AROUND CAPITAL CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES BY JEN WOLFF, GOVERNOR-ELECT Can you sense a change in the air? I’ve been feeling it recently. Since Midyear Conference, where we had wall to wall Kiwanians in our workshop rooms, excited chatter at sessions, and eager members in their KIWANIS shirts packing meals for the hungry... there’s an electricity. Things are opening up. People are eager to be together and make a difference. And our Kiwanis Clubs are here to welcome them with open arms. We may have lost a lot during this pandemic. But we have also gained lessons on the importance of connection, and how flexibility is necessary. I want to thank our leaders, PG David Lurie, PG Dennis Baugh, and Gov. Elana Garder for getting us through the tough times. Now that we are on the other side, it is time to get to work and seize those new opportunities. Our team is
District Opportunities for Next Year District Convention and Midyear Planning Do you enjoy planning events? Our Conventions and Conferences Committees are looking for help with planning our 2023 Midyear Conference in Arlington, VA and District Convention in Richmond, VA. Some of the committee roles include: Secretary, Budget, Decorations, Exhibitors, Family Engagement/Tours, Physical Arrangement, Entertainment, Public Relations, Registration, Service Project, Sponsorships/Ads, Speakers VIPs, and Workshops. You can sign up to help with a particular event, and check off the role you prefer at this form here.
working hard to bring clubs the tools they will need to be strong. In order for us to do that, we need clubs to take an honest look inward so that we can go ONWARD. Have you figured out what your club is good at and what you can improve on? Have you taken advantage of these fabulous ACE Tools to help you see what needs to be done to take your club to the next level? If this seems daunting, you can reach out to your Lt. Governor to request a Club Coach, who is certified to help your club succeed. Email them today! There are exciting programs coming our way, and I look forward to this journey with all of you as we Mend Our World so that we can Create Brighter Futures.
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If you have any ideas or observations that you would like to bring to my attention, OR if you wish to serve on a District Committee next year, you can email me at jen.wolff@capitaldistrictkiwanis.org!
Lt. Governor-Elect Positions Available We are working to fill the 2022-23 Leadership Team! We currently have a few Lt. Governor-Designate positions that are vacant. If you are a Past President from divisions 5, 6, 17, & 20, please consider this worthwhile position. You will join the rest of the team in Virginia Beach in May for our training conference. To get started, you will need to complete the District PreElection Pledge. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 15
The Capital Kiwanian
Jen with the newly elected SLP Governors - Izza Ahmad (Key Club) and Akilah Richards (CKI)
