Kiwanis Alabama DCON 2015 Program

Alabama District

Convention Program

August 7-8, 2015 Embassy Suites - Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Friday, August 7 4:00 p.m. 1. Opening General Session.............................................. 5 Mayor Walt Maddox & Kiwanis History 5:30 p.m.

Reception and Cocktail party....................................... 5

7:00 p.m. 2. Celebrating Kiwanis 100 Years..................................... 6 Dinner Governor Robert Bentley

Saturday August 8 9:00 a.m. 3. Secrets of Successful Clubs........................................... 7 John Croyle, “Big Oak Ranch” 9:45 a.m. 4. Kiwanis Family History Celebration........................... 8 10:45 a.m. 5. Stories of Kiwanis Success............................................ 9 “Founding Family- Holiday Inns”, Kemmons Wilson Jr. 12:15 p.m. 6. Kiwanis Interclub Celebration................................... 10 Fred Hunter, “Absolutely Alabama” 1:30 p.m. 7. Business meeting...........................................................11 Kiwanis for the Future 3:00 p.m.

Adjourn

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WELCOME Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa Erin Wiggins, President Greetings! I’d like to take a moment to personally welcome each of you to Tuscaloosa on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa. We hope that you enjoy your stay, check out our local shops and cuisine, and soak up the fellowship of Kiwanians from around the state.

As we come together to celebrate 100 years of Kiwanis in Alabama, may we fondly cherish the memories of the past yet also be motivated to find new ways to accomplish as we serve others. Happy Birthday Kiwanis!

Tuscaloosa Kiwanis Club Johnathon Hood, President

On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa, I would like to welcome you to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama District Kiwanis Convention. Being the 100th year of Kiwanis, this event holds extra special meaning. I am so glad that you could be a part of Kiwanis history by celebrating at this event. I hope you take advantage of everything that is offered at this convention and enjoy our great city.

2015 Convention Committee: Co-Chair: Events Coordinator Erin Wiggins, Co-Chair: Session Coordinator Tommy Smith

Session 1 Glenda Webb

Session 2 Othni Lathram

Session 3 Linda Forte

Session 4 Wayne Ford

Session 5 Jonathon Hood

Session 6 Erin Wiggins

Session 7 Jim Jayne Registration: Audiovisual: Hotel Liaison: Community: Treasurer: Publicist: Sponsored youth: Program planning:

Betty Whisenant & Troy Whisenant Robert Lanoux Glenda Webb Jonathon Hood Cheri Bogart Kyle Pierce Kathy Byrd Brian Rodgers, Pat Manasco, and Bob McCurley

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BRIAN S. RODGERS

Governor- 2014-2015 Alabama District of Kiwanis International

Welcome to the Annual Alabama District Convention of Kiwanis International’s. I am so glad that you are joining us to celebrate this historic time in our organization’s history. For 100 years Kiwanis has made a difference in the lives of children in the communities we live in, throughout our country and the world. Whether it is through early childhood literacy, supporting our local Children's Hospital of Alabama, supporting athletic programs, building and renovating safe places to play, or saving mothers and babies throughout the world from preventable deaths, we are united in making tomorrow a brighter day for the children we serve.

I am so grateful for the dedicated Kiwanis members here in Tuscaloosa who have worked diligently to make this a memorable experience for you. I hope you leave reinvigorated and return to your home clubs with ideas to increase the impact in your communities.

We stand on the shoulders of great men and women who have left us a bright legacy. I am glad that you are joining me on this journey as we pave a path into the next century of serving the children of the world.

I will leave you with a challenge. We cannot do this alone. We need you to be our ambassadors in your home communities. Love It, Live It and Share It with others so we can welcome new members to join us as we boldly go into the next century. I promise they will have ideas and energies that will inspire us all. Before October 1, I would love for each club in our District to add 5 more members to your rosters. Together we can once again prove to the world that Kiwanis is as relevant as ever, as the needs are even greater.

Enjoy this weekend and thank you for your service!

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ALABAMA DISTRICT KIWANIS CONVENTION 2015 Friday, August 7, 2015: Pre-convention meetings: Noon:

Kiwanis Board Lunch (By Invitation Only) Druid Room

1:00-2:00

2014-2015 Kiwanis Board Meeting Governor Brian Rodgers Druid Room

1:00- 2:00

R.I.F. Meeting: Cathy Gafford Capstone Room

2:00-3:00

District Foundation Board Meeting: Gordon Ruggles, President Capstone Room

2:00-3:00

Club Presidents Joint Meeting (2014-15 & 2015-16) Governor Brian Rodgers & Governor-Elect Bob Palys, Druid Room

3:00-3:45

Past Governors meeting: Wayne Sisk, Chair Yellowhammer Room

4:00- 8:00

Children’s program Kathy Byrd Board Room

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015: 4:00

1. Opening General Session - Kiwanis History

Posting of colors: Scouts Jack Rodgers and Maggie Rodgers with Laura Rodgers Music provided by University of Alabama Pledge of Allegiance: Ben Taylor, Lt. Gov.

Invocation: Reverend Molly Clark

Welcome to the Celebration: Governor Brian Rogers President John Button Convention Committee: Tommy Smith & Betty Whisenant

Introduction of Speaker: Glenda Webb

MAYOR WALT MADDOX, TUSCALOOSA

America during the past 100 years Alabama Kiwanis and Kiwanis International History

Governor Brian Rodgers

Bob McCurley Past President KIF

5:30 Reception: Tickets required 5

7:00 p.m. 2. Celebrating Kiwanis 100 Years

Call to Order: Governor Brian Rodgers

America: Jessica Procter, Miss Tuscaloosa, 2016

Invocation: Jim Jayne

DINNER

Introduction of Speaker: Othni Lathram

GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY

Recognitions: Governor Brian Rodgers Current District Board Past Lt. Governors

Past International Kiwanis Officers Key Club Governor Circle K Governor Key Club International President Sponsored Youth Advisors Current and Past club Presidents Past Governors (by decades )

Dinner Music: Circle K Governor Jessica Bloom

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SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2015: 7:00 - 9:00

Breakfast for Hotel guests:

9:00 3.

General Session: Secrets of Successful Clubs

Introduction of Speaker: Linda Forte

SPEAKER: John Croyle “Big Oak Ranch”

Introductions: Governor Brian Rodgers #1 Birmingham Club, President Ralph Cook #2 Gadsden, President Lynn McCain #4 Huntsville, Vice-President Glen Smith #6 Montgomery, President-Elect Ed Livingston

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9:45 4. General Session: Kiwanis Family History

Introductions: Wayne Ford Governor Brian Rodgers:

The Kiwanis Family

Kiwanis Beginning: Ralph Cook President Alabama’s First Club Key Club History: Jacob Dennis Key Club Governor Circle K History: Jessica Bloom, Circle K Governor Builders Club History: Kevin Yates District Administrator Aktion Clubs History: Glenda Selman District Administrator K-Kids History: Philip Selman District Administrator 10:30- 10:45 Break 8

10:45 5. General Session: Stories of Kiwanis Success

Introduction of Speaker: Jim Jayne

FOUNDING FAMILY- HOLIDAY INNS Kemmons Wilson Jr.

STORIES OF KIWANIANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

International Leadership: Past Governor, Joel Williams KIF: IDD & Eliminate: Past Governor, Tammy Driskill

Kiwanians in Politics: Past Governor, Gerald Waldrop

Children’s Playgrounds: Past Governors: Karla Moons & Pam Fleming

Montgomery’s Case for Planned Giving: President, Elect Ed Livingston

Reading is Fundamental: Cathy Gafford

11:45 to 12:15 Break: Check out of Hotel 9

12:15 to 1:15 6. Interclub Lunch Celebration Call to Order: Brian Rodgers

Pledge: Arnold Singer America: Katherine Gates Invocation: Jerry McClain LUNCH

Introduction of Speaker: Erin Wiggins

Kiwanis is “Absolutely Alabama”

Speaker: Fred Hunter

Recognition of Clubs

Pat Manasco, District Secretary (Club recognitions by video) 1:15 to 1:30 Break

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1:30 to 3:00 7. Business Session: “Kiwanis for the Future�

Presiding: Governor Brian Rodgers

Reports: Kiwanis International Convention, 2015: Brian Rodgers Kiwanis International Foundation: Joel Williams Eliminate: Tammy Driskill District Foundation: Gordon Ruggles Sponsored Youth Organizations: Formula: Jamie Brabston Constitution and Resolutions: Tammy Driskill

Memorials: Reverend Molly Clark Special Awards and Presentations: Lt. Governor Awards Jean Dean Courage Award Kiwanis & Foundations Awards On to Conventions: Pat Manasco Toronto: June 23-26, 2016 Birmingham: August 7-9, 2016

Governor Brian Rodgers Farewell Address

Elections: Brian Rodgers Retirement & Installation of Officers: Bob McCurley, Past KI Vice President & President KIF Comments: Governor Designate Bob Palys 3:00 Adjourn 3:15

Post-Convention District Board Meeting Governor Designate Bob Palys, Presiding

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District Board 2014-2015 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 Division 10 Division 11 Division 12 Division 13 Division 14

Charles Jones, Huntsville Pam Fleming, Sheffield Pollyanna Higgs, Jasper Betty Whisenant, Tuscaloosa Colean Black, Homewood-Mountain Brook Armand St Raymond, Birmingham Tammy Driskill, Gadsden Darrell Parker, Pell City David Taylor, Millbrook-Coosada Ben Taylor, Tallassee Joel Williams, Troy Paul England, Monroeville Mark Kellerman, Fairhope and Eastern Shore Karla Moons, Azalea City, Mobile

District Board 2015-2016 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 Division 10 Division 11 Division 12 Division 13 Division 14

Pam Fleming, Sheffield Robert Lanoux, Tuscaloosa Robert Brown, Hoover Metro Armand St. Raymond, Birmingham Mike Tyson, Anniston Pete Storey, Childersburg Michael Fritz, Capital City Ben Taylor, Tallassee George McCleary, Ozark Jonathan Dick, Monroeville Mark Kellerman, Fairhope & Eastern Shore Kim Collum, Azalea City

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OBJECTS OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL 1. To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

2. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

3. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.

4. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.

5. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities.

6. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.

To order: The First 100 Years of Kiwanis P.O. Box 861287 Tuscaloosa, Al. 35406 ALABAMA DISTRICT KIWANIS HISTORY 1915-2015

ALABAMA DISTRICT KIWANIS HISTORY The First 100 Years of Kiwanis

McCurley

$10:00 at convention $15:00 after convention 14

Thank you to our Sponsors for the Convention

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