August 22, 2011
Issue 02-11
Children
Kiwanian South News
Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton
About Kiwanis
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Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis and its youth-oriented Service Leadership Programs serve communities in more than 80 countries and geographic areas.
Greetings!
Welcome to the Kiwanian South, electronic newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton, Division Six, Kiwanis Western Canada District.

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President's Pen
President Peter
We are wrapping up a busy Kiwanis summer with events and happenings at the international, district and local level.

 

Deborah and I had the honour of representing the Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton at the International Convention in Geneva in early July.  Also present from South Edmonton were Past Governor Colin Reichle, Lt Governor Richard Le Sueur, Past Lt Governor Wayne Rogers and Past CKI International Trustee Ali Grotkowski.

 

As well as conducting Kiwanis business, we were in Geneva to support Roy Bird in his quest to become Kiwanis International Vice President.  Unfortunately it was not to be, with Gunter Gasser of Austria becoming the successful candidate.  Congratulations to Mr Gasser.  A huge thank you to Roy for stepping forward to once again represent all of us at the International level.
 
A very exciting part of the Geneva Convention was the formal roll-out of ELIMINATE, the Kiwanis world-wide service project. Teamed up with UNICEF, Kiwanis International is working to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus.  More details are below.

 

Earlier this month I attended the Kiwanis Western Canada District Summer Convention in Red Deer.  Kudos to the Kiwanis Club of Red Deer for a great convention.  Also attending from South Edmonton were Dirk Bannister, Dick Proctor, Wayne Rogers, Brian Charanduk, Kim Gee, Colin Reichle and Richard Le Sueur.

 

Kiwanians from across Western Canada were joined by International Trustee Jane Erickson (and husband Gus), from the Nebraska-Iowa District, as well as Jack Harten (and wife Jackie), President of the Kiwanis International Foundation, and Bill Parker, Director of Finance at Kiwanis International.

 

We welcomed Cory Johnson as he was installed as District Governor for 2011-12 and thanked Lori Beneteau upon her installation as Immediate Past Governor. 


Congratulations to Club member Richard Le Sueur as he was installed as Western Canada Governor Elect for 2011-12. 

 

Congratulations also to Colin Reichle upon his election as International Trustee Designate for Canada.  He will be installed at the International Convention in New Orleans in June 2012. 

 

Astrid Minnick, from the Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek, was installed as Division Six Lt Governor for 2011-12, taking over from Richard Le Sueur.  Welcome Astrid, we look forward to working with you in the coming year.

 

In July I was joined by Kim Gee, Dick Proctor, Barry Headrick and Richard Le Sueur at the Annual Open House for Camp He Ho Ha. Another great afternoon at this wonderful facility.

 

We have a project next weekend at St Anne Elementary School (detailed below) and are back on September 13th with our first meeting of the Fall.

Invite a friend to join us
 and lets expand our world of acquaintances.

Yours in service,

Peter Harrop

REMEMBER "The Kids are counting on you and me"

 

Who We Are
South Edmonton Club Charter

The Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton serves the City of Edmonton and beyond.

With a motto of "We Build", a focus of "Children Priority One", our purpose is "To Collectively Serve Our Community" by doing projects and programs directed to children, the handicapped and the disadvantaged amongst us.

 

We fundraise to finance projects that will make our community a better and safer place to live and focus our limited resources efficiently and effectively on doing things that are needed, but not normally offered or done by anyone else.

Once the fundraising is done, we then get actively involved in the project by providing as much of the hands-on work as possible, thereby creating a "full service" atmosphere for our members. 

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In This Issue
President's Pen
Who We Are
Next Meeting
Outdoor Classroom Project
Next Board Meeting
Casino Fund-Raiser
Key Leader Weekend
ELIMINATE Project
Oil Capital 50th Anniversary
Alberta Safety Council 65th Anniversary
Up-Coming Events
Quick Links
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, September 13
- Our guest speaker is Michelle Hordal from Alberta Adaptabilities

Tuesday, September 27
- Our guest speaker is Linda Churchill from WINGS

Tuesday, October 11
- Speaker TBA

Club meetings are held at the German Canadian Cultural Centre at 8310 Roper Road, on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month.  Meeting start time is 6:00 pm (sharp).  Your investment for the meeting is $20.00.  Please confirm your attendance the Friday prior to the meeting for meal planning purposes.
Club Executive
2010-2011 Board of Directors

President - Peter Harrop
Past President - Dan O'Keefe
Treasurer - Brent Moore
Secretary - Deborah Harrop
Director Emeritus - Ed Bean
Director - Wayne Rogers
Director - Dick Proctor
Director - Colin Reichle
Director - Stan Turnbull
Director - Gerry Young
Director - Brian Charanduk
Director - Case Watson
Next Meeting
Join us at the German Canadian Cultural Centre (8310 Roper Road) on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, starting at 6:00 pm.

Our guest speaker is Michelle Hordal from Alberta Abilities.

See you there!

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Club Project - Outdoor Classroom Planters, St Anne Elementary School
St Anne Elementary School
On Saturday, August 27, 2011, starting at 9:00 am, Club members and other volunteers under the direction of Dan O'Keefe, will gather to construct six planters as part of an outdoor classroom at St Anne Elementary School.

Depending upon the number of participants, the work should take 3 to 4 hours to complete.  As mentioned, six boxes will be constructed using 4x4s and 2x6s, and will be approximately 3 feet wide by 6 feet long.  The wood will be previously rough-cut to the proper length, but some minor adjustments will be required during actual fabrication. 

If you have not already, please let Dan know ASAP if you will be coming to assist and if you are bringing any tools.  The following tools will be helpful:  drill and/or circular saw (preferably battery operated), hammer and picks, shovels or gravel rakes.

St Anne Elementary School is located at 14105 94 Street NW, Edmonton.  Click here for map.
Club Board Meeting
The next Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton Board Meeting will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the ReLumen Engineering office (200-10047 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton), beginning at 7:30 am.

Club members are welcome to attend.
Club Fundraiser - Casino
On Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, the Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton is working the Baccarat Casino.  A few volunteers are still needed, mainly as cashiers and chip-runners.

If you are able to help out, please contact Deborah Harrop.
Kiwanis Key Leader Weekend
Kiwanis Key LeaderKey Leader is a weekend experiential leadership program for today's young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership-development experience. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership-it comes from helping others succeed.

There will be a Kiwanis Key Leader Weekend at the Birch Bay Ranch, in Sherwood Park, from September 30 to October 2, 2011.

Details are currently being finalized and will be available through the Key Leader - Western Canada District Facebook page.  Click on Events and Key Leader Weekend - Edmonton.

For further information please contact Wayne Rogers.

The Kiwanis World-Wide Service Project

The Eliminate Project

 

There are few events more joyful than the day a new baby is welcomed to the world. But in 38 countries, a dreaded disease quickly turns that joy into tragedy.

Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every nine minutes - that's 60,000 babies every year who will never grow up, make their mothers laugh, play with friends or dream about the future. The effects of the disease are excruciating - tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. A significant number of women die from MNT each year too.

Learn More Here!

 

Kiwanis Club of Edmonton (Oil Capital) 50th Anniversary

Oil Capital Kiwanis
On Thursday, September 15, 2011, Oil Capital will celebrate 50 years of community service.

Join them at the German Canadian Cultural Centre, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton, beginning at 6:00 pm.  Tickets advance sales only, are $40.00/person and are available via email or phone to Ian Taylor (780-913-6456).

The keynote speaker will be Rod Knecht, recently sworn in as Chief of Police with the Edmonton Police Service.

The Club will also be donating a total of $50,000 in support of The Eliminate Project, Special Olympics, Camp He Ho Ha, Gateway Association for Community Living, Alberta Safety Council, Valour Place Society and the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival (to establish a 50th Anniversary Scholarship).

Alberta Safety Council 65th Anniversary

Alberta Safety Council
Alberta Safety Council is celebrating their 65th Anniversary in 2011.

The Kiwanis Club of South Edmonton has a history of working with the Alberta Safety Council in a number of areas, not the least of which is Kiwanis Safety City, administered and operated by ASC.

The members of South Edmonton wish to congratulate the Board and Staff at Alberta Safety Council for their 65 years of promoting and supporting safety across Alberta.
Up-Coming Kiwanis Family Events
Here is a quick list of up-coming events:

August 27 - South Edmonton St Anne Planter Box Project
September 15 - Oil Capital 50th Anniversary Dinner
September 16-17 - South Edmonton Casino
September 17 - Downtown Club Shinerama Pancake Breakfast
September 26-27 - Kiwanis Music Festival Casino
September 30- October 2 - Kiwanis Key Leader Camp
October 1 - Start of 2011-12 Kiwanis Year
Today's Quote

Knowing is not enough; we must apply.

Willing is not enough; we must do.

     ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
 
Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.
     ~ Albert Einstein
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