The 2014-2015 Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award Questions and Answers

Those who submitted their awards will receive a commemorative badge add-on at their District’s Fall Leadership Conference and the winner and runner-up will be named at the 2015 National Convention in Brandon, MB

ORIGINS 1 In what year was the first K-40 club formed? 1935 2 Hamilton, . February 20, 1920 In what city was the first Kin meeting held and when? 11 or 12 will be accepted. There were 11 men, plus 3 How many men were in attendance? Founder Hal

4 Founder Hal Rogers Who called the meeting? Which National President wrote the preface for the 5 Cross and the Square, and suggested that it be made Dick Rendek (Found in the Cross and the Square) required reading for all Kin?

What was the Hamilton Kinsmen Club’s first club Welcoming young men to the city.(Cross and the 6 project? Square page7)

FOUNDER What rank was Hal Rogers promoted to after fighting in Corporal 1 Vimy Ridge?

Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders, 54thKootenay 2 In what regiment did he serve? Battalion (Cross & Square page 4)

Who was the first person Founder Hal asked about Harold Phillips (Cross & Square page 5) 3 forming a service club?

Order of the British Empire in 1946 AND Order of 4 What two very prestigious distinctions was Founder Hal in 1978 awarded and in what years?

5 Who de Who delivered Founder Hal’s eulogy in 1994? Past National President Howard Phee

KIN HEADQUARTERS 1 What date was Kin HQ officially opened? February 23rd 1980 by Perc Dawson, Founder Hal And by what three founding members? Rogers and Trev Thompson

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2 Who was the first Executive Director of Kin? Peter N. Hanly – 1968 (Page 72 Cross & Square) What year did he start? 3 Who donated the Founder’s bust in front of the District 6 Founder’s wall?

4 Who is the newest staff member at Kin Headquarters? Laura Hamilton

5 Who is the longest serving staff member at Kin HQ? Bas Zak

NATIONAL CONVENTION 1 Where was the largest attended national convention Calgary 1972 with over 2,200 Kinsmen held? Swearing in of a Brazilian family as new Canadians 2 What prompted spontaneous singing by 500 delegates during 1999 convention by citizenship judge. during a national convention in London?

3 Where is the Kin National Convention in 2016? Edmonton, Alberta 4 Which Canadian prime minister was a Kin member? What Kin couple celebrated their 40th year in Kin AND 5 their 40th wedding anniversary at the National Barb & Bob Thomson Convention in Niagara Falls?

MEMBERSHIP Name any 3 Life Members in your District and the 1 Will be verified at National Headquarters. dates of their presentation

D1 Kinette Club of Fonthill & Dist., 11/04/14; Fonthill & Dist. Kinsmen D2 Kinette Club of Boissevain, 05/05/07; Boissevain Kinsmen D3 Kinette Club of Jansen & Dist., 06/14/14; Jansen & Dist. Kinsmen D4 Kin Club of Beaumont, 07/01/14; Leduc Kinette 2 What was the last club chartered in your district and D5 Kinette Club of Bulkley Valley, 02/22/08; what club was the sponsor? Bulkley Valley Kinsmen D6 Kin Campus Club of UOttawa, 11/14/14; Russell Kin Club D7 Kin E Club of Atlantic Inc., 11/07/14; Bridgewater & Area Kinsmen D8 Peterborough Kinette Club, 03/23/13; Peterborough Kinsmen

How many new members were brought into the 3 798 Association in the 2013/2014 Kin year?

How many members to you need to sponsor into the 4 club to qualify for the GEM? In what time span must Three (3) in any 12 consecutive months. these three members be sponsored?

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Name the Members of the National Membership 5 Tanya Bettridge, Chair; Jacquie Mvula; Jody Foster; Committee? Shane Walsh; Corie Ruzicka-Olson (Staff Liaison)

HISTORY In what year was “Raise the Flag!" day introduced to promote Kin's national pride and to encourage 1 Canadians to show their love for Canada by raising and 1992- 1993 flying flags?

Volunteers enriching Canadian Communities 2 through Community Service, Leadership, and What is Kin Canada’s Mission Statement? Partnership

a) Strong, Healthy, Engaged Canadian Communities 3 What is Kin Canada’s Vision? b) Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, What is Kin Canada’s Values? Compassion, Pride, Fellowship, Inclusiveness

1922 – International Association of Kinsmen Clubs 1926 – The Association of Kinsmen Clubs 1980 – Nat’l. Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada 4 What are the names the Association has had, in 1989 – The Association of Kin Clubs chronological order? List names and years. 1991 - Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada/Les Clubs Kin du Canada 2003 – Kin Canada

Mark Twain created it and it was suggested by 5 Where did the name “Kinsmen” originated? Founder Hal's father

DISTRICTS District 1; District 2; District 3; District 4; District 5; 1 How Many Districts do we have? Name them District 6; District 7; District 8

D1 Joanne Bint and Marty Makins D2 Colin Edwards D3 Ryan Malley D4 Allan Martin and Cathleen Cooper-Martin 2 Name the current District Governors D5 Kathy Miller and Scott Wood D6 Robert Watkins D7 Lee Burry D8 Erin Thomson

What District has or had a Governor serve three terms? 3 What was the name of that Governor? District 2 – Colin Edwards

Who was the last official District Kinette Co-ordinator 4 of District 6 Life Member Kim Baird (Cornwall)

Applicants’ answers to be verified by checking 5 List a minimum of three District websites websites

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CLUBS What is the minimum amount of members needed to 15 (answer 12 will be accepted) 1 charter a new club?

As of February 28, 2015 how many clubs are members 466 2 of Kin Canada?

3 What are four (4) Club Executive Positions? President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, etc.

Kin Campus Club of Alberta Kin Campus Club of Calgary Kin Campus Club of Halifax Regional Municipality 4 Name two Campus Clubs in the Association. Kin Campus Club of Regina Kin Campus Club of UOttawa Kin Campus Club of U of S

5 What is a “cyber club”? Does Kin Canada have any? An electronic or E club. Yes - 1

RULES OF ORDER At any and all conferences, zones and conventions, 1 where are the Canadian and Kin flags place at the head The Canadian Flag is to be placed at the far left and of the room? the Kin Canada Flag is to be placed at the far right

Mover of the motion, with the permission of the 2 Who is the only person that can request and receive chair. permission to speak last on a motion?

When are the two times members are permitted to 3 Point of Personal Privilege (too cold, personal interrupt the speaker? comfort, can’t hear speaker, etc) AND Point of order

4 Two How many amendments can be on the floor at one time? RISK MANAGEMENT Name 3 positions involved in the Risk Management 1 national risk management coordinator, district risk Team manager; club risk manager (would also accept DG)

2 What risk management document includes example Step-by-Step Risk Management Guide waivers and risk management checklists 3 What form should you complete to verify insurance Certificate of insurance request form coverage on your event Air balloons, rodeo’s, races, bungee jumping, 4 Name two events that are not included in our National detonation of fireworks, operation of mechanical liability insurance coverage amusement devices

What is the minimum property and liability insurance 5 that a club must carry when owning or leasing a $2,000,000 building or land

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KIN CANADA BURSARY 1 To date, how many Kin Canada bursaries have been 857 awarded? What were Founder Hal Rogers’ words about his belief 2 ….."providing and promoting the finest and most in the value of education? effective education possible for our young people"

How long of a term does a trustee serve on the Board of 3 Hal Rogers Endowment Fund? 3 years

In what year did the bursary program award 100 4 bursaries? What was the reason for this? 1999. In honour of Founder Hal’s 100th birthday

Who is the honourary chairperson on the Hal Rogers 5 Endowment Fund Board of Trustees? Diane Rogers

CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA Ian. F. McClure is a true pioneer in the fight against 1 cystic fibrosis. How many years has Ian been a 63 Years Kinsmen?

In what year was CF officially adopted as a National 2 Service Project? 1987

Which Kin member initiated the Kin-CF partnership by 3 a chance meeting at a local pub? Bill Skelly

From question 3 above, who was this chance meeting 4 with? In which year? Dr. Crozier in 1963

What percentage of Cystic Fibrosis Canada fundraising 5 revenue did Kin Canada contribute in 2013-14? 8%

NATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION 1 How many life members are clubs allowed to award in One a two year period?

2 In National Awards Program, what does GEM stand Get Expansion Minded OR Grow Every Month for?

3 What was the first year of The Diane Rogers Kin Pride 2003-2004 Award? Who was the winner from 2013/2014? Debbie Hodgkinson, Collingwood Kinette Club, D1

4 Maple Leaf Award of Distinction What are the Award levels to complete the Kin Founders Award of Achievement Excellence Program Members Award of Excellence

5 Who was awarded the Kin Canada Lifetime Life Member Mickey Boyle (bonus points for the Achievement Award in 2014? significance (i.e. passing away in 2014 and/or Dean Faithful Stampede City Kinsmen accepting on behalf of the Late Mickey Boyle’s family)

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