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2017–18 OFFICERS, KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT James M. Rochford, Peoria, Illinois, USA PRESIDENT-ELECT Florencio C. “Poly” Lat, Pasay City, Metro Manila, the Philippines IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jane M. Erickson, Bellevue, JUNE/JULY 2018 • VOLUME 103, NUMBER 4 Nebraska, USA VICE PRESIDENT Daniel Vigneron, Howald, Luxembourg EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
TRUSTEES Greg Beard, Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; Chian Chu- Paradise in suburbia, page 24 Ching, Taichung City, Taiwan; John E. DeVilbiss, West Alexandria, Ohio, USA; M.A. “Fred” Dietz, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA; Charles R. “Chuck” Gugliuzza, Homestead, Florida, USA; Lance M. Incitti, Denville, New Jersey, USA; Koshiro “Kit” Kitazato, Tokyo, Japan; Marcel A. Kreienbühl, Gossau, Switzerland; Gary Levine, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; Peter J. Mancuso, North Bellmore, New York, USA; Richard G. “Dick” Olmstead Jr., Lancaster, California, USA; Paul Inge Paulsen, Florvåg, Norway; Ernest Schmid, Einöde, Austria; Bert West, Divide, Colorado, USA; Terry A. White, Evansville, Indiana, USA
2017–18 OFFICERS, KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND PRESIDENT Chia Sing “Sing” Hwang, Selangor, Malaysia PRESIDENT-ELECT George E.H. Cadman, Q.C., North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mark B. Rabaut, Woodland Park, Colorado, USA TREASURER Ann Wilkins, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Ann Updegraff Spleth, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
TRUSTEES Karl Heinz Berger, Ried im Innkreis, Austria; Albert Filip Delanote, Koksijde, Belgium; James “Jim” Dooley, Metamora, Illinois, USA; Jane M. Erickson, Bellevue, Nebraska, USA; Robert M. “Bob” Garretson, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Dennis M. Oliver, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA; Benjamin R. “Ben” Osterhout, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA; Shih Yu-Mei, Changhua County, Taiwan; John Tyner II, Rockville, Maryland, USA; Norman A. “Norm” Velnes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Daniel Vigneron, Howald, Luxembourg
MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR Stan D. Soderstrom PUBLISHER/CIRCULATION MANAGER Jack Brockley MANAGING EDITOR Kasey Jackson ASSISTANT EDITORS Curtis Billue, Julie Saetre ART DIRECTOR Andy Austin CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Tony Knoderer
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 800-KIWANIS (in US/Canada), 317-875-8755 Fax: 317-879-0204 Email: [email protected] DEPARTMENTS FEATURES Website: kiwanis.org Magazine website: kiwanismagazine.org 4 VOICES 8 SCOUTING SYNERGY ADVERTISING SALES President’s Message; Executive Kiwanians have a long history of RT DIRECTOR Andy Austin 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Perspective; Letters supporting Boy Scouts, a critical 317-217-6196, Fax: 317-217-6196 relationship that’s needed now more Email: [email protected] 36 SHOWCASE New England and Mid-Atlantic: than ever. RB Advertising Representatives Inc., Honor system; getting smart; safe 8 Binger Way, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 914-769-0051, Fax: 914-769-0691 haven; surprising results; comfort 18 BLOOD LINES Email: [email protected] zone; the China project; birthdays; Kiwanians in Vanuatu raise funds FUTURE CONVENTIONS membership; all-stars; corporate and organize volunteers to support Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, June 28–July 1, 2018 Walt Disney World, Florida, USA, June 27–30, 2019 membership; keeping score a school playground and life-saving Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, June 18–21, 2020 blood center. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, June 24–27, 2021 48 NEWS KIWANIS (ISSN 0162-5276) is published monthly except Back-to-school projects; human 24 PARADISE IN SUBURBIA February, May, July and November by Kiwanis International. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Kiwanis, 3636 Woodview scrabble; new partnerships In a corner of commercial develop- Tr., Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196. Periodicals postage paid ment, Kiwanians save a place for at Indianapolis, IN and additional mailing offices. (CPC Pub 50 BACK PAGE Agreement #40030511) Return undeliverable Canadian addresses nature. to Kiwanis, 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3B7. Patch work Member’s annual subscription is US$8. Nonmembers may 30 CELEBRATING FATHERS subscribe for US$12 per year. Kiwanians in Schwaz, Austria, have The information in this magazine is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. It is intended to provide general information been putting dads in the spotlight about the subject matter covered and is provided with the understanding that Kiwanis is not rendering legal, accounting or for decades. tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel or other advisors on all matters pertaining to legal, tax or accounting obligations and requirements. Cover photo by W. Garth Dowling, Boy Scouts of America Copyright © 2018 by Kiwanis International
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE JIM ROCHFORD • KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT STAN SODERSTROM • KIWANIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IN PURSUIT OF 200,000 PAINFUL DISCUSSIONS
Between October 1 and April to increase the longevity of our This past year, Kiwanis hosted ground checks for adult mem- 18, Kiwanis opened 177 clubs new clubs. a youth-protection sympo- bers who work with youth. worldwide. By the time you sium for employees of several We’ve identified and equipped read this article, hopefully GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHT youth-serving organizations. volunteer youth protection we’ll be well over 200. We’re Dan Bennett has been involved Experts spoke on topics such managers (each district should close to 7,000 net membership in all the new clubs opened as sexual exploitation, youth have at least one) to help clubs growth. We need to get over both last year and this Kiwanis trafficking, child abductions, properly protect the youth we the 200,000-member number. year in his of the New England the Darknet and other threats support and serve. Why is that important? It will and Bermuda District. He and to youth and children. Every Kiwanis advisor to a attract partners and allow us to his team should have a huge These discussions were Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids adequately mentor our service impact on his district. painful. Adult predators stra- Club, any adult attending an leadership programs. In Montana, Barb Monaco tegically and patiently prey on overnight Key Club or Key This past Kiwanis year was has yet to open a club, but she unsuspecting children. They Leader event or any Kiwanian the first year we did not grow had record attendance at her look for youth-serving organi- who works with minors at in one single area of the Kiwan- midyear conference. And the zations where they might fit club activities must undergo is family. Declining Kiwanis district is over 7 percent in net in and gain the trust of those a background check at least membership impacts every- growth. She has innovatively around them. Scouting, YMCAs every two years. Every club thing we do, especially our organized tailgates at football and camps are all susceptible, should present a youth-pro- service leadership programs. games to invite new members and so are we. tection program once a year Opening new clubs is not just a to experience the fun you can We also learned that during Youth Protection Week goal, it is absolutely necessary! have in Kiwanis. adult predators are not the (September 9-15, 2018). Also, congratulations to Can- only threat. Youth-on-youth A wide range of resources CRUNCH TIME dace Corsaro and the New York exploitation ranges from is available at kiwanis.org/ It is absolutely pivotal that you District, which has opened four cyberbullying to sexting and protection. In addition, a finish as strong as possible, clubs, including one with 75 extortion. We must be equally youth-protection telephone and that means individually charter members. Wow! aware of identifying and pre- and email hotline is available bringing new members into A 50-year Peoria, Illinois venting this behavior as well. for confidential reporting. your club and helping to open Kiwanis member, who has For Kiwanis, the bar for We need to set a high stan- a new club, which in turn can passed away, had a plaque on youth protection is constantly dard for youth protection. We sponsor an orphan Key Club his desk in the mayor’s office being raised. We first intro- want school administrators, or start a brand new SLP club. that said, “Lead, follow, or get duced guidelines for working parents and community lead- The 2017-18 class of governors the heck out of the way.” Thank with youth in 2007. With time, ers to know we really care agreed that we can increase you for your willingness to lead they’ve evolved, anchoring about the children and youth our impact by increasing our by example by increasing our to best practices for areas like in our communities and we’re numbers in a timely fashion. impact through increasing our transporting youth, overnight taking extra steps to ensure New clubs are membership base. stays, exposure to they’re protect- Ch se from a colorful aortment opening world- If our member- alcohol or tobacco ed. At the same of honey roasted peanuts, gummies, mini-pretzels, wide, and they’re ship goes over products, use of time, we’re pro- prospering with 200,000, we’ll technology and tecting our own support of a spon- impact positively privacy protec- Kiwanis clubs soring club and our sponsored tion. Kiwanis has and members. coaches. This con- youth programs added mandatory Please help this cept has proved and the world! criminal back- effort.
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Letters Readers of Kiwanis magazine’s print version and blog respond to features from the March and April/May 2018 issues. Join the conversations at kiwanismagazine.org or email [email protected].
RARE BUT TREATABLE Thank you very much, Kiwanis maga- zine, for giving space for the topic of rare diseases (“Global Service,” March 2018). I am sensitive to the situation of children with rare diseases. I have been following carefully the evolution of diseases in several children patients. There really is an
HOW ADVERSITY AND THE BRAIN CAN WORK TOGETHER TO INHIBIT LEARNING. urgent need to sensitize the living forces Words KASEY JACKSON
recent walk through the of society around this issue, because the hallways of a central A Indiana middle school led to a surprising find. Taped situation of these children is dire. Besides to the wall and situated near photos of the most recent Teacher of the Year recipients suffering from physical pain, they also was a handmade sign, print- ed with colorful handwriting: “Are you or someone you suffer enormously due to the stigmatiza- know cutting? If so, talk to someone.” There was a num- ber to text for help, with a tion and social exclusion to which they promise that someone would be on the other end to listen and offer advice. and their families are subjected, with the aggravating circumstance that they do not even have the protection of the State 8 KIWANISMAGAZINE.ORG MARCH 2018 9 Social Security in Colombia. They have an approved law, but its application has been YOUNG CHILDREN AND STRESS stopped. That is why I ask all the Kiwanis clubs of Colombia and the world to show I appreciated the article on stress in the there is direct injury to the child. solidarity with this cause of these defense- March 2008 Kiwanis magazine. While I I encourage my fellow Kiwanians to less and vulnerable people. Thank you. don’t wish to detract from the emphasis go to the website of the Center on the on the adolescent years, I believe it’s Developing Child at Harvard University Luis Alfonso Londoño Vanegas important to recognize that stress can at developingchild.harvard.edu. Click on President of the Kiwanis Club of Bogotá, have even more serious effects on a Science/Key Concepts and view a cou- Colombia child’s brain from birth to age 8, and ple of the brief videos. I hope you’ll be
especially to age 3. This encompasses so fascinated by what is going on inside TELLING THE the period of life during which the those tiny heads that you’ll explore the KIWANIS basic structure of the brain is created website more thoroughly. STORY and subsequently enhanced — or not. And remember, learning does not MARCH 2018 MARCH
® When children of this age are exposed start once a kid is in school, nor does to serious and ongoing stresses, that brain development end once a child foundation may be undermined with turns five. We begin our journey to brain life-long developmental, educational, maturity while still in the womb, and as
social, emotional and health challenges. noted in the article, don’t complete that THESERVING CHILDREN OF THE WORLD What are some of the types of stress- phase of life until the mid or late 20s. STRESS es that can affect babies and young However, preventing problems in the children? Chronic hunger, untreated earliest years is best for the child, par-
illnesses, lack of an ongoing loving ents and subsequently society as well. From socialTEST media burnout to school pressures, anxiety and stress have a hold on our kids. relationship with one or more adults,
environmental chaos (fights between Wil Blechman, M.D. NATURE PARK SUCCESS STORY KIWANIANS TAKE FLIGHT parents, use of drugs with subsequent Chair, Kiwanis International Committee BATTLING RARE DISEASES ignoring of the child) and, of course, if on Young Children: Priority One +
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p006-007_KIM_0618_Letters.indd 6 5/2/18 10:08 AM NOT UP TO STANDARDS ARTISTIC LICENSE TELLING THE KIWANIS STORY I have been a member of the Owosso, I am proud and happy that my friend APRIL/MAY 2018
Michigan, Kiwanis club since 1977. I write Ventura initiated the project, which be- ® regarding the feature about a charity fund- came the subject of the feature article raiser involving decorative skateboards. “Board Games” in the June/July 2018 The 2008 Kiwanis International con- issue of Kiwanis magazine. Some of vention included a resolution to celebrate these artists are long-time friends. Oth- SERVING THE CHILDREN OF WORLD inclusiveness of all Kiwanians. However, ers just heard about the project. But all Kiwanians should know and respect the responded positively to the invitation, Kiwanis Objects and ethics. because for them being an artist is a The article’s pictures do not match the philosophy and if their work can serve a BOARD GAMES text. They depict excessive tattoos; exces- good cause, that’s the main thing. Since FRENCH ARTISTS CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND sive body piercings; inappropriate clothing; this is for children, it became obvious SKATEBOARDS FOR CHARITY demonic depictions on skin, skateboards they would get involved, especially for KIWANIS CHILDREN'S FUND: AN UPDATE AKTION CLUB IN THE MOVIES and sexually suggestive poses. children who are suffering. KIDS AND STRESS: PART TWO In the interest of raising a few dollars for Some of the artists were tattooed + charity, we have violated our code of ethics following an illness or life accident that and five of six of our values. left scars on their bodies, or they have OFFICE COPY The participants should have been in- tattooed others’ damaged bodies. All structed to prepare artwork consistent with of them realized how much getting tat- I stumbled on to your magazine at my Kiwanis’ high standards. Likewise, the artists tooed made them feel alive and allowed doctor’s office. The colorful cover jumped should have been informed of Kiwanis stan- them to improve their relationship with out at me from a sea of Golf Digests. My eye dards for pictures. Kiwanis has fallen short. themselves, physically and morally. went directly to the colorful skateboard. There has been a coarsening of society Thanks to all these artists and their (I’ve become trained to spot skateboards as and a distancing from the spiritual, especial- dedication, we will be able to give 160 my sixth- and ninth-grader live for anything ly with our youth. Kiwanis has been a leader children the gift of dreams. No matter skateboard-related.) I confess I don’t know in the maintenance of standards. We must their illness or their age, they will go on much about Kiwanis. My image has been continue to follow the Objects of Kiwanis an airplane ride for the first time. of retirees pitching horseshoes; so, the fun that were laid out in 1924. story about artists creating skateboards Marie-Laure Levrero for a charity auction was a surprise. (And John Demis Kiwanis Club of Ciboure-Sud Pays Basque, in France!) It was cool to see not just the Kiwanis Club of Owosso, Michigan France boards but the artists who created them. They’re certainly as colorful as their artwork! I checked out your website so I could FUNDRAISING show my boys the boards and was again surprised at the cool stories about Kiwanis groups all over the world doing unique things to raise money. The Red Bull airplane story was brilliant and the people featured Board in the story looked like fun. I actually sat and read through five or six stories on your s e CLAUDE MÉDALE am• Pictures blog (kiwanismagazine.org) and was really FRENCH ARTISTS CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND JULIE SAETRE SKATEBOARDS FOR CHARITY. G Words impressed by the variety of projects. n November 2015, a giant 2.3-ton sphere appeared on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, suspended between the I first and second floors. Titled “Earth Crisis,” the piece Whoever put your magazine in the was the first three-dimensional public art installation permitted at the landmark site. The man behind this display was Shepard Fairey, an doctor’s office was a genius. Your magazine internationally renowned street artist. But while many know Fairey's work — his “Hope” campaign poster for former U.S. President Barack Obama has become a collector’s item — few would suspect the origin of is the perfect recruiting tool. If I can free up his career: skateboard art. As a student, Fairey worked part-time in a skateboard shop and began using his drawings and resulting stickers on the boards. some spare time, I may have to look for the This past year, the Kiwanis Club of Ciboure-Sud Pays Basque, France, experienced its own skateboard inspiration in the form of an innovative fundraiser to Kiwanis club in my city. support its service projects for children. Members invit- Martha Gambet ed French artists in a variety of media to create original Photography for skateboard: Rémi Desclaux works that would be transferred to skateboards and Michael Mathis Model: Martha Gambet sold to the public. 8 KIWANISMAGAZINE.ORG APRIL/MAY 2018 9 Cleveland, Ohio
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SCOUTING SYNERGY KIWANIANS HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SUPPORTING BOY SCOUTS, A CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING LEADERS.
y all rights, 19-year-old Nathaniel Page should be a slavish devotee of video games, B social media and cell phones — just like many of his peers. A freshman at Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute in Troy, New York, this computer science specialist is a self-proclaimed gamer who loves shoot-’em-ups such as Overwatch and Bat- tleground. But there’s something unusual about Page — something that doesn’t fit the classic gamer profile. He’s also a newly minted Eagle Scout. He earned this highest of all honors via Boy Scout Troop 347, which for years has been sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Newington, Connecticut. Ac- cording to Page, his days pitching tents and build- ing campfires helped make him a well-rounded per- son and keep today’s wired world in perspective. “I spend a lot of time on computers for games or work, so Scouts always offered a really nice break,” he says. “I think it helped me learn that it’s OK to be without screens. Honestly, I think everyone could use a hike in the woods.”
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Many of today’s parents would agree. byproducts of a less device-intensive lifestyle. For According to a study by the nonprofit organi- instance, parents chose character development, zation Common Sense, as of 2017, smartphones acquiring outdoor skills and having fun as the had made their way into 95 percent of U.S. top three reasons. Among Scouts ages 11 to 17, the homes with children ages 0 to 8. Seventy-eight reasons were to have fun, learn about nature and percent of those homes also owned tablets, and outdoor skills and join friends in Scouting. 42 percent of the children in those households Robert Nakagawa, deputy Scout executive in possessed tablets of their own. Just since 2013, the Boy Scouts of America’s Denver Area Council, the time those kids spend daily on mobile devic- says this interest in getting outdoors and being es has tripled, from 15 minutes to 48 minutes. with friends plays to the organization’s strengths. Fortunately, there’s a group that seems perfect- The council supervises several large Colorado ly positioned to blunt the influence of so many Scout summer camps, including Tahosa High screens: the Boy Scouts of America. And Adventure Base and Peaceful Valley Kiwanis clubs, by volunteering to Scout Ranch. sponsor troops, are uniquely posi- When it comes to how to deal tioned to help. with devices, he admits that the According to Michael B. Sur- Scouts, like the rest of society, baugh, chief Scout executive of are still feeling their way. the Boy Scouts of America, his “I think the Boy Scouts organization’s traditional recipe struggle with this issue as for child development — physical well,” he says. activity, skill-building and fellow- Though each troop has its ship — offers the perfect tonic for own policy when it comes to use of today’s screen-besotted kids. And that tonic electronics, in most cases it’s impractical can be taken early, by signing up for Cub Scouts to simply collect them in a big sack and confis- (for 7- to 10-year-olds). cate them for the duration of a camping trip. For “Cub Scouts offers many ways for kids to have instance, if the kids want to take pictures, using low-tech fun, such as going on outdoor adventures, their phone is pretty much the only way. creating cars and rockets through derby competi- “It sounds odd, but experts tell us that robbing tions or helping the community through service them of their cell phones actually robs them of projects,” Surbaugh says. “These experiences not their experience,” Nakagawa says. “If they go only pay off in terms of development, but they also on a hike and take a picture and share it, they’re may start habits and hobbies that last a lifetime.” better able to enjoy those experiences.” A recent study conducted by the Boy Scouts of On the flipside, having Scouts blast pictures of America found that, while parents and kids don’t their camping trips and talk about the fun they’re mention less screen time as a reason for signing having on social media doesn’t exactly hurt the up, they did offer motives that seem like natural organization’s recruiting efforts.
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p008-017, 048-049_KIM_0618_Scouting.indd 11 5/2/18 10:11 AM Scouting around the world Scouting is big in North America, but it’s by no means just an American movement. Founded in England in 1908, it has since spread to every corner of the world and encompasses some 40 million active members. If your club would like to find and join forces with a troop in your part of the globe, these regional Scouting centers can help.
Europe Interamerica scout.org/europe scout.org/interamerica Arab Africa scout.org/arab scout.org/africa Eurasia Canada scout.org/eurasia scouts.ca Asia-Pacific United States scout.org/asia-pacific scouting.org
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“The kids still utilize their devices, but I think the “That’s been going on for several years now, Boy Scouts have done a good job in allowing the and they haven’t missed a beat,” George says. young men and young women to do it in an ap- “They’re there rain or shine.” propriate way,” Nakagawa says. “And getting out The club reciprocates by assisting with the into the country makes them better able to forge troop’s Eagle Scout projects. George thinks work- meaningful relationships with each other, versus ing together benefits not just the kids, who learn just through their devices and social media.” firsthand about community service, but also Ki- Not surprisingly, the Scouts’ emphasis on com- wanis, by raising the organization’s profile among munity service and character creates a great deal a trove of potential future members. of commonality between themselves and Kiwanis. “It’s important to give young people an under- “Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare standing of why Kiwanis exists, why we do what young people to make ethical and moral choices we do and what community service is all by instilling in them the value of about,” he says. “That synergy has the Scout Oath and Scout Law,” to be created with young peo- says Lee Shaw, national direc- ple, and we have to be willing tor of national alliances for to ask for their help.” the Boy Scouts of America. Mitch Page, the proud father “That mission is highly of Eagle Scout Nathaniel, compatible with Kiwanis. agrees. Both organizations provide “We’ve been bless- service opportunities that ed to have Kiwanis teach leadership skills to involved for at least 15 years,” Mitch Page young people.” says of his own troop. “It just seemed like a nat- Sponsoring a troop is also an excellent way to ural fit to go with Kiwanis, because of the won- both raise a Kiwanis club’s community profile derful work they do internationally for youth.” and to catch the attention of just the sort of young Page has four sons, the oldest three of whom are people who could one day make energetic new all Eagle Scouts. His youngest, at 13, is currently members. It’s an equation that’s not lost on Mike working toward that rank. Page has personally George, immediate past president of the Kiwanis witnessed the benefits of Kiwanis participation in Club of Tierrasanta, San Diego, California. Scouting — and Scouting’s ability to help kids put For years, the club planted miles of flags along down their phones and log into in the real world. the two main entrances to the town on important “All of my boys have been on some level or an- holidays such as the Fourth of July and Veterans other involved with computers and video games,” Day. But planting and then collecting all those he says. “But even the most diehard video game banners was a daunting task. So a few years ago, and cell phone fans, when we go to one of our George turned for help to Boy Scout Troop 985, Scout camps here in Connecticut for the weekend, which his Kiwanis club sponsors. get totally involved.” K
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CAPTURED MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHER HAS WITNESSED UNFORGETTABLE AND LIFE-CHANGING MOMENTS THROUGH SCOUTING.
Garth Dowling has a lot to smile about. This former newspaper photographer has W. adventure in his blood — and he’s in just the right position to roll up his pant legs and jump right in. As director of photography for the Boy Scouts of America’s three national magazines, Dowling has captured young Scouts as they rappel mountains and as they ride the waves in a sailboat. He’s spent countless nights under the stars, slept in tents and watched as children and adults have found the courage to try something new. Dowling shared his thoughts about being a Kiwa- nian and the unique role he plays with BSA.
As a photographer, you’ve likely seen and cap- tured a lot of interesting situations. Tell us what it’s like to witness a child taking part in something new through a Scout camp or function. It is absolutely magical to watch a Scout tackle a challenge and succeed, whether it’s with the first try or the sixth. In fact, I think the greater satisfaction is when the Scout doesn’t get that jump, that knot,
Pictures W. GARTH DOWLING, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
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p008-017, 048-049_KIM_0618_Scouting.indd 16 5/2/18 10:12 AM that fire the first time. Having to dig deep and video games, and make it enriching. It’s one try again is such a terrific learning experience. thing to play video games, but there are activities Plus, you can see as they start something new in Scouting that promote learning to create video that they feel like they’re all alone until they re- games and games of all kinds. That’s building alize all that noise they’re hearing is their friends a future. Scouting isn’t all about tying knots cheering them on to success. That’s when the big and setting up tents and making s’mores by the smiles happen! Seeing Scouts learn and grow campfire. Those are fun means to an end of learn- and take those risks is incredibly rewarding. I’ve ing life lessons such as how to be trustworthy, seen bravery displayed on the trail when the loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, weather isn’t great and at Scout meetings when cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Those that young Scout is delivering a speech for the attributes sound like a lot of Kiwanians I know! first time. Personally, it’s inspirational. Hey, challenges certainly don’t stop when you get Why’d you decide to join Kiwanis, and does older. There have been a few times I’ve needed your club have a relationship with Boy Scouts? to do something out of my comfort zone and I I joined the Kiwanis Club of Jackson Hole, think: “This is no dif- Wyoming, for a lot of ferent than that first- reasons. I had been a year Scout looking part of the commu- up at that climbing nity for many years tower … and doing by that time, and I it. I got this!” wanted to give back. Being in business A lot of children sit for myself, I worked inside playing video long hours alone, so games. Why do you I was attracted to the think it’s important social aspect. I knew for children to be out- W. GARTH DOWLING a lot of the members side and taking part already and saw how in a group activity Photo by Russ Carpenter, assistant Scoutmaster Troop 109 in Phoenix much fun they have. like Boy Scouts? Aside from the proven health benefits, the Why do you think the Kiwanis/Boy Scouts part- outdoors encourages a sense of wonder as it is nership works so well? a dynamic situation that changes constantly. It works exceedingly well because they’re on All the senses are engaged, and I believe learn- the same page about so many things, such as ing how the environment works and our place service to the community, honor and duty. And within it gives youth a sense of ownership and doing good service with cheer! The Scouting responsibility. Taking part in a group activity movement is about helping youth develop and such as Scouting in the outdoors strengthens achieve their full potential as creative, resource- those bonds of stewardship and reinforces the ful and supportive members of the community, idea that we’re all in this together and we all can much like Kiwanis. succeed together. Obviously, the outdoors is at the core of the Scouting experience; however, the Do you have a favorite memory photographing BSA does an amazing job of providing program- for the Scouts? ming that can take any interest, even playing I’m often asked “what was your favorite photo — Continued on page 49
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KIWANIANSBlood IN VANUATU RAISE FUNDS AND ORGANIZE lines VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT A SCHOOL AND A LIFE-SAVING BLOOD CENTER. Words and pictures KASEY JACKSON
lunchtime, and the ener- tre is located in Vanuatu on the children,” she says. “And we’ve gy at Pikinini Playtime island of Efate, situated in the Pa- grown from there since 2012. It’s is palpable. Children cific Ocean. On this day, visitors We’ve added a class every year. dart to their classroom doorways from the Kiwanis Club of Port So some of the children who were to try and catch a glimpse of the Vila (the capital city of Vanuatu) with us on day one are still with visitors who have come to their have come to say hello. Several us, and two teachers who were school. Some offer a shy hello kindergarten students are thrilled with us on day one are still with and a giggle. to share their news: They’ll be us. We’ve grown together.” Pikinini Playtime Early Child- going on a field trip to Shark Bay There are now 150 students on hood Care and Education Cen- in a couple of days. each of the two campuses. Kiwanians in Port Vila have Anna Willie (left) is one of the been helping at the school students sponsored by the Port for a few years now, offering Vila Kiwanians. She sits in her pieces for the school’s play- wheelchair and watches as her ground and sponsoring stu- friends bounce past her, on their dents by paying their tuition way to the playground after finish- costs. Pikinini Playtime Prin- ing lunch. She’s all smiles as she cipal Carol Batten says every poses for photos with her Kiwanis bit helps, especially because friends. There are about 35 chil- the school has changed a lot dren with disabilities at Pikinini since its earliest days. Playtime, Batten says. “Originally we started with “Anna was burned as a child,” just childcare, and we had six Batten explains. “She was in a
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p018-023_KIM_0618_Vanuatu.indd 20 5/2/18 10:15 AM blanket and laid too close to the progress, but also to discuss the playground that are suitable for family’s fire. She was burnt from needs of the school. disabled children.” the waist down. She has the shape “In Vanuatu, you have to pay of her feet and the shape of her school fees,” Batten says. “It costs HEAVY LIFTING legs, but it’s stunted because her AU$1,200 to sponsor a child for Mark Stafford (below, left) is lower limbs are stuck at the level a year. Kiwanis pays for Anna from Melbourne, Australia. He they were when she was burned, (and another student). Kiwanis now lives in Vanuatu and has around 2 years old. also helped build the playground. held numerous positions in the “For the first year and a half Anna was with us, she didn’t move. She didn’t smile. She sat in the corner and didn’t do anything. “We’ve had lots of help and a whole bunch Since then, she’s really come alive. She now smiles. She talks now. You of people who are so appreciative and can’t get her to stop! She’s had a helpful. It’s a community-based effort.” lot of trauma. She didn’t have a lot MARK STAFFORD, PORT VILA KIWANIS CLUB MEMBER of interaction after her accident. So part of coming to school when she was little was really a shock. It was such a big thing. She’d never They paid for some of the tim- Port Vila Kiwanis club, including seen this many kids. It was a white ber. We’ve tried to make it so several years as president. He’s lady’s place. All of those things con- the children with disabilities can on his way to a school near Mele tributed to her trauma. Thankfully, actually play. With the double Bay, where he plans to meet some the teachers have loved her through see-saws, we can have a caregiver women to talk about their sewing it. She has come such a long way.” behind a disabled child. We have project. While maneuvering his Kiwanis members often stop by a little house, and there’s a sand- truck along a bumpy road toward to see the children and to note the pit. So there are elements of the the bay, he shares a little more about what Kiwanis has done over the years for people in this tropical locale. One Kiwanis project direct- ly related to the sewing project is quite hands-on and requires some heavy lifting. He explains that Kiwanis members and other volunteers empty large shipping containers that arrive from New Zealand filled with an assortment of materials — everything from desks and school supplies to the sewing machines needed for this particular project. (Read “Threads Across the Pacific”at kiwanis. org/2017vanuatu.) “We do all of the clearance of
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Paradise in suburbia IN A CORNER OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, KIWANIANS SAVE A PLACE FOR NATURE.
Words JACK BROCKLEY Pictures JOHN E. CANAN
red Nugent (below) says it all the Potomac River. Instead of the started back in 1985. That’s hum of air-conditioning units, F when the city of Hagerstown, butterflies quietly flutter among Maryland, built Eastern Boulevard pink milkweed blossoms and as a bypass around its downtown purple coneflowers. area. The new route opened up the Welcome to Kiwanis Park — adjoining farm fields to devel- a park unlike any other in opment. The area park-friendly boomed with new Hagerstown. offices for doctors, ar- “Kiwanis Park is chitects, Realtors, and the only city park financial institutions, without a play- as well as stores and ground, without restaurants. ballfields and no Yet today, at the basketball courts,” corner of Imperial says Nugent, a Hag- and Dynasty Drive, erstown Kiwanian. a footbridge carries visitors into “It’s a pretty special place.” a different world. Instead of the The origins of Kiwanis Park go vroom of traffic, sparrows chirp. back to 1996, when Nugent and Instead of the beeping warning of fellow planning commission mem- delivery trucks backing into load- bers worked on a strategic plan ing docks, the meandering Antie- and suggested that the city find a tam Creek gurgles its way toward way to provide access to Antietam
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Creek for canoes and kayaks. An economic slump postponed such plans, but Nugent and his fellow Kiwanians kept the idea alive. “In those days, I was thinking of just going simple, with a crushed- rock path down to the water,” Nugent says. “But where we are today, it’s just amazing.” With an improving economy, Kiwanians asked the landown- er to consider donating a plot of land along the Antietam for creek access. City leaders became involved. The soil and water conservation district, the county’s historical society and the wa- tershed alliance also joined the park-planning partnership, along with a group interested in saving the declining monarch population. Today, the former rock path is a paved launch, supported by a soil-conservation grant and designed to withstand Antietam’s spring floods. Monarch butterflies stop to feed, spin cocoons and please camera-toting shutterbugs. Area workers eat their lunches in the pavilion on a hill and stroll through the beautiful gardens. Vol- unteer archaeologists assist in ex- ploratory digs at the 18th century Saylor farmhouse. When summer temperatures climb into the 90s (Fahrenheit), paddlers cruise the
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p024-029_KIM_0618_Garden.indd 28 5/2/18 10:18 AM “The one thing that surprises me is how much wildlife you’ll see.” RODNEY TISSUE, HAGERSTOWN CITY ENGINEER
creek, where overhanging tree Monarch Alliance, he conducts ironweed, asters, yarrow and other branches provide a cooling relief educational programs at the park’s pollinator-friendly flowers. She in the shade. Foxes stalk through Monarch Butterfly Waystation. recalls a time when she paused the undergrowth, deer munch on “Kiwanis Park is a valuable asset in her work to watch a woman the grass and perch, bass and an to our community, because it is and three small children wander occasional trout glide the gentle mostly undeveloped and adjacent around the gardens. Antietam currents. to the creek, providing — in a very “As they walked down the boat “The one thing that surprises small area — many natural habi- ramp, the middle child — I’d say me is how much wildlife you’ll tats,” says Sagalkin, who also notes he was about three years old — he see,” says Rodney Tissue, Hag- that the park is along the monarch noticed several monarchs at the erstown’s city engineer who butterflies’ eastern flyway. edge of the water, and he started worked with the Kiwanis club to “We don’t get large numbers of running toward the water,” Rice create this natural oasis within monarchs, but our area provides says. “The mother somewhat the business park. “This is still an important secondary migratory panicked and caught him before a suburban area; it’s not out in route,” he says. “The city of Hag- he reached the creek. the boonies. But I’ve seen river erstown has shown a great interest “She made the children stand otters, woodpeckers, waterfowl of in helping the monarchs.” back and told them to just watch. all kinds, including wood ducks, Barbara Rice coordinates volun- They could barely contain them- which are very beautiful. It’s like teers to tend the gardens. It’s an selves, but they were very good an interface with nature.” easy task, she says, because people and did not disturb the butterflies.” Sandy Sagalkin is also im- are eager to work among the milk- “Kiwanis Park,” she adds, “is a pressed. As president of the weed, Joe-Pye weed, coreopsis, place of peace and beauty.” K
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Celebrating
FATHERSKIWANIANS IN SCHWAZ, AUSTRIA, HAVE BEEN PUTTING DADS IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR DECADES.
Words and pictures KASEY JACKSON
chwaz, Austria, that brings together is a picturesque … well, practically S city in the state of everyone in Schwaz Tyrol, situated in the and the surrounding Lower Inn Valley at towns has attended the foot of the Keller- this festival at one joch mountain. Locals point or another. speak proudly of its “It’s a very good strong heritage — it’s idea to do this every still known today as year, meeting each “silver town” because other and coming of its abundance of together,” says Martin silver (and copper) Wex, a vice-mayor and back in the 15th and member of the Tyrole- 16th centuries. You might’ve of a Hollywood film, but it’s very an State Parliament. “I’m so happy even seen the iconic and very real. And about 15,000 people to have a chance to go out and photogenic Schloss Freundsberg call it home. have fun on Father’s Day. And the in a photo at some point. It’s a Every second Sunday in June Kiwanis volunteers help so much stunning castle perched atop a since 1986, the Kiwanis Club of in such a direct way. If something hill overlooking the valley below. Schwaz has hosted its Vatertags- happens here, Kiwanis is first to The city looks to be straight out fest — a Father’s Day Celebration help. They do such a great job.”
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p030-035_KIM_0618_Father's Day.indd 31 5/2/18 10:20 AM And for the festival, everyone involved with the club, as well as spouses and children, has a job to do. There are about 50 volunteers in bright yellow shirts doing everything from taking tickets to supervising bounce houses to frying up a local mountain cheese. Some volunteers are “runners,” delivering food orders to hungry guests. Some are serv- ing delicious desserts, and others are pouring wine and other assorted drinks.
“Everyone comes to this celebration; it’s the place to be today.”
GERHARD GSCHWENTNER, AUSTRIA DISTRICT GOVERNOR
The Project Inntaler band plays as children paint pictures at easels and then dash off to get their own faces painted by adult volunteers. A man pushes his child on a swing. The line grows longer as guests eagerly turn in raffle tickets to see what prize they’ve won. One of the most coveted prizes? An electric bicy- cle. There’s laughter and chatter and lots of eating and dancing and play. It’s a perfect Sunday to celebrate not only dads, but families and friendships.
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p030-035_KIM_0618_Father's Day.indd 33 5/2/18 10:21 AM “Everyone comes to this celebration; it’s the place to be today,” says 2016-17 Austria District Governor Gerhard Gschwentner. This annual signature project is also one of the club’s biggest fundraisers, allowing the Schwaz Kiwanians to support many great causes that assist those most in need in the community. “We donate to the children’s cancer relief fund at the chil- dren’s hospital in Innsbruck,” says Helmut Ludwig, past club president. “People know about our club because of this fun day and for our Sacher tortes that we sell at Christmas time. We have fun doing the things we do for the community.” K
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HELMUT LUDWIG, PAST KIWANIS CLUB PRESIDENT
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Honor system SAFETY OFFICIALS BRING SPECIAL TOUCH TO BUG RECOGNITION.
Words LYDIA JOHNSON
embers of the Kiwanis Club of kids. The kids see you do that, on protective gear and interact with of North Gwinnett, Georgia, and they do more.” police dogs from the K-9 unit. M wanted to do something out Indeed they did. Buford BUG Aaron Carlyle, a K-9 officer of the ordinary to recognize their students have shown gains in with the Gwinnett County Police BUG program students. After all, reading levels, grade-point averages Department, has participated in the young people had made big and classroom engagement, with the recognition events for the past progress since Kiwanians re-estab- many earning repeat nominations two years. for “most improved student” at a “I think it’s a great program for semester’s end. kids who are in less-fortunate cir- That’s why the Kiwanians wanted cumstances, and it gives them some- to make those biannual recognition thing to strive for,” Carlyle says. events so special. “It’s something to look forward to The fun-filled proceedings are when they go to school.” held during the school day. Fire After the interactive presenta- and police departments arrange tions, North Gwinnett Kiwanians hands-on demonstrations that allow and public safety officers work students to ride in fire trucks, try together to distribute certificates of
lished the initiative in 2015. Barry Sanders has firsthand knowledge of those results. He and fellow club member Heidi Pickens joined forces to re-launch the program at Buford Academy, backed with the club’s full support. “We wanted to recognize those kids who show the most improvement,” Sanders says. “Like a sports analogy, we weren’t looking for the most valuable player; we wanted to recognize the most improved. … It’s just basically adults rec- ognizing the accomplishments
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p036-045_KIM_0618_Showcase.indd 36 5/2/18 10:23 AM achievement and snow cone treats to the students. Since the program began, more than 800 second- through fifth-grade students have been recognized at 10 events, and the program has expanded to Sycamore Hills Elementary School. Looking toward the future, the Kiwanis club plans to expand BUG to the district’s 144 remaining schools. Sanders says increased demand for the program demonstrates an important lesson. “Recognize the success of your kids. Recognize their small victories, because the small victories become big victories.”
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Getting smart PRESCHOOL GOES HIGH TECH, THANKS TO AN ILLINOIS CLUB.
Words ADRIENNE MURRILL
t the tip of Chicago’s North For several years, the preschool Shore sits Lake Bluff, a tight- earmarked funds from its fall A knit, family-friendly com- bonfire and spring fair fundraisers munity. Its park district operates for purchasing four SMART boards. the bustling Lake Bluff Preschool, Even so, the school was far from the known for its passionate teachers. necessary US$10,000. Already successful at preparing That’s when the Kiwanis Club children for elementary school, of Lake Bluff-Lake Forest and its the teachers wanted to up their foundation stepped in. game by bringing technology to “This project fit perfectly with our the classroom. objective of ‘serving the children,’” In today’s fast-changing digital says David Lee, president of the age, schools are adding iPads, club’s foundation. laptops and SMART boards, An integral part of the communi- interactive whiteboards popular ty, the Lake Bluff-Lake Forest club in more than 3 million classrooms hosts events that not only engage worldwide. A step ahead of families but raise funds for gifts. In yesteryear’s overhead projectors, addition to the club’s annual Break- SMART boards allow students to fast with Santa, residents eagerly trace letters, watch video presen- anticipate the Fourth of July pan- Lake Bluff Preschool’s director. “We tations and more. cake breakfast and hot dog cookout, lead all other park districts and which bookend a preschools with our huge technol- parade attracting ogy step forward. The teachers and more than 20,000 staff are extremely thankful for the visitors. donation from Kiwanis.” Thanks to rev- Parents chipped in too, raising enue from those funds to purchase four laptops events, club mem- required to run the SMART boards. bers helped the Two plaques at the preschool preschool reach entrance recognize the Kiwanians’ its SMART board and parents’ gifts. goal. Club members, though, are fo- “We are just over cused on what’s going on inside. the moon with Says Lee, “We are excited to excitement,” says see the children learning with Dana Hansen, technology.”
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Words JULIE SAETRE
s a master mechanic and owner of an automobile But that all changed with the tractor’s much-anticipat- repair shop in Texas, longtime Kiwanian John ed arrival — once the young women learned how to AEanes knows his way around all kinds of motor operate it, that is. vehicles. Little did he realize, however, that his exper- For two weeks, Eanes trained mission residents to tise would one day be needed and valued in Africa. become heavy equipment operators, something they This past year, thanks to eagerly embraced. a grant from the Galves- “When we first met ton Kiwanis club, Eanes the girls, they were very traveled to Kenya with shy and very reserved,” Ed Sulzberger, executive recalls Eanes. “By the director of African Chil- time they got up on the drens Haven. Based in tractor and they were Texas, the haven works to plowing, it was just help orphans and young amazing to hear how women in Africa. excited they were to be While in Kenya, Eanes able to become self-suf- served as technical ficient.” advisor on a project that Such independence is brought a John Deere rare for these teens. tractor to Mission With “It’s very unusual A Vision, which provides for Masai women and shelter and educational girls to get an educa- support to young Masai tion,” says Sulzberger. women. The teens have “There’s still a lot of risked their lives fleeing resistance to it. And for their villages to avoid young women like this genital mutilation and to be trained as heavy forced marriage, both tra- equipment operators ditional practices of the is really unique. We’re Masai people. During the past 15 years, the mission told that they’re probably the first Masai women has helped nearly 1,000 girls find better futures. ever to be certified.” The mission operates a 10-acre farm to provide food Adds Eanes, “It’s like they came alive as soon as for the residents and staff of its residential safe house they were able to start plowing. They were just so and to generate income for operating expenses and excited that they would be able to go to other farmers’ scholarships. Until Eanes visited, all farming was done fields and plow for them and make money and make painstakingly by hand with short hoes and machetes. themselves better every time they do it.”
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Surprising results AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO STUDENT ATTENDANCE SCORES BIG.
Words WENDY ROSE GOULD in Las Vegas
hen Lindberg Elementary School fifth-graders with role models in a way that’s fun and engaging. attended their Missouri school on a routine They’re also more inspired to attend school to ensure WJanuary day, they had no idea what was in store. they don’t miss out on any excitement. To their glee, a fleet of Missouri Western State University Since the program’s launch, the majority of students basketball players, cheerleaders and the Griffon mascot have met the 90 percent attendance goal, and grades unexpectedly showed up to hang out with the students are up. The students eagerly await the Kiwanians’ next and join them for pizza. The surprise event took place as visit and get excited when members arrive. part of the Saint Joseph Kiwanis club’s Kiwanis Atten- To ensure the program’s longevity, the Kiwanis club dance Challenge, also has worked KATCH known as KATCH. into its budget, and Shortly after the be- members also use ginning of the school the club’s “Happy year, the Kiwanians Dollars” to help. approached Lindbergh “Happy Dollars is Elementary teacher money given volun- Kaleb Johnson to tarily by members brainstorm ways they in honor of an event, could work together family member or to foster greater class- just to rib a fellow room engagement, Kiwanian,” explains improve grades and club President Cathie boost attendance. Wayman. “We use “There’s a district this money to fund initiative to improve various requests from attendance numbers,” the community.” explains Johnson. The Kiwanians “Lindbergh’s atten- know, however, that dance levels are even the human compo- lower than some of the other area schools, so it’s espe- nent is every bit as crucial as the funding. cially important for us. We know that attendance affects “It’s important to be present and to be role models for grades, and we wanted to work on improving both.” some of these students who don’t necessarily have those Together, they came up with the idea to hold two positive role models,” says Kiwanian Colleen Kowich. ©2018 Landscape Structures Inc. “surprise days” per month. These can be as straightfor- Adds Wayman, “We feel the KATCH program gives ward as Kiwanis members and students playing games all the children an achievable goal to strive to attend or as complex as inviting the university’s athletic squad classes and with that improve their grades. We think to hang out. Whatever the surprise, students interact we found the sweet spot for all involved.”
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Comfort zone A VIRGINIA CLUB EASES TRANSITIONS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Words CINDY CONOVER DASHNAW
magine a child being picked homes. The kits are filled with and members of the communi- up from school and suddenly age-appropriate items to soothe ty are encouraged to make the I discovering that she’s going to the young transfers: a nightlight, blankets too.” a new foster home. As often as books, a blanket, personal care Mott is working to expand the not, she won’t have the chance to items and a stuffed animal or program through partnerships. return to her last home to get her journal. The club has coordinated deliver- clothes, her books or even her Ritter coordinates the collection ies with three foster-care orga- favorite stuffed animal. of no-sew blankets for every bag. nizations and is poised to make Barb Ritter of the Kiwanis Club “No sewing skill is required, another connection. Soon, chil- of Charlottesville, dren arriving at Virginia, empa- a domestic-abuse thized with how shelter will be lonely such a greeted with a child would feel. Cozy Comforts So she decided to bag too. take action. To support the “I saw the program, the Sweet Dream club has held a in a Bag (bed- few fundraisers ding) project at a and carefully Kiwanis district watches ex- meeting, and I penses, buying was determined in bulk and to bring it to accepting clean Charlottesville,” used books. Its explains Ritter. long-term plan “Establishing the is to safeguard Kiwanis Club of the program’s Charlottesville capacity and Foundation gave sustainability. us the perfect vehicle for getting so it’s a way for our club mem- “These children are coming in support.” bers to really put their hands on and out of foster homes all the Through its Kiwanis Cozy the project,” says Heather Mott, time,” Mott says, “and I think Comforts Kits, the Charlottes- who joined Ritter as co-chair it’s valuable to have those bags ville club delivers backpacks to nearly two years ago. “Every always on hand when they arrive children moving into new foster member is asked to participate, to show them they’re loved.”
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The China project KIWANIANS BRING LIFE-CHANGING MEDICAL CARE TO CHILDREN OVERSEAS.
Words JOHN SIMMONS
hen Louisiana architect Jim Firmin traveled to A young teen, Ying Zhang, was born with a leg China more than two decades ago, he had no deformity so severe that she couldn’t walk. A first W idea he’d embarked on a journey of hope that surgery several years ago left her family financially would touch the lives of countless families. strapped. So in 2015, the club funded a second sur- In 1997, a chance meeting with a Chinese fami- gery, which made it possible for the young girl to walk ly struggling to pay for their children’s education (albeit slowly) and attend school. prompted Firmin to help with those expenses. Over In a heartfelt letter to Kraemer and her fellow Kiwa- the next four years, he and his wife, Beijing-native nians, Ying Zhang wrote (as translated by Yanming), Yanming, helped more than two dozen rural families “I really am lucky to get help from people like you. send their sons and daughters to school in Gubeikou, For them and for you, thanks from my heart. You give a village in the rugged mountains north of Beijing, in me hope in my life, light and warmth in my life. Best the shadows of the Great Wall of China. wishes for your life, and dreams come true.” Seeing the need was great, the couple also want- For Firmin, however, translation is never a necessity. ed to provide Gubeikou’s families with support “I only speak a word or two of Chinese, and the for medical treatment for their children. But how? families speak very little English,” he says. “But the Firmin’s colleague, Angela Kraemer, connected thankfulness and joy these families show in their ges- him with the East St Mary Parish Kiwanis club in tures and smiles go far beyond mere words.” Morgan City, Louisi- ana, where she was a member. “Kiwanis,” Firmin says, “has been a godsend.” In 2016, for example, the club paid the medical costs for a two-year-old girl who overturned a pot of boiling water, scalding her entire body. “We just received an update on this little girl,” says Firmin. “She’s making progress but still has a way to go. She’s a cute little girl who hopefully has a big future ahead of her.”
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p036-045_KIM_0618_Showcase.indd 44 5/2/18 10:25 AM Birthdays THESE CLUBS CELEBRATE 100TH, 75TH, 50TH AND 25TH ANNIVERSARIES THIS JULY AND AUGUST.
100TH — 1918 25TH — 1993 Easton, Pennsylvania, July 18 Tienen Primus Inter Pares, Belgium, July 6 Lake Norman, North Carolina, July 21 75TH — 1943 Marco Island, Florida, July 21 Lakewood, Dallas, Texas, July 28 Steilacoom, Washington, July 22 Bergamo Orobico, Italy, July 26 50TH — 1968 Oviedo-Winter Springs, Florida, August 5 Bronx Shore, New York, July 16 Canicatti, Italy, August 10 Sequoia, Visalia, California, August 7 Dillsburg Area, Pennsylvania, August 23 Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 13 Valkenburg, Netherlands, August 26 Lu Chou, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, August 22 Kilchberg-Rüschlikon, Switzerland, August 31
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Calm, cool cold-caller JUANITA EDWARDS FINDS HER KNACK FOR THE ASK.
Words JACK BROCKLEY
uanita Edwards was tossed President Rochford calls “the ask.” nization,” but she also realizes the into the fire. As governor of “When that first person says yes value of teamwork. J the Georgia District, she joined and you go to the next one and get “If at all possible,” she recom- a team to open a club in Johns another yes, you get really excit- mends, “find someone who has Creek, thinking she’d watch and ed,” she says. experience to help you get beyond learn recruiting tips. Instead, she “In two days, with help from the the fear of cold-calling. When you was put directly in the spotlight, people of the Georgia District, we learn how teamed with Jim Rochford. built that club in Johns Creek.” to say what “I had this little two-seater car, More recently, Edwards has you want to and here’s me and the president helped open clubs in the Orlando, say, you’ll of Kiwanis International driving Florida, area as well as the Cha- start seeing around Johns Creek,” she recalls. tham County and Gilmer County results.” Cold-calling, she admits, made Kiwanis clubs in Georgia. her uncomfortable, but she She’s now confident with the JUANITA EDWARDS quickly adjusted to the art of what “nuts and bolts of selling the orga- KIWANIS CLUB OF DALTON, GEORGIA
ALL-STARS
MEMBER SPONSOR CLUB OPENER EMILIA AYALA ROGENA B. WOODS MITCHELL UPPER KEYS, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI Ayala set records raising money for The Eliminate Project Lieutenant Governor Woods Mitchell was the main in Florida. Now, she’s a one-person machine inviting new organizer of an Eye of the Tiger effort, which resulted in members all over Latin America. three new clubs in three days.
GOVERNOR STAFF MARY JO BRUBAKER RENÉ BOOKER CAROLINAS INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
The Carolinas District now has opened five clubs, and If you have any questions on the administrative side Brubaker — with support from her husband, Dan — of membership, Booker is your go-to person at 3636 was involved personally in most of them. Woodview Trace. Read about all of the all-stars at kiwanis.org/roar.
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p046-047_KIM_0618_Club Openers.indd 46 5/2/18 10:26 AM THE FORMULA: Corporate memberships Corporate memberships are a terrific way to connect your club with community leaders. And they’re easy to imple- ment. An organization joins your club just as an individual would — through a representative. That person attends the meetings and gets involved in projects, just as individ- ual members do. If the representative changes jobs, the organization simply appoints a new representative. This creates consistency between your club and the organiza- tion, and it establishes long-term partnerships. For more information, visit kiwanis.org/corporatememberships.
KEEPING SCORE For his tenure as the 2017- 18 Kiwanis International president, Jim Rochford is focusing on new-club opening. In support of this year-long initiative, each issue of Kiwanis magazine will list the top club openers by district, individual and sponsor. Keep an eye on future issues for a progress update on new-club openings.
TOP 5 DISTRICTS FOR CLUBS OPENED TOP 5 DISTRICTS FOR MEMBERS ADDED Rank District Clubs opened* Rank District Members*
1 Philippine Luzon California-Nevada-Hawaii 18 1 1,055 (Tied) Philippine South 2 Philippine Luzon 806 3 California-Nevada-Hawaii 13 3 Florida 764 (Tied) Taiwan 4 Pacific Northwest 744 5 Illinois-Eastern Iowa 10 5 Illinois-Eastern Iowa 590
TOP 5 INDIVIDUAL CLUB OPENERS TOP 5 INDIVIDUAL NEW-MEMBER SPONSORS Rank Club opener Clubs opened* Rank Sponsor New members*
1 Jim Rochford 22 1 Anna Wu 80
2 Alan Guire 11 2 Jim Rochford 53
Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer 3 Barbara Thompson 37 3 10 (Tied) Anna Wu 4 Marcela Mariana Goia 34
5 Barbara Thompson 7 5 Stewart Ross 26
* Numbers current as of April 12, 2018
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECTS Back to school is a popular time to conduct much-needed service projects. Here are three ideas to think about: 1. Supplies. Fill backpacks with the classroom supply list. Don’t forget to find out what teachers need too. Visit: kiwanis.org/warehouse. 2. Boost your K-Kids enthusiasm with a kit for Read & Lead, a program sponsored by Penguin Random House. Kits start at US$55 and will help your K-Kid students become better readers and leaders in your community. Learn more: kiwanis.org/read&lead. 3. Little kids grow so quickly. Make sure they are a step ahead in life. Sponsor a shoe drive with Two Ten Footwear Foundation. More information: kiwanis. org/210footwear.
HUMAN SCRABBLE The 2018 Kiwanis International and U.S. Army Speakers Tour continues with local Army representatives meeting with Kiwanis clubs to discuss joint efforts for community- service projects, the Army’s resources for youth as well as the shared values between the organizations. As part of the speakers tour, the Army participated in Key Club Hilton Sedona at Bell Rock, Arizona district conventions in Georgia, Pacific Northwest and Texas- Oklahoma. During the conventions, soldiers hosted a leadership and team-building workshop where groups participated in a NEW PARTNERSHIPS “human scrabble.” During the activity, students had to quickly Your Kiwanis membership just keeps giving more. Check out determine a collective approach to take on a series of Scrabble- these newest perks: inspired word-construction challenges, complete with a spirit of • Hilton: With Hilton Honors, Kiwanians can reach elite Gold healthy competition. The exercise highlighted the foundations status four times faster with the Fast Track to Gold program. of teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving and adapting to Enjoy instant benefits and more at over 5,300 hotels in 106 a rapidly-changing environment, which are all essential skills for countries and territories. Go to: Kiwanis.org/Hilton. soldiers in the Army. Through continued efforts and collaboration, Kiwanis and the U.S. Army can demystify the career and educational • Office Depot: U.S. members are given online access to office opportunities available to young people through the Army and supplies and services for all members of the Kiwanis family. help determine the right post-secondary opportunity for them. Discounts range from 10 to 50 percent. More information: Learn more: kiwanis.org/2018scrabble. kiwanis.org/officedepot.
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Patch work In this issue of Kiwanis magazine, we celebrate fathers they motivate you to get out there and spend time with and Boy Scouts. We were inspired by these stories and your family. Make memories and enjoy the fresh air. decided to design a set of imaginary patches that cele- What better way can you think of for families to grow in brate families learning and growing together. We hope love than to spend valuable time together?
Respectful ear Responsible play Tree reading Listening is an art. Give your undivided Play with dolls or action figures with your Read a fun book with kids under your attention to children and hear their per- kids. Show them how they can take care favorite tree. Talk about what you see spective, without interruption. of one another and help friends in need. around you. Appreciate nature.
Role model mirrors Take a hike, family Positive laughter Behave in the way you’d like your chil- Turn off your phones and get outside. The world isn’t always sunshine and ros- dren and those around you to behave. A walk in nature is good for everyone’s es. Positive attitudes and laughter help Remember that they mirror your actions. mental and physical health. anxiety and general well-being.
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