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ArchiveFrom District 8 Kin[edit] Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend"Camp Couchiching "Work Weekend" Join us on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd for the annual Kinsmen/Camp Couchiching Work Weekend.
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, 2010Just 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: 
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: Yours In Kin,
[edit] CONFERENCE DOWNLOADS!!Zone I Durham Spring Conference Registration Form
Location: Base Line Community Centre Agenda: DRAFT Conference Agenda
[edit] Vice Governor 2010-2011 LM Kathy Alexander 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 [edit] Special Announcement ND Dave Ronson
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[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
