6th Avenue,Mansfield, TX 76063 Thu Mar 1, 2018 3pm Mansfield Key Club Meeting Where: Mansfield High School, 3001E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063 Fri Mar 2, 2018 6:45am Weekly Club Meeting - MarProgram Chair: Tom Denny Where: Methodist Mansfield MedicalCenter, 2700 East Broad Street,Mansfield, TX 76063

Northside; 150 South 6th Avenue,Mansfield, TX 76063 Thu Mar 8, 2018 7pm Nursing Home Bingo Where: Mansfield Nursing Center,1402 E. Broad ST, Mansfield, TX Fri Mar 9, 2018 6:45am Weekly Club Meeting Where: Methodist Mansfield MedicalCenter, 2700 East Broad Street,Mansfield, TX 76063 Sun Mar 11, 2018 All day Daylight Saving Timestarts Tue Mar 13, 2018 3pm Legacy Key Club Meeting Where: Legacy High School, 1263 NMain St, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

CLUB MEETING INFORMATION

The Kiwanis Club ofMansfield meets everyFriday morning at 6:45AM at the MethodistMansfield MedicalCenter, 2700 E. BroadST, Mansfield, TX76063. Guests are alwaysinvited to join us forbreakfast!

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Why Join Mansfield Kiwanis?

Our Passion: Serving Children Our service to the children of the world starts in ourhometown!

Service Leadership Programs

The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield sponsors the following serviceleadership programs:

Mansfield H. S Key ClubSummit H.S. Key ClubFrontier H.S. Key ClubLake Ridge H.S. Key ClubTimberview H.S. Key ClubLegacy H.S. Key ClubVenus H.S. Key ClubMary Orr Intermediate School Builders ClubMary Lillard Intermediate School Builders ClubLinda Jobe Middle School Builders Club

Through its Service Leadership Programs, Kiwanis teachesyoung leaders new ways to change the world by serving onechild and one community at a time. Service Leadership is thenext step beyond service learning. Once a young person fullyunderstands the concept of learning by helping others, he orshe begins to grow personally as a leader.

Feed the Kids for Summer Program

In 2006 Common Ground created a way to help feed childrenduring the summer that relied on the Federal free or reducedlunch program during the school year by creating the Feedthe Kids Program.

Money for this program was in very short supply until TheKiwanis Club of Mansfield heard about the efforts of CommonGround and joined forces to meet the needs of thesechildren. The following year the Mansfield Kiwanis providedsubstantial financial resources, volunteers and bags tosupport the Feed the Kids Program.



The number of children served has increased more than fourfold since its inception. The Mansfield Kiwanis continue tosupport the Feed the Kids for Summer Program. ClubMember Phil Stover is a Co-Chair of this program. Additional Service to the Commuity by the Kiwanis Clubof Mansfield

•Annually award multiple scholarships to graduating Seniors.

•Monthly recognition of a MISD Teacher of the Month.

•Monthly recognition of Students of the Month.

•Nursing Home Bingo: Each month we, along with membersof our Key Clubs, provide a night of “Bingo” at the MansfieldCare Center on East Broad.

•Beautification Days: Our members historically assist withCitywide Cleanup Days.

•Habit for Humanity: We help with volunteers and fund raisingfor Habitat projects in Mansfield.

•Financial Support to North Central Texas Alzheimer’sAssociation

Contact Information: The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield/Kiwanis Club of Mansfield Foundation e-Newsletter Attn: Editor PO Box 25 Mansfield, TX 76063 Club President: Sharon Baker Newsletter Editor: Greg Barberee ( [email protected])

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