September 2014

Sincerely, Dertroit Kiwanis #1 Board of Directors

Club Officers

Eric Sabree President

Major Herb Fuqua

Immediate Past President

Derrick Glencer President Elect

Marian O’Higgins

Vice President

Greg Zink Treasurer

Gloria Smart

Secretary

Club Board of Directors Jeremy Cnudde

Marcia Ford Lynn Kleiman Joe Lentine Jr. Karen Walker

Detroit #1 Kiwanis Club meets at noon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Detroit Athletic Club,

241 Madison St.,

Detroit, MI

Detroit #1 Kiwanis

PRESIDENT’S CORNER The 100th Anniversary of Kiwanis is fast approaching. The Dessert Reception at the Detroit Historical Museum on Friday, January 23, 2015 and the Banquet and Concert on January 24, 2015 will be big events. The members of Kiwanis Club No.1, along with our family and friends, do not want to miss these historic events. Registration is open online. The ticket sales are being handled through Kiwanis International this year. Go to www.kiwanis1.org to make your reservations. We will need our No.1 members to help direct guests at the Renaissance Marriott and to carry in the flags representing the nations of Kiwanis. Send an e-mail to our Host Committee co-chairs Vernita Beverly (vbeverly@me.com) or Sheila Connolly (murrayfinancialservices@yahoo.com) to receive an assignment from the Committee. We need the participation from our club. Let’s aim for 100% participation and encourage all of the members to register and help make this 100th anniversary weekend an enjoyable one. Note that there are only 1,400 reservations available for the banquet. Don’t get left out. Let’s make No.1 proud as we host Kiwanians and friends from all over the world! Thanks everyone for your participation.

Eric, Your President

NEWSLETTER WINS FIRST PLACE! Our Detroit Kiwanis Club won a ribbon for first place at the Michigan District Conference. Although I am the editor, I can’t even begin to take credit. All the kudos go to those club members who regularly send me snippets of copy, photos and make suggestions. So congratulations to OUR club.

Kris

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERCLUBS Consider joining with your fellow Kiwanis #1 members at one of the upcoming Kiwanis Interclub meetings and help support our own Division 1 and our Lt Governor, Marian O’Higgins, by attending at least one of the installations. Help our Clubs do a Round Robin by visiting and doing an interclub at each club in our Division.

Friday, September 19 at 5 PM – Shorewood Installation @ Maloof Pavillion, Veteran’s Memorial Park, St. Clair Shores ($35)

Thursday,September 25 at 6:30 PM - Warren Installation @ DeCarlo’s

Friday, September 26 at 6:30 PM – Cosmopolitan Installation

Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM - – Lac St Clair Installation @ Rose’s

Thursday, October 2 at 12:15 PM - East Pointe Installation @ Cloverleaf

Saturday, October 4th at 6:30 PM – Allen Park installation of new officers. Celebrating 75 years! Silver Spoon Banquet Center 4939 Allen Rd. Allen Park ($30).

Wednesday October 8 at 12:14 PM - New Center Installation @ International House (no cost!)

Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 AM - Roseville Installation AND P.J. Party @ Denny’s

Lucas Wright has complete information – please call him at 313.917.3937 or by email: lucas@hacettbrass.com and he will fill you in.

Other opportunities:

Saturday, September 27th - Monroe Anniversary Celebration.

Saturday, October 4 - Allen Park ribbon cutting celebration of their New Kiwanis Park

Contact Eric Sabree for information on these two events: eric_sabree@yahoo.com.

CLUB MEETINGS Upcoming Speakers

September 16th: Dennis Clotsworty , Al Kaline’s last Bat Boy. He will share his personal experiences and stories of Al Kaline and the Detroit Tigers.

October 7th – Detroit No. 1 Installation of

Officers. Please come and support your new officers. Special speaker will be our Immediate Past Governor Stan Nelson – coming all the way from Alpena to join us!

Oct 21st - Dick Hitch, MI District Chair of our new International endeavor - "THE FORMULA". Please attend this important meeting to learn more about how to grow and build Kiwanis.

November 4th Jeffrey Jones will share what’s happening in Detroit’s NorthEnd – a community of neighborhoods growing strong.

What you missed if you weren’t there… On August, 19th, Kelley DeLong of the American Red Cross spoke about the work of her organization but also reminded us that they are

always short of blood donors. Only 3% of people in Michigan give blood – they need our help!

Stickering away… On September 2nd, we met at the Dencap Warehouse for to sticker books. Pizza, salad, pop and fellowship and working for a good cause.

Well since you asked…let me tell you how Detroit No.1 doing. As of August 31, we had pledged $19,929. We have collected $18,563.25. Our goal is to contribute $42,750. Why is this important? Because it means that babies will not die of a disease that the vaccine has been available since the 1930s. Kiwanis is more than a celebration of longevity. Kiwanis is about saving and celebrating the lives of children.

This graphic prepared by member, Tony Monk, will be on display at every meeting as a visual reminder of where our club stands on this life saving crusade

To date Detroit No.1 has saved/protected 10,313 lives. When the bottle is full, we will have saved/protected 23,750 lives. THAT’S a legacy! The Detroit Kiwanis Foundation has agreed to Match (up to an aggregate $5000) funds raised between June 1 and November 30, 2014. So, if you have given donations or been given donations towards ELIMINATE, let Jeanette Harris know.

Checks written between June 1 and November 30 count.

Pledge payments made during this time period will count.

Contributions to any ELIMINATE fundraiser will count.

This is our first matching grant and we are finding our way. But, the lives of innocent children depend on us. Kiwanis will make history – again when Sue Petresin will step on the world stage as the first woman president of a major service agency. It would be a shame if her District did not reflect her passion and leadership on this issue What can you do?

Give – the cost of a cup of coffee saves lives

Discuss MNT and ELIMINATE with your

friends and family. Ask them to save 10

babies ($10.80)

Host a personal fundraiser – sell barbecue

dinners, baked goods, theater outings and

donate the funds to ELIMINATE

Volunteer to become the Club Coordinator.

This position has been vacant since the

resignation of Linda Marchione.

Jeanette

Books for Kids

Between January 1st and August 31st, we distributed 33,600 books! We are in touch with First Books and they are working on providing us a truck of books for the 100th birthday party as well as being represented at the party with a table, staff and literature about their program!

Upcoming stickering dates:

Saturday, October 25th, 9 AM – Noon

Saturday, November 22nd, 9 AM – Noon

Monday, January 19th (MLK Day) 11 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, March 14th, 9AM – Noon

Saturday, April 18th, 9AM – Noon

Saturday, May 16th, 9AM - Noon We need Kiwanians to “champion” on these dates so let me know if you can take the lead!

Joe, Jr.

BIRTHDAY PARTY IS SHAPING UP! Plans for the 100th birthday party are falling into place. We need volunteers – you can volunteer and also register for the events at: www.kiwanis1.org.

Dessert Reception

Friday, January 23rd 8:00 – 9:30 PM Detroit Historical Musuem

The official Kiwans history exhibit will be on display Tickets: $35.00, $50.00 after November 17th.

Birthday Party (Dinner and Concert)

Saturday, January 24th 6:00 PM – Midnight Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Center Tickets: $75.00, $100.00 after November 17th

Delegate to the Michigan District Convention is ready to party with us! KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION This year’s convention was held in Tokyo, Japan. Marian O’Higgins and Vernita Beverly attended – what a privalege to be there with all that excitement. Lots of color, entertainment by children’s choirs, bands, orchestras and even gymnastics. Plus, of course, important Kiwanis

business to conduct including electing new officers and voting on the future of the organization.

Michigan delegates

Just some of the wonderful entertainment

Marian O’Higgins presents on the birthday party and Detroit Kiwanis. MICHIGAN DISTRICT CONVENTiON This year’s convention was held in Kalamazoo and among all the hard work, delegates had time for fun too.

Our Governor calling us to work!

Jim Heymes and Lt. Governor elect – Marian O’Higgins

Gloria Smart and Eric Sabree at the Delegates Session

Jim, our elder statesman!

Linda Pate Lawther, District Governor-Elect 2014-2015, Sue Petresin. International President-Elect 2015-2016 and Rebekah Hildreth- Governor 2014-2015

During the District Convention, Patricia Gill Hampton signed a pledge to honor her mother's memory with a Zeller. Thank you Pat - you have saved/protected 690 lives!

Jeanette Harris and Sue Petresin (along with others) received certificates of appreciation

Marian O’Higgins and Dr. Carl Pappas (Carl installed Marian as our next Lt. Governor)

KIWANIS OUT AND ABOUT Volunteering for Seniors Karen Walker and Jerrold Lee volunteered at the 5th annual picnic for seniors held at Belle Isle and hosted by Detroit Council President Brenda Jones. Note Karen’s fancy apron! She is ALWAYS a great ambassador for Kiwanis and our club.

Karen and Jerrold

Fun at the Races On Tuesday, September 9th, the Michigan District Foundation held their annual Fundraiser at the Hazel Park Raceway. Eleven Detroit No 1 members and friends joined other clubs in Division 1 to raise money for the Foundation. Great weather, good food and loads of fun!

Thomm the natty dresser! Think he won?

Division One Council Meeting The September 11th meeting was run by our very own Marian O’Higgins, Lt. Governor of Division 1. Eric Sabree was also in attendance as participants learned about Youth Protection Guidelines. The presentation was led by Bryan Crenshaw from the Michigan District.

Eric Sabree taking notes – I’m sure he will have a lot of information to share

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spend the evening at historic

Fort Gratiot

When: Friday, October 24, 2014

Where:

2802 Omar St, Port Huron, MI 48060

Time: 7:00 pm until 9:00 am Saturday,

October 25

Cost: $45

Lighthouse tour, Bunkhouse lodging, snack

and continental breakfast

Limited to the first 20 people who pay

This is an ELIMINATE fundraiser sponsored

by Jeanette Harris Make checks payable to Jeanette Harris Send to: 25535 Continental St.

Southfield, MI 48075-1823

Questions? Call Jeanette at 248 752-7147

Email: jharris48@yahoo.com ARE YOU COMING?

Don’t keep putting it off – register, volunteer and show the rest of the world that there is a reason Kiwanis started in Detroit – great people, great service to the community!