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[edit] Membership Director Bill Brown 2010 - 2011

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Membership Director Bill Brown Past Membership Jeanine Bolger


[edit] Membership Newsletter August 2010

Fellow Kin,
Our New Kin year is almost upon us. While members get ready to send their children back to school and get geared up for another year of making KIN an important factor in their respective communities, we need to remember that we have to have fun doing what we do.

As stated by Governor Len in his message this month we have lost some clubs and our numbers are down. We may be down but we are NOT out. We have the RESOURCES and experience to turn our Membership dilemma around and grow both our clubs and District.

The most important RESOURCE that we have is YOU..YOU make all the difference in both your club and community and without you and all your efforts there would be no club in your community.

I have presented a Membership program to all the Deputy Governor’s that attended DLS and PRETERM in May of this year, and they have stated that they will work with the District Executive to present this to all clubs.

I will be making a presentation of this program at KIN KOLLEGE in October and would welcome all of you to attend. I will also be at FLC making the same presentation, however more in-depth.

I would suggest that every Club President consider appointing a membership chairperson and send them to FLC.

Should you as a member of District 8 have any questions/concerns/comments on how WE collectively can grow our membership and make DISTRICT 8 the best District in the country I would welcome your comments and input.

I can come to your meeting or event no matter where it is, all I would require is enough lead time to adjust my schedule.

Yours in Kin,

William Brown
Membership Director
District 8


[edit] Membership Newsletter July 2010

MEMBERSHIP
It is safe to say that WE as a whole (Clubs/Zones/Districts) are suffering from growth and our membership has declined drastically over the past several years. This decline will not stop and will get worse, if WE collectively allow it to continue.
Although you may not be aware of this, YOU as a member are among the privileged few that have been tasked to continue the legacy that Hal Rogers created back in 1920. Today YOU have a choice, as you do with many things in your daily life, be a part of the continuation of the legacy or be a part of the demise.
In today’s busy environment we all have other things to do, be it family, job, and other social obligations. Yet we still remain vibrant in our clubs and communities. While the economy is not the best, this is the time to recruit new members and forge our relationships in our communities with both new charities and corporate partners. While every charity is working harder and harder to meet their budget through corporate sponsors, these sponsors have had to scale back their donations, thus through the domino effect reducing funds being raised.
Local businesses are not sending their staff out for training, thus reducing their own effectiveness to their clients. Their staff is placed in positions to which they have limited training and are “flying by the seat of their pants”.
We as an Association have the tools to help both local businesses and charities and increase our membership via these tools. They NEED to be implemented to ensure not only our own longevity but also the longevity of the local businesses and charities.
This plan is simple, and to the point.
We target businesses in our communities where the owners have been making contributions to local charities (local hospital, cancer foundation, heart and stroke, etc) and we approach them in helping them run a project to raise both money and awareness for their charity.
They no longer need to make their corporate donation (other than seed money for the project/event), however they will help supply the manpower the day of the event.

In exchange for them allowing us to help implement their personal project they will provide the following to the local clubs.
• A 3 year commitment of at least 2 members of their staff to join the club and their company will pay their dues.
• Return of their seed money costs required to get project/event off the ground.
• 15% fee of GROSS profits raised to which we can place in our service accounts
We as clubs will provide the following commitments to our new corporate partners.
• Keep them assessed of the process of the project/event
• Teach their staff how to organize/run/report and speak in public in regards to their event
• Teach their staff modern business and ethics which will be in effect free “business training”
By our clubs getting involved with the local businesses it creates greater awareness of both the corporate partner as well as the local club. Our exposure increases ten-fold and provides the clubs with another opportunity to increase membership.
The local charities also benefit as we are collectively in the community making a concerted effort to help them reach their budgets.
This is a WIN/WIN enterprise that benefits not only the club, it also increase the exposure for the local business through word of mouth advertising.

How do we get the campaign started?
• YOU purchase/obtain the disc provided by the local municipal government listing all businesses in the community.
• YOU draft a letter directly to the General Manger/Owner/President of the business asking them to attend a meeting with at least 2 of their staff members.
• Assign members to make follow up calls or email or both and ask if they have received the letter and if they would be attending.
• Follow up the day of the event.
• Have greeters at the door welcoming everyone.
• Have pre-printed name badges with the person’s name and company name.
• Dress is business casual
• Presenters will be dressed in business attire
• Have package prepared explaining how the program works and how to get involved.
• YOU hold a general meeting with our own members and the “invited guests” and introduce the plan to the invited guests.
• YOU invite local charities that YOU have assisted and they can tell the meeting how much of difference YOU have made for their charities and how well organized YOUR club is.
• Invite local Mayor or municipal councilman/woman to also attest to how we help and the differences we make in the communities.
• Invite local media to introduce the concept. (Print/Tv)
• Invite local Kin Officials (Deputy Governor/National Membership Director/ National President/Executive Director/Governor) whoever is available to assist and make your club look good. (no over-kill)
• Have a question and answer period to ensure message has been conveyed properly.
• Invite businesses to become a part of the “partnership/relationship”.
• Thank everyone for attending.
• Have snacks prepared for this event (Pop/Coffee/Tea….NO ALOCHOL).
As this is a membership program YOU can draw funds from the district membership director to assist with this project (after all this is a part of what our dues go towards). Present the concept and invite the local businesses to be a part of their community where they do business and help to make a difference.

Sample Letter
Dear………….
This is not a letter to solicit your business for a donation!! We understand that is today’s economy everyone has had to streamline how they operate and that your business has probably had to reduce or select how your corporate donations are made and in what amounts.
We the Kinsmen Club of Erin Mills are “a not for profit organization serving the communities greatest needs” and are celebrating over 25 years of community service. We would like to invite you and 2 of your staff members to a meeting in which we can help you raise funds for your favorite charity.
We are interested in becoming your “Partners” in fund raising. We have a program that would allow your business to increase their “corporate exposure” within the community as well continue to make those greatly needed funds for your favorite charity. All we ask of you is to attend a meeting at the Tom Charter Baseball Hall on September 12th 2010, to listen to a presentation that will help both your business and the local community.
There will be a presentation followed by a question and answer period and refreshments afterwards.
Again we are NOT soliciting your company for a donation, we are simply extending an invitation to view a presentation and become involved in making a difference to your favorite charity.
We will follow up this letter with a telephone call directly to you.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service and we look forwarding to seeing you on September 12th 2010
Yours in Kin,
Partnership Chairman

[edit] Newsletters In PDF Format

Membership Newsletter July 2010
Membership Newsletter August 2010



[edit] Here's the Membership Package

[edit] 35 Years

Life Member, John Eecloo, Sutton Kinsmen, Sept 15, 1975

Brian Rodman, Lindsay Kinsmen, Jan 1, 1975

Bruce Gribbon, Stouffville Kinsmen, Jan 27, 1975

[edit] 30 Years

District Treasurer - Brian Macklin, Mississauga Kinsmen, Apr 1, 1980

Fraser Rennie, Sutton Kinsmen, Jan 1, 1980

Rob Taylor, Kirkland Lake Kinsmen, Jan 3, 1980

[edit] 25 Years

Life Member, Dwight Ward, Milton & District Kinsmen, Feb 28, 1985

Life Member, Gary Newton, Erin Mills Kinsmen, Jun 17, 1985

Life Member, David Martin, Newmarket & East Gwillimbury Kinsmen, Dec 12, 1985

Wayne Hoult, Keswick Kinsmen, Feb 13, 1985

Allan Simpson, Brighton Kinsmen, Mar 29, 1985

James Storey, Peterborough Kinsmen, May 10, 1985

Drew Dowling, Oshawa Kinsmen, Jun 13, 1985

Peter Abrams, Port Hope Kinsmen, Oct 31, 1985

Paul Arsenault, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Oct 24, 1985

[edit] 20 Years

Life Member, Tom Prentice, Minden Kinsmen, Mar 24, 1990

Life Member, Randy Cruickshank, Bowmanville Kinsmen, May 11, 1990

District Membership Director - Jeanine Bolger, Valley East Kin, Jan 26, 1990

Barry Shadd, Kapuskasing Kinsmen, Jan 8, 1990

Fiona Rivard-Chapman, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Jan 16, 1990

Doug Robinson, Orangeville Kinsmen, Jan 22, 1990

Grant Snowden, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Feb 13, 1990

Bruce Smith, Stouffville Kinsmen, Feb 15, 1990

Lucie Boissonneault, Timmins Kinettes, Feb 28, 1990

Dianne Goldsmith, Lakeshore Kin, Feb 28, 1990

Jack Prentice, Minden Kinsmen, Mar 31, 1990

Tony Foggetti, Uxbridge Kinsmen, May 31, 1990

Moira MacDonald, Keswick Kinettes, Jun 14, 1990

Dan Ginn, Oshawa Kinsmen, Jun 20, 1990

Brian Eardley, Mississauga Kinsmen, Sep 27, 1990

Les Mayer, Valley East Kin, Oct 31, 1990

Life Member, Gilbert Boissonneault, Timmins Kinsmen, Nov 22, 1990

[edit] 15 Years

Life Member, Don Carleton, Streetsville Kinsmen, Feb 18, 1995

Life Member, Ken Christie, Brampton-Bramalea Kinsmen, Mar 15, 1995

Life Member, David Glover'''', Whitby Kinsmen, Apr 22, 1995 (correction 1976 – 1977!!)

Life Member, Robert Ward, Bolton Kinsmen, Dec 14, 1995

Will Creighton, Mississauga Kinsmen, Jan 19, 1995

Darlene Bate, Timmins Kinettes, Jan 27, 1995

Daisy Poyner, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Mar 16, 1995

Glenn MacKenzie, Brampton-Bramalea Kinsmen, May 23, 1995

Karen Hampton, Orangeville Kinettes, Jun 2, 1995

William Campbell, Uxbridge Kinsmen, Jun 7, 1995

John Low, Uxbridge Kinsmen, Jun 7, 1995

Stephen Tanner, Orangeville Kinsmen, Jun 23, 1995

Brad Bird, Lindsay Kinsmen, Aug 14, 1995

Eric Hoffman, Bolton Kinsmen, Oct 13, 1995

Daniel McManus, Georgetown Kinsmen, Oct 26, 1995

Jeffrey Sutherland, Georgetown Kinsmen, Oct 26, 1995

Rob Mackie, Ajax Kinsmen, Dec 20, 1995

[edit] 10 Years

Darrell Junkin, Peterborough Kinsmen, Mar 3, 2000

Steven Vickers, Bolton Kinsmen, Mar 5, 2000

Rick Matchett, Milton & District Kinsmen, Mar 15, 2000

Vic Wilyman, Milton & Dsitrict Kinsmen, Mar 15, 2000

Paula Paul, Acton Kinettes, Apr 13, 2000

Bruce Kelly, Whitby Kinsmen, May 1, 2000

Jeremy Blakslee, Newmarket & East Gwillimbury Kinsmen, May 12, 2000

Fred Tucker, Milton & District Kinsmen, May 25, 2000

Marc Picard, North Bay Kinsmen, May 30, 2000

Andre Mirzayan, Mississauga Kinsmen, Jul 3, 2000

David Belyk, Barrie Kinsmen, Aug 5, 2000

Mike Thornton, Lindsay Kinsmen, Sep 8, 2000

Kay Phenix, Keswick Kinettes, Sep 13, 2000

Gerry Dal Pai, Kirland Lake Kinsmen, Oct 30, 2000

Marisa Porco-Canonico, Bowmanville Kinettes, Nov 10, 2000

Wally Gregoire, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Nov 20, 2000

Mark Illy, Ajax Kinsmen, Nov 28, 2000

Cheryle Williams, Keswick Kinettes, Dec 7, 2000

[edit] 5 Years

Sharon Jones, Orangeville Kinettes, Jan 1, 2005

Jason Becker, Peterborough Kinsmen, Jan 3, 2005

Janet Currah, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Jan 21, 2005

John Donley, Barrie Kinsmen, Jan 27, 2005

Billy Jones, Orangeville Kinsmen, Feb 16, 2005

Marj Hare, Brighton Kinsmen, Feb 23, 2005

Kaz Pladzyk, Porcupine Kinsmen, Feb 24, 2005

Randy Samms, Porcupine Kinsmen, Feb 24, 2005

Susan Swartman, Bobcaygeon Kinettes, Apr 2, 2005

Danielle Brown, Milton Kinettes, Apr 6, 2005

Debbie D'Alessandro, Milton Kinettes, Apr 6, 2005

Toni Griffin, Milton Kinettes, Apr 6, 2005

Christine Palser, Milton Kinettes, Apr 6, 2005

Todd Doyle, Oshawa Kinsmen, Apr 11, 2005

Cary Marengeur, Bolton Kinsmen, May 13, 2005

Rob Logan, Stouffville Kinsmen, Jun 12, 2005

Andrew Durdin, Lakeshore Kin, Aug 12, 2005

Andrew Hughes, Minden Kinsmen, Sep 6, 2005

Brenda Caughey, Bowmanville Kinettes, Oct 17, 2005

Michael Childerhouse, Whitby Kinsmen, Oct 18, 2005

Mike Danks, Ajax Kinsmen, Oct 18, 2005

Scott Kippen, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Oct 19, 2005

Robert Patterson, Milton & District Kinsmen, Oct 25, 2005

Dan Dowdall, Orillia Kinsmen, Oct 31, 2005

Joe Chant, Milton & District Kinsmen, Nov 21, 2005

Kim Stone, Acton Kinettes, Nov 21, 2005

Shirley Kimble, Bobcaygeon Kinettes, Dec 21, 2005

[edit] 2 Years

Kevin Finch, Sutton Kinsmen, Jan 8, 2008

Scott Elgie, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Jan 25, 2008

John Myles, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Jan 25, 2008

Brad Phaneuf, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Jan 25, 2008

Mike Vanek, Peterborough Kinsmen, Feb 2, 2008

Richard Horn, Orangeville Kinsmen, Mar 3, 2008

Doug Ursu, Orangeville Kinsmen, Mar 3, 2008

Janet Taylor, Bobcaygeon Kinettes, Mar 6, 2008

Doug Didine, Porcupine Kinsmen, Mar 10, 2008

Paul Suranyi, Minden Kinsmen, Mar 11, 2008

Andrew Suggitt, Barrie Kinsmen, Apr 1, 2008

Keith Lausch, Sudbury Kinsmen, Apr 11, 2008

Jean Dawson, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Apr 16, 2008

Marc Vien, Timmins Kinsmen, Apr 24, 2008

Stacey Hartwell, Lindsay Kinsmen, Apr 28, 2008

Adam Bennett, Peterborough Kinsmen, May 20, 2008

Jason Chessar, Peterborough Kinsmen, May 20, 2008

Dan Twomey, Peterborough Kinsmen, May 20, 2008

Chris Whitney, Sutton Kinsmen, May 27, 2008

Bev Stewart, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, May 28, 2008

Ken Keene, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Jun 4, 2008

Sheila Carrell, Minden Kinsmen, Jun 9, 2008

Dana Robertson, Minden Kinsmen, Jun 9, 2008

Jason Morrison, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Jun 17, 2008

Marc Dube, Barrie Kinsmen, Sep 4, 2008

Dave Del Gino, Barrie Kinsmen, Sep 4, 2008

Peter Creighton, Mississauga Kinsmen, Sep 13, 2008

Dave Bell, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Oct 14, 2008

Kevin Chocorlan, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Oct 14, 2008

Kara Newton, Erin Mills Kinsmen, Oct 16, 2008

Dia Rissis, Erin Mills Kinsmen, Oct 16, 2008

Nicole Alexander, Keswick Kinettes, Oct 27, 2008

Remi Vien, Timmins Kinsmen, Oct 28, 2008

Cherie Anderson, Valley East Kin, Oct 29, 2008

Samantha Bolger, Valley East Kin, Oct 29, 2008

Ann Favaro, Valley East Kin, Oct 29, 2008

Mike Pomykala, Valley East Kin, Oct 29, 2008

Jason Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Nov 5, 2008

Sean Miller, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Nov 5, 2008

Stephane Picard, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Nov 5, 2008

Anthony Uchmanowicz, Sault Ste. Marie Kinsmen, Nov 5, 2008

Brad Smith, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Nov 6, 2008

John Baird, Ajax Kinsmen, Nov 12, 2008

Leslie Caldwell, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 14, 2008

Sophia-Marie Crew, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 14, 2008

Susan Eno, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 14, 2008

Rita Mallouk, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 14, 2008

Katherine Thomazi, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 14, 2008

Tony Geraci, Oshawa Kinsmen, Nov 21, 2008

Nicholas Mohr, Ajax Kinsmen, Nov 25, 2008

Gail Bugden, Bolton Kinsmen, Nov 27, 2008

Paul Dallaire, Porcupine Kinsmen, Nov 27, 2008

Ken Viau, Porcupine Kinsmen, Nov 27, 2008

Helen Godfrey, Milton Kinettes, Dec 10, 2008

Shelley Hillier, Milton Kinettes; Dec 10, 2008

Peter Farmer, Ajax Kinsmen, Dec 11, 2008

[edit] 1 Year Anniversary! Way to go and I hope you are enjoying your Kin life.

Chris Fairbairn, Lindsay Kinsmen, Jan 14, 2009

Kevin Joseph, Barrie Kinsmen, Jan 16, 2009

Aaron Van Nostrand, Uxbridge Kinsmen, Jan 22, 2009

Ray Melanson, Parry Sound Kinsmen, Feb 4, 2009

Dean Helliker, Orangeville Kinsmen, Feb 10, 2009

Victor Moore, Timmins Kinsmen, Feb 10, 2009

Ron Rideout, Orangeville Kinsmen, Feb 10, 2009

Brad Beauchamp, Sudbury Kinsmen, Feb 21, 2009

Monika Lausch, Sudbury Kinsmen, Feb 21, 2009

Howard Thompson, Sudbury Kinsmen, Feb 21, 2009

Derek Young, Sudbury Kinsmen, Feb 21, 2009

David Edwards, Peterborough Kinsmen, Feb 23, 2009

Barbara Ross, Bobcaygeon Kinettes, Feb 24, 2009

Gerry Lanthier, Walden Kinsmen, Feb 27, 2009

Bogdam Szybalski, Mississauga Kinsmen, Mar 5, 2009

Kyle Asselin, Orillia Kinsmen, Mar 6, 2009

Grant Serra, Orillia Kinsmen, Mar 6, 2009

Kelly Collier, Sutton Kinettes, Mar 19, 2009

Sandi Lesalnieks, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Mar 20, 2009

Michelle Maxim, Pickering Kinsmen & Kinettes, Mar 20, 2009

Peter Bingham, Uxbridge Kinsmen, Mar 31, 2009

Fred Brumwell, Bowmanville Kinsmen, Apr 2, 2009

Andrew Almeyda, Milton & District Kinsmen, Apr 9, 2009

Sonia Boucher, Bolton Kinsmen, Apr 9, 2009

Sandra Fielding, Acton Kinettes, Apr 15, 2009

Michael Cormier, Uxbridge Kinsmen, Apr 20, 2009

Stephen Grouette, Port Hope Kinsmen, May 5, 2009

Rick O'Neill, Barrie Kinsmen, May 8, 2009

Peter Connelly, Ajax Kinsmen, May 12, 2009

Daren Hanna, Ajax Kinsmen, May 12, 2009

Matthew Hebert, Ajax Kinsmen, May 12, 2009

Jordan Kuzma, Sault Ste. Marie, Kinsmen, May 12, 2009

Chris Black, Whitby Kinsmen, May 19, 2009

Sam Black, Whitby Kinettes, May 19, 2009

Brad Worden, Oshawa Kinsmen, May 29, 2009

Rick Lynch, Lindsay Kinsmen, Jun 10, 2009

Dave Runnalls, Walden Kinsmen, Jun 11, 2009

Jason Boulrice, Ajax Kinsmen, Jun 17, 2009

Dee-Anne Benson, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Bonnie Davies, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Veronique Delaunous, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Lisa Donley, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Sherry Donley, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Vivian Faulkner, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Glenda Greenwood, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Darlene Hintzen, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Joan Kennedy, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Celine LaFrerriere, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Lynette Mader, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Lisa Mallion, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Nadine Pearce, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Leanne Power, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Megan Suggitt, Barrie Kinettes, Jun 20, 2009

Lori Brown, Lakeshore Kin, Jul 23, 2009

Emma Caiger, Lakeshore Kin, Jul 23, 2009

Katelyn Durdin, Lakeshore Kin, Jul 23, 2009

Emily Durdin, Lakeshore Kin, Jul 23, 2009

Richard Veeneman, Lakeshore Kin, Jul 23, 2009


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for March 2010

Join me in welcoming our newest members to District 8 for the month of March

Bradley Malley sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of South Porcupine

Mike Nadon sponsored by Denis Tambeau of the Kinsmen Club of Timmins who is now eligible for his GEM Award! Congratulations Denis, WAY TO GROW!!

Criag Kinnonen sponsored by Ed Dawson of the Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste Marie

Peter Jones sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Port Hope

Chantal Dupuis sponsored by Manon Bolger of the Kin Club of Valley East

Tracey Kinnonen sponsored by a Ed Dawson of the Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste Marie, only 1 more to go Governor Ed for your GEM Award.


Welcome to Kin and thank you being our Key To Success.


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for February 2010

Join me in welcoming our newest members to District 8 for the month of February

Elicia Breslin sponsored by Sonia Boucher of the Kinsmen Club of Bolton

Caroline Wicklum sponsored by Celine LaFrerriere of the Kinette Club of Barrie

Christine Dowdall sponsored by Lynette Mader of the Kinette Club of Barrie

Welcome to Kin and thank you being our Key To Success.


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for January 2010

Join me in welcoming our newest members to District 8 for the month of January

Jason Woodcock sponsored by Denis Tambeau of the Kinsmen Club of Timmins

Joachim Caron sponsored by Denis Tambeau of the Kinmen Club of Timmins

Katie Heaps sponsored by Jenny Blacklock of the Kinette Club of Sutton

Welcome to Kin and thank you being our Key To Success.

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for December 2009

Join me in welcoming our newest members to District 8 for the month of December

Heidi Lewis sponsored by Robert Fadock of the Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie

Ed Burgess sponsored by Robert Fadock of the Kinmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie

Jason Alton sponsored by Robert Fadock of the Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie

Jason Evoy sponsored by a mystery Kin again from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Adam Baran sponsored by Fred Brumwell from the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville

Welcome to Kin and thank you being our Key To Success.


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for November 2009

Join me in welcoming our newest members to District 8 for the month of November

Jacques Beaudoin sponsored by Dave Collins of the Kinsmen Club of Walden

Steve Frost sponsored by a mystery Kin of the Kinmen Club of Georgetown

Robert Eardley sponsored by another mystery Kin of the Kinsmen Club Georgetown

Ron Matheson sponsored by a mystery Kin again from the Kinsmen Club of Georgetown

Anthony Farragos sponsored by yet another mystery Kin the Kinsmen Club of Georgetown

Donnie Mills sponsored by Joe Bax of the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Rob O'Halloran sponsored by a mystery Kin of the Kinsmen Club of Newmarket and East Gwillimbury

Jonathon Gardiner sponsored by a mystery Kin of the Kinsmen Club of Orillia

Abbygayle Lyons sponsored by Janet Popp of the Kinette Club of Sutton

Welcome to Kin and enjoy what it has to offer you! Thank you for caring.


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for October 2009

I would like to welcome the newest members to District 8 for the month of October

Lou Renzoni sponsored by Robert Fadock of the Kinsmen CLub of Sault Ste Marie

Doug Anderson sponsored by Cherie Anderson of the Kin Club of Valley East

Michael McGrattan sponsored by Eric Martin of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough

Rasma Pludums sponsored by a mystery Kin from The Lakeshore Kin Club

David Dunn sponsored by a mystery Kin from The Lakeshore Kin Club

Ryan White sponsored by Keith Williams of the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Kathleen Abbot sponsored by Gale Jacklin of the Kinette Club of Sutton

Way to go District 8 let's keep growing, the goal is 60 new members this year!


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for September 2009

I would like to welcome the newest members to District 8 and the newly chartered Lakeshore Kin Club for the month of September

Richard Veeneman sponsored by The Lakeshore Kin Club

Emily Durdin sponsored by The Lakeshore Kin Club

Katelyn Durdin sponsored by The Lakeshore Kin Club

Lori Brown sponsored by The Lakeshore Kin Club

Way to go District 8 let's keep growing!


[edit] A new charter - Welcome to The Kin Club of Lakeshore!

John Babarci, Lori Brown, Emma Caiger, Suzy Caiger, Justin Gregory Caiger, Ted Cooper, Jan Cooper, Deborah Corpe, Paul Durdin, Andrew William Durdin, Katelyn Durdin, Emily Durdin, Dianne Goldsmith, Rob Goldsmith, and Richard Veeneman!

Welcome, welcome, welcome to District 8!



[edit] A new charter - Welcome to The Kinette Club of Barrie!

Darlene Hintzen sponsored by Rick Hintzen from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Megan Suggitt sponsored by Andrew Suggitt from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Lisa Mallion sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Celine LaFrerriere sponsored by Marc Dube from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Lynette Mader sponsored by Dave Mader from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Veronique Delaunous sponsored by Joe Bax from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Sherry Donley sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Bonnie Davies sponsored by Steven Davies from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Glenda Greenwood sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Lisa Donley sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Dee-Anne Benson sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Joan Kennedy sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Leanne Power sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Barb Barrie sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Vivian Faulkner sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Nadine Pearce sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

[edit] District Update June 2009

Fellow Kin

What a great year it has been. District Convention was awesome despite the popcorn...

The District Council has really made every effort to keep dues down and cut corners whenever possible. We have already taken a steps to combine meetings to avoid multiple weekends away reducing the costs of travel and hotels.

It is not just the responsibility of the District Council to keep dues down…it is everyone's responsibility.

Some of the reasons that dues are going up and have been is very simply this…MEMBERSHIP. The Zones, District and even National have not gotten any larger in leaders, but the costs to keep people in place and have programs to educate our members are still there weather we have 500 members or 600 members, but if we can divide that cost over 600 members it is going to be less than dividing it by 500 members. More members is less dues really that’s the bottom line.

I wish to extend my most sincere gratitude to everyone who has made a difference this year and brought in some of these great new members! Really it’s you who is making a difference not only to your new member and your community but also to Kin a whole.

Please keep in mind that when you submit your paperwork for a new member and it does not have a sponsor listed, I have no way of knowing or recognizing those individuals and as you can see throughout the year there have been several.

Thank you for what I consider a very successful year. I feel this role as Membership Director has been the most rewarding position I have ever held.

I would like to thank Governor Steve for asking me to be a part of your team and I look forward to serving again in the upcoming year as your membership director for 2009-2010 on Governor-Elect Ed’s team.

If you have any ideals or feedback please feel free to approach me anytime over the weekend or give me a call, email, letter whatever.

Lastly, please don’t forget to put in your application for the Denis Heaps Membership Award that goes from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and will be presented at FLC in Sault Ste. Marie October 16, 17, 18.

Thank you.

Yours in Kin, Jeanine Bolger District 8 Memberhsip Director

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for June 2009

Dave Runnalls sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Walden

Rick Lynch sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay

Jason Boulrice sponsored by Jim Leckey from the Kinsmen Club of Ajax

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for May 2009

Jordan Kuzma sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste Marie

Stephen Grouette sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Port Hope

Rick O'Neill sponsored by Keith Williams from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Peter Connelley sponsored by Steve Ball from the Kinsmen Club of Ajax

Daren Hanna sponsored by Robert Mackie from the Kinsmen Club of Ajax

Matthew Hebert sponsored by a Mike Danks from the Kinsmen Club of Ajax

Brad Worden sponsored by Grant Miller from the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa

Chris Black sponsored by David Glover from the Kinsmen Club of Whitby

Sam Black sponsored by David Glover from the Kinsmen Club of Whitby

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for April 2009

Andrew Almeyda sponsored by Eric Wilson from the Milton & District Kinsmen Club

Sonia Boucher sponsored by Bohdan Romanyk from the Kinsmen Club of Bolton

Fred Brumwell sponsored by Scott Kippen from the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville

Michael Cormier sponsored by Bill Compbell from the Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge

Sandra Fielding sponsored by Paula Paul from the Kinsmen Club of Acton

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for March 2009

Bogdam Szybalski sponsored by Brian Macklin from the Kinsmen Club of Mississauga.

Kyle Asselin sponsored by Ryan Shropshire from the Kinsmen Club of Orillia

Grant Serra sponsored by Paul Arsenault from the Kinsmen Club of Orillia

Peter Bingham sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge

Kelly Lee Collier sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinette Club of Sutton

Michelle Maxim sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Pickering Kinsmen & Kinette Club

Sandi Lesalnieks sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Pickering Kinsmen & Kinette Club

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for February 2009

Victor Moore sponsored by Marc Vien from the Kinsmen Club of Timmins this now gives Marc his GEM Award!

Monika Lausch sponsored by Keith Lausch from the Kinsmen Club of Sudbury

Derek Young sponsored by Dave Battaino from the Kinsmen Club of Sudbury

Howard Thompson sponsored by Keith Lausch from the Kinsmen Club of Sudbury - 1 more to go to get his Gem Award...

Brad Beauchamp sponsored by Dave Battaino from the Kinsmen Club of Sudbury - 1 more to go to also get his Gem Award...

Gerry Lanthier sponsored by Daryl Heinsohn from the Kinsmen Club of Walden

David Edwards sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough

Ron Rideout sponsored by another mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Orangeville

Dean Helliker sponsored by yet another mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Orangeville

Ray Melanson sponsored by Roger Campbell from the Kinsmen Club of Parry Sound

Daniel De Grow sponsored by Paul Hannon from the Kinsmen Club of Parry Sound

Barbara Ross sponsored by wow those mystery Kin strike again, and this one from the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon

Way to GROW again fellow Kin!  Please remember to take credit for your sponsorships and fill it in on the paper work submitted to Kin HQ.

Great job District 8 let keep it up...only 33 to go to hit our 600 goal...we can do it together!

Jeanine Bolger

District Membership Director


[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for January 2009

Chris Fairbairn sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay

Kevin Joeseph sponsored by John Donley from the Kinsmen Club of Barrie

Aaron Van Norstrand sponsored by Larry Kendall from the Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge

Welcome to the Kin Association and to the new year!  Let's keep growing!

[edit] Welcome to our newest Kin Members for December 2008

Howie Budd sponsored by Darrell Junkin of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough

Peter Farmer sponsored by Peter Hudson of the Kinsmen Club of Ajax

Shelley Hillier sponsored by a mystery Kin from the Milton Kinette Club

Helen Godfrey sponsored by another mystery Kin also from the Milton Kinette Club

Good job fellow...let's continue to grow to hit our goal of 600 members for District 8!

 


[edit] The New Monthly Matrix

October 2008 Matrix

March 2008 Matrix

Decemeber 2007 Matrix

November 2007 Matrix

October 2007 Matrix

September 2007 Matrix


[edit] District Eight Kin Minimum Standards

Fellow Kin:

From the feedback gathered through all the D8 zones conferences I would like to propose a set of minimal standards that will define the “Kin Experience” in Central Ontario. These aren’t “regulatory” but simply suggestions of how we might want to conduct the affairs of Kin in District Eight…

District Eight Kin feedback would suggest we support the following, as a minimum:

1. Monthly Meetings, (Not necessarily a dinner meeting)

2. Agendas used to guide meeting

3. Protocol to include

i) O Canada ii) A Gavel/Bell preferred iii) Objects and Aims recited iv Grace (if dinner meeting) v) Flags, in current edition vi) Kin song not necessary, but nice

4.Clubs complete one service/fundraising project in the spring and fall, each with a social function attached

5.The clubs in District Eight remain committed to Cystic Fibrosis

6.Club communication should least start with electronic means but not preclude a basic bulletin (cover page, minutes, roster and calendar)

7.Club executive should include President, Treasurer and Secretary

8.Clubs should have a membership plan and a risk management function

These are minimum standards. As clubs go forward they can adopt more advanced standards ie. Image programme, the song, more projects and fundraising, etc.


[edit] Is your club in trouble?

Warning Signs for Clubs in Trouble

One of these on its own may not mean that a club is in trouble, but a combination of some may signal a club could use a boost. Keep these in mind when talking to a club.

Steady decline in club membership over a number of years (RECRUITMENT OR RETENTION SEMINAR)

Failure to bring in new members (RECRUITMENT SEMINAR)

Members claim they are “too busy” to undertake new projects (RETENTION OR RECRUITMENT SEMINAR)

Resentment over amount of National and District mail, reporting, and cost of dues or won’t pay dues (FIND OUT WHY/SUGGEST WAYS TO RAISE $ FOR GENERAL ACCOUNT/EDUCATION “WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR DUES”, ETC)

Lack of club representation at Zone and District functions (ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION AND COSTS OR GET THEM TO HOST A FUNCTION)

Little or no response to phone calls and/or invitations (OPEN COMMUNICATION CHANNELS – TAKE THE FIRST STEP)

President speaks negatively about the club & members speak negatively about the president/officers (RETENTION SEMINAR TO SET PRIORTIES)

Club whose main purpose (sometimes only purpose) is keeping clubhouse going (RETENTION SEMINAR)

Talk about disbanding (FIND OUT WHY AND THEN PROCEED)

Resistance to change despite request for ideas (EDUCATION)

Low or no service contributions (GIVE IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS/HANDS ON SERVICE/ARRANGE FOR A CF SPEAKER TO VISIT THEIR CLUB)

No leadership takers (EDUCATION & TRAINING THROUGH DG/DMD/PRESIDENT-ELECT SCHOOL/FORMER KIN/CLUB PRESIDENT HANDBOOK)

National bashing (EDUCATION)

No community p.r. (TEACH ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PR)

Talk about forming a KIN club to help membership (FIND OUT THE ROOT OF THEIR PROBLEMS AND ASSIST)

Lack of meetings (FIND OUT IF THIS IS AN ISSUE AND WHAT % OF ATTENDANCE IS AT MEETINGS)

Long, boring meetings (EDUCATION & TRAINING/PROMOTE SPEAKERS/ATTEND PRESIDENT-ELECT SEMINAR)

No fellowship or only fellowship (RETENTION SEMINAR – FUN AND SERVICE!)

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