MICHIGAN Builder Serving the children of the world | Michigan District | JUNE/JULY 2021 Issue
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JEFFREY JENA, TOP CORPORATE COMEDIAN PERFORMS AT Michigan District of Kiwanis DISTRICT CONVENTION 104th District Convention Jeffrey Jena is one of the top corporate On-Line & In-Person and cruise comics working today. His thirty- three years of live performance experience Doubletree Hotel – Dearborn and over forty national television shows, both as an actor and comic give him the ability to August 16 – 21, 2021 work for any audience. His experience as both • Registration for convention and hotel a writer and a performer give him the experience to know exactly how to rooms opens July 5, 2021. present your event with a hilarious evening of comedy. In his years as a stand-up comic Jeffrey Jena has appeared on over forty national television • Hilton CleanStay program means shows, including Comics Unleashed, The Bob and Tom Show, The Dennis you can feel confident staying at a Miller Show, HBO, MTV, Evening at the Improv, NBC Friday Night and The hygienically clean safe place Showtime Comedy Club Network. (click here to learn more) As an actor he has been seen on Murder She Wrote, Hunter, appeared • Everyone registering for on-line, in- in shows with Jenny McCarthy and Weird Al Yankovic and in several films person or both will receive a Kiwanis- including "Raising the Dead" with Allison Eastwood. in-a-box convention package. We are excited to have him perform for us at this years Michigan • Registration fee for on-line and in- District Convention! person • Register for both and receive special pricing! • Theme of the Convention is SOAR. DOUBLE TREE HOTEL IN DEARBORN • Service, fun and games planned with Dearborn Area Service Leadership clubs • Ice Cream Social on Friday evening • Special guests at the convention: Comedian Jeff Jena and Rosco the Clown • Special time provided to visit proposed vendor expo • Key-Note speaker from Child’s Hope • Kiwanis Coffee Hour and Happy Hour • Great educational workshops • Memorial Service to honor Kiwanians who have passed over the past year. CLICK TO SEE COVID SPECIFICATIONS AT THE HOTEL calendar || June/July 2021 calendar & officers
Michigan Builder calendar Michigan District of Kiwanis International (USPS344-660) Vol. LXXXV June/July 2021 No. 5 June Phone: (517) 676-3837 1 Deadline for ALL CLUBS annual report of club elections Toll Free: (877) MIKIWANIS Fax: (517) 676-6600 19 Deadline for Club Proposed Amendments & Resolutions to District Office E-Mail: [email protected] www.mikiwanis.org 23-26 Education & Leadership Conference - Salt Lake City GOVERNOR Circle K International Convention - Salt Lake City Fran Babbage 28 2021-22 Club Presidents have Committee Chairs Selected GOVERNOR-ELECT Rosemary Robinson
IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR Sarah Kew
July EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Greg Smith 5 INDEPENDENCE DAY- District Office Closed 6 Club Committee chairs to set budgets for 2021-22 PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY Fountain Communications, Inc. Past LG Council Meeting 10 Julanne Williams 7-11 Key Club International Convention- Orlando email: [email protected]
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2 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 governor-elect || Tell everyone WHO WE ARE!!
governor || no small matters
CREATING NEW
PROJECTS THAT DEAL WITHtell THE everyone YOUNG CHILDWHO 0-5 WE ARE!! HAS BEEN OUR GOAL THIS YEAR.
Sometimes we are so busy working on a project “What does Kiwanis on your shirt or jacket mean?” - for Kiwanis we forget to let others know who we are. you can explain it. An instance of that was when the local YMCA was We need to also remember we are a global putting out their brochure on cognitively impaired organization that is helping children around the world. children programs and several of them were titled Do any of your neighbors and friends realize that BABIES’Kiwanis sponsored.EARLY Many parentsStudies had show no thatidea in who the or first Kiwanis three years has been love eliminating and teaching neonatal equality. tetanus aroundI specialize in of development the young child learns how creating content which hits all early learning EXPERIENCEwhat was Kiwanis. the world? Did any of you shout for joy and tell No one knew the Kiwanisto function club inhad our worked society. others that we juststandards eliminated yet neo engaging, natal tetanus memorable, in the outside CREATEwith the administrator THE at theSince YMCA we and care chose about to the developmentDemocratic of Republicof the of box the andCongo. most This of allis theFUN!” 27th FOUNDATIONsponsor several events thatthe youngallowed child, the familiesparticipating of in thecountry Salt Lake we have helpedThe eliminate young child it in. brain absorbs so much the cognitively impairedCity children convention to attend and the eventshearing the speakerWe have beenfrom working our influences. on this for suchRachel a long will explain how OFfree. ALL THAT Rachael Gianninni is for all of us. time that many peoplewe can forget build how the important young child’s it is to vocabulary, FOLLOWS.We need to get the wordRachel out on will WHO be giving WE ARE! her keynotesave address the children howfrom to such develop an excruciating their problem-solving death. skills, We need to shout out-Caring WE ARE for Kids KIWANIS! (which you can attend virtuallyWe seem to forgetfoster tocreativity let others and know give who us weother are. tips on If you have been followingor in person Executive on Thursday, Director June 24),So, let’s start shoutingdeveloping out the young child’s ability to adjust Greg’s articles, he has listed Sheseveral will thingsprovide we us can with do many ideas and to the world around them. to let others know aboutways Kiwanis. to help in the young child’s development. She has been featured in the full-length I think one of the easiestRachel is for membersstates on herto wear website documentary NO SMALL MATTERS that Kiwanis branded items and then“I have when an others extreme ask, enthusiasm for all deals with development of the young child’s things early childhood. We Arebrain. Kiwanis!!! I believe in the power of play, getting We are all in Kiwanis to help the children. dirty, climbing trees, star gazing, pretending, Take some time to listen to Rachel’s and the idea that learning is magical. I strive to information. make better citizens through encouragement,
Fran Babbage SO | 2019-20 PLEASE Governor-Elect DISCOVER | Michigan THE DistrictKIND OF EARLY CHILDHOOD [email protected] KIDS NEED AND KIWANIS CLUBS CAN PROVIDE 4 Fran Kiwanis BabbageMichigan December 2019/January 2020 2020-21 Governor Michigan District [email protected]
3 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 governor-elect || younger members
how do we get younger members like you
Generally, one of the first questions Kiwanians ask me is: “How do we get younger members like you”? The answer to that is simple—hands-on service and leadership opportunities. Younger in age and younger in heart, people are motivated by the act of doing the service project with their own hands-- not necessarily by writing the check to fund a project. An example of this would be Habitat for Humanity---they ask for funds to be donated but the younger at heart people are also out there swinging hammers at the build site. Take a look at some of the projects you currently fund...which ones could you perform hands-on service with as well? Another motivator for younger members to join and remain a Kiwanis member is leadership opportunities. Unfortunately for many of them, roadblocks are put in their path. The young member’s club won’t listen to their ideas or will reject the idea because we’ve always done something a certain way. (Yes, I’ve experienced this myself in the beginning of my Kiwanis career.) As we look to bring in new members (young and young at heart), will you take a good look at your club and see how welcoming it is to fresh ideas and leadership? I’m very excited…warm weather is here and I’ve been invited to a hands-on service project this month!!! If your club is out doing a service project, please invite me to come help! In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you -- questions, concerns, victories to celebrate, etc. If you have questions about serving in a leadership role, reach out. And when you host a service project or sponsor a new member, let me know!
Thank you for all you are doing!
PS: Spring Divisionals wrapped up last week with fewer miles put onto all of Yours in service, our vehicles but it was fun to see all your smiling faces. Zoom allowed us to still Rosemary Robinson be able to experience all of the accomplishments of Kiwanians throughout the 2020-2021 Governor-Elect District through the past year and to learn about the new service projects clubs Michigan District have started. [email protected]
4 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 executive director || just so you know! executive director || twas the night before Christmas Kiwanis Café: Held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am and 10:00 am, these on-line educational sessions will give you information and ideas to help Just So You Know your club attain greater success. Past topics include Here is some information so you will be aware of How to do a Virtual Fundraiser, How to Plan a Big Event and Kiwanis International Member Services - opportunities you can pursue that will help you in How it can be a resource for your club. You can also your Kiwanis goal of making a positive impact in register for these sessions at the Michigan District of your community. Kiwanis Facebook page. Amplify Leadership Michigan Participants: 33 of Michigan District Convention: The 2021 Michigan your Michigan Kiwanians are in the midst of tak- Kiwanis District Convention will be a combination of ing the Amplify Leadership Training presented by on-line and in-person. It will be the week of August Kiwanis International. There is a lot of great material 16-21. The in-personTwas portion will the be at the night Double- beforeand I’m Christmas sure they will come back to your clubs with tree Hotel in Dearborn. Look for more details in this energy and ideas. Please support them as we move issue of the Builder.and Great educational all through sessions and the forwardclub, with Kiwanis in Michigan. fun events are planned. All the members were showing up, even old Bub.New Member Onboarding: The first Saturday of the Kiwanis Let’s Talk: Learn about Kiwanis and non-Ki- month at 9:00 am and 10:00 am the Michigan District wanis unusual topicsAll at the this Kiwanians one hour were on-line full sessionof good cheer, is presenting on-line orientation for new members every Thursday at 8:00As they pm. reflected Now running on all for they more had done this pastwhich year. supplements your club’s new member orien- than one year, past topics have included Coping tation. This will give new members an overview of in these Turbulent Times,They had Catching added Alligators,some members The which would helpKiwanis guarantee at the International and District level. Even Habits of SuccessfulThat Clubs their and club Ways would to Revitalizecontinue its legacy. though it is for new members, anyone can attend. It your Club. All the pastEvery sessions guest who are cameavailable to a on meeting the was greetedis also with highly a smile, suggested that the person who spon- Michigan District of Kiwanis YouTube channel. You sored the new member attend with that new mem- can register for Let’sSo Talk all theon theguests Michigan thought, District “This ofclub is worthwhile”.ber as well. Registration is available on the Michigan Kiwanis Facebook page.Their Signature project had come to fruition District of Kiwanis Facebook page. Which helped the club gain some fabulous recognition. Kiwanis in a Minute: This is a bi-weekly supplement New Website: There is a new look to our Michigan to the Builder that isThey sent added to every a lot Kiwanis of hands-on member service projects aroundDistrict theof Kiwanis town and website. at their You meetings can still access it at in Michigan. If you Asare a notresult, getting the question it, check of with “Who your is Kiwanis?” www.mikiwanis.orgno longer had any meaning.. Please look it over and give us club secretary to make sure your correct email is in your comments about the look and ease of find- the Kiwanis system.They It is haddesigned worn Kiwanisto provide items more and talked abouting Kiwanis information. out loud There is a team of people who are timely information aboutBecause upcoming with all they events had and done, to they were so proud.updating the website. We want to make it pleasing give special spotlight to clubs. If you would like your to look at and user-friendly. Your feedback will help They had sponsored a town hall meeting to find out where help was needed, club featured, email the District Office a 4-5 para- us improve both. graph story and 3-4 pictures aboutPartnered something with other your groups to solve problems which had wildly succeeded. club is proud of or some eventThey that even was verydid some success fundraising- to helpDistrict their Office administrative Resource account: We want the Michigan ful. [email protected]. District Office to be a resource for you and your club. So their officers and members couldThere be trained are many and questions not left out. we can answer or find the The club was no longer what it onceanswer was, or put you in touch with those who have the They had made some changes. answers. They had We created also wanta buzz. to hear ideas you have for improvements. If you have complaints and criticisms, With this buzz, the members hadbring eliminated them on. their We frowns can’t do a better job if we don’t Their club was no longer “The Best-Keptknow where Secret we inneed Town”. to improve. Of course, compli- ments are always welcome as well. You can call us Your club can be like this one too,at 517-676-3837 or send an email at districtoffice@ Just try some changes, trymikiwanis.org something new.. Stacey and I are here to support all Then at this time next year,of your efforts to help you and your club fulfill the Kiwanis mission of “improving the world one child Your club will be the oneand full one of communitygood cheer. at a time.” Well, Christmas and New Years are almost upon us,
Greg Smith So Happy Holidays to all Executive Director from Michigan Kiwanis. Michigan District So Now You Know [email protected] Greg Smith | Executive Director | Michigan District 5 [email protected] KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021
5 KiwanisMichigan December 2019/January 2020 district news || Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Pediatric recreational therapists work with patients to get them back to enjoying things they love. Aquatic therapy improves strength and stamina. MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Since 1891, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital has restored hope and freedom through rehabilitation for children and adults recovering from serious injuries and illnesses. The combination of more than 110 specialized medical and sports rehabilitation programs and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation enables specialty physicians and staff to help patients achieve extraordinary clinical results. Vandy is Mary Free Bed’s Based in Grand Rapids, the not-for-profit, nationally accredited hospital offers Animal Assisted Therapy dog. Michigan’s most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services. Mary Free Bed’s She helps patients like Rebekah youngest patients are cared for by multidisciplinary teams of experts throughout its Caudle reach their rehabilitation continuum of care, including recreational therapy and wheelchair and adaptive sports opportunities. goals. Bek also participated in The Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation shares Mary Free Bed’s mission and is a recreational therapy and music longtime supporter of its pediatric programs. “We feel honored to be recognized as therapy. Learn more about her a partner of The Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation,” said Maria Besta, manager of Mary rehabilitation journey here. Free Bed’s Recreational Therapy and Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports programs. “We share a mission to help children and without their support, our pediatric patients would >> Click Here << have limitations to their therapy.
6 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 district news || Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital KYLE’S STORY “Because of The Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation, our pediatric patients are introduced to therapy and opportunities >> Click Here << that will help them to rise and overcome any challenges.” Rehabilitation The Mary Free Bed Kids program provides inpatient and outpatient services as well as an array of resources. Healing begins in our MARY FREE BED KIDS inpatient program. Pediatric patients experience many of the same diagnoses as adults: amputations, brain injuries, burns, cancer, multiple traumas, neurological conditions, spinal cord injuries, strokes and congenital anomalies. A pediatric recreational therapist and music therapist make it possible for kids with disabilities to participate in therapies that are creatively engaging and fuel successful outcomes. Many “tools” are used to engage pediatric patients. Mary Free Bed’s pediatric recreational therapist uses several tools to disguise therapy as play, such as aquatic therapy in the hospital’s pool. Adaptive bike evaluations help patients work on strength and develop confidence knowing they can ride bikes with their family and friends. Visits with VANDY, MARY FREE BED’S ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY DOG, help patients make measurable gains with their rehabilitation goals. The black Labrador retriever, a member of the recreational therapy team, helps kids with physical, emotional and cognitive components of their recovery journey. Mary Free Bed’s music therapist has been a wonderful Kyle Friar is a 16-year-old from Grand Rapids who was resource for patients, helping them rediscover their voices, diagnosed shortly after he was born with Duchenne muscular play beloved instruments and use musical rhythm to improve dystrophy, a genetic neuromuscular disease. His older brother, skills, such as walking. Kevin, had it, too. Kevin lost his battle in 2018 at the age of 18. Most children graduate from inpatient care to receive “We’re embracing what’s in our lives and making the most outpatient services at Mary Free Bed. Recreational therapists of every day,” said Kyle’s dad, Mike. “Kyle doesn’t feel like, help patients continue progress on their rehabilitation goals, just because he has this disease, he has to sit at home and do specifically to return to doing things they most enjoy. They nothing. He goes out and lives life.” also take pediatric patients on community outings to begin That includes participating in activities offered by Mary the process of reintegration and introduce them to wheelchair Free Bed’s Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports Program. His favorite? and adaptive sports. Playing power soccer. Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports “It has a lot of thrill – it’s super-fast,” Kyle said. “It can be Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Program super competitive.” serves over 400 children as young as three years old, providing Watching Kyle play makes his parents beam with pride. a variety of classes, clinics and other sporting opportunities “It gives me an overwhelming sense of joy to witness him throughout their lives. Programs include wheelchair use his athletic ability, be a leader in sports and watch how he basketball, wheelchair tennis, sled hockey and hand cycling lights up when he scores a goal,” his mother, DeAnne said. teams, Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, Bikes for the Rest of “Consider the effect sports have had on your life and the lives Us and adaptive sports clinics, such as water skiing, downhill of your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews. The fun, snow skiing, scuba diving, archery, yoga, sailing, rock climbing competition and bonds of friendship experienced …” and kayaking. “Because of Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports, athletes with Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the past year has been physical disabilities have the same experiences, and so much especially difficult for children. The Wheelchair and Adaptive more,” she said. “Some young athletes can even obtain an Sports Department made it possible for over 50 children to athletic scholarship to college and play an adaptive sport. All participate in virtual martial arts and exercise classes and even because they had the opportunity to take part in sports through a smaller version of its hugely popular sports camp with safety Mary Free Bed.” restrictions in mind.
7 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021
district news || at a glance 16-21 AUGUST 2021
MONDAY || AUGUST 16th FRIDAY || AUGUST 20th 10:00 AM KIWANIS COFFEE HOUR 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 6:00 PM KIWANIS HAPPY HOUR 9:00 AM OPENING SESSION 6:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION 10:30 AM VENDOR SHOWCASE 7:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION 12 NOON LUNCH - GUEST SPEAKER, ROSCO THE CLOWN 1:45 PM EDUCATION SESSIONS TUESDAY || AUGUST 17TH 5:30 PM PRE-DINNER SOCIAL (CASH BAR) 10:00 AM KIWANIS COFFEE HOUR 6:00 PM DINNER 6:00 PM KIWANIS HAPPY HOUR 7:30 PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL 6:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION 8:30PM ENTERTAINMENT WITH JEFF JENA 7:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION SATURDAY || AUGUST 21st WEDNESDAY || AUGUST 18TH 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 9:00 AM SERVICE, FUN & GAMES WITH DEARBORN SLP’S 10:00 AM KIWANIS COFFEE HOUR 12 NOON LUNCH 6:00 PM KIWANIS HAPPY HOUR 1:30 PM HOUSE OF DELEGATES 6:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION 3:30 OR 4 PM MEMORIAL SERVICE 7:30 PM EDUCATION SESSION 5:00 PM PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION (CASH BAR) 6:00 PM GOVERNOR’S BANQUET (RETIREMENT AND THURSDAY || AUGUST 19TH INSTALLATION OF DISTRICT OFFICERS) ALL DAY TENTATIVE EVENTS I.E. GREENFIELD VILLAGE, HENRY FORD MUSEUM 8:00 PM DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
8 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 district news || partnership page
Kiwanis International and the Michigan district create partnerships to bring value to the club and enhance the member experience. We have more than forty partnerships and the links below will give you the most information.
Kiwanis International Partners KIWANIS DISTRICT PARTNERS Alzheimer’s Association – Working to spread awareness and provide resources Children’s Miracle Network – Hospitals helping children and fundraising with IHOP Pancake Day Embracing Imperfections – Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Support for students and their annual Sports Camp Helmets R Us - Wholesale pricing for quality bicycle safety helmets Kids Coalition Against Hunger - Packaging highly nutritious, life-saving meals Office Max Office Depot - Provides access to better pricing, to help with your club’s needs OK 2 Say - Safety program allowing students to confidentially report tips of potential harm or criminal activities Quicken Loans - Special savings are available exclusively to Kiwanis Members Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Raising money every Christmas Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Building beds for kids “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town!” Special Olympics - Raising funds and participating in events The Dictionary Project – Providing dictionaries to 3rd graders
FUNDRAISING PARTNERS Chandler Maglish Magic – Not your average Magic Show Consumers Energy - Residential Energy Audit Fundraiser DTE Energy - Energy Efficiency Audit Program Heidi Ho Nuts - Highest quality roasted gourmet nuts and chocolate-covered products Platinum Rewards – Nationwide fundraising card and App Shopping Annuity - Members get paid to shop on-line at the stores they love & trust Terri Lynn Gourmet Nuts - Gourmet nuts, chocolates, dried fruits, and confections
9 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 district news || why clubs need coaches and you
Who’s Your Club Coach There are many ways for a Kiwanis club to succeed. Each has its own strengths, traditions and community presence. For the same reasons, no two struggling Kiwanis clubs will struggle in the same way or for the same reasons. Whether it’s a newer club that can’t quite get off the ground or an established club that once enjoyed growth and excitement, its members must first figure out what’s wrong and why. Then they will take the necessary steps toward club health. That’s why they need club coaches. Ultimately, club coaches provide a mix of the practical and the inspirational, and several things in between. What do club coaches do? Through the use of Achieving Club Excellence Tools from Kiwanis International and other methods and tools, they help clubs develop long-term goals for service and membership, while helping to monitor member engagement and sug- gesting adjustments and changes when necessary. This requires their consistent interaction. As club coach, they will:
● Monitor the club’s reports and accomplishments and encourage the club to celebrate success. ● Encourage the club’s membership committee to invite new people to service projects and meetings on a regular basis AND to schedule membership drives at least annually. ● Recommend participation in division, district and Kiwanis International activities and events. ● Monitor selection and transition of officers and directors, ensuring that incom- ing leaders participate in Club Leadership Education and prepare incoming of- ficers and directors for the new administrative year. ● Review key habits with the clubs, focusing on member satisfaction, community impact and continuous planning for club excellence use Achieving Club Excel- lence tools as a regular series of resources. The club coach is the club’s main supporter and will be there to help celebrate successes and recognize member achievements. Most of all, they will help members become self-sufficient, urging them to talk to each other, share observations and push each other forward. Currently in the Michigan District we have about 16 clubs being coached by KI Cer- tified Michigan Club Coaches. We have more clubs requesting coaches and would appreciate having more dedicated Kiwanis members go through the coach training process. We need you and our clubs need you!! Clubs who would like to request a coach and who understand that there is work to do on their part with the support of a coach should contact the District Membership Committee Chair, Larry Memmer at [email protected] or Lead Coach, Linda Lawther at [email protected] Members who have even a small interest or questions about being a coach should reach out to Larry or Linda as well. We truly need your help and you can make such a difference to the future of Kiwanis in our district and in the world. (Some content in this article courtesy of Jamaica Division 25 division magazine.)
Linda Lawther Candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee Michigan District Membership Team – Coach Lead MI District Governor 2015-16
10 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 district news || lieutenant governors
THE MICHIGAN DISTRICT OF KIWANIS NEEDS YOU! The Michigan District of Kiwanis, like many other organiza- on the budget and makes important decisions. One of the tions, is always looking for new ideas, new solutions, and perks of being on the board is that you have up to the minute good leaders. One of the easiest leadership roles in Kiwanis knowledge of new events, fund- raisers, and education op- is the role of Lt. Governor. It surprises me that so many Ki- portunities offered by the district, and Kiwanis International. wanis members say no to this role. This district should have people eager, and maybe begging, to be a Lt. Governor. The Lt. Gov also is expected to have division council meet- Unfortunately, the opposite is true. We currently need Lt. ings quarterly. These meetings are the networking opportu- Governors in many divisions for the 2021-22 Kiwanis Year. nity for the clubs in the division. The members of clubs share exciting news, and give clubs a sense of fellowship with the It is important to have a frank discussion about the role of Lt. other clubs. It is also a time for the Lt. Gov to share the dis- Governor. First of all, the Michigan District has about 150 trict news, and remind clubs of district events or club require- clubs, and only 1 Governor. There is no way the Governor ments. (i.e. youth protection) – no matter how dedicated or motivated – can possibly com- municate with all those clubs and know the needs of each Lt. Governors are usually elected at spring divisional, or divi- club. That is the role of the Lt. Governor, to be the liaison sion caucus meetings. They are trained completely as to the between the Governor and the clubs expectations, and duties of the Lt. Governor – nothing is left to guess work. They are elected for a 1 year term, with the There is a misconception that being a Lt. Gov is a huge job option of serving a 2nd year if they desire. and takes a lot of time. The time commitment is much less than most people think! The most time is spent with interac- When someone from your club, division, or the district sug- tion with the clubs in the division – on the phone, email, and gests you should be a Lt. Gov, they have a good reason. You in person. The role of Lt. Governor is fun and exciting - the should look at that suggestion as a compliment- they see rewards are that you have an opportunity to see clubs in ac- good qualities in you that would make you a good leader. tion, and get to know members of the clubs in your division. Listen to them, think about it, and say yes! We need good The amount of time spent as Lt. Gov is up to you- as long as leaders to continue to make The Michigan District of Kiwanis you fulfill the expectations of the Governor you serve. a great district. As a current Lt. Gov, I can encourage each of you to try it – you will find it is an exciting and rewarding year! There are a few responsibilities of the Lt. Gov.; The Lt. Gov class makes up the Board of Directors for the District, which requires attending 4 meetings per year. The board votes Nancy Memmer || Lt. Governor, Division 6; 2020-21
11 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 district news || district convention
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12 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 club news || no kid sleeps on the floor
About SHP Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a 501(c)3 national non-profit whose mission is to end child bedlessness and ensure that NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! The most profound way to end the national crisis of child bedlessness is to unite the country in one common goal of building the most amount of beds possible and getting thousands of children off the floor. And that is the story behind SHP’s National Build Day.
BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA 2021: SHP’s Third Annual National Build Day Bunks Across America is an annual event where local chap- WHAT DOES A TYPICAL BAA SPONSORSHIP LOOK LIKE? ters across the nation participate in the largest bed building event in a single day. Through local and national sponsor- Our corporate-sponsored Bunk Bed Build Days are the per- ships, SHP is able to put a real dent in the national child bed- fect event if you’re looking for a service opportunity for your lessness crisis. During BAA 2020, 118 SHP chapters joined organization and will make a permanent difference in your forces with over 6,200 volunteers to build 4,637 beds, and own community. There are two BAA sponsorship categories: provided real opportunities for dozens of local and national BAA 2021 CURRENT NATIONAL SPONSORS sponsors. These sponsors enjoyed the benefits of local and national exposure, provided service opportunities for em- BAA 2021 is shaping up to be just as huge as last year with ployees, and felt the joy of serving their own communities. Lowe’s returning again. This year, Ashley Homestore with their Hope to Dream program have joined to help BAA be BAA 2021 will take place on SATURDAY June 12, 2021, and a success! SHP's goal is to build over 7,500 beds with up to 15,000 volunteers, and we need your help to make it happen. So LOCAL SPONSORSHIP save the date and join us for a memorable day of joy and • Local Sponsorship community service! • Recognition on local news and social media HOW DO I VOLUNTEER? • Community awareness All of SHP's Build Day events provide really great opportuni- ties to roll up your sleeves and get involved. And BAA 2021 • Volunteer, networking, and team-building opportunities is no different. If you want to find a chapter near you partici- • Learn valuable trade skills pating in Bunks Across America on June 12, 2021, click FIND MY CHAPTER below. BAA 2021 Current National Sponsors
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13 KiwanisMichigan June/July 2021 In Memoriam || change your directory 2020-21 OFFICER INFORMATION CHANGES
BELLEVILLE AREA K19033 (2016) Sec: Shataura Clayborne, 1330 Nash Ave, Ypsilanti, 48198-6209 Phone: (734) 796-0212 Email: [email protected]
BROOKLYN K15343 (1997) 2020-21 Sec: Bonnie Bartlett, 340 Bates, Jackson, 49202-3606 Phone: (517) 768-0963 GOVERNOR'S Email: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP TROPHY
TUSCOLA COUNTY K20015 (2019) Cheboygan ...... +13 Sec: Jim McLoskey, c/o Tuscola County EDC, 141 S. Almer St., Caro, 48723 Lac Ste. Claire...... +13 Phone: (989) 673-2849 Garden City...... +7 Email: [email protected] Detroit #1...... +7 Tri Cities...... +7 Meeting Location Changes Canton...... +6 CHEBOYGAN K02013 (1934) Petoskey...... +6 Divzision 21 Delta Township...... +5 Great Lakes Grill, 817 E State St, Thurs., Noon Holt...... +5 Net gain is from 10-1-20 thru 5-1-21 and includes clubs only with at least a net gain of +5 based on official membership numbers supplied by Kiwanis International. as we go to In Memoriam ActivePRESS Clubs...... 142 District Beginning Membership ...... 3773 Reporting Members May 1, 2021...... 3841
CATHERINE L. GREEN CHARLES F. GEHRKE Net Gain members Bay Area Tecumseh +68 THOMAS ULRICH ALLAN DUANE Shorewood SCHULZ Lt. Gov, Div 1 2009-10 Dearborn JOANNE M. PIPER SLP MEMBERS Flint CLUBS PAID MEMBERS ROBERT GREENE K-Kids 8 Ann Arbor Builders Club 21 Key Club 116 2,531 Circle K 9 198 Aktion Club 14 144
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