Visions of Greatness

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2018–19 OFFICERS, KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Florencio C. “Poly” Lat, Pasay City, Metro Manila, the Philippines PRESIDENT-ELECT Daniel Vigneron, Howald, Luxembourg IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT James M. Rochford, Peoria, Illinois, USA VICE PRESIDENT Arthur N. “Art” Riley, Westminster, Maryland, USA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

TRUSTEES Katrina J. Baranko, Albany, Georgia, USA; Greg Beard, Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; Chian Chu-Ching, Taichung City, Taiwan; George R. Delisle, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA; M.A. “Fred” Dietz, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA; Elio Garozzo, Catania, Italy; Charles R. “Chuck” Gugliuzza, Homestead, Florida, USA; Tony Gunn, Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia; Peter J. Mancuso, North Bellmore, New York, USA; Richard G. “Dick” Olmstead Jr., Lancaster, California, USA; Paul Inge Paulsen, Florvåg, Norway; Ernest Schmid, Einöde, Austria; Sam Sekhon, Sandy Hook, Manitoba, Canada; Ronald E. “Ron” Smith, Fountain Hills, Arizona; USA; Bert West, Divide, Colorado, USA

2018–19 OFFICERS, KIWANIS CHILDREN’S FUND PRESIDENT George E.H. Cadman, Q.C., North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PRESIDENT-ELECT Ann Wilkins, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Chia Sing “Sing” Hwang, Selangor, Malaysia TREASURER Albert James “Jim” Dooley, Metamora, Illinois, USA; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stan D. Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Ann Updegraff Spleth, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

TRUSTEES Patricia “Patti” Barsotti, Concord, California, USA; Albert Filip Delanote, Koksijde, Belgium; Robert M. “Bob” Garretson, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Robert S. Maxwell, Topeka, Kansas, USA; Benjamin R. “Ben” Osterhout, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA; Arthur N. “Art” Riley, Westminster, Maryland, USA; James M. “Jim” Rochford, Peoria, Five favorite fundraisers PAGE 30 Illinois, USA; Shih Yu-Mei, Changhua County, Taiwan; John Tyner II, Rockville, Maryland, USA; Norman A. “Norm” Velnes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Amy Zimmerman, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR Stan D. Soderstrom CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Ben Hendricks PUBLISHER/CIRCULATION MANAGER Jack Brockley MANAGING EDITOR Kasey Jackson ASSISTANT EDITORS Curtis Billue, Julie Saetre Contents ART DIRECTOR Andy Austin OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 • VOLUME 103, NUMBER 7 CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Tony Knoderer

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 800-KIWANIS (in US/Canada), 317-875-8755 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES Fax: 317-879-0204 Email: [email protected] Website: kiwanis.org 4 VOICES 14 VISIONS OF GREATNESS Magazine website: kiwanismagazine.org President’s Message; Executive Poly Lat: 2018-19 Kiwanis ADVERTISING SALES Perspective; Letters International president. 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-217-6196, Fax: 317-217-6196 Email: [email protected] 10 NEWS 20 LEADERSHIP New England and Mid-Atlantic: Our host for 2023; start planning 2018-19 Kiwanis International officers. RB Advertising Representatives Inc., for Disney World; be scary good 8 Binger Way, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 24 THE PROFESSIONALS 914-769-0051, Fax: 914-769-0691 for UNICEF; the number 14; Army Email: [email protected] Large events can be a blast or they leadership program; midwife fights FUTURE CONVENTIONS can be overwhelming. MNT in Sudan; Kiwanis superstars; Walt Disney World, Florida, USA, June 27–30, 2019 When complications threaten, it’s Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, June 18–21, 2020 Prematurity Awareness Month; be Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, June 24–27, 2021 time to call for help. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, June 22-25, 2023 distinguished; calendar; moving

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE POLY LAT • KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT STAN SODERSTROM • KIWANIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The purpose of life Meetin’ time During my long idle moments the organization, such as the If you consider that Kiwan- about World War I and its of treatment for Stage 4 can- high cost of the internation- is exists in more than 80 soldiers, like “We’re Tenting cer, I realized that the purpose al convention, online voting nations, Kiwanians likely are Tonight,” “Just Before the of life is to praise God and and financial viability. meeting at every hour some- Battle, Mother” and “When serve others, founded on faith, where in the world. I’ve had Johnny Comes Marching • Terminate dependence compassion and love. the privilege of attending Home,” which dates back to on traditional membership Now more than ever, we’re Kiwanis meetings on six of the U.S. Civil War. Many had a dues and generate more called to serve, because kids the seven continents. romantic theme, like “Juanita” nondues initiatives. need Kiwanis. From a helping In Europe, I’ve attended and “Sweet Genevieve.” Most hand to one child, to signa- We have ambitious plans multi-course dinners that unique, however, were the ture projects that affect many, and goals for the 2018-19 lasted late into the evening. dozen songs about Kiwanis: we are at our best when we Kiwanis year. For most of us, In Malaysia, I’ve enjoyed nasi “Kiwanis Ideals,” “The Song of create opportunities for chil- it will require change. Most lemak, which members were Kiwanis,” “I’ll Sing of Kiwanis,” dren and their communities. things do. Change comes from eager to share with their “Brother Kiwanians,” “The We are all challenged to be- within, and choosing the way guests. At a meeting in Can- Kiwanis Smile Song,” “My Ki- come change agents, to think you approach it can make a ada, we toasted the Queen. wanis” and “It’s a Hard Thing innovatively and expand the great deal of difference. And in Anthony, Kansas, I to Beat Kiwanis.” impact we have. Kiwanis brings out the joined in the singing of the I know many of our clubs The mission of Kiwanis best in people. Our global “Catfish Song.” include a patriotic song in leaves a positive touch around achievements to our clubs’ The meetings of my own their meeting’s agenda, and the world. We do good work, service projects give us a sense club in Zionsville, Indiana, some still include group and now we need to take it to of pride. Use that pride to keep are very much about having singing. And the Kiwanis the next level. We must posi- Kiwanis growing and prosper- a guest speaker talk about Store still sells a greatly sim- tion ourselves to invite new ing by inviting others to join something going on in the plified Kiwanis Songbook. members, open new clubs and our efforts. As we expand our community and handling the But for most of us, if we create more opportunities for reach, we can serve more chil- business of the club. want music at our meetings, improving our communities dren in more communities. Perhaps the biggest we are much more likely to and the children of the world. Do you know the difference change to Kiwanis meetings play it from a phone, tablet I am a fan of Jim Collins between a rich child and a poor over the years has been the or laptop. and his best-seller “Good to child? It is described in one presence of music at the The bottom line is our Great,” so, I’ve summarized our word: opportunity. Poor chil- meetings. We recently came meetings are important. They 2018-19 strategies under the dren do not have opportunity across the book Songs of are our most frequent time acronym G.R.E.A.T. for healthy food, good educa- Kiwanis, printed in 1921 by to gather in fellowship as an tion, adequate health care and • Grow Membership & Bridge the Kiwanis International organization. Whether you strong family support. Kiwanis the Gap. Committee on Music — include music, singing or bridges that gap and provides which is a committee we do good food and drink, I hope • Revitalize Kiwanis Image. opportunity to all not have today. you take the time • Enhance children. The booklet con- to participate Kiwanis Educa- Together, let’s tains 128 pages and make the tion with Focus continue to make of songs of the time together on Member- a difference! day, many of worthwhile. ship Retention. God bless us which I’ve never Thank you for • Address rele- all and God bless heard of. Many of being a Kiwa- vant issues of Kiwanis! the songs were nian.

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Letters READERS OF KIWANIS MAGAZINE’S PRINT VERSION AND BLOG RESPOND TO FEATURES FROM THE AUGUST 2018 ISSUE. JOIN THE CONVERSATIONS AT KIWANISMAGAZINE.ORG OR EMAIL [email protected].

This experience had a lasting effect on in his short life. I am now involved in the TELLING THE KIWANIS my life. First of all, it turned me into a base- Rosemead Organization in Support of STORY ball fanatic. I now am a proud proprietor Youth, a Kiwanis-sponsored program that AUGUST 2018 AUGUST

® of my own baseball museum in my house provides foster children graduating from with a library of more than 100 books on middle school US$1,500 college accounts, baseball and its history. It has dozens of which mature when they enter college. PLAYAN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OFBALL! KIWANIS AND BASEBALL artifacts, including kids’ baseball games We established this fund with a $25,000

SERVING THE CHILDREN OF WORLD from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s. grant I received from the Milken Family Another result of my attending this Foundation. game was that it made me a Kiwanian I am living proof of the lasting effect for life. I devoted my entire professional that Kiwanis has on children — who life to educating low-income children become adults and remember the lar- and providing after-school and summer gess and kindness of local Kiwanis clubs. activities to keep them off the streets. I’d call my story a perfect example of LIP SERVICE: READING OUT LOUD EXTREME MAKEOVER: CLUB EDITION I helped begin and finance a Boys & Kiwanis’ ability to “play it forward” ... their VIVA LAS VEGAS: KIWANIS CONVENTION 2018 + Girls Club, began a youth soccer league, ability to create caring adults interested initiated school camping programs and in going beyond their personal and established a summer camp, which professional lives and showing concern provided hundreds of kids a week in the for those in their community who have Play Ball mountains during summer free of charge. little or no voice. The article “Play Ball” (August 2018) I became involved in foster parenting, mentioned the 1951 Kiwanis “Crippled finally adopting my 11-year-old foster Bobbi Bruesch Children’s Game” at Gilmore Field in Los child — who had been in 22 placements Kiwanis Club of Rosemead, California Angeles, California. I was at that game as a recipient of the Kiwanis club’s generosity. My brother and I were both recovering from rheumatic fever, and Kiwanis was donating to us special orthopedic shoes that would help strengthen our leg mus- cles. Though we didn’t encounter Marilyn Monroe, we did meet several players. We attended a practice session with players from both teams, played catch with them and had many pictures taken. The next day, we watched the filming of “The Jackie Robinson Story” and met Jackie Robinson! We went on news shows and appeared on the field in uniform at second and third base. Before the featured game, organizers had an old-timers’ game, and we took home autographs of Hall of Fame stars George Sisler and Ty Cobb plus the rarest Bobbi Bruesch baseball autograph of all: Jim Thorpe.

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p006-009_KIM_1018_Letters.indd 6 9/4/18 1:46 PM “Play Ball” brought to mind the story my uncle told of a favorite childhood pastime. When he was about 12 years old — about 1924 — he and his father enjoyed a game of car-baseball. The contest was played during summer evenings on the front porch of their Cincinnati, Ohio, home. The object of the game was, of course, to score more runs than your opponent. Runs were counted by the number of cars that passed on the street in front of them. Only non-Ford cars counted as runs, while each Model T that drove past was deemed an out. Thus, for example, if five non-Fords passed before three Phillis Adams Fords, the “batter” had five runs. Inasmuch as modern cars all seem to look alike, perhaps a current version would yield entertainment by incor- Kentucky-Tennessee District Young Chil- Our Kiwanis club hosts the Angel porating colors and direction of travel. dren: Priority One committee prompted League Special Needs Baseball Program Relax and use your imagination: White her to develop 4-year-old teams and a for children with disabilities and adults and black cars are outs. Red is a grand miniature sized Wee Ball Field devoted with mental disabilities. No strikes, no slam. Blue, a double play. ... exclusively to these players. outs and every hit is a home run. We Not surprisingly, the Kiwanis Club celebrate every child for who they are, Chuck Klein of Richmond has sponsored a Little not what they aren’t. We’ve won local Kiwanis Club of Cincinnati, Ohio League team and the name Kiwanis has and state awards for this program, and been prominently displayed on team the 2007 Academy of Country Music “Play Ball” was an outstanding presen- shirts for almost a half century. Home Town Hero National Humanitar- tation of the longtime relationship of ian Award. We host 50-60 players each Kiwanis with baseball at all levels. The Glen Kleine spring and fall. article prompted me to consider the Kiwanis Club of Richmond, Kentucky leadership of a fellow member and of Pat Turner my club’s relationship with baseball. I have not seen a single word about Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County, Texas Phillis Adams began her involvement the tens of thousands of children dying locally with Little League Baseball 41 of hunger or drowning in the Medi- I’ve been a Kiwanian for 25 years, and I years ago as a parent and has contin- terranean along with the millions of now discover this new facet of Kiwanis. ued for the past 11 years as president of refugees. Should we be playing ball? Baseball does not exist in France. Other Richmond Little League Baseball. There sports could be good candidates for was true linkage between her role as Salvatore “Rino” Ussia such a beautiful integration, which both a Kiwanian and advocate for base- Castelletto Sopra Ticino, Italy is what Europe needs with the wave ball in the lives of children. of immigrants arriving from different Her service is no small thing when As a former baseball player and as a countries. This is a good example of you consider the responsibilities of member of Kiwanis Laren, “Play Ball” is what Kiwanis represents. Well done on organizing and funding 60 teams, main- an article close to my heart and very this article. taining and improving the many fields, nice to read. training coaches and umpires and Thérèse Lecluze expanding opportunities for children. Bert Hagedoorn Kiwanis Club of le Vesinet Boucle de Seine, Her role as chair of both our club and Kiwanis Club of Laren, the Netherlands France

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KIWANIS AND LITERACY

Educating

OUTENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT LOUD THROUGH INTERACTIVE READING. Words JULIE SAETRE

s a pediatrician, Dr. Perri Klass those books make the most impact. information, learn new words and has long been attuned to the “One very important part of hone skills,” says Michael Hagen, Amedical needs of children. So that,” Klass says, “is to send (chil- chief academic officer for Scholastic it’s not surprising that when she dren) into preschool and the early Education. learned about the important role grades of school as children who Kids who fall behind often reading aloud to children plays in know books, who’ve been read to, struggle to catch up. According to their brain development, she found who’ve read with adults.” research organization Child Trends, a way to use her area of expertise to That’s because reading to a child how a child uses vocabulary at age help kids develop strong minds as does far more than provide a way 3 strongly predicts language skill well as healthy bodies. for a busy parent to find a moment and reading comprehension at ages Klass is national medical director of seated peace in the midst of a 9 and 10. The Children’s Literacy for Reach Out and Read, a nonprof- chaotic day of play. It turns out that Foundation, a nonprofit working it launched by Boston Medical Cen- reading sessions done early and of- to encourage reading and writing ter in Boston, Massachusetts, nearly ten give that child a big boost in the among children in New Hampshire three decades ago. Reach Out skills needed to succeed in school and Vermont, reports that one out and Read uses pediatric well-visit and at life. of six children who can’t read at appointments as a means to ensure “Reading aloud from birth is a age level by the end of third grade that children have access to books critical factor in brain development, won’t graduate from high school. and that parents know how to help helping all children absorb new It’s not just a North American

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Educating Out Loud I’m a retired reading specialist and past Our club has had a Santa Project for the condemned to a life less meaningful and president of the local reading council past two decades, where we distribute potentially less economically secure. and West Virginia reading association. books to low-income preschool children. Kiwanians can make a difference. Im- For many years, my Kiwanis club has This increases the odds of success for portant to realize, though, that the fact helped sponsor the Parent Packs for New this at-risk group. And they love the visit children have problems reading in 8th Parents with the reading council. We from Santa. grade didn’t start then, or in elementary gave funds to the reading council, and I school or even in kindergarten. It most helped organize several important facts Claudette Nassoor-Satnick likely began in the earliest years of life for new parents about the importance Kiwanis Club of Rancheros, San Diego, due to lack of enough exposure to words of reading aloud to their babies. We California and to books. We must start early. also included language-developmen- tal checkpoints for babies through In the United States far too many of our Wil Blechman, M.D. preschool age. During one month a year, children cannot read proficiently by 8th Chair, Kiwanis International Committee the council supplied 200 packets to new grade, and these children are basically on Young Children: Priority One parents. Each contained a baby book. For several years, I volunteered with Read Aloud West Virginia, which trained volunteers to go into the classrooms and read aloud to students. We had major successes turning kids on to reading. In the spring, our club purchases Register today for the 2019 Kiwanis International books for low-income children. This past convention at year, after major flooding in southern West Virginia, we collected and delivered And bring your loved ones! It’s the perfect place to hundreds of books to children in the add family to a tradition of fun and fellowship. affected area. My major goal during my 36-year teaching career was to get my students Learn more at kiwanis.org/convention. hooked on books.

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Be scary good for UNICEF Key Club, Aktion Club, K-Kids and Build- ers Club members soon will haunt their neighborhoods to collect donations to save and protect moms and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus. CKI will raise money for the WASH project. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is an easy and fun way for the Kiwanis family to raise funds. Learn more and order dona- KIWANIS CONVENTIONS tion boxes at kiwanis.org/trickortreat.

Our host for 2023 is … Start planning for Disney World Where did musical artists Bob Dylan The 2019 Kiwanis International con- and Prince get their start? What city’s vention website is open at kiwanis. name is a mix of Sioux and Greek for org/convention/2019. Plan early: Book water and city? Where will the 108th your hotel, and start dreaming about Annual Kiwanis International Conven- your visit to Walt Disney World Resort, tion be held June 22-25, 2023?* Florida, June 27-30.

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p010-013_KIM_1018_News.indd 10 9/4/18 1:47 PM Army leadership program Kiwanians attending the Nebras- ka-Iowa District and Capital District conventions this past August learned about service leadership from soldiers who practice it daily. U.S. Army soldiers stressed the value of service, leadership and education and discussed effective ways to communicate with and inspire today’s young people. Learn more about the U.S. Army and Kiwanis' efforts at kiwanis. org/army.

Midwife fights MNT in Sudan Kiwanis superstars In Sudan, maternal and neonatal tetanus continues to put the lives of moth- A contagious transformation has swept ers and babies at risk. Luckily, midwives like Hawa Mohamed Ibrahim are through the Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville, helping expecting moms get the quality health care they need — including Wisconsin, adding 22 members. Learn the tetanus vaccine. Watch the video at theeliminateproject/2018sudan. how at kiwanis.org/2018dodgeville.

Prematurity Awareness Month Kiwanis supports the March of Dimes all year by hosting service projects, raising funds and educating communities about preterm birth. Get involved by wearing purple to club activities in November and on November 17, Prematurity Awareness Day. Visit marchofdimes.org.

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Be distinguished Clubs and members can earn 2018-19 distinguished recognition. Here’s how. Club recognition (must complete 3 of 4) • Membership and Education: Net increase in membership or sponsorship of a new Kiwanis club. • Community Impact: Comple- tion of a signature project and sponsorship of at least one Service Leadership Program club. • Our Kiwanis Image: Participation of president and secretary in Club Leadership Education training. • Financial Viability: Per-member donation to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Member recognition • Membership and Education: Pre- sented to the member who best Calendar for October/November exemplifies excellence in growing October 10: Deadline for clubs to finalize rosters the club. October 22-26: CKI Week • Community Impact: Presented to the member who best exem- October 27: Kiwanis One Day plifies excellence in service to the October 31: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF community. November 1: SLP scholarship applications available from the Children's Fund • Our Kiwanis Image: Presented to November 5-9: Key Club Week the member who best exemplifies Keep up to date and find more info at kiwanis.org/calendar. excellence in promoting Kiwanis. • Financial Viability: Presented to Moving the message the member who best exemplifies Percentages of clubs that use online communication channels (as reported by excellence in supporting Kiwanis fundraising and/or demonstrating clubs that file annual reports). strong stewardship. Visit kiwanis.org/2018distinguished % for full details.

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p014-019_KIM_1018_Poly.indd 14 9/4/18 1:48 PM “GUIDED BY FAITH, LOVE AND FRESH IDEAS, WE CAN COMMIT TO BUILDING EVEN STRONGER TIES WITH OUR COMMUNITIES AND HELP DEVELOP MORE SELF-CONFIDENT, HAPPY CHILDREN.”

POLY LAT 2018-19 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT VISIONS OF GREATNESS

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hree years ago, Florencio s a young boy growing C. “Poly” Lat stood on the up in Tanauan, Batan- T convention center stage Agas, the Philippines, in Toronto, Ontario, enjoying Lat led two deliberately separate one of the happiest moments of lives. his life. His election as Kiwanis Academically, he was at the International vice president meant head of his class and respected that he would become Kiwanis by teachers and other students. International president. His sup- He stood up against bullies porters rushed the stage. Even- who teased the twin Mercado tually, sergeants-at-arms asked brothers for wearing identical the still cheering, selfie-snapping clothes. Classmates came to him celebrants to move outside so the to ask — and pay — for home- ballroom could be reset for the work assistance. evening’s gala entertainment. Outside school, Lat wore a Less than one month later, baseball cap with the bill tugged doctors and his family — nearly low across his brow. He didn’t all of whom work in medical pro- rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10, want other students to recog- fessions themselves — feared he he answered 11. nize the boy who shined shoes was dying. Stage 4 lung cancer Three months ago, he and or mucked out the animal pens was spreading quickly through Susan stood on another stage in in the shipping yards or ran his body. When his wife, Susan, Las Vegas, Nevada. But this was errands for the gambling houses. a registered nurse, asked him to a different Poly Lat than the one He, his parents and 10 other sib- elected by delegates in lings lived in poverty. Though 2016. After nearly two he would graduate as valedicto- painful years of prayers, rian of his high school class, Lat tears and trips to Singa- claims he learned about money pore for treatments, his and finances on the streets of cancer is in remission, Tanauan. and a grateful Lat has He became good friends of found a new vision for the Mercado twins, who were his life: to serve God the sons of a wealthy, popular, by serving others and philanthropic-minded physician, leading Kiwanis to Daniel O. Mercado. greatness. “I spent a lot of time at their

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p014-019_KIM_1018_Poly.indd 16 9/4/18 1:49 PM Dioko rises from his seat and walks to a table where carvers slice chunks of meat from a roasted lamb, which Muntinlupa Vice Mayor Dioko contributed to his club’s pitch-in dinner. Fellow Kiwanian Poly Lat walks up from behind, wraps an arm around Dioko’s shoulders and offers, “Thank you!” Nearby, other members unwrap their dishes, including Chinese-style fried chicken; fish in a sweet sauce and, for dessert, buko pandan, a gelatin-and-coconut treat. There house, eating meals and spend- he meeting is over. Mem- also are small cups of papaitan, a ing the night,” Lat recalls. “Their bers of the Inter City bitter-sour broth that combines father liked me. Even though I T Homes, Muntinlupa, lamb offal and bile. was just a boy, he’d asked for my Metro Manila Kiwanis advice.” club have sung “Lupang The doctor’s daughter, Susan, Hinirang” (Chosen was not so easily impressed, but Land), the Philippine after seeing the kindness in him, national anthem. The she accepted him in her life. She treasurer and secretary and Lat married in October 1981. have presented their They now have three children: reports, and subcom- Diane, vice president of purchas- mittee chairs have ing at Qualimed Hospitals; Dan, reviewed plans for an orthopedic surgeon; and Ge- the 30th anniversary line, a physician who is complet- celebration. President ing her fellowship for radiology. Dante Crizaldo has Lat, now retired from a career put gavel to the gong. in banking, serves as a member Twice. of the Daniel O. Mercado Medical Now the celebration Center Board of Directors. begins. Kiwanian Celso

p014-019_KIM_1018_Poly.indd 17 9/4/18 1:49 PM Down just a few steps from the cluding an Elvis Pres- patio of the Kiwanis clubhouse, ley impersonation. BUG students perform a series of Lat leans back in his folk dances, including the Ragra- chair and smiles. sakan. Balancing baskets on their “This is why I like heads, the children glide through Kiwanis,” he says. a reenactment of the rice harvest “We work. We serve. in the ancient terraced rice fields And we have fun of northern Luzon. together.” After the dancing concludes, As Kiwanis Interna- conversations resume until music tional president, Lat again pours from the clubhouse hopes to share such speakers and President Crizaldo Kiwanis experiences announces a karaoke challenge. with more members. The female members of the club Inspired by “Good open the competition, singing to Great” author and a medley of popular Filipino lecturer Jim Collins, membership so we can, through love songs. The men follow with he summarizes his goals for service, bridge the gap that “Love Is a Many Splendored the year by using the acronym closes doors of opportunity for Thing” and a medley of Beatles “GREAT.” children who live with poverty hits. Other solo acts follow, in- “G,” Lat says, “is to grow and illnesses.

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p014-019_KIM_1018_Poly.indd 18 9/4/18 1:49 PM “DURING MY LONG IDLE MOMENTS OF TREATMENT, I REALIZED THE VERY PURPOSE OF LIFE AND HOW WE CAN LIVE A VERY MEANINGFUL LIFE.”

“R is to revitalize Kiwanis’ is to praise God and serve oth- commit to building even stron- image. ers, founded on faith, compas- ger ties with our communities “E is to enhance Kiwanis edu- sion and love. Guided by faith, to help develop more confident, cation and focus on membership love and fresh ideas, we can happy children.” K retention. “A is to address relevant issues of the organization. “T is to terminate dependence on membership dues and generate more nondues revenue initiatives.” On the stage in Las Vegas this past June, Susan Lat joined her husband at the microphone for the traditional president-desig- nate’s closing session remarks. Poly, however, was not able to speak. His voice hoarse from a weekend of conversations and speeches, he handed the script to Susan. “During my long idle moments of treatment, I realized the very purpose of life and how we can live a very meaningful life,” she read, as Poly’s lips followed in unison. “I learned that the purpose of life

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Kiwanis International — 2018–19 Officers President Florencio C. “Poly” Lat Muntinlupa City, Philippines President-elect Daniel Vigneron Howald, Luxembourg Immediate Past President James M. “Jim” Rochford Peoria, Illinois, USA Vice President Arthur N. “Art” Riley Westminster, Maryland, USA Executive Director Stan D. Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Kiwanis International — 2018–19 Trustees

Katrina J. Baranko, Albany, Georgia, USA Greg Beard, Alexandria, Louisiana, USA Chian Chu-Ching, Taichung City, Taiwan George R. Delisle, Westfield, Massachusetts, USA M.A. “Fred” Dietze, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA Elio Garozzo, Catania, Italy Charles “Chuck” Gugliuzza, Homestead, Florida, USA Tony Gunn, Mordlialloc, Victoria, Australia Peter J. Mancuso, North Bellmore, New York, USA Richard G. “Dick” Olmstead Jr., Lancaster, California, USA Paul Inge Paulsen, Florvåg, Norway Ernest Schmid, Einöde, Austria Sam Sekhon, Sandy Hook, Manitoba, Canada Ronald E. “Ron” Smith, Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA Bert West, Divide, Colorado, USA

Kiwanis Regional & Family Leaders — 2018–19

Kiwanis International-European Federation President Óskar Guðjónsson, Kópavogi, Iceland Kiwanis Asia-Pacific Chair Peter E. Zander, Warradale, South Australia, Australia Key Club International President Emily Rice, Fridley, Minnesota, USA Circle K International President Laura Belmont, Tempe, Arizona, USA

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p020-023_KIM_1018_Leadership.indd 20 9/4/18 1:51 PM 2018–19 District Governors and Chairs

Alabama, Ben Taylor, Montgomery, Alabama, USA Australia, Robert F. “Bob“ Sitters, Flagstaff Hill, South Australia, Australia Austria, Günter Thurnher, Dornbirn, Austria Belgium-Luxembourg, Jaak Michiels, Lokeren, Belgium California-Nevada-Hawaii, Rocci A. Barsotti, Concord, California, USA Capital, John S. Morris III, Richmond, Virginia, USA Carolinas, Gregory J. “Greg” McDonald, Southport, North Carolina, USA Colombia, Ana Maria Concepcion Rodriguez de Meza, Bogotá, Colombia Eastern Canada and the Caribbean, Melford “Mel” Clarke, Nassau, Bahamas Ecuador, Carlos Gilberto Pacheco, Cuenca, Ecuador Florida, Stephen John “Steve” LeBlanc, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA France-Monaco, Marie-Christine Viard, Caen, France Georgia, Deborah Anne “Debbie” Brilling, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Germany, Axel Götze-Rohen, Xanten, Germany Iceland-Faroes, Eyþór K. Einarsson, Garðabær, Iceland Illinois-Eastern Iowa, Alan J. Arbuckle, Woodstock, Illinois, USA Indiana, Julian S. “Jud” Rouch, Culver, Indiana, USA Italy-San Marino, Franco Gagliardini, Pavia, Italy Japan, Koji “George” Yoshida, Shinagawa-Ku, Japan Kansas, Richard A. “Rick” Dickman, Colby, Kansas, USA Kentucky-Tennessee, Russell S. “Russ” Williamson Jr., Rogersville, Tennessee, USA Korea Provisional District, Jang Duk Hee, Seoul, South Korea Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee, Eva B. Abate, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA Malaysia, Ivan Boon Wee Oh, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Michigan, Larry W. Memmer, Grass Lake, Michigan, USA Minnesota-Dakotas, David M. “Dave” Harms, Lake City, Minnesota, USA Missouri-Arkansas, Gary M. Baker, Batesville, Arkansas, USA Montana, Charles L. Wilson, Glasgow, Montana, USA Nebraska-Iowa, Susan L. “Sue” Waldren, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Nepal Provisional District, Sujan Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nepal Netherlands, Peter Pietersen, Laren, the Netherlands New England and Bermuda, Elyse Denorfia, Cromwell, Connecticut, USA New Jersey, William M. “Bill” Seeman, Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA New York, John H. “Hank” Baker, Holland, New York, USA New Zealand-South Pacific, David Gower, Christchurch, New Zealand Norden, Steinar Birkeland, Åsgårdstrand, Norway Ohio, Faith W. Levine, Columbus, Ohio, USA Pacific Northwest, Gerald W. “Jerry” Deas, Portland, Oregon, USA Panama Provisional District, Alberto Sáenz, Panamá City, Panama Pennsylvania, Philip F. “Phil” Weber Jr., Emmaus, Pennsylvania, USA Philippine Luzon, Rucil D. “Toto” Contrevida, Antipolo City, the Philippines Philippine South, Peter Miguel, Koronadal, the Philippines Rocky Mountain, Timothy L. “Tim” Sheppard, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA Romania Provisional District, Iuliana Pacurar, Oradea, Romania Southwest, Donald R. “Don” Levine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Switzerland-Liechtenstein, Tony Schläppi, Liestal, Switzerland Taiwan, Chien-Kung “C.K.” Yang, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Texas-Oklahoma, Ralph F. Keen III, Stilwell, Oklahoma, USA Utah-Idaho, Barbara B. “Barb” Mullins, Tooele, Utah, USA West Virginia, Sam F. Payne Sr., South Charleston, West Virgina, USA Western Canada,Terrence H. “Terry” Ross, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Wisconsin-Upper Michigan, James R. “Jim” Buskel, Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA

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p020-023_KIM_1018_Leadership.indd 21 9/4/18 1:52 PM LEADERSHIP

Kiwanis Children’s Fund — 2018–19 Officers

President George E.H. Cadman, Q.C. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada President-elect Ann Wilkins Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA Immediate Past President Chia Sing “Sing” Hwang Selangor, Malaysia Treasurer Albert James “Jim” Dooley Metamora, Illinois, USA Executive Director Stan D. Soderstrom Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Chief Operating Officer Ann Updegraff Spleth Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Kiwanis Children’s Fund — 2018–19 Trustees

Patricia “Patti” Barsotti, Concord, California, USA Filip Delanote, Alveringem, Belgium Robert M. “Bob” Garretson, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Robert S. Maxwell, Topeka, Kansas, USA

Benjamin R. “Ben” Osterhout, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA Arthur N. “Art” Riley, Westminster, Maryland, USA James M. “Jim” Rochford, Peoria, Illinois, USA Shih Yu-Mei, Changhua County, Taiwan

John Tyner II, Rockville, Maryland, USA Norman A. “Norm” VeInes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Amy Zimmerman, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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p020-023_KIM_1018_Leadership.indd 22 9/4/18 1:52 PM Past Kiwanis International Presidents Committee

Raymond W. “Ray” Lansford, Columbia, Missouri, USA, 1984–85 Frank J. DiNoto, Irvine, California, USA, 1986–87 Anton J. “Tony” Kaiser, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA, 1987–88 Gene R. Overholt, Plymouth, Michigan, USA, 1988–89

Wil Blechman, Miami, Florida, USA, 1990–91 William L. “Bill” Lieber, Macon, Georgia, USA, 1992–93 Ian Perdriau, Melbourne, Australia, 1994–95 Eyjólfur “Eddie” Sigurðsson, Garðabæ, Iceland, 1995–96

Gerald P. “Jerry” Christiano, Geneseo, New York, USA, 1996–97 Glen M. Bagnell, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1998–99 Nettles Brown, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA, 1999–00 Alex A. “Bo” Shafer, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 2000–01

Brian G. Cunat, McHenry, Illinois, USA, 2001–02 Juan F. “Ito” Torres Jr., New Manila, the Philippines, 2002–03 Robert L. “Bob” Moore, Venice, Florida, USA, 2003–04 Case Van Kleef, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA, 2004–05

Stephen K. “Steve” Siemens, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 2005–06 Nelson Tucker, Simi Valley, California, USA, 2006–07 David A. “Dave” Curry, Butte, Montana, USA, 2007–08 Donald R. “Don” Canaday, Fishers, Indiana, USA, 2008–09

Paul G. Palazzolo, Springfield, Illinois, USA, 2009–10 Sylvester “Syl” Neal, Auburn, Washington, USA, 2010–11 Alan Penn, Medina, Ohio, USA, 2011–12 Thomas E. “Tom” DeJulio, Bronxville, New York, USA, 2012–13

Gunter Gasser, Spittal an der Drau, Austria, 2013–14 John R. Button, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada, 2014–15 Susan A. “Sue” Petrisin, Lansing, Michigan, USA, 2015–16 Jane M. Erickson Bellevue, Nebraska, USA, 2016-17

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THE PROFESSIONALS LARGE EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS CAN BE A BLAST FOR YOUR CLUB, OR THEY CAN BE OVERWHELMING. WHEN COMPLICATIONS THREATEN TO DERAIL YOUR PROJECT, IT’S TIME TO CALL FOR HELP. Story by Julie Saetre

or 21 years, the Asheville Kiwanis For the 2019 Classic, club members have club in North Carolina has hosted its hired Glory Hound Events, an event-manage- F annual Biltmore/Kiwanis 5K/15K ment company that specializes in endurance Classic. During the club’s biggest fundraiser athletic events such as marathons, triathlons of the year, 1,000 runners traverse the lush and mountain biking. grounds of the famous Biltmore Estate, a “If you’re bringing in a professional race U.S. National Historic Landmark and former management group, that’s what they do for home to three generations of the wealthy a living. That’s what they love to do,” says Vanderbilt family. Stavish. “It makes (the In its early years, the “Even when you hire help, event) feel so much event could be managed events have to involve pretty more fluid.” solely by the Asheville much everyone. You can’t Greg Duff founded Kiwanians, but as its pop- Glory Hound in 2006. ularity grew, so did its de- just leave it to a management The former competitive mands. So the club began group to handle it all.” swimmer transitioned to hire race-management to participating in specialists. For this past year’s race, however, endurance running events and triathlons. members decided to go it alone once again. His company now produces an average of “We managed it ourselves,” says Jessica 17 such races each year. Stavish, the club’s immediate past president. “We’re experts at what we do,” Duff says. “Lesson learned. (There were) things that you “And we bring a certain level of expertise don’t think about, like how are we going to get to the equation that in most cases the orga- water into the jugs, getting Emergency Medical nizations (hiring us) don’t have. We have Services on site. All those small details.” relationships in place with vendors, with

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p024-029_KIM_1018_Pro Fundraisers.indd 25 9/4/18 1:53 PM hired someone and we have a race committee — they’re just going to do it,’ and they can wash their hands of any responsibility. It’s everyone’s skin in the game. If we don’t make money, we aren’t able to donate to charities. We’re not able to provide the services that we want to provide.” Many event-management professionals don’t handle the actual fundraising. They won’t show up at your first meeting with a list of sponsors willing to sign on the dotted line or donors eager to write checks. They most likely public safety, that they don’t events have to involve pretty won’t recruit volunteers for the have. So we can do it a lot quick- much everyone,” says Susan Shat- event either. er and easier with folks that we tuck, co-founder of Special Events What a professional can do, trust. And they know us. There’s Unlimited, a New York-based however, is take over certain just a level of understanding and event fundraising, management time-consuming demands: hiring trust that we bring.” and marketing firm that special- and working with vendors, mar- Like Asheville, many Kiwanis izes in working with nonprofits. keting, and/or addressing key clubs rely on one major annual “You can’t just leave it to a (man- details (like Asheville’s water jugs fundraiser to support a majority agement) group to handle it all.” and public safety officials) that of their service projects. Also like Adds Stavish, “It’s incredibly you might overlook. Asheville, it’s common for an frustrating when the larger por- Tori Gaines, a member of the event to grow while the number tion of the club thinks, ‘Oh, we’ve Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, Wash- of club members able and willing to help plan and run it remains the same, or even shrinks. That’s when a professional event-management company can come in handy. But the decision to go with a pro has its own set of considerations. Whether a club wants to launch a new type of fundraiser, make a current one more successful or get help with a longstanding event, its members should know one thing: Hiring a professional management company doesn’t mean everyone else gets a pass. “Even when you hire help,

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p024-029_KIM_1018_Pro Fundraisers.indd 26 9/4/18 1:53 PM “It’s incredibly frustrating when the larger portion of the club thinks, ‘Oh, we’ve hired someone and we have a race committee — they’re just going to do it,’ and they can wash their hands of any responsibility.”

ington, has worked on the club’s auctions to provide an auctioneer even three years — ago won’t fundraisers for 26 years, including and handle details on the day of necessarily continue to bring divi- an annual auction. Five years ago, that fundraiser. It saves members dends today. she and a fellow club member from the frazzle of running the “People of course will feel took on an additional event, event itself, but still allows them more comfortable with some- Boots, Barrels & Brews, featuring to do all the planning. thing they’re familiar with line dancing and tastings of food, “We’ve done auctions for at doing. To change things is a little wine and beer. least 30 years or more,” she says. nerve-wracking for people, un- “Last year, I told the club that “So we know as a club how to do derstandably,” Shattuck says. “Be- I could no longer take on full them. By the time the event gets cause you’re not sure how it will responsibility for the be received. But there is event,” Gaines says, a lot more leeway than “because our club is people consider.” getting smaller, and And while actual everyone can’t help as fundraising might much as they could.” not be offered, some Club members decid- event-management ed to focus on getting companies will coach assistance with vendor you on how to do services and promo- so more effectively. tion. Gaines reached Shattuck and her out to a woman who business partner offer does event planning as workshops that help a side business. participants fine-tune “She’d get the drink vendors, there, you already have all the their approach to making “the the food vendors, organizing a lot moving parts in place. It’s just a ask” for a fundraising event, of that. We already had some re- matter of people manning them whether it’s for a sponsorship or lationships, but she still was very that night.” a major donation. good as far as getting the signed A pro also can help you refresh “It helps people not feel afraid paperwork, following up. And an event that has become less suc- of asking for money,” Shattuck she did bring us some new ven- cessful as the years progressed. explains. “Because people are dors and helped us with publicity An experienced management just terrified. We humanize it and Facebook.” company sees plenty of trends for them and make them more Likewise, years ago Gaines come and go. What worked as an comfortable.” hired a company specializing in approach or theme a decade — or If your club decides an event

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p024-029_KIM_1018_Pro Fundraisers.indd 27 9/4/18 1:53 PM could benefit from bringing in a professional, know that it will be an investment. Your cost will depend on the size of the event-management team, the depth of what you would like its members to handle and the type of fundraiser. Hiring an individual to work with vendors or handle social media obviously won’t be as expensive as contracting with a company to plan and run a 10K. Before you begin your search, determine how much you can spend. What are your priorities? What parts of your event would benefit most from a pro’s help? that manage fundraising events, enjoyed and find out if a profes- What have your members most but you’ll want to narrow your sional managed them. successfully handled in the past? number of candidates. Experience Better yet, go to such a fund- “The more focused you can be with the type of event you’re raiser yourself. When Asheville’s on what you want from the situa- hosting is crucial. A management Stavish, an avid runner, was tion, what you’re hoping to get in company’s website will list past looking for someone to manage return, that’s incredibly helpful,” and current clients; contact a few the 2019 Biltmore/Kiwanis Clas- says Shattuck. who have held similar events and sic, she remembered that she’d An Internet search can help you ask them about their experience. always been impressed with how find individuals and companies Think of events that you have races unfolded under the direction of Glory Hound Events. “If someone’s thinking of hiring a race director, get a couple of members of your club to sign up for one of their races and run it,” she advises. “Did registration go smoothly? What were their frustrations? Was the event well put together? Were they able to address issues quickly? Get that firsthand management (experience) before you actually make a significant investment.” Don’t limit your background research to guests of the event. You’ll also want to know how effectively the event manager worked with suppliers, vendors

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p024-029_KIM_1018_Pro Fundraisers.indd 28 9/4/18 1:53 PM and other key partners. hold regular meetings or handle me around, because I can be the “They need to have a good most things via conference calls bad guy.” reputation, but that’s across the or group emails? The Asheville Stavish adds, “You’ve got to board,” says Glory Hound’s Duff. Kiwanians and Duff plan to meet trust this person that you hired. “It’s with the municipalities, it’s monthly at first, then increase to That’s one of the bigger issues I’ve with the runners who are going to twice monthly as the event nears always seen. Races start to fall be participating, sponsors they’ve and weekly during the four weeks apart when people are holding on dealt with before. It all comes leading up to the Classic. If you to what they used to do.” down to reputation and the way find you want to meet more often With the right profession- they handle themselves.” than your contract states, expect to al(s), a solid contract and good Once you’ve selected a candi- dig deeper into your club’s funds. working relationships, howev- date or two, schedule a personal “If you start calling your race er, a club can roll out an event interview to discuss your budget director, emailing them, requir- smoothly and successfully, and priorities. ing a lot more meetings of them without running members rag- “Ask them, ‘What are your and requiring more of their time, ged in the process. Not only can methods? What is the scope of they may have to charge you that help increase dollars raised, what they can do? How much more,” Stavish cautions. “And but it can attract new attention does it cost to do what they’re they can’t get your stuff done — and possibly members — to talking about? What pieces can if they’re (always) sitting in a your club. you give me for (my budget)?’” meeting with you.” “There are a lot of positives that advises Shattuck. And to make the most of your can result from doing an event in Also keep in mind that you and event manager’s expertise, elimi- a very effective way,” says Shat- your club members will spend a nate this phrase from your club’s tuck. “Events can have a tremen- lot of time with the individual(s) vocabulary: “But we’ve always dous impact on constituencies you hire. Make sure you’re a com- done it that way.” and also on new people. People fortable fit on personalities as well. When you’ve made your selec- tion, a written contract should list Before you begin your search, in detail what will be handled by the event-management company determine how much you can and what will be done by your club members and volunteers. spend. What are your priorities? Stavish also maintains a spread- What parts of your event would sheet listing every element of the Biltmore/Kiwanis Classic and benefit most from a pro’s help? who is responsible for each. This helps to prevent tasks from going undone and keeps pros and club “There’s always going to be one are seeing you. And they’re going members from unwittingly dupli- person in your room who’s really to judge you. ‘Will my money be cating efforts. afraid (of change),” says Shattuck. used well? Where is it going to Your contract should also spell “It takes finesse to manage that go?’ That’s what donors want to out how the event manager and and not let them control the con- know. And they might not only the club will communicate during versation. Sometimes that’s where donate money. They might actual- the planning process. Will you it’s helpful having someone like ly join you.” K

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FIVE FAVORITE FUNDRAISERS KIWANIS CLUBS AROUND THE WORLD ARE GETTING CREATIVE WITH THEIR FUNDRAISING. THESE SUCCESSFUL MONEYMAKERS COULD OFFER INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CLUB.

t’s an age-old problem: You’ve got to it comes to bringing in the cash, and we make money to spend money. Your wanted to highlight a few of our favorites. I club is no different than the next when Some of the best fundraisers out there it comes to money. Everyone needs some. are annual events with decades under their The more, the better. belts. Others are quite new and still knock Over the years here at Kiwanis maga- our socks off. zine, we’ve seen our share of great fund- What are you doing in your community raising events. We’ve had our taste buds to not only make people aware of your Ki- tantalized with incredible food festivals wanis club, but also to make some money and we’ve been to help provide wowed by one service to children sporting activity and families? after another, from We hope you’ll one side of the get some inspira- world to the other. tion from a few of It seems Kiwanians our favorites. Go have some unique raise some money. and fun ideas when And have fun!

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p030-037_KIM_1018_Fave Fundraisers.indd 30 9/4/18 1:54 PM DINNER IN WHITE Kiwanis Club of Nürnberg-Franken, Germany Elegant white-themed meals raise money for a hospice service for ter- minally ill children. The event raises awareness for Kiwanis as well. Estimated amount raised: 4,000 euros Estimated attendance: More than 100 Tips for your club: Create enthusiasm through word-of-mouth advertising, fliers with information about the event and your club. Stage the event in an area that has heavy foot traffic so others are intrigued.

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p030-037_KIM_1018_Fave Fundraisers.indd 32 9/4/18 1:55 PM ZOZOBRA Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, New Mexico Annual event that rids the town of doom and gloom. Res- idents and visitors write down their worries and stresses. Then their notes are placed inside a 50-foot marionette known as Old Man Gloom. And then set afire. Estimated amount raised: US$100,000 Estimated attendance: 60,000 Tips for your club: While we know Zozobra is a one-of- a-kind event, we encourage you to take a hard look at the community in which you live and determine what makes it unique. Then build an event around that. The fundraiser could focus on food, music, agriculture, a historic landmark, a waterway. Oh, the possibilities!

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p030-037_KIM_1018_Fave Fundraisers.indd 33 9/4/18 1:55 PM BILTMORE CLASSIC Kiwanis Club of Asheville, North Carolina An annual 5K/15K race on the grounds of the historic Biltmore Estate. Estimated amount raised: US$20,000 Estimated attendance: 1,000 Tips for your club: Road races are a huge success for many clubs and could be for yours as well. Runners take their races seriously. Consider hiring a professional fundraising group to help. (See page 24.)

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p030-037_KIM_1018_Fave Fundraisers.indd 34 9/4/18 1:55 PM ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL Kiwanis Club of St. Marys, Georgia This annual festival celebrates the area’s sweet delicacy from the sea and offers a parade, vendors, road races and more. Estimated amount raised: US$14,000 Estimated attendance: 5,000-10,000 Tips for your club: Street fairs are great fun and can draw big crowds, so plan for food, music, merchandise and fun activities. Cen- ter your fair around a local food favorite!

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p030-037_KIM_1018_Fave Fundraisers.indd 35 9/4/18 1:56 PM SKREAMERS Kiwanis Club of Orleans, Ontario Ottawa’s scariest haunted attraction offers two haunted barns, zombie paintball, scary wagon rides and more. Years in existence: 14 Dollars raised: CAD$30,000 Number of attendees: 6,000- 10,000 annually Tips for your club: Start small and grow as public response increases. Scavenge in your community to find inexpensive props. The club produces a manual of rules and trains its 250 student volunteers how to make visitors sKream.

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Kid friendly KIWANIANS WORK WITH KIDS. IT’S WHAT WE DO. HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE YOUR NEXT PROJECT. Story by Kasey Jackson

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p038-041_KIM_1018_Work with kids.indd 38 9/4/18 1:57 PM o be a Kiwanis member means to Celebrate individualism. have a special place in your heart T for young people. Kiwanians work Value diversity. Recognize that side by side with people of all ages on fund- each and every one of us is raisers, service projects and in fellowship all around the world. But exactly how you unique and brings something spend your time with youth is important. different to the club. Often, it’s not enough to just show up. There must be meaning behind your mission. Passion in your presence. Wisdom in your times. That means safety guidelines and work. Smiles with your service. background checks. So what do you need to know about Educate yourself. Kiwanis policies related working with youth in your community? to working with youth are available at kiwanis.org/youthprotection. SAFETY FIRST Did you know that all adults working with REMEMBER: EVERYONE’S DIFFERENT youth under the age of 18 at a Kiwanis Celebrate individualism. Value diversi- event are expected to read and understand, ty. Recognize that we are all unique and agree to and abide by youth protection bring something different to the club. Some guidelines? members will be more excited to do service With more than 340,000 members in than fundraising. Some will show eagerness Kiwanis youth programs and a majority of to work behind the scenes with technology. clubs sponsoring or working with youth in Others will thrive working face to face with some way, it’s important to remember that the community. the safety and welfare of each and every Also remember that our brains develop at child is entrusted to Kiwanians during these different rates. Young members in K-Kids will need a different approach to a project than, say, even Builders Club members, because their brains are at a different stage of development. Key Club members likely will enjoy different projects than K-Kids members. We’re all different. We all learn and share in different ways. And that’s great. By working together, everyone benefits. “I’m a big believer in the brain-based approach,” says Lisa Pyron, Kiwanis advisor to the College Park Elementary School K-Kids Club in Indianapolis and development specialist at Kiwanis International. “There are wonderful books available about how the brain works and how to best en- gage youth. I do my best to fit all the learning styles (visual, auditory, verbal, physical) in what we do. I start our K-Kids meetings

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“Kiwanians can reach out to Key Clubbers just sign up to sponsor a K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club or Circle and make a vital impact in their lives. I have K club and then walk away. Be there on a regular schedule. been close to many students, and my life has “Have fun!” says Fridley been impacted by their lasting and caring (Minnesota) Senior High School Key Club advisor Mary Bowen. Mary Bowen Fridley High School Key Club advisor friendships.” “Kiwanians can reach out to Key Clubbers and make a vital impact with mindful body movement It’s important to be there often in their lives. I have been close to and everyone, no matter what and to offer consistency. Don’t just many students, and my life has ability level, stands, focuses on visit the K-Kids to read a story been impacted by their lasting their breath and follows along. — visit the K-Kids and be inter- and caring friendships. I became We move, stretch and embrace active in your storytelling. (Learn a member of Kiwanis solely be- positive energy for what’s next. more about interactive reading at cause of the outstanding SLPs.” It’s not only uplifting for club kiwanismagazine.org/readaloud.) A few other ways to be present: members, but I feel happy, relaxed They’ll be captivated and more in- and engaged as well.” terested and will remember your • Make sure your Kiwanis club visits and look forward to seeing members volunteer with your BE PRESENT you again. This is how you build SLP club’s service projects and So your club has a reading project strong relationships, become fundraisers. Work shifts. Help with your sponsored K-Kids club? mentors and make learning and hang posters. Attend planning That’s great. Your members sign leading fun. Remember this when meetings. Offer advice on how up to read to kids a couple times a working on any type of project to ask for and handle money. school year? You could do better. with your sponsored youth. Don’t • Be available to offer advice anytime. Share contact information.

• Attend SLP club elections and offer to take photos for the club to share on social media.

• Update your Kiwanis club’s website with information about SLPs.

• Be present, but remember that you’re helping students learn to lead. “Remember that Key Club is student-led,” Bowen says. “The hardest thing for me to do is zip my lip. I am a gregarious person by nature, and I’m constantly working on ‘zipping.’”

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p038-041_KIM_1018_Work with kids.indd 40 9/4/18 1:57 PM LEARN NAMES awful she feels and acts in front of magic tricks with you that you Being friendly and personable people. You could just walk away may not even realize. You have goes a long way in any situation. and go back to work or home. Or stories to tell. You have a history. When walking into a Key Club you could pull her aside and give You have wisdom. You can offer meeting, it means a lot more to her some positive feedback and a sense of relief and confidence the club president if you’re able to pointers for how she could im- that everything will be OK. The say, “Hi, Kaitlyn! How are you to- prove. These moments are yours more you talk, the more the day?” instead of simply, “What’s to take. Be the adult who’s been young person will open up and on the agenda for today’s meet- there and done that and lived to ask questions. You’ll be amazed ing?” Building positive relation- see another day. Be the mentor at how much you will give and ships will lead to a stronger club. you signed up to be. get in this relationship. There’s “A person’s name is to him or nothing to fear. her the sweetest and most import- DON’T BE AFRAID Mary Bowen has a few tips for ant sound in any language,” Dale It may seem unbelievable, but any Kiwanian who might be hesi- Carnegie writes in his book “How there are some Kiwanis members tant to work with young people. to Win Friends and Influence who feel uncomfortable working “I urge them to visit once, visit People.” with young people. twice and go multiple times,” she says. “Eventually they’ll miss EMBRACE TEACHABLE Do you think young people talk the youth, and the youth will MOMENTS funny? miss them. Also, get a gregarious Consider this scenario: As a Build- Are you worried your interests Kiwanis member to go with shy Ki- ers Club advisor, you’re attending won’t match up? wanians for the first several visits.” a meeting and the president is Is there a technology gap that And one more thing, she says: flustered while trying to speak makes you fear a specific project? “Keep up with social media! I in front of her peers. She laughs, Are you shy? am nearly 81 years old and had holds her hand in front of her face Are you afraid that the Key to learn, because this was the and makes demeaning jokes about Club members won’t like you? only way I could talk to the Key herself. She conducts the meeting, Clubbers and my 10 grandkids. but when it’s finished, she’s still All of these insecurities are I am very proud of myself for making comments about how normal — but you carry a bag of learning.” K

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A messy situation CALIFORNIA KIWANIANS HELP CHILDREN UNLEASH THEIR INNER ARTISTS. Story by Kimiko Martinez • Photos by Helen Arase

t’s the beginning of businesses. Tables are filled summer on a warm with beads, markers, glitter, ISaturday in Santa pencils and other props Monica, California. A small for art projects that range swarm of aproned children from Mondrian-style block gathers around a tarp at the painting to mask-making, far end of the 26th Street papier-mâché and live fig- Arts Center, standing over ure drawing. letter-size sheets of paper They smile up at hover- onto which they’re flinging ing parents, pleased with and splattering paint a la their masterpieces and Jackson Pollock. seemingly oblivious to It’s perhaps the most their now-smudged hands, iconic scene at Make a In what resembles a pop-up car- faces and clothing. Mess Day, an art event for kids nival of sorts, children of all ages “This is exactly why I want- sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of fill the blacktop area surrounded ed to do this,” says Phil Brock, Santa Monica. by 30 or so galleries and creative gesturing down at a child sitting

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on dad’s lap with paintbrush in hand. Brock, the club’s president and a Santa Monica arts commissioner, pitched Make a Mess Day to his fellow Kiwanians. “All these kids and parents, they’re engaged. The parents aren’t on their phones. No one feels like they’re on a time limit. And these kids can leave messy.” As an arts commissioner, Brock believes in fostering both creativity and community. And

“All these kids and parents, they’re engaged. The indeed, more than 500 people “This was his first gallery filter through the Arts Center experience,” says Jerry Digby, a parents aren’t during the four-hour event. The photographer/director and Santa on their phones. complex is filled with laughing, Monica resident attending the happy children ranging from event with his artist wife and No one feels like toddlers to pre-teens, many deep- 4-year-old son. “He saw these they’re on a time ly engrossed in a project. Parents pieces of art, saw the projects and admire the art-making, and saw the end game of how it all limit. And these kids some join in at one of 18 project tied together — what he could can leave messy.” stations. potentially do.” K

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Flight crew KIWANIS CLUBS RAISE FUNDS WHILE HELPING BUTTERFLIES THRIVE. Story by Julie Saetre

n Fort Walton, Florida, many selling raised-bed gardens stocked “I’m planting seeds, know Kiwanian Ruth Sykes as with butterfly-friendly plants. I “the Gardener Lady” due to And they don’t just market you know? And it’s her love of flora and her assis- the beds; they install and plant not just physically tance with creating community them as well. Once a garden is gardens. Now, she’s earning the purchased, volunteers visit the a seed, but planting title through a new venture. site, determine a suitable location a seed about how Sykes, past president and and then construct the plot. Each current assistant secretary of the 4-by-4-foot bed is surrounded by to grow food and Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis club, a sturdy wood frame, lined with butterflies.” is spearheading the Butterfly Gar- a weed curtain and stocked with den Project, a joint program with organic garden soil, compost, nec- In Texas, the Northeast Tarrant the Fort Walton Beach Woman’s tar plants for food, and milkweed County Kiwanis club’s annu- Club and the Mary Esther Com- or similar host plants for butterfly al Butterfly Festival, held each munity Garden. eggs and larvae. September, lets guests get up Many species of butterflies “My goal,” Sykes says, “is to close and personal with 1,000 of are becoming endangered as have one in everybody’s yard.” the winged creatures thanks to a their natural habitats give way She and her team also have built 600-square-foot customized tent to property and infrastructure gardens on school grounds, and space. Families feed and interact development. The Kiwanians and each of the six Service Leader- with the butterflies while learning their program partners wanted to ship Programs sponsored by the about the key role they play in the reverse that trend. So they began Kiwanis club has grown plants ecosystem. to help with supplies. Up to 2,000 guests visit the two- This year, the project day festival each year. A silent added a new option: auction benefits The Eliminate compact potted con- Project and Children’s Miracle tainer gardens with Network. At the event’s end, host and nectar plants. children help to release the butter- “I’m planting seeds, flies, which are all native to Texas. you know? And it’s not “It’s a really fun project,” says just physically a seed, Kiwanis club member Tricia Raich. but planting a seed “We can get a butterfly to walk about how to grow on your nose or hang out on your food and butterflies,” hand. I have so much fun teach- Sykes says. “It’s just ing the kids and interacting with beautiful.” people.” K

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Building the future RESTORING A PARK ALLOWS AN OREGON KEY CLUB TO HONE KEY LEADERSHIP SKILLS. Story by John Simmons

he idea for the Marshfield park. Key Club members pledged flamingo wrangler will remove High School Key Club’s to raise $52,000 of those funds. the flamingos. You can also buy T biggest project to date They worked hard to receive flamingo insurance, where $15 began to take shape more than two grants and sponsorships. And will keep you flamingo-free for years ago, when students from then there were the fundraisers: six months and $25 will protect the Coos Bay, Oregon, club took car washes, raffles, garage sales, you for a year. The community’s a walk to the South 10th Street working school concessions, response to Flamingo Flocking Park. They found a run-down, delivering candy canes and Val- has been overwhelmingly pos- weed-infested area with rusted-out entine’s Day grams and hosting a itive, and their donations have playground equipment, a cracked Parents Night Out. At the latter, been very generous.” basketball court (with no hoop), no members entertained kids from On May 18, the club participat- benches and no lighting. ed in the ribbon-cutting “There was absolutely ceremony to open the no reason that anyone new Marshfield Key Club would want to play in Pirate Park. this park,” says Stacy “My grandma used Gulseth, Marshfield Key to bring me here, and I Club advisor. used to play in that park, Quite simply, the park so it was exciting for me needed a makeover, and to play a part in fixing so the Key Club decided it up,” says former club to adopt it. member Hayden Brick. “I think we showed a Adds member Kyah lot of leadership in step- Brueckner, “We do a lot ping up to the plate,” says Key pre-K to fifth grade with games, of community service work, but Clubber Andrew Sheerin. crafts and a movie so parents this was a big project. I think we In November 2016, club mem- could enjoy a fun night out on were a good role model.” bers presented a proposal to the town. Gulseth agrees. the Coos Bay Parks Department And of course, there was “The park helped them build manager, the Parks Commission Flamingo Flocking, or as Gulseth self-esteem and develop new Board and, finally, to Coos Bay calls it, “the best fundraiser ever.” skills within themselves. I think City Council members, who “We place pink plastic flamin- we all learned a valuable lesson: approved the project four months gos outside a ‘victim’s’ home or that taking on more than you later. A budget drawn up by the business with a note that they’ve think you can do — and then city estimated that it would cost been ‘flocked’ for a good cause,” achieving that goal — can some- nearly US$100,000 to restore the she explains. “For US$10, a times be a good thing.” K

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Open an SLP club YOUR KIWANIS CLUB CAN CHARTER A NEW SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

Now that you have tips on how to work with youth (see page 38), it’s time to open a new SLP! Service Leadership Programs include K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K International and Aktion Club (adults who live with disabilities). Whether your club wants to sponsor a club for the first time or open an additional club, the following steps will get you started.

Step 1: Decide where the club should be hosted. Most clubs are school-based (except for Aktion Club).

Step 2: Ensure you have set aside funds in your budget to support the program.

Step 3: Identify a Kiwanis advisor.

Step 4: Meet with the school to introduce the program. Ensure they understand their com- mitments, namely the appointment of a faculty or staff member to be the faculty advisor.

Step 5: Help the school recruit the charter members and identify the charter officers.

Step 6: Complete the charter process, membership roster and submit appropriate fees. The club can meet and conduct service projects while you wait for your application to be processed by Kiwanis International.

Step 7: Schedule a charter ceremony. Do this We believe all kids are created equal. once you receive your official charter and club play environments using inclusive playground equipment that supplies from Kiwanis International. welcome kids and families of all abilities to learn, play and grow together. Get all the information at kiwanis.org/charter. community at playlsi.com, or call 888.438.6574 or 763.972.5200.

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