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"I hope to instill in all of our students that service doesn't always come from the pocketbook."
—Linda Short, advisor of the Builders Club of East Minico Middle School, Idaho, where students wrote 500 letters to accompany packages of candy they were sending to United States soldiers
Bus-stop epiphany
Recently widowed, living in a new city, and needing a new outlet for her passion to help children, Carolyn “Seel” Lundy’s experienced an epiphany of sorts. While driving through her new hometown in Apollo Beach, Florida, she noticed the phone number of the Sun City Center Kiwanis club on the back of a bus stop bench. She decided to investigate.
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Kiwanis anchors Seel Lundy. (Photo credit: Robert Burke, The Tampa Tribune) |
Seel was no stranger to Kiwanis. Her late husband had been active in a Kiwanis club in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she often worked alongside him on club projects. The couple had planned on retiring to Apollo Beach, and, after he passed away, she decided she and her son would move there anyway.
“I knew I had to start a new life here,” Seel told The Tampa Tribune. “I also knew Kiwanis would be a good community-service organization to belong to.”
The seven numbers painted on the back of a bus stop bench led Seel to Kiwanis membership and, this year, to the position of club president.
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Star reporter on political beat
Shelby Fallin, 9-year-old president of the Griffin Elementary School K-Kids club in Lakeland, Florida, is one of the youngest reporters to cover the United States presidential election.
A reporter and anchorwoman for her school’s daily news program, Shelby was selected as one of 80 young reporters to cover the campaign for Scholastic News.
Because her duties include interviewing presidential candidates when they visit central Florida, she has come face-to-face with Republican candidates Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, and John McCain. And she hopes to interview Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton if their visit Florida.
“I think it’s exciting, and I love to be on camera,” Shelby says of her journalism career.
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Baseball pro returns to his ‘big innings’
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Kiwanians and their family members surround Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (in striped shirt) in his hometown of David, Panama. |
As a catcher for Major League Baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Ruiz protects home. Recently, though, he returned home, where the David, Panama, Kiwanis club recognized him for the good example he sets as a professional baseball player.
Becoming a regular on a major league team two years after being drafted—as Carlos Ruiz has done—requires much hard work and determination,” José Luis Bandini, Kiwanis club president, said during a public ceremony honoring the city’s homegrown hero. “He is a shining example to the children of our city, our beautiful country, and of the world.”
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Eight traits of greatness
What are the characteristics of a great Kiwanis club? Kiwanis International compiled this list:
- The mission is so clear that everyone wants to give their time, talent, and treasure.
- The meetings are so enjoyable that members only miss when it is unavoidable.
- The service projects are so inspiring that there is a waiting list for volunteers.
- The leaders empower and equip the members to become leaders themselves.
- The members are proud of their club and invite their friends to join.
- The club plan serves as a map and compass to make sure the direction is clear.
- The value of the club to the community and the members is obvious to everyone.
- The fun and laughter is so contagious that members are still smiling on the way home.
Read about four such clubs in “They’re Great”, and submit your own attributes of club greatness.
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Good dollars
Web users generated more than US$800 for the Kiwanis International Foundation, CKI, and Key Club International by using GoodSearch.com during 2007. For most searches, the online service directs a portion of its advertising revenues to users’ favorite, registered charities. How much will be generated during 2008?
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“I wondered why the Kiwanis club or the Rotary club, comprised of grown men, would hire a 15-year-old boy magician to entertain at their dinners. Only one answer makes sense: out of the goodness of their hearts.”
-- From Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. Copyright © 2007 by 40 Share Productions Inc. Reprinted by permission of Scribner, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Inc.
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Wave to Johnny
If you’re ever driving into Hamilton, Bermuda, wave to Johnny Barnes. He’s there at the side of the road Monday through Friday, 4 to 10 a.m., greeting arriving traffic. And if a group of men and women have joined him, wave to them too. They’re Kiwanians.
One Monday morning, Hamilton Kiwanians stood with Barnes, waving, smiling, and holding their Kiwanis banner. “It was great publicity for Kiwanis,” reports club secretary Steve McMinn.
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Top 10 fun fitness activities for kids
- Soccer
- Martial arts
- Bike riding
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Obstacle courses
- Dancing
- Board sports (skateboards; boogie boards)
- Jumping rope
- Ice-skating; in-line-skating
Source: American Council on Exercise
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Club Clinic
Q Several political candidates are campaigning in our city. Can our club support one of these candidates for office?
A While it is appropriate to sponsor informational programs and forums featuring all political candidates, Article XVII, Section 4, of the Standard Form for Club Bylaws states that a Kiwanis club “shall not be used in any way for political purposes, nor shall it, as a club, actively participate in the political candidacy of any person.”
Q Does Kiwanis International offer resources to help our club develop a strategic plan?
A Plenty. Find a list of helpful materials at www.KiwanisOne.org.
Q May anyone submit a question for Club Clinic, or must it be a club leader?
A Anyone may submit a question. E-mail, or mail a letter to Kiwanis Magazine, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-3196.
Q What is the difference between www.KiwanisOne.org and www.kiwanis.org?
A KiwanisOne.org is a member portal, grouping together all information and resources needed for Kiwanis club and members to be effective service leaders. Kiwanis.org now serves as a public site, giving visitors a clear view of what Kiwanis is and does.
Q Where can we find resources to help us fulfill our responsibilities as a Key Club sponsor?
A At the Key Club Web site.
Q How can I get a copy of the K-Kid Zone publication?
A Request a copy of the K-Kid Zone by sending an e-mail. You can also read the K-Kid Zone online by going to the K-Kids Web site and clicking on the magazine button. (Note: All Kiwanis-family magazines—Kiwanis magazine, Circle K Magazine, Key Club Magazine, and Builders Bloc—can be read online by going to their respective home pages and clicking on the magazine button.)
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Birthdays
These clubs celebrate anniversary dates during July and August 2008:
90—1918
Easton, Pennsylvania, July 18
85—1923
Healdsburg, California, July 10
Clinton, South Carolina, July 17
Warsaw, New York, July 17
Orleans, Indiana, July 19
Emporia, Kansas, July 20
Bowling Green, Kentucky, July 24
Mc Cook, Nebraska, July 24
Keyport, New Jersey, July 25
San Benito, Texas, July 25
Glendive, Montana, July 27
Pikeville, Kentucky, July 27
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, August 20
Medford, Oregon, August 22
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, August 22
Tuscumbia, Alabama, August 24
Oconto, Wisconsin, August 30
Ortonville, Minnesota, August 30
Brownwood, Texas, August 31
Vallejo, California, August 31
80—1928
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, July 16
Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Carolina, July 23
Pe Ell, Washington, August 1
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, August 7
Noranda, Québec, August 27
70—1938
Canby, Oregon, July 14
Georgetown, Kentucky, August 19
65—1943
North Dallas-Park Cities, Texas, July 2
Lakewood, Dallas, Texas, July 28
60—1948
South Edmonton, Alberta, July 6
Latham, New York, July 15
Sacramento West, California, July 26
Silverton Kenwood Madeira, Ohio, July 29
Sunnyside, Washington, July 29
Ukiah, California, July 30
Homestead-South Dade, Florida, August 3
Prattville, Alabama, August 9
Lake Worth, Florida, August 11
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, August 12
Price Hill-Western Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 20
Sillery-Ste-Foy-Cap-Rouge, Québec, Québec, August 25
55—1953
Glen Carbon, Illinois, July 9
Northside Evansville, Indiana, July 14
Bellmores (The), New York, July 21
Lake Weir, Florida, August 3
Englewood, Colorado, August 10
East Denver, Colorado, August 13
Dalton, Georgia, August 24
Industrial Seattle, Washington, August 26
Powell, Wyoming, August 27
50—1958
Davis, California, July 14
Bainbridge Island, Washington, July 15
Fort Hill, Lynchburg, Virginia, July 17
Graham, Texas, July 24
Nord De Montréal, Québec, July 29
Winslow, Indiana, July 29
Seymour, Indiana, July 31
Taylor County, Georgia, August 11
Mount Morris, Michigan, August 19
Greater Anaheim, California, August 28
45—1963
Colonial Heights, Virginia, July 9
Ventura-Suburban, California, July 15
Riverfront, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24
Silver Creek Township, Indiana, August 1
Tullahoma, Tennessee, August 6
Rapid City Westside, South Dakota, August 16
Hector, Minnesota, August 22
Redwood Empire, Santa Rosa, California, August 28
40—1968
Bronx Shore, New York, July 16
All-City, Akron, Ohio, July 25
Sequoia, Visalia, California, August 7
Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 13
Lu Chou, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, August 22
35—1973
Lindenberg, Switzerland, July 4
May Pen, Jamaica West Indies, July 9
North West Christchurch, New Zealand, July 9
Delray Beach Sunrise, Florida, July 11
University-San Diego, California, July 17
Accomack, Onancock, Virginia, July 18
Elk Grove, California, July 24
Valley (The), Auburn, Washington, July 25
Avignon, France, July 28
Shiawassee-Owosso, Michigan, August 3
Greater East Troy, Wisconsin, August 10
Falconer, New York, August 14
Poway, California, August 21
Bern-Aare, Switzerland, August 24
Virginia Beach-Pembroke, Virginia, August 30
30—1978
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, July 11
Bruce, Wisconsin, July 12
Bicknell, Indiana, July 18
Dilbeek Bruegel, Belgium, July 21
Bordeaux-Montaigne, France, July 24
Everett, Golden K, Washington, July 27
New Braunfels, Texas, July 27
Sincelejo, Colombia, July 27
Bourges, France, July 27
Monteria, Colombia, August 1
Wausau, Golden K, Wisconsin, August 2
Fairmont, Early Risers, Minnesota, August 8
Cherokee, North Carolina, August 10
Kassel, Germany, August 10
Perugia, Italy, August 11
Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts, August 16
Mooroopna, Australia, August 17
Bushnell, Florida, August 28
Rogers, Breakfast, Arkansas, August 31
25—1983
Vaaler, Norway, July 19
Haugesund, Norway, July 19
Far East Washington, District of Columbia, July 26
Annecy, France, July 29
Harlan Golden K, Iowa, August 17
Corigliano, Italy, August 29
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New Clubs and Sponsors
These clubs were organized by the sponsoring clubs listed:
Dekalb County, Tennessee—Putnam County, Tennessee
Livingston, Montana—Bozeman, Montana
Desert Ridge, Arizona—Carefree, Arizona
Fort Worth Poly-Wesleyan, Texas—Fort Worth, Texas
Tallahassee Southside, Florida—Capital City, Tallahassee; Tallahassee-Killearas; Tallahassee Northside, Florida
Jacksonville, Arkansas—North Little Rock, Arkansas
Greater Ceres, California—Modesto, California
Northwest Summit City, Indiana—John Chapman; Northeast Fort Wayne, Indiana
Evansville Eastland, Indiana—Evansville-Green River, Indiana
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