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Florida Kiwanis Division 3 Newsletter

February 2010

 

 

Have you made your reservation for the Zone Conference & Governor’s Visit that will be held Saturday, February 27 in Lake City. I have heard excellent comments form those who have already attended a Zone Conference this year.  You are guaranteed to have a good time and learn something new.

 

To register online or to download a registration form visit the Florida District website at www.floridakiwanis.com and click on the Zone Conference banner.  Everyone attending must register.  The $25.00 registration fee covers all costs including lunch and materials.

 

Donations for the children of Haiti are being collected at the Zone Conference - specifically baby formula, diapers, medical and hygienic supplies.  This is just one of many ways to contribute.

 

It is time to elect delegates for the International Convention which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 24-27.  Current Presidents and President Elects are expected to attend.  All members are welcome and should be encouraged to attend.  Each club should elect two delegates and two alternates.

 

Are you interested in serving as the 2011-2012 Division 3 Lt. Governor?  Scott Whitehead, my successor, will be nominated as the 2010-2011 Division 3 Lt. Governor at the April 12, 2010 Division Council Meeting.  Keith Roberts, Past Lt. Governor and chair of the nominating committee, is looking for a Division 3 Kiwanian to serve as Lt. Governor Elect next year and Lt. Governor the 2011-2012 administrative year.  Below are the qualifications. If you are interested please contact Keith Roberts.

            A Kiwanian for three years

            An active member of a Division 3 Kiwanis Club

            Has served as a club president

            Has consented to be a candidate for Lt. Governor Elect

            Gives assurances that he/she will attend all Division 3 meeting prior to                  taking office and while serving in the office.

            Will attend the International and District Conventions.

            Will attend all Florida District Board Meetings while serving in the office.

            Make the necessary club visits and perform other duties as prescribed by the Florida District.

I highly recommend the experience.  Please feel free to call me if you have questions. 

 

Monday, March 22 should be on your calendar for the Governor’s dinner.  A fun evening is planned.  It will be held at the Ramada, North Monroe St., Tallahassee.  Social hour is 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Dinner at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $30.  All members are welcome.  I would like to see Presidents, President Elects, Club Officers and Division 3 Council Chairs attend.  Call Fred Williams at 395-6565 to RSVP.  Governor Donna is looking forward to a fun evening and would love to induct some new members that night. 

 

Division 3 membership is at plus four this year.  Let’s continue increasing this number and induct our new members at the Governor’s dinner.  This is an opportunity for a very special and memorable induction ceremony.

 

Golfers – see below for many opportunities to play some golf and support your Division 3 Kiwanis Clubs.

 

Kiwanis Fun Cruise March 27 – April 3, 2010.  There is still time to register.  Join fellow Kiwanians and become one of the “Kiwanis Kruisers” aboard the Costa Atlantica for a special Kiwanis fun filled cruise.  This is a great family reunion opportunity (or an opportunity for you to relax without the family).  Join Governor Donna and Bob for this unique Kiwanis event. 

  

What does your club have planned for Kiwanis One Day on April 10th?  This is an opportunity to assure that “Kiwanis” become a household name.  This is the time to show off our best service work.  It is a day of service to the community.  Try to get media attention for your clubs project and use this event to help recruit new members.

 

Upcoming Events

February 13, 2010                           Capital City Club Pancake Breakfast/Applebee’s

February 27, 2010                           Zone Conference

March 22, 2010                                Governor’s Dinner

March 27-April 3, 2010                    Kiwanis Fun Cruise

April 10, 2010                                   Kiwanis One Day

April 12, 2010                                   Division 3 Council Meeting & Election

April 20, 2010                                   Tallahassee Club’s Golf Tournament

April 23, 2010                                   Quincy Club’s Golf Tournament

April 26, 2010                                   Killearn Club’s Golf Tournament

June 1, 2010                                     Deadline to submit club election results to KI

June 7, 2010                                     Southside Club’s Golf Tournament

June 24-27, 2010                             Kiwanis International Convention

July 7-11, 2010                                 Key Club International Convention

July 12, 2010                                    Division 3 Council Meeting                     

August 4-7, 2010                             Circle K International Convention

August 26-29, 2010                         Florida District Convention                       

 

Please send information on your club’s projects and events so that I may include in future newsletters.

 

Make sure you are having FUN and CELEBRATING WHAT IS GREAT.

 

Yours in service,

 

 

Donna Wells

Lt. Governor 2009-2010