Celebrating 86 Years of Community Service The Kiwanis e DGE EC&C District - Kiwanis Club of , Founded Dec.ember 1917 “Serving the Children of the World” Aug 13, 2004 Friday, August 20, 2004 12:30 - 2:00 pm *** NOTE: WE ARE MOVING... to le Club de Golf Rivermead, 150 chemin Rivermead, Gatineau (Aylmer)

Head Table - Aug 20/04 1. Doug McGregor 2. Bob Vergette Dave Smart, Coach of the 3. Rick Barrigar 4. Dave Smart Men’s 5. President David Basketball 6. Bill Harsh 7. Mike Flint Dave is in his sixth year as Head 8. Kathleen Holst Coach of the 9. Sandra Lee Ravens, and has won 111 games while 10 Guy Dagenais dropping only 16. Greeters: Peter Patafie, He has a wealth of basketball experience and led the Warren Gencher Junior Boys Provincial Team to Gold Medals Raffle tickets: Bruno DiChiara in 1999 and 2000, at the Canadian Championships.

On the menu: Breast of Chicken stuffed with Brie cheese and fine herbs, Vegetables, Sherbert and Fruit. Meeting Friday, Aug 13/04 - Paul Hindo spoke very We welcomed our newest member, personally about his 15-day visit to Iraq, which was a very Warren Gencher, who was introduced wonderful and fascinating trip. The chaos did not prevent him by Peter Patafie. Warren is President from researching his birthplace in one of the most beautiful of Brymark Promotions, Inc. and is an active community supporter cities in the world, and he was delighted to sleep in his old through his work with United Way, bedroom, as his brother bought the family home. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre and instability of the country is very evident and many are clinging to Juvenile Diabetes. Be sure to their religion. With the assistance of the Americans, they are introduce yourself to Warren. trying to rebuild their country, which is difficult for many who are not familiar with democracy. He stressed that Canada has an important economic role to play in the rebuilding of Iraq. Members’ attendance on Aug 13/04 - 52 Total attendance - 58 President’s Rose - Lynda Campbell cares about the Club’s History as. well as its Future. A member of our Board of Directors, Lynda Total Membership - 203 readily coordinates the volunteers needed on Duck Race Day, pleasantly shares her warmth and love with 400 Seniors at our Annual Committee and other attendance Seniors’ Tea at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, and is one of the happy makeups for the week - 6 faces seen at our Children Priority-One Charity Golf Tournament. Lynda’s support as a board member is indicative of her dedication and loyalty to Kiwanis. page 1 of 4 Committee Meetings 24-Hour Golf Relay, Tue. Aug 17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5:45 Albert Monsour’s office 141 Laurier Ave, 6th Floor, park behind building 4:00 p.m. on Wed. Aug 18 Youth & Community 12:00 Courtyard by Marriott September 24, 2004 Fri. Aug 20 Ways & Means 11:00 before Lunch at the Rivermead Mon. Aug 30 Cadets/Passing The Torch - 7:00 pm Alex Dayton Centre to 4:00 pm on September 25, 2004 Upcoming Meetings Aug 27 Yves Ducharme, Mayor of the City of Gatineau, to be introduced by Mayor Bob Chiarelli In partnership with the Ottawa “Amalgamation on Both Sides of the River” Senators Foundation and the Sept 3 Tribute to Father Bill More Thunderbird Golf Club, and Sept 10 Lyn Rowsell - H’Art d’Ottawa with the support of the Sept 17 To be confirmed Sept 24 ** Luncheon Cancelled - 24-Hr Golf Relay National Golf Course Owners Oct 1 TURNOVER DAY - Goodbye and thank you to Association, we are organizing President David Daubney and his Board of Directors, AND a 24-hour golf event. Welcome to President Derek Finley and his Board of Directors Interclub, Sports and Social Teams of 5 will play Raffle Prize: throughout the 24 hours on a Congratulations to Bob Fisher and Will Thompson, who each won Does the 9-hole golf course with net the raffle of a set of 6 tickets to warm south proceeds going to support “The Wedding”, an outdoor appeal to Rogers House, and the production, and a blanket donated you in mid Kiwanis Club of Ottawa by Phil Rossy and Rideau Place- January? Young Children Priority One on-the- River. projects. Funds will be raised through golf pledges, a 50/50 Thank you all for contributing, $80 If so, you may be interested in was raised for our General joining the Interclub, Sports and raffle, silent auction and dance, Account. Fine Session $32 Social Committee, as we plan our food and beverage. get-away. Some of us think an interclub down south holds a lot of MORE TO FOLLOW merit and we would like to know If you have any questions, or what you think. if you would like to be part of We are looking at a hotel and flight the organizing committee for this fundraiser, contact Chair Birthdays week of Aug 12 - 20 package for one week that is less that $1,500 per person. The more of the Committee, Doug participants, the lower the price. Oh, Wilson at 836-0120 or by Aug 16 Michel Podeszfinski and we would interclub while there! Aug 17 John Adjeleian email at [email protected] Aug 18 Wayne French Contact Kathleen Holst 296-6580 if you are interested, or have a Happy Birthday !! destination suggestion. The Kiwanis eDGE is published by Board of Directors, Executive Directors (9) The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa President David Daubney Lynda Campbell Peter Patafie 63 Sparks Street, Suite 601 Immed. Past President Rick Barrigar Ross Christensen Michel Podeszfinski Ottawa, ON K1P 5A6 President-Elect Derek Finley Sheri Farahani Mike St. Louis Phone(613)233-1900 Fax 233-3718 Vice-Presidents Sam Bhargava Harold Feder Chris Thompson Web: http://www.ottawakiwanis.org Neil McDonald Bill Gosewitz email: [email protected] Honorary Treasurer Albert Monsour Honorary Secretary Peter Nadeau Rita Harper: Administrative Manager CharitableRegistration.#0306589-65-10 http://newmembers.ottawakiwanis.org & eDGE editor [email protected] Weekly meeting Friday 12:30 p.m. at http://photos.ottawakiwanis.org Mike Kruger: Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 http://roses.ottawakiwanis.org [email protected] Rideau Street http://meetings.ottawakiwanis.org For information on our club, that is used for press releases, go to: http://media.ottawakiwanispage.org 2 of 4 Health of the Club Membership Roster Scott Miller, Ken’s son, is well on AN ADVERTISING the road to recovery and is back OPPORTUNITY FOR home in Huntsville. YOU! “He must be getting better, was This spectacular event will showcase up and about six days after the Last year many of you the vocal talents of young people operation and was allowed to put supported your club’s first from the National Capital Region, on his street clothes and walk venture into advertising in culminating in an exciting 2-day around the shopping concourse the Roster. We urge you to contest on the bandstand in the at the hospital. First thing he put your name and company beautiful Vincent Massey Park, on bought was a roast beef sandwich before this great club, once September 4 and 5 at Druxy’s.” Ken again, adding to your Celebrity judges will crown Ottawa’s presence. first “Kiwanis Idol” who will win Kiwanis Roll Call not only the title of Kiwanis Idol, but as of June 2004 If you repeat your ad, as is, also the opportunity for an artist there is no change in price, development contract! In cooperation with Distortion Total number of clubs 8,247 PLUS there will be an additional colour screen to Studios (www.distortionstudios.com) Total membership 279,395 and The Dominic D’Arcy Talent In June 2002, our club was highlight your service. Same Development Program #18 of the 20 largest clubs. value as last year $200 + GST (www.dominicdarcy.com), the for a 2 3/4” deep x 1 1/4” Kiwanis Idol will work to create a wide ad. two-song demo CD, towards a view to a record company deal. To the new advertisers, you The Kiwanis Idol initiative is an can add your logo to the ad, opportunity for you to make a Staple Business for $210 + GST, no logo difference in your community and $200 + GST. Just send us an help a child in need. Depot/ Kiwanis EPS of your logo and the Clubs - School Bus text. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED on Aug 21 at St. Laurent Shopping Program Centre, for registration, chaperoning, The back cover is already water distribution, etc. Volunteers Kiwanis Clubs across Canada spoken for, however, the are needed from 9:00 - 3:00p.m. are teaming up with local inside back and front cover CALL Laura Johnson 226-2583 Staple Business Depot stores are still available. and collecting school If you are interested, please supplies for needy children., a FOR MORE INFORMATION click program that was started contact Ken Birch at 523- on the following: three years ago by the 6222 http://www.kiwanisidol.org Kiwanis Club of Orleans . or contact Eldon Fox, President of the Kiwanis Club of Rideau, Why not drop by 403 860-1481 or email: Bank Street, Steve [email protected] Tanner’s store, buy some school supplies and throw them on the Bus ! page 3 of 4 Kiwanis provides Hands-On Service for The Ottawa Boys & Girls Club CAMP SMITTY 98 Mink Lake Road, RR #3, Eganville, ON, K0J 1T0 (Highway 17 West towards Arnprior) Map will be provided as we approach the date.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18, 2004

This is our 1st year participating in a joint venture with the Capital City Chorus, who will be going up the previous weekend to start the work. We will be completing the job.

Friday - 10:00 a.m. Work commences (you must be there by 9:30 to get assigned your tasks) - 6:00 p.m. Super Dinner with entertainment. Sleeping accommodations are provided in the cabins. More to follow.

Saturday - 8:00 a.m. Work commences - 12:00 p.m. Farewell lunch arranged by Peter Patafie

AREAS OF WORK: Clean up / Repairs includes: shingling roofs, painting cabins, raking, cleaning campsites, odd jobs. Lee Storm has arranged for a group of skilled tradesmen to lead our teams.

Meals includes: preparation of food, serving, working in the kitchen, clean-up, etc.

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED AREA TO WORK (AND Fax to Kiwanis 233-3718) :

Name (please print) Phone Number Clean-up/Repairs Meals

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