2021 PNW Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference February 27 & 28 WELCOME!
My fellow PNW Kiwanis members,
Let me begin by thanking you for attending the Mid-Winter Conference for 2021. I know this virtual conference is nothing like what we wanted or expected, but I sincerely hope you enjoy the experience. We have tried to assemble relevant and timely information subjects for you to enjoy and learn.
I do not think I need to tell you just how proud I am of my Lt. Governor team. You know, the ones who named themselves Team Phoenix, for the mythical bird who rose from the ashes. I honestly believe that the name was not an accident. The current conditions, in my opinion, qualify as ashes, and the Team has struggled somewhat, but continues to rise. The fact is that the Team has grown. It’s grown far beyond the Lt. Governors. I have seen clubs adding members in great numbers, holding fundraisers that never existed before, and serving their communities in new and innovative ways. I stand in utter awe of the innovation and creativity that you, our members, have been able to accomplish. Team Phoenix now constitutes numbers far in excess of where we started, less than 5 months ago. I am humbled by your indomitable desire to serve the children and communities.
In conclusion, thank you for attending, welcome to our virtual conference, and I hope you find it worthwhile.
Kids need Kiwanis, and Kiwanis needs you.
Lonnie Johnson Saturday 9:30 am Kick-Off - Lonnie J ohnson, G overnor 10:00 am Introduction to Education Day - Greg Wegrich, Governor-Elect 10:15 am Leadership: Amplify - Kiwanis New Leadership Development Program, Kiwanis Int’l. Membership: Closing The Back Door, Jackie Sue McFarlin & Roger Bell Service & Fundraising: Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program, John Brookens 10:45 am Leadership: Youth Protection Guidelines, Vicki Frucci Membership: Stretching The Front Door Open, Anna Wu Service & Fundraising: Fracture Care International (SIGN), Ann Penner & Ralph Curran 11:15 am Leadership: Top 10 Reasons To Be A Lieutenant Governor, Ken Smith Membership: Membership Chairs Drive Growth, Greg Wegrich & Phil Rossy Service & Fundraising: Successful Service Projects During COVID, Greg Elwin
11:45 am Lunch Break 1:30 pm Bert West, International VP Talks About Leadership 2:00 pm Leadership: Lieutenant Governor Best Practices, Steve Omdal Membership: Club Coaching For Non-Dummies, Jackie Sue McFarlin & Melanie Bozak Service & Fundraising: Successful Fundraising Under COVID, Jeri Tolstedt 2:30 pm Leadership: Succession Planning, Greg Holland Membership: N ew Single Purpose Clubs, Todd Smith & Tony Gutowski Service & Fundraising: Effectively Sponsoring A Service Leadership Club, Callia Thornton
3:00 pm Break 3:30 pm International Convention 2021 (ICON) - Melanie Bozak, Immediate Past Governor 3:45 pm The Family Plan Amendment - Roger Bell, Distinguished Past Governor 4:00 pm International Trustee & Vice President Candidates
4:30 pm Dinner Break
6:30 pm Entertainment Starts Kahoot Fun Quiz. $25 Amazon Gift Card To Winner 7:00-7:30 pm Amazing Contortionist/Comedian Jonathan Burns
Sunday 10:00 am Opening Featured Presentation: Art Riley, Kiwanis Internation President Keynote Speaker: Sylvester Neal, Past Kiwanis International President PNW Key Club: Callia Thornton, Governor 11:00 am Board Meeting 12:30 pm Adjournment Featured Guests ❄❄❄
ART RILEY - Kiwanis International President Art’s dedication to Kiwanis began in 1956 during travel with his father to the Kiwanis International Convention in San Francisco, California. That experience gave him an initial view of the Kiwanis world that resulted in his involvement in many Kiwanis activities with his official service in the Kiwanis family beginning as a member of Key Club and continuing today as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster, Maryland, where he has served for 39 years. Outside of Kiwanis, Art has managed pharmacy practices for more than 45 years. His wife Vickie, a retired elementary school teacher, is a former president of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster. They have three adult children and three grandchildren. Art is active in his community, including service as a lay speaker at his church. He has published a book entitled “At the Foot of the Cross.”
SYLVESTER NEAL - Past Kiwanis International President Sylvester Neal joined Kiwanis with the Fairbanks, Alaska Kiwanis club in 1980. He was a Distinguished Lt. Governor of the AY Division 1990-91 and served as various District Chairs for 8 years and a Key Club area administrator for two years. Sylvester has been recognized as a Kiwanian of the year four times. Sylvester’s professional career encompasses 26 years in the fire protection field. He served as a firefighter in Austin Texas, the U.S. Army, and at the Fairbanks International Airport before being appointed the Chief of the Airport Fire & Security. In 1983, Sylvester was appointed by the Governor to the position of State Fire Marshal for Alaska and was reappointed for an additional 4-year term by the next Governor. He retired from fire protection in 1990. Sylvester has a very unusual hobby of collecting pennies and had over one million before moving to Auburn,Washington. He is known by many as simply the Penny Man.
BERT WEST - Kiwanis International Vice-President/PNW District Counselor Bert served as Rocky Mountain District governor in the 2010-11 administrative year. He was lieutenant governor of Division 18 in the California-Nevada-Hawaii District from 1991-92 and lieutenant governor of Division 4 in Rocky Mountain from 2008-09. He is a Past President of the Woodlake and the Ute Pass-Woodland Park clubs. A roofer by trade, Bert prefers the great outdoors. When he’s not working or participating in Kiwanis activities, he enjoys boating and hunting. Bert and his wife, Sandy, have been married for 35 years. They have two adult children, Megan and Lauren, plus Ace “The Wonder Dog.” Featured Guests ❄❄❄
CALLIA THORNTON - PNW District Key Club Governor Callia is a senior at Coeur d’Alene High School. Throughout her time at Coeur d’Alene, she has dedicated a significant amount of time and energy outside of the classroom to leadership and service. She individually started the initiative at Coeur d’Alene High School to fundraise $12,000 for one sustainable well in the Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa for the Thirst Project. Since then, Coeur d’Alene High School has raised over $10,000 toward their goal under her leadership. Callia has served in other various leadership positions for Pacific Northwest Key Club, the largest district geographically in Key Club International, ranging from Lieutenant Gov- ernor of Division 48, District Project Committee Chair, and currently District Governor of the entire region. She is a recipient of the Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lieutenant Governor Award, Pacific Northwest District Outstanding Committee Chair Award, and the Thirst Project Legacy Summit Servant Leadership Award. This year, she is invited by the Thirst Project to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini to witness her efforts to build a well first hand. After high school, she will be attending the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania to study Business Economics as well as Social Impact and Responsibility.
JOHNATHAN BURNS - COMEDIAN & CONTORTIONIST Jonathan Burns always thought he was special. He was the kid who would put his leg over his head in gym class, get the dance party started at any wedding, or perform musical armpit farts to impress girls. Throughout middle school and high school Jonathan performed at dozens of birthday parties, church functions, camps, and nursing homes. “I left for college in 2000, and at my freshman orientation I showed my roommate a card trick. He was so excited that he made me show everyone from table to table in the cafeteria. People started calling me ‘Magic Jon’ and you could usually spot me on campus riding my unicycle to class.” While in school, Jonathan’s act started to break away from the traditional magician’s tricks, and he began experimenting with other skills including juggling, stand-up comedy, contortion, and sideshow stunts. Eventually, these new talents made their way into his variety show. In 2004, Jonathan graduated from college with a degree in Art Education. “I’ve been lucky enough to perform full-time since then, and I never had to get a ‘real job’.” Over the past twelve years his talents have taken him to over 400 college campuses across the United States and to special events in 9 countries around the globe. He has also performed stunts on The Jay Leno Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. When he’s not on stage he can usually be found in an airport terminal or spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters. NICHOLAS HAFEZ for GOVERNOR ELECT! Candidate for Pacific NW District GOVERNOR ELECT 2021-2022
WHO is NICHOLAS? NICHOLAS has a broad view. He has traveled in many countries, lived in 3 of them, and speaks 3 languages. He enjoys life with wife Maria, and has raised 3 children, all now married. He holds leadership positions in the local Greek Orthodox faith community. Nicholas has been on pharmacy local group boards. He loves the Oregon coast, travel, and reading mysteries.
Nicholas has been endorsed by Divisions 63 and 66.
Nicholas has been honored and entrusted to serve in the following capacities: • Distinguished Lt Governor - Pacific NW District and Kiwanis International • He won the PNW District Bulletin Award 2 years • Club President for CKI and Kiwanis • Club Vice President • CKI Associate District Administrator • CKI District Convention co-chair • CKI Area Administrator • Charter member of 2 New Clubs • Kiwanian of the year for both his club and division • Helped Found 4 NEW clubs as member of team Currently Nicholas is: • Builders Club PNW District Administrator • Club Coach for 2 years • Hillsboro vice president • Western Washington County board member • Director of NW Foundation Board focused on grants and emergency relief
Nicholas’s 6 KEYS for NURTURING the POWER of COMMUNITY 1. Balance Strengthening of existing clubs with energetically Building new clubs 2. Promote community partnerships 3. Encourage members to train for leadership 4. Recognize and honor members for their efforts 5. Work with your youth clubs: Builders, Key Clubs, Circle Ks, Aktion, K Kids, BUG, Terrific Kids, Key Leader 6. Participate in the PNW District and International projects
Coretta Scott King says, “The Greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Nicholas states, “Pharmacy has been my life work, but every hour with the Kiwanian family remains the best part of my life. The compassionate actions of Kiwanians continue to inspire.”
Please support my candidacy for Governor Elect. Invite me to your Division Council and club meetings. Let me talk about what I love: Enjoying the Power of Community.
Feeling the Power of Community changes your world. Let us change the world together- In Service Together, Nicholas Hafez, [email protected]. 503-267-1081 ROGER BELL FOR KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE #KidsNeedKiwanis
We all know this hashtag and it is true and direct to the hear of Kiwanis and why we serve. However, I believe that “Kiwanis Needs Kids” is just as important in fueling the success of our organization. When we interact with kids it energizes our purpose and keeps our passions high and our spirit young at hear. We need kids as much as they need us.
Serving with high passion keeps our members engaged and encourages them to serve with their own passion; and this in turn makes our clubs more attractive to prospective members and more responsive to our communities. This retains members and grows our membership for continued and expanded service to kids.
Join me with your passion to grow membership and serve more needs in our communities.
A Vote for Roger Bell as Kiwanis International Trustee Is A Vote for High Passion in Membership and Service!