Kiwanis Club of Ottawa

Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Founded 1917 MOTTO: Serving the World’s Children November 19, 1999

Friday Nov 26/99 12:30 p.m. Laurier Room Head Table - Nov 26/99 1. Rob Thompson Joseph Gosnell 2. Steve Georgopoulos 3. Jackie Holzman Chief of the 4. Marcia Saipe 5. Chief Joseph Gosnell Nisga’a Nation 6. President John Born in the rugged and isolated northwest corner of 7. Reverend John Moor BritishColumbia, Chief Gosnell will be speaking 8. Bob Kingham 9. Greg Payne to us on the very timely topic of the 10. Richard Munro Nisga’a Final Agreement, 11. Brian McGarry a Bill which will end economic uncertainty and create 12. Myrna Beattie, gst book a stable climate for growth in northern BC. This Bill , a testament to the spirit and intent of Congratulations... “Gathering Strength - Canada’a Aboriginal Act” to Steve Georgopoulos who won is a historic milestone. “The Treaty signifies our the raffle of a gift certificate to willingness as a society to reconcile major historical Steak & Caesar’s donated by and cultural differences through negotiation while Susan Menzies, and to Richard respectingthe rights of all Canadians”. Munro who won the raffle of a set of Millenium coins donated by Rita Harper. On the menu: Turkey with Stuffing, Potatoes, Vegetables. Thank you both for donating, $115was raised for our General November 19 meeting Account. Jim Low introduced the Shaken Baby Syndrome Steering Committee and thanked them for their support. Thought for the Week Dr. Mian educated us on the physical symptoms of a child that has been shaken and explained the irreversible damage that is caused to If all the office workers know the brain. She explained that there are also findings that victims of your name, you are working too Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) may be a result of shaking. hard. This can happen to anyone, and we must provide the resources to our caregivers to help prevent this from happening. Dr. Mian thanked us for our Club’s part in preventing this tragedy.

1 © 1999 Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Committee Meetings Special Olympics Wed Nov 24 Partners in Caring 7:15 am Corel Centre, Senators Boardroom On behalf of the 2000 Winter Thu Nov 25 Special Olympics “Roast” 12:00, 830 Campbell Ave. Games to be held in Ottawa Mon Nov 29 Air Cadets - 7:30 pm Alex Dayton Centre January 24-30, 2000, the Snowsuit Wed. Dec 1 Young Children - Priority One 7:30 pm Fund of Ottawa Carleton and the Sam Bhargava’s home Jewish Community Centre, will be (Note: the “Roast” Committee meets every Thursday) holding their 2nd annual (Youth & Community now meets at HSBC 30 Metcalfe St, 2nd floor) Community Sports Dinner at the Ottawa Athletic Club on Lancaster Upcoming Luncheon Meetings Road on Monday, November 29. Dec 3 Partners In Caring - Special Olympics 2000 The Reception and Silent Dec 10 Richard Bertrand - Chair of Board of Univ of Ottawa Auction begin at 5;30, followed by - McLean’s University Rankings a buffet dinner, live auction, Dec 17 Annual General Meeting keynote presentation by Dick Dec 23 (Thursday ) Family Christmas Party (SANTA!) Irwin, all for $100 a ticket. Dec 31 * No meeting to be held or Round Table Jan 7 Child & Youth Friendly Ottawa Master of Ceremonies is Jack Jan 14 Terry Heaslip - “Is flying really safe?” Donohue and you will have a Jan 21 Dr. Marvin Lang, “Selection Process for Astronauts” chance to meet Special Olympics Jan 28 Dr. David van Praagh professionals and athletes. If you are interested in joining a Interclub, Sports & Social Good News Network table of 10 please contact Lt. His Worship Mayor Jim Watson Congratulations to Richard Munro Governor Ron Wing at 523-7940. will be the guest speaker to the who received the Outstanding Good News Network Kiwanis Club of Westboro on Fundraising Executive Award at the Monday, November 22 at the Ottawa-Carleton Philanthropy Congratulations to Mike Carlingwood Family Restaurant, Awards on Thurs. Nov 18. Shaughnessy who was awarded Carlingwood Mall. the 1999 Good Neighbour Award This award is presented to an at the Chamber of Commerce Cocktails at 6:00, dinner at 6:30. individual who has proven to be a 1999 Business Award on Wed. If you are interested in attending, role model and inspiration to please call Susan Menzies at 761- fellow fundraising professionals As President of Orange Security 4794 and who’s commitment is to the Network, Mike was recognized for installing a home security system President’s Rose was given to well being of the community at for an assualt victim whose home Sam Bhargava for his leadership large. was broken into, with no of the Young Children - Priority One Committee and for his expectation of applause or acknowledgent. devotion to our club. Kiwanis Club of Ottawa 63 Sparks Street, Ste. 601 Ottawa, ON K1P 5A6 President: John Callan Honorary Treasurer: Bruce Brooks (613)233-1900, fax (613)233-3718 Immediate Past President: Ian Hendry Honorary Secretary: Lynda Campbell email: [email protected] President-Elect: Ed Healey Directors Rick Barrigar, Walter Boyce, Janet Dodds, web: www.ottawakiwanis.org Vice-Presidents Eddy Cook and Richard Munro Derek Finley, Jamie Johnson, Neil McDonald, Steve Moore, Michel Podeszfinski, Maurice Powers © 1999 Kiwanis Club of Ottawa 2 1999-2000CommitteeBudgets Roster Changes: At the Board of Directors meeting on Monday, November 15, the Board approved the proposed budgets for the Fundraising and Community (correction from last week) Service Committees as follows: Derek Finley, new email Fundraising Activities Revenues [email protected] Bon Appetit $50,000 Dream 29,000 Peter Clark, new home address Golf Tournament 57,500 1304 Fairway Drive Kiwanis For Kids Lottery 6,600 Manotick, K4M 1B3 Partners In Caring 25,000 ph. 692-8117 Special Olympics Roast 50,000 fax 692-8119 Mile of Toonies 5,000 email: [email protected] Community Service Projects Expenses Air Cadets $19,000 Note: If you have noticed any Circle K 6,000 errors or omissions in the roster, Key Club 20,000 our apologies, but, please inform Hands On 6,750 us and we will publicize the Legacy for Life 1,500 correction. Music Festival 10,000 Senior Citizens 6,200 Hands-On Committee Spiritual Aims 13,600 Young Children - Priority One 7,000 Ross Hadwen is asking all of our Youth & Community 30,000 club members to consider donating any clothing that would be The Kiwanianne Club of Salvation Army “Kettle” suitable for our children at the Ottawa Appeal Connaught Public School. invites you to attend their Annual Christmas Dinner and Show on Our club will be volunteering to These children, aged 3-7 are in Tuesday, December 14, 1999, at ‘ring the bells’ to raise funds for desperate need of winter clothing the Tudor Hall, featuring singer/ the Red Shield. such as snowsuits, snowpants, impersonator James Kirkham. If you can help out by taking a 1 boots, mitts, scarves, sweaters, hour shift in front of Zellers on etc. They will also accept any Tickets can be obtained from other clothing for the children. Firma French for $25.00 by phon- Sparks Street, or in the Rideau ing 837-4078. Centre on November 30 or They also like to get “Treasures” December 1, please call the which the teachers distribute to $ $ Money Vote $ $ Kiwanis office to volunteer, or the classmates. sign up on the sheets at the Please note that at the Friday Friday luncheon. If you have any of these items luncheon meeting of December that you think the kids would 3, you will be asked to vote on an like, please call Ross Hadwen at amount of $2,000 for the Seniors 225-8179 Christmas Dinner planned at the Alex Dayton Centre.

The 'Help Santa Toy Parade' is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Every year, the Fire Fighters' Association has been organizing the event and collecting toys and money along the parade route for distribution to the less fortunate children in Ottawa-Carleton. They also host nu- merous fundraising events, have long been a supporter of our Club, and help us sell thousands of Duck Race tickets every year.

This year, the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa has been invited to participate inthe parade by sending our mascot Coach Quackie.

Well, we took it one step further and organized a Kiwanis float!

This year, for the first time ever, a Kiwanis float will be part of the parade. Joining our now famous Duck Bus will be our marching 211 Air Cadet Squadron; Coach Quackie and the CHEO bear; nine ducklings who have been practicing their smiles and waving; and Marie Soleil and Dominic D'Arcy for song and entertainment. Kids, ˆboth young and old”, will surely enjoy this float.

Our participation represents a great opportunity to make the Kiwanis Clubs of Ottawa-Carleton more visible to the public. The parade has evolved into a significant event, drawing tens-of- thousands of people who line the Parade route and share their generosity. Participants are entertained to the sights and sounds of local and province-wide floats, bands, and clowns.

It is important to participate in this parade for many reasons. Most obvious is because of the children - “Young Children Priority One”. We often get engrossed in fundraising activities and tend to forget the light-hearted side of our community presence. The Kiwanis Duck Bus float is a means of garnering recognition in non-obvious ways. It symbolizes the fellowship, part- nerships, commitment, volunteer, and the fun aspects of Kiwanis. It may even inspire people to join our wonderful club!

So come out and cheer on the Duck Bus Float and Kiwanis. And who knows, maybe Coach Quackie and his team of ducklings will convince Santa to give his sleigh team a makeover. Rudolph the Reindeer watch out - Daphne the Duckling is waiting in the wings!!

Date & Time: Saturday, November 20, 1999, 11:00 a.m. Route: Starts at Elgin and Laurier Streets, continues west on Laurier to Bank Street, then turns south on Bank to Lansdowne Park. - Derek “Lucky Ducky” Finley, The Godfather of the Duck Race © 1999 Kiwanis Club of Ottawa 4