Carolina Kiwanian February/March 2019

Carolinas District

step up to responsible positions in our clubs and District? Why do we routinely have clubs that are blessed with talented, committed members, but cannot find someone to step into leadership positions? Why do we struggle each year to identify and elect District Lt. Governors to help our clubs? Why do we continue to fail in our efforts to fill critical District and club-level committee positions supporting our SLPs and important programs for our youth?

Over the past several months I have had numerous conversations with Kiwanians at Club Coaching Days,

Have we turned leadership into a chore?

Spring is the time during the Kiwanis year that our thoughts turn to leadership selection and succession planning at

all levels of our organization. Our Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) have selected new leaders and begun their new year. Our clubs are nominating new officers and preparing to elect those who will lead them for the coming year. And, we are preparing for District and International Conventions this summer where we will select the

next group of officers to guide Kiwanis going forward.

The authors, researchers and educators who study and write about leadership tell us that leadership is situational. What they mean, in part, is that different styles of leadership and leaders with differing capabilities emerge to meet the needs of particular situations. Retired General Stanley McCrystal, the former commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, has studied and written about leadership for years. He posits in his latest book that individuals choose to lead (or not) when the opportunity to lead presents itself. In other words, McCrystal is saying is that, over time, we all make choices to lead or to follow.

McCrystal’s conclusions about leadership choice, when applied to a population of almost 6,000 Kiwanians here in the Carolinas, would seem to indicate that Kiwanis should be blessed with an abundance of leaders-in-waiting. So, why is it that, year after year, we struggle to find enthusiastic, energetic, thoughtful leaders to

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club and division visits, SLP conventions, and even within my own club about filling leadership positions. These discussions have consis-tently confirmed the problems we face with leadership succession, but don’t identify any obvious answers. If McCrystal’s hypothesis about choice is true, then it begs the question, “Why are so many Kiwanians choosing to not step up to our leadership needs and challenges?”

Part of the answer may be that we have created a set of unrealistic expectations for our leaders – expectations that many talented, but busy people are unwilling to accept. Think about all that we ask of our club presidents and committee chairs. Look at the position descriptions that Kiwanis has created for Governors, Lt. Governors, and many District chairs. In fact, look at the handout that the Formula team produced on club Membership Chairs. It is titled “Look For Super Kiwanians.” And, it goes on to explain, “You know the type. The ones that want to quit their jobs to

do Kiwanis service full time.”

I don’t think that any of us set out to load our part-time leaders with full-time work. But, intentional or not, that is what we have done. Over time, as new requirements emerge, we have routinely added them onto the workload of the people in our various leadership positions. Once added to the repertoire of a successful person these new tasks become a “part of the job” and the expanded expectations get passed on to the next person. We don’t analyze the workload, we just look for the “Super Kiwanian” who will take on the job and then expect it to be passed

along. Over time these jobs b become “too much” and the very people we need to lead our organization either burn out or choose not to lead. At that point we’ve turned leadership into a chore.

I don’t claim to have all the answers to our succession planning challenges. However, I think a good starting place may be with an analysis of the workload associated with key positions at the club or District level. As part of our strategic planning process, let’s look at both our vision for the future and the ”nuts and bolts” of what needs to be done to achieve that vision. Then we can analyze the workload that goes along with each position and look for new ways to accomplish important tasks, rather than continuing to build onto the expectations of our leaders. Let’s try working smarter, rather than harder.And, let’s not make leadership a chore.

Kiwanis should be fun.

Yours in Kiwanis Service,

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JON HETHCOXGovernor-Elect

MARY JO BRUBAKERImmediate Past Governor

LEAH MORETZDistrict Secretary

DAN BRUBAKERRegion 1

ELIZABETH TEZZADistrict Treasurer

ALEC MACAULAYRegion 2

TRUSTEES:

ART MACCORDRegion 3

CHRIS WHITERegion 4

MARY WINFREERegion 5

CHARLES KAYRegion 6

VACANTRegion 7

TIM CLARKERegion 8

PHIL KISERRegion 9

BOB TILLERYRegion 10

On the cover: Photo by Mary Winfree Ella Johnson and Kayden Corbett take a break while helping at the Boys and Girls Homes Kiwanis One Day Event. Story on page 8.

KIWANIS EVENTS

International ConventionJune 27 - 30, 2019 Walt Disney World

Orlando, FL

District Convention August 23 - 25, 2019

Hyatt Regency Greenville, SC

Club Coaching Days May 4: Guilford Tech

July 20: Campbell Univ

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CAROLINAS DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION

DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CONTEST

CLUB COACHING DAYS

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STEVE EDWARDSDivision 2

TERESA SHADOINDivision 3

JERRY LAWSONDivision 5

Division 7DONNIE ELLIS

NINA YEAGERDivision 8

RALPH BOLGERDivision 10

DON WILLIAMSDivision 11

KEVIN LIT TLEDivision 12

Division 13GUY WHILDEN

VINCE BEASLEYDivision 14

DOUG BOGGIEDivision 15

BOB GALBRAITHDivision 17

Division18GRACE HAUBRICH

JEFF FAWDivision 20

RUSTY PICKET TDivision 21

JENNIFER HETHCOXDivision 23

JOHN CHIESADivision 24

Division 25BRYAN NEILL

Division 26JOE CROSTIC

* Division 6 and 16 remain vacant. Divisions 4, 9 and 19 were removed when the District restructured.

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Splitsville at Disney Springs Thursday June 27, 7:00‐9:00

The Carolinas District is going bowling? That’s right. We always try and find an event or venue other than the tradi�onal ban�uet hall or restaurant private dining area. The interna�onal conven�on at Disney is an adventure, and our District gathering is no different.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes is an upscale two‐story bowling facility with restaurant, bars, gi� shop, pool, and live entertainment. We have secured a private area upstairs with a separate six lanes and two pool tables just for our use. Dinner service is buffet with an array of too many foods to men�on. �on‐alcoholic beverages are included, with a cash bar available for everything from beer to signature drinks in souvenir bowling pins.

Pricing is $75.00 for adults and $35 for children ages 4‐12. Bowling, bowling shoes and pool tables are included in the price. We begin at 7:00pm, which will allow for plenty of �me a�er opening session and a visit to Poly’s Pa�o. Disney Springs has bus service to and from the hotel, and the water taxis may also be opera�ng. Disney Springs is a large entertainment complex so be sure to leave yourself plenty of �me for the walk to Splitsville and possibly visi�ng a shop or two along the way. You can click here to visit Disney Springs website.

Our minimum number is 40 with a maximum of 100, so don’t delay registering, as we also have to send a deposit. Here’s the link to sign up. Hope to see you there!

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Coop Needs You!Calling all Carolinas Kiwanians! Coop needs you!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it is to go online now and register for the International Convention.

The convention’s earlybird rate has expired but it is not too late to register. (Deadline May 17) We have 57 Carolinas Kiwanians registered so far, but we need more to assist Past Governor Gary Cooper (Coop) in getting elected as a Trustee for Kiwanis International.

One of the other candidates for International Trustee is from Pennsylvania and that District has as many registered as the Carolinas with a great deal further to travel. Please go online now and register for the convention which will be June 27th – 30th in Disney World. There is a one day registration at the door which is half of the regular registration rate. You can come and have fun in the park, show up on Friday afternoon and vote and then go back to having fun. There will be opportunities to help Coop by being in his booth sharing with others why he should be elected. If you know Coop, you know his booth will be fun with lots of energy.

Remember Coop needs you!

June 27 - 30, 2019Coranado Springs Resort

Proposed amendments to be debated during the delegate session at the 104th Kiwanis International Convention are available online. Read the proposals here.

Region 5 Clubs Hold Kiwanis One Day EventKiwanis Clubs across Region 5 of the Carolinas District hosted Kiwanis One Day at Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home. The volunteer service event took place from 9 AM – 3 PM with 107 Kiwanis volunteers and guests that involved redecorating the Kiwanis Cottage, grounds maintenance, and organizing a gym storage facility. A scavenger hunt and craft project were held with the residents of the home. The activities are part of Kiwanis International’s Kiwanis One Day, a global day of service that unites the entire Kiwanis family, including Kiwanis, Aktion Club, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club and K-Kids. “It was my distinct pleasure and honor to once again lead the Region 5 Kiwanis One Day at Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home,” stated Mary Winfree, Region 5 Trustee and President-Elect of the Kiwanis Club of Robeson-Lumberton. “Kids need Kiwanis, in Lumberton, Lake Waccamaw, across the Carolinas District, and around the world. Kiwanis One Day is just one way in which Kiwanians come together to ensure kids in the communities we serve have what they need to thrive, grow, and succeed. The energy, generosity, selflessness, and fellowship surrounding this Kiwanis One Day Project makes the experience of hands-on service even more gratifying for our members as we worked to make an immediate, measurable impact on our local community. Nothing, however, is more rewarding that the shrieks of excitement and smiles on the faces of the kids who call the Kiwanis Cottage home when they saw the transformation.”

Kiwanis Clubs and its members donated approximately $5,000 for the project for furniture, curtains, and supplies. Additionally, clubs and members purchased new bedding, bean bags, shower curtains, decorative elements, board games, and more that were used to transform the appearance of the cottage to one its residents can be proud to call home. Donations of paint, paint supplies, towels, and more were made by businesses owned and/or managed by Kiwanians in the Region. A special donation of a custom painting of the Home’s chapel was painted and donated by KC Ramsay, a member of the Raleigh Club.

Kiwanis One Day was designated by Kiwanis International to unite in service all youth and adult members from different parts of the Kiwanis family. This Kiwanis One Day event did just that. It was attended by the extended Kiwanis family including members of 17 Kiwanis Clubs including members of Robeson-Lumberton Club, 6 Circle K clubs, and 4 Key Clubs across Region 5 that extends from Sanford, NC to Shallotte, NC. Members of the Topsail Island Club also attended and assisted the Kiwanis Cottage residents with a craft project. Circle K members planned and organized a scavenger hunt for all the residents of the Home, and then later assisted with staging the new décor for the Kiwanis Cottage. Key Clubbers assisted with a variety of landscaping tasks and home décor tasks. Also, in attendance was

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Two Kiwanis Clubs also made additional monetary donations to the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home.

The Kiwanis Cottage at Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home is a Carolinas District Service Project. In recent years, clubs raised more than $100,000 for the Kiwanis Legacy Fund that is designated for future structural project at the cottage. “During this Kiwanis One Day, Kiwanians showed how very much they care about the cottage and the children who call it home. I couldn’t be prouder of the collective effort of my family, the extended Kiwanis family, to impact the lives of these most deserving children,” stated Trustee Mary Winfree.

Editor’s note: Turn the page for the final transformation.

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Boone Kiwanis won second place in the town’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday March 16.

The Kiwanis Club of Raleigh held its 6th Annual Past Presidents Luncheon on April 4, 2019. President Frances Bobbie hosted 22 past presidents. The photo represents 50 years of past presidents with Frank Daniels having served in 1969. There are 33 living past presidents in the club.

The Elizabethtown Kiwanis club held a Terrific Kids ceremony at Dublin Primary School Thursday, April 11, 2019. The students also had family and friends in attendance.

Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville and the Cumberland Co. Aktion Club hosted the 2019 Aktion Club Eastern Conference on Saturday April 13.

Florence Kiwanis held their 2nd Annual Egg Drop, April 7 to raise

money for the All 4 Autism Camp St. John.

Onslow County Kiwanis held an EGGCEPTIONAL Easter Egg hunt Saturday, April 13.

Aiken Kiwanis held their 2nd Annual Aiken Bacon and Brews fundraiser Saturday, March 16 to fund many of their clubs projects throughout the year.

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Grants/Contributions As of March 29, 32, clubs have contributed $8084.00. That is 32 out of 169 clubs. Only three of the annual campaign letters were returned, so they are out there on someone’s desk. Club submitted grant applications have picked up this quarter and will be reviewed at our next meeting. Everyone understands that giving enables the foundation to fund grant requests, scholarships, SLP charter expenses and grow the endowment. The endowment took about an 11% hit over the last several months, as I imagine most portfolios did. We are rebounding and have gained about 40% of that dip back.

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year is half over. A great deal has been accomplished; however, there is still

much to do. The committee has not met since Midyear, and we covered what transpired then in our most recent article. We will meet again toward the beginning of June and then at the District Convention. Grant requests should be received 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting. Only electronic applications are accepted.

The annual club gift letter was mailed the first weekend of February. We intentionally delayed the letter this year as to not conflict with disaster relief efforts in the Carolinas. The new format includes a return pre-addressed envelope and a detachable portion of the letter to include with your check. The letters are personalized and illustrate different potential levels of giving based on your club’s October 1, 2018 membership. If your club donated the $5.00 per member, recommended minimum during the 2017-18 administrative year, the rocker panel for your club banner was included. If you did not receive your letter or have questions, please let us know. 2018-19 gifts are just now starting to arrive and we will have an update on giving by the next issue. The 2017-18 year saw 63 of 177 clubs participate, or 114 that did not. Your club’s gift matters.

When applying for an SLP charter assistance grant, go to either www.myslp.org or follow the same steps from the District website as you would when searching for a CDKF grant application. To see if your club has made their 2018-19 annual gift, click here.

That is all for this issue. Questions can be emailed to 1997-98 Past District Governor and Foundation Secretary/Treasurer, Stan Perry (perry8@clemson.edu). Thank you for all that you do for Kiwanis and those that we strive to serve.

Apply for a grant here

Photo by William Daigneault on Unsplash

Carolinas District Membership ContestMay - July 2019

Every new member’s name added (and paid for) May 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019 will be added to the contest. The Club’s name will be on each new member entry. One entry will be selected. The club whose name is chosen will receive a free registration and two free hotel nights at our MidYear Conference in 2020. The more members your club adds the more chances you get! See the chart below for how many opportunities your club could have!

Add 1 or 2 members = 1 chance per new member Add 5 or 6 = 3 chances per new member Add 3 or 4 members = 2 chances per new member Add 7 or 8 = 4 chances per new member

Month Added # New Members Added Total # of EntriesMay 1 1 for first new memberJune 2 1 for 2nd new member

2 for 3rd new memberJuly 5 2 for 4th new member

3 for 5th new member3 for 6th new member4 for 7th new member4 for 8th new member

Totals: 8 20 entries

WHAT COULD YOUR CLUB DO WITH

US$25,000 OF PLAYGROUND

EQUIPMENT?For the sixth year, Kiwanis International is teaming up with partner Landscape Structures to give one deserving Kiwanis club US$25,000 in playground equipment. The annual Legacy of Play Contest cele-brates our shared belief that investing in the community through legacy signature projects is import-ant to the success of a Kiwanis club. Landscape Structures' emphasis on inclusive play is also import-ant to Kiwanis because it highlights our goal to bring play to all children.

HOW TO ENTERIt’s easy! Between now and May 10, simply submit your club’s playground proposal on the official contest page. Then ask for support via online voting, starting May 15. The 10 submissions with the most votes by noon EDT on May 29, 2019, will become finalists. A panel of judges will select the win-ning club, which will receive US$25,000 in playground equipment. Read the official contest rules.Need help with your entry? Get tips and advice for your submission from Marcia Stewart, member of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, Ohio, the winner of the 2018 Legacy of Play Contest. And there’s more: Check out what previous judges have identified as red flags to avoid.

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Reserve Your Spot Today

Step 1: Select The Date(s) and Number of Spots You Want (Just Put The Number of People In The Appropriate Box)

Number of Participants Date Location

Saturday, March 9 Brevard College, Brevard, NC

Saturday, March 30 Midlands Technical Community College, Columbia, SC

Saturday, May 4 Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

Saturday, July 20 Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

Step 2: Provide Your Club Information

Kiwanis Club Division

Step 3: Identify Your Participants

Participant’s Name Title Daytime Phone Email Address

Return this form to:

CAROLINAS DISTRICT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL 890 W King St., Ste 107 Boone, NC 28607 Toll-free: 800-739-1827 Fax: 866-672-5992 Email: districtoffice@carolinakiwanis.org

AND, don’t forget to include $30 for each person attending. Checks should be made payable to “Carolinas District of Kiwanis”

2019 Program Overview

8:00 – 8:30 Registration Open

8:30 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30 Opening Plenary

Welcome & Introductions Governor’s Keynote: “Making A Difference In Today’s World”

9:30 – 9:40 Go to Breakout Rooms

Track 1 Service Growth

Track 2 Membership Growth

Track 3 Club Strengthening

9:40 – 10:30 Rediscovering Your

Community Building a Club

Membership Plan Part I

Leadership & Succession Planning

10:40 – 11:30 The Power of SLP Sponsorship

Building a Club Membership Plan

Part II

Techniques for Creative Fundraising

11:30 – 12:20 Lunch

12:20 – 1:10 Strategies

for Community Partnerships

Engaging and Retaining Members

Strategic Planning for Clubs of All Sizes

1:20 – 2:10 Building “Signature Projects”

Creating Exceptional Member

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Best Practices in Club Management

2:10 – 2:20 Break

2:20 – 3:10 Club-Level Action Planning

3:10 – 3:30 Closing Plenary

Closing Comments: “Building Stronger, More Relevant Clubs TODAY” Adjourn

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Photo by Senjuti Kundu on Unsplash

The following clubs celebrate a birthday in May and June of this year:

1920High Point

Rocky Mount

1921Darlington

HickoryMount Airy

Tarboro

1922Elizabeth City

ShelbySumter

1923Florence

1938Kershaw County

1945Angier

Orangeburg

1948Eden

1955Capital City, Raleigh

1956Twin City, Winston-Salem

1957Spruce Pine

1964The Friendly City, Durham

1972Greenville University City

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1974Simpsonville

1983Outer Banks

West Lumberton

1985Topsail Island Area

1988East Burke, IcardEdward R Murrow

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1989Apex

1991Raleigh Midtown

2002Holly SpringsLake Marion

2013Western Harnett County

We’re opening clubs around the district....

Do you know anyone that would make a great Kiwanian that lives in the following areas? We've either just opened, or are working on opening, clubs in the following areas. If you know of any prospects we need to reach out to, please contact the district office (leahcdo@gmail.com).

Burgaw, NC

Campbell University

Cary- Mooresville, NC

Craven County, NC

Clemson, SC

Fort Mill, SC

Garner, NC

Georgetown, SC

Goose Creek/North Charleston,SC

Kannapolis, NC

McDowell County, NC

Mocksville, NC

North Augusta, SC

Shallotte-South Brunswick Islands, NC

South Point (Durham, NC)

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W E LC O M E T O T H E T E A M !

The following became members in February/March 2019

AikenLinda Sommers

Black Mountain-SwannanoaKevin Flack

Chapel Hill-CarrboroGerman Barcenas

CharlotteGaurav Ray

ColumbiaCharles Lloyd Peterson

ConwayWayne Smith

East Cooper, Mt. PleasantKimberly A Combs

Linda BribbenJennifer Swegle

FayettevilleCynthia Stroupe

Florence-Pee DeeFrancine Gonzalez

The Friendly City, DurhamJames Beadle

Goldsboro Golden KTim Grimsley

Walter David HamGrady Huvt

William PrattKen Sauter

Edwin WilwinJames Womble

HendersonvilleValiant FowlerChad Merrill

Justin SchwabDustin Smith

Meredith Ward

HillsboroughJohn Traubert

Hilton Head IslandNancy Fish

KernersvilleJane Capman

Kershaw CountyWestley Parks

Lake MarionQua Stevenson

Lake NormanMary Kay Chandler

Michael Duggan

Lee CountyKelley DuboisJustin Gaines

Leigh Ann HarrisLisa Kincade

LexingtonErica Sapp

Lincoln CountyRick Thompson

Marion CountyKandace Bethea

MatthewsLouis Cazzetta

Mint HillBrode Thoas Duke

Mount AiryArthur Randall Carter

Suzanne Settle

North BrunswickGerald Decker

Barbara DullaghanAnnemarie Earley

Barry Wald

Onslow CountyDeborah Ann Cochran

Debra Rhodes

RaleighHugh Grist

Kristine Wager

Robeson-LumbertonAmber CorbettRose DuckworthLaci HammondJulius LocklearJohn Lowery

Christina Pacheco

Rock HillAmanda Banner

Caroline Hamilton

Rocky MountPatricia MauldinJonathan Vester

RoxboroDouglas Robinson

SalisburyMelissa Yates

The Sandhills, Moore County

Mike HardinPhilip HOlmes

Southport - Oak IslandMichael HaaseRichard Holt

Anthony Nuzio

Topsail Isl Area, Surf City

John Traubert

Twin City, Winston-Salem

Rebecca CashionAnn Garner Riddle

Seth LejeuneEllen Mayr

Andrew MottesheardGraham Treakle

Stacey Waldroup

Wake ForestGordon Coleman

Nancy Skelly

WashingtonGuilberto Alfonso

WaynesvilleJohn Stoeckel

WilmingtonDawn Bean

Chirs JohnstonWilliam Langston

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