Past Presidents

Kinette Club of Medicine Hat

History Book 1941-2011 PAST PRESIDENTS

1941 Mina Downing 1965-1966 Terry Heap 1990-1991 Sandra Maser 1942 Muriel Johnston 1966-1967 Marilyn Gardiner 1991-1992 Bev English 1943 Elsie Morris 1967-1968 Doris Franko 1992-1993 Janet Schwab 1944 Myra Wright 1968-1969 Eleanor Wright 1993-1994 Darlene Rosenau 1945 Anne Marshall 1969-1970 Bernice Morrison 1994-1995 Sharon Schentag 1946 Bea Fisher 1970-1971 Joy Thomson 1995-1996 Pam Lehr 1947 Peggy King 1971-1972 Donna Lee Porter 1996-1997 Vicki Sjolie 1948 Bea Levinson 1972-1973 Gail Frandson 1997-1998 Laura Riley 1949 Vera Whitney 1973-1974 Betty Horsman 1998-1999 Sandy Pahl 1950 Marg Black 1974-1975 Gail Wright 1999-2000 Shelley Beck 1951 Diana Davis 1975-1976 Audrey Ammann 2000-2001 Karen Hill 1952 Lenore Kidd 1976-1977 Jackie Sodero 2001-2002 Doris Dempster 1953 Joan Wragg 1977-1978 Karen Semrau 2002-2003 Davina Thuroo 1954 Verna Keating 1979-1980 Marlene Ruff 2003-2004 Tracey Wilson 1955 Molly Taylor 1980-1981 “Snookie” Welling 2004-2005 Shawna Thomas 1956-1957 Gladys Hider 1981-1982 Lorraine Manuel 2005-2006 Tracey Wilson 1957-1958 Eileen Sissons 1982-1983 Nancy Lehr 2006-2007 Tina Geddes 1958-1959 Beth Mogridge 1983-1984 Gitta Hashizume 2007-2008 Paula Isfeld 1959-1960 Terry Kope 1984-1985 Anne Lehr 2008-2009 Paula Isfeld 1960-1961 Beth Findlay 1985-1986 Mary Lou Loran 2009-2010 Dione Todd 1961-1962 Helen Anderson 1986-1987 Shirley Fisher 1962-1963 Thelma Renner 1987-1988 Barb Byers 1963-1964 Marg Cocks 1988-1989 Debbie Wiebe 1964-1965 Carol Snedden 1989-1990 Linda Lehr

LIFE MEMBERS Thelma Renner Jackie Sodero Debbie Wiebe Joy Thomson Anne Lehr Linda Lehr Gail Frandson Barb Byers Pam Lehr

DISTRICT KINETTE COORDINATORS / GOVERNORS 1962-1963 Marion Sept 1978-1979 Joy Thomson 1973-1974 Gail Frandsen 1981-1982 Jackie Sodero

ZONE KINETTE DEPUTY GOVERNORS (DG’S) 1975-1976 Joy Thomson 1992-1993 Pam Lehr 2003-2004 Davina Thuroo 1983-1984 Anne Lehr 1993-1994 Janet Schwab 2005-2006 Tracey Wilson 1986-1987 Barb Byers 1995-1996 Dale Lehr 2006-2007 Davina Thuroo 1990-1991 Linda Lehr 2001-2002 Davina Thuroo

1941 - 1951

The Medicine Hat Kinette Club was formed on March 10, 1941 at the home of Bea Levinson. The enthusiastic members held two meetings per month, one business and one social. Their first projects centered around the war effort. They gathered used playing cards for the Merchant Marines, visited patients at the S.F.T.S. Hospital in Medicine Hat, sent parcels to Kinsmen overseas, plus helped with the Milk for Britain Program. They also helped at Blood Donor Clinics. Their first meetings were held in Kinette homes and fantastic lunches were always served. Then they would knit or play Bridge.

1941 The Medicine Hat Kinette Club was formed in 1941. Meetings were held in the members homes. Dues - 25 cents per year. 5 cents per meeting for coffee. etc. Founding members were: Mina Downing, Gwen McDonald, Muriel Johnston, Milly Austin, Elsie Morris, Myra Wright, Marion Emery, Emma Campbell, Jean Rutherford, Mary Wallace, Edna Tweed, Helen Gibson, Lorna Bowker, Dorothy Gunn, Bobby Mulligan, Bea Levinson. President - Mina Downing Secretary - Dorothy Gunn Vice President - Muriel Johnston PROJECTS Milk for Britain, Held a Helena Rubenstein Beauty School, Collected used playing cards for Merchant Marines (215 packs), Helped Kinsmen, Visited patients in the R.A.F. hospital, Knitting for overseas T.B. Chest Mobile Unit. SOCIALS Dinner and Bridge at the Golf Club, Bowling, Card party at Myra Wright's, Theatre parties.

President - Muriel Johnston Secretary - Ann Marshall Vice President - Elsie Morris

HIGHLIGHTS Opened their first bank account. PROJECTS $150 for a Baby Show, Milk for Britain, Dance for Officers and Kinsmen, Blood Donor Clinics, Knitting, Held a Popcorn Day with a Parade - sold over 1300 bags of popcorn for a profit of $150. SOCIALS Dinner meeting at the Cecil Hotel

1943 President - Elsie Morris Secretary - Lorna Bowker 1st Vice - Myra Wright 2nd Vice - Bea Levinson HIGHLIGHTS Ordered Kinette Pins - $1.00 each. Club By-Laws were established. Founder Hal Rogers visited the Kinsmen Club. PROJECTS Milk for Britain, Blood Donor Clinics, Dance, Baby Shawl Raffle, Kinsmen Halloween Shell-Out Party. SOCIALS Dinner Meeting, New Years Dance, Bowling Party.

1944 President - Myra Wright 1st Vice - Anne Marshall 2nd Vice - Bea Havery Secretary/Treasurer - Mina Downing Publicity Convenor - Jean Rutherford HIGHLIGHTS A delegate was sent to National Convention in Regina. PROJECTS Milk for Britain, Rummage Sale, $130 donation to the No. 34 S.F.T.S. Hospital, Blood Donor Clinic.

1945 President - Anne Marshall 1st Vice - Vera Whitney 2nd Vice - Bea Fisher Sec./Treas. - Bea Levinson Milk For Britain - Jean Rutherford Publicity - Gertie Fisher HIGHLIGHTS At the March meeting Treasurer's Report showed $42.49 on hand. PROJECTS Blood Donor canvassing, Rummage Sales, Raffle for a Spring Outfit, Two Kinettes sat on the Hospital Board to discuss the building of a new hospital in Medicine Hat, Worked at "Kin Karnival" refreshment booth on July 1st, National Clothing Drive. SOCIALS January meeting - Kinsmen and friends attended a dance at Bea Levinson's. Elwood Caldwell played the piano. Also had an Easter Dance.

1946 President - Bea Fisher Secretary/Treasurer - Bea Haverty 1st Vice - Peg King 2nd Vice - Marg Black Publicity - Marian Graham HIGHLIGHTS Established a Life Membership for the club. Saw the first initiation due to a large increase in membership. PROJECTS Rummage Sales, Raffle and Dance, Karnival and Dance, Put a float in July 1st Parade, Furnished the maternity ward of the new hospital. SOCIALS January meeting with Kin Husbands & guests, Theatre Party.

1947 President - Peggy King 1st Vice - Bea Levinson 2nd Vice - Eleanor Reidy Secretary/Treasurer - Sophie Kohn Publicity - Isabelle Sissons Roster - 34 PROJECTS Helped Kinsmen with Kin Radio Auction and with booths at the Rodeo (girls wore cowboy hats, yellow blouses, and purple kerchiefs). Continued to work on Hospital Ward. SOCIALS Christmas Party, Annual meeting with Kinsmen, Hard Times Party

1948 President - Bea Levinson 1st Vice - Joanne Simmons & Ollie Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer - Marg Black 2nd Vice - Helen Waller & Vera Whitney HIGHLIGHTS Hal Johnston was Deputy District Governor. Medicine Hat hosted the first mixed District Convention. Sent in pictures of Hospital Ward to the National Bulletin. Sang the new Kinette song. Initiation - Had to catch a live lamb and feed it from a bottle. Club History printed for the up-coming Convention. Raffle at every meeting of homemade "talent". PROJECTS Donations to Save the Children Fund, Y.W.C.A., and the Haven of Rest. Helped the Kinsmen with the Radio Auction, Float in Stampede Parade, Raffle, Rummage Sales. SOCIALS Annual May Party at the Golf Club, Picnic in Central Park for Kinettes and children.

1949 President - Vera Whitney 1st Vice - Marg. Ekstron 2nd Vice - Eleanor Reidy Secretary - Norma Tansley Treasurer - Jean Rutherford HIGHLIGHTS 13 members drove to Lethbridge Formation Night Sept. 28th at the Marquis Hotel. PROJECTS Kinsmen Radio Auction, Provided screens and games for the children's ward of the hospital, Saved Ogilvie box tops (5 cents each), Annual V.O.N. donation, Canada Save the Children Fund. SOCIALS Christmas Party, Charter Night – March 15 with Kinsmen.

1950 President - Marg. Black 1st Vice - Sophie Kohn 2nd Vice - Diana Davis Secretary – Ollie Jacobs Treasurer - Peg King Publicity - Myra Wright HIGHLIGHTS Roster - 41 members, Reviewed the By-Laws, Lethbridge club attended June meeting held at the Connaught Golf Club, Birthday gifts valued at ten cents were presented to members at the Social Meetings. PROJECTS Children's Ward, Kin Radio Auction, Cancer Society, Representatives on Hospital Board, Offered clothing assistance to the Kinette Club of Winnipeg for flood victims, Purchased a Christmas hamper. SOCIALS Dinner party at Connaught Golf Club.

1951 — 1961

The Club has continued to grow. 1951 started off with 41 members. During these years the club began using the Kinette song at meetings, held their first dinner meetings, printed new club by- laws, and started a club bulletin.

They worked at the city rummage sales, sat on many boards such as Hospital, V.O.N., and Red Cross. They gave hampers and helped with the Kinsmen Radio Auction. But no matter how hard they worked, they always found time to play bridge and hold parties.

1951 President - Diana Davis 1st Vice - Lenore Kidd2nd Vice - Bea Lewis Secretary - Joan Wragg Treasurer - Ollie Jacobs Publicity - Marg Wallace HIGHLIGHTS Roster - 42 Members, The first club roster was printed, Kinette song used at the beginning of each meeting. PROJECTS Blood Donor Clinic, Donation to Red Cross, Christmas Hamper. SOCIALS Held a 10th Anniversary Dance.

1952 President - Lenore Kidd 1st Vice - Marian Emery 2nd Vice - Joan Wragg Secretary - Adelaide Weatherhead Treasurer - Verna Keating Publicity - Gladys Hider HIGHLIGHTS Mina Downing presented with her Life Membership. PROJECTS Raffle, Kin Radio Auction, Helped a needy family at Easter (gave the children shoes, socks, sweaters, etc.), Helped at Hospital Garden Party, Donation to Cancer Society, Helped mend Tiger Hockey Club's socks & sweaters, Christmas hamper, Gifts to children in the hospital at Christmas. SOCIALS Scavenger Hunt, Golf Club Social.

1953 President - Joan Wragg 1st Vice - Leslie Beary 2nd Vice - Verna Keating Secretary - Chris Appleby Treasurer - Molly Taylor Publicity - Marg Cocks Honorary Members - Myra Wright, Bea Levinson, Jean Rutherford HIGHLIGHTS Beginning of the first Dinner Meetings, Purchased Kinette stationery and a ledger to record cheques, Hosted District Convention - May 17 "Rattlesnake- A Pit to Hiss In" PROJECTS Red Cross Appeal, Local Council of Women, European Flood Relief, Cancer Society, Made curtains for Kinette Ward. SOCIALS Christmas Party, Party at the Officer's Mess, Year End party at Cecil Hotel.

President - Verna Keating Secretary - Francis Gibson Treasurer - Terry Kope 1st Vice - Molly Taylor 2nd Vice - Nora Watkins/Leslie Beny Publicity - Marg Cocks

HIGHLIGHTS Dues raised to $1.00, Pins - $1.25, Meetings at the Red Cross Room and the Cecil Hotel (Room rental $4.00), Lethbridge Kinettes attended October Meeting, National Convention in Saskatoon, District at Banff, Attended an Interclub in Lethbridge. PROJECTS Cancer Fund SOCIALS Hard Times Party at Officer's Mess, Halloween Party (Dress as title of a song.

1955 President - Molly Taylor 1st Vice - Beth Mogridge 2nd Vice - Joyce Moody Secretary - Barbara Porter Treasurer - Helen Anderson Publicity - Beth Findlay

HIGHLIGHTS Molly Taylor and Diana Davis attended National Convention in Windsor, Travelled to Lethbridge to a Meeting, One meeting a month – both business and social, Paid $40 towards registration of girls attending convention. PROJECTS Sold chocolates for the Handicapped, Donation to the Girl Guides, Hospital Aid, Kinsmen Car Bingo, Donation to the Retarded Children, Christmas Hampers, Served tea at Hospital Aid Garden. SOCIALS Beauty Demonstration from Beauty Councilor Cosmetics.

1956 — 1957 President - Gladys Hider 1st Vice - Joan Miller 2nd Vice - Joyce Moody Secretary - Beth Findlay Treasurer - Beryl Cowan

HIGHLIGHTS 36 Members, Changed the Kinette Year from January to January to June to June, National Convention in Jasper. PROJECTS Sold chocolates for Rehabilitation Society, Kin Auction, Donations to the Polio Fund and to the Retarded Children's School, Canvassed for the Re-Hab Society, Raffle for $50 voucher from Mayfair, T.B. Seal Stuffing, Christmas Hamper, Christmas gifts to the Children's Hospital, Tagging for the Hospital Aid. SOCIALS 15th Anniversary at the Town & Country Club (re-enacted the "Baby Show" sponsored by Kinettes), Bridge Party - 37 members plus 28 former Kinettes.

1957 — 1958 President - Eileen Sissons 1st Vice - Thelma Renner 2nd Vice - Frances Gibson Secretary - Joyce Moody Treasurer - Hilda Wilkinson HIGHLIGHTS Formed a Kinette Dance Club, Convention in Lethbridge Page 7 PROJECTS Playground Equipment for Kin Coulee, Mayfair Raffle, Recruited volunteers for Stampede Car Raffle, Sold chocolates for Hospital Tag Day, Served at Aid Tea, $25 hamper and cheque to needy families, V.O.N., Helped Kin with Santa Claus Project. SOCIALS Past Presidents Party.

1958 — 1959 President - Beth Mogridge 1st Vice - Joyce Moody 2nd Vice - June Hornby Secretary - Irene Walmsly Treasurer - Lorraine Hook Editor - Irngarde Fenske HIGHLIGHTS Dues $2.00, Coffee parties held for Past Presidents. PROJECTS Dance Club Dances, United Fund canvassing, Mayfair raffle, Christmas hampers, Hospital Aid, Cancer Society, V.O.N., Library, $1000 to Kinsmen for playground equipment. SOCIALS Skating party.

1959 — 1960 President - Terry Kope 1st Vice - Addie Davis 2nd Vice - Joan Miller Secretary - Jean Daniels Treasurer - Gwen Biggs Bulletin Editor - Irngarde Fenske HIGHLIGHTS New Constitution approved and printed in bulletin form. Kinettes began publishing their own bulletin. PROJECTS $50 to a needy family, Donated an Easter Basket, $1000 to Kin Coulee, Canvassed for United Fund, Had a representative sit on Hospital Board, Cancer Society Board, and Social Services Board, Raffle, T.B. Stuffing, Christmas hampers, Catered to Kinsmen District Curling play-downs, Sponsored 2 children with Canada Save the Children, Dance Club. SOCIALS Bridge Parties, Skating Party.

1960 — 1961 President - Beth Findlay 1st Vice - Helen Anderson 2nd Vice - Addie Davis Secretary - Shirley Nelson Treasurer - Nell Enns Bulletin - Merle Hays & Ida OBrien HIGHLIGHTS October Roster - 29 Members, Meetings at Park Lane Hotel, District 4 Convention in Calgary, Tom Sissons campaigning for Deputy Governor, Lethbridge & Maple Creek Kinettes attended June meeting. PROJECTS Kin T.B. Stuffing, Christmas Hamper, Raffle, Christmas Hospital decorating, Cancer Society, Can. Save, Hospital Tea. SOCIALS Dances, Skating Party 1961 — 1971

As the years progressed, the Kinettes seemed to get busier and busier. Some of the on-going

projects for this decade were: Grade 8 Home Economics Awards, Sponsoring children with Canada Save the Children Fund, Dance Club - various theme dances, Christmas Hampers, Blood Donor Clinic, Hospital Auxiliary Tea, Hospital Christmas Decorating, Representatives serve on Allied Arts Council, Hospital Board, V.O.N., Cancer Society, Social Services, Assisted the Kinsmen with T.B. Stuffing, TV and Radio Auctions.

Entertainment was usually held at the end of each meeting. Quite often a guest speaker would be in attendance, or members of the club would entertain with skits, home movies, or perhaps a sing song.

1961 — 1962 President - Helen Anderson 1st Vice - Marg Cocks 2nd Vice - Ruth Perry Secretary - Merle Hays Treasurer - Thelma Renner Bulletin - Shirley Rutherford & Stella Kennard HIGHLIGHTS September Roster – 40, Meetings held at the Park Lane Hotel, Held the formation of the Brooks Club. PROJECTS Rummage Sale, Sold tickets to "Reveen"(Hypnotist) SOCIALS Charter Night Hayride, Hobo Coffee Party, Bowling teams, Kin Kiddies Christmas Party.

1962 — 1963 President - Thelma Renner 1st Vice - Marilyn Gardiner 2nd Vice - Addle Davis Secretary - Carol Snedden Treasurer - Shirley Rutherford Bulletin - Norma Smythe & Eleanor Wright Marion Sept - District Kinette Reporter for Governor Tom Sissons. HIGHLIGHTS Dues raised to $3.00, Purchased a "Bell" for the president, Hosted District 4 Convention - "TOP HAT CONVENTION' PROJECTS Rummage Sales, $700 to Kinsmen for Kin Coulee, Poured tea at the Quota Club Tea, Supported Young Book Week. SOCIALS Bowling, Christmas Party, Bridge Parties.

1963 — 1964 President - Marg. Cocks 1st Vice - Meryle Hays 2nd Vice - Phyllis Pound Secretary - Norma Smythe Treasurer - Peggy Archibald

Bulletin - Eleanor Wright & Kathy Brickner

HIGHLIGHTS Meetings held at the Park Lane. Phoning, Dance, Entertainment and Bulletin Chairmen were all given a vote at Executive Meetings. Visitation from the Calgary Club re. National Convention in Banff - Medicine Hat Club hosted a coffee party at this convention. PROJECTS Rummage Sales, $100 to the Retarded Children Association, Held a Semi-Formal Dance "Symphony Ball". SOCIALS Past Presidents Party.

1964 — 1965 President - Carol Snedden 1st Vice - Marion Sept 2nd Vice - Norma Smythe Secretary - Terry Heap Treasurer - Eleanor Wright Bulletin - Shirley Nelson

HIGHLIGHTS Meetings were at the Corona Hotel, Dues were $3 for regular members, $4 for new members (Price difference to cover Pin cost.) Attended a "Moncton Night & Lobster Dinner" hosted by the Kinsmen. PROJECTS Music Festival Awards, Held a "Spring Ball", Catered to an Inter-Service Club Bonspiel, $500 - to the Kinsmen Club. SOCIALS Past Presidents Party, Kinsmen Picnic.

1965 — 1966 President - Terry Heap 1st Vice - Peggy Archibald 2nd Vice - Audrey Medhurst Secretary - Eleanor Wright Treasurer - Bernice Morrison Bulletin - Barb Dunphy

HIGHLIGHTS Meetings held at the Corona Hotel, 25th Anniversary celebration in March, "Safari to Grande Prairie"- District Convention, In September they set up a Bar Committee with a $20 advance - dispensed with the bar in May due to problems with permit regulations. PROJECTS Catered and sold tickets to a Wool Fashion Show, Music Festival Awards, "Symphony Ball" on a French theme, $80 to the Girl Guides for the purchase of a tent, Assisted Kin with their car raffle. SOCIALS Past Presidents Party.

1966 — 1967 President - Marilyn Gardiner 1st Vice - Bernice Morrison 2nd Vice - Eleanor Wright Secretary - Donna Lee Porter Treasurer - Doris Franko

Bulletin - Gail Wright & Ethel Maser Honorary Members - Eileen Sissons and Marion Sept HIGHLIGHTS Meetings held at the "Four Seasons" Restaurant, Deputy District Governor was Grant Gardiner, Kinsmen invited to the March 20th dinner meeting. PROJECTS Music Festival Awards, Held a demonstration and sale of real & and artificial flower arrangements for a Centennial Project, Donated tumbling mats and athletic equipment for Retarded Children's School, Supervised a Teen Dance on July 1 at Hill Recreation Centre, $1800 to the Kinsmen for Kin Coulee, Easter Hampers, Worked at the Car Raffle with the Kinsmen. SOCIALS Steak Fry, Kinsmen Picnic.

1967 — 1968 President - Doris Franko 1st Vice - Betty Clarke2nd Vice - Gail Wright Secretary - Joy Schafer Treasurer - Doreen Skow Bulletin - Joanne Pahl Honorary Member - Gladys Hider. HIGHLIGHTS Meetings held at the Four Seasons Restaurant, $50 to the Cerebral Palsy Association for a wheelchair, Assisted Kinsmen with a Parade Float -"Pied Piper" theme, $198 - For Baby Swings at Kinette Corner in Kin Coulee. PROJECTS Money Tree Raffle, Assisted Kin with their Car Raffle. SOCIALS Past Presidents Party, Box Social.

1968 — 1969 President - Eleanor Wright 1st Vice - Gail Wright 2nd Vice - Joy Thomson Secretary - Jacquie Mills Treasurer - Joanne Pahl Bulletin - Joy Schafer Honorary Member - Beth Findlay HIGHLIGHTS Meetings held at the Elks Club, Dues $4 – regular / $5 - new members, Christmas Party $2.50 for dinner / $1 - gift exchange, "Painting of the Posts Picnic" in Kin Coulee. PROJECTS $20 to the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club, $60 for a month supply of milk for Head Start Program, Clothes sent to Greece, Easter Hamper, Daffodil Days, Kandy Kane Project, Kin Car Award. SOCIALS Past Presidents Party, Hockey Party Night, Kin Kiddies' Picnic.

1969 — 1970 President - Bernice Morrison 1st Vice - Dawn Knowles 2nd Vice - Joanne Pahl Secretary - Joy Thomson Treasurer - Gail Frandsen Registrar - Lorine Marshall Bulletin Editor - Delores Ronan. Amalgamated with Kin Bulletin. Page 11 Honorary Life Member - Thelma Renner HIGHLIGHTS Meetings at the Elks, Dues were $5.00, Established the Marilyn Gardiner Memorial Trophy for the Music Festival for a Junior Piano Class, Accepted a Gavel in memory of Marilyn Gardiner from Grant Gardiner and family, Club Costume was selected - white fortrel dress with interchangeable scarves, Black & white pinto vests worn with slacks for mixed functions. "Mother, Mother-In-Law, or Daughter" Night held at a meeting, Golden Anniversary National Convention in Saskatoon - Kin's 50th Year, Moved Kinette Elections from May to April meeting. PROJECTS Family Fashion Show, $50 for Music Festival Awards in vocal solo, $25 to Day Care Centre for alternate bed linens, Catered to an Inter-Service Club Bonspiel, Operated a concession at the Annual International Senior Swim Meet, Assisted Kin with Car Award, Blitz to encourage citizens to attend free chest X-Ray clinic, and Kin Coulee Clean-Up. SOCIALS Halloween Party, New Years Eve Party, Past President's Dance, Swim Party, Kin Kiddies' Picnic.

1970 — 1971 President - Joy Thomson 1st Vice - Joanne Pahl 2nd Vice - Dawn Knowles Secretary - Gail Frandsen Treasurer - Sheila Tillapaugh Registrar - Jackie Sodero Bulletin - Mary Ellen Rae HIGHLIGHTS September Roster – 47, June Roster – 46, Meetings held at the Elks, $5 Dues, Kin Playhouse Raffle (Kinettes furnished, decorated and sold tickets), A second playhouse was donated to the Day Care centre, Donated an exercise bike to the YWCA, Billeted a Youth Band, The "Kick Line" entertained at Fall Council - members were: Carol Fischer, Marlene Barnfather, Jackie Sodero, Marlene Ruff, Gail Frandsen, Barb Gardiner, Mary Ellen Rae, and Joy Thomson. The Club had a "Travelling Apron', Campaigned at Red Deer Convention for Glen Chapman for Governor. PROJECTS Canada Save the Children, Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics, New Citizen's Tea, Christmas Hamper, Hospital Ward Decorating, Assisted Kinsmen With Car Award, TV Auction, Skate-A-Thon. SOCIALS Dance Club's Fall Ball, New Years Eve Party, Past President's Party, Golf-a-Thon and Barbecue.

1971 — 1981

During the decade 1971 to 1981, the Kinettes of Medicine Hat continued to assist the Kinsmen with their main projects: the Car Award, T.V. Auction, Skate-A-Thon, and T.B. Stuffing.

The on-going Kinette projects for these years included working at Blood Donor Clinics, hosting a New Citizen's Tea, Canada Save the Children program, Home Economics awards for Grade Eight students, the purchasing of Christmas hampers, Music Festival Awards, assisting at the Hospital Auxiliary Tea, and hospital ward Christmas tree decorating.

The main Kin Socials held on a yearly basis were the Kin Kiddies' Christmas party, New Years Eve Party, Elkwater family outing, and the Kin Kiddies' Picnic.

1971 — 1972 President - Donna-Lee Porter 1st Vice - Gail Frandsen 2nd Vice - Jackie Sodero Secretary - Gail Wright Treasurer - Dorothy Perrin Registrar - Sharlene Johnston Bulletin - Barb Gardiner, Marlene Ruff and Bernice Morrison "Kinette Rattlette" Roster – September: 40, June: 49. Meetings at Elks. Dues – $5.00, Christmas Meeting $2.75 per plate, $1.50 Gift exchange. HIGHLIGHTS Navy blazer & scarf added to Kinette costume of white fortrel dress, Held a Ladies Night Out: Gail Frandsen - Chairperson, 200 tickets sold, prizes drawn throughout the evening, raised $800. PROJECTS New Project: Kingo Bingo SOCIALS Past President's Halloween Party, Kinette Social, Coffee parties were held so the girls could get to know each other.

1972 — 1973 President - Gail Frandsen 1st Vice - Audrey Ammann 2nd Vice - Sharon Herringer Secretary - Aileen Wilkins Treasurer - Betty Horsman Registrar - Nina Haysom Bulletin - Carol Fischer & Faye Minor Roster – September: 43, June: 61. Meetings at Elks & Connaught Club. HIGHLIGHTS A group of Past-Presidents re-wrote our constitution, Hosted “Kin Hat Convention” – Kinette Conveners were Gail Frandsen, Bernice Morrison and Joy Thomson. Kinettes hosted a Garden Party on the Friday morning and a Kinette Workshop and Wine & Cheese party on Saturday. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo and Ladies Night Out, $1000 to Kinsmen Training Centre, Helped Kinsmen with Kinstakes. SOCIALS Past President Hard Time Party at Porter's Ranch, Social at Sergeant's Mess

1973 — 1974 President - Betty Horsman 1st Vice - Jackie Sodero 2nd Vice - Karen Semrau Secretary - Nina Haysom Treasurer - Sharon Herringer Registrar - Snookie Welling Bulletin - Marlene Ruff & Gitta Hashizume, "Kinette Knews” Honorary Member - Eleanor Wright District Four Kinette Co-ordinator - Gail Frandsen.

Roster - September – 54, June - 59. Dues $7 Meetings at Connaught. HIGHLIGHTS Snookie introduced the infamous "Shit Hat" worn by people who failed to pay her for their meals, Edmonton District Convention. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo, Ladies Night Out, Sponsored 5 youth YMCA/YWCA Memberships, $500 to Cystic Fibrosis, $1500 donated the Kinsmen to support their Service Projects, Flowers of Hope, Assisted Kinsmen with Kinstakes. SOCIALS Farewell party for Carmen & Joy Thomson, National President's Party, Past President's Party, Dance in March, Kin Golf & Kamp Out, Ski Weekend.

1974 — 1975 President - Gail Wright 1st Vice - Karen Semrau 2nd Vice - Snookie Welling Secretary - Marlene Ruff Treasurer - Jackie Sodero Registrar - Anne Lehr Bulletin - Penny McCartney and Gail Jarrett Honorary Member - Carol Snedden Roster - September - 59, June - 60. HIGHLIGHTS "Cletus Oxnard" (a male mannequin) was created by Snookie and used as a moving party mascot, Grande Prairie "Timber-Takin" Convention, $1500 donated to Kinsmen for use in the Kinplex. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo, Ladies Night Out, Cystic Fibrosis. SOCIALS Dinner at Kin Training Centre, Halloween Party, Anniversary Night, '50's Party, Kin Kamp Out.

1975 — 1976 President - Audrey Ammann 1st Vice - Snookie Welling 2nd Vice - Gitta Hashizume Secretary - Penny McCartney Treasurer - Cathy Naismith Registrar - Nancy Lehr Bulletin - Maureen Fisher & Sharon Herringer, "The Mad Hatter" Honorary Member - Donna-Lee Porter Joy Thomson - Zone Reporter for D.D.G. Gary Wright. Roster - Sept. - 57. June - 36. Dues $7. Meetings at Connaught Club. HIGHLIGHTS New Kinette Costume - Red Skirt or Slacks, White Blouse, Navy Blazer. Re- Decorated the Children's Ward at the Hospital. Won Sue Abar Service Award at District Convention (Firewater Festival) in Lethbridge for the Children's Ward Hospital Decorating Project. PROJECTS Wheel-A-Thon, Ladies Night Out, Kingo Bingo, Started a Milk Bank - courier service for Mother's Milk to Hospital, Helped Kin sell rodeo tickets at Indoor Rodeo. SOCIALS Kin Masquerade Party, "Sadie Hawkins" Social at Scout Hall, Anniversary Night, Past President's Party, Kin Kamp Out.

1976 — 1977

President - Jackie Sodero 1st Vice - Sharon Herringer 2nd Vice - Cathy Gillespie Secretary - Gitta Hashizume Treasurer - Penny McCartney Registrar - Julie Brown Bulletin - Nancy Lehr & Maureen Moss Honorary Member - Bernice Morrison Roster - September - 55, June - 56. Meetings at Connaught Club. HIGHLIGHTS The Club sponsored the Zone "Roving Rattler Trophy", Decorated the Father's Waiting Room at the Regional Hospital, Won the Northam Senior District Bulletin Award at District Convention in Jasper. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo, Ladies Night Out, Red Cross Disaster Fund, Hospital Ward Decorating, Cystic Fibrosis, Assisted Kinsmen with OKTOBERFEST - made costumes for Kinsmen and Kinettes. SOCIALS Kin Golf Tournament, Mixed Installation, Socials at Scout Hall, Anniversary Night, Past President's Hard Times Dance.

1977 — 1978 President - Karen Semrau 1st Vice - Marlene Ruff 2nd Vice - Penny McCartney Secretary - Nancy Lehr Treasurer - Gitta Hashizume Registrar - Lorraine Manuel Bulletin - Cathy Gillespie & Noel Maughan. Roster – September – 50, June – 50. Meetings at the Travelodge ($4.75) HIGHLIGHTS Hosted a Public Meeting of Dr. Lotta Hitchmanova of the Unitarian Service Committee and opened a USC used clothing depot, Held a city wide Garage Sale to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, Helped serve lunches to the athletes at the Alberta Winter Games, Won Rose Bowl Award At District Convention in Edmonton for Community Service. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo, Ladies Night Out, Daffodil Days, Cystic Fibrosis, Milk Bank, $50 to Parents of Handicappers for a toy lending library, $1000 Police Youth Band, $466 to purchase a wheelchair for M.D. patient, $1500 for a C.F. Analyzer for the hospital, $2000 to Elizabeth St. Day Care for playground equipment, Assisted Kin with Oktoberfest. SOCIALS WoCo. Corn Roast in Calgary, Kin Kamp Out, Mixed Installation, Curling Social, Anniversary Night, Past President's Party, Golf Tournament and Steak Fry.

1978 — 1979 President - Penny McCartney 1st Vice - Anne Lehr 2nd Vice - Noel Maughan Secretary - Maureen Fisher Treasurer - Marilyn Milroy Registrar - Donna Kopp Bulletin - Lorraine Manual and Sandi Nellis District 4 Kinette Coordinator – Joy Thomson HIGHLIGHTS September Roster - 50, June Roster – 53, Meetings at the Travelodge, Held Election campaigns for the presidential candidates. PROJECTS Ladies Night Out, Kingo Bingo, C.F. Garage Sale, Donate $825 for a C.F. Testing Machine for the hospital, $1000 - Therapeutic Recreation Equipment for Page 15 handicapped children, $1000 Police Youth Band for music lessons and instruments, Up to $1500 for Imed Pump for the Pediatric Ward, U.S.C. Clothing Depot, 4-H Public Speaking Trophies, Helped Kin with Oktoberfest. SOCIALS Mixed Installation, Halloween Past President's Party, Kin Ski Trip, Skating Party, Anniversary Night, Car Rally.

1979 — 1980 President - Marlene Ruff 1st Vice - Cathy Gillespie 2nd Vice - Lorraine Manuel Secretary - Barb Taylor Treasurer - Vianne Stein Registrar - Shirley Fisher Bulletin - Doris Engel and Linda McGowan Honorary Member - Gail Wright HIGHLIGHTS September Roster - 49, June Roster – 39, Meetings at Travelodge, Hosted Spring Zone with the Kinsmen, $5000 to Police Youth Band for instruments and lessons, Campaigned for Dave Wilkins at District Convention in Banff. PROJECTS Kingo Bingo, Ladies Night Out, Sale of Steinbach Kinette Cookbooks, C.F. Garage Sale, U.S.C., United Way Telethon, Take Time Project, 4-H Public Speaking Trophies, Mothers Milk, Assisted Kinsmen with Oktoberfest, Zone Hockey Tournament. SOCIALS Kin Golf Tournament & Steak Fry, Mixed Installation, Hard-Times Party, Past- President's Party, Anniversary Night, Kin Car Rally, Box Social.

1980 — 1981 President - Snookie Welling 1st Vice - Lorraine Manuel 2nd Vice -Nancy Lehr Secretary - Linda McGowan Treasurer - Barb Taylor Registrar - Barb Yanke Bulletin -Mary Lou Loran, Lynette Larson, Sandy Sigmundson Honorary Member - Barb Gardiner. HIGHLIGHTS September Roster 36, June Roster 36, $350 for upright freezer for Mother's Milk at hospital, $1494 to Early Childhood Services for equipment in pre-school spe- cialized unit, Kin Komics Convention in Calgary. PROJECTS Ladies Night Out, Kingo Bingo, C.F., 4-H Speaking Awards, Assisted Kinsmen with Oktoberfest, Steinbach Cookbook Sales. SOCIALS Mixed Installation, Past President's Halloween Party, Golf Tournament & Steak Fry, Family Dance, Anniversary Night, Road Rally. 1981 — 1991

These ten years saw a lot of changes in the Kinette clubs across Canada. There was an increased interest in controlling their own destiny. The Kinette Clubs of Canada fought and finally won the right to have "Open Membership", and to no longer be an auxiliary to the Kinsmen Club.

On the local level, the Kinette Club of Medicine Hat found that more and more of its members were "working in the community work force" and this had a definite effect on the amount

of time and energy that the members could devote to Kinette projects. They still remain very active, however, as you will see by the number of projects that they continue to support.

The common projects for this decade include: Kingo Bingo, Cystic Fibrosis, Steinbach Cookbook Sales, College scholarships, Grade Eight Home Economics Awards, Music Festival Awards, 4-H Public Speaking Awards, New Citizens Tea, Blood Donor Clinic, Hospital Auxiliary Tea, Christmas and Easter Hampers, and Decorating a hospital ward at Christmas. They still assist the Kinsmen with the Car Award, Skate-AThon, T.V. Auction, and Oktoberfest.

Socials still include: Mixed Installation, Kiddies' Christmas Party, New Years Eve Party, Anniversary Night, and a Kin Kiddies' Picnic.

1981 — 1982 President - Lorraine Manuel 1st Vice - Darlene Stricker 2nd Vice - Anne Lehr Secretary - Barb Yanks Treasurer - Doris Engel Registrar - Sandy Sigmundson/Lynette Larson Bulletin - Penny Vickery, Carol Hannay Honorary Member - Gail Frandsen District Four Kinette Co-ordinator - Jackie Sodero Roster - September – 30, June - 31. HIGHLIGHTS Designed a Kinette Pin, Celebrated our 40th Anniversary, Won Costume Trophy at Convention in Grand Prairie for "Largest Participation and Farthest Away."

PROJECTS $2000 to furnish kitchen of Women's Shelter, $2000 for children's play area of Women's Shelter, Mother's Milk.

SOCIALS Family Rollerskating Party, Elkwater Outing, Past President's Party (Scavenger Hunt).

1982 — 1983 President - Nancy Lehr 1st Vice - Gitta Hashizume 2nd Vice - Mary Lou Loran Secretary - Maureen Moss Treasurer - Maureen Fisher Registrar - Joanne Jackson Bulletin - Linda Lehr and Joanne Jackson Roster - September - 26, June - 33. Meetings at the Beefeater. HIGHLIGHTS Joy Thomson presented with her "Elspeth Roger's Life Membership at Installation, Hosted “Kactus Kountry Convention” in May - Anne Lehr Convention Convener. PROJECTS $467 to buy a transcriber & dictaphone for Big Brothers, $1500 for a Reading Machine & Tapes for Reading Clinic, $3500 wheelchair for the Multiple Sclerosis

Society, $1700 Diabetic equipment for Terry Hartley, Milk Bank, Assisted Kin with Uniroyal Jr. Curling. SOCIALS Golf Tournament, Halloween Roller Skating Party, Past President's (Off Color - No Class) Party, Ski Weekend, Kin Kamp Out.

1983 — 1984 President - Gitta Hashizume 1st Vice - Mary Lou Loran 2nd Vice - Joanne Jackson Secretary - Linda Lehr Treasurer - Maureen Moss Registrar - Giselle Hanlon Bulletin - Georgia Hunter and Judy Law Anne Lehr - Zone 6 Kinette Co-ordinator Roster - September – 27, June - 29. Meetings at Beefeater.

HIGHLIGHTS Hosted Fall Rally, Hosted An Interclub meeting, Held the first "Terry Fox Run", Won Costume Award at Convention (Fur Traders Follies) in Fort MacMurray (Trees & Beavers) PROJECTS Sponsored a child through the Christian Children's Fund, $250 to the M.S. Society, $200 for a diabetic machine for Ryan Neil, $200 to fix up the Kinette Kiddies' Corner at Kin Coulee. SOCIALS Mixed Golf Tournament, Kin Ski Trip, Past President's "Y -Fitness" Party, Roller Skating Party, Had a "progressive dinner" in June.

1984 —1985 President - Anne Lehr 1st Vice - Joanne Jackson 2nd Vice - Barb Byers Secretary - Mary Lou Loran Treasurer - Shirley Fisher Registrar - Patti Jarvis Bulletin - Debbie Wiebe, Marg Elhart Honorary Member - Miriam "Snookie" Welling Roster - September – 25, June - 25. Meetings at the Beefeater. Dues $20 HIGHLIGHTS Elspeth Rogers Life Membership presented to Gail Frandsen, Won Zone Six Bulletin Award, "Love Boat" Convention in Edmonton, Hosted Fall Rally, Initiated a "Secret Sister" program within the club. PROJECTS $200 Ethiopian Disaster Fund, $1000 Ronald McDonald House, Purchased a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope for a kidney patient, $200 to a riding camp for handicapped children. SOCIALS Kin Camp Out, Halloween Car Rally, Waterslide Parties, Kin Ski Trip, Past President's "Punk Party", Golf Tournament.

1985 — 1986

President - Mary Lou Loran 1st Vice - Maureen Moss 2nd Vice - Shirley Fisher Secretary - Barb Byers Treasurer - Linda Lehr Registrar - Debbie Wiebe Bulletin - Sandra Maser & Rae Knutson Honorary Member - Lorraine Manuel Roster - September - 20, June 24. Meetings at the Beefeater. HIGHLIGHTS Bev English won Zone 6 and District 4 Public Speaking Awards, Won Zone 6 awards for Senior Bulletin / Senior Attendance / Rose Bowl, Medicine Hat Kinsmen celebrated their 50th Anniversary. PROJECTS $1000 to the Girl Guides Association, $500 to the Medicine Hat Health Unit, $1000 Women's Shelter for purchase of a new stove, Terry Fox Run, Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show. SOCIALS Past President's Barn Dance, Grey Cup Party, Elkwater Outing, "Tacky Party", Kin Kamp Out.

1986 — 1987 President - Shirley Fisher 1st Vice - Debbie Wiebe 2nd Vice - Sandra Maser Secretary - Rae Knutson Treasurer - Marg Elhart Registrar - Donna Rieger Bulletin - Bev English and Janet White Honorary Member - Karen Semrau Barb Byers - Zone 6 Kinette Co-ordinator. Roster - September – 20, June - 23. Dues $30.00 HIGHLIGHTS Barb Byers won Outstanding Kinette Co-ordinator Award, Rae Knutson won Zone Public Speaking Award, Anne Lehr was presented with her Diamond Award, District Convention in Lethbridge. PROJECTS Fashion Show, Terry Fox Run, Hosted a luncheon for Miss Rodeo Australia, Made Hygiene Kits for Women's Shelter, Donated money for one months supply of milk for Elm Street School Milk Program. SOCIALS Car Rally, Ski Trip, Valentine Box Social, Waterslide Party.

1987 — 1988 President - Barb Byers 1st Vice - Sandra Maser 2nd Vice - Debbie Wiebe Secretary - Bev English Treasurer - Rae Knutson Registrar - Janet Schwab Bulletin - Donna Rieger and Linda Lehr

Honorary Member - Marg Cocks

Roster - September – 21, June - 24. Meetings at the Beefeater.

HIGHLIGHTS Anne Lehr presented with her Elspeth Rogers Life Membership, Hosted Spring Zone (Kin Olympics), Edmonton District Convention.

PROJECTS Raffle, Fashion Show, Terry Fox Run, Helped with the Festival of Lights, $189 Association for Mentally Retarded for a special chair, $200 Elm Street Milk Program, $200 Girls Hockey Association, $1000 to Kinsmen Training Centre for a Washer and Dryer, $200 Crescent Heights Intermediate Girl's Softball League, $1500 Children's Wish Foundation, Helped the Kinsmen serve refreshments at the Olympic Torch Rally.

SOCIALS Road Rally, Ski Trip, Valentine Box Social, Waterslide Party.

1988 — 1989 President - Debbie Wiebe 1st Vice - Bev English 2nd Vice - Rae Knutson Secretary - Pam Lehr Treasurer - Janet Schwab Registrar - Darlene Rosenau Bulletin - Sherry Dalla Longa

Honorary Member - Rita Glockner

Roster - September – 24, June - 25. Meetings at Beefeater & Kin Room.

HIGHLIGHTS Hosted District 4 Convention "Moonshine '89" - Pam Lehr was Kinette Convention Convener.

PROJECTS Suitcase Dance, Sold Olympic Sweatshirts, Spring Shopping Spree Raffle, Angel Tree Purchases, Assisted Kinsmen with Senior's Heritage Dinner. and C.F. Radio- thon and Gurney Push.

SOCIALS Road Rally, Grey Cup Party, Ski Trip, Past President's Party.

1989 — 1990 President - Linda Lehr 1st Vice - Janet Schwab 2nd Vice - Bev English Secretary - Vicki Sjolie Treasurer - Pam Lehr Registrar - Jacquie Dery Bulletin - Karen MacFarlane & Darlene Rosenau Honorary Member - Lois Krassman Roster - September - 25, June - 29. Dues $55.00

HIGHLIGHTS Zone 6 Awards - Rose Bowl, Senior Attendance, and Roving Rattler Travel Award, Won Senior Attendance Trophy at District 4 Convention in Edmonton. PROJECTS Purchased toys for the Angel Tree, Terry Fox Run, Fashion Show, Shopping Spree Raffle, Sold Coloring Books, Helped Kinsmen host the Heritage Dinner, Cooked meals for some Kinsmen meetings. $400 purchase of toys for Children's waiting room of Cancer Clinic, $150 sponsored two "footcare clinics", $200 Fifth Avenue United Church Food Bank, $700 towards a Mammography Machine for the Regional Hospital, $100 V.O.N. for equipment. SOCIALS Kiddies' Halloween Party, Family Ski Trip to Elkwater, Kin Ski Trip to Whitefish, Fondue Party, Waterslide Party.

1 990 -- 1991 President - Sandra Maser 1st Vice - Rae Knutson 2nd Vice - Donna Rieger Secretary - Darlene Rosenau Treasurer - Vicki Sjolie Registrar - Sheila Bradford Bulletin - Paula Pancoast and Sharon Schentag Honorary Member - Edith Woelfle Linda Lehr - Zone Six Kinette Co-ordinator Roster - September - 31 Dues - $75.00 Meetings at the Kin Rocm. HIGHLIGHTS Medicine Hat Kinettes 50th Anniversary, Won Zone 6 Roving Rattler Travel Trophy, Won District 4 Travel Award, Honorable Mention for District Convention Costume. PROJECTS Co- Hosted the 1st Annual "Ladies Charity Golf Open" with proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis, Held a food drive - food and cash to Fifth Avenue Church Food Bank, Set up an endowment fund for the College Scholarship, $2750 for a warming unit for 2nd Floor East of the Hospital, $150 Diabetic Association foot care program, $200 Elm Street Milk Program, Bought toys for the Angel Tree, $100 Alberta Summer Games, Colouring Book Sales, Held a Ladies Night Out and a Raffle, Helped the Kinsmen with their Heritage Dinner. SOCIALS Skating Party, Kid's Valentine Party, and Kid's Easter Egg Hunt, Waterslide Party.

1991-2001

During this decade we entered a new millennium. With that, there was much change and yet many things remain the same. In 1994 the association of Kin voted to allow a third type of club in which both men and women could be members. After a lengthy debate and an extension from 40 to 45 years, the upper age limit was abolished in 1999.

The Medicine Hat Kinette Club continues to support many ongoing projects including the Terry Fox Run, Christmas decorating at the maternity ward of the hospital, Christmas hampers, hosting New Citizens’ Teas, and Rotary Music Festival Awards.

We continue to assist the Kinsmen with some of their projects including Kin TV Auction, Kinsmen Car Award, and more recently the PolkaFest and Spectrum Beer Garden.

Kin Socials held on a yearly basis include a mixed Installation, Car Rally, Kin Kiddies Picnic, Kin Kids Christmas Party, both a winter and summer Kin Kampout at Elkwater, and Family Glow Bowling. “Secret Sisters” remain a favorite activity to provide friendship and support within our club.

The decade ends with Medicine Hat hosting District Convention 2001: A Spaced-Out Odyssey and the Medicine Hat Kinette Club celebrating their 60th anniversary.

1991-1992

President: Bev English 1st Vice: Darlene Rosenau 2nd Vice: Sharon Schentag Secretary: Dallas Weiss Treasurer: Sheila Bradford New Members: Vicki Sjolie Bulletin Editors: Janet Schwab Entertainment: Debbie Kitching Janet White Honorary Member: Nancy Lehr Roster Count: 26 (October) Dues: $36

HIGHLIGHTS: Proud to Be Canadian program launched

PROJECTS: Blood Donor Clinic, New Citizens’ Teas, Christmas Hampers, Terry Fox Run, Hospital Decoration, Food Drive, 3rd Annual Chat TV 6 & 3/Kinette Ladies Charity Open, Ladies Night Out, CF Bubbles, Shopping Raffle, Home Lotto Cleaning

1992-1993

President: Janet Schwab 1st Vice: Sharon Schentag 2nd Vice: Vicki Sjolie Secretary: Sandy Pahl Treasurer: Janet White New Members: Dallas Weiss Bulletin Editors: Sheila Bradford Registrar: Tina Gaudet Linda Otte Zone Kinette Coordinator: Pam Lehr Honorary Member: Maureen Moss Roster Count: 25 (September) Dues: $44.60 HIGHLIGHTS: Ladies Night Out entertainment was a “no show” due to snowstorm; last minute fashion show a success Senior Bulletin Award winners PROJECTS: Children’s show (Karma & Joe & the Teddy Bear Band), Christmas Hampers, Blood Donor Clinic, Foster Child, Food Drive, New Citizens’ Tea, Tree of Hope, Hospital Decorating, Spectrum Children’s Festival, Kin Coulee Toboggan Hill Concession, Coloring Books, Shopping Spree Ticket Raffle, Burger Flip at IGA, Ladies Night Out, Garage Sale, Chat TV 6 & 3 Kinette Ladies Charity Open SOCIALS: Halloween Dance, Family Skate, Family Ski Weekend, New Year’s Eve Bash, Lehr Barn Dance, Progressive Dinner (June Mtg)

1993-1994

President: Darlene Rosenau 1st Vice: Pam Lehr 2nd Vice: Dallas Weiss Secretary: Janet White Treasurer: Dawn Barr Membership: Karen McFarlane Bulletin Editors: Caraline Dawson Registrar: Debbie Kitching Gwen Mcleod Laura Riley

Zone Kinette Coordinator: Janet Schwab Honorary Member: Gerry Magatiaux Roster Count: 28 (October) HIGHLIGHTS: Hosted Zone Interclub with Caveman Theme Janet Schwab awarded Outstanding ZKC Purchased Club Jackets PROJECTS: Terry Fox Run, New Citizen’s Teas, Raise the Flag, Children’s Festival/Concession at Spectrum, Blood Donor Clinic, Hospital Decorating, Angel Tree Shopping, Kin Coulee Toboggan Hill Concession, Christmas Hampers, Mall Shopping Spree Ticket Raffle, Golf Tournament, Food Drive, Burger Flipping at IGA, Ladies Night Out (Elvis Impersonator), Casino, Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: Halloween Dance, Past Presidents’ Barn Dance, Family Ski Weekend

1994-1995

President: Sharon Schentag Secretary: Dawn Barr 1st Vice-President: Janet White Treasurer: Sandy Pahl 2nd Vice-President: Laura Riley Registrar: Donna Cunningham Bulletin Editors: Janet Schwab/ Dallas Weiss Honorary Member: Carolyn Babuik Roster Count: 27 (Sept) Dues: $67.67 (National) $32.47 (District) + $19.54 (insur & life mem) HIGHLIGHTS: Sharon Schentag achieves Outstanding President Award Bev English awarded Kinette Puff 5 Maple Leaf awards and 1 Outstanding Maple Leaf award granted In June 1995 Kin Association National Disaster Fund provided $10,000 towards Flood Relief Efforts in Medicine Hat PROJECTS: Zeller’s Moonwalk for CF, Blood Donor Clinic, Terry Fox Run, Raise the Flag, Food Hampers, Tree of Hope gifts, Hospital Decorating, New Citizen’s Tea, Casino, Spectrum Children’s Festival/Concession, Karma & Joe’s Children’s Variety Show, IGA Hamburger Flip, Shopping Spree Ticket Raffle, Ladies Night Out (Rick Dubois Hypnotist/Trip to San Diego), Ladies Golf Tournament, Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: Installation Social, Night Golf, New Year’s Eve Beach Party, Kin Funspiel 95, Baby Bootie Move, Past Presidents’ Barn Dance, Pub Crawl/Supper at Corona (June Meeting)

1995-1996

President: Pam Lehr Secretary: Donna Cunningham 1st Vice-President: Vicki Sjolie Treasurer: Laura Riley 2nd Vice-President: Sheila Bradford Registrar: Dawn Barr Bulletin Editors: Shelley Beck Membership: Sandy Pahl Maureen Kenyon

Honorary Member: Barb Byers Roster Count: 30 (October) HIGHLIGHTS: Janet Schwab achieves Founder’s Award For Achievement Life Memberships awarded to Barb Byers and Deb Wiebe Dale Lehr is Kinette Deputy Governor National Convention in Medicine Hat, Linda Lehr Co-Chair PROJECTS: Blood Donor Clinic, Spectrum Children’s Festival, Raise the Flag, Christmas Hampers, Tree of Hope, Terry Fox Run, Hospital Decorating, Toboggan Hill Concession, Playhouse Raffle, Ladies Night Out (trip to Mexico), Charity Golf Tournament, Casino

SOCIALS: Car Rally, Halloween Party, Kin Funspiel, Family Ski Weekend in Elkwater, Lehr Barn Dance, Kiddie’s Christmas Party, Kiddie’s Picnic, Blaine Kunz Guest Chef assisted by Kinsmen Waiters

1996-1997 Page 24 President: Vicki Sjolie Secretary: Shelley Beck 1st Vice-President: Laura Riley Treasurer: Kathy Carry 2nd Vice-President: Sandy Pahl Registrar: Donna Schlosser Bulletin Editors: Shirley Grove New Members: Heather Rieger Kim Hamilton

Honorary Member: Donna Rieger Roster Count: 30 (Dec) Dues: $75 (subsidized) HIGHLIGHTS: Hosted Spring Zone in March; Dawn Barr Kinette Representative PROJECTS: Spectrum Children’s Festival/Raise the Flag, Terry Fox Run, Kin Coulee Toboggan Hill Concession, Safe Sled Program, New Citizens’ Tea, Blood Donor Clinic, Daffodil Breakfast, Hospital Decorating, Christmas Hampers, Tree of Hope, Ladies Night Out (Neil Diamond/Trip to Hawaii), Casino, Playhouse Raffle, Ladies Charity Open Golf Tournament, Valentine Baskets, Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: New Year’s Eve Party, Car Rally, Winter & Summer Kin Kampout in Elkwater, Kiddies Christmas Party

1997-1998

President: Laura Riley Secretary: Donna Schlosser 1st Vice-President: Karen Hill Treasurer: Dawn Eckes 2nd Vice-President: Kathy Carry Registrar: Sharon Maser Bulletin Editors: Stephanie Bender Membership: Brenda Kiesman Sandra Richard Roster Count: 21

Dues: $60 (subsidized)

HIGHLIGHTS: Hosted Zone Interclub: “Kinette Romanette Olympics” Byron Pahl Memorial Fund PROJECTS: Spectrum Children’s Festival Concession/Raise the Flag, Toboggan Hill Concession, Daffodil Breakfast, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Hampers, Tree of Hope, Hospital Decorating, New Citizens’ Teas, Safe Sled Project, Playhouse Raffle (Last), Mother’s Day Baskets, Ladies Night Out (Garth Brooks/San Francisco), Golf Tournament (Pajama Party), Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: Night Golf, Kinsmen Brier, Car Rally, Kinsmen Family Weekend at Girl Guide Camp, Summer Kin Kampout, Glow Bowling (June Meeting)

1998-1999

President: Sandy Pahl Secretary: Shelley Lee 1st Vice-President: Karen Hill Treasurer: Doris Dempster 2nd Vice-President: Stephanie Bender Registrar: Sandra Richard Bulletin Editors: Barb Guckert Membership: Kathy Carry Kathy Carry Honorary Member: Leigh Smythe

Roster Count: 19 (October)

Dues: $60 (subsidized) PROJECTS: Daffodil Breakfast, Blood Donor Clinic, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Hampers, New Citizens’ Teas, Spectrum, “Decade of Divots” 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, ProTel fundraiser, Casino, Sweetheart Baskets, Ladies Night Out (Mardi Gras Madness/Trip to New Orleans), Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: Night Golf, Family Glow Bowl, Elkwater Winter Kampout, Car Rally

1999-2000

President: Shelley Beck Secretary: Peggy Jans 1st Vice-President: Shelley Lee Treasurer: Tracey Wilson 2nd Vice-President: Karen Hill Registrar: Jan Draper Bulletin Editor: Lorraine Peterson Membership: Laura Riley

Roster Count: 16 (Sept) 25 (June)

Dues: $70 subsidized ($86.08 National, $37.93 District) HIGHLIGHTS: GREASE performance won 2nd Place in FLC Talent Show Awarded Community Lottery Board Grant for Kinette Korner Playground Equipment PROJECTS: New Citizens Teas, Terry Fox Run, Playground Equipment for Kinette Korner in Kin Coulee, Christmas Hampers, Ladies Night Out (Wild Wild West), Hospital Decorating, Casino, Decorate Christmas Tree for Rotary Club auction, ProTel fundraiser, Valentine Baskets, CHAT/Kinette Ladies Charity Open (Olympic Theme), Kinsmen Budweiser Big Rig, Home Lotto Cleaning SOCIALS: Lehr Barn Dance (Installation), Car Rally, Blues at the Bow, Past President’s Party (Wine Tasting)

2000-2001

President: Karen Hill Secretary: Tracey Wilson 1st Vice-President: Peggy Jans Treasurer: Kim Wingenbach 2nd Vice-President: Davina Thuroo Registrar: Shelley Lee Membership: Darlene Barth Bulletin Editor: Doris Dempster Honorary Member: Janet Schwab Roster Count: 28 Dues: $70 (subsidized) HIGHLIGHTS: Hosted District Convention 2001: A Spaced-Out Odyssey with Sandy Pahl as Co-Chair Kinette 60th and Kinsmen 65th Anniversary Wine and Cheese Life Memberships awarded to Linda Lehr and Pam Lehr “Cleaned Up” winning all awards at Spring Zone

PROJECTS: New Citizens Teas, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Hampers, Hospital Decorating, Phoenix Safe House Donation Box, Ladies Night Out (“Get Lucky” St. Patrick’s Day Theme), Casino, Christmas Tree for Rotary Club auction, ProTel Communications, Chat TV/Kinette Ladies Charity Open (Spaced-Out Odyssey), Home Lotto: CF Hot Dog Sale, Flower Beds & Cleaning SOCIALS: Car Rally, Family Glow Bowling, Kin Family Campout

2001-2002

President: Doris Dempster Secretary: Lynnette Sloan 1st Vice-President: Davina Thuroo Treasurer: Kim Wingenbach 2nd Vice-President: Sue Edwards Registrar: Sandra Richard Membership: Tara Gelowitz Bulletin Editor: Marlene DeGrace

Roster Count: 28 Dues:$50 Zone 6 Deputy Governor (DG): Davina Thuroo (won National Outstanding DG Award)

HIGHLIGHTS: Kinette Zone of the Year Award earned by DG Davina Thuroo. New Officers Seminar held in Medicine Hat in conjunction with the Medicine Hat clubs installation. FLC in Wetaskiwin attended by a large number of ladies, Spring Zone in Milk River, District Convention in Edmonton, National Convention in Ottawa (Tracey / Davina attend) PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out, Terry Fox Run, Pro-tel, Golf Tournament, Home Lotto cleaning, New Citizens’ Teas, Casino, Raffle, Rotary Christmas Tree Auction, Hal Rogers Bursary, Adopt-a-Family, Food Hampers, and Big Brothers & Big Sisters – Bowl 4 Kids SOCIALS: Car Rally, Kin Campout, and Brooks Kinettes Ladies Night Out

2002-2003

President: Davina Thuroo Secretary: Rhonda Bechtold 1st Vice-President: Tracey Wilson Treasurer: Gail Jansen 2nd Vice-President: Shawna Hassard Registrar: Carmelle Casat Membership: Kim Wingenbach Bulletin Editor: Sue Edwards

Roster Count: 16 Dues: $50 (subsidized) HIGHLIGHTS: Founder’s Award of Achievement earned by Davina Thuroo Master Club Award earned by President Davina Thuroo FLC in Innisfail, Spring Zone in Taber (won Travel Award), District Conference in Wainwright, National Convention in Saskatoon (Davina/Tracey attend), $7500 Donation to Health Foundation for Family Care Room PROJECTS: “Sold Out” Ladies Night Out (Carnival theme), Bowl for Kids, Casino, Home Lotto Cleaning, New Citizen’s Tea, Canada Day, Terry Fox Run, CF Daisy Pins SOCIALS: Car Rally, Pub Crawl, Kin Campout, Surprise Breakfast

2003-2004

President: Tracey Wilson Secretary: Myra Jasken 1st Vice-President: Shawna Thomas Treasurer: Rhonda Busch/Mandy MacDonald 2nd Vice-President: Marlene DeGrace Bulletin: Terri Seitz Membership: Leanne Mellafont Registrar: Kim Wingenbach Roster Count: 18 Dues: $50 Zone 6 Deputy Governor (DG): Davina Thuroo – awarded both the District and National Outstanding DG Awards; the National Membership Growth Award (3rd Top DG with +16 members); and the Kinette Zone of the Year Award.

HIGHLIGHTS: Founder’s Award of Achievement earned by Tracey Wilson GEM Award earned by Davina Thuroo Master Club Award earned by President Tracey Wilson FLC in Vegreville, Spring Zone in Medicine Hat, District Conference in Fairview, National Convention in Calgary attended by many, Approx $10,000 spent on Playground Equipment in Kin Coulee Park. PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out (“Welcome to the Jungle”), BBQ Canada, Casino, Communities/Schools In Bloom, “Pamper Package” Raffle, Home Lotto Cleaning, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids, Terry Fox Run, Garage Sale for CF, Rotary Christmas Tree Auction, Santa Claus Parade SOCIALS: Installation (Barn Dance), Car Rally, Pub Crawl, Kin Campout, Lawn Bowling, New Year’s Bash, Surprise Breakfast

2004-2005 Page 28 President: Shawna Thomas Secretary: Mandy MacDonald 1st Vice-President: Carmelle Casat Treasurer: Terri Seitz 2nd Vice-President: Rhonda Busch Registrar: Myra Materi Membership: Leanne Mellafont Bulletin Editor: Jamie McAllister

Roster Count: 22 Dues: $50 (subsidized) District 4 Secretary/Fourum Editor: Davina Thuroo District 4 Treasurer: Tracey Wilson

HIGHLIGHTS: GEM Award earned by Tracey Wilson, FLC in Sylvan Lake, Spring Zone in Brooks, District Conference in Okotoks, National Convention in St. John’s, NF (Davina/Tracey attended), $4000 Donation to Health Foundation for Infant/Toddler PlayRoom PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out (Vegas theme), “Too Hot to Handle” Charity Golf Tournament, Raffle (Games Room Package), Bowl for Kids, Casino, Home Lotto Cleaning, HREF, Rotary Christmas Tree Auction, Relay for Life, Terry Fox Run, CF BBQ @ lotto home SOCIALS: Kin Curling, Pub Crawl, Kin Campout, News Years Bash

2005-2006

President: Tracey Wilson Secretary: Kyla Markert 1st Vice-President: Tina Geddes Treasurer: Paula Isfeld 2nd Vice-President: Mandy MacDonald Registrar: Krista Bourke Membership: Rhonda Busch Bulletin Editor: Davina Thuroo

Roster Count: 22 Dues: $40 District 4 Foundation Director: Davina Thuroo Hal Rogers Endowment Fund – Board of Trustees: Tracey Wilson

HIGHLIGHTS: National Kinette Senior Bulletin Award won by Davina Thuroo Maple Leaf Award earned by Paula Isfeld and Krista Bourke Medicine Hat ‘Standing Ovation’ Volunteer Award won by Davina Thuroo FLC in Brooks, Spring Zone in Cardston, District Conference in Stony Plain, National Convention in Saint John, NB (Davina/Tina attend) PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out (Hawaiian theme), “Blast from the Past” Ladies Charity Golf Tournament, BBQ Raffle, Casino, Home Party Extravaganza, Home Lotto Cleaning, Bowl for Kids, HREF, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Tree Auction, Alberta’s Promise, Relay for Life SOCIALS: Wine Tasting, Chicago Play, Sushi nights, Kin Campout, New Years 2006-2007

President: Tina Geddes Secretary: Chantel Barton Page 29 1st Vice-President: Krista Bourke Treasurer: Kyla Markert 2nd Vice-President: Terri Seitz Registrar: Mandy MacDonald Membership: Rhonda Busch Bulletin Editor: Shandelle Goretski Community Service Director (new position): Paula Isfeld

Roster Count: 19 Dues: $40

District 4 CF/Service Director and District 4 Foundation Director: Davina Thuroo Hal Rogers Endowment Fund – Board of Trustees: Tracey Wilson

HIGHLIGHTS: Open House held Feb 22 to help celebrate the club’s 65th Anniversary FLC in Whitecourt (hosted by Mayerthorpe Kinettes), Zone Interclub in Milk River, Feasting for CF Event hosted by Calgary Kinettes, Hosted the Medicine Hat Women’s Interclub (March), Spring Zone in Coaldale, District Conference in Calgary, National Convention in Vancouver, BC Purchased a van for McMan Parent Link Centre Ladies Night Out (Diamond Dinner) sold out and raised over $12,000

PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out, BBQ Raffle, Home Party Extravaganza, Kin Canada Bursaries (HREF), Casino, Terry Fox Run SOCIALS: Installation (Barn Dance), Kin Campout, New Years Bash

2007-2008 President: Paula Isfeld Secretary: Kirsten Derhousoff Vice-President: Dione Todd Treasurer: Davina Thuroo Community Service: Khrista Bourke Membership: Shandelle Goretski Bulletin Editor: Tracey Wilson Risk Manager: Deborah Palichuk Registrar / Meals: Rhonda Busch, Terri Seitz Roster Count: 19 Dues: $ Hal Rogers Endowment Fund – Board of Trustees: Tracey Wilson HIGHLIGHTS: National Kinette Senior Bulletin Award won by Tracey Wilson Installation (Barn Dance), FLC in Edmonton, United Way gift-wrapping, District Convention in Lac La Biche, National Convention in Lethbridge

PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out, Raffle (Mother’s Day/Father’s Day), Casino, Terry Fox Run, CF Boxes, CF Golf Tournament, BBQ at M&M Meats for CF, Shop & Support, Home Party Extravaganza SOCIALS: Installation (Barn Dance),

2008-2009 President: Paula Isfeld Secretary: Cristel Waldbauer Vice-President: Dione Todd Treasurer: Teresa Schwab Page 30 Membership: Shandelle Goretski Registrar: Tracey Wilson, Davina Thuroo Bulletin Editor: Amber Kitching Risk Manager: Jacquie Bechtold Community Service: Deborah Palichuk Roster Count: Dues: $ Hal Rogers Endowment Fund – Board of Trustees: Tracey Wilson HIGHLIGHTS: Installation (Barn Dance), FLC in Leduc, District Convention in Brooks, National Convention in Niagara Falls (Davina, Tracey, Jacquie, Dione) PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out, Raffle (Mother’s Day/Father’s Day), Golf, Casino, Terry Fox Run, Wings & Beer at the Garage for CF, Shop & Support, Hockey Books, BBQ at M&M Meats for CF SOCIALS: Installation (Barn Dance),

2009-2010 President: Dione Todd Secretary: Lana Towle Vice-President: Jacquie Bechtold Treasurer: Teresa Schwab Registrar: Dione Todd Membership: Davina Thuroo Bulletin Editor: Shandelle Goretski Community Service: Gwen Phillips Roster Count: Dues: $50 Hal Rogers Endowment Fund – Board of Trustees Chair: Tracey Wilson HIGHLIGHTS: Installation (Barn Dance), FLC in Fort Saskatchewan, District Convention in High River, National Convention in Halifax, NS PROJECTS: Ladies Night Out, Raffle (Mother’s Day/Father’s Day), Kin Canada Bursaries (HREF), Casino, Terry Fox Run SOCIALS: Installation (Barn Dance), Lawn Bowling