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Winter 2020
BACKGROUND CHECKS Thank you for volunteering to work with our Kiwanis International Service Leadership Programs. You are making an investment in the future of Kiwanis and your community by dedicating time to our future leaders! Now that you have made this important commitment, the first step is completing a background check with the Kiwanis International-approved vendor, Safe Hiring Solutions. STEP 1 Log into your Kiwanis portal and click the background check
button. If you have trouble finding the background check button, email your club secretary for a member-specific link or contact backgroundchecks@kiwanis.org.
STEP 2 Have your Social Security number, home addresses for the past five years, phone numbers and any other personal identifying information at your fingertips as you complete the Safe Hiring Solutions background check forms. If you are paying for your background check, please have your credit card information (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) nearby to submit at the end of the process, unless your club has made other payment arrangements.
STEP 3 The search begins! What exactly do we check? IN THE UNITED STATES Social Security verification National Criminal Database National Sex Offender Registry County criminal search Federal district search OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES We make every attempt to keep the screening process similar from country to country to ensure that our volunteers and the youth that we serve are safe. If you are outside of the United States, please contact backgroundchecks@kiwanis.org for more information.
STEP 4 Review time: If your check returns any convictions, we
will review those and determine next steps. A full list of offenses and which offenses are not suitable for SLP advisors can be found in section 197.2 of the Kiwanis International Policies and Procedures.
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FAST FACTS • Globally, 1 in 4 youth will suffer some type of abuse or maltreatment (World Health Organization). • 85% of child abuse victims never report their abuse. • Abuse is usually at the hands of a known acquaintance or family member, NOT strangers.
90%
• More than 90% of abusers are people children know, love and trust.
inside the builder | Winter The KiwanisBuilder magazine is published quarterly by the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International. Standard-class postage paid Portland, OR 97208. Postmaster: Please send address changes to: PNW District Builder 5427 Glen Echo Avenue Gladstone, OR 97027 USA Address changes should be submitted to: Kiwanis International Attn: Member Services 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 Submissions guidelines and Advertising rates and requirementscan be found online at kiwanispnw.org. Publication Schedule Winter January 1 Spring April 1 Summer July 1 Fall October 1 www.kiwanispnw.org ____________________
2 Background Checks 4 Governor’s Message 5 Governor’s Challenge 6 Governor’s Travels 7 2019 Eecutive Retreat 8 2020 ICON IN Indy 9 Important Dates 10 The Power Of Your Club 11 Distinguished Criteria 12 PNW CKI On The Move 13 DCON Save The Date 14 Mid-Winter Conference 15 Mid-Winter Schedule 16 Oliver Kiwanis Building 17 Legacy Brick Order Form
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18 True Or False Game
Melanie Bozak Governor 2019-2020 Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International
18 Game Answers
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VOLUME 92, NO. 1
Important Reminders January 15: Registration opens for (ICON) International Convention to be held in Indy January 21: 105th Birthday of Kiwanis International January 27: Deadline for Signature Project Contest Entries January 31: End of Early Bird Registration for Mid-Winter Conference February 4: Cut off for hotel rooms for MidWinter Conference February 15: US Kiwanis Clubs 990 filings are due February 17-21: K-Kids Week February 23: Closure of On-line registration for Mid-Winter Conference February 28-March 1: Mid-Winter Conference in Yakima, WA March 20-22: Key Club Convention in Portland, OR.
BC PNW Kiwanis Foundation
The Kiwanis Mission Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.
Your Club Makes Our Mission A Reality! Winter 2020 | PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine 3
A message from 2019-2020 Governor Melanie Bozak
Greetings and Happy New Year! As we have now passed our quarter-year mark and move into the new year (is it really 2020 already?), there is much to write about. It’s hard to believe how fast this year is going and, as I travel the District, I absolutely love meeting Kiwanians and hear about the service they are doing in their communities. Just look what an impact we are having! You are all certainly displaying that you are embracing my theme and pin message of being Kiwanis Proud! We have so many exciting events, celebrations and changes coming up! Starting with the events, you will NOT want to miss the Mid-Winter Conference that will be held in Yakima at the Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham the weekend of February 28 through March 1. Registration is open and online now. We have scheduled entertainment, speakers and three separate Learning Tracks that will interest ALL club members. Let me just add a fun little hint: you will have an opportunity to make a beautiful mask for the District convention this summer! Now, on to celebrations: there are several more clubs in the District who will celebrate their 100-year mark this year. The first one is January 18th in Victoria, BC and I certainly look forward to attending. We’ll let you know about the others as we move forward. I’m sure there are other multi-year anniversaries being celebrated and I would love to attend those as well as time allows. So, on to the changes coming this year, I have been sending emails to the clubs in my weekly Melanie’s Musings to keep you all apprised of what’s coming. The first major change, District re-alignment, is moving along and will have full discussions for both the Division names and possible club movements at the Mid-Winter Conference. The other major change was announced by email last month regarding our NEW Club Excellence Retreats that will be taking place this Spring across the District, employing a regional approach to a combination member training and club leadership training at the same event. I see them as a one-day mini-conferences for all members with our District Trainers ready to implement this idea through interactive sessions all day to energize Kiwanians in a variety of areas. So, please plan to send many club members, including your newly elected officers. There will be something for everyone! As you know, I have continued the Membership Priority 1 theme and award. I’ve been tracking the new members and sponsors to be able to send out the awards and 25 members have already earned it the first 2 months of the year. We have already opened several new clubs this year and we are #3 in the world in net membership increase! In the first 2 months of our year, out of 35 Divisions, 31 show growth in membership. Twenty-three clubs have achieved 15% or greater net gain already; my Governor’s Challenge is for 5% or more. Thanks to all who are working on membership improvement across the District. If you’d like to join in the fun of inviting people to join us, please let me and the Membership Team know! There are two fantastic conventions coming up this year that you won’t want to miss. The first is International Convention in June in Indianapolis and the PNW has a candidate running for Trustee, Roger Bell. We’re so thrilled to support him! We also have again sponsored the Family Membership Plan amendment for what we hope is the final time. It’s very important that we get a LOT of our members to Indianapolis to support both. Please plan to send your club’s two delegates. Registration opens this month. District Convention is in the Tri-Cities this year August 20th thru 23rd and I am so excited for the opportunities and fun that it presents for the entire District. You’ll hear much more about it so watch for that information on planned events and training. Thank you to everyone in the Pacific Northwest for your support for me as your Governor this year and remember, always be Kiwanis Proud!
mbozak@gmail.com
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HI P IS PRI ERS O MB
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Your 2019-2020 Governor, Melanie Bozak
Pacific Northwest Melanie Bozak, Governor 2019-2020
“Kiwanis Proud”
Governor’s Challenge GOVERNOR’S CHALLENGE As promised, I'm issuing Challenges to our Divisions and Clubs to achieve for the 2019-2020 administrative year. Special awards are being designed for those Divisions and Clubs who complete BOTH items in each category. While these challenges are a stretch to accomplish, I believe all of them are achievable.
Membership:
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Lt. Governors
Open 1 new K Family club in the Division (Kiwanis or SLP), or participate in a District New Club Opening event.
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Personally sponsor 2 new members in your home club
Service Leadership Programs (SLP): •
100% of Division clubs sponsor at least 1 SLP club
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Create a Division-wide K-Family project
PNW & KI Support: •
Support PNW Projects KCCP & SIGN by inviting a representative of each to speak at a DCM
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75% of Division clubs invite KCCP & SIGN representatives to speak at club meetings
Membership:
Clubs
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25% of membership sponsors one new member
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Achieve 5% net growth for 2019-2020
Service Leadership Programs (SLP): •
Sponsor at least 1 Service Leadership Program club
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Participate in Division K-Family project and at least 1 sponsored SLP project
PNW & KI Support: •
Invite KCCP & SIGN representatives to speak at a club meeting at least once in 2019-2020
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Support District Projects, PNW Foundation & Kiwanis Children’s Fund financially
All Lt. Governors & Clubs who meet both items in each category of the Governor’s Challenge will receive a special award for each category.
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(Left to Right) Distinguished Past Governor Roger Bell, Governor Melanie Bozak, Governor Elect Lonnie Johnson at the Governor’s installation at her home club.
Governor Melanie and Santa in Wyhtrop, Washington.
(Left to Right) Past Governor Greg Holland, Governor Melanie Bozak, Secretary Ed Luttrell, and Lt. Governor Randy Kruse record some short podcasts during the Executive Retreat.
The KCCP-S Kiwanis Club check presentation to Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Oliver Aktion Club officer installation with Governor Melanie.
KDCCP Bruch Awards (Left to Right) Charlie Williams, Evelyn Chapman, Richard Chesbrough, Melanie Bozak, John Brookens, Carol and Jewel Bailey
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The Executive Committee Retreat in Goose Prairie, Washington The 2019 Executive Committee retreat was held Oct 4-6, 2019 at the Double K Lodge. Governor Melanie led the group in meetings on Friday evening and all-day Saturday. Invited guests included the Governor Counselors and several Chairmen of priority issues for the upcoming year. The biggest decision made by the group was to throw out the traditional Club Leadership Experience (CLE) program and build a new Club Excellence Retreat (CER) that focuses on strengthening clubs and improving the flow of new leadership for every Club, the Divisions, and our District. The goal is to make training of new officers more valuable and to encourage members to consider new leadership opportunities.
(Left to Right) Seated: Kathleen Moylan, Chuck Angelico, Jerry Deas, Melanie Bozak, Lonnie Johnson. Standing: Ed Luttrell, Janelle Lawrence, Sue McFarlin, Roger Bell, Greg Holland, Teresa Venne, Steve Bozak, Greg Wegrich, Linda Neuman, Steve Emhoff (tallest), Vicki Frucci, and Randy Kruse. A weeknd filled with fun, fellowship and future planning.
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Register now at kiwanis.org/convention
with
PURPOSE
105TH ANNUAL KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION | JUNE 17-20, 2020
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020-2021 2019-20 Winter Conference - Yakima, WA February 28 - March 1, 2020 59th Circle K District Convention - Issaquah, WA March 6-8, 2020 71st Key Club District Convention - Portland, OR March 20-22, 2020 2020-2021 Lt. Governor Training - Dumas Bay Centre, WA May 29-31, 2020 105th Kiwanis ICON - Indianapolis, IN June 18-June 21, 2020 103rd PNW District Convention - Kennewick, WA August 20-23, 2020 2020-21 Winter Conference To Be Determined 106th Kiwanis ICON - Salt Lake City, UT June 24-June 27, 2021 104th PNW District Convention - Spokane, WA August 19-22, 2021
Make plans now to attend the Kiwanis PNW Foundation 35th Anniversary Celebration at DCON August 21, 2020
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A message from District Secretary Ed Luttrell
The Power Of Your Club Serving the children of the world in 2020 requires that we continue to make this year all about your club. Your club is the front line of the effort to give each child the best opportunity possible, both in your community and in the far reaches of the world. It doesn’t matter if that opportunity is a vaccination saving a life in Africa or a scholarship to a single student, these things happen because of your club. While each club is independent in how they choose to serve the children, the fact that we join together under the Kiwanis banner multiplies our strengths and efforts. Our Divisions, District, and International organization adds ideas, money, and helping hands to what we can do alone in our local Clubs. Under the leadership of Daniel Vigneron at the International level, Melanie Bozak at the PNW District level, and your Lt. Governor at the Division level, and your club President there is an abundance of help available to your club. Training to help your club retain their current members and recruit new members. Awards to recognize the achievements of your members when working together. Ideas shared between members and clubs to start new projects or find ways to raise needed funds. All you have to do is reach out and ask for that help. It is something simple and easy. Requesting some assistance is part of what Kiwanis really means. It is to help another out, with no thought of repayment. No intent beyond the desire to help and that is how we grow our clubs and meet our purposes. It is all about your club, for without your club you’d be on your own, with no assistance or encouragement, alone with a worthy mission. Yet because of your club, you have friends who share in your passion, you have those who cheer on the efforts you cherish and work for. It is when you and your club make the decision to bring new members into your organization and share with them what makes your club unique and special that marvelous things happen. Projects at the District and International levels are really accomplished at the local Club level. And these efforts are carried out by the dedicated and committed members of your club, both new and seasoned. As 2020 begins, take the time to remind each member that it is really all about your club. Take advantage of the opportunities that are presented and learn how to make your club grow and prosper in the coming year. Send a member to Mid-Winter Conference to share, take a car-load to a Club Excellence Retreat this spring, Send two delegates to the International Convention, and three to the District Convention and empower your club to make an even bigger difference that it has already made. Ed Luttrell District Secretary 2019-2020 dsec@pnwkiwanis.org
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2019-2020 DISTINGUISHED CRITERIA NOTE: To be credited with points YOU MUST report them to the District Office for all categories Lt. Gov/Division, Club and Members. All points must be reported by October 31, 2020.
Pacific Northwest District Lt Governors/Divisions
To earn PNW District distinguished status as a Lt Governor/Division you must earn 750 points from any combination of the following possible points: Requirement Points Help the Club Opening team open a new club in division....................................................................................... 250 Assist SLP Division leadership to open a new SLP within the division..................................................................... 250 100% of clubs in division have a net gain in membership........................................................................................ 500 75% of clubs in division have a net gain in membership.......................................................................................... 250 Purchase a brick at the District office to support the Building Fundraiser................................................................. 250 Turn in all Lt. Governor reports by the due date...................................................................................................... 250 Total number of division members at a net gain in membership on 9/30/20............................................................ 100 Lt Governor personally sponsors 2 new members during 2019-2020 year................................................................ 100 2/3 of clubs in the division earn a round robin award............................................................................................... 100 $5 per member average giving to PNW Foundation................................................................................................. 100 $5 per member average giving Kiwanis International Children’s Fund ..................................................................... 100 Participate in your regional CLE............................................................................................................................... 50 Attend Lt Governor Training at Dumas Bay.............................................................................................................. 50 Conduct a Division Council Meeting................................................................................................................. 25/meeting Attend 2019 District Convention at Portland........................................................................................................... 25 Attend 2020 District Convention at Kennewick....................................................................................................... 25 Attend 2020 Mid-Winter Board Meeting.................................................................................................................. 25 Attend International Convention at Indianapolis...................................................................................................... 25 The Lt. Governor with the highest point total will win a one night’s stay at a selected hotel with dinner hosted by the Governor. There will also be prizes of $100 and $50 for 2nd and 3rd place finishers as a gift card or donation in their name to a Kiwanis project of their choice.
Pacific Northwest District Clubs
To earn distinguished status as a club you must earn 750 points from any combination of the following possible points: Requirement Points Sponsor a new club.................................................................................................................................................. 500 Sponsor a new SLP................................................................................................................................................... 500 Attain an annual net increase in membership (+1).................................................................................................... 500 Purchase a brick at the District office to support the Building Fundraiser................................................................. 250 Earn a Round Robin Award for Interclubs............................................................................................................... 100 $5 per member average giving to PNW Foundation................................................................................................. 100 $5 per member average giving Kiwanis International Children’s Fund...................................................................... 100 Send one or more delegates to International Convention at Indianapolis................................................................... 50 Send an interclub to CLE.......................................................................................................................................... 50 Send an interclub to 2020 District Convention at Kennewick................................................................................... 50 Send an interclub to 2020 Mid-Winter Conference................................................................................................... 50 Send an interclub to Division Council Meeting.................................................................................................. 50/meeting The Club with the highest point total will win a pizza party hosted by the Governor. There will also be 2nd and 3rd place awards. ($100 and $50)
Pacific Northwest District Members
Any member that sponsors 2 members will be a Distinguished District Member. The person sponsoring the highest number of new members will receive a unique pin and gift card. There will also be 2nd and 3rd place awards (gift cards). Winter 2020 | PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine 11
PNW CKI - On The Move The PNW Movement is CKI’s path to maximum potential. By targeting issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization, we will be able to recognize specific weaknesses within. Whether its membership numbers, satisfaction and engagement, quality of service, or the multitude of leadership opportunities; CKI’s internal problems can be solved through the implementation of strategic planning, rebranding, and training centered on diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in today’s social climate. Companies and organizations all around the world have made strides in ensuring that their brand is inclusive, equitable, and accessible. In turn, most organizations that successfully implement proper strategies to target prominent issues see great return, both internally and externally. Higher engagement levels in accordance with higher membership are the result of members seeing the true value in joining a college experience like CKI. This Governors Project is different from many others. We believe that before helping others, we must learn to help ourselves. How can we serve the children of the world if we
aren’t able to serve our organization? It targets issues that are a true reality for clubs and members on all levels of the Kiwanis Family, and it’s a project that needs support to gain traction. Coined as the PNW Movement, our district is pushing for international recognition of the issues facing our organization today. This year, our district plans to implement numerous internal strategies, create effective resources, and rebrand our district to be representative of today’s collegiate social climate. This project targets three primary issues: Recruitment and Engagement, Image and Promotion, and Kiwanis Family Relations. While implementing effective strategies will allow our organization to grow with the generational shift, the Movement is also one that takes time. Being a long-term Governors Project will allow easier turnover, achievable goals, and the ability to thoroughly analyze the solutions to our problems. This year, we plan to create new resources, curriculum, and strategies that align with improving diversity and inclusion. In year two, In the future, we plan to analyze and amplify the results of our strategy. From here, we can promote our Movement, and push the idea further on the international level.
(Left to Right) Austin Bicknell - Lt. Governor Snoqualmie Division, Shane Petrus - LTG-At-Large, Mia Munoz - Governor, Anant Kapur - Treasurer, Emely Rodas - Lt. Governor Columbia Division, and District Administrator Tyson Diep. 12 PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine | Winter 2020
THE
S AV E D A T E August 20-23, 2020
Kennewick, Washington Three Rivers Convention Center
Attend the PNW District’s 103rd Convention!
KIWANIANS NEED YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
The best service comes from knowledgeable members. So share what you know—become a certified trainer! To get started, contact your leadership coordinator.
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2020 Mid-Winter Conference The 2020 Pacific Northwest District (PNW) 2020 Mid-Winter Conference will be held on Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1 at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Yakima, Washington. The Theme for this year’s exciting conference is “It’s All About Your Club”. The weekend begins with the Executive Committee of the PNW and then the Finance Committee meeting on Friday. The Sessions that most members will be interested in and will gain the most from start at 2:00pm. There will be three tracks of learning sessions during the weekend. They are: Building and Strengthening Your Club, Increasing Membership in Your Club, and Improving Leadership in Your Club. Each track will have three sessions on Friday. See the schedule for more details on the opportunities for you as a Kiwanis member. At 6:00pm there will be a No-host Social Time followed by dinner with an interactive activity for all to enjoy. There will be a reception by the PNW Governor’s Group to conclude the evening and give all time to socialize and share their Kiwanis ideas and solutions. Saturday will begin with an opening Session lead by Governor Bozak. You don’t want to miss this. The three learning tracks will continue with three sessions each to choose from, See the schedule. Lunch will follow the conclusion of the learning tracks. At 1:30pm there will be a special Service Leadership Program (SLP) session for all attendees to participate in. Then there will be a Club Excellence Retreat Planning Session for the Lt. Governors to beginning their planning for this this spring and summer. The other members will have the opportunity to attend a Video/Pod Casting/Blogging Session to learn the basics of each of these communication tools and how to implement them in their own Club or Division. That evening will begin with a no-host cocktail hour followed by a dinner with a special speaker to inspire and share insights into membership growth. The evening will end with a reception by PNW Bigfoot Brigade in Support of the candidacy of Roger Bell for International Trustee. On Sunday the day starts with a closing session conducted by Governor Bozak. The PNW District Kiwanis Board Meeting will then be held which is open to our general membership. By 11:00am the conference will be concluded, and the members will depart shortly afterward
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2020 Mid-Winter Conference Schedule Yakima, Washington “It’s All About Your Club” Thursday, February 27, 2020 Noon - 4:30pm
PNW Foundation
Friday, February 28, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:00pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bigfoot Brigade (Past Lt. Governors Association) - Plum Room Executive Committee Meeting - Boardroom Finance Committee Meeting - Plum Room Past Governors Group Meeting - Boardroom
2:00pm - 4:50pm 2:00pm - 2:50pm 3:00pm - 3:50pm 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Learning Tracks – Vineyard A-C Building Clubs-Vineyard A Facebook 101 New Service Project Instagram 101
5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Break - Free Time No-host Social Time
6:30pm - 8:00pm 8:15pm
Dinner - Orchard (Interactive Game) Reception by the PNW Governors Group
Membership-Vineyard B Meet Prospective Members Closing Back Door Roadmap to New Clubs
Leadership-Vineyard C Intro To WordPress Youth Protection Club Excellence Retreats
Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am
Opening Session - Orchard
9:00am - 12:00pm Learning Tracks - Vineyard A-C Building Clubs-Vineyard A 9:00am - 9:50am Facebook 201 10:00am - 10:50am Conflict Resolution 11:00am - 11:50am Heart for Service
Membership-Vineyard B Club Coaching Closing Back Door (Re-engaging Members) Recruiting Members
Leadership-Vineyard C Attending ICON&DCON Youth Protection Intentional Leadership
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch - Orchard
1:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:30pm 3:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Special SLP Session - Orchard Club Excellence Retreat Planning Session - Vineyard B & C Video/Pod Casting/Blogging Session - Vineyard A Break - Free Time No-host cocktail hour - Orchard
6:30pm - 8:30pm 8:45pm
Dinner (Rusty Hunt Speaker) - Orchard Reception by PNW Bigfoot Brigade in Support of Roger Bell for Trustee
Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:30am - 8:30am 8:45am - 10:45am 11:00am
Closing Session - Orchard PNW District Kiwanis Board Meeting - Vineyard B&C Adjourned Winter 2020 | PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine 15
Oliver Kiwanis Seniors Building Social housing in B.C. has a long and rich history working with volunteer non-profit groups. They include service clubs, fraternal organizations, faith-based groups, representative agencies, and many more. What they all have in common is a commitment to a better life for their clients and tenants. They provide humanity in housing. There are over 100,000 households in B.C. today that receive rent assistance or live in some form of social housing. Governments have for decades built housing focused on the need of communities. It can be family, seniors, mental health, addictions, supportive and other types of housing. Building new is important, maintaining and preserving older housing is also important.
2020 CHANGES! Look What’s NEW with our re-designed CLUB EXCELLENCE RETREATS There is Something for Everyone! Still only $35 per person! Position training for club leaders Education and value for every club member, including: • Breakout sessions for the club’s leadership training • New, interactive education sessions • Sharing opportunities for all members • Governors Team discussions • Governor-elect candidates • Other regional topics of interest “These new Club Excellence Retreats are designed to provide the best experience and support for all of our Kiwanians, no matter what role they have in the club.” - Governor Melanie Bozak
The project in this picture is the Oliver Kiwanis seniors building. This building was reaching the end of its life and coming to the crossroads of renovation or demolition. It could have been the latter if not for the commitment of the society’s president Larry Larson and his board. The building needed a refit, modernization, and frankly, a focus that only passionate volunteers can bring to the table. Mr. Larson and his board also brought corporate knowledge which was critical to the aging Kiwanis project. The longserving volunteers knew the building and its challenges. The building was constructed at a time when blueprints were not preserved as they are on buildings today. We needed their knowledge of plumbing, electrical and structural challenges. So, what happened? The building has a new life including exterior and interior upgrades. The upgrades: New windows, doors, better hallway air exchange, heating and cooling systems, sprinkler system, and much, much more. Oliver and British Columbia should be proud of the commitment of Larry Larson, his board and the Kiwanis. -Rich Coleman, Vancouver 16 PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine | Winter 2020
PNW KIWANIS LEGACY BRICK ORDER FORM Please mail the form with your check payable (US Dollars) to: PNW Kiwanis, 5427 Glen Echo Avenue, Gladstone, OR 97027-2627 Questions? - Call (503) 305-7635 The bricks will be placed in a patio at the entrance to the District Office.
(The purchase of a brick is not a Charitable Tax Deduction in the United States)
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________________
4x8 Brick $100 each (Red Brick with black block lettering)
Each box below represents a character – Please Print Clearly 14 characters per line, 3 lines maximum (will be centered on brick) Characters include letters, numbers, commas, periods, dashes, spaces etc.
8x8 Brick $250 each (Gray Brick with black block lettering)
Each box below represents a character – Please Print Clearly 14 characters per line, 5 lines maximum (will be centered on brick) Characters include letters, numbers, commas, periods, dashes, spaces etc.
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Kiwanis True or False Game Getting to know Kiwanis and the PNW 1. Members of Kiwanis International are the Clubs. (True or False) 2. Each Club is entitled to two voting delegates at International Convention (ICON). (True or False) 3. Roger Bell is running for International Trustee at ICON in Indianapolis. (True or False) 4. Only former District Governors can be candidates for International Trustee. (True or False) 5. Sue McFarlin is our current International Trustee. (True or False) 6. Family Membership is a benefit to our Clubs. (True or False) 7. We need every Delegate possible at ICON in June to pass the Family Membership Amendment. (True or False) 8. The health of your Club is more important that dollars at the International or District level of Kiwanis. (True or False) 9. There are myriad opportunities to learn how to help your club at ICON. (True or False) 10. The Kiwanis Children’s Fund is under the supervision of the Pacific Northwest District (PNW). (True or False) 11. District Convention (DCON) will be held in Yakima, WA. (True or False) 12. Each club is entitled to three delegates at DCON. (True or False) 13. There are two declared candidates for Governor-Elect. (True or False) 14. DCON is fun, educational, and rewarding for those who attend. (True or False) 15. Kennewick man will be the guest of honor at DCON. (True or False) 16. The Lee Price Award is one of our premier awards. (True or False) 17. A tour of the SIGN facility will be held this year at DCON. (True or False) 18. Scot Bozak is the first gentleman of the PNW. (True or False) 19. DCON will be held August 20-23. (True or False) 20. The PNW Foundation Board members must be ratified by the PNW. (True or False) 21. Lt. Governors are selected by vote of their Divisions. (True or False) 22. There is a special training weekend for Lt. Governors. (True or False) 23. The Governor-Elect oversees the curriculum of Lt. Governor’s Training. (True or False) 24. Lt. Governors are required to like the Governor they serve under. (True or False) 18 PNW Kiwanisbuilder magazine | Winter 2020
HAVE YOU MOVED? If you have moved, or are planning to move, please print your name and new address: Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ St/Prov _______ Postal/Zip Code__________________ Send this form, with the address label from the back cover to: Member Services Department Kiwanis International 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268
Fax: 317-879-0204 Email: memberservices@kiwanis.org
25. The Lt. Governor’s position is a responsible and important position to help clubs. (True or False) 26. Lt. Governors earn the right to wear the District “red jacket”. (True or False) 27. The Board of Directors of the PNW includes each Lt. Governor. (True or False) 28. Past Lt. Governors may join the Bigfoot Brigade if their shoe size is 12 or larger. (True or False) 29. Helping clubs be successful is the most rewarding part of a Lt. Governor’s duties. (True or False) 30. It is important for Lt. Governors to attend Training. (True or False) 31. The office of the PNW is located in Happy Rock, OR. (True or False) 32. There are three non-profit tenants leasing space in our building. (True or False) 33. There is a legacy patio where members are recognized with personalized bricks at the office. (True or False) 34. All proceeds from the bricks are used for maintenance and improvements. (True or False) 35. Bricks are only $1,000. (True or False) 36. The office is on Glen Echo Ave. (True or False) 37. You can still purchase naming rights to certain rooms in the office. (True or False) 38. Tours of the office are expensive but worthwhile. (True or False) 39. The PNW has two full-time and one part-time employees. (True or False) 40. Coffee isn’t allowed in the office. (True or False)
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Kiwanis International 5427 Glen Echo Avenue Gladstone, OR 97207 USA
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ANNUAL CLUB GIFT Has your Kiwanis Club ever donated to the PNW Kiwanis Foundation? In some Divisions, every club has for many years; while others may have never. By October 15th clubs were to have approved their annual budget; so, did your club have a line item for our foundation? In November, clubs were to pay their invoiced annual dues for which the first quarter is also a good time to make your annual club donation to the PNW Kiwanis Foundation. Contributions to the Annual Club Gift Campaign at any giving level are appreciated and help make a difference. The suggested giving level of $5.00 or more per member is recommended to help the Foundation meet the purposes for which it was chartered. A lump sum amount of any size works, too. If every Pacific Northwest District Kiwanis Club was to contribute on an annual basis, the PNW Kiwanis Foundation would be able to not only continue and expand its current service but also ensure a legacy of support to children and youth for years to come. An annual club gift is remembered. When Grants are awarded for Club Projects, they are reviewed on at least these four criteria: 1. Those clubs who apply on time. 2. Those clubs who have their own skin in the game. 3. Those clubs who contributed to the PNWKF in the past and show a current need. 4. Those clubs who line up community partners. Your contribution helps other clubs achieve a project that needs a boost, that provides scholarships, and funds CKI and Key Club Outreach. Please help us out! Write your check now payable to the “Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation�. Mail the check to: PNW Kiwanis Foundation, 5427 Glen Echo Av., Gladstone, OR 97027 For more information, go to http://www.pnwkiwanisfoundation.org.