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HEROES • Page 12 Mike Delfs, president and CEO, Contents Jamestown Regional Medical MARCH 2021 • VOLUME 106, NUMBER 2 Center; Kiwanis Club of Jamestown.

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12 HEROES 4 VOICES Mission Statement While a horrifying pandemic quickly Letter from the Editor; President’s raged, many Kiwanians stayed on Message; Executive Perspective The mission of the front lines ready for the fight. Kiwanis magazine is to 8 NEWS These are just a few of the brave Clubs leading membership growth; empower and inspire members among us. Youth protection webinar coming; Kiwanis members Price ❏ 22 TRAVEL (VIRTUALLY) WITH US Kiwanis clubs get Home Depot to make lasting We know how you feel. We long discounts; Kiwanis Youth Programs differences in the lives Logo & for adventure too. Until it’s safe to board gets expansion; Key dates; of children — and to Address ❏ travel again, take time to daydream Kiwanis Amplify to connect share their powerful about your next vacation. These members with leadership experts work with the world. Job spots have Kiwanis clubs nearby! Code 42 CLUBS IN ACTION ❏ 28 CYBERSECURITY Winning combination; A vision to Keeping kids safe from online make a difference; Weathering the Tracking Code threats is a top priority. storm; A garden for everyone ❏ 36 FINDING FUNDING 50 WORKBOOK Yellow Kiwanis clubs have been exploring What do you love about Kiwanis ON THE COVER Snipe ❏ ways to raise money without in- and your club specifically? What Angelo Ciardella person events. would you change? Photo by Dax Melmer Photography Shipping Service ❏ MARCH 2021 3

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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL KIWANIS MAGAZINE STAFF PUBLISHER Stan D. Soderstrom CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS Ben Hendricks OFFICER EXECUTIVE EDITOR Kasey Jackson MANAGING EDITOR Tony Knoderer ART DIRECTOR Andy Austin ASSISTANT EDITOR Julie Saetre From the executive editor MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS Curtis Billue EDITOR 2020–21 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Arthur N. Riley Westminster, Maryland, USA PRESIDENT-ELECT Peter J. Mancuso ’ve been thinking about dreams how to get a job done. Everyone North Bellmore, New York, USA and wishes a lot lately. Maybe helps everyone, and the stucks IMMEDIATE Daniel Vigneron PAST PRESIDENT Howald, Luxembourg it’s because I’m feeling stuck get unstuck a lot easier when you VICE PRESIDENT Bert West I Divide, Colorado, USA at home during a pandemic that, work together. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as I write this, isn’t easing. I’m Focus on your stucks this TRUSTEES Wilfredo Aguilar, South Cotabato, Philippines; Katrina J. Baranko, Albany, Georgia, USA; Gunnsteinn Björnsson, anxious. I want to get out and go month. Think about where you are Sauðárkróki, Iceland; Gary Cooper, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA; Kip Crain, Wooster, Ohio, USA; George R. Delisle, Westfield, places and see people and hug personally and where you want to Massachusetts, USA; Chuck Fletcher, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA; Michel Fongue, Noumea, South Province, New Caledonia; friends again. be. Where are you stuck and why? Buheita Fujiwara, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Elio Garozzo, Catania, Italy; David W. Hurrelbrink, Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Michael Mulhaul, Interlaken, New Jersey, USA; Sam Sekhon, Sandy Hook, Feeling stuck can really drag Who can help you? Manitoba, Canada; Ronald E. Smith, Fountain Hills, Arizona; USA; you down. Some people feel stuck Now, let’s put those same ideas Cathy Szymanski, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA in a job that isn’t satisfying. Some into the context of Kiwanis. Have 2020–21 KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND OFFICERS PRESIDENT Norman A. Velnes feel stuck in a relationship that you taken time to think of where Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada PRESIDENT-ELECT Robert M. Garretson isn’t healthy. Sometimes people your club is stuck? Where Kiwanis Fort Collins, Colorado, USA IMMEDIATE Ann Wilkins PAST PRESIDENT Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA are literally stuck — stuck in mud, International is stuck? Do you TREASURER Filip Delanote wheels spinning. have dreams and wishes for your Koksijde, Belgium EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom But feeling stuck can be a real club or organization? Use the Indianapolis, Indiana, USA CHIEF PHILANTHROPY Pam Norman motivator. It can be exactly what Workbook on page 50 to brain- OFFICER Indianapolis, Indiana, USA we need to get out of a rut and storm with your Kiwanis friends. TRUSTEES Patricia Barsotti, Concord, California, USA; Matthew Cantrall, Lakeland, Florida, USA; Juanita Edwards, Cherry Log, move forward to bigger and better Don’t let any dream seem too big. Georgia, USA; Mark G. Esposito, Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA; Robert S. Maxwell, Topeka, Kansas, USA; Serena Quek, Johor Bahru Johor, Malaysia; Armand B. St. Raymond, Vestavia Hills, things, like those wishes and I remember being so excited Alabama, USA; Elizabeth M. Tezza, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, USA; John Tyner II, Rockville, Maryland, USA; Daniel dreams I mentioned earlier. Stucks to take part in an event called Vigneron, Howald, Luxembourg; Bert West, Divide, Colorado, USA; Yang Chien-Kung “C.K.,” Hsinchu City, Taiwan; can be a way toward collabora- “Hands Across America.” My Amy Zimmerman, Cincinnati, Ohio tion as well. At Kiwanis, we have family and I stood hand-in-hand KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 1-800-KIWANIS (in U.S./Canada), +1-317-875-8755 daily team huddles where we’re and joined strangers to attempt Fax: +1-317-879-0204 Email: [email protected] asked if we “have any stucks.” It’s to form a human chain across the Website: kiwanis.org Magazine website: kiwanismagazine.org a great way to brainstorm about entire country to raise funds for ADVERTISING SALES and bring awareness to hunger, Fox Associates Inc. 116 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654-4655 1-800-440-0231 (U.S./Canada), +1-312-644-3888 poverty and homelessness. I felt Fax: +1-312-644-8718 Email: [email protected] part of something big and wanted FUTURE CONVENTIONS to feel that rush forever. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, June 23–26, 2021 Manila, Philippines, June 22-24, 2022 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, June 21-24, 2023 What big things will you dream Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, June 25-28, 2025 up? What will you wish for? KIWANIS (ISSN 0162-5276) is published monthly except February, May, July and November by Kiwanis International. Postmaster: Send address changes to Kiwanis, 3636 Woodview Did you know? Some believe the super- Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN and additional mailing offices. (CPC Pub stition of blowing a dandelion sends its Agreement #40030511) Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Kiwanis, seeds into the air, carrying your thoughts 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3B7. Member’s annual subscription is US$8. Nonmembers may and dreams to loved ones. When’s the last subscribe for US$12 per year. The information in this magazine is for illustrative and discussion time you made a wish on a dandelion? purposes only. It is intended to provide general information about the subject matter covered and is provided with the understanding that Kiwanis is not rendering legal, accounting or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel or other KASEY JACKSON advisors on all matters pertaining to legal, tax or accounting obligations and requirements. EXECUTIVE EDITOR Copyright ©2021 Kiwanis International

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ART RILEY President’s message KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

iwanis clubs and districts have identified the need for better prepared Leadership Certificate program being been developing leaders since Kiwanis leaders. To address this need, created and implemented by Kiwanis K 1915 primarily through individual Kiwanians and staff designed Kiwanis staff. In fact, this will be a natural evo- mentoring and business network- Amplify, a unique curriculum to lution of the leadership development ing. Today, the evolution of business enhance the leadership skills Kiwan- programs Kiwanis has offered our environments and increasing social ians need to be successful within our youth partners since 1925. needs of communities require more clubs, districts and communities and The future of Kiwanis is dependent and better-equipped leaders. These in ventures outside of our organiza- on an abundance of leaders of all ages. leaders must demonstrate their ability tion. Participants will be exposed to a Being recognized as a trustworthy to realistically visualize the future, spectrum of skills in a virtual interac- source of leadership development will understand a diverse population and tive format presented by a world-class uniquely position Kiwanis to attract promote servant leadership. Provid- faculty. It is anticipated that Kiwanis more members and expand its service ing tomorrow’s leaders with the skills Amplify will attract potential commu- reach. to make the most of these opportunity leaders to join Kiwanis. Learn more nities requires a more structured and Kiwanis also has an obligation to on page 10 deliberate approach. offer youth members these leadership and sharpen In 2018, the Kiwanis Internation- opportunities. The inspirational ideas your leader- al Board, the Kiwanis Children’s developed for Kiwanis Amplify are ship skills by Fund Board and a member task force the basis for the innovative Global participating.

STAN SODERSTROM Executive perspective KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

t has been about a year since who found it difficult to attend GoToMeeting. If they only watch most Kiwanis clubs responded in-person showed up more often. and listen, a free streaming service I to the pandemic by moving Many clubs saw improvements: like Facebook Live or YouTube meetings online. For many clubs, 45% said virtual meetings im- Live will suffice. of course, the traditional format proved access to speakers. Clubs Either way, prepare to make offers a level of camaraderie and also reported increases in guests a small investment in lighting, fellowship that only in-person from other clubs, including Ser- microphones and cameras. Find gatherings can provide. vice Leadership Programs. a member to handle set-up and But not all was lost. Late last Ultimately, we’ll move back to production. Use multiple meet- year, Kiwanis International in-person meetings. And that’s ings to introduce new technology. collected information from more great. But I hope you’ll keep the And get resources at kiwanis.org/ than 1,500 club secretaries — virtual option. The “hybrid” covid. Done and we got some surprises. For meeting has become an effective well, the vir- example, 66% of clubs maintained way of engaging members. tual option the same meeting frequency. And It also brings new consider- can make 41% reported the same number of ations. If virtual attendees partic- meetings members — or more — at online ipate in discussions, you might accessible to meetings. In fact, some members need a fee-based tool like Zoom or more people.

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What’s happening

TRENDS, TIPS, FACTS AND FIGURES FROM KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Clubs leading membership growth

Here are the clubs that led the way in growth through December of this Kiwanis year:

NEW CLUB MEMBERS Kiwanis Club of Seattle, Washington 53 Kiwanis Club of Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia 41 Kiwanis Club of Westfield, Indiana 38 The number of Kiwanis clubs that added 20 or more members in the Kiwanis Club of Mount Sterling, Kentucky 35 first quarter of the 2020-21 Kiwanis Marbel, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 32 23year. Even as volunteer organizations Sweet Onion, Neuva Ecija, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 29 cope with public health challenges, Kiwanis Club of Spring Lake, North Carolina 26 Kiwanis clubs are proving that growth is possible! Zaragoza Walang Gulat, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 25 Amputi Layag, San Carlos, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 25 Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso, Indiana 25 Kiwanis Club of the Last Frontier, Puerto Princesa, Philippines 24 Hide-A-Way Lake, Texas, Kiwanis Club 24 Maharlika, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 22 Progressive Pangasinan, Philippines, Kiwanis Club 21 Kiwanis Club of Levittown, New York 21 Kiwanis Club of Monterey, California 21 Berea, Kentucky, Kiwanis Club 21 Kiwanis Club of Te Aho Tini O Te Tama, Tahiti 20 Kiwanis Club of Tierra Nevada, Philippines 20 Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas 20 Kiwanis Club of Steilacoom, Washington 20 Siesta Key Kiwanis Club, Sarasota, Florida 20 Kiwanis Club of Elberfeld, Indiana 20

Congratulations to all the Kiwanis clubs around the world that have added members this year!

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p008-011_KIM_0321_News.indd 8 1/29/21 3:20 PM Youth protection training webinar coming On April 6, youth protection training in April, which is both Child Abuse will be available online through a Prevention Month and Sexual Assault webinar called “Get Trained! Youth Awareness and Prevention Month. Protection Policies and Practices Club If you or your members have not Overview.” Kiwanis Youth Protection received youth protection training Specialist Melissa McMann will host this year, the upcoming webinar is the session via Zoom at 8 p.m. EST. a key opportunity. For more details, The topic is especially relevant visit kiwanis.org/youthprotection.

Kiwanis clubs get access to Home Depot discounts Kiwanis Youth Programs board gets expansion, new perspectives All Kiwanis clubs in the U.S. have access • Volume and bulk pricing discounts. As the Kiwanis year continues, the to a new resource for discounts on the • Monthly, member-only discounts 2020-21 Board of Directors for Kiwanis products they need for service projects. on select products. Thanks to Kiwanis International’s part- Youth Programs is up and running. One • Online access for 24 months to re- nership with Home Depot, clubs can notable development this year is an ceipts and details of club purchases participate in Pro Xtra, Home Depot’s expansion of the board’s membership. for service projects — a key feature loyalty savings program. Under the leadership of Peter for projects that require expense Club access to Pro Xtra is designed Mancuso and 2020-21 Kiwanis Inter- tracking when a grant is involved. to make funds go further by reducing national President Art Riley, a motion service project costs. Benefits include: To find more details about Pro Xtra was created to adjust the board’s • 20% discounts on all paints, stains and to register for the program, go to composition to include new perspec- and primers. kiwanis.org/homedepot. tives. As a result, it now consists of members who have expertise in various fields such as youth protection, education, finance and more. The Kiwanis Youth Programs board members for 2020-21 are: • Paul G. Palazzolo (Chair) • George E.H. Cadman (Vice chair) • Michelle Study-Campbell (Designated director) • Karin Church • Gary Cooper • Kip Crain • George R. Delisle • Chuck Fletcher • Alexis Langerak • Donna T. Parton • Daniel Vigneron • Bert West

Key dates in March Aktion Club Week [1-5] Builders Club Week [15-19]

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Kiwanis Amplify to connect members with leadership experts

What do a “Shark Tank” contestant, Even knowledgeable people can fail work on strategic thinking. a “ninja warrior” and a former Build- to make that difference clear. “When you hear ‘strategic thinking,’ ers Club member have in common? “They don’t know how to bring it to it seems like a big nebulous concept,” They’re all subject experts for Kiwanis life,” Williams says. “People will see pretty he says. “But it’s really about solving a Amplify. An online program for quickly, I know how to bring it to life.” problem. The question is, how do you anyone who wants to enhance their get the right framework to apply your ability to lead, Kiwanis Amplify con- The right framework instincts to strategic thinking?” sists of eight topics, with 56 sessions Delroy Waugh will head sessions presented by 38 subject experts. on emotional A lasting imprint Precious Williams will present The intelligence Like Williams, Alex Weber might be Power of the and strategic familiar from television. Affiliated with Perfect Pitch. A thinking. Once “American Ninja Warrior” as both a 13-time National a Builders Club host and competitor, he is also a suc- Elevator Pitch member, Waugh’s cessful businessman and speaker. For Champion, best- experience in Kiwanis Amplify, Weber will present selling author talent acquisition and development Creating Powerful Moments. To be and former con- has helped him see how emotion and powerful, he says, a moment must testant on “Shark data work together. leave an imprint. Tank,” Williams says that many people “To lead people well, you have to “Powerful moments do exist in don’t know the value of a great pitch. know not just how smart they are, but isolation,” he says. “But if they exist for “It’s not just in business,” she says. how human they are,” he says. “Emo- a team or group and have a lasting “Every time you open your mouth, tional intelligence helps tap into that.” effect, that’s the goal.” you want people to see the difference Understanding strengths, weakness- In fact, Weber adds, that goal you bring.” es and solutions is also key to Waugh’s applies to all of life. “If the subject intrigues you, it will serve in all settings. To create a powerful moment is to create a powerful life.”

The program’s particulars Kiwanis Amplify is designed for members to participate via interactive modules, which will be released weekly. Participants will work through the material at their own pace and be able to interact online. The program will culminate in June with a session during the 2021 Ki- wanis International convention. To learn about topics, registration and more, go to kiwanis.org/amplify.

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ON THE COVID-19 FRONT LINES

WHILE A HORRIFYING PANDEMIC QUICKLY RAGED, MANY KIWANIANS STAYED ON THE FRONT HEROESLINES READY FOR THE FIGHT. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE BRAVE MEMBERS AMONG US.

NOTE: Interviews for this feature took place in December 2020.

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HERO ANGELO CIARDELLA Windsor, Ontario, Canada Personal support worker in long-term care; nursing student at St. Clair College Secretary-treasurer, Kiwanis Club of Windsor; district administrator for CKI Eastern Canada

or two months, I volunteered munity. Another tremendously support our amazing residents. to relocate four hours away difficult thing has been having The pandemic has taught me so F to Mississauga in order to to step away from my work as a many things. Wash your hands. help another home owned by the personal support worker in order Cover your sneeze. Be patient company I work for that had been to attend my clinical placement in line. Perhaps most important heavily affected by COVID-19. I for school, as healthcare work- though, the pandemic has taught spent my birth- me that a little day — and all of kindness can May and June — “It was a humbling experience and one go a very long living in a hotel I will never forget. Seeing the pandemic way. At a time and working where so much is alongside an firsthand was a jarring experience.” unknown and so amazing group of much is unfold- dedicated people to care for those ers are barred from being in two ing, there is still so much to do for who call that facility home. healthcare facilities in Ontario at the children of our communities. It was a humbling experience this time. My extremely dedicated And even though that may look and one I will never forget. Seeing colleagues at the long-term care very different from what we are the pandemic firsthand was a facility where I am employed used to, it is so vitally important jarring experience. have been working to the bone to now more than ever. There have been many challenges throughout this time for me. Having to cancel my club’s signature project, our resi- dential summer camp at Kiwanis Sunshine Point, was absolutely devastating, but the right thing to do. We will open our doors again when it is safe. This was the first time since 1947 that camp didn’t run, but now more than ever we are committed to continuing to support the Angelo Ciardella

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p012-021_KIM_0321_Heros.indd 14 1/29/21 3:00 PM hether it’s a pandemic or not, there is no average W day in healthcare. Some- times we’re making strategic decisions. Sometimes we’re rounding with departments and building individual relationships. Today, half of my time is spent preparing for and reacting to the pandemic. While we’ve had a long year and hard days, Mike Delfs, left, and a colleague I’m so proud of this team and how it is continuing to care for the community. During this pandemic, I’ve HERO MIKE DELFS Jamestown, North Dakota, USA learned how resilient people are. President & CEO, Jamestown Regional Medical Center Most people, provided you give Kiwanis Club of Jamestown them support, do amazing work. My role is to remove roadblocks. And so far, what we’ve seen is North Dakota had one of the ing physical distancing. When legendary. Human nature in highest rates of positivity in the the vaccine is ready, with few ex- healthcare is to step up and go world. In any year, due to the flu, ceptions, we recommend people above and beyond. That’s what we have people in the hospital, receive that too. we saw in March 2020 and that’s of course. However, we never To fellow front-line workers: what we continue to see today. had half of our census as all flu Keep fighting the good fight. We’re here with you and for you. To the general public: Please be “I’ve learned how resilient people are. aware, if you’re not on the front Most people, provided you give them lines, your decisions have conse- quences that mean people end up support, do amazing work.” in the hospital. As the vaccines come out, The pandemic requires the patients before. As Kiwanians, educate yourself. We recommend level of seriousness you see in our purpose is to improve the everyone on our team receive the media. Today, people are community one child and one them because herd immunity is confused or distrust the media community at a time. Right now, our ticket to normalcy. Won’t it and I understand their reasons. easy and inexpensive ways to be nice to have our traditional However, these preventive mea- do that are washing your hands, events, meetings and pancake sures are important. For example, wearing your mask and practic- days again?

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“I don’t see things getting back to normal soon. Every step forward is riddled with concerns: Is this too soon? Is it going to backfire?”

plexiglass booth, then we got hit. The timing was coincidental; we do not believe a family brought us the virus. All the same, we had to push our quarantining more strictly than ever before, and we had to utilize our isolation unit. Courtney Taylor We have halted the virus and returned to the level of socially distanced engagement from COURTNEY TAYLOR FALLWAY New Braunfels, Texas, USA prior months, but we are once HERO Activities director, memory care facility again concerned about authority Kiwanis Club of New Braunfels, Texas; past Key Club recommendations to allow public member, New Mexico District; past CKI member, Louisiana- vendors back inside. Mississippi-Tennessee District The main change in our club was the shift to meeting through Zoom. During the first few hen the pandemic hit, the government pushing us to months of isolation, we didn’t we closed our facility to open our doors while we strive meet at all. We slowly got into W all outsiders, including to protect our residents and staff the swing of alternating club musicians, exercise leaders and against new waves of the virus. and board meetings, then added volunteers. With social distanc- I don’t see things getting back speakers and online socials. Our ing guidelines, my calendar to normal soon. Every step for- satellite club has resumed month- focus shifted from large group ward is riddled with concerns: ly meetings in person, but our activities to one-on-one and Is this too soon? Is it going to primary club meetings remain independent projects that could backfire? We kept COVID-19 out online. Meanwhile, most of our be enjoyed safely by individuals of our facility for more than sev- service projects didn’t miss a spaced throughout our large en months. We heeded the state’s beat. The needs in our commu- common space. We remain in a order to allow families to finally nity didn’t fade, and neither did complicated position now with come inside for visits with a our determination to serve.

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p012-021_KIM_0321_Heros.indd 16 1/29/21 3:00 PM HERO NICOLE MCDERMOTT Annandale, Virginia, USA Educator Kiwanis Club of Tysons, Virginia; past Key Club and CKI member of New England District

his is my 16th year leading the the tremendous focus needed on had used Zoom a total of six times. independent Pinecrest School health, safety and wellness: masks I then went to using it daily. T in Annandale, Virginia, and and shields, distancing, sanitizing, This time has reaffirmed for me there has never been another time cleaning, limiting interactions the importance of grace (for my- like this. There has been a constant around the school and maintaining self and for others) and gratitude. need for innovation. Rethinking class pods, supporting staff and I also think meeting this moment how things are by staying pres- done and figuring ent and being out how to do “This time has reaffirmed for me the open has really them — or do importance of grace (for myself and been a critical away with them part of doing and start from for others) and gratitude.” well in this time scratch — during of uncertainty. this surreal time. My experience families that are feeling anxious Getting too far ahead of anything certainly helped navigate this and so on. Teaching is not easy on a these days is not productive. moment in time, but there really regular day, and all of this has sig- I think Kiwanis clubs have also was nothing to compare it to. A big nificantly increased the challenges. had to think critically and innovate change being in person at school There has also been a need to learn to continue to engage members. during a global pandemic has been new skills. Prior to March 2020, I Our club is having virtual meetings and there have been some physically distanced service projects. Our club has a foundation that would have spearheaded a large-scale in-person service project this past Kiwanis year had it not been for COVID. Now we are seeking input from members and planning to distribute mini grants to local charities in need. We are still investing and supporting the community, but in a Nicole McDermott in her classroom different way than we had imagined.

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HERO FRANÇOIS BROLLY Saverne, France Retiree called back to Sainte Catherine Hospital Kiwanis Club of Saverne, France

worked for more than 35 “None of us hesitated to return to years at the Saverne hospital. I I was a young retiree and was serving in an unusual situation where called back by management to the values of solidarity and cohesion take part in a COVID-oriented consultation with three of my between caregivers and patients other retired colleagues. This were clearly felt.” consultation is car- ried out seven days a week. None of us hesitated to return to serving in an unusual situation where the values of solidarity and cohesion between caregivers and patients were clearly felt. The population was thankful toward the hospital and its stakeholders, as everywhere else in France. And to go back to the patients we con- sulted, we witnessed the usual range of ill- nesses, unfortunately with some very affected patients on the one end, whose grim prospects we were very well aware. Kiwanis has also been a big support- er of the hospital through fundraising François Brolly campaigns.

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p012-021_KIM_0321_Heros.indd 18 1/29/21 3:01 PM Solution. The solution allowed officers to answer, make and trans- fer calls to other office extensions throughout the public service from the security of their homes using their mobile devices. A number of Office 365 licenses were commis- sioned, and training was delivered virtually to public officers so they could communicate and collaborate remotely via Office 365, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams. In addition, the ministry developed solutions to facilitate virtual sittings of the court. Meanwhile, once the schools in Grenada closed their doors, the Finley Jeffrey Ministry of Education was able to launch a platform to facilitate remote teaching and learning. The HERO FINLEY JEFFREY St. Andrew, Grenada M-Star Learning Support Plat- Permanent secretary, information communication form, developed by the Ministry technology, Public Service of Grenada of ICT, brought both students and teachers together on an integrated President of the Kiwanis Club of St. Andrew, Grenada platform, providing user-friendly tools and resources and making hen Grenada registered its ernment agencies in general was proactive engagements with stu- first case of COVID-19 in disseminated via virtual means dents a simple matter. W February, the government to the citizenry on a timely basis. I was also responsible for ensur- immediately instituted a national Thus, the ministry facilitated all of ing that all government IT systems lockdown and 24-hour curfew. The the government’s press briefings, were fully functional during the Ministry of Information Commu- broadcasts and updates. lockdown period, that connectivity nication Technology was suddenly thrust into the role as an essential service provider. “I was also responsible for ensuring that It was my responsibility to all government IT systems were fully facilitate virtual sittings of the cabinet, thus ensuring that the functional during the lockdown period.” main decision-making arm of government continued to function The government also announced was at its optimum and that all during the lockdown. Additional- that public workers were expected government servers and data were ly, I was responsible for ensuring to work remotely and that schools safe and secure. Hence, though the that important information from should also convene remotely. In re- public service was on lockdown, the Ministry of Health, the Royal sponse, the Ministry of ICT imple- the Officers of the Ministry of ICT Grenada Police Force and the gov- mented the Avaya Remote Worker functioned as normal.

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Aaron Salinas

communication. Currently, we are seeing patients via telehealth (au- dio and video), by phone and on rare occasions we have them come in for a face-to-face consult. For a lot of us, this has been challenging because seeing the patient’s overall appearance is an important part of our examination. One of the things that I have noticed since the pandemic has been the higher volume of patients experiencing issues with anxiety and depression. One of the biggest challenges I have faced during the pandemic has been the limited resources that are available to address my patients’ needs. I have seen patients who have lost loved ones, their jobs, their homes, the ability to pay for their medications and are experiencing food insecurity. This pandemic has taught us HERO AARON SALINAS Edinburg, Texas, USA many lessons. I think the biggest Nurse practitioner lesson is that we must always Kiwanis Club of Edinburg strive to be prepared for the unexpected. We must learn to work with others and be aware of the exas has been hit hard with The pandemic has certainly resources that we have available. COVID-19. In November, we brought on many challenges to I think the role we have as T became the first state to reach how we deliver patient care. One Kiwanians is amazing and we a million novel coronavirus cases. of the biggest challenges has been do a great job by supporting our In the Rio Grande cause and our Valley, we have mission. I would seen our own “I think the biggest lesson is that we like Kiwanians to sets of challenges must always strive to be prepared know that there is as we contin- light at the end of ue to fight this for the unexpected.” the tunnel. Things pandemic. As a will get better and nurse practitioner, I have contin- how we see and examine our we must continue to be hopeful. As ued to provide patient care to the patients. Traditional exams are a person and healthcare provider, patients that I serve, addressing face-to-face with close proximity, I would like to remind everyone to their medical needs and their allowing the caregiver and patient practice safety and to continue to mental health needs as well. to use body language to help with follow all CDC recommendations.

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p012-021_KIM_0321_Heros.indd 20 1/29/21 3:04 PM HERO MIGUEL STEVENS Ieper, Belgium Veterinarian Kiwanis Club of Roeselare Rodenbach; vice governor of the Belgium-Luxembourg District

’ve been working 25 years as gium together to avoid spreading program to create visibility for a military veterinarian, 15 of of efforts. I got the approval of the Kiwanis. Since I am active in I which I’ve served as chief of the government to perform the study, both, I saw an opportunity with Belgian Military Veterinary Service and the Ministry of Public Health a double-win situation. Kiwanis and the last three years as chair- of Belgium gave us 60,000 euros. has a huge network that can bring man of the NATO in a short time Veterinarians. volunteers for A colleague “Kiwanis has a huge network that the project. I was of mine had can bring in a short time volunteers hoping for a lot of the idea (to use media coverage working dogs to for the project.” for this original detect COVID-19 project, so good in people) and tested it with The biggest success was bringing for Kiwanis to be associated with a positive results with a few dogs together universities, the Ministry project with a very good social im- of the Paris Fire Brigade. I still of Defense, National Police and pact. The result of media coverage know a lot of people worldwide Civil Protection on this project. was much more than expected. in the area of working dogs, and I We were discussing in the We have started training the wanted to bring all people in Bel- district board how to develop a dogs. I am excited and hope to prove that our dogs can indeed indicate positive Miguel Stevens and Lady carriers of the COVID-19 virus. Then I hope to con- vince the government to invest in dogs and people, so schools and all other economic and social activities can go back to normal as soon as possible.

Learn more about Miguel Stevens’ project with working dogs at kiwanis.org/ covid19dogs.

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p012-021_KIM_0321_Heros.indd 21 1/29/21 3:01 PM BON VOYAGE TRAVEL MAY BE RESTRICTED THESE DAYS, BUT YOU CAN STILL DREAM OF YOUR NEXT GETAWAY. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SPOTS — ALL WITH A KIWANIS CLUB NEARBY.

f the pandemic has you on Kiwanis club in town or nearby. lockdown, you’re not alone. So when it’s safe to travel again, IWe’re sick of being stuck inside where will you go? Will you learn too. And since we like a great about the local culture? Get lost adventure as much as anyone, in a great book while lying on the we decided to take you with us beach? Wherever you go, look up on a virtual trip to some amazing local Kiwanians and join them for locations that all have one great a meeting or project. Make friends thing in common: Kiwanis. Yes, around the world. After all, fel- that’s right. All of these beau- lowship is part of what Kiwanis is tiful locations have at least one all about. Enjoy the trip!

Photos by Kasey Jackson

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Hallstatt, Austria

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

New York City, USA

Tokyo, Japan

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Panama Canal, Panama

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Aireys Inlet at Split Point Lookout, Australia

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Kathmandu, Nepal

San Diego, California, USA Paris, France

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SECURITYKEEPING KIDS SAFE FROM ONLINE THREATS IS A TOP PRIORITY. Story by Julie Saetre

hen the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic one year ago, W a worldwide transition to remote work and education occurred for many almost overnight. And while we were preoccupied with adapting careers and schoolwork to a virtual experience, online predators suddenly had an influx of distracted, stressed and overwhelmed children, tweens and teens who could be accessed at the click of a key.

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p028-035_KIM_0321_Online Safety.indd 29 1/29/21 3:07 PM Titania Jordan predators. Because predators working from home or navigating (left), saw the were quarantined, they knew their own challenges related to the results first- kids were stuck at home and they pandemic, (for example) job loss hand. Jordan were using that to their specific and substance use,” Tabibi says. is chief mar- purposes.” “Children may be looked after by keting officer Jassamine siblings or grandparents who may and parent Tabibi (right), not actively be monitoring what information officer at Bark, a is a research children are consuming online. tech service that uses software to associate for the In April, May and June of 2020, monitor young computer users’ Learning Net- Canadian police in a variety of online activities for threats such work/ Knowl- regions saw an increase in reports as cyberbullying, sexual predators edge Hub at the of sexual exploitation of children. and adult content. Bark also alerts Centre for Research & Education In those same months, reports to parents and guardians to signs of on Violence Against Women & the United States’ National Center depression, suicidal thoughts and Children at Western University for Missing & Exploited Children other concerns. in Ontario, Canada. Not only did from young people who had been “Online predation at the onset the pandemic bring more kids sexually exploited and citizens of the pandemic rose 23 percent,” online for longer times, but it also noting people trying to sexually says Jordan. “And by that, I put added stresses on parents abuse children online increased mean at Bark we alert parents to and guardians, making them less by 81%. digital dangers, and we sent 23 able to effectively monitor their A year later, internet dangers percent more alerts surrounding children’s virtual activities. are no less of a threat. While some this danger specifically of online “Parents may be at work, busy people are returning to the office

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“The ability for somebody to message your child or comment on one of their posts if they have a public account, the ability for (kids) to search and then land on problematic content — that exists no matter what social media platform they’re in.”

or classroom, tech experts don’t • 76.2% of tweens and 78.4% book Parenting in a Tech World and anticipate that the dependence of teens experienced cyber- founded its companion Facebook on in-person attendance at work, bullying as a bully, victim or group, often hears from anxious school and meetups will ever witness. parents who want to know if return to pre-pandemic levels. • 70.7% of tweens and 84% of certain social media sites or phone “We have transitioned into a teens encountered nudity or apps are more dangerous for kids new world. It’s a new society,” sexual content. than others. Unfortunately, there’s says Nevin • 55.1% of tweens and 67.1% of no easy answer. Markwart, teens engaged in conversations “The ability for somebody to (left), chief about depression. message your child or comment information • 35.1% of tweens and 54.4% of on one of their posts if they have security officer teens were involved in a self- a public account, the ability for at FutureVault, harm/suicidal situation. (kids) to search and then land on a Las Vegas, problematic content — that exists Nevada-based company that Jordan, who also authored the no matter what social media provides a virtual secure “vault” where clients deposit, store and manage important documents. “The circumstance that we lived through in 2020 is probably going to perpetuate itself for the rest of time.” Even before the pandemic, online threats to kids were concern- ing. In 2019, Bark analyzed more than 838 million messages sent via texts, email, online games and over 300 apps and social media platforms. The findings were enough to make any parent or guardian take note:

• 86.8% of tweens and 89.6% of teens expressed or experienced violent subject matter or thoughts.

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“Netflix has great content for kids, but away to meet people that they met through video games and it also has adult content. And if you Snapchat, and it’s kids that knew haven’t implemented the parental better. They knew ‘stranger danger.’ Their parents talked to them controls and PIN code for it, your young about these things, and it still child could stumble upon content that happened.” Activate parental controls. they’ll never be able to unsee.” Your cable system, internet and cell phone providers most likely platform they’re in,” she says. to report it, making them more give you the ability to limit the “Let’s talk about YouTube. A lot vulnerable than ever. types of content your children can of parents think, ‘Oh, my kid So what’s a concerned adult to access and actions they can take. just goes to watch videos. No big do? Experts say you can help pro- So do some of the most popular deal.’ Well, there is a comments tect your child while still ensuring social media apps. Contact your section on YouTube, and if you are they benefit from the positive service provider or plug the name not using YouTube Kids or have aspects of the World Wide Web. of the service or app along with certain parental controls select- Get real about the threat. “The “parental controls” into an inter- ed, that comment section can be first thing for parents to keep net search engine for instructions. incredibly toxic. in mind is that this is actually a You can also consider a free or “Netflix has great content for problem,” Jordan cautions. “Some fee-based monitoring service that kids, but it also has adult content. people have the ‘not my child’ will track your child’s activities And if you haven’t implemented syndrome. Yes, it can happen and alert you to concerns. the parental controls and PIN to your child. There are many Don’t overlook lessons on code for it, your young child stories about kids being lured basic security. One of the most could stumble upon content that they’ll never be able to unsee.” Adds Tabibi, “In general, predators are luring kids on ap- proximately 200 online platforms young people use to connect.” It’s enough to make you hide your child’s phone and ban them from the internet on the family computer. But that’s the wrong move, experts caution. Kids increasingly depend on those devices to socialize with peers, do research for school and learn new skills, from sports techniques that help them improve on the field to hobbies they enjoy. And if they do sneak access and then encounter an online threat, they’ll be reticent

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p028-035_KIM_0321_Online Safety.indd 32 1/29/21 3:08 PM devices to be used on that basis,” he says. “That has a number of security ramifications. The greater the opportunity for there to be up- loads and downloads, the greater the opportunity is for someone to be phished.” Markwart suggests teaching basic “internet hygiene” as early and as often as we teach children to wash their hands and brush their teeth. Stress the importance of not clicking on links without verifying that they’re legitimate (simply hovering your cursor over the link will reveal the actual web address behind it) and not sharing passwords with anyone but parents or guardians. Know how predators work. As common overall internet threats pens to your personal devices. But in the real world, online predators is phishing, when a cybercriminal with more parents working from “groom” their targets to put them sends you an email that resembles home and more kids needing on- at ease and gain their confidence. one from a seemingly familiar line access for education, chances “Predators may pretend to be site or contact, like a bank, online increase that your child might in the same age group as those shop or friend or family member. put your work devices at risk too, they chat with through various Somewhere in that email will be a cautions FutureVault’s Markwart. platforms or pose as a trusted link, supposedly to your account “There’s the potential for a huge adult to form a bond in hopes of information, a discount, a contest spillover from students needing eventually meeting in person,” award, a funny video or any num- to get online and parents acqui- Tabibi explains. “They may ber of other inviting offers. When escing and allowing business engage in a number of danger- you or your child click on the link, you go to a website that down- “Predators may pretend to be in the loads malicious software on your device. It might monitor your same age group as those they chat with every keystroke, identify your through various platforms or pose as a passwords and search the web for your bank, credit card and trusted adult to form a bond in hopes of shopping accounts. Or it could eventually meeting in person. They may install ransomware that will lock you out of your computer, and the ask a lot of questions about (the child), criminal will demand payment to school, feelings and experiences, but allow you back in. This is bad enough when it hap- reveal very little about themselves.”

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p028-035_KIM_0321_Online Safety.indd 33 1/29/21 3:09 PM ous activities with a child online “While the risk of online predators known as ‘luring.’ This can include convincing a child or youth targeting children is very real, it is to reveal personal details about important to remember that cyberbullying themselves and family members, send photos or meet in person. from people that children do know — They may ask a lot of questions peers, classmates — is common and has about (the child), school, feelings and experiences, but reveal very the potential to become even more little about themselves.” commonplace with remote learning.” If a predator gains access to a child’s address, they might also send gifts with instructions not threats, have candid, age-appro- 6-year-old might not be able to to tell anyone about the “secret.” priate conversations with your comprehend that concept. But These tactics — part of a tech- child, stressing that while the what they can comprehend is the nique known as “love bombing” internet brings many positive ben- concept of a tricky person: ‘There — are especially effective on efits, it also comes with dangers are people online who are going children already suffering dispro- just like “real life.” Even young to trick you. They might seem re- portionately from pandemic-ex- children can and should learn this ally nice. They might seem really aggerated stresses like abuse or lesson, Jordan says. friendly. They might even offer neglect at home, depression and “With regard to online preda- you a gift or coins in an app. But anxiety or a parent’s addiction to tors and sexual abuse and some they are trying to trick you. They drugs or alcohol. of the most terrible things that are not good people.’” To safeguard against these happen to kids in this world, your Strangers aren’t the only danger. Don’t make the mistake of being so fixated on threats from the outside that you overlook one of the most frequent causes of internet harm. “While the risk of online predators targeting children is very real,” Tabibi says, “it is important to remember that cyberbullying from people that children do know — peers, classmates — is common and has the potential to become even more commonplace with remote learning.” L1ght, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help web hosts find and eliminate toxic and dangerous posts and activities, released a study showing that during the initial quarantines in

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place of, ‘Let’s navigate tech together. Mom and dad have certain concerns and questions too, and we’re going to get through this,’ you’ll get a lot further.” And even if you have no interest in online games, if your child loves them, make an effort to learn. The next time they go online, watch them in action and ask about the plot, how to play, what levels you can explore and who they’re chatting with. “You wouldn’t drop your second grader off at an elementa- ry school without ever stepping foot in the building,” says Jordan. “You’re going to look at the spring 2020, hate speech between your child about the responsibil- locks on the doors and see if the kids and teens increased 70%. ities and dangers that come with bathrooms are clean and get to “There are plenty of stories using the internet. Talk with them. know the classroom. You’re going about children as young as 7 and “If you come at it from a place to check it out. Same thing. You 8 and 9 dying by suicide because of, ‘You need to do this because can’t let your child play Minecraft of cyber bullying and other men- I told you,’ you’re probably not or Roadblock or fill-in-the-blank tal health issues,” cautions Jordan. going to get very far,” warns game without sitting there beside Watch for warning signs. Jordan. “But if you do it from a them and watching.” K Whatever the online threat, be vigilant in monitoring your child’s behavior on and offline. Are they sleeping or eating more or less than usual? Have their grades dropped? Are they no longer participating in activities they love? Do they seem angry, sad or anxious, especially when they’re using tech? Do they huddle over their phones to block you from seeing the screen or frequently retreat to their room with a phone or laptop? These are all signs that something could be amiss and you probably should have a conversation. Be present. Don’t just talk to

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Finding funding KIWANIS CLUBS HAVE BEEN EXPLORING WAYS TO RAISE MONEY WITHOUT IN-PERSON EVENTS. Story by Tony Knoderer

here seems to be a light at ple together, how do you make Last year, Kiwanis International the end of the tunnel. As the up at least some of the difference began a partnership with Shop- T development and distribu- without in-person events? WithScrip. Through the program, tion of vaccines for COVID-19 Over the past year, Kiwanis clubs and members can buy gift continue, prospects improve for clubs have found answers in cards from participating business- society’s return to the pre-coro- different ways. Some are taking es — which then give a percentage navirus normal. Of course, we advantage of Kiwanis partner- of the purchases back to the club haven’t reached that light just yet. ships while others are using through its ShopWithScrip account. And until we get there, the need technology to reach out — or ShopWithScrip currently has a for social distancing and virtual even widen the net. roster of more than 750 brands, operations remains. In all cases, they’re benefiting including restaurants, retailers For Kiwanis, that means a con- from old-fashioned, never-give- and other frequently patronized tinued disruption of the custom of up initiative. businesses. The donation, which gathering in one place to do what varies by brand, ranges from 2% Kiwanians do. Club meetings. The gift card option to 20%. Service projects. And the fund- Many Kiwanis clubs have found Even before the pandemic, some raisers that help so many clubs that filling the fundraising gap clubs were using the program keep their coffers full and reach doesn’t always require an alter- because of its fit with their mem- the kids who need them. nate version of their classic events bers’ needs. For them, participa- By now, it’s a familiar dilemma: and signature projects. In fact, tion is more than just a stop-gap When your regular fundraisers some clubs have been raising measure until COVID-19 is gone. traditionally require bringing peo- money by … spending money. Consider the Kiwanis Club of Ty-

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sons, Virginia, which began using “We’ve never been great at fundraising. the program as far back as 2009, when it was a young profession- It’s not our focus. ShopWithScrip is part of als club and needed an unortho- an arsenal of nonspecific fundraisers that dox way to raise money. “We were looking for a way to didn’t require selling or auctioning things.” do fundraising that was hands-off rather than ‘selling’ things,” says Jeffrey Wolff, who was the fund- quiring a specific start or end, as in you’ll have a little money coming raising director at the time (and a fundraising event. in,” Wolff says. “That’s what helped is again this year). “Service was With ShopWithScrip, participat- launch it in our club.” what we really concentrated on.” ing clubs get a monthly payment based on the total value of the gift The importance of promotion ‘Drip’ fundraising cards they sell and the retailers’ Currently the Capital District Today the club’s membership respective rebate rates. secretary, Wolff has also seen the continues to be predominantly When a club creates an account, importance of promotion and en- made of young professionals — it uses its Kiwanis Club ID num- couragement beyond his own club. so the chance to raise money over ber as its associated identification “It’s a big factor for some time while focusing on service code with the program. Every clubs,” he says. “Everyone buys remains crucial. time the club sells a gift card — or gift cards for some reason or “We’ve never been great at the card is reloaded — the club is another. It’s all in the matter of fundraising,” Wolff says. “It’s not credited with an amount that will promoting it.” our focus. ShopWithScrip is part be part of its monthly rebate. In most clubs, Wolff adds, the of an arsenal of nonspecific fund- Since it doesn’t require massive program is not likely to replace raisers that didn’t require selling amounts of organization, Wolff fundraising initiatives altogether. or auctioning things.” likens the program to “found mon- But in a club like his, which rarely In fact, he calls it a form of “drip ey” — as long as the club promotes has more than 30 members — and fundraising.” That is, the money it among its members. It helps, doesn’t often focus on fundraising comes in steadily over time rather he adds, that the ShopWithScrip as a collective endeavor — such than re- roster includes major restaurants revenue matters. and retailers with many “It helps augment,” he says. “It locations. may not generate thousands of “With a little dollars, but it can generate a few organiza- hundred here and there. tion, “And if a club has more members, with a wider reach?” he adds. “Yeah, it could make a big difference.”

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p036-041_KIM_0321_Online Fundraisers.indd 38 1/29/21 3:12 PM a certain amount of reliance on It’s a community the funds that events bring in, event — something whether they’re for the club’s that people came to own accounts or the kids who anticipate each year, need Kiwanis. and a name-builder But clubs are finding that virtual for the club itself. versions of their fundraisers are Then came the nov- mitigating some of that loss — el coronavirus. Like and even providing a surprising many clubs, the Fort level of success. Myers Metro-Mc- In Florida, the Fort Myers Gregor club reached Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club a point in mid-2020 conducted its first virtual 5K run when decisions had in December and January. It came to be made. The after 12 increasingly successful first was the most years of hosting an in-person fundamental: Do version of the event. In fact, the we cancel this BUG Chase 5K Run had become year’s event? so popular by 2019 that the club had to cut off registration for that Sponsor solutions that sponsorship benefit year’s event before it become too “It had been a hard fundraising virtually — even during each big to handle. year,” Toomey says. “Our other participant’s run. “We would do it at a local na- biggest fundraiser is a coupon In addition to a post-event ture center,” says Rachel Toomey, book with local restaurants. We packet that will include a medal the club’s committee chair for the just didn’t do that because every- and T-shirt that feature sponsors’ event. “It’s a cool run — it goes thing kinda blew up. names, the club’s use of an app through the woods and paths of “So it was important to keep called RaceJoy helps keep their the nature center.” going.” support front and center. With And because the proceeds Fortunately, many of the usual participants choosing their own support the club’s work with the fundraising mechanisms could be times and places to run, the app’s Bringing Up Grades program, as replicated in a virtual event. For GPS tracker offers information well as its other work for Kiwanis instance, a portion of the funds on how fast and far the runner is Youth Programs, the club encour- come from participant registration going — and occasional mentions aged youth participation. — which can be handled online. of sponsors. “It’s fun to have an event that In addition, Toomey says, “It can say, ‘Mile 1 is sponsored includes kids too, especially when sponsorship has long been a big by such-and-such sponsor,’” it benefits kids,” Toomey says. part of the event’s success. Some Toomey says. “We have youth registration, and of that support has been through we keep that fee lower so they can in-kind payments, such as re- Beyond boundaries come.” freshments and food (and use of As organization continued, In fact, all ages, abilities and the park from the nature center). another benefit of virtual events levels of competitiveness are But a visual presence during the became apparent: Participants welcome. Technically, participants event was also part of the appeal. didn’t have to be limited to the don’t even have to run at the Run. The club found it could continue club’s immediate area.

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In place of the traditional Toomey has also broadened one-day event, the Fort Myers her contact with the Kiwanis Metro-McGregor club offered a family. For instance, range of days for participation she emailed Committees matter — from December 24 to January all 26 of For Toomey, an event 23. Beyond that, where and when Florida’s committee proved to be participants completed the 5K division a great resource during was up to each of them. lieutenant the transformation to “The great thing about a virtu- governors, virtual. al race is that you can do it any asking “We got more people day you want, any time, any- them to involved with the planning where,” Toomey says. “I mean, spread the word. process because there were more my brother in Asheville, North And the Kiwanis communication moving pieces this year,” she says. Carolina, he’s going to do it — hasn’t stopped there. The usual in-person needs may see what I mean?” After researching other Ki- have dropped away, for instance, It means, for instance, that wanis clubs’ virtual races online, but the new format brought new marketing wasn’t constrained by Toomey saw the medals that the considerations. How to set up geography. Toomey used all the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, Ohio, “pick-up days” for the medals- normal channels of communica- was giving its participants. and-shirts packets, for example. tion — from local news releases “I reached out to get the name And how to handle insurance. to social media — but she also of their vendor,” she says. “We The Fort Myers Track Club has posted on group sites outside of ended up getting our medals from helped conduct the event in southwest Florida. (that vendor). We love ’em.” years past, but they still required For an event with a strong With all the new participants, event insurance to help with the youth contingent, a wider reach new items and new schedule virtual run. And since they were has been especially important. and format, one established form supplying access to the app and “It’s been more difficult to of communication took on new a database of people to market get the youth running groups importance. The club’s Facebook to, it was important to keep the involved,” Toomey says. “Ob- event page, Toomey says, has relationship intact. viously those groups just aren’t been “especially important.” “It’s good to have a group of active right now. But we’ve Any updates, including the new members who can help make big had some success reaching out T-shirts and medals, along with decisions,” Toomey says. “Like to SLPs from the schools. And a chance to showcase sponsors the insurance — that’s not my we’ve gotten sign-ups from a and prominently show the event forte. So it’s helpful to have dis- couple members of the Aktion days, are available to everyone — cussions about it.” Club we sponsor.” wherever they are. Ultimately, the inclusion of other people — inside and outside the club — has been a positive “It’s good to have a group of members experience. “I think it’s opened up mem- who can help make big decisions. Like bers’ perspectives,” Toomey the insurance — that’s not my forte. So says. “And it’s been fun for me to connect with other people. I met a it’s helpful to have discussions about it.” woman in Pennsylvania who was

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p036-041_KIM_0321_Online Fundraisers.indd 40 1/29/21 3:13 PM in Key Club, like I was. She was Noon Kiwanis Club has a similar two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs just looking for other races to run. fundraiser — and instead of a were allowed to roam Agnes Fox “It’s funny how the Kiwan- big vehicle they throw in a little Playground’s perimeter, which is world is a kind of familiar, branding. The club’s “K-Melt” was divided into 163 two-meter friendly place.” puts a big steel “K” on the frozen squares. People could “bet” $25 pond at CVPH Medical Center. per square (as many available Natural fun For $5, people can guess down squares as they wanted) for the Some Kiwanis clubs have long- to the second when the K will chance to win one of the two $500 standing fundraisers that have fall through, as recorded by a 24- prizes. Net proceeds went to local proved adaptable to the COVID hour camera. veterans’ programs. era. That’s because certain things The fundraiser is a partnership The club’s event is a version about the world don’t change with the hospital: After the win- of “cow chip bingo,” a contest — allowing for a measure of con- ning contestant is awarded $1,000, format that other Kiwanis clubs sistency that comes from tapping another $1,000 goes to a fund for have used. For example, the into the cycles of nature. patients who need to travel to Mecklenburg Kiwanis Club In Janesville, Wisconsin, the other facilities for services. The hosts the Famous Cow Chip Kiwanis Black Hawk Golden “K” club uses the remainder of the Bingo Festival. The bingo is the Club puts a truck on Traxler Park funds for its service to kids. centerpiece of a day of family Lagoon each winter when the ice fun, including music, a petting is thick enough. Of course, winter Cashing the chips zoo and a bouncy house for kids doesn’t last forever. Members of Kiwanis clubs have found other — with proceeds going to the the community are welcomed to ways to benefit when nature takes Pediatric Cancer Fund. guess when the truck will break its course. In Massachusetts, the Ultimately, it’s another advan- through and go under. Northampton Kiwanis Club held tage that comes from the reliabili- In fact, they can pay to en- a “pig poop bingo” contest last ty of nature itself. K ter multiple guesses (three for August. US$10, eight for $20) in the club’s On a Saturday contest, which allows them to afternoon, a predict the month, date and time member’s of day. This year, the person who guesses closest to the fall- through wins $2,000. (Another $2,000 in smaller prizes will also be awarded.) The rest of the proceeds go to area programs that serve kids. How does the club know who’s closest? A clock placed be- neath the hood shorts out upon contact with the water. The truck is then brought onto the land to determine the big moment. In New York, the Plattsburgh

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Winning combination A CLUB’S BALLFIELD CONCESSION STAND DOUBLES AS A DONATION SORTING STATION. STORY BY JULIE SAETRE • PHOTOS BY RANDALL WOLF

(health precautions) and perishable items (clothing, small keep everybody safe.” electronics, toys, school supplies, When the ballpark sat sports equipment, household empty, so did the club’s items, lawn and garden supplies) concession stand, where from the retail giant and dis- young players and their tribute the merchandise to area family members pur- nonprofit organizations. chased popcorn, hot “It’s just a great way to get stuff dogs, candy and cold that would have been discarded beverages. And that’s from Walmart in the hands of peo- when the Staunton Ki- ple in the community who need wanians took inspiration it,” Buchanan says. from their sister club in One of the Staunton members Charlottesville, Virginia. had a contact at Martin’s, a grocery The Charlottesville store chain. Soon, the club had very spring for 75 years, the Kiwanis Club formed a arranged a partnership with a local Staunton Kiwanis Club in Vir- partnership with a local Walmart Martin’s store and began receiving E ginia has run a youth baseball store to pick up donations of non- donated items on a weekly basis. program. Every year, that is, until 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the beloved tradition to a screeching halt. “This is the first time we’ve canceled a season,” says Jenny Buchanan, the club’s immediate past president. “And we pushed it back. We just kept delaying it and delaying it and delaying, until we knew: We don’t have the money or the manpower to enforce

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p042-049_KIM_0321_CIA.indd 42 1/29/21 3:14 PM “Basically, they go through their inventory (for) stuff that’s nearing the sell-by date, or they’re changing display items or they’re discontinued items. They have it loaded up in the back of the store, and we load it up in a pickup truck, take it to our concession stand and sort through it,” Bu- chanan explains. Sorting is no small task. The club receives hundreds of pounds of donated merchandise each week, from pantry staples to popcorn, personal hygiene products to pet food. Once the (masked, socially distanced) members have inventoried the items, the haul is loaded back into the truck and delivered to area nonprofits, including the Salvation Army and the Augusta Regional Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Animals. “This project is a great opportunity for members to still feel like they’re able to serve the community in a different way than we’ve ever done before,” Buchanan says. “That’s just been awesome, that we’re able to do that.” The club plans to continue the partnership with Martin’s post-pandemic, even after kids return to the ballfield. In fact, members want to expand their impact by pairing with another Martin’s location in a nearby town. “We’re hopeful that for the next baseball season, we can inventory stuff for Martin’s on Wednesday mornings and sell hot dogs to our kids and our baseball program family members every evening.” K

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A vision to make a difference THE BARBADOS KIWANIS CLUB HAS VOWED TO MAKE EYE CARE MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL ITS ISLAND RESIDENTS. BY WENDY ROSE GOULD

he island life provides many Those eye appointments are to raise additional donations to joys — balmy weather, beau- crucial, especially for those who secure more computers and the T tiful views and a certain air of are more vulnerable or high risk costly retinal cameras. tranquility. Amid the pleasures, and can benefit from early inter- Even beyond the pandemic, this though, are some obstacles. In ventions. Vision loss can severely equipment will prove monumen- Barbados, for example, only two impact both independence and tally helpful for all of the island’s hospitals serve the 166-square-mile confidence. Eye tests are also im- residents. Having easier access to island, which has a population of portant — and mandatory — for an eye clinic means more people about 290,000. children in grade school. will be tested and that important One of those hospitals is pri- Hospital staff ultimately de- interventions will be made earlier vate; the other, Queen Elizabeth veloped a game plan to expand before diseases can progress. Hospital, is public and serves the their eye care services via digital The campaign also is rais- majority of Barbados’ residents. appointments held at ‘polyclinics’ ing the club’s profile, already Though Barbados’ healthcare throughout the island. To pull it resulting in media coverage on system is highly regarded, the off, they needed computers to dig- Barbados television stations added complication of a global itize and transmit medical records and in both electronic and print pandemic led to some barriers to to and from the hospital, as well as newspapers. treatment. specialized retinal cameras. Says St. Clair Phillips, “This After meeting with a corneal Determined to help, club mem- project provided much visibil- specialist from the hospital in bers raised money to fund two ity for the Kiwanis movement June 2020, the Barbados Kiwanis computers, which cost Bds$1,500 in Barbados and, by extension, Club realized Queen Elizabeth’s (US$750) each. They continue worldwide.” K eye clinic had a great need for assistance. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queen Elizabeth Hos- pital was accessible for emergen- cies only,” says St. Clair Phillips, immediate past president of the Barbados South Kiwanis Club. “Persons who had appointments with the eye clinic were severely impacted by cancellations or a request to reschedule their appointments. This also created a backlog for patients to have their immediate needs met.”

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Weathering the storm PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB HELPS TEACHERS RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER VIOLENT WEATHER. BY CINDY DASHNAW

couldn’t live in their homes and bers volunteered 395 hours help- couldn’t go elsewhere because of ing 71 children stay active and COVID-19 moved into tents. keep up with their homework. Those affected included teach- Worden wasn’t surprised at how ers. Dr. Doug Wheeler, College quickly Key Club members built Community Schools district trust and relationships with superintendent, wanted to offer their small charges. Projects like teachers and staff free day care at this give her teens a way to use the high school for the first three what’s already in their hearts to weeks of school. But when volun- help others, she says. teer coordinator and Cedar Park “Three years ago, they heard a Kiwanian Kathy Waychoff looked speaker from the Thirst Project for volunteers, “I hit a brick wall,” talk about building clean water she says. “So I reached out to Lau- wells in Africa. Our (Key Club) rie and Key Club and said, ‘Listen, vice president had fire in her ntil August 10, 2020, Laurie I need help.’” eyes and said, ‘We have to raise Worden had never heard It should’ve been a tough sell. US$12,000 to fund a well.’ That’s U of a weather phenomenon But it wasn’t. a lot of money. But 18 months known as a derecho. But on that “They were a shining light,” later, they’d done it, and we built day, a storm front 250 miles wide Waychoff says. “No hesitation.” a well at a Swaziland village high with winds gusting to 145 mph Twenty-one Key Club mem- school.” K passed through Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for almost 90 minutes, leaving behind destruction that Worden describes as “dystopian. It was like a bomb had blown up in our neighborhood.” She found a silver lining in that forbidding bank of clouds, though: the generous hearts of the Cedar Rapids Prairie High School Key Club, which she founded. The storm uprooted 20-foot trees, bent steel structures and ripped down houses, coming up so fast it killed an unsuspecting cyclist. In the aftermath, families who

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A garden for everyone NORTH CAROLINA KIWANIANS BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE HERB GARDEN FOR KIDS. BY LYDIA JOHNSON

embers of the Smithfield “It started from a simple herb Kiwanis Club in Smithfield, garden in a box to a rain barrel M North Carolina, made a and learning about water conser- dream come true for a local orga- vation,” adds treasurer Terry Ellis. nization and its young clients. Construction began in June In 2018, the nonprofit Johnston 2020. Area businesses donated County Partnership for Children plants, dirt and compost, and club met a key goal when it opened members planted basil, rosemary, the Partnership for Children Park thyme, fennel, kale and oregano. and Miracle Field, an inclusive By November, members had outdoor recreation area. completed the 10-foot long, Club US$765 to build the gar- The staff’s next dream was to 3-foot-high raised herb garden. den. Funds came from the club’s create a sensory herb garden — The height ensures easy access for 2019 pancake supper annual and Smithfield Kiwanians signed children of all abilities, especially fundraiser. up to build it. those in wheelchairs. Service didn’t end with the “Our idea with the garden was Gutters installed on a nearby garden’s completion. The Kiwa- for the children and adults to be building distribute rainwater to a nians will maintain and tend the able to smell, touch, taste and rain barrel outfitted with a timed garden, and future plans include stimulate all their senses,” says irrigation system and painted by a signage to encourage visitor inter- Nancy Hildreth, the club’s secre- teenage artist. action with the herbs. Members tary and project leader. It cost the Smithfield Kiwanis hope to engage Johnston County Community College faculty, local business owners and farmers to teach classes about agriculture and cooking. The garden has the potential to expand further, but its impact is visible now. It already benefits children like Hildreth’s grandson, who has Down syndrome. Hildreth encourages other Kiwanis clubs to “open up your mind to the possibilities of what you as a group can do together to benefit the children.” Adds Ellis, “We stay young at heart by doing that.” K

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p042-049_KIM_0321_CIA.indd 48 1/29/21 3:15 PM GRAD ADS 2021.indd 2 THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Send Key Club graduates off with more than a smile and good wishes. The Kiwanis Family Store has stoles, cords, medals, cards and more. Check them all out — and help grads celebrate all they’ve achieved.

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Is it time for change? WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT KIWANIS AND YOUR CLUB SPECIFICALLY? WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT YOUR CLUB OR THE ORGANIZATION?

ake some time during your use these ideas as a conversation next club meeting — in starter during your meeting. T person or virtual — to Who knows? Something really brainstorm a little. Write down great could come of having a some of the things that come to conversation. Think big. Be open mind about what you love most to change and see where it takes and what you would change. you, your members and your Share your ideas and thoughts club. But the most important with the rest of your club and thing is to have fun!

Things I love about my club:

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Things I love about the Kiwanis organization:

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Things I’d like to change about my club:

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Things I’d like to see changed about the organization:

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