Glendora Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740 March 4, 2016 Issue 16 www.glendorakiwanis.com Upcoming EVENTS Serving the Children of the World and Dedicated to Changing the World, One Child and One Community at a Time. Presidents Message By La Shawn Butler BUILD TRUST WITH INTEGRITY AND EXAMPLE The greatest, competitive advantages in life are those that are most difficult to copy. Anyone can put together a group of people and call them a team. Moving equipment or furniture around is easy. Buying more equipment and furniture is even easier. Writing a mission statement? No big deal. Sharing information? In this day and age, we may be sharing too much! And if not, it's an easy fix, certainly not a sustainable competitive advantage. In my line of work, negotiating benefits might get you an agreement with employees, which comes from the head, but it won t inspire true commitment and trust, which comes from the heart. News & Highlights By Kathleen R. Sessman Kiwanis One Day April 2, 2016 For more Information Click Here Earth Day Festival April 16, 2016 So, how do we inspire trust of one another? How do we get them to be honest with one another? Or get team members to treat one another like winners with value, dignity and respect? These are not quick fixes for problems we can solve with a check book. These are challenges the take time, dedication, a total commitment and demonstration from the leadership. Trust is a learned behavior, as is distrust, and it is a direct reflection of the teams leadership. If we do not have trust growing in our club, start by looking in the mirror. Are you modeling trust and integrity? Are you trustworthy? Do you demonstrate fearlessness, trust, and inspiration? Are you covering for your team members when you need be? Are you openly sharing pertinent information, are you honest and candid with your team? Trust is not a matter of technique, but of character. We are trusted because of our way of being, not because of our polished exteriors or are expertly crafted communication. ~ Marsha Sinetar How will the team remember you? copy. Anyone can put together a group of people and call them a team. Moving equipment Wanted 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 Send them to newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Articles should be formatted and approximately 200 words. Please submit in word format. Relay 4 Life May 14, 2016 9:00 am-9:00 pm Inside this issue: Promos 2 Activities / Events 3 Meeting Details 4 SLPs 5 Patriotic Series 6 Membership 7 Division 35 News 8 Kiwanis International 9 Committees / Goals 10
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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 91741 Fun Facts The first Kiwanis club was organized in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1915. 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 Programming by Paul Heredia Member Meeting Members Program by Pat Bushman Programs List of Upcoming Events Mar 10 7 am-8 am Kiwanis Meeting Program: St. Lucy s Kiwins Takeover Day Mar 10 4:30 pm DCM/Division 35 Service Project: Food/Care Boxes for Military Families Williams School, 301 S. Loraine Avenue, Glendora Mar 17 7 am-8 am Kiwanis Meeting Program: Member meeting Members Chuck Gomer Mar 24 7 am-8 am Kiwanis Meeting Program: Visit by Lieutenant Governor Rona Lunde Activities and Events / Opportunities to Serve Mar 7 All Day Baker 2 Vegas Run Fundraiser PLEASE BRING FLYER Spaghetti Eddies, 946 S. Grand Avenue, Glendora 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 Apr 2 Kiwanis One Day TBD Apr 16 Earth Day Festival April 21 6 pm Citizen of the Year Banquet Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora Apr 30 5:30 pm Social 6:30 pm Dinner Kiwanis Kicks Cancer Team Fundraiser Dinner Details to follow. May 14 9 am-9 pm Relay for Life of Glendora, Louie Pompei Sports Park For more information contact Kaleena Khademi at (909) 868-8760 / ghwooddesign@gmail.com Jun 23-26 Aug 11-13 Kiwanis International Convention Toronto, Ontario, Canada District Convention JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV Page 3 St. Lucy Kiwins Take-Over Event March 10, 2016 meeting!! 2015-16 Club Officers President La Shawn Butler (626) 914-8228 / lsbutler@cityofglendora.org Treasurer Gene Murabito (626) 475-2867 / gmurabito@adelphia.net President Elect Rob Voors (626) 705-7754 / Rob_Voors@twc.com Assistant Treasurer Cory Ellenson (626) 905-0326 / coryellenson@gmail.com Public Relations / Newsletter Kathleen Sessman (626) 914-8210 / newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Vice President Paul Heredia (626) 422-3149 / pheredia@mail.cvhp.org Secretary Andrea Miller (951) 347-3788 / amiller@cityofglendora.org
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. MEETING DETAILS Meeting Highlights Meeting was called to order, announcements were made and no fines were given as it was Fine Free Thursday. Monthly Business Meeting The Glendora Kiwanis monthly business meeting was called to order and a determination of quorum was confirmed. President Butler conducted both the administrative meeting as well as the monthly project meeting. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Member Birthdays: Mathew Bartlett Mar 10 Charles Gomer Mar 13 Amin Khademi Mar 21 John Lundstrom Mar 27 Spouse Birthdays: Diana Buehler Mar 8 Bob Graichen Mar 14 Sarah Ludwick Mar 15 Christie Voors Mar 19 Page 4 Wedding Anniversaries: Maria and Steve Gibson Mar 5 Robert and Beverly Davis Mar 25 Interested in learning more or attending a meeting contact any Glendora Kiwanis member or email Rob Voors at Rob_Voors@twc.com. Business Meetings held 1st Thursday of each Month Member Meeting Members Meetings held 3rd Thursday of each Month Reports were given by Kiwanis Board members as well as committee and event chairs. Meetings were adjourned. S pecial Congratulation's to t h e fo llo w ing members who joined the Glendora Kiwanis Club during the month of... March Phil Huisman March 26, 2009 $$ FINE / DONATIONS / WINNINGS $$ Kathleen R. Sessman Not Present Ha! Ha! Jar Dan Derby $$ Fund donated to Ha! Ha! Jar 50/50 draw FINE FREE THURSDAY!!!! THINGS TO REMEMBER Kindness its contagious. So Pass It On! Exempt Badges Good for the month of March
Page 6 Our Service Leadership Programs (SLP) ST. LUCY S KIWINS CLUB GLENDORA KIWANIS TAKE-OVER ST. LUCY S KIWMARCH ELECTION: The Bid for Divisional Lieutenant Governor Congratulations to St. Lucy s Kiwins Club President Ashley Abing who was elected as the next divisional lieutenant governor. Congratulations Ashley!!! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES March 12 9 am 12 pm at St. Lucy s Priory Help prep and coordinate a yoga event over the course of 5 days with the main event to take place. March 12 8:30 am 4 pm at Damien High School Knights of Columbus Track Meet, which they will be helping run. DAMIEN HIGH KIWINS CLUB Bank account established for the Damien Kiwins at Bank of America, San Dimas. Signatories include Damien officers, faculty advisor, and Glendora Kiwanis Members Robert Davis and Dale Rasmussen. More information to follow. Damien High Kiwins Club Co-President Austin Hooten & Daniel Rivera Treasurer Ryan Ireland Secretary Kevin Nguyen Co-Advisor Dale Rasmussen & Robert Davis President President Elect Treasurer Secretary Advisor St. Lucy s Kiwins Club Ashley Abing Skye Rummer Remy Hogan Gianna Ceccarelli & Lauren Pineda Andrea Miller (951) 347-3788 / amiller@cityofglendora.org President Secretary Advisor Glendora High Key Club Auston Ferrarer Jessica Kasamoto Kaleena Khademi (909) 868-8760 / ghwooddesign@gmail.com
Page 7 Patriotism Banner Patch Initiated in 2006-07 by Lt. Governor Rona Lunde Purpose: Increase patriotic spirit of Kiwanis Club Members U.S. PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN Born: Died: Presidency: February 12, 1809, Hodgenville, Kentucky April 15, 1865 (age 56) Petersen House Washington, D.C. 16th President of United States March 4 1861-April 15, 1865 Resting Place: Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois Spouse: Mary Todd (m. 1842-1865) Abraham Lincoln was one of the most famous writers/ orators in American history, known for pithy and insightful sayings like... Lincoln is enshrined in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Great Emancipator was an accomplished wrestler as a young man. Defeated only once in approximately 300 matches and reportedly talked a little smack in the ring. Lincoln s grappling exploits earned him an Outstanding American honor in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Lincoln created the Secret Service hours before his assassination. On April 14, 1865, Lincoln signed legislation creating the U.S. Secret Service. That evening, he was shot at Ford s Theatre. Even if the Secret Service had been established earlier, it wouldn t have saved Lincoln: The original mission of the law enforcement agency was to combat widespread currency counterfeiting. It was not until 1901, after the killing of two other presidents, that the Secret Service was formally assigned to protect the commander-in-chief. Lincoln was a hands-on commander-in-chief who, given his passion for gadgetry, was keenly interested in the artillery used by his Union troops during the Civil War; known to have personally test-fired rifles and met with inventors demonstrating military prototypes at the White House, and attended artillery and cannon tests. Lincoln didn t move to Illinois until he was 21. Illinois may be known as the Land of Lincoln, but it was in Indiana that the 16th president spent his formative years. Lincoln was born in a Kentucky log cabin in 1809, and in 1816 his father, Thomas, moved the family across the Ohio River to a 160-acre plot in southern Indiana. Lincoln did not migrate to Illinois until 1830. Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom. When he occupied the White House, the 16th president used the current Lincoln Bedroom as his personal office. It was there that he met with Cabinet members and signed documents, including the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln was the only president to have a patent: Lincoln invented a device to free steamboats that ran aground, patent No. 6,469 in 1849. Lincoln practiced law without a degree. And had about 18 months of formal schooling. Lincoln wanted women to have the vote in 1836. The future president was a suffragette before it became fashionable. Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a National Holiday. Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure. I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends. A house divided against itself cannot stand" Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. Abraham Lincoln was as the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in Whatever you are, be a good one. April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union, to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one? modernized the economy. Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. I walk slowly, but I never walk backward. 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 email 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.
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 Page 8 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! Email 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) 705-7754 or via email 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. PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS The only piece missing is YOU!! Innovative, creative thinking and enthusiasm the cornerstones for the future growth of Kiwanis INTERESTED in becoming a Member or attending a meeting??? KIWANIS GLENDORA needs your HELP!!! Contact Rob Voors (626) 705-7754 / rvoors@glendora.k12.ca.us Interested in investing in these programs with tax deductible donation, email president@glendorakiwanis.com Please specify on the check the specific program or event.
Announcements from Cal-Nev-Ha District.. Interested in being a District Treasurer Applications are now being accepted for the office of 2016-17 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, 2016. 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 2016-2017 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. Division 35 Distinguished Rockstar Award.. ~ Mark McDonald, Executive Director, Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International Key Club Region 13 Conclave DIVISION 35 This Years Theme... Kiwanis Rocks Service. We Are Rockstars! This Years Motto... Like It, Live It, Share It Mark Your Calendar Page 9 Mar 10 DCM/Division 35 Service Project: Food/Care Boxes for Military Families 4:30 PM at Williams School 301 S. Loraine Avenue, Glendora, Ca Jun 23-26 Kiwanis International Convention Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aug 11-13 District Convention JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV
KI WAN IS IN TE R N ATI O N AL F o u n d e d 1 9 1 5 Miss ion Page 10 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 www.kiwanis.org www.aktionclub.org www.circlek.org 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
January 8, 2016 Page 11 Issue 9 GLENDORA KIWANIS CLUB Chartered M ay 10, 192 9 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) 430-3074 / patbushman@verizon.net PROJECTS Barton Reading Program Stanton School Inter Club Planning Chuck Gomer / (626) 335-8742 Jim Mussenden / (626) 926-4770 / jwmussenden@yahoo.com Terry Damron / (626) 335-6064 IT/Web Casino Royale Cindy Romero / (626) 852-4813 / cromero@cityofglendora.org La Shawn Butler / (626) 914-8228 Membership (President Elect) Newsletter Rob Voors / (626) 705-7754 / Rob_Voors@twc.com Programs (Vice President) Scholarships Social Director Christmas Parade Eggstravaganza Visit our website at www.glendorakiwanis.com Flashback Robert Davis / robert.davis@davisdealcpa.com Kathleen Sessman Tony Miller / (626) 827-2776 /mrdodge@roadrunner.com (626) 914-8210 / newsletter@glendorakiwanis.com Eliminate Paul Heredia / (626) 422-3149 / pheredia@mail.cvhp.org Art Ludwick / (626) 335-9535 / ludwicka@aol.com Diane Norman / (626) 963-3586 / dianenorman1@verizon.net Andrea Miller / (951) 347-3788 / amiller@cityofglendora.org Sponsored Youth Sunshine Damien High Kiwins / Dale Rasmussen & Robert Davis Glendora High Key Club / Kaleena Khademi / (626) 335-9618 St. Lucy s Kiwins / Andrea Miller / (951) 347-3788 Penny Paulus / (626) 335-5366 / penpaul@roadrunner.com Halloween Carnival Daryl Overlock / daryl@americanhomesource.us Jim Riley /(626) 695-9056 / jriley1021@aol.com Halloween Haunt Dinner/Magic Show @ Rubel Castle Relay for Life John Fields / (626) 274-3690 / ziegfield2000@yahoo.com Kaleena Khademi (909) 868-8760 / ghwooddesign@gmail.com Jump N Jammin (Snow Day Alternative) www.relayforlife.org/glendora Jim Riley / (626) 695-9056 /jriley1021@aol.com KIWANIS GLENDORA GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2015-16 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 2016. Goal: To Increase membership interaction through social events, plan at least three activities during the year. Goal: Complete the 2015-2016 Kiwanis year with a positive budget balance by increasing event sponsorships, and increase fundraising efforts.