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Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs
of Greater London Dave and Bea Crowley Presidents [email protected]
D&C Cooper Bulletin Editors [email protected]
KINNECTIONS Kinsmen Club of Greater London meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays
at Various London Venues Kinette Club of London meet 3rd Thursdays
at Various London Restaurants Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
Issue 5 Volume 82|District 1 Zone F| January 2014
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 FROM THE EDITORS
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
New years are a chance for a beginning
even when there hasn't been an end.
Wheels turn in an interminable bend,
Yet, marked in one spot, seem to wobble
spinning.
Each year we hope to do a little better
although we know that really nothing's
changed.
Reason thinks that everything's arranged,
So we must dream if we would fate
unfetter.
~William Byrd
New Year… New Beginnings…
The New Year gives us a chance to
breathe; a chance to prepare and plan
ahead.
Kin Canada members are getting ready for
our National Day of KINdness. This is
where we give back to the community a
nationwide thank you for supporting Kin in
all we do.
On Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 and
throughout the month of February, Kin
Canada clubs will take part in the annual
National Day of KINdness, spreading
cheer to people in communities across the
country.
National Day of KINdness is for our
members and clubs to celebrate our
founding (February 20, 1920) and
commitment to serve the
community's greatest need. Every
community has a need for kindness
and people performing selfless acts,
and our clubs are able to spearhead
this in their communities.
Each Day of KINdness kit received
by participating clubs includes cards
to be handed out after an act of
kindness is performed, asking the
recipient to “pass it on”. In 2013,
clubs performed over 4500 acts of
kindness, showing the country how
together, we put the Kin in Kindness!
Life Members Darrell and Carol
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
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FROM PRESIDENT BEA
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
Dear Kinettes,
I hope you are all having a wonderful winter
so far. Congratulations to Life Member Esther
on her retirement. I hope retirement finds you
well and rested.
Just to bring you up to speed that we are
having an Olympic event at Palasad South
on February 27, 2014. Starting at 6:00p.m. I
will be making up a flyer and presenting this
at our meeting on the 16th of January. I will
be inviting St. Thomas and St. Marys Kinsmen
and Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to
join us on that evening.
There will be more information to come at
our January General Meeting.
I think perhaps Drew Else our Zone F Deputy
Governor will be attending tomorrow
evening, so please join us.
Bea Crowley, President
JANUARY 2014 DISTRICT1 ZONE F
THANK YOU… FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA
Have fun on the upcoming Cystic Fibrosis trip to Honduras in February!
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
President Bea
Kin-CF Partnership
Kin Canada is a proud national partner of Cystic Fibrosis
Canada. Each year Kinsmen and Kinettes host a variety
of fundraising and awareness building activities in
support of the cystic fibrosis (CF) cause. As of August
2012, Kin members have raised over $40 million for
cystic fibrosis research and patient care.
Our Journey
The committed partnership between Kinsmen, Kinettes
and Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) began in 1963
with a conversation between Dr. Douglas Crozier, then
director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at The Hospital for
Sick Children, and Kinsman Bill Skelly.
During this chance meeting, Dr. Crozier spoke to Bill
about his young CF patients. This conversation left Bill
interested in joining the fight against CF and he invited
Dr. Crozier to speak at the North York Kinsmen Club.
Almost immediately, the North York Kinsmen
enthusiastically backed the cause. Before long,
involvement spread nationwide and in 1987, Kin Canada
formally adopted CF as a National Service Project.
Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada have shared in many exciting accomplishments, including the discovery of the gene responsible for CF in 1989. This discovery would not have been possible without the tremendous help of Kin.
50 Year Partnership T-Shirts on Sale
You can now buy the Kin - CF 50 year partnership t-shirts. All proceeds go directly to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Get your shirt by calling your Zone Service Director Kin Dave Crowley
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal
genetic disease that affects Canadian
children and young adults.
There is no cure.
Each week in Canada, two children are
diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and one person
dies from the disease. Learn more
about cystic fibrosis.
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KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
PROJECT REPORT “ADOPT A SENIOR”
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
Christmas 2013
Chair: Kin Life Member Irene Flatt
Committee: Michelle from Meadow Park Residence.
Meeting: at our general meeting it is voted on to continue
this project and confirmation of the budget for the year is
set- $200.
Outline: as presented in the Online Service project report
to National.
Our fellow Kinette, who works at their residence, goes
shopping with a co-worker and sometimes another Kinette,
to pick-up these gifts. Kinette Irene has all the facts of
sized, colours and personal preferences of these 3
individuals.
They wrap them at the residence along with the gifts that
this location shares, Kinettes assist when their schedules
allow.
Our chosen responsibility is to share a smile by funding the
purchases of these gifts and present them as gifts on time
for the 3 holiday occasions.
Our club is in contact with the administration to keep up to
date on changes of the seniors and their needs..
Funds raised: none, total service project
Expenses: Christmas 2013 $75.13
Items purchases: Ladies dress and shawl, 2 men’s sweaters
with matching golf shirts, 2 wallets
Donated: wrapping paper and bows
Balance $125.00
Total number of hours: 7 x 2 = 14 hours
Volunteers: Kin L.M. Irene and Michelle from Meadow Park
Comments: Next occasion will be Easter
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KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
Dear Kin Russ, I was speaking (emailing) our new training supervisor in regards to a first aid course for the Kin. There is no problem in doing the course; it just comes down to numbers to specify the cost. I would suspect it will be around the $105.00 per person. The going rate is $ 139.00 with the Red Cross for a two day standard first aid. The participant will get their card that is good for 3 years; they also get a copy of the most recent first aid handbook. At the end of the 3 years the cardholder could be recertified with a one day course and would be good for another 3 years. The Kin are also be welcome to use our training facilities at the farm, but I let Kelly know that you might want to use the pancake house. Participants will learn the Standard First Aid course, which includes CPR and the use of an AED. Let me know what is good for the Kin ~Greg, Craigwood. Yes, Yes, Yes! My opinion is that everyone needs basic first aid training. Not only in our volunteer life and projects but every day. I understand that not everyone is able to afford the course, but at least one member of your family should consider taking this course this year. Our clubs have been proactive by first taking SIPS training, then our safe food handling course. The First aid training will benefit EVERYONE. Possibly our clubs could subsidize a portion of the cost or even offer a payment plan to members. Please think about this then let your club know how YOU feel. Yours in Kin Life Member Carol
KIN EDITORIAL – LIFE MEMBER CAROL
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
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KIN EDUCATION
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
The New Millennium
2002 Kinsmen raise over $73,000 for the Hay
West project. The project helped transport hay
from Eastern Canada to the drought-stricken
fields of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
2003 Devastating fires ravage British Columbia
leaving many homeless or living in shelters. Kin
Canada pledges more than $50,000 and 30,000
pounds of beef to assist residents and
firefighters.
2003 BBQ Canada supports the ailing beef
industry in Canada. On Labor Day, Kin clubs
and groups across the country host free
barbecues to show the world that Canadian
beef is safe and that they support the Canadian
beef industry.
This event makes the Guinness Book of World
Records for serving more than 280,000
individuals a beef product.
The New Millennium contd.
2004 Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada
celebrate a 40-year partnership. Since 1964, Kin
has raised more than $33 million for CF research.
2005 Kin Canada makes a $48,000 donation to the
Canadian Red Cross for the tsunami relief in
Southeast Asia.
2006 Kin Canada presents a $1 billion cheque to
the People of Canada and the World. This amount
represented the cumulative total of dollars raised
during the Association's 86-years of service.
2010 Kin Canada raises over $50,000 to support
Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
2011 Portraits of Honour,' a Kin Canada National
Project, begins its tour across Canada to raise
money for the Military Families Fund and other
charities that support military personnel and their
families. Learn more about Portraits of Honour.
2012 Kin Canada clubs surpass $40 million in
donations to cystic fibrosis research and care since
the partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada began
in 1964. Learn more about the Kin-CF Partnership.
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Every Weekend in March & March Break 9 am – 4 pm 21201-c Lakeside Dr. Thames Centre 519-461-1073 www.kinsmenfanshawesugarbush.com [email protected]
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Maple Festival
Do you like outdoor fun?
Volunteers are needed for the
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple
Festival.
Volunteer Orientation is Saturday
February 15th, 10 am – noon with
lunch to follow.
Call 519-461-1073 to reserve your
space!
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Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London |Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph519-461-1073
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
Kinsmen Club of Greater London General Meeting January 9, 2014 Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd.
Social 6:30 pm follow by games
Call to order 6:50 pm by President Dave
O Canada: Life Member Dave King Song: Kin Jim Ross
Toast: Life Member Brent Reply to toast: Life Member Carol
Present: Life Members Darrell, Dave M., Brent, Carol, Esther, Cheryl, Vince, Russ H., Jim R., Art, President Bea
and Dave Guest: Donna Van Beers
8/11 = 73% attendance Kinettes: 4
Secretary’s Report: MMS; Dave M/Vince to accept the minutes as circulated. Carried
Treasurer’s Report: MMS: Brent /Russ H. motion made. Carried
Payment for recent bills has been mailed.
Bingo: Kin Brent: next one is Super Bowl Sunday February 2, 2014- could use some help, please
Sugar Bush: February 15, 2014 will be the Volunteers’ Orientation from 10 to noon at the bush,
Lunch to follow
Family Day February 17, 2014
January 11, 2014 work party 10 am on
OMSPA Kin Russ and Art attended the last meeting. Information that applies to our location: better bottling
process- especially for the small bottles
: labeling up date
: New equipment demos
January 13, Monday sugar bush meeting at Dave C. 7:30pm
Zone F executive meeting January 12, 2014: looking for house rule proposals
January 25, 2014 District 1 Council meeting will be in Stratford- guests are welcome after their business.
January 23, 2014 next general meeting at Chartwell
HREF: Application post marked February 1, 2014 will be accepted.
Adjourned: 7:25pm followed by laser tag game.
Essay contest: Kin Cheryl: Life Member Carol has just sent out in the media invite to participate. Next step:
wait for essays to come in by February 15, 2014.
School packages: Life Member Cheryl: target to circulate these to the high schools by Jan. 13th.
Kite Day: No Chair: no further action till June 2014.
Princess Ball: Life Member Carol: Recommends we assist local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter.
Kinette Club of London next general meeting: Thursday January 16, 2014 at Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd,
London, Ontario, arrival 6:30 pm
HREF: when applications arrive this month we will set up a committee to judge them.
Zone F House Rule proposals: Life Member Cheryl sent in the 3 that we discussed at our Kinette meeting.
Life Member Carol will prepare a proposal concerning meeting location and accessibility. This may be
directed further to the District level.
February 14, 2014 executive meeting 2pm at Life Member Esther’s home.
Adjournment: 9 pm
Minutes from Kinsmen General Meeting and Kinette Executive
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Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London |Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph519-461-1073
Join us for Euchre with the seniors!
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
Hello fellow Kin members, The winter seems to have a grip on us. The snow looks pretty impressive; the nice clean and fresh appeal look. One has to wonder how can those small snowflakes that are so light come together and be so heavy to shovel .The wonders of nature and with that I hope all are enjoying the winter season maybe stargazing, or walking in the moonlight with that someone special ,well who am I kidding .I know the only thing on our mind is the fellowship with our Kin family. Thank you Kin Russ and Jeannie for a wonderful evening of Christmas celebration, and good Kin Jim for an evening of fun at the Palasad, we all enjoyed thoroughly. Well Life Member Esther, good luck on your recent retirement, great party and good food, Nice to see someone retire so young and we hope you have a long and prosperous retirement. Yes you guessed it we are a busy group Kin let’s keep the fellowship alive and live each day to the best we can ,hope to see everyone at our next meeting Jan 23 at Chartwell Retirement Centre . Remember Sugar Bush is fast approaching, let’s work to enjoy. Also the deadline for kin bursaries is coming up soon, so get your info in today. All for now thanks one and all for a great inspiring winter season President Electric Dave Crowley
From the President Electric Dave
Holiday fun with the Crowleys
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Kinsmen Meeting Notes Dec 12, 2013
Roll Call: Marcus Krueger, Life Member Brent
Woodcock, Bob Boone, President Electric Dave
Crowley
Johnson, Life Member Darrell Cooper, Russ
Howe, Life Member Dave McKenzie, Art Cohen
7:15
Call to Order Euchre with seniors (chickened out
no card sharks)
Mr. Crowley called meeting to order
Secretary’s report- As Emailed and read
Moved by Kin Marcus, Seconded by Kin Brent
Passed
Jack still held in a dark cabinet
Treasurer’s report as orated by The Woodcock
Moved by Brent Seconded by Art Cohen – passed
Nov 30 Cookout report we made $160.00
Motion to donate $60 to Kinettes. Made by the
WoodCock seconded by The Cooper
Motion Carried.
Motion to pass executive meeting minutes as
misread by Mr. Crowley
Moved by The WoodCock seconded by The
Cooper – Passed
Next Bingo February Second - Super Bowl
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
Sugar Bush report
Need some work still, Kin Russ in charge?
Work party this Saturday. 8:45 at MKS World
Head Quarters. Wood at Culver Drive
5 weekends
Review bottle order. Mega bottling discussed,
staying with Jugs
Dates:
Jan 9th meeting Laser tag at Palasad
Family Day February 17th Sugar Bush
Next Meeting Date at Chartwell Jan 23
Old Business:
ATM / Interact Machine further discussed
Tree to cut down $400 – after Sugar Bush
New Business
Motion to build thingy for Ms. Jane Edwards.
To store cart currently stored at The Coops.
Motion made by Bob Boone, Seconded by The
WoodCock, Carried.
Mail: Read
Mystery man/Kin Kan/Kin Critic/St-At-Arms
Good of Kin: Mr. Crowley – “the wickedest man
in the world”
Mr. Crowley to suffer on beach for us; to run a
commune known as “Abby of Thelema”
Fatliners – where did the missing tape go?
Butters???? Water Gate
Bea and Mrs. Cooper are bottling wine tonight.
New colors on Darrell’s Car. ?????
Minutes from the Kinsmen Club of Greater London
KINNECTIONS KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
Bursary Deadline Approaching
The deadline to submit Kin Canada Bursary applications to clubs is February 1. Clubs must then select and send in their chosen applicant to Kin Canada by March 1. Check out the bursary resources in the Resource Library for tips on the selection process, sample letters to applicants and more.
National Day of KINdness
Have you ordered your kindness kit yet? The last day we can ship kits to your club is February 1, 2014. Check if your club has ordered one and if not, fill out our online order form.
Join a National Team
We're looking for DLS Facilitators, HREF Trustees and members for the National Risk Management Committee. Deadlines vary and some are fast-approaching, so check out our Join a Team page for details and applications.
Updates on the Strategic Planning Process
The National Board of Directors will be giving regular updates to members during the strategic planning process. Updates will be on the Board of Directors page here, as well as on other media where appropriate (such as the Get on Board! Facebook group). They most recently released a membership survey summaryand planning update.
Thunderclap
At the end of January, an email will go out to members with a link and information to sign up to our online “flash mob” planned for February 20th (Founder’s Day). You can join our nation-wide awareness campaign by signing up with Twitter or Facebook once the campaign is set up. A one time message advertising Kin Canada with a link to our website will be posted at the same time to social media accounts that sign up, creating an online flash mob.
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twtiter
District info
and updates: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8
New Staff
On January 13, we welcomed Lindsay Irvine to the Kin Canada team. Lindsay’s title is Projects Coordinator (formerly known as Service Coordinator). With a history working for non-profits and a focus on fundraising, we’re excited to have someone with Lindsay’s skill set on board. You can contact Lindsay by [email protected] or phone 800-742-5546 ext. 206.
Cover Your Assets goes over the charter process in relation to insurance, as well as risk management tips for
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Parades, Kin Ticket Draws, Salvation Army Christmas Kettles, New Year’s Eve Dance! That’s just a few of the
“few things” our Kin friends of St. Thomas have been up to!
The Kinette Club of Simcoe hosted a One Stop Shop November 30th.
Port Dover Kinsmen Sold T-shirts on a very cold day last week on Friday the 13th!
Deputy Governor Andrew traveled to Tillsonburg’s joint Christmas dinner to present new Kinette Carrie
with the District 1 Rookie of the Year! Congratulations!!!
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London |Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph519-461-1073
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Kin News from around the Zone!
Awards
The Kin Canada National Awards program unites club members and generates club pride. Members have the opportunity to receive awards at the individual and club, zone, and district level. Awards are designed to facilitate competition and to encourage members to maximize their personal and professional development in Kin.
Club, Zone & District Awards Awards at the club, zone and district levels, such as the service or public relations awards,
help build team unity and create a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment within the
club. It's a way to recognize the hard work and contributions of the various levels of
member teams across Canada.
Individual Awards
For individual awards, members have a chance to learn new and strengthen current skills, including
research and public speaking. With the public speaking competition, members begin at the club
level and those who win at the Zone and District level are sent to our annual National Convention in
August to compete. The opportunities for individual growth are endless.
Do you like to write? We have a Quill award.
Do you have a story to tell? We have a Speaker Award
Ask award chairs Carol and Darrell Cooper for information!
JOIN THE FUN ON
JANUARY 23RD
FOR OUR
NEXT EUCHRE GAMES
AT CHARTWELL SENIOR
RESIDENCE!
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Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
Don’t Ask!
Dates to Remember:
Euchre at Chartwell January 23rd
BINGO February 2nd
Kinette Executive Meeting February 14th
Volunteer Orientation Saturday February 15th 10
am – noon
Family Day at Sugar Bush Feb 17th
Kinette General Meeting Thursday February 20th
Kinette Club of London Olympic Tournament
February 22nd
Kin helping Kin
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Dear Kinettes,
I hope you are all having a wonderful winter so
far.
Congratulations to Life Member Esther on her
retirement. I hope retirement finds you well and
rested.
Just to bring you up to speed that we are having
an Olympic event at Palasad South on February
27, 2014, Starting at 6:00p.m.
I will be making up a flyer and presenting this at
our meeting on the 16th of January. I will be
inviting St. Thomas and St. Marys Kinsmen and
Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to join us on
that evening. There will be more information at
our January general meeting.
Drew Else our Deputy Governor for Zone F is
attending so we hope that you will join us.
Bea Crowley President
Of Note:
Please RSVP you’re your availability for Family
Day and Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple
Festival
Awards: Speaking get your tongue? Itching to
write? Our Speaking Competition takes place
February. Your Quills need to be in to Bulletin
Editor Carol before Feb 15th.
Kinsmen Club of Greater London | Kinette Club of London | Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
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Join us for our Kin Day of Kindness.
Family Day in February!
Family Day at the Kinsmen
Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Monday February 17th
Serving the London Community’s Greatest Need since 1932
KIN CANADA
1920 Hal Rogers Dr. | Cambridge, Ontario N3H5C6 Phone 1-800-PICK KIN | www.kincanada.ca
www.kincanada.ca
From the Kinsmen and Kinettes of
Greater London
Around the District:
Hamilton Kinsmen are hosting a Founder’s Night
on February 20th
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DID YOU KNOW?
Life Member Cheryl Brydges was an elementary
school teacher?
That Cheryl’s family participates in both Civil War
and 1812 re-enactments?
That Cheryl’s son Mikey raced at the Delaware
Speedway!