KIWANIS ON THE MOVE Glendora Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740

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1 Glendora Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA January 15, 2016 Issue 10 Upcoming EVENTS Serving the Children of the World and Dedicated to Changing the World, One Child and One Community at a Time. The President s Message By La Shawn Butler Highlights By Kathleen R. Sessman Casino Night January 23, 2016 Earth Day Festival April 16, 2016 Service Member of the Month In By Rob the Voors, SPOTLIGHT President Elect O ur Member for the Month of January is JIM RILEY! If you know Jim, you know that recognition of this sort makes him very uncomfortable and that makes it even more fun for us! Jim thinks we got the wrong guy, but again, if you know Jim, you know that s not true. He can t say No and is constantly working on the behalf of others. Lets be honest... JIM IS THAT GO TO GUY!! Wanted TOP TICKET SELLER Gets your Kiwanis membership paid for by Madame President. Jim is a Kiwanis Board Members, a regular at DCM meetings, serves as a Community Services Commissioner for the City of Glendora and has been extremely active in the community for over 35 years! Did you know that at one time Jim was in charge of the... Christmas Parade, Flashback,and The Miss Glendora Pageant! Jim is an exceptional individual who can always be counted on to work whenever and wherever he is needed, which has included Flashback.... where he can usually be found slaving away in one of the beer booths, the Halloween Carnival, Seeking Articles, Photos and News Items for future issues of the Kiwanis on the Move Have an update about something going on in the club or activity? Helpful Hints Funny or Heartwarming stories or recognitions Announcements TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE Goto or click below Buy Tickets Online Service Member of Month continues on page 4 Send them to newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Articles should be formatted and approximately 200 words. Please submit in word format. Relay 4 Life May 14, :00 am-9:00 pm Inside this issue: Casino Auction Promos 2 Activities / Events 4 Meeting Details 5 Membership 6 Patriotic Series 7 Division 35 News 8 Kiwanis International 9 Committees / Goals 12

2 January 23, 2016 at 6 pm Be Our Guest Learn about pizza dough, pizza sauce, toppings and different ways to bake pizza at home. While learning about pizza enjoy some tasty treats and beverages. Then You and your guest will get hands on experience, make your own pizza! Roll out the dough, apply the toppings of your choice and see how it bakes in a 700 degree wood oven. As a bonus you will also learn about dessert pizzas, see how they are made and, of course, sample them. Instructor: Where: When: For you and up to 7 of your closest Friends. Class taught by Master Pizza Chef Daryl Overlock. Leonardland (Home of Leonard Pihlak) Sunday afternoon. Date and time to be arranged. Allow at least three hours. COME TO CASINO NIGHT AND BID ON A DAY FULL OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THEY WILL NEVER FORGET IT! Provided by: Big O Pizza & Leonardland AKA: Daryl Overlock AKA: Leonard Pihlak

3 January 23, 2016 at 6 pm For you and up to 9 of your closest Friends. Learn the art of flowing royal icing. You will learn to create beautiful cookies that will keep them asking for more. Where: When: A & J Cake and Candy Date and time to be arranged. Allow at least two hours. Donated By: A & J COME TO CASINO NIGHT AND BID ON THIS CLASS IT WILL BE A FUN TIME FOR YOUTHE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE!!

4 Meeting Time/Location The Kiwanis Club of Glendora meets each Thursday at 7:00 a.m. at the Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora, CA Fun Facts The first Kiwanis club was organized in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, In 1962, worldwide expansion was approved, and today Kiwanis clubs are active in every part of the world. Kiwanis was coined from an American Indian phrase Nunc Kee-wanis, which means, we trade or we share our talents. Kiwanis is one of the few organizations that offers membership to almost all age groups. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it s located. No two Kiwanis clubs look exactly the same. Clubs should reflect their communities and their members and should work to meet their needs. Flexibility is key to a successful club. COMING WEEK S PROGRAM PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED January 21, 2016 meeting!! Programming by Paul Heredia Programs Jan 23 6 pm-10 pm Casino Night Citrus College Tickets $25 Tickets are available for purchase on the Glendora Kiwanis Webpage at or by clicking below: Feb 4 7 am-8 am Business Meeting $$$$Fine Free Thursday$$$$ Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora Feb 11 5:30 pm DCM Division 35 Division Meeting NEW MEETING LOCATION!!! Glendora Continental List of Upcoming Events Apr 16 Earth Day Festival May 14 9 am-9 pm Relay for Life of Glendora, Louie Pompei Sports Park For more information contact Kaleena Khademi at (909) / ghwooddesign@gmail.com Jan 21 Jan 21 Feb Club Officers President La Shawn Butler (626) / lsbutler@cityofglendora.org Treasurer Gene Murabito (626) / gmurabito@adelphia.net 11:30 am Register 12 pm Program Buy Tickets Online Opportunities to Serve / Holidays Kiwanis International Birthday (101 years YOUNG) 2016 Glendora State of the City and Schools & Luncheon Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora $30.00 per person for more information call (626) or Glendora-Chamber.org/sotc. Glendora Library Trivia Challenge Mar 8 7 am-7 pm Volunteer on National Pancake Day Another chance to fulfill the Kiwanis mission of service to children and to be a voice on behalf of your local April 21 6 pm Citizen of the Year Banquet Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora President Elect Rob Voors (626) / Rob_Voors@twc.com Assistant Treasurer Cory Ellenson (626) / coryellenson@gmail.com Public Relations / Newsletter Kathleen Sessman (626) / newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Vice President Paul Heredia (626) / pheredia@mail.cvhp.org Secretary Andrea Miller (951) / amiller@cityofglendora.org

5 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES The Kiwanis Club of Glendora meets every Thursday at the picturesque Glendora Country Club located at 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 8:00 a.m. Weekly breakfast meetings are held for the purposes of education, fellowship, and pursuing the objectives of Kiwanis. This is a great opportunity to connect, give back, have fun, help the community and meet other people with shared interests. Interested in learning more or attending a meeting contact any Glendora Kiwanis member or Rob Voors at Rob_Voors@twc.com. Business Meetings held 1st Thursday of each Month Meet your Member Meetings held 3rd Thursday of each Month Meeting Highlights Our visitors this week where Dan Bughler, Gordon Norman and Brunna Dalla Dea Vatiero an exchange student from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Announcements President Butler announced DCM is being held tonight at Glendora Continental at 6:00 pm, welcomed back Terry MEETING DETAILS Damron and Marie Gibson. Secretary Miller passed around volunteer hour sheet for members to fill-out. Cindy Romero announced the Glendora Library s upcoming Trivia Challenge, being held February 27. Judy Gillham expressed concern with Kiwanis Trivia Challenge team including non-kiwanis members so John Fields, Dave Culp and Frank Salamone volunteered to be on the Kiwanis team for Trivia Challenge. President Butler asked Fun Facts about the Glendora Kiwanis Newsletter. Jim Riley announced that the snow day alternative would be a Jump n & Jamin event held on February 19, 2016 and inquired to member support. Program Speaker The January 14, 2016 program speaker was Aldwin Dauis, Corporate Director of Career Services at Northwest Career College. Paul Heredia provided a brief introduction. Aldwin outlined the mission and goals of Northwest Career College and played videos on the school used for recruiting students and emphasized the schools passion for helping students purse an education in various technical fields. In closing, he highlighted the importance of inspiring and motivating student to look at careers and education programs that help serve and give back to the community. $$$$ FINES / DONATIONS / WINNINGS$$$$ Mike Conway Present / Not Present Ha! Ha! Jar Judy Gillham $9 50/50 amount at $ 654 drawn. Jim Hermanson $ 2 Mr. /Mrs. K was Jim Riley. Tim Ferguson, Diane Norman, Gene Murabito, Karen Vargas and John Fields Tim Ferguson (71st Birthday) Robert Davis (Membership Anniversary) Culver Heaton (Membership Anniversary) Dan Derby (Membership Anniversary) Wes Purkiss (Membership Anniversary) Gene Murabito and wife Maura (New Cars) Exempt Badges Tony Miller and Art Ludwick Badges & Pins Spin Wheel: $10 Spin Wheel: $20 Spin Wheel: $10 Spin Wheel: $2 +$18 for missing Casino Night Spin Wheel: $10 Spin Wheel: $10 Good for the month of January Its Fun and you might get out of a fine. Cindy Romero $2 Confessions Adopted new bully-pit puppy. Aldwin Dauis & Paul Heredia Member Birthdays: John Fields Jan 16 Arthur Ludwick Jan 16 Greg Gillham Jan 20 Timothy Ferguson Jan 23 Pamela Vermons Jan 29 Robert Vermons Jan 29 Spouse Birthdays: Gordy Norman Jan 3 Brooke Kugel Jan 13 Marie Heredia Jan 22 Wedding Anniversaries: Tony and Nedra Miller Jan 26 S pecial Congratulation's to the following members who joined the Kiwanis Club during the month of... January Culver Heaton Jan 1, 1963 Robert Davis Jan 1, 1979 Dan Derby Jan 1, 1979 Dick Paulus Jan 1, 1979 Patrick Bushman Jan 1, 1980 Arthur Ludwick Jan 1, 1982 Wesley Menard Jan 1, 1982 Jo Ann Sharp Jan 9, 1992 THINGS TO REMEMBER Casino Night Tickets NOW ON SALE $25 per ticket

6 Wh y Kiwanis??? Wh y Serve??? To Impact Your Community Kiwanians are proactive men and women who believe that positive impact in their community is the way to build a stronger community. They are involved in reaching out and serving others. Through projects that directly impact the quality of the lives of Glendora youth and community. Glendora Kiwanis Club members are at the forefront in making a difference in the city. BECOME A MEMBER How Does Kiwanis Benefit our Community? The Eliminate Project Stanton School Partnership in Reading Relay for Life Eye-Das Award college scholarships To Increase Your Social and Business Network The Kiwanis Club of Glendora is also a living, breathing, and active network of personal contacts. Kiwanians are people who are connected; connected to business leaders, creative entrepreneurs, elected officials, and other people of influence. Interaction with members at club meetings, service projects and various social functions are conducive to building meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. Other benefits Personal satisfaction in helping to improve lives. Learn about special programs, projects, or organizations at each meeting. Fellowship and networking. Develop leadership skills. Have FUN!!! You get out of Kiwanis what you put into it. We ask our members to do best they can for the good of the club and their own personal growth. Kiwanis will be what you make of it. Meetings and Club Leadership Meetings are held every Thursday at the picturesque Glendora Country Club located at 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora at 7:00 a.m. Our meetings are typically one hour, include a great breakfast, regular guest speakers on a variety of interesting topics, and of course conducting the primary business of improving the lives of children and community in the greater Glendora area! The camaraderie shared by club members during meetings and during community events is good-natured and infectious come see for yourself! Drop us a line! us at Rob Voors@twc.com and we ll contact you with further details. It is a great opportunity to connect, give back, have fun, help the community and meet other people with shared interests. We look forward to seeing you. FROM THE MEMBERSHIP Glendora Kiwanis Club Invites Community to Join and Make a Difference The Glendora Kiwanis Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community. The club holds weekly breakfast meeting on Thursday at 7:00 am at the Glendora Country Club for people who want to learn more about the club and its work. Our club gives members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community. Come and see all the great things Glendora Kiwanis Club is doing in the community, and see how you can get involved. To learn more about becoming a member or about our various service projects, contact President Elect Rob Voors at (626) or via at Rob_Voors@twc.com. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things happen. Innovative, creative thinking and enthusiasm the cornerstones for the future growth of Kiwanis INTERESTED in becoming a Member or attending a meeting??? Glendora Kiwanians, At this time I would like to announce that an application to transfer membership from the El Monte Kiwanis Club to the Glendora Kiwanis Club has been received from: Dan Bughler The membership committee is vetting Dan through the clubs PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS interview process for transfer members and the interview board has submitted their recommendations of approval to the Board of Directors for consideration. Culver Heaton with Dan Bughler KIWANIS GLENDORA needs your HELP!!! Contact Rob Voors (626) / rvoors@glendora.k12.ca.us Interested in investing in these programs with tax deductible donation, president@glendorakiwanis.com Please specify on the check the specific program or event.

7 1. True 2. True 3. False there are Four 4. True 5. Ture it was designated in 1931 by President Herbert PATRIOTIC SONGS THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER On September 13, 1814, lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key was negotiating the release of American prisoners aboard a British ship and ended up being detained. Held through the night, he watched the relentless bombardment of Baltimore by land and sea, and finally, by the dawn s early light on September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key peered through a spyglass and spotted an resilient American flag still waving over Baltimore s Fort McHenry the next morning. Inspired, and in a patriotic fervor, Key penned the words to The Star-Spangled Banner, words that changed our culture forever. Lyrics: Oh, say can you see, by the dawn s early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Thro the perilous fight; O er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star - Spangled Banner yet wave O er the land of the free and the home of the brave? True of False Questions: 1. The Melody of The Star-Spangled Banner is English not American. 2. The tune is set to an old English drinking tune, To Anacreon in Heav n. 3. There are five stanzas but only the first one is general sung. 4. Francis Scott Key intended his verses to be song lyrics, not poetry. 5. Star Spangled Banner did not become the national anthem until more than a century after it was written. The Star-Spangled Banner was originally entitled Defense of Fort McHenry. When Key scrawled his lyrics on the back of a letter he pulled from his pocket on the morning of September 14, he did not give them any title. Within a week, Key s verses were printed on broadsides and in Baltimore newspapers under the title Defense of Fort McHenry. In November, a Baltimore music store printed the patriotic song with sheet music for the first time under the more lyrical title, The Star-Spangled Banner. The flag Key hailed at the twilight s last gleaming did not fly through the perilous fight. In addition to a thunderstorm of bombs, a torrent of rain fell on Fort McHenry throughout the night of the Battle of Baltimore. The fort s 30-by-42-foot garrison flag was so massive that it required 11 men to hoist when dry, and if waterlogged the woolen banner could have weighed upwards of 500 pounds and snapped the flagpole. So as the rain poured down, a smaller storm flag that measured 17-by-25 feet flew in its place. In the morning they most likely took down the rain-soaked storm flag and hoisted the bigger one, Leepson says, and that s the flag Key saw in the morning. In 1861, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. added a verse. Despite using the words the land of the free, Francis Scott Key had been a slave owner, and members of the Confederate Army wanted to claim his anthem. Holmes, an influential writer from Boston, wrote new lyrics advocating that American slaves be unchained. Holmes addition now appears in most official publications of the lyrics. Patriotism Banner Patch Initiated in by Lt. Governor Rona Lunde Purpose: Increase patriotic spirit of Kiwanis Club Members Ways a Club can display patriotism: To encourage more members to assist with voter registration and poll working. To encourage more members to vote. To help members understand the symbolic relevance of our national symbols and heroes. To educate members about historic facts related to American patriotism, freedom and liberty. To encourage members to think about patriotism for five minutes at each meeting. Ways to Earn Points Validate that three club members have assisted with voter registration. Validate that three club members have worked as precinct poll workers. Validate that 80% of club members eligible to vote, voted in a local, state, or national election. Donate flags or funds to secure new American flags for an entity in town that will fly it. Collect old flags and turn them over to the Boy Scouts for retirement. Assist with toy collection for families whose head of household is serving abroad in the military or lend financial assistance to the project. Write two patriotic articles either of historic fact or recount a club member s personal patriotic moment for the club s newsletter. Sing a patriotic song at every club meeting two verses. Give a mini lesson on patriotism after the singing of a patriotic song. Schedule two club programs focused on some form of patriotism. Sponsor a patriotic art contest for the local schools and display the work in the local library. Assist with Constitution Week activities at your local school district. Participate in My Soldier pen pal program. Lets show our support for our men and women serving in our military forces, it is because of their dedication and sacrifices that we are able to enjoy our freedoms.

8 DIVISION 35 NEWS This Years Theme... Kiwanis Rocks Service. Announcements from Cal-Nev-Ha District.. Interested in being a District Treasurer Applications are now being accepted for the office of District Treasurer. This position is open to all Kiwanians, regardless of locale. We are interested in obtaining applications from all qualified candidates. The deadline to submit an application is April 30, Please share this information with the members of your club. Not sure what it takes to be the District Treasurer? Learn more and download an application... Toronto Airfare Available for International Convention 2016 Airfare rates for Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanians is now available for the International Convention in Toronto, Canada in June 2016! Book your flight today with these attractive rates from four major cities. More International Convention information District Convention in Las Vegas 2016 Ready to plan your trip to Las Vegas for the District Convention from August 11-13, 2016 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa? Get started by booking your hotel reservation. District and International Candidates Announced In accordance with our District Policies, the District Secretary has received written notice of candidacy for the office of Governor-elect from the following individuals: Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer, Kiwanis Club of Marina and Joni Ackerman, Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach. Please plan on attending the International Convention in Toronto in June to show your support of Patti Barsotti, our District's endorsed candidate running for International Vice President! Read Patti's thank you to the District. Member in the Spotlight Cont.. Easter egg hunt, Relay for Life, and much more. He is always a huge help and partners with Greg Gillam and GUSD schools with the food pick up and distribution, which makes the Holiday food drive a blessing to the people in our community. He is often seen at Kiwaniannes activities because, as he says, I am dragged along. If they need something I have a lot of junk. One thing Jim is NOT is a member of the Christmas Parade Committee however, he still provides tables and chairs - and a truck to haul the Library book worm kids and the Trivia winners! Jim is the President of the Glendora Historical Society and is currently serving his third year in office. He takes great joy in showing people around the Pharm as a docent. Michael Rubel left this historical landmark to the Glendora Historical Society and it is their job to keep it together and bring it up to current standards. There is always something that needs to be fixed. Usually on Earth day, Jim misses the plant sale because he is at the Castle promoting conservation and recycling. No one has more recycling then Rubel Pharms! Jim attends most of the Glendora Community Coordinating Council (GCCC) meetings, representing the Glendora Historical Society and also serves on the GCCC board. But his favorite activity is the boxes for the troops. He gets to cook sometimes and takes the finished boxes to the armed services bases. The service men and women that receive the boxes are very grateful on the behalf of those getting the boxes where ever they are shipped. Thank you Jim for your dedication, time and willingness to serve! ~ Mark McDonald, Executive Director, Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International We Are Rockstars! This Years Motto... Like It, Live It, Share It Mark Your Calendar Jan 21 Kiwanis International Birthday 101 Years Young Feb 6 Mid-Year Conference South Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA Early Registration Deadline: January 15 Regular Registration Deadline: January 27 Feb 6 Foundation Anniversary Party Celebrating Five Decades of Services Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Feb 11 Division 35 Division Meeting NEW MEETING LOCATION!!! Glendora Continental 316 W. Route 66, Glendora Mar 10 Division 35 Service Project Jun Kiwanis International Convention Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aug District Convention JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV

9 KI WAN IS IN TE R N ATI O N AL F o u n d e d Miss ion F AS T F AC TS The organization's primary mission is molding good kids into exceptional adults. They offer programs that teach leadership skills, the importance of community, and offer services like after-school tutoring programs. Annually, Kiwanis sponsors around 150,000 projects that cover a wide spectrum of services and raise over $100 million for their communities. M otto Serving the Children of the World. Defining Statement Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Helpful Resources Objectives To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relations. 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 maintain that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will. Programs Kiwanis Bring Up Grades Kiwanis Terrific Kids Key Leader Youth Clubs Key Club Kiwanis Builders Club Building Leaders Kiwanis K-Kids Young Leaders Helping Others Foundations Kiwanis International Foundation Eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus Announcements from Kiwanis International: NEW PARTNERS: Kiwanis is excited to partner with Emergency Assistance Plus and to introduce a new program for Kiwanis club members. EA+ helps you handle medical emergencies when you re away from home. It provides a critical safety net that helps pay for emergency costs your health insurance may not cover. Any time you leave home to visit family or friends, take a vacation or go on a business trip, EA+ s Medical Support Team is ready. If you have an accident or sudden illness, they will get you the help you need. EA+ quickly intervenes at a time when speed is essential to your recovery. Explore the program at the EA+ Program website. In fact, a 30-day free trial is currently being offered. To learn more and enroll today by clicking here. UPDATED LYRICS to Hail Kiwanis: Lyrics to Hail Kiwanis updated 2015 by Kiwanis International

10 GLENDORA KIWANIS CLUB Chartered M ay 10, at a B anquet held at the M arigold Gardens Res taurant in Duarte Sponsored B y the S outh P as adena Kiwanis C lub Division Is part of Kiwanis C al-ne v- Ha D ivis ion 35 Fun History Fact Glendora Kiwanis is one of Glendora s oldes t c lubs, ha ving onl y been prec eded b y the W omen s C hris tian Te mperanc e Union (WC TU) and G lendora W omen s C lub. COMMITTEES Club Officer Nominations Dr. Pat Bushman / (562) / patbushman@verizon.net PROJECTS Barton Reading Program Stanton School Inter Club Planning Chuck Gomer / (626) Jim Mussenden / (626) / jwmussenden@yahoo.com Terry Damron / (626) IT/Web Casino Royale Cindy Romero / (626) / cromero@cityofglendora.org La Shawn Butler / (626) Membership (President Elect) Newsletter Rob Voors / (626) / Rob_Voors@twc.com Programs (Vice President) Scholarships Social Director Christmas Parade Eggstravaganza Visit our website at Flashback Robert Davis / robert.davis@davisdealcpa.com Kathleen Sessman Tony Miller / (626) /mrdodge@roadrunner.com (626) / newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Eliminate Paul Heredia / (626) / pheredia@mail.cvhp.org Art Ludwick / (626) / ludwicka@aol.com Diane Norman / (626) / dianenorman1@verizon.net Andrea Miller / (951) / amiller@cityofglendora.org Sponsored Youth Sunshine Damien High Kiwins / Stephanie Gallentine / (909) Glendora High Key Club / Kaleena Khademi / (626) St. Lucy s Kiwins / Andrea Miller / (951) Penny Paulus / (626) / penpaul@roadrunner.com Halloween Carnival Daryl Overlock / daryl@americanhomesource.us Jim Riley /(626) / jriley1021@aol.com Halloween Haunt Dinner/Magic Rubel Castle Relay for Life John Fields / (626) / ziegfield2000@yahoo.com Kaleena Khademi (909) / ghwooddesign@gmail.com Jump n Jammin (Snow Day Alternative) Jim Riley / (626) /jriley1021@aol.com KIWANIS GLENDORA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal: To increase membership recognition, spotlight member s service monthly. Goal: To Engage new members, by communicating and encouraging service leadership opportunity. Goal: To increase active membership by hosting potential member s events at least three times during months of January to June Goal: To Increase membership interaction through social events, plan at least three activities during the year. Goal: Complete the Kiwanis year with a positive budget balance by increasing event sponsorships, and increase fundraising efforts.