Carolina Kiwanian Summer 2021

Carolinas District

Carolina Kiwanian Summer 2021 Summer 2020

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arolinas Kiwanians, we are in the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 Kiwanis year and game. Less than 90 days remain to achieve goals for our district and clubs. Team Kiwanis,, let’s continue to Play Kiwanis Hard, Play Smart, and Play Together.

Thanks to vaccinations, the professional actions of public health officials, and prudent policies set by Kiwanis and its clubs, we are moving past the Covid- 19 pandemic. Thank you to every Carolinas club and member for loyalty to Kiwanis,

and move to the 2021-2022 Carolinas year with its theme of “Engage and Share the Mission.”

On Friday, August 27, Governor-Elect Joe Crostic will host a capstone experience for incoming lieutenant governors.

We will hold our annual district board meeting. The Carolinas District Foundation also will hold its annual board meeting.

Everyone will be on their own Friday evening to enjoy the great restaurants and entertainment in downtown Greenville.

To comply with Kiwanis Covid-19 guidelines and to promote safety, we are limiting attendance to only 160 Kiwanians and guests.

Registration is only $85, a bargain. Please join us in Greenville. It will great to get the team together in person.

To register, please visit www. carolinakiwanis.org.

It has been a privilege to serve as your governor this year, the first year of the second century of Carolinas Kiwanis. Thank you all for your encouragement and hard work. The best is yet to come.

NOTE FROM THE GOVERNOR our mission, and our creative service to children and youth in your communities. Now more than ever, #KidsNeedKiwanis #CommunitiesNeedKiwanis and #KiwanisNeedsKiwanians. #KiwanisNeedsKiwanians.

Toward a “new normal,” the Carolinas returns to in-person gatherings. On August 27-28, 27-28, we are holding our Carolinas District Education and Leadership Conference (CDK ELC) in Greenville, SC at the downtown Hyatt Regency Greenville.. You may recall we Greenville met there for DCON in 2019.

They gave us great hospitality, and we expect the same this year.

Our theme for CDK ELC will be “Get Back in The Game.”

It makes for a good transition as we complete this year

On Saturday, August 28, we will convene from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We will present three keynote speakers and four educational forums. The forums will offer ideas to strengthen your club’s membership, service, and fundraising. We will have a luncheon with featured speaker and presentations. Kiwanis International Trustee Chuck Fletcher, our 2021-22 counselor, will retire our officers and install our new officers. Awards and recognitions will be presented throughout the day. Carolinas Kiwanis fellowship!

Due to Covid-19, we will not have an in-person house of delegates. We will hold virtual elections just as we did last August.

Every day, I have posted to the Carolinas District’s Facebook page a Kiwanis thought of the day and an inspirational quote of the day. My quote for this article comes from the movie, Caddy Shack. Ty Webb (played

by Chevy Chase) says, “there is a force in the universe that makes things happen, and all you have to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking. Let things happen. And be the ball.”

Carolinas Kiwanians, Kiwanis is the force that makes things happen. Be the ball!

Yours in Kiwanis Service,

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K I WA N I S EVENTS The Carolinas District is working on new and innovative ways to keep events happening during the pandemic. For the foreseeable future, FREE Zoom Webinars will happen at least twice a month with forums intended to strengthen your club.

Schedule July 22 - Succession Planning & District Committees

Make sure your incoming club officers are ready to take over in October. Come join us to learn how and learn about the different opportunities available at the District level!

August 4 District New Member Orientation

Have some new members that need Kiwanis Orientation? Want to brush up on your Kiwanis information! Join us for a New Member Orientation session hosted by the district.

CAROLINAS DISTRICT E D U C AT I O N CONFERENCE

AUGUST 28

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

CHRIS WHITE

BOARD

Governor

REGISTER TODAY!

TRUSTEES:

DAN BRUBAKER

JENNIFER HETHCOX

TIM CLARKE

CHARLES KAY

DONNIE ELLIS

MIKE KIRCHNER

District Secretary

ALICE GARLAND

MARTHA LUCAS

ELIZABETH TEZZA

BERNIE GRANT

JOE CROSTIC

Governor-Elect

JON HETHCOX

Immediate Past Governor

LEAH MORETZ

District Treasurer

On the cover: The Reidsville Club had a lot of fun handing out water at the Wake Forest 4th of July Children’s Parade! Read more on page 14.

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LT. G O V E R N O R S

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DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVES MEMBERSHIP GROWTH DISTRICT EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DISTRICT OFFICER ELECTIONS AROUND THE DISTRICT ADOPT-A-SCHOOL HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WELCOME TO KIWANIS - NEW MEMBERS

GEORGE DIXON Division 1 RON KUEBLER Division 2 CHRIS HUGHES Division 3 JOANNE LEDONNE Division 5

CURTIS RICHIE Division 10 JIM THORNTON Division 11 MAX RODDEN Division 12

VACANT Division 6 BRITTANY LOVE Division 7

GUY WHILDEN Division 13 BEVERLY CARROLL Division 14

LYNN JONES

Division 8

ARNOLD GORDON-BRAY Division 15 VACANT Division 17 MIKE HADLEY Division 18

JIM TURNBULL Division 24 MARSHALL HOBSON Division 25 CYNTHIA BRYANT Division 26

VACANT Division 20 HELEN LUKOW-WILLIAMS Division 21 BRAD LEWIS Division 23

* Divisions 6 and 17 remain vacant. Division 16 has become part of Division

15 and Divisions 4, 9, 19 and 22 were removed when the District restructured.

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DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CONTEST MAY - JULY 2021 It’s not too late to enter the current district membership contest!

All clubs that add (and pay for) new members between May 1 July 31 will be entered into our district contest. Winner to receive free registration and two nights stay to our District Convention in 2022! The more members you add, the more chances your club has.

Click here for details.

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING TWO OR MORE MEMBERS

Thank you to all the Kiwanians in the Carolinas that sponsored two or more members so far this year.

The number after their name corresponds to the number sponsored.

Aiken Brad Lewis (2) Harvey Krape (4)

North Brunswick Cynthia Bryant (3) Eric Mens (2)

Seven Lakes William Pratt (2) Arthur Spong, Jr. (5)

Banner Elk Jim Swinkola (3)

N Myrtle Beach - Little River Kay Mamo (4) Tracey Penland (2)

Shallotte S Brunswick Isl’s Mike Kirchner (3)

Pembroke Amira Hunt (2) Faline Dial (2)

Southport - Oak Island Joe Crostic (2)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Doug Day (2) Coats Sandra Howard (2) Forest City Sarah Merrison-McEntire (2) Fuquay-Varina Mike Dorman (3) Goldsboro Rebecca Craig (4) Goldsboro Golden K Joseph Michael Harrold (2) Lexington Gary Frank Cagle (2)

Pittsboro Kathryn Leary (2) Robeson-Lumberton Brianna Goodwin-Davis (2) Erika Nolley (4) Rocky Mount Louis O’Neal (2) Salisbury Thomas McElveen (3) The Sandhills, Moore Co Janet Galloway (3)

Spring Lake, Cumberland Co Kamal Watkins (21) Summerville Tim Shepherd (2) Sumter Lisa Rosdail (2) Walter Wilson, Jr. (5) Sunrise, Goldsboro Elliott Futrell (2) Topsail Island Area, Surf City Nicki Swafford (4) CAROLINA KIWANIAN |

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT IS POSSIBLE DURING THE PANDEMIC With approximately 90 days remaining in this Kiwanis year, it’s time to spark the member ember. The future is now! How clubs address membership topics such as retention, engagement, and membership growth today will determine how clubs are able to address the needs of children in the future.

For many clubs, the pandemic has ceased membership growth and, in some cases, membership engagement. However, a number of clubs in the Carolinas District have kept the ember burning and have reached out to members to ensure they are still in game. Many of those clubs are also experiencing membership growth between 10% - 166%. Your club can, too!

Membership growth is absolutely possible in the pandemic. The method to growing your club is determined by your club leadership. The possibilities are endless. Here are a few tips:

-Form a Membership Committee.

- Contact each member of your club to get them back in the game.

- Contact members by phone, send a handwritten note or consider virtual options.

- Engage members to identify new members sooner rather than later.

- Participate in CDK Incentives and Contests.

- Invite a guest to a club meeting, fundraiser, or social event.

- Focus on a specific group such as young professionals, professions such as educators, retirees, empty nesters, new comings to your community, etc.

- Start a guest book at meetings and use it invite guests to return in the future.

- Invite people who have a passion for service or who serve children professionally.

- Consider Corporate membership.

When promoting Kiwanis, get every member involved and on the same page. There is no better time to invite than now. Studies show that Americans are lonelier than ever.

People need to feel connected. Kiwanis is a great place to get connected while making a difference. Invite someone to Kiwanis TODAY who can help change a child’s trajectory. It takes a village! Membership in Kiwanis is the number one thing Kiwanians need to do to better serve the needs of children. Let’s go! Let’s serve, lead, and grow together today!

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Membership Stats Top 10 Clubs Official membership numbers were released for the second half of the Kiwanis year (Oct. 2020- June 2021). Here are our top 10 in net growth.

1. Spring Lake/Cumberland County +24 2. North Brunswick +12 3. Goldsboro +10 4. North Myrtle Beach

+9 5. Seven Lakes +9 6. Sumter +8 7. Pembroke

+7 8. Banner Elk

+7 9. Darlington +7 10. Summerville +5

141% 60% 166% 43% 24% 19% 41% 31% 14% 27%

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Fourth Quarter Webinar Offerings Take advantage of this opportunity to make your club stronger!

For this third quarter, we're offering at least 3 FREE forums, all at 7:00 pm.

July 22

Thursday, July 22: Succession Planning & Carolinas District Offerings 7:00 pm

August 4

Wednesday, August 4: District-Wide New Member Orientation 7:00 pm

September 18

Saturday, September 18: Club Leadership Education 9:00 am - 1:00pm

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KIWANIS EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Hyatt Regency August 28, 2021 Greenville, SC Limited to the first 160 registrants

Get back in the game! Increase the positive impact your club makes in the lives of children.

Attend the 2021 Kiwanis Education and Leadership Conference and be in the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why Kiwanis matters.

Regular Rate: $85 through July 24 Late Rate: $89 through August 5 There will be NO onsite registration.

After August 5: $100 You must call the district office (800-739-1827) for availability.

Health Protocols All attendees must attest they have been fully vaccinated defined by the CDC. "Fully vaccinated" means “I have received my complete vaccine regimen, and 14 days or more has passed since my final shot,” or have tested for COVID-19 and received a negative test result within 4 days of the first day that the attendee will be attending meetings. Without full vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result with a date no earlier than 8/25/21 must be presented to be granted entry.

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DISTRICT OFFICER ELECTIONS At the April District Board Meeting, the Carolinas District board declared that emergency conditions still exist from COVID-19. Due to any unknown variables from the pandemic and in consideration of the health and well-being of our membership, the board voted unanimously to hold a one-day special educational event Saturday, August 28 that will follow all KI guidelines including social distancing.

Because of this declaration of emergency, 2021 district officer elections will be done virtually and follow the guidelines set by Kiwanis International (and our district bylaws) for special meetings, and delegates-at-large will be the only people voting for our candidates this year. Delegates-at-Large will also vote upon one resolution to endorse Gary Cooper for Kiwanis International Vice President as submitted by the Resolutions Committee and unanimously supported by the Carolinas District Board of Trustees.

See below.

According to our district’s bylaws, all District officers, Past Governors, Past Lieutenant Governors, and Lt. Governors-Designate of the district who are active members of a club in the district shall be delegates-at-large.

The special election will be held Monday, August 23 through Wednesday, August 25.

Delegates-at-large will be able to vote any time within this 48 hour time-frame, but may only vote once.

Then, Saturday afternoon, August 28, at our educational conference, we will announce the winners on Facebook Live.

CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION GARY “COOP” COOPER FOR KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Whereas, Gary “Coop” Cooper, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville, NC, has served Kiwanis at the club, division and district levels, and as Carolinas District Governor during the 2014-15 administrative year, and Whereas, Coop has served faithfully on many district committees, including currently serving as Chairman of the Boys and Girls Homes of NC, President of the Past Governors Council and as President of the Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation, and Whereas, Coop diligently has represented and continues to represent the Carolinas District in his role as a 2019-2022 Kiwanis International Trustee, Therefore, be it resolved that the Delegates-at-Large of the Carolinas District of Kiwanis International, at its 2021 Delegates-at-Large meeting August 23 - 25, 2021, through its online election, endorse Gary “Coop” Cooper for election to the office of Kiwanis International Vice President at the 2022 Kiwanis International Convention for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2022.

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EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Due to any unknown variables from the pandemic and in consideration of the health and well-being of our membership, the board voted unanimously to hold a oneday special educational event. Below please find the overall schedule.

9:00 - 9:45 am Opening Session Tabari Wallace, Keynote Speaker 9:45 - 10:00 am Break 10:00 - 10:45 am Concurrent Forums

1) Shop with Scrip - a Flexible Fundraiser

2) Membership during the Pandemic 10:45 - 11:00 am Break 11:00 - 11:45 am Plenary Session - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Robert Moo Young, KI DEI Committee Member Come learn about the new tools Kiwanis International is developing to help each of our clubs aspire to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

11:45 - Noon Break NOON - 2:00 PM LUNCHEON - Dan Kenney, Keynote Speaker 2:00 - 2:15 pm Break 2:15 - 3:00 pm Plenary Session - How to Lead During Times of Change Tabari Wallace, NC Principal of the Year Tabari Wallace has developed quite a reputation in North Carolina education. In Craven County, where he's led three different schools in the past six years, people call him the school transformation expert. On the state level, he was named the NC 2018 Principal of the Year.

Get inspired to be what your community needs during these times of change.

3:00 - 3:15 pm Break 3:15 - 4:00 pm Business Session* Due to any unknown variables from the pandemic and in consideration of the health and well-being of our membership, the board voted unanimously to hold 2021 district officer elections virtually following the guidelines set by Kiwanis International (and our district bylaws) for special meetings; delegates-at-large will be the only people voting electronically for our candidates this year. During this business session, all newly elected officers will be announced and will include remarks by the winners. *This session will be broadcast on Facebook Live for free.

4:00 - 4:15 pm Break 4:15 - 5:00 pm Closing Session During our closing session, our incoming Kiwanis International Board Counselor, Chuck Fletcher, will retire the 2020-21 district officers and install the 2021-22 District team. Come here our incoming Governor Joe Crostic's vision for the Carolinas District.

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MARY WINFREE FOR GOVERNOR-ELECT Mary Winfree was raised in Pembroke, NC, a small town in Robeson County, by two selfless parents who taught her to serve others. Mary studied Accounting at Robeson Community College and Kings College before becoming a military spouse. Mary is a Partner and Vice President of Business Development in The Staffing Alliance, a full-service staffing company, based in Lumberton, NC with business partners in North and South Carolina. She is the proud mom of 3 intelligent, beautiful daughters and an innovative, entrepreneurial son; and Mimi to 8 grandchildren who are even smarter, cuter, and more talented than her own children.

Mary became a member of Kiwanis of Robeson – Lumberton in April 2010. She joined the club’s board six months later and has served in leadership since 2011 in addition to positions such as Programs Chair, Fundraising Chairperson, Service Leadership Program Chairperson and advisor to Circle K at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Lumberton High School Key Club. She has assisted with the club’s social events, lead numerous service projects, and was instrumental in forming a Past Presidents Council in 2019. Mary was named Kiwanian of the Year in 2012. Mary served as the club’s first female President in 2013-2014, the year the club celebrated its 90th Anniversary, and a second term in 2019-2020.

Mary served two consecutive terms as Lt. Governor of Division 26 during which she was recognized as an Outstanding Lt. Governor and as a Formula Role Model for membership growth. Mary served one term as Region 5 Trustee of the Carolinas District and was a member of the Carolinas District Disaster Relief Committee. Currently, Mary serves as Immediate Past President of Kiwanis Club of Robeson-Lumberton and as the Carolinas District of Kiwanis Membership Development Chairperson. She is a member of the Past Presidents Council and the club’s Membership Committee.

Following Hurricane Florence, Mary led the collaborative effort of five Carolinas District Kiwanis clubs, various Key Clubs and UNCP Circle K, as well as clubs in the New York District, and in Virginia to provide disaster relief in Robeson County. In addition to funds received from the Kiwanis International Children’s Fund and the Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation for Disaster Relief, the clubs raised approximately $50k and collected donations of disaster relief items that were distributed in partnership with the Public Schools of Robeson County, the Department of Social Services, and Communities in Schools. The event gained Kiwanis International recognition and was featured in Kiwanis Children’s Fund fundraising efforts. Mary received the 2019 Governor’s Special Commendation Award for her leadership in the project.

During Mary’s term as Region 5 Trustee, she planned and organized two Kiwanis One Day events at Lake Waccamaw Boy and Girls Home. One of which involved redecorating the Kiwanis Cottage. Her leadership resulted in the collective efforts of clubs across the region and participation of 105 Kiwanis volunteers at the Kiwanis One Day of service. As District Membership Development Chairperson, she has led educational webinars and was featured on Kiwanis International’s Facebook Live Program Lunch With A Leader.

In addition to Kiwanis service, Mary has served on the Robeson United Way Board of Directors, Lumberton Chamber of Commerce Board, and Robeson Community College Foundation Board of Directors, as well as on several committees at the University of North Carolinas at Pembroke and Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She served as Ombudsman to the USS Toledo (submarine, United States Navy) and was a Girl Scout Leader, Board Secretary of the Norman, Oklahoma Indian Education Committee and Parent Teacher Association Vice President at Pembroke Elementary School, Pembroke, NC. Mary Winfree resides in Lumberton, NC. Mary enjoys weekends at the coast, do-it-yourself projects, attending sporting events, listening to live music, family gatherings, and promoting Kiwanis.

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AROUND THE DISTRICT

It’s official, the Kiwanis Club of Columbia and their friends from Division 23 were ready to “Get Back in the Game!” Fun times at the Columbia Fireflies game was had by all! Special thanks to the Kiwanis members who came in from Aiken, Camden, Orangeburg and NE Columbia!

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The Kiwanis Club of Georgetown is selling GeorgetownOpoly games to help fund school service leadership programs.

The Reidsville Club had a lot of fun handing out water at the Wake Forest 4th of July Children’s Parade! The kids were beaming with smiles, a gentle breeze and mild temperatures made for the PERFECT weather, and by the end they handed out over 300 water bottles!

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Very festive Morgan Hansen is the Waynesville Kiwanis Mascot and helps them on flag days putting out American flags.

Asheboro Kiwanians and their families enjoyed a night out at McCrary Park to watch Amercian Legion Post 45 take on High Point.

Unfortunately, Randolph County came out on the short end of a 9-7 game.

The Goldsboro Kiwanis Club is offering free rides on their Kiwanis Train now through August 25.

Got the Kiwanis logo out in your community?

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RISK MANAGEMENT FAQ’S

by Doug Day, Risk Management Coordinator

Waivers KI’s policies have not changed from the beginning of the pandemic. They will not dictate to the clubs that the waiver is required but it is strongly recommended. The waiver adds a legal protection to the clubs by disclosing the potential risks to anyone attending a meeting or an event. Signing the waiver exempts the club from potential liability. The waiver was recommended because, effective November 1. 2020, coverage for communicable diseases was excluded under the KI General Liability policy.

As more and more states and local government agencies relax the mask and social distancing requirements, the waiver becomes less of a legal necessity. As always, it is a club decision as to whether to require a waiver or not. Please follow state and local guidelines.

If a waiver is required by a club to attend and/or work at an event and there are minors, is a parent or guardian’s signature required? No. However, it is strongly recommended. (Minors do not have the same legal rights as adults. Without the waiver being signed by an adult or guardian, the waiver may be invalid.)

Kiwanis recommends that the waivers be saved at least until the statute of limitations for the state expires, but you might want to keep them a few years longer.

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Team Sponsorship

Any time Kiwanis International is associated with a team there is the potential for liability. They have not seen a claim related to team sponsorship, but that does not mean that it could not happen.

The potential for liability is related to the extent of Kiwanis involvement. If it is purely financial or if a Kiwanis member is the coach, the liability to Kiwanis itself is minimal. The more involvement by the Kiwanis club indicates the potential for liability.

Another question is whether a player on a sponsored team is considered a volunteer.

Typically, no. If the player is a participant only on a sponsored team they would not be considered a volunteer. However, if the volunteer is in an event that is sponsored by Kiwanis, then the player may be considered a true volunteer (opinion). Anyone can be sued or included on a lawsuit. The more the player participates in a Kiwanis sponsored event, the more they are considered a volunteer and the greater the chances of Kiwanis being legally liable.

Venue/Athletic Field Sponsorship Kiwanis has been included in lawsuit where our only involvement in the venue was financial. Kiwanis was not involved in the operation nor maintenance of the operation. However. because Kiwanis was associated with the venue it was named in the lawsuit. This is an example of a situation where the venue owner provides Kiwanis with a Hold Harmless Agreement and provides the club with a certificate of insurance naming the club and Kiwanis International as Additional Insured on the insurance policy. The forms can be found at Kiwanis.org/ liability.

YOUNG CHILDREN Your International Young Children Committee was pleased to bring you four outstanding programs for the recent virtual Leadership and Education Conference.

The focus was on Education (Literacy), Safety and Nutrition . Each program left you with a project or projects that you could use for your own club projects . We hope you were able to access them while attending the conference or in follow up days that are available. If not, we will feature them individually in the project space of the upcoming newsletters that are published monthly.

Never has there been a more important time to reach out to our young children.

Given the pandemic (better but still with us) many of our young children have been in great need of care (child abuse, food shortage, school only virtually or not at all and medical care).

Kiwanians are the best advocates for young children. We are their best volunteers for helping them “Learn, Laugh, Love and Play.” Thank You for all you do and do so very well for our young children .

DISTRICT SERVICE INITIATIVE: Adopt-A-School #KidsNeedKiwains #CommunitiesNeedKiwanis #SchoolsNeedKiwanis The 2020-2021 Kiwanis year is an incredibly challenging time for our schools. Covid-19 has severely impacted society, particularly education. Schools are trying to balance the need for in person education with public health and safety for all. Some are meeting in person, remotely, or with some hybrid method. In many areas, Kiwanis clubs that have been active partners for years are unable to be on campus. Despite restrictions, schools need all the help and support they can get.

Barbara Day, Carolinas Young Children Chair

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District Board Meeting Highlights

The Carolinas District Board meets on the second Monday of the month.

Below are highlights from the meetings.

Approved Ron Kuebler as the Aktion Club District Administrator.

Approved the May - July membership contest.

Approved a policy change to allow new club opening reimbursements after the first 8 applicants have paid.

Approved the New Member Fee Bylaws amendment to prorated dues for new members as prescribed by Kiwanis International.

Unanimously endorsed Gary “Coop” Cooper for Kiwanis International Vice President.

Read the minutes here.

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A Kiwanis Service Leadership Program for Adults with Disabilities The Carolinas District Aktion Club Committee thanks you for the support your club has given our Aktion Clubs in the past. As you are aware, this has been a challenging year for all of us, but we are pleased to report that many of our Aktion Clubs are active and strong thanks to their Kiwanis Advisors.

We normally have a three-day Carolinas District Aktion Club Convention in September at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, NC. This year, in September, we are having a two-day (2 hours each day) Zoom Convention which we think is going to be very exciting for our members and an enjoyable experience for all.

We will be having our Speech, Talent and Poster Contests along with the “Club Single Service Award” and “Club Recognition Awards”. We are expecting to have over 200 participants from 34 clubs on Zoom and will be giving out door prizes each day. The winners of the contests and awards will be receiving ribbons and medals. We would like to purchase t-shirts for all the participants as a “Thank You” for attending and staying so strong during the pandemic to distribute at the end of the convention.

Because of your generosity in the past, we are reaching out to your Kiwanis Club to donate funds for our door prizes, ribbons/medals and T-shirts. If you could find it in your hearts to send $40, $60, $80 or even $100, we would so appreciate it. Of course, we will be thanking all of our Club Sponsors during the Convention.

Please send your donations by August 15, to Carolinas District Aktion Club Administrator Ronald C Kuebler, PO Box 336, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

Click here for a copy of our “Poster” for our twoday Zoom meeting, and join us for this fun-filled two day conference.

Sincerely, Ronald C Kuebler Carolinas District Aktion Club Admnistrator.

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Grants/Contributions Your club’s gift matters.

The Foundation is currently exploring new ways to assist District programs.

This takes money.

If there are areas where you believe the Foundation can be of greater service please email President Gary Cooper (coopdbcoop@nc.rr.com) or Secretary/Treasurer Stan Perry (perry8@clemson.edu) and let us know.

Be an advocate for your Foundation.

The phrase on the back of the Carl B. Hyatt medallion, which was coined by PDG Stan Perry during the 1997-1998 year, sums up why we do what we do: “…because every child deserves a hero. “

Apply for a grant here

Carolinas Key Club pushed forward during a very difficult 20-21 school year. About 45% of our Key Clubs did not meet in person or virtually for the entire school year. Because of this challenge, the 2122 school year will be one that will require patience as we have many new advisors and officers that are starting without previous experience to rely on. In addition, most advisors will not know amended school policies related to meetings and events until they return in August; this may mean a continued restriction on returning to Key Club normalcy.

Even during a slow year when some of our clubs did meet, district officers excelled. We are proud to again have 4 executive officers achieve distinguished status, and 5 Lt. Governors were distinguished as well. Here is a breakdown of our 20-21 award winners: Julia Kasper, Distinguished District Editor; Jackson White, Distinguished District Secretary; Jake Kornegay, Distinguished District Treasurer; Raghav Chari, Distinguished District Governor. Annie Luong, Pranay Koneru, Ore Falaki, Aasha Paredes, and Yadira Paz-Martinez, all distinguished Lt. Governors; WEST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL, Distinguished DIAMOND level Club, and both CORINTH HOLDERS HIGH SCHOOL

and SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL were recognized as distinguished clubs. Both WEST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL and CORINTH HOLDERS HIGH SCHOOL received first place awards for SINGLE SERVICE in their club size classification.

In April Carolinas Key Club held a one day virtual leadership conference in lieu of an in-person convention. A new slate of executive leadership, selected by the board of directors, was presented to club membership. In addition, Lt. Governors for the new year have now been trained and are serving in their divisions. Most Lt. Governors are serving more than one division until membership and club activity increases.

Unlike some parts of our Kiwanis family, Key Clubs are highly impacted by school board and principal mandated policies. It is for this reason that we are still unsure of when the organization will be back to preCOVID strength. Nevertheless, I am sure our clubs will do the best they can, as quickly as possible, to serve the many needs of those less fortunate in their communities.

J. Scott Johnson, Administrator Carolinas District Key Club

Carolinas CKI is hosting a fundraiser to support their leadership fund and have designed these signs to help promote the Kiwanis Brand during your fundraisers, service projects or even meetings.

One sign is $12, two or more are $10 each.

Click here to order signs for your club. Signs will be available for pick up at the Carolinas Kiwanis Convention in Greenville in August. If you are not attending the convention, we recommend asking your Lt. Governor or another club close to you to pick up the signs.

If you need the signs shipped, they can be shipped. However, shipping is a separate charge and will be confirmed once your order is in and we are able to calculate shipping and handling.

Questions about the signs? Please contact Assistant DA Dawn Puderbaugh Hodges at Dawn.Hodges@carolinascki.org.

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The following clubs celebrate a birthday in the fourth quarter of this Kiwanis year (July/August/September)

1919

Asheville Charlotte Greenville, SC

1928

Monroe

Wake Forest

1931

1974

1988

Oxford

1945

Goldsboro

Conway

1921

1947

Greenville, NC Newton Smithfield

Laurinburg

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Greensboro Nat Greene

1975

Lee County Hillsborough Greenwood Golden K Kernersville Spring Lake/Cumberland Co

1976

1990

Rockingham

1952

Wilson-All American

Matthews

1985

1993

1958

Chapel Hill-Tar Heel Golden K

MecklenburgCharlotte

1925

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1987

Chapel Hill-Carrboro

1920

1922

1973

Clinton, NC

Lake Norman Greenville Eastside Southport-Oak Island

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We’re opening clubs around the district....

Do you know anyone that would make a great Kiwanian that lives in the following areas? We've either just opened, or are working on opening, clubs in the following areas. If you know of any prospects we need to reach out to, please contact the district office (leahcdo@gmail.com).

Canton Garner Mocksville North Charleston North Myrtle Beach

H A P P Y B I R T H D AY !

1999

Socastee-St. James Key2Kiwanis

2000

North Brunswick

2012 2017

2001

Charlotte at University City

Clayton Down East of Greenville The Crystal Coast

2003

2020

Hilton Head- Palmetto

Wendell

2005

Mint Hill Moncks Corner Aiken-Palmetto Fuquay Varina

Pender County / Burgaw

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Welcome to the team!

April - Ju Anderson, Golden K John Howat

Georgetown Patricia Melson

Hilton Head Island Tom Wiley

Angier John Mertz

Golden K, Greenville Michael Mangum

Holly Springs Nash Atkins

Asheboro Quinton Louris Sherry Louris

Goldsboro Cale Grady John Albert Carter Alford Stephanie Alford Jacqueline Kannan Jake Kornegay Allison Wollen

Jacksonville Eugene Dexter Joel Roberson

Banner Elk Mae Weed Charlotte James Davidson Leila Farsiani Clinton, NC Jason Aycock Columbia Northeast Marcus Kim Darlington James Smith Marvin Lawson Blake Kirby Macie-Lynn Shafer Fuquay-Varina Melanie Lafrenier 22

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Goldsboro Golden K James Bryan Mark Chenier William Terry

Kershaw County Wayne Galloway Lee County Kelley Dubois Lexington Robert Bauer

Greensboro Shawn Prairie

Monroe Joshua Cooke Richard Long

Greenwood Angela Evans Walter Martin

Myrtle Beach Kathleen Dickson

Hendersonville David Truscott Margaret Truscott

North Brunswick Caroline McLeod Devon Parish

une 2021

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North Myrtle Beach -Little River Douglas King Cynthia Kemp North Wilkesboro Robert Laney Pawleys Island Kaneeka Johnson Blye Pembroke Corbin Eddings Matthew Locklear Pittsboro Diana Mayo Raleigh James Barkesdale Jill Bryan Jeffrey Cohen Charles Ireland Jeffrey Meddin Robeson-Lumberton Amanda Bennett Chase Green Jonathan Lawson

Rocky Mount Cassandra Conover John Conover Rutherfordton Randolph Hart The Sandhills, Moore Co. Naomi Love Marian Massie Steve Phillips Seven Lakes Frank Blue Linda Donnell Lois Riggins Billy Medlin Ann Spong Jody Smith Simpsonville Jennifer Richardson Southport - Oak Island Jacob Ward Sarah Ward Lynn Reece Sunrise, Goldsboro Kevin Grundmeier

Topsail Island Area, Surf City Thomas Staker Tryon Robyn Wells Twin City, Winston-Salem Neil Barrett Jamaal Rahman William Shields Washington Matthew Jackson Gillian Pollock Waynesville Denise Karadin Dawn Melrose Western Catawba Co, Hickory Dennis Smart Wilmington Ted Fuller