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ArchiveFrom District 8 Kin[edit] Bill Skelly AwardThe 2011 Cystic Fibrosis Canada Bill Skelly Award Winner for District 8 is the Kinette Club of Barrie for the Great Strides Walk. [edit] Outstanding Maple Leaf AwardThe 2011 Kin Canada Outstanding Maple Leaf Award Winner is Cherie Anderson of the Kin Club of Valley East [edit] National Public Speaking Champion!! The 2011 Kin Canada speaking champion is Kin Jason Chessar of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough. [edit] Kinette milestoneIn an intimate setting at the Bobcaygeon Kinette's installation on July 12th, congratulations went to Kinette June Jokinen who had reached her 50th year of service within the Kin Community. Presentations were made to June by the Deputy governor, the Governor and the National Vice President. We also heard from June's family who made a few presentations ... Congratulations June! Thanks for all your hard work ... [edit] Huge Weekend for KinsmenAnnouncement of Peterborough-bound national convention, awarding of bursary to local student and 50 years for Kin Garden Court -- local service club talkin’ proud!! (PETERBOROUGH) If Saturday’s impressive presentation of the Portraits of Honour tribute to fallen Canadian soldiers wasn’t enough, the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough kept the ball rolling, announcing the local service club will host the 2012 Kin Canada National Convention. (editor's note:..I don't usually put stuff about my club on the page..but we had a spectacular weekend and felt I could do it this one time ;) NVP DR - BTW Article credit to Paul Rellinger of My Kawartha.com ) [edit] It's OfficialThe Kinsmen Club of Peterborough is proud to announce that they will be hosting the Kin Canada National Convention 2012!! Look for further announcements as we prepare for Regina and as the time for convention draws near..
[edit] District 8's 2010-2011 Cystic Fibrosis DonationDistrict 8 is proud to announce that together we raised $243,303.52 towards finding a cure or effective control of Cystic Fibrosis! [edit] Award WinnersKinette Platinum Award – IHO Bill Skelly: Timmins Kinettes, $10,558.67 On behalf of ALL members and the District Executive congradulations.
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[edit] Uxbridge Kin get special thanks
A big thanks to Uxbridge from Salvation Army Tools
Jan 31, 2011 - 04:30 AM
To the editor:
The Salvation Army committee would like to thank the local businesses, residents and organizations that donated toys and food to their toy/food drive.
This year, we received special attention from the Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge which held a special auction to raise funds. And from the younger residents of Uxbridge, the Sparks who donated gifts and the Uxbridge Youth Theatre group for their assistance in helping those less fortunate, and our local fire department, which is always there when we need it.
Also ReMax for its assistance with our toy drive, Canadian Tire, Jones Pools, Pine Grove Church, Bethesda Reach WI, TCG, Township Staff, the Testa Building, and Sears for their creative idea of decorating a tree with mitts and scarves. Paul and Nellie for the beautiful Christmas Stockings for the children and the Uxbridge Toy Drive for their generous donation of toys.
Special thank you to Zehrs for allowing us to set up our Christmas Kettle and of course the general public that volunteered for our Kettle at Zehrs, and those who made donations while shopping and at the office.
Without the very generous businesses and residents of Uxbridge we would not be able to assist in the many different areas of work the local Salvation Army is involved with at this time.
The Salvation Army committee worked hard to give everyone a special Christmas as well as continuing with their special worthwhile programs throughout the year and with Uxbridge's generosity we will be introducing more programs for the coming year.
Thank you, Uxbridge.
Bev Northeast
Chairwoman, Salvation Army, Uxbridge Unit
[edit] News Bites
- Congratulations to Kin Jeanine Bolger, runner-up DMD...Two years as a national membership leader!!
- Update: Congratulations to the new Chair of the National Charter and Expansion Committee..Jeanine Bolger!!
- Congratulations to Kin Alan Simpson and the Brighton Kin Club for winning the new National "Green Award"
- D8 CF Donation was $212,827 total, accross Canada $902,086.
- Total service hrs D8 25,578. Total dollars $1,005,296.
- KIN ROBIN STANTON from District Four has been appointed National Service Director'
| Dave Ronson, national director from District 8, has been elected as the next incoming National Vice President. In his acceptance speech, Ronson emphasized his campaign message of growth, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. "This is our Association; we will move forward," he said. Congratulations from District 8 to NVP Dave Ronson!! |
[edit] Toy Drive to help about 900 families across Kawartha Lakes
- Barbara-Ann MacEachern
- Dec 20, 2010 - 10:35 AM
- More pictures are available in the Picture Gallery
Volunteers and community leaders stand amidst a sea of boxes filled with toys donated by the community through the Kingsmen Toy Drive to be given to children in need leading up to Christmas. Toys for Lindsay will be handed out Dec. 23 whereas toys to the rest of the City of Kawartha Lakes will be delivered the day before. Close to 900 Kawartha Lakes families will be helped by this annual drive. Brad Bird, Special to This Week
(KAWARTHA LAKES) Walking into the Kinsmen Club’s Toy Central on Needham Street in Lindsay is like walking into every kid’s Christmas fantasy. Seemingly endless boxes of every toy imaginable, from plush animals and board games to hockey sticks and dolls, the sheer volume of toys accumulated by the Lindsay Kinsmen Club’s annual toy drive is impressive.
The overwhelming support from the community has been incredible said Lindsay Kinsmen Club president Kelly Parker, who added that he wants the community to know that families from across the City of Kawartha Lakes are served by the toy drive, not just those in Lindsay.
Once collection bins in the community are brought into Toy Central, toys are organized according to the ages of boys and girls. From there, toys are further organized into boxes for each family - these boxes fill two large rooms - with the goal of providing at least three to four toys per child per household, explained the Kinsmen Club’s co-chair Tracy Miceli.
Families that are struggling to provide gifts for their children at Christmas can apply to social services to be included on the toy drive list, Mr. Miceli said, and then social services provides the vital information to the club so they can make sure no child is left out and each will have age-appropriate toys to open on Christmas morning.
The needs for such a service has grown over the last year, given the tough economic climate. The toy drive helped out about 800 families last year, and they are collecting toys for 865 local families so far this year, with add-ons expected in the coming days, Mr. Miceli explained.
“It’s going to be close to 900.”
Once the toy drive starts, members of the community can drop off toys or monetary donations around the city, Mr. Parker said, adding that the monetary donations are important to make sure the selection of gifts can be rounded out.
“That is very important because we’ll spend anything from $5,000-$6,000 after the drive on the older kids and the babies,” he said.
As of Saturday (Dec. 18) the Lindsay Kinsmen Club had about $4,000 in monetary donations, Mr. Parker said, adding that students from Central Senior Public School will also be purchasing a lot of gifts for older children this week with $1,700 they raised.
The toys are set to be delivered to families outside Lindsay on Dec. 22 and inside Lindsay the following day, Mr. Miceli said, and getting to make those deliveries can be a real treat, he added, saying the reaction of the parents, when they see all the presents their kids will now have for Christmas morning is incredible and often involves tears of gratefulness.
“For us it’s great because you know what you are doing for the community,” Mr. Miceli said of how it feels for the many volunteers who take part. Mr. Parker added that it is nice to see many more youth volunteers helping out with the drive than in previous years.
“This is great to see the kids helping their community and getting to know their community.”
On top of the busy volunteers working away to make sure everything is ready for the big delivery days, community leaders like Mayor Ric McGee, who donated the Mayor’s Parking Fund to the cause, MPP Rick Johnson and several city councillors were on hand to celebrate the accomplishment.
Looking forward to next year for the toy drive, which has been in place since 1947, Mr. Parker said he would love to see full co-operation with other groups who are doing toy drives in the area to ensure the process is as effective and inclusive as possible and also that no child is forgotten.
“I’d hate to see anyone get left out and that’s what happens when too many organizations get involved,” he said
[edit] A big thanks to Kinsmen
Nov 18, 2010 - 01:37 PM
To the Editor:
It was a damp, rainy Sunday this past weekend, but that didn't keep the Kinsmen Club from climbing up and down ladders in downtown Port Hope.
Every year the members of the Port Hope Kinsmen Club volunteer to put up and take down the Canadian Flags throughout the downtown core. They use their weekends, don't get any reimbursement, and smile throughout.
On behalf of the Heritage Business District I would like to give a shout out to these residents, and let everyone know how much their volunteerism is appreciated.
Kelly Morgan-MacKenzie,
Chair, Heritage Business District
Port Hope
[edit] Service: Barrie Style
Inked-up inspiration
Local News By NICKI CRUICKSHANK, BARRIE EXAMINER, Mark Wanzel photo
With Gabrielle Dube as his inspiration John Donley, past president of the Barrie Kinsmen Club has a tattoo in her honour placed on his left arm after raising over $2,500 for C.F. during the Golf Fore Gabrielle tournament held last month. Oct/12/10
Little Gabrielle Dube has found her way into John Donley's heart.
And now her name and cause are forever etched onto the Barrie man's arm.
Donley sported a new tattoo on Tuesday, reading 'Golf Fore Gabrielle' after making a friendly fundraising bet with the three-year-old's father, Marc.
"It was initiated out of a bet between Gabrielle's father and I," said Donley, past president of the Barrie Kinsmen. "I told him if he could raise $2,000 for the Golf Fore Gabrielle tournament, I'd get a tattoo of the tournament logo."
Dube started the golf tournament three years ago, after Gabrielle was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at only six weeks old. Dube managed to raise $2,500 for last month's tournament, putting Donley in the tattoo artist's chair at Matrix, a tattoo parlour in the Bayfield Mall.
But Donley was happy to endure the slight pain to have Gabrielle's name with him forever.
"She calls me Papa John all the time, and they're basically a second family to me," he said. "There's definitely some sentimentality for me with this tattoo.
"People have said to me, 'You know that's going to be permanent.' I say to them, 'CF is permanent, too.'"
CF is a disease that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death.
It often mimics other common diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Common symptoms include difficulty breathing, constant cough with thick mucus, excessive appetite with weight loss, bowel obstructions, diarrhea, repeated bouts of pneumonia and lack of energy.
Gabrielle's endured many of those symptoms for three years, making daily life a struggle for her.
"She was diagnosed at six weeks at Royal Victoria Hospital when she wasn't gaining any weight," said her mother, Celine Laferriere. "I still have a hard time with this, because from the outside, physically she looks like a normal kid."
"She plays and laughs, but when she eats, she takes enzyme pills to help her retain the nutrients," Marc added. "Every morning she has lung therapy to release the mucus in her lungs. We have no history of CF in our family, so we were shocked that she got it."
Having friends like Donley who understand their pain and wanting to raise awareness of CF made Gabrielle's parents very happy.
"Having my buddy get a tattoo with my daughter's name on him forever is amazing," Marc said.
"Having him go through this, enduring the bit of pain for our cause, means a lot," Laferriere said.
Donley said the minor pinching feeling he felt was bearable, and was nothing like what Gabrielle and other CF patients feel.
"This wasn't about a tattoo. This was about raising awareness," he said. "CF kills and is still killing children, so we need to keep fighting until no child like Gabrielle ever goes through it."
Donley said cystic fibrosis is one cause that is supported both locally and nationally by Kinsmen clubs.
METRO VANCOUVER -- Delta lost a true gentleman with the sudden passing of Edgar Clesson Dunning Saturday.
Born in Elbow, Saskatchewan on Jan. 7, 1910, Dunning had celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year.
Dunning had been a fixture in Delta for decades after his family moved from Alberta in 1922, when he was just 12, to start The Weekly Optimist. He held pretty much every position at the Optimist over the years, including reporter, editor and publisher.
He continued his affiliation with the newspaper throughout his retirement by writing his weekly Rambling column that brought the history of the municipality to life every Saturday. His last column was published on the day he passed away.
Dunning was a vibrant presence in the community even as a centenarian, and could be found at many community events. He was a noted historian who loved to share the history of Delta with others.
He earned great respect from all corners for his thoughtful approach and classy ways. It was often said that Dunning never had a bad word to say about anyone.
His humour, sincerity and charm made him an endearing figure woven into the historical fabric of the community in which he was also its most trusted storyteller.
Dunning was a founding member and first president of the Delta Historical and Museum Society and a former president of the Delta Board of Trade (now the Delta Chamber of Commerce).
He was involved with many groups, including the Kinsmen Club of Ladner, the first service club in Delta, which he helped form in 1935. He became its president four years later and just last year received Kin Canada's highest honour by becoming a Hal Rogers Fellow.
A music lover, Dunning, who played drums in his youth, was one of the founders of the Delta Community Band Society, the sponsoring organization for the Delta Community Band.
He received numerous awards, including the first Freedom of the Municipality in 2004 as part of Delta's 125th anniversary celebration. Other recognition included Citizen of the Year and a lifetime achievement award from the Delta Chamber of Commerce.
The new municipal-community archives will include a reading room that bears his name.
Dunning married Elsie Maria Bowing (1916-1998) in 1942 and they had two children, Susan and Gene. He had three grandkids and one great grandchild.
Edit note:
I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Dunning at National convention in 2007. We was a true gentleman with a sharp wit and a long burning passion for Kin. He has honoured by being named the Honourary Governor of District 5. Edgar was one of the last of a generation that shared the same life experiences as founder Hal. Our condolences to Edgar's family and all the Kin of District 5.
[edit] Thanks Governor Ed and Secretary Jean
At the District 8 Convention Governor Ball the District Executive presented the above print to Governor Ed and Secretary Jean a small token of our appreciation for their dedication and commitment to Kin. The above picture has the many highlights of our 2009-2010 Kin year. Governor Ed’s swearing in as Governor, the signing of the Lakeshore Kin Club Charter papers, the Lakeshore Kin Club charter night as well as the Barrie Kinette Club charter night. The Fall Leadership Conference and other memories scatter this collage.
For more pictures please check out the Picture Gallery.
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[edit] Ajax Kinsmen Step up and Help
Jan 27, 2010 - 02:55 PM
To the editor: For 30 years I have donated blood at the regular Ajax donor clinics. I have made 130 donations.
I have seen many changes from the clinic locations, from Red Cross to Canadian Blood Services, and improved equipment, policies and procedures.
What has not changed are the amazing volunteer workers and the simple need for blood. Recently, I was diagnosed with cancer. My personal outlook is very good.
After checking with Blood Services I was informed that, no matter what type of cancer, no matter what the results, no matter if I make a complete recovery, I can no longer donate blood.
I obviously accept this fact but it hurts.
Please step up and replace me.
Gerry Lalonde
Ajax Kinsmen Club
[edit] Kin Can Do More Then Raise Money
On a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning of April 24, 2010, members of the Pickering Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering volunteered their time to help beautify Kinsmen Park by participating in the 6th Annual 20-Minute Makeover litter clean-up.
We all met at 11:00 a.m. in the Kinsmen Park parking lot and received our gloves and bags, courtesy of the City of Pickering. The park was very busy that morning with soccer and baseball games, so we were limited to where we could pick up litter. We had hoped to partake in a barbeque being put on by the Cubs and Scouts, but unfortunately, they ran out of food. On the up side, we had our group picture taken by SNAP Newspaper. Look for our photo in their June edition.
We finished off the afternoon with a visit to a local Tim Hortons for a quick bite and some great conversation.
Many thanks go out toKin Jim, Kinette Fiona, Kin Andy, Kinette Annette, Kinette Sandi, Kinette Marion and Sarahfor coming out to help.
Yours in Kin,
Kinette Michelle
Please check out more of the Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes. I think you will agree that these are very stylish Kin.
[edit] NEWS UPDATE For Organ Donation in Ontario!!
An open letter from Tanis Hargrave, CF Mother
Dan and I have been helping to spread awareness around signing your organ donor cards. If you have a paper driver's license donor card it is now considered private and unofficial. The new system involves registering your wishes on your health card. This can be done by going to The Trillium Gift of Life Web site and downloading the new Gift Of Life Consent Form. Fill it out and drop it off at your closest Service Ontario location or mail it to the Kingston address supplied. Dan is alive today because he received the most amazing gift ever...The Gift of Life!
The below article is copied from YorkRegion.com
By Teresa Latchford
Apr 26, 2010 - 8:29 AM
A mother’s quest to educate you on organ donation is paying off, especially during national organ donation week, which wraps up today.
In January, York Region Media Group featured the story of Tanis Hargrave and her son, Dan, who lives with cystic fibrosis, a genetic, multi-organ disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. In 2002, his only hope for survival was a double-lung transplant and, at the critical moment, a donor supplied him with the organs he so badly needed. The catch was the lungs were to big for the body of the then-teenaged boy and had to be trimmed to fit. When he turned 24, his body began to reject the transplant and his health took a turn for the worst last November.
Again Mr. Hargrave was placed on the transplant list awaiting a match. He was matched and had his second transplant last month, Ms Hargrave said, adding he is “doing very well”. This time around, the donated lungs fit Mr. Hargrave’s body and the surgery that was expected to take up to 15 hours, because of the difficulties associated with second transplant procedures, only took 7-1/2 to complete. “After the first transplant, he was in the hospital for two months,” Ms Hargrave said. “This time, he was out in 28 days.” He continues to rebuild his muscles and work out his lungs at Toronto General Hospital three times a week, but is feeling great, she added. These kinds of miracles — the gift of life — is what motivates Ms Hargrave to continue stressing the importance of registering as an organ donor. “There is so much need for organ donations, but, the fact is, most aren’t aware of how to become an organ donor,” she said.
She is determined to educate the public about the facts by speaking to municipalities and setting up booths at public events, such as the one displaying information at Aurora Town Hall. Others have joined in to open discussions about organ donations, including Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees, who has put forward a resolution at Queen’s Park calling on the province to create and organ registration link on the Service Ontario website to allow Ontarians to register online using their OHIP numbers. “I have met so many people after your article who pull out their organ donor card to show me,” she said. “But because of the changes that have been made, those are no longer valid.” Many are not aware that organ donor registration is no longer done when a person renews a driver’s licence.
Instead, the province has transferred the registration to the Ontario health card so it can be swiped and medical professionals can see right away if the person is a donor, she explained. “If I can inspire one person, it’s all worth it,” she said. A donor card can be downloaded at giftoflife.on.ca and, when you renew your Ontario health card, you can have your wishes stored in the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care database.
While Kin Canada does remain politalically neutral you can download a Petition to request online registration for Organ donation as well as you may read the Organ Donor Registry Release from MPP Frank Kleese
[edit] Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend"
Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend"
www.campcouchiching.com
Join us on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd for the annual Kinsmen/Camp Couchiching Work Weekend.
- Convert an old cabin into a teacher cabin for this coming spring. Putting up new paneling and a small deck.
- Rebuild the stairs going down to the canoe dock and add a ramp to it for more appropriate access.
- Build two small floating rafts.
- Adding a few ramps to cabins to increase accessibility further.
- Screen repair on windows and doors.
- General maintenance and clean up.
This Year's Projects The camp would be very grateful of any building materials or supplies that you can donate. Please bring any tools that you are comfortable using and that might be of use at the camp. The camp will have supplies for the planned projects. Remember to bring warm clothing and sleeping bags etc. Supplies Please let me know how many will be attending from your club by April 24th, 2010. The camp needs numbers to plan for meals for the weekend. Please contact by email Duane Lopes or phone 905 840-2298.
[edit] Zone Durham Spring Conference "Kin in Style"
This years Spring Conference will be hosted by the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club. The Chair person is Scott Kippen .
[edit] Zone I Durham Spring Conference April 10, 2010
Just look at all these Stylish KinAfter a full Spring Conference I must admit I was mentally wiped when I got home. While I did try to thank everyone I will reiterate once again JUST in case I missed someone:
- Thanks to all who were able to attend and participate. I do hope that this was fun, informative and inspirational.
- To the host club, the Bowmanville Kinsmen and chairperson Kin Scott Kippen, GREAT JOB!
- To my club members especially the members who were able to attend the conference, thanks for the support.
- To any members who disrupted the conference with foolish antics such as a missing fine pot three times! BIG thanks, this is part of the fun of KIN and you did express it. DO NOT LOOSE THAT SPIRIT! It is this spirit that keeps me motivate and I hope yourselves.
- To Secretary Kin Debra Foggetti and Rules of Order Chair Kin Charlotte Stephenson, you were responsible for keeping the conference on track even when I deviated from the Agenda.
- To our District Executive who attended and presented, Membership Director Jeanine Bolger and Vice Governor Len Ptak, this is what makes an informative conference.
- To especially Governor Ed and Secretary Jean who travelled from the Sault to attend Mid Ontario's and Zone Durham Spring Conference. This is dedication that is HARD TO FIND.
One disappointment I do have is that we did not have any interest in anyone stepping forward to take on the position of Deputy Governor. While I would love to do a second term to better the quality of how I do the job, with my current job assignment where I will be on the road anywhere in Canada for half the month until January. This simply will not be feasible. I will FULLY SUPPORT ANYONE to the best of my ability who takes on the DG position as well as Club Presidents and members especially for using the web site. This offer of support does NOT expire. For those who wish to investigate the role and responsibilities of a Deputy Governor or other District Executive position check out the Kin Education web page.
Finally congratulations to the award winners:
Service Award - Pickering Kinsmen and Kinettes (Santa Claus Parade)
Senior Bulletin Award - Pickering Kinsmen and Kinettes (editor Maureen Emmons)
Public Speaking Award - Nick Mohr (Ajax Kinsmen)
Uxbridge BS Award (Best Story) - LM Larry Kendall (Uxbridge Kinsmen)
Yours In Kin,
Deputy Governor Gary
DG Update: As of Sunday April 11, two individuals have expressed an interest in the Deputy Governor position.
[edit] CONFERENCE DOWNLOADS!!
Zone I Durham Spring Conference Registration Form
Zone I Durham Offical Call to Spring Conference
Zone I Durham Proxy Form
Conference Agenda
Guest Speaker Suzanne Elston
Intent for VG Letter
District 8 Resolutions
2010 National Proxy
CF Director Welcome
Steve Lowe for National Director Brochure
District 8 2010 Proxy Form
Governors Welcome to Zone Durham
| National Awards UPDATED 2010 |
| AWARDS Update!! Zone and District will now ONLY be sending one winner (Kinsmen, Kinette or KIN) for any awards that previously were Kinmen or Kinette. This complements the changes that National has done to the awards program. See above for the update. |
Date: Saturday April 10, 1020
Location: Base Line Community Centre
2444 Baseline Road West
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K3
905 623-5067
Agenda: DRAFT Conference Agenda
[edit] Vice Governor 2010-2011
Fellow Kin,
My name is Kathy Alexander and I am a Life Member of the Kinette Club of Keswick. I would like to officially declare my candidacy for the position of Vice Governor for the Kin year 2010-2011.
I believe in the future of the Kin Association, its values, ideals and the service work we do within our communities.
A few years ago, some very strong Kin members in our district had the foresight to develop a Strategic Plan. It was originally a 3 year plan, but the realization that it needs to be a continual strategy map was soon recognized. We have worked to develop many of the initiatives, but we still have a long road ahead of us.
For the first time in a number of years our district witnessed a positive increase in membership – our focus now needs to be on retaining those new members and helping them grow into the leaders of tomorrow within Kin. The accountability component has been developed and initiated; however, more attention needs to be placed on holding our club, zone and district leaders accountable to the general membership.
Traditionally, the Kin Association has been the workers without expecting recognition. I believe that it’s time for us to increase public awareness and start to accept the recognition we so rightly deserve. Kin are proud...and we need to show it!
There are a number of energetic and dynamic clubs in our district but unfortunately the keys to their success seems to be a well guarded secret. I believe that each club has the potential to be effective and vibrant – it’s just a matter of discovering and fostering how that can be done. By keeping the lines of communication open, we would be able to take a huge step forward to succeeding with this initiative.
I look forward to addressing any questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to contact me,
Yours in Kin,
LM Kathy Alexander
k.alexander11@hotmail.com
Intent for VG Letter
[edit] Special Announcement
It is with a great deal of excitement, I would like to formally announce my intention to run for the office of National President of Kin Canada. I have filed my nominations papers effective immediately. I believe Kin Canada to be on a course to resurrect its pre-eminent place in the Canadian service sector. Further implementation of the Vision 2020 plan will allow all of Kin Canada to work together to build a brighter and better community for all Canadians. Yours in Kin, Kin Dave Ronson
[edit] An open letter regarding the National awards Program
The National Awards Committee would like to take time to provide the members of Kin Canada some background on the recent changes to the Awards Program.
The changes that were presented at National Convention were not made at the spur of the moment nor without careful thought and consideration. The National Awards Committee began looking at “overhauling” the entire awards program two and a half years ago. We began our research by gathering information on how many submissions have been made to each award over the years. Unfortunately we found that the number of submissions have declined each year. Next we began looking at the quality of the submission.
A very unfortunate reality is that almost half of all submissions submitted from the Districts were ineligible, as they didn’t make the mandatory requirements.
We also talked to Judges who have been gracious enough to give up time with family to judge the National Awards. They were very dismayed that they were spending countless hours to judge these awards just to find out that they were out of contention due to the mandatory requirements. Specifically the Bulletin award was singled out. The Public Relations award was also very frustrating, as it had just become a Scrapbook rather than being filled with public relations materials as mandated. Two years ago the awards criteria was changed to include the fact that it is not to be a scrapbook, but this fell on deaf ears and did not improve the situation.
A thread was posted on Kin2Kin to get member consultation, unfortunately, this resulted in less than 20 responses. After the presentation at National Convention on the proposed changes, only one letter was received and three people meet with the National Awards Chair even though it was clearly stated that the two Awards Committee members present were there to listen, answer questions and address any concerns. With the lack of response, the Committee took this to mean that the membership just wasn’t that interested/concerned with the changes. All comments/concerns that were received were passed onto the Committee for consideration, as is any feedback or concerns. We felt that making changes to the Awards Program would be crucial for its survival. The Committee is currently working on bringing the program into alignment with the Vision 2020 strategy map. We are working on a Communications Award to encompass all manners of Communications including Bulletin and PR.
As to why these changes were made without a vote by the membership, the reason is very simple. The Awards program is not in our General Operating By-Laws and as such a vote is not needed to make changes. As the program is part of the operational aspect of the Association it doesn’t need to go before the Board of Directors. It is instead placed before the Executive Director or his designate at National Headquarters.
We apologize to those members who feel that they were not advised of the changes before hand and ask that you send you comments, questions and concerns directly to the Committee by emailing to Penny Lees-Smith. If we do not hear from the members directly we cannot address the issues.
Yours In Kin,
Penny Lees-Smith,
National Awards Committee Chair on behalf of the National Awards Committee
| AWARDS Update!! Zone and District will now ONLY be sending one winner (Kinsmen, Kinette or KIN) for any awards that previously were Kinmen or Kinette. This complements the changes that National has done to the awards program. See above for the update. |
[edit] Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend", April 30th May 1 & 2
Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend"
www.campcouchiching.com
Join us on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd for the annual Kinsmen/Camp Couchiching Work Weekend.
- Convert an old cabin into a teacher cabin for this coming spring. Putting up new paneling and a small deck.
- Rebuild the stairs going down to the canoe dock and add a ramp to it for more appropriate access.
- Build two small floating rafts.
- Adding a few ramps to cabins to increase accessibility further.
- Screen repair on windows and doors.
- General maintenance and clean up.
This Year's Projects The camp would be very grateful of any building materials or supplies that you can donate. Please bring any tools that you are comfortable using and that might be of use at the camp. The camp will have supplies for the planned projects. Remember to bring warm clothing and sleeping bags etc. Supplies Please let me know how many will be attending from your club by April 24th, 2010. The camp needs numbers to plan for meals for the weekend. Please contact by email Duane Lopes or phone 905 840-2298.
[edit] Annual District 8 Curling Bonspiel, February 13, 2010
More pictures are under the Picture Gallery
Sean Auger, Jim Stirrup, Scott Purvis, Rob Cote...Eric Martin was the alternate...WAY TO GO GUYS!!
The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough repeated as curling champs and looks forward to seeing you all back in Peterborough next year!!
Thanks to DG Gary Gornik for the update!!
[edit] Spring Conferences are Comin' Fast
- March 6th. Zone D, Halton Peel, hosted by the Milton Kinettes Zone Halton-Peel
- March 20th. Zone A, hosted by the Kapuskasing Kinsmen Zone A
- April 10th. Zone H, Mid Ontario, hosted by the Newmarket Kinsmen, Location: Kin Hall, 20 Oak Ave. East Gwillimbury Zone Mid-Ontario
- April 10th. Zone I, Durham, hosted by the Bowmanville Kinsmen, @ Baseline Community Centre Bowmanville Zone Durham
- April 17th. Zone B, Algoma Rainbow, hosted by the Valley East Kin Club Zone Algoma Rainbow
- April 24th. Zone C, hosted by the Minden Kin Zone C
[edit] Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award, The Deadline has Passed!!
The Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award contest is now open. All members are eligible to participate. The deadline is April 15. Download the form and get started today
Diane Rogers Kin Pride Award
[edit] Sudbury Service
Kin Club of Sudbury donates $25,000
www.sudburykinsmen.ca/house_draw/index.html
SUDBURY, ONTARIO (Feb. 22, 2010) The board, staff, clients and alumni of Rockhaven would like to thank the Kinsmen of Sudbury for their support and generous monetary donation, resulting from the 2009 Showcase Sweepstakes ticket sales.
Rockhaven received a total donation of $25,000 in support of necessary capital renovations and maintenance of the main building , as well as Beyond the Rock , an after-care program that incorporates transitional housing and facilitates the
reintegration of residents back into the community.
"We really would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket for last year's Kinsmen home," says Patricia Delyea, executive director of Rockhaven. "This community support, and the new partnership that's been established between the Kin Club of Sudbury and Rockhaven, enable us to continue our work in assisting the men achieve and maintain their recovery. There are also enduring benefits to the children, spouses, loved ones and friends of the men we serve. We're really pleased with the Kinsmen's commitment to our services, and we hope to grow the partnership in the future."
Rockhaven provides services to men in the Sudbury area who are committed to a lifestyle of sobriety. Since its inception, the agency has worked with an excess of 2,000 different men to break the cycle of drug and alcohol dependency. With the continued support of community-minded people, Rockhaven's programs will flourish. This generous donation will benefit the agency's current capital projects of repairs list, which include a new heating and cooling system, an updated phone
system, new windows and fire doors, and a complete kitchen renovation.
[edit] A Day @ The Races
- Just a reminder that this Saturday is Kin Day at the Races... c'mon down and check it out!!
2nd AnnualDistrict 8
Day at the Races!
Kin Appreciation day.
February 20th 2010
9:00am Till 5:00pm
Minden Fairgrounds, Bobcaygeon Rd North of the Gull river.
Wear you Kin colors and be recognized !
Visit the food booth for the best hotdogs on the planet, as well as the famous McMinden!
Meet fellow kin and mingle with the racers in the hottest sport on ice.
Passengers are allowed so bring an approved Snell rated helmet M95 or newer for the best ride of your life.
(Some helmets will be available for loan)
[edit] Minden's field of dreams is all ice
IAN LAW FOR THE TORONTO STAR
Cars do their best to stay on track as they circle the course in Minden, where ice races take place each weekend through the end of February.
Jan 30, 2010
Ian Law
Special to the Star
MINDEN – What do race car drivers do in the winter? The real diehards race on ice.
This little town, an hour and a half northeast of Toronto, that's famous for its Rockcliffe Hotel, has been hosting this highly entertaining form of auto racing for more than two decades.
Situated right in town is the Minden Fairgrounds, where the local Kinsmen, led by Tom Prentice, carve out a road course in the snow and then flood it to build up more than 30 cm of ice.
Running each Saturday and Sunday until Feb. 28, racers will vie for the Magnum Ice Racing Series Championship in four "rubber to ice" classes (winter tires, no studs), three "street stud" classes and three "race stud" classes.
The classes are also divided by driveline configuration so that rear-wheel-drive cars run together, front-wheel drive have their classes; all-wheel drive and "specials" run in a separate class to keep the racing as competitive as possible.
Having experienced this type of racing for more than 10 years, I know how challenging it is to be competitive and to maintain control on the glare ice. I ran in the rubber-to-ice or non-stud classes and the amount of car control required to run with the best is phenomenal. The top racers can run bumper to bumper and door handle to handle and not touch each other for the 12 laps of a race. This takes a lot of practice and technique, and for those who appreciate those skills, watching these ice racers is a must.
For those who prefer the carnage of car crashes, ice racing has more than its fair share as the novices and mid-packers try to keep up and end up running into the snow banks or bouncing off each other.
The cars with street studs have more grip and as a result, speeds are greater. These cars will go over 100 km/h on the ice. The winter-tire cars that will get up to 80 km/h on the straights on ice you wouldn't want to walk on. The fastest cars run on the race studs which, because they're longer than street studs, their extra grip allows them to reach speeds of over 120 km/h before sliding in a four-wheel drift through the corners.
This entertaining form of auto racing has everything for those speed enthusiasts suffering from racing withdrawal. Extreme skills can be appreciated for the fine car control of the top-notch drivers, many of whom have racing experience in the Canadian Touring Car Championships or the Ontario GT Sprints racing.
Anyone can participate in ice racing with a few minor requirements. You must have a valid driver's licence, be a member of a club recognized by the Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs (CASC), and apply for the Basic Competition Licence. Drivers between 16 and 18 must have written parental consent.
Beyond that, all you need is a car that meets the requirements of the rulebook and a good set of winter tires. Most cars are older, unwanted road cars worth less than a grand.
The most I paid for an ice racer was $200. Many seasons of competing in ice racing develops a lot of driving skills and makes driving in a snowstorm a lot easier.
Minden is a winter playground and the snowmobiling capital of Ontario. It has a number of fine restaurants and accommodations.
For more information and rules on ice racing, contact Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs at www.casc.on.ca or the town of Minden at www.mindenhills.ca.
Ian Law can be reached at
www.carcontrolschool.com.
thestar.com
[edit] Mid-term, Parry Sound
The Distrcit Council and the CF teams met at the Hidden Bay Leadership Camp to review the business of the district, find out the plans of the vice team and get ready for spring zones..here's a few pics...
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[edit] Lakeshore Kin Charter
The charter of the newest club in district eight was harkened by over 100 people in the Streetsville Kin Hall. National President Sean joins with the newest members of District 8 as they pose with their official charter docs...
[edit] FLC - Fun in the north of District 8
[edit] NEWS FLASH
District Eight continues to be the leading District in Kin Canada. At our recenly held service dinner we garned the all the top awards
* District Eight and Governor Steve Lowe win the Decew/Phee Outstanding District Award
* Jeanine Bolger wins the Doug Anthony District Membership Award
* Kinsmen Club of Barrie wins the Hal Rogers Service Award
* Mary Lou Bolger (Kin Valley East) wins the Kin Sr. Bulletin Award
* Sault St. Marie Kin win Bill Skelly Award
Way to go District Eight...you all rock!!!! Pictures in the Picture Gallery!
[edit] We Said Goodby
Past Governor and HREF Trustee Terri Lascos has been laid to rest. Terry Lascos passed awad peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Thursday November 19, 2009 in her 64th year; beloved wife of James; loving mother of Steven and his wife Brooke and Laurie and her husband Scott Shoemaker; cherished grandmother of Varyn; dear sister of Joanne O’Donnell (Dave) and Louise White (Neville). Terrill will be sadly missed by other relatives and friends.
Terri was joined by family, friends, and the family of Kin as they celebrated her life and accomplishments.
[edit] District Convention 2008 Award Winners
- Kin Quill Dave Ronson - Kinsmen Club of Peterborough
- Kinette Quill Jeanine Bolger - Valley East Kin Club
- Website - Barrie Kinsmen Club
- Bulletin Award Winners
- Pickering Kinsmen & Kinette Club - Maureen Emmons
- Valley East Kin Club - Mary Lou Bolger Editor
- Public Speakers
- Gary Lynch - Orangeville Kinsmen Club -
- Runner-Up Gill Boissoneault- Timmins Kinsmen
- Kinette Public Speaker - Heather Hughes - Minden Kin Club
- Kinsmen Service Award - Minden Kin Club "Ice Racing"
- Kinette Service Award - Orangeville Kinettes - "Parade Float"
- Kinsmen PR Award - Lindsay Kinsmen
Outstanding Deputy Governors
- Gary Newton - Halton Peel
- Terri Lascos - Mid Ontario
[edit] Thank you!!!
On behalf of my myself and my family I just wanted to say Mike Day and the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough did an amazing job on District Convention 2008! The special touches, the extras, everything was perfect. Job well done gentlemen! Governor Paul as always you kept the business on track and in focus. You did a great job for District 8 and you also deserve a pat on the back for a job well done! Thank you to everyone who made my family feel welcome and let me tell you District 8 made a very positive impact on my two boys. THANK YOU again Yours in Kin, Jeanine Bolger
It was nice to have a gathering of a number of District 8's surviving governors at national this year. PNP and Past Gov. Doug Robinson gathered a number of us together, including Gov. Ed Dawson, LM Past Gov. Steve Lowe, Past Gov. ND Dave Ronson, LM Past Gov. Shirley Heaps, Past Gov. DMD Jeanine Bolger, LM Past Gov. P,CCFF Liason Mike Croghan LM, Past Gov. Audrey Jaspers Fayer, LM Past Gov. Kim Jasper Fayers
[edit] Convention Update
Our Newest Hal Rogers Fellow..(thanks Gary G. for the pic)
[edit] Strategic Partners Make a Difference
Pickering businessman brings cheer through toys
Patrick Doyle, an Ajax business man who arranged for teddy bears to be sent to charities in the GTA including CFB eport
Stuffed animals go to Grandview, CFB Trenton and Sick Kids hospital Aug 23, 2009 - 04:30 AM
By Melissa Mancini
PICKERING -- Patrick Doyle was inspired by the dedication of local bridge ceremonies when the bodies of soldiers killed in Afghanistan are driven down Hwy. 401, and he decided he wanted to do something to help the troops.
"I would see the people on bridges all the time," he said. "Especially with CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Trenton being so close, I thought: what can I do?"
Mr. Doyle's company, Proforma Synergy, recently partnered with Artistic Toys to bring stuffed animals to children through the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the Grandview Children's Foundation.
Mr. Doyle's company distributes promotional products for other companies. When he came across Artistic Toys, a company in the U.S., and found out it was willing to give away stuffed animals, he looked to find a way to use the product to help local kids.
Mr. Doyle coordinated with the Ajax Kinsmen Club, which paid the shipping, so Artistic Toys could ship and distribute more than 2,000 toys and stuffed animals.
"They were all put to good use," Mr. Doyle said.
[edit] District 8 Kin build Social Capital
Expansion committee chair PNP LM ND INSP Doug Anthong joins D8 Governor Ed Dawson as the charter papers for the Lakeshore Kin club are signed at a Kin social gathering at the Streetsville Kinsmen Hall...YEAH BABY!! "Photo credit G Gornik"
[edit] District Eight continues to be the premiere district in Kin Canada
Big, Big ups to DMD Jeanine Bolger and the rest of the district. District Eight had the largest single membership increase among all districts in Canada. District Eight finished the year with a 15 member increase...WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!
[edit] District 8 CF Rocks
D8 CF does it again...200k + WHOO HOO!!
[edit] Thank you Fellow Kin
Fellow Kin
Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Governor this past year.
We still have some work to do but our District is getting stronger each and every year.
That being said this is the final month to add new Kin onto your roster. As of May we were breakeven.
Good news is that the Kinette Club of Barrie has been approved and if all goes right will add 17 members.
However we still could use another 6 -10 to get to that 600 members for June 30th. A few clubs including my own have added a member - it does not cost anything - no dues extra at this time.
Finally - Ed & Jean Dawson along with Pat Payne need to know the new Presidents information of each club as soon as possible in order to put together next years Travelling Kin.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Again Thanks for the Great Year.
Past Gov.
Steve
Edit note..congrats to Steve on a great year..Steve worked hard on behalf of all of us. District 8 continues to be the premiere district in Kin due to the continued efforts of Kin like Past Gov. Steve..
[edit] Passion joins District Eight convention
Special guest Passion of the hot Duo "Passion & Pride" joined Kin from all over central Ontario at their convention where she partied like a rock star, joining various fraternities and donning a toga to get the party started. Whoo hoo!!
[edit] Orangeville Kinsmen honour those that "Serve and Protect"
Photo/WES KELLER KINSMEN EXPRESS THANKS: Orangeville Police Chief Joseph Tomei accepts a certificate of appreciation from Kin member John French as Kinsmen Kevin Eales and national president Doug Robinson, right, look on. The Orangeville Kinsmen paid tribute to more than a couple of dozen supporters and contributors with a steak dinner and other awards.
Dear Fellow Kin, and Hockey enthusiasts.
As an added bonus this year Kin Randy and I have in our possession an amazing book. “Toronto Maple Leafs greatest moments” autographed by the one and only Johnny Bower. We are going to do a silent auction of sorts to raise additional funds for Cystic Fibrosis. The auction will begin Monday December 8, 2008 at 8:00am. And will end April 30/2009. At 8:00pm. Please email myself : Manon Bolger at mnsbolger@hotmail.com or call 705-693-3440. I will keep an updated list of the bids and will give a bi-monthly report on how it is going. Starting bid is $5.00. Any additional bids must in $1.00 increments. Report will only show current bid not the bidder. Good luck to all and don’t be shutout (Johnny Bower humour) Attached is a picture is a sample of what you will find in the book.
TOP TWENTY D8 & FRIENDS SHAREHOLDER LIST
Individual Holders Names Shares Clubs
Bob Faddock 75 Sault Ste Marie Kinsmen
Will Creighton 75 Mississauga Kinsmen
Leona Thorogood 50 District 4
Randy C. 10 Bowmanville Kinsmen
Manon Bolger 10 Kin Club of Valley East
Jason Frost 20 Sault Ste Marie Kinsmen
Jean Dawson 13 Sault Ste Marie Kinsmen
Ed Dawson 12 Sault Ste Marie Kinsmen
Paul Arsenault 10 Bowmanville Kinsmen
Brian Cooper 10 District 7
Gord Thow 10 Bowmanville Chapter
Julie Cookson 10 CF Foundation
Brenda Dooley 10 District 7
John Myles 10 Sault Ste Marie Kinsmen
Debbie Fogetti 10 Kinette Club of Pickering
Pat Payne 10 Acton Kinettes
Kathy Alexander 10 Keswick Kinettes
Merry Christmas from Manon & Randy
December Newsletter
Well we are well on our way this year. Randy and I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Since our term began a lot has happened. Many successful fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis have occurred. Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste Marie held a 8 hour bike relay that brought in $6,500.00 Kinsmen Club of Barrie held their Blues and Brews Concert bringing in $24,205.00. Kinsmen Club of Newmarket celebrated their well-deserved 35th Anniversary and donated $3,500.00. These are just the few. Great job Fellow Kin and Thank you.
Shares are selling well. Currently to date we have 547 shares sold and going strong. Will Creighton and Bob Fadock are our highest shareholders with 75 each. Past National President Leona does not have this information at the moment, she informed Randy and I to let her know so she can purchase more in order to be the share leader.
On one of my visits to a local club in Zone B, this certain club asked if the can purchase shares as a club and challenge the others in the zone. That was definitely a YES…
There are many fundraisers to come. Keep up the amazing work you all do. I will be sending out Share Reports Monthly to the Deputy Governors to pass out to the Club Presidents. We are beginning a new adventure to raise funds. We have are having an auction for a “Maple Leafs Greatest Moments Book” autographed by JOHNNY BOWER. We will send out updates on that as well. Please send Randy and I emails of events and Fundraisers that you will be hosting so we can make the effort to attend. One of us will try our best to attend Please keep up the great work in supporting Cystic Fibrosis.
New approach to treating CF lung infection shows promise Toronto, ON (September 22, 2008) – Researchers at the University of Calgary have found a new method of fighting severe lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). These findings are published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA, this week. Communities of bacteria grow in the lungs of people with CF. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium found in these communities and is often associated with severe lung infections. Pseudomonas represents a constant and ever present threat to the health of people with CF. Dr. Michael Surette, Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and his team, working with Dr. Harvey Rabin and the Calgary Adult CF Clinic have found that a group of previously overlooked and often undetected bacteria in these communities, the Streptococcus milleri group (SMG), compounds the danger of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Currently, doctors have treated Pseudomonas with antibiotics, however, the Pseudomonas family of bacteria is increasingly becoming resistant to treatment. Dr. Surette’s research shows clinical benefit simply by treating SMG, and thereby disrupting the bacterial community. Doctors at the Calgary Adult CF Clinic (Foothills Hospital) have already tested this new approach successfully, with patients admitted to hospital with severe lung infections. People treated with SMG-targeted therapies quickly returned to a stable state. “This is important new information,” said Dr. Michael Surette. “In our small patient group, the laboratory findings have been used to guide treatment, with positive results.” The research project, funded by the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, has led to a real alternative to combating severe lung infections in persons with CF. Early study results show that it may also be a treatment option for individuals with chronic lung infections unrelated to CF. “These findings underline the importance of supporting CF research,” said Cathleen Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “In this case, laboratory research has been translated rapidly into actual treatment, helping people with cystic fibrosis fight back against aggressive infections.”
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.
[edit] Initial Public Offering
It was announced that there would be an initial public offering of shares in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis.
How many times have you been in a store and purchased a paper shoe (diabetes), a tent (Tim Horton’s), a daisy (cystic fibrosis), or maybe a hot air balloon for a $ 2.00 donation,which was displayed for a week and then thrown out?
Now for a limited time and in limited quantity you can purchase shares in the fight against cystic fibrosis for only $ 2.00 per share. You will be issued a certificate indicating the number of shares that you have acquired, which can be displayed in a place of honour in your home or business.
Wouldn’t it be great to have proof of your involvement when a cure or control for cystic fibrosis is discovered .Which can be used as an invitation to the wrap party . It also makes a great conversation piece for potential new Kin.
As a special bonus (while supplies last) anyone purchasing multiple shares will be awarded a collectors lapel pin as a show of our appreciation.
The Majority share holder (individual) as of June 1st 2009.Will be awarded a fantastic prize at our annual share holders meeting next June 2009. All share holders will be invited to attend this meeting.
To purchase shares see your Zone CF representatives
Include your name and address, in order that you will receive your invitation to our meeting.
Thank you for “Sharing the Goal” with Kin Canada and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
[edit] Service Parry Sound Style
Kinsmen project chairman Roger Campbell attempts a putt at the Royal Hotel on Saturday – making a hole-in-one. The Pub Putt, an annual event in Parry Sound which raised $18,000 from donations for cystic fibrosis this year, was held at various venues around town. This year about 40 people participated in the nine-hole tourney.
[edit] Service Sutton Style
We've talked a lot about standards and excellence in District 8 lately....Well here's someone who's walked it, Past Gov., Life Member Shirley Heaps from the Kinette Club of Sutton. Kin Shirl was recognized by over 150 friends, family and Kin as she accepted her Life Membership April 4, 2009 in the Sutton Kin hall.
PNP AD Doug Anthony Commented "this is one of the finest life nights I've ever been to.
Cangratulations to the Sutton Kinettes who threw a heck of a party on the occaission of their 50th Anniversary and Shirl's life night!!
[edit] PIGNAPPING IN DISTRICT 8, PINK ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED!
The Kin Club of Valley East is very distraught over the loss of their Kin Pig! Kin Pig was attending Spring Conference 2009being hosted by the Kin Club of Valley East on March 14/09.
The Ontario Kin Police (OKP) and the Kin Club of Valley East and its partners through District 8 have issued PINK Alert notifications throughout the District and Kin Canada. Minister of Animal Safety and Security, announced today.
The exchange of information and the sharing of resources will enable us to conduct investigations more effectively and more efficiently. The safety of our Kin Pig is a top priority for our Kin Council and its partners."
Please help save the Pig! Contact the Kin Club of Valley East kinclub@unitz.ca or jbolger778@hotmail.com if you have any information that will lead to the safe return or whereabouts of Kin Pig.
Press release!!!
Ok I know who has the pig, ...but I can't talk too loud, I was told at zone C conference .... (the district mafia are over my shoulder), ... his name starts with a .... what! ... Wait! ...No! ...I had nothing to do with short sheeting Ed's bed!!! ....
[edit] A Day @ the Races
Zone C gathered to witness the madness and mayhem that is Ice Racing in Minden.....
Past DG Al Simpson (Brighton kin) Joins Kin Paul McPherson and wife Pat and Nanci Shepard at the track.
[edit] Update - Peterborough Kinsmen win District 8 Bonspiel...WOOT !!
Congrats to Skip Rob Cote, Vice Scott Purvis, Sean Auger and Mike Van Ek... We'll see you in Peterborough next year ... Congrats to the Milton Kinsmen on organizing an excellent event..BIG PROPS FOR THE BBQ!!
[edit] Brighton Kin support the "GREEN"
Allan Simpson, Past DG of Zone C presents to Alexas Derry, Ashley Coombes, Megan Derry (twin of Alexas) and school teacher Gwen McConkey. The Kin Club of Brighton donated $2,000.00 to the high school to assist the students with their wind power system that they plan to construct by April 2009. A second stage with be the construction of a solar panel system and storage.
[edit] A Kin Success Story
George
To you and your fellow Kin members.
What a great success story. On behalf of the District Executive we commend you and your fellow Kin members for being innovative and
pro-active to bringing the "Gift of Kin" to your club and your community.
I am sending out your story to all the president's & clubs in the District as a testament that we can "Grow Together".
Gov. 8
Steve Lowe
Here's what they did.........
The Kinsmen Club of Bolton (Ontario, District 8) celebrates its 45th anniversary this year as a strong, thriving club. The Club membership was stable with long term members but last year, the club approved a motion to actively recruit women into the club. The vote for the inclusion of women was seen as the way forward into the future if the Club was to stay strong, vibrant and in tune with the times.
In a way, this all started in 1999 when the club voted to start a dragonboat racing team in part as a fund raiser (team members were to raise money with pledges to pay back the $3,000 investment) and in part as a means of meeting possible new members to recruit. The Kindred Spirits Dragonboat Racing Team resulted with the 1st team composed of several Club members and retired Kinettes (the Bolton Kinette club at that point had shut down several years earlier), but mainly outside men and women recruited from the community.
By the end of last year, the club had recruited seven new (male) members from the Kindred Spirits team, almost half the club and all of whom have served on the Club Executive including 3 past presidents. Obviously without these new members, the club would have been in severe difficulties with membership.
Meantime, Kindred Spirits evolved into a social club in its own right with a core of about 20 permanent members, including 4 Kinsmen and 10 women. Most of these dragonboaters began meeting weekly for "practice" sessions at a local pub and partying for events like major birthdays, Halloween, July 1st and other excuses to party. Kindred Spirits (including the women) have been actively involved in all Bolton Kinsmen major projects as volunteers so a strong bond and common identity developed between the two groups.
After 9 years of inviting male Kindred Spirits dragonboaters to join the Bolton Kinsmen Club, one of the women piped up and asked "Why the heck can't we be members?" Hence the initiative for the motion to recruit women into the Club. The motion passed with a large majority on a ballot vote but there were a couple of members very upset with the change.
The club had an open house in the summer and welcomed six women interested in membership for the 1st meeting in September. Further, a male dragonboater who had joined Kinsmen but had dropped out in the same year last year, rejoined as a direct result of this change. Happily, those Club members who were upset with the motion all returned and gave the new club configuration a shot.
At the 1st meeting, the prospective new Kin mixed in with the Kinsmen members. The Kin song was introduced (although some stuck loudly to the Kinsmen song!) and the meeting went on. By the end of the meeting, any tension there may have been had subsided and the world did not end. The 2nd meeting was a 100% night. For the 3rd meeting the women all indicated they did still wanted to join. The 4th meeting was another 100% night and a vote held to accept each prospect as a new member. The result - 100% approval for 100% of the new members on a 100% night! 7th meeting, another 100% night. The club ended last year with 15 members so the addition of the six women and the reinstated member means the club has grown to 22 members, a 47% increase over last year.
Changing the Club to be integrated with women, adding six new members and celebrating its 45th year was something to be celebrated! National President Doug was invited to perform the Initiation ceremony and he was able to accommodate that. Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison was invited to participate and she spoke to congratulate the women and the club. Spouses and friends attended to make it a really special night.
Has the introduction of women changed the club? Club President George denHaan reports indeed it has. "Meetings are harder to conduct with all the laughter and noise going on. I think its great! We lost no members from this change and we have had 100% nights three times since the women joined. The night of the motion had a full turnout so that makes four 100% night nights in 2008 which is as many as the club has had in all the years since I joined in 1992. I think that speaks for the success of this change."
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Best regards,
George denHaan
President
Kin Club of Bolton
Yahooo!!
Remembering those who have served
Past Presidents in Attendance: Life Member Steve Blakslee - Life Member Bob Doutre - Cec Sarafin - Stephen Everett - Life Member John Dutscheck - Life Member Dave Martin - John Hackson - John Doutre - Life Member Scott Aitken - Life Member Rick Duncan
The Kinsmen Club of Newmarket recently celebrated its 35th anniversay. They were joined by various members of the District Executive, Nat'l Pres Doug, first lady Christine and over 50 friends. A posthumus Hal Rogers Fellow was awarded to Ron Brill's family
