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U & I KIWANIAN The Official Newspaper of the Kiwanis Clubs of Utah, Southern Idaho & Eastern

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Utah-Idaho District***Kiwanis International

Volume 14~~~Issue 3

February 2010 / March 2010

MID-YEAR CONFERENCE!!!

A COMING TOGETHER FOR KIWANIANS INTERESTED IN BEING

BETTER IN THE FUTURE AND TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one

community and one child at a time. This is OUR Mission Statement!!! Do we believe that

we can change a person for the better?

Come to the Mid-year Conference and check out the workshops. There will be loads

of information. Who knows? You might even learn something new. This Mid-Year will

cover a load of information. You will have 4 choices of 12 workshops. Variety abounds.

The District is getting smaller and something must be done soon to help it grow. Let’s learn

what needs to be done to grow the Utah-Idaho District and keep it in the for front of Kiwanis

International. We might be small, but we do a whole grundle of service projects working

with our Service Leadership Programs and helping our communities.

Getting together builds bonds of friendship forever. The inspiration that we will

receive while at the Mid-Year will help our own clubs when we return and inspire those who

didn’t set aside the time to have a truly learning experience. You will come away a better

person. Even if you were already perfect.

The Partner’s schedule hasn’t been completed yet, but a separate mailing to each club

secretary will describe what will be happening for that group.

It’s IMPORTANT!!! Join us for the Mid-Year Conference 20 Feb 2010 in Layton,

Utah at the Davis Convention Center.

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Governor’s Message Risk Management Corner

Sponsored Leadership Programs

Growing in District

District's New Members

Roster Updates

Bell Ringing

Your Club’s Project Center Stage

Key Leader

New Grading Policy for Kiwanis

Monthly Reports

2008 – 2009 Activity Report

2008 – 2009 Ranking Report

Kiwanis International Names Stan

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Join Kiwanis Haiti Relief Effort

Club Brochure

South Salt Lake Valley & Southern

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Kiwanis Educational Opportunities

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District Mid-Year Conference

Schedule of Events

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2010 Kiwanis International

Convention Information

- Registration Form

- Hotel Reservation Form

- Convention Schedule

- Announced Candidates for

International Office

Annual Gift Campaign Update

Mary & Bo Shafer Legacy Society

Established

Tips for Growth

Helpful Internet Resources

Club News

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U&I KIWANIAN

Volume 14 Issue 3

February 2010 / March 2010

Published By:

Utah-Idaho District

Kiwanis International

Gordon C. Lewis, Editor

801 Park Shadows Circle

Bountiful, UT 84010-6843

Phone: 801-296-0180

[email protected]

District Website:

www.uikiwanis.org

Website Manager:

[email protected]

Advertising for

U&I Kiwanian

P. O. Box 45172

Boise, ID 83711

Phone: 800-233-3893

ADDRESS CHANGES OR

CORRECTIONS TO:

Janet Flinders

515 Bringhurst Drive

Providence, Utah 84332

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3636 Woodview Trace

Indianapolis, IN 46268-1168

LET’S ADD OUR RESOLVE AND OUR HANDS Brent F. Ashworth, Governor, Utah-Idaho District

My dear fellow Kiwanians, the wonderful Holiday Season we have just passed through

has allowed us to serve the children and young people of our Utah-Idaho District in

many ways. Some of our members have used their time and talents to knit caps and

blankets for newborns and their mothers. Some have used this season to bring useful

gifts and even Christmas to children and families in need. Some have spent time

visiting with and cheering young people suffering from ailments in hospitals and care

centers. Some of you have taken the time to provide a book and read to a lonely child.

I hear many reports of your wonderful caring, exercised on behalf of the less fortunate,

especially our needy young, in many ways. These reports have inspired us and made

us each want to do more.

As we begin a new year and decade, I believe we might reflect and focus on the great

service opportunities that lie ahead in our Utah-Idaho District. Today, we live in

perilous economic times, fraught with many unknowns ahead. However, I agree with

the great humanitarian, Albert Schweitzer, who said, "I don't know what your destiny

will be; but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are

those who have sought and found how to serve". He added, "What the world lacks

most today is men who occupy themselves with the needs of other men. In this

unselfish labor a blessing falls on both the helper and the helped".

Our Utah-Idaho District Kiwanians know how to serve. In 2010 may we again move

forward, seeking new opportunities to help those in need, especially our young

children and youth, who will become our future. As Richard L. Evans once said, "We

can't do everything for everyone everywhere, but we can do something for someone

somewhere". As our International President Paul Palazzolo, has encouraged us, may

we each add our resolve and lend our hand to do that something "right now".

In Kiwanis fellowship,

Brent F. Ashworth

Governor, Utah-Idaho District


RISK MANAGEMENT CORNER QUESTION AND ANSWER By Lori L. Bergsma, Utah-Idaho District Risk Manager

As our clubs begin 2010 with our newly elected club leaders, NOW is the time to

reappoint a Safety Co-ordinator for your club’s risk management needs.

Q. Occasionally our club is approached by professional promoters desiring to conduct

various types of fundraising activities. All our club is required to do is permit its name

to be used as sponsor of the show, and help sell tickets. The promoter does everything

else including hiring necessary facilities, printing fliers, obtaining performers, etc. Our

club receives a percentage of the price of each ticket sold. How will our insurance

apply to such situations?

A. Your club will have coverage, but you must require the promoter to furnish a

certificate of insurance for not less than a $1 million combined single limit which

names your club and Kiwanis International as additional insureds. The promoter

should also be required to sign a hold-harmless agreement in favor of your club and

Kiwanis International.

For more information about hold harmless agreements, the Kiwanis General Liability

Program, or Certificates of Insurance, you can find these at the Kiwanis One website

at: http://www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/default.aspx?PageID=122.

Sincerely,

Lori L. Bergsma

UPCOMING U&I KIWANIAN DEADLINES

Sunday, March 7th

U & I Kiwanian Volume 14 Issue 4

Material Content Deadline

Thursday, March 18th U & I Kiwanian Volume 14 Issue 4

Scheduled for Submittal to Printer

SPONSORED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE

GROWING IN THE DISTRICT

Thank you to the Meridian Kiwanis Club and the South Salt Lake Valley Kiwanis Club

for chartering new K-Kids Clubs at Prospect Elementary in Meridian, Idaho and

Sunrise Elementary in Sandy, Utah. Each Club in the District will get stronger as we

branch-out to the kids in our communities. Think about starting K-Kids, Builders

Club, Key Club or a CKI Club in your area. Begin with the parents of the officers of

the new club (or existing club) and invite them to join Kiwanis. People don’t join

Kiwanis without an invitation. Remember when you joined? Who invited you? Let’s

all Pass-It-Forward and invite someone this year to enjoy the camaraderie of Kiwanis

and the fun of working with kids.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO UTAH-IDAHO KIWANIS CLUBS

Division 2

Division 5 Continued

Ellsworth-Nielson, Sharon

Tooele

Cartwright, Heather

Twin Falls

Lundwall, Sheryl

Tooele

Ditlefsen, Jr., G. Edward Twin Falls

Security Title Ins. Co.

Tooele

Funk, Josh

Twin Falls

Sjol, Jason

Tooele

Hoffman, John

Twin Falls

McMurdie, Amy G.

Twin Falls

Division 3

Noh, Kathleen

Twin Falls

Dickie, Edward O.

N. Ogden

Patterson, Eddie D.

Twin Falls

Hay, Nancy

N. Ogden

Ross, Gary L.

Twin Falls

Harris, Gary

Tremonton

Tolman, Jake

Twin Falls

Roberts, Jonathan

Tremonton

Sinclair, Sara V.

Tremonton

Division 6

Udy, Kris

Tremonton

Curtis, Terry B.

Capital City

Grable-Curtis, Linda

Capital City

Division 4

Bailey, Glen R.

Meridian

Benfield, Donna

Rexburg

Black, Maggie

Meridian

Bullard, Mike

Rexburg

Henderson, Amy D.

Meridian

Crowther, Brent

Rexburg

Kantola, Steve

Meridian

Sorenson, Nick

Rexburg

Division 9

Division 5

Chivington, Susan S.

Caldwell

Andersen, D. Ross

Twin Falls

Henberg, Marvin C.

Caldwell

Beer, John F.

Twin Falls

Florence, Linda

Ontario

Buck, Stacy C.

Twin Falls

Rosales, Michelle

Ontario

ROSTER UPDATES

Division 2

K02321 Clearfield

President: T. Daniel Boster

Phone Update: W (801) 728-9450

Division 5

K17234 HAILEY IDAHO & WOOD

RIVER VALLEY Secretary: Kaye E. Bradley

Phone: 208-788-5862

E-mail Update:

[email protected]

K00394 TWIN FALLS

Website: http://www.KiwanisTF.org

Division 6

K03557 CAPITAL CITY, BOISE

President: Contact Information Update

Nanci DUNBAR

4600 Ginzel St.

Boise, ID 83703

H 208-342-7226 C 208-608-2204

E-mail: [email protected]

Division 8

K04644 Kiwanis West

Club Name Update from West

Valley,Salt Lake County to Kiwanis

West President Richard G. BROWN

E-mail Update:

[email protected]

Secretary Daniel PARK

E-mail Update: [email protected]

Division 9

K02438 Emmett

President Chuck Rolland

Contact Information Update:

1440 E Park St

Emmett, Id 83617

Phone 208-739-6041

K01655 ONTARIO

Updated Contact Information

President Sharon WADA

3680 SW 4th Avenue

Ontario, Oregon 97914

H 541-889-6967 C 208-741-6800

W 541-889-8801

E-mail: [email protected]

BELL RINGING By Jim Terry, Human & Spiritual Values Chair

I was saddened by the news I read on Christmas Day of Major Philip Wise, a big bear

of a man according to those close to him, who worked in the very neighborhood he was

gunned down in for the Salvation Army, was killed on Christmas Eve in front of his

three children.

I pondered upon the good this man and his wife had done. They had worked for 16

years with the Salvation Army and had just the year before adopted those three kids

from an abusive home. This especially touched me because the club I belong to had

been doing Salvation Army Bell ringing during the Christmas Holiday along with our

Key Club and the Mayor’s Youth Council. I decided I would do some research into the

Salvation Army because I did not know very much about them other than they were a

charitable organization and use military titles. The Salivation Army was founded in

London’s East End in 1865 by one-time Methodist minister William Booth and his

wife Catherine. Originally, Booth named the organization the East London Christian

Mission, but in 1878 Booth reorganized it along military lines when his son Bramwell

objected to being called a ―volunteer‖ and started that he was a ―regular‖ or nothing.

The name then became The Salvation Army. Booth started by preaching to a small

congregation in the slums of London, his spirit was as militant as that of a professional

soldier while battling an almost overwhelming army. Thieves, prostitutes, gamblers,

and drunkards were among Booth's first converts to Christianity. His congregation

were desperately poor. He preached hope and salvation. The Salvation Army operates

in 118 countries and provides services in 175 different languages.

It is estimated that there are 25,000 bell ringers, mostly volunteers that work

throughout the holiday season, standing outside grocery stores, department stores and

malls. The money is used to provide Christmas gifts and food for local needy families.

What's left goes to support the local group's philanthropic work. The kettle program

was started in 1891 by a young Salvation Army captain in San Francisco who needed

money to feed the area's poor. So he placed a big black kettle for donations on the dock

of Fisherman's Wharf. Last year, about $130 million was raised nationally during the

Red Kettle Christmas Fundraising Campaign.

So, what does this have to do with Kiwanis? Well, here are some comments I heard

from members of my club. ―You see so many smiles on people’s faces when they

give.‖ ―It’s rewarding mingling with people who are willing to give in this hard

economic time.‖ ―It’s inspiring to see all the goodness in people.‖ ―The children almost

always want to give and get such joy from doing it.‖ ―It has become a family affair for

my family to do the bell ringing each year.‖ ―My children have a greater understanding

of what service is.‖

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one

child and one community at a time. It is especially rewarding when that one child is

yours.

May we remember the spirit of giving we have felt during the holiday season and carry

it with us throughout the remaining year.

***

Be alert to give service. What counts a great deal in life is what we do for others.

- Anonymous

Sow good services; sweet remembrances will grow them.

- Madame de Stael, French author (1766 – 1817

YOUR CLUB’S PROJECTS

CENTER STAGE

Check out Kiwanis International’s

storytelling site, Center Stage

(www.kiwanis.org/centerstage), where

your best projects become Kiwanis’ best

stories.

If you have a project you think should be

featured on Center Stage, please e-mail

([email protected]) us today.

Change a life, Inspire a Leader.

Kiwanians know what leadership is all about. That

it’s more about service than

glory. It starts with young people. And that people

who help others — and build others’

leadership skills—are the most valuable

leaders of all.

Key Leader weekends – for teens ages 14 to

18 – give emerging leaders their first taste of

service leadership and Kiwanis values.

Key Leader Camp is a three day event that will

encourage students to build their

communication and leadership skills through a series of seminars, small break out group

activities and working together through outdoor ropes course challenges. In every weekend

there will be a lot of fun with new friends. In the first five years of Key Leader, Kiwanis has

served 11,001 students in 226 leadership camps in 38 US states, 4 Canadian provinces, Brazil,

Cayman Islands, El Salvador, and Malaysia. This will be our third year in Idaho offering a

Key Leader camp to students and it just keeps getting better every year.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE PROGRAM: THE 5 KEYS OF THE KEY

LEADER PROGRAM

The program is founded on five principles known as the 5 Keys, and that when practiced by

the Key Leader will develop leadership competencies to better serve the individual,

organization and community. The principles are applicable for leaders of all ages and levels

of experience.

• Personal Integrity – Doing the right thing

• Personal Growth – Developing in mind, body and spirit

• Respect – Showing consideration for self, others and property

• Building Community – Developing relationships to achieve positive goals

• Pursuit of Excellence - Expecting and achieving the best

IDAHO KEY LEADER CAMP DETAILS

• May 14-16 at Trinity Pines Camp, Cascade, Idaho.

• Open to all students in grades 8–12.

• $215 for the weekend, Students will receive all materials, food and lodging.

• Transportation will be provided in the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley areas.

• Register at www.key-leader.org

When you and your club send a student to a Key Leader weekend, you give that student

a gift; knowledge about the community and how they can get involved, tools for building

self-confidence and setting goals, and friends to reinforce the message and help along

the way.

Here’s how you can get involved in Key Leader.

1. Serve the children. Don’t forget—teens are not beyond our Kiwanis

focus. Serving the children of the world includes serving teens, too.

2. Sponsor a student. Your club can make a difference by sponsoring

a teen at a Key Leader weekend. High school students ages 14 to 18 can take part. For $215,

you can inspire a student to achieve his or her personal best through service leadership.

3. Plan to lead. Why not plan to sponsor several Key Leader students each year? Be sure

to allocate adequate funds in your annual budget.

4. Reach out. Let people in your club and community know about Key Leader and the

good it’s doing for teens, and invite them to take part. Key Leader is a Kiwanis-family

program, but membership in Key Club or other service programs is not required.

5. Join us. Volunteering at a Key Leader weekend gives you a chance to network with

your fellow Kiwanians, get in touch with the younger generation, and reinforce your own

leadership values. Sign up at www.key-leader.org.

Today’s teens are tomorrow’s leaders. Through Key Leader, you and your club can make a

difference in a teen’s life.

Learn more at www.key-leader.org or contact Derek Schenck / Utah-Idaho Key Leader

Chair 208.412.4903 / [email protected]

NEW GRADING POLICY FOR KIWANIS MONTHLY REPORTS

PURPOSE:

To encourage clubs to hold those activities which are characteristic of outstanding

clubs;

To recognize clubs for outstanding work by awarding banner patches; AND

To measure the progress of clubs from month-to-month.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH:

A club is awarded 10 points for each NEW MEMBER ADD FORM sent to the Int’l &

District Offices during the month. (NOTE: All fees and dues are to be sent to Kiwanis

Int’l ONLY). New member add forms, change of membership record forms, including

deleted members and all info on Sponsored Service Leadership Programs clubs are to

be sent to both Kiwanis Int’l AND the District Office c/o Janet Flinders, 515

Bringhurst Dr., Providence, UT 84332-9439. Clubs with a net growth at the end of

September will receive an additional 20 points.

INTER-CLUB MEETINGS:

A club is awarded 4 points for each visit to another Kiwanis club per the following:

1. Clubs with a membership of 20 or less will require a minimum of 2 members in

attendance;

2. Clubs with a membership of 21-30 members will require 3 Kiwanis members;

3. Clubs with a membership of 31 or more members will require 4 members.

A club is awarded 4 points for each visit to a Sponsored Service Leadership Program

meeting attended by two or more Kiwanis members NOT INCLUDING THE

FACULTY ADVISOR.

SERVICE PROJECTS and FUND-RAISING:

Club’s service projects are done in the name of Kiwanis and ALL members have an

opportunity to participate. The service by individual members at church or in the

community DOES NOT constitute a club project. (For more information, call Janet at

home 435-753-3266 or cell 435-757-2950). No points will be given unless each

activity is described separately. Listing activities as ―various‖ or ―other‖ will receive

NO points. A club is awarded 1 point for every 5 hours of service and 1 point for

each $100 spent. NO Points will be given for monies transferred to a club foundation.

Only for money spent on projects.

Financial contributions to Kiwanis Int’l Foundation (George F. Hixson, Tablet of

Honor, Skip-A-Meal & Annual Club Gift Campaign), Babycare Cupboard, Boys &

Girls Club, HOBY, Hope of America, Key Leader, Utah-Idaho Dist. Foundation, CKI

Outreach, Scholarships to Key Club & CKI members (other scholarships will receive 1

pt per $100) and dues paid by the club for CKI, Key, Builders, K-Kids & Aktion Clubs

will receive DOUBLE POINTS.

SPONSORED SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS:

A club is awarded 5 points for each Sponsored Leadership Program IF their

Responsibilities were fulfilled by the attendance of a Kiwanis Club member (Not

including the Faculty Advisor) at their meetings & their financial responsibilities are

met. No Points for June, July or August.

ADMINISTRATION:

A club is awarded 1 point for each administrative activity reported on the Official

Monthly Report ONLINE. There is no addendum!! Club meeting is 1 pt and add a

point for a speaker. 1 pt for the following: Membership Drive held; New Member

Orientation; Connect w/ TAG Team; Club news on radio or TV, club website,

newspaper releases or activities & meetings; E-mail newsletter; club brochure, PR

Chairman, PSA’s in news; Printed newsletter; Visit by a current District Officer.

(Revised Oct 2009)

2008-2009 ACTIVITY REPORT

Club #

Mbrs Mbr Mbr Current Mbr Inter- Serv Comm Kw SLP SLP Admin Incr Total

Under 25 Members

Add Del Mbrs Adds Clubs Proj $ $ $

Activity Mbrs Points

Bannock, Pocatello 12

12

17 5

52

74

Bonneville 21 1 1 21 10

10 66 6 6 15 144

257

Cedar City 21

9 12

71 13

35

119

Eagle 15 2

17 20 24 49 100 4 63 160 174 20 614

Emmett 22 2 12 12 20

35 7

29 40 184

315

Hailey/Wood River Valley 21 3 5 19 30

71 281 5

118

505

Heber Valley 11 6

17 60 8 140 16 32 220 135 110 20 741

Jerome 16

2 14

4 90 18 25 3 30 64

234

Kuna 10

10

7

44

51

Layton 6 4

10 40 8 30 14

8 105 54 20 279

Les Bois 24 2

26 20 52 23 98 15 93 90 183 20 594

Midvale 11 4 3 12 40 4 20 20 5 34 115 92 20 350

Nephi 17 1 18 10

23 22 1 1 30 26 20 133

Orem 15 5 2 18 50 4 60 40 6 2 30 44 20 256

Ontario 24 2 2 24 20

145 183 10

110

468

Park City 9 3 2 10 30 10 28 9 21 25 180 135 20 458

Payette 13

13

N/R

Payson 18

18

16

16

Pleasant Grove 17 8 4 21 80 4 81 51 10 1 25 68 20 340

Pocatello 21 5 4 22 50

56 1 3

40 123 20 293

Preston 23 2 1 24 20

20 26

50 31

147

St. George 24 1 8 17 10

98 58 135 6

66

373

Santa Clara 16

5 11

75 56

45 55

231

South Davis County 7

3 4

80

11 28 25 92

236

South Salt Lake Valley 14 3 8 9 30 4 43 146

4 80 64

371

Wasath-Roy/Riverdale 7

7

N/R

Weiser 12 1

13 10

110 16

6 40 87 20 289

West Valley-SL County 12

12

4 11

1 20 160 34

230

Club #


25-39 Members



Boise Gem State 37 6 6 37 60 80 129 24 5 172 135 168

773

Brigham City 36 12 12 36 120 4 99 27 42

20 109

421

Buhl 26 4 5 25 40 14 322 44

97 120 111

748

Burley 30 2 9 23 20 16 22 9 3

45 123

238

Capitol Hill - SLC 26 5 4 27 50

151

40 60 133 20 454

Clearfield 23 4 4 23 40 4 91 37 3 20 35 46

276

Filer 28

N/R

New Plymouth 27 1 10 18 10

1 3

28

42

North Ogden 32 4 3 33 40 204 72 6 10 122 20 474

Ogden 32

2 30

6 16 6 10 50 59

147

Orem Golden K 29 2 3 28 20 48 463 40

97

668

Price 30 2 5 27 20 8 476 467

120

1091

Provo Golden K 28 4 4 28 40 20 28 36 5

125

254

Rexburg 34 5 2 37 50 6 22 10 9

107 204

Shelley 26 6 4 28 60

60 90

90 92 20 412

Spanish Fork 29 6 6 29 60 4 201 63 60 62 35 123

608

Springville 28 3 31 30

24 60

83 20 217

Sugar House 27

2 25

12 125 141 55 9 200 147

689

Treasure Valley-Nampa 27

6 21

18 12

3 10

90

133

Club #


40-59 Members



Caldwell 50 5 19 36 50 74 128 37 12 355 200 201

1057

Idaho Falls 44 3 8 39 30 4 78 31

80 80 119

422

Logan 52 4 13 43 40 76 95 28 20 30 180 131

600

Provo 43 1 11 33 10 74 132 282 485 4 20 135

1142

Rupert 53 6 6 53 60 62 147 48

127 315 129

888

Tooele 42 4 9 37 40 44 191 77 32 20 160 193

757

Tremonton 43 4 14 33 40

238 123 33 14 40 86

574

2008-2009 ACTIVITY REPORT (CONTINUED)

Club #


60+ Members



Capital City-Boise 104 3 24 83 30 116 206 178 11 7 270 176

994

Meridian 72 18 18 72 180 72 295 129 54 14 420 234

1398

Nampa

N/R

Salt Lake City 62 3 26 39 30 4 50 69 31

161

345

Twin Falls 81

7 74

14 107 28 54 30 120 151

504

2008-2009 RANKING REPORT

Ind Club 2008-09

Club Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total

Under 25 Members

Heber Valley 65 39 70 33 33 90 98 193 16 29 16 59 741

Eagle 14 49 123 35 38 41 40 117 28 18 49 62 614

Les Bois 43 39 41 33 27 37 125 65 25 17 34 108 594

Hailey/Wood Rvr Valley 13 21 37 16 29 26 14 20 9 12 289 19 505

Ontario 23 46 28 13 76 28 66 58 20 11 79 20 468

Park City 35 49 38 29 43 41 73 37 21 9 26 57 458

St. George 11 15 54 16 5 9 34 10 11 18 15 175 373

South Salt Lake Valley 35 30 15 46 25 18 44 44 21 6 54 33 371

Midvale 29 56 40 29 29 26 20 31 28 11 8 43 350

Pleasant Grove 23 12 31 12 20 56 10 49 51 6 19 51 340

Emmett 24 18 22 23 35 27 24 48 25 29 15 25 315

Pocatello 15 13 17 35 15 15 25 19 51 20 19 49 293

Weiser 34 30 28 18 17 21 26 35 15 11 11 43 289

Layton 9 17 21 39 30 29 18 48 12 11 3 42 279

Bonneville 45 37 19 19 12 12 43 13 10 13 14 20 257

Orem 60 56 8 10 22 10 18 26 7 1 18 N/R 236

South Davis County 23 56 24 16 36 6 19 5 10 19 10 12 236

Jerome 63 30 23 12 16 11 9 4 9 6 51 N/R 234

Santa Clara 11 10 123 9 10 9 28 9 4 4 4 10 231

West Valley-SL County 23 22 23 3 22 23 28 34 23 4 2 23 230

Preston 26 48 17 40 16 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 147

Nephi 3 8 25 9 10 11 10 27 4 N/R 2 24 133

Cedar City 19 41 34 25 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 119

Bannock, Pocatello 4 3 7 5 6 4 9 13 4 5 8 6 74

Kuna 5 7 6 7 6 3 3 0 4 5 0 5 51

Payson 8 5 3 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 16

Payette N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 0

Wasatch-Roy/Riverdale N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 0

25-39 Members Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total

Price 40 87 177 69 57 46 208 13 154 101 9 130 1091

Boise Gem State 39 46 70 39 42 47 75 50 114 137 82 32 773

Buhl 51 33 75 56 56 40 60 49 109 65 52 102 748

Sugar House 50 52 151 53 170 60 45 56 39 13 N/R N/R 689

Orem Golden K 53 66 58 49 32 67 47 90 92 71 36 7 668

Spanish Fork 25 78 16 20 81 33 21 135 19 134 18 28 608

North Ogden 31 17 38 20 14 41 33 34 18 91 85 52 474

Capitol Hill - SLC 55 22 16 33 30 15 42 35 66 44 12 84 454

Brigham City 26 46 5 14 21 96 20 30 24 24 72 43 421

Shelley 16 16 137 18 28 19 17 18 9 9 59 46 392

Clearfield 29 7 19 44 9 4 22 55 44 4 24 15 276

Provo Golden K 11 14 16 8 16 16 50 17 62 16 12 16 254

Burley 37 24 17 29 15 17 18 16 10 25 7 23 238

Springville 20 6 90 8 28 8 10 8 8 N/R N/R 31 217

Rexburg 57 9 20 21 12 14 24 17 14 16 N/R N/R 204

Ogden 22 9 45 31 20 20 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 147

Treasure Valley-Nampa 10 10 13 8 7 9 13 7 8 14 14 20 133

New Plymouth 8 16 10 8 N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 42

Filer N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 0

2008-2009 RANKING REPORT (CONTINUED)

40-59 Members Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total

Provo 15 70 120 24 25 191 50 79 16 475 39 38 1142

Caldwell 64 33 148 68 67 83 51 260 51 59 98 75 1057

Rupert 105 94 93 70 67 58 57 147 32 87 14 64 888

Tooele 46 94 63 39 48 60 41 89 39 57 75 106 757

Logan 58 52 44 38 54 34 67 80 59 10 25 79 600

Tremonton 96 62 36 22 17 29 40 90 7 55 6 114 574

Idaho Falls 18 0 49 29 19 30 184 24 13 24 10 22 422

60+ Members Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total

Meridian 65 115 167 126 138 127 163 140 97 49 60 151 1398

Capital City - Boise 74 106 92 82 116 70 82 116 46 58 37 115 994

Twin Falls 35 38 47 42 35 52 33 30 53 41 53 45 504

Salt Lake City 30 41 28 23 23 21 25 65 15 16 19 39 345

Nampa N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R N/R 0

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL NAMES STAN SODERSTROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INDIANAPOLIS – January 15, 2010 – The Kiwanis International Board of Trustees today named Stan D. Soderstrom

Executive Director of Kiwanis and the Kiwanis International Foundation effective immediately. Kiwanis is a worldwide

service organization in more than 70 nations. As Kiwanis’ chief executive, Soderstrom is responsible for supporting the

international board, and providing leadership and direction to staff and volunteers for the global organization of both adult and

youth members totaling more than 600,000. He will also work alongside Kiwanis Foundation executive leadership to provide

grants to thousands of organizations worldwide aimed at making better the lives of children.

Soderstrom joined the Kiwanis staff in 1997, and recently held the positions of Interim Executive Director and Chief Impact

Officer. In his previous role, he focused on the successful growth and development of the Kiwanis’ youth and adult leadership

development programs around the world, as well as strategic planning and board governance for Kiwanis International and its

two youth organizations, Key Club International and Circle K International.

Stan also led the introduction and development of new membership-based service clubs for elementary school children and

adults with disabilities. During that time, Kiwanis enjoyed a 75% increase in total paid membership of its youth and young

adult clubs’ membership.

He completed undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University and graduate coursework at the University of Texas at Austin.

Stan leads Kiwanis as it searches for its next Worldwide Service Project. The International Board of Trustees this week heard

proposals from issue experts and advocates on four potential projects: malaria; maternal and neonatal tetanus; tropical

diseases; and education and literacy.

Active in the Kiwanis family since 1974, he was a district officer in both Key Club and Circle K, and would later serve as both

a Circle K and Key Club district administrator for the Texas-Oklahoma District.

JOIN KIWANIS HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

The Kiwanis International Foundation has provided a grant from its disaster relief fund to

UNICEF to help in its effort to provide relief aid to Haiti. Contributions currently are being

accepted by the foundation for its disaster relief fund, or you can send your contributions directly

to UNICEF.

To contribute to the foundation, go to www.kiwanis.org/foundation and click on the "Give Now"

button.

To contribute directly to UNICEF, go to www.unicef.org.

PHOTO CAPTION: January 2010: Wounded people lie in a make-shift shelter in the parking lot of the general hospital after

an earthquake measuring 7 plus on the Richter scale rocked Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Tuesday, January 12. Credit: ©UN

Photo/Logan Abassi

CLUB BROCHURE

Promote your club, recruit members and build relationships with community supporters. Help us create an updated

personalized brochure for your club and we'll print and provide 50 copies for free!

Additional quantities in sets of 50 are available for a small cost. Contact the Kiwanis Help line at 1.800.Kiwanis ext. 411 for

more information.

At http://community.kiwanisone.org/files/folders/1552/download.aspx you can preview the new

template. It's a Word document that is very user friendly.

Order a custom brochure for your club today at http://www.kiwanisone.org/MemberResources/TheOne

/ClubBrochureOrderForm.aspx.

KIWANIS: EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FEB. 3 - MARCH 3

SSppaaccee iiss lliimmiitteedd.. RReesseerrvvee yyoouurr WWeebbiinnaarr

sseeaatt nnooww!!

Date and Time Webinar Title Link to Register

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

8 p.m., EST

Ten Habit's of a

Successful Club

A quality club with outstanding

projects and valuable member

experiences must be planned.

Learn ten simple habits of

successful

clubs with Paul Palazzolo,


President.

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/

994747803

KIWANIS: EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FEB. 3 - MARCH 3

SSppaaccee iiss lliimmiitteedd.. RReesseerrvvee yyoouurr WWeebbiinnaarr

sseeaatt nnooww!!

Date and Time Webinar Title Link to Register

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

3 p.m., EST

New Membership Initiatives

Want to learn how you can help with

diversity or to increase Kiwanis

membership in your community?

This webinar will show you how to

the new membership initiatives

to do that.

https://www2.gotomeeting.com

/register/998421226


8 p.m., EST

Kiwanis One Day

Want to learn how Kiwanians from

around the world join together for

one day of global community service?

There are no limits to what you and

your club can do for children, for

your community, for the world.


/register/259784242


3 p.m., EST

Kiwanis One Day

Want to learn how Kiwanians from

around the world join together for

one day of global community service?

There are no limits to what you and

your club can do for children, for

your community, for the world.


/register/469004043


8 p.m., EST

New Membership Initiatives

Want to learn how you can help with

diversity or to increase Kiwanis

membership in your community?

This webinar will show you how to

the new membership initiatives

to do that.


/register/259356514


3 p.m., EST

How to motivate the 80% of the

80/20 myth

We have all heard “…it is always the

same 20% that do all the work…” in

this webinar find out how to move

the other 80% to action and just why

the 20 % always excel.


/register/861715658


8 p.m., EST

Servant Leadership – Helping your

club and club members become better

Are you a leader? Do you want to be

a leader? This webinar will explore

what it means to be a servant leader

and how this leadership style will

help better your club and

club members.


/register/955214474

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

3 p.m., EST

Servant Leadership – Helping your

club and club members become better

Are you a leader? Do you want to be

a leader? This webinar will explore

what it means to be a servant leader

and how this leadership style will

help better your club and

club members.


/register/581656610

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

8 p.m., EST

How to motivate the 80% of the

80/20 myth

We have all heard “…it is always the

same 20% that do all the work…” in

this webinar find out how to move

the other 80% to action and just why

the 20 % always excel.


/register/697685418

NOTE: All webinar times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.

Find out what you didn’t know you didn’t know! www.kiwanisone.org/webinars

or link to the webinar page through the District website under Training & Tools

Look for replays on that page or in the Kiwanis International Webinar Archive.

Utah-Idaho District of Kiwanis International Mid-Year Conference Registration Form

(http://www.uikiwanis.org/public_district/pub_Content.aspx?Page=431)

Davis Conference Center

1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah 84041

February 19 - 20, 2010

Questions?: Call Janet Flinders Home 435-753-3266 or Cell 435-757-2950

Kiwanian: _____________________________________

Guest(s): ___________________________________________

Address:

____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:

_______________________________________________________

Phone: ( ____) _____________________

Div: ___________

Club:_________________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________

Indicate your STATUS at Mid-Year Conference (check all that apply):

□ New Kiwanis Member (joined since 10/1/09)

□ This is my first Mid-Year Conference

□ Club President □ Club Secretary

Awards & Recognitions:

□ Past Governor:

□ K. I. Life Member

□ Intl. Foundation Tablet of Honor □ Hixson

Fellow

□ Reed Culp □ Legion of Honor

Complete Registration Form: No registration can be

accepted unless this form is accompanied by

payment.

Utah-Idaho Kiwanis District

Mid-Year Conference

c/o Janet S. Flinders

515 Bringhurst Drive

Providence, UT 84332-9439

Cost Number TOTA

L

Mid-Year Conference Registration Fee $50

Total Amount

Due:

Lodging:

La Quinta Inns & Suites

1965 North 1200 West

Layton, UT 84041

801-776-6700 Group #134

$64.80 for up to 2 persons/room +

tax

Price in effect until 2/1/2010

Lodging:

Hilton Garden Inn/Layton

762 W. Heritage Park Blvd.

Layton, UT 84041

877-782-9444

$89.00 for up to 2 persons/room + tax

Price in effect until 1/29/2010

If you wish to use a credit card (check one) □ Visa □ Mastercard □ American Express (We will call you to obtain the three digit

security #)

Card No. ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________________________

Print name as it appears on card: _________________________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Billing Address on Card: ________________________________________________________________________

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE MID-YEAR CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

DAVIS CONVENTION CENTER, LAYTON, UTAH

FRIDAY, FEB 19, 2010

Registration will open at Noon until we go to dinner after 5pm

1:00-5:00

1:00-5:00

2:00-5:00

Club Leadership Education in the Twilight 2 Room

Lt. Governor Training will happen, if we have any to be trained

Utah-Idaho District Board Meeting in the Aurora Board Room

Dinner will be on your own. Get a group together and hit one of the

more than 50 restaurants nearby. For over $40.00 per person, I felt that

this would be best in the economy we are dealing with. Most of these

restaurants will cost $40.00 per couple or less. The Friday night rush

shouldn’t hit before 6pm. So we have lots of time after the meetings

end at 5pm to get to a great place to eat.

SATURDAY, FEB 20, 2010

7:00-??? Breakfast at La Quinta or $9.95 at the Hilton

8:00-9:45am General Session, including On-to-Convention in Las Vegas,

Annual Club Gift Campaign, Risk Management and our own

Governor Brent Ashworth.

10:00-10:45 Membership Growth

K-Kids & Builders Club

Club Secretary

Same room as General Session

Twilight 2 Room

Twilight 3 Room

11:00-11:45 New Club Building

Key Clubs

Babycare Cupboard


Twilight 2 Room

Twilight 3 Room

Noon- 1:30 Lunch -- Awards will be presented

1:45 - 2:30 Membership Retention

CKI

Past Governor’s Meeting


Twilight 2 Room

Twilight 3 Room

2:45 - 3:30 Key Leader

AKtion Clubs

Service Projects & Fund-raisers


Twilight 2 Room

Twilight 3 Room

3:30 - 4:00 Closing Session Same room as General Session

Every Mid-Year Conference, District Convention and International Convention is for

all members of Kiwanis. If you are new, please come to see what Kiwanis is all about.

If you aren’t new, please come to see what Kiwanis is all about and renew friendships.

I personally am looking forward to meeting new and old alike.

The Hilton Garden Inn, 762 W. Heritage Park Blvd., Layton is attached to the

Convention Center. The rate is $89.00 for Friday night. Check-in begins at 3pm and

check-out is by 11am Saturday morning. The deadline for reservations at this price is

Jan 29, 2010.

La Quinta Inns and Suites, 1965 North 1200 West, Layton is close (a couple of

blocks) to the Davis Convention Center. The rate is $64.80 for 1-2 persons and $69.80

for 3-4 persons. The room reservation deadline is Feb 1, 2010.

These deadlines are getting closer. Please make your reservations very soon.

There will be something for everyone, so don’t hesitate; reservate now!!!!

KRAFTY-K-KORNER IS A HAPPENING EVENT AT MID-YEAR

We really need to do what we can to build the Utah-Idaho District Foundation. The

Krafty-K-Korner is the helper to do just this. Please bring a gift basket from your club

or do a personal basket for the silent auction at the Mid-Year Conference on February

20, 2010. Besides gift baskets, other items are welcome for sale at the ―Korner‖.

Please make sure they are new or homemade. Baked items are a specialty that seem to

do well. The District Foundation has quite a few scholarships to do matching funds.

Kiwanis International Foundation has awarded our district 6 Key Club and 6 CKI

Scholarships for last year’s Annual Club Gift Fund-raiser. They give $500 per

scholarship and the District matches this number, so we need to raise $6,000. I

promise to buy from the ―Korner‖, so I hope many of you will come to Mid-Year and

find something at the ―Korner‖ to take home with you.

CALL TO KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

JUNE 24-27, 2010, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA By Janet S. Flinders, District Secretary

We all know that Kiwanis is where our hearts are. We also have wonderful, forever friends in Kiwanis. BUT do you

know that there are lots more friends to find and keep by attending the International Convention. Skip & I have attended all

the International Conventions since 1995 (except Skip was ill in 2008, but I went anyway). We have friends from all over the

world and look forward to renewing our friendships every year. When we went to our first convention, we had no clue as to

what an awesome experience it would be. Everyone should give it a try, especially since it will be held so close to our

District.

Las Vegas is a show town, a gambling town, but also a place to meet and greet great Kiwanians. Workshops will

include: Building Your Membership, Creating a Great Club Experience, Awesome Project Ideas, Ways to Raise Money,

Marketing Your Club and Working with Kids. There will be displays and exhibits, pin trading and learning about the

wonderful happenings in the Kiwanis world. There will also be a booth about the 2011 convention.

You really shouldn’t miss this opportunity to learn about what is out there, besides what is happening in your own

community, division, and district.

The new Worldwide Service Project will be announced and the Kick Off will be something never to be forgotten.

The decision to attend needs to be made shortly because the registration will increase on January 31, 2010. They are

offering last year’s prices until then. After that the registration fees increase by $55.00.

There will be some events that need special tickets and have a price tag attached: Jay Leno will be the highlight of the

Super Star Night. There will be speakers at luncheons and breakfasts. Such as:

Business coach and consultant Jeff Wolf, who will speak at the Leadership Luncheon, Friday, June 26, is one of

America’s most dynamic speakers. Recognized as one of the top executive coaches in the country, he has been featured on

NBC and Fox TV. His new book, ―Roadmap to Success: American’s Top Intellectual Minds Map Out Successful Business

Strategies‖, with management gurus Ken Blanchard and Stephen Covey, was released in November of 2008 and his second

book, ―The Essence of Effective Leadership‖, will be released late in 2009. At the Kiwanis International Convention, Jeff will

share tips to help Kiwanis leaders clarify their purpose and vision, set goals and stay focused and committed.

Clear you calendar and decide right now to bring home memories that will last forever by attending the Kiwanis

International Convention in June 2010. I will look forward to seeing you there.

ANNOUNCED CANDIDATES FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

To be elected during 2009-10, for terms beginning 2010-11 (as of October 1, 2009)

PRESIDENT—one to be elected: Sylvester ―Syl‖ Neal, Pacific Northwest District

PRESIDENT-ELECT—one to be elected: A. Alan Penn, Ohio District

VICE PRESIDENT—one to be elected: Thomas E. ―Tom‖ DeJulio, New York District

Randolph ―Randy‖ DeLay, Texas-Oklahoma District

TRUSTEES: Five (5) Trustee offices will be filled as follows:

● REGION I (United States) —Three (3) three-year terms to be elected at the 2010 International

Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, (June 24-27) by delegates from Region I only. Announced

candidates from Region I are:

Steven T. Hill, New England District

Johnny Johnson, Georgia District

Oscar E. Knight, III, California-Nevada-Hawaii District

Susan A. ―Sue‖ Petrisin, Michigan District

● REGION III (Europe) - One (1) three-year term to be elected at the 2010 European Federation

Convention in Taormina, Italy (June 4-5, 2010) by delegates from Europe. Announced candidate is:

Sjoerd R.J. Timmermans, The Netherlands District

REGION IV (Asia-Pacific) - One (1) three-year term to be elected at the 2010 ASPAC Convention in

Taipei, Taiwan (March 12-14, 2010) by delegates from Asia-Pacific. Announced candidate is:

Wen-Pin Su, Taiwan District

REGION II (Canada/Caribbean) and REGION V (At-large) do not have guaranteed Trustee seats open for the

2010-11 administrative year.

CONTACT: Denise Parker: e-mail [email protected] * Fax 317-879-0204 * Phone 800-549-2647 or 317-

875-8755, extension 245.

Kiwanis International Convention Las Vegas Schedule June 24-27, 2010

Please refer to the official convention program onsite for room locations for each event. PRE-CONVENTION DAY Wednesday, June 23

All day Exhibit Hall and registration open

Educational offerings

Key Leader for Adults

Afternoon International council meeting for

Worldwide Service Project business

Time: 1:00 pm

Evening Opening ice breaker reception

Class dinners—optional

DAY ONE Thursday, June 24


Morning Fellowship breakfast

(ticketed event)

Workshops and forums

Time: 7 a.m. Tickets: US$35 each

Space is limited. First come, first served

Afternoon Opening Session

Key Leader for Adults

Time: 1 p.m. Tickets: US$50 each


Evening District dinners—

optional

DAY TWO Friday, June 25


Morning District caucuses and

meetings


Meet the candidates

Leadership Luncheon

(ticketed event)

Time: 11:30 a.m. Tickets: US$45 each


Afternoon Business Session 1-4 p.m.

Evening Jay Leno Live

(ticketed event)

Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: US$40 each


DAY THREE Saturday, June 26

All day Exhibit Hall and registration opens

Morning Kiwanis Breakfast

(ticketed event)


Worldwide Service Project

luncheon (ticketed event)





Afternoon Closing Session

Evening KÀ, Cirque du Soleil at

MGM Grand (ticketed

event)

Note: You must be 5 years

or older to attend.

Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: US$100

Youth tickets (ages 5-12): US$50


Sergeant-at-Arms Committee volunteers needed! Volunteers play an important role in the success of the convention by providing

logistical assistance and support at all sessions, forums, and events. Volunteering for

this committee is enjoyable and lets you play a behind-the-scenes role–while still

allowing plenty of time to enjoy your favorite convention activities and the Las Vegas

sites. Sign up

(https://www.kiwanisone.org/memberresources/convention/SAAVolunteers10.aspx)

for events/dates/times.

UTAH – IDAHO DISTRICT HOTEL ASSIGNMENT

Hotel District Assignment Single/

Double Occupancy

One Bedroom Suites

Bally’s California-Nevada- Hawaii Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Indiana Kansas Kentucky-Tennessee

Nebraska-Iowa Rocky Mountain Utah-Idaho West Virginia Western Canada

US$109 US$240-360

WORKSHOPS Want to revitalize your club? Learn the magic of great photography? Live it up at

Key Leader for Adults? If you’re ready to learn new tricks of the trade, you’ll find

it all and more in the workshops at the Kiwanis International Convention in Las

Vegas.

Top tracks

Service Leadership Programs

Service

Leadership

Global

Club membership

Growth

Kiwanis International Foundation

Young Professionals

Miscellaneous

Note: Workshops and forums will be scheduled from 9–11:30 a.m., Friday and

Saturday.

Things are lining up for the 95th Kiwanis International Convention in Las Vegas!

Check this site often for the latest updates on convention speakers and programming.

Sign up (http://echo4.bluehornet.com/phase2/survey1/survey.htm?cid=bphars) to

receive convention news and get the latest details right to your inbox!

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

Whether you have only a few open hours to spend between sessions or you’re a guest of a Kiwanian

during convention and you have days of sightseeing ahead of you, we have a hunch you’ll be

looking for ideas for where to go and what to do.

We’ve got you covered.

This is Vegas, after all. There’s lots to see and do.

Get out there and have fun!

ON THE STRIP See the shows

Here’s an idea of the types of shows

you might find on the Vegas Strip. All

shows rotate and are subject to change.

Please check the Visit Las Vegas

tourism site for updated show

information.

• Cirque du Soleil

• Magic shows (by entertainers

such as Lance Burton and Criss

Angel)

• Musicals

• Television shows

• Circus Acts

Shop the Strip

Here’s a sampling of the incredible shopping

on the Las Vegas Strip.

• Forum Shops at Caesars

• Miracle Mile Shops

• Fashion Show Las Vegas

• Grand Canal Shoppes

• Town Square Las Vegas

• Appian Way Shops

• Bally’s Avenue Shoppes

• Carnaval Court

• Castle Walk Shops

• Circus Circus Shops

• Luxor Galleria Stores

• Encore Esplanade

• Mandalay Place

• The Shopping Promenade

• Tower Shops

• Via Bellagio

Admire the attractions

Don’t miss these hot spots in and

around Vegas.

• Volcano at the Mirage

• Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical

Gardens

• Eiffel Tower Experience

• Fountains of Bellagio

• Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

• Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

• Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden

and Dolphin Habitat

• Stratosphere 8

• Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides

• The Roller Coaster

• Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

sign

Savor the spas

Here’s a sampling of Vegas Strip

spas—there are many more!

• Flamingo Health Spa

• Nurture, The Spa at Luxor

• Four Seasons Spa

• MGM Grand Pool and Spa Complex

Note: All information courtesy of Visit Las Vegas, the city’s official tourism site.

Check the site for more information about locations listed here, or to learn more about

other possible activities or trips

http://sites.kiwanis.org/VegasICON2010/workshopdetails.aspx

Ride the rail

The Las Vegas Monorail is a driverless rail system that runs above the streets along the eastside of the Las Vegas Strip.

It’s a great way for convention-goers to get around the city—and it’s air conditioned!

The monorail runs from the Sahara Hotel to the MGM Grand. There are stations at all convention hotels (Bally’s, Paris Las

Vegas, Flamingo and the Las Vegas Hilton), as well as the Las Vegas Convention Center, site of the 95th Annual Kiwanis

International Convention.

Tickets for the monorail range in price from $5 for a single ticket to $28 for unlimited three-day pass. Visit

www.lvmonorail.com for more information.

Note: There will be free shuttle buses at all convention hotels during convention for convention attendees. The monorail is an

additional travel option.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE – OFF THE STRIP

• Hoover Dam

• Lake Mead

• Lied Discovery Children’s Museum

• Great Basin National Park

• Fremont Street Experience

• Valley of Fire State Park

• Sun Buggy Fun Rentals Las Vegas

• Golf (various locations, including The Legacy Golf Club, Las Vegas National Golf Club, Painted Desert Golf Club

and Palms Golf Club)

GET THE LATEST CONVENTION NEWS

If you’re going to the 95th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Las

Vegas, you probably have some questions. Need updates on workshops or speakers?

Want to know what to see and do in and around Las Vegas? Need to rent a scooter?

Want to see our latest videos? All this and more is available on

www.KiwanisOne.org/convention. Check the site often for the newest updates!

ANNUAL GIFT CAMPAIGN UPDATE By J. LaMar Anderson, District Chair

As of December 10, 2009, Utah-Idaho District Kiwanis Clubs had donated

$2,310.00 to the Kiwanis International Foundation's 2009-2010 Annual Club Gift

Campaign. This equates to $1.38 per capita for our district. Total donations and per

capita amounts for leading North American Kiwanis Districts is listed as follows in

"per capita order".

Indiana $21,731.90 ($2.71 per capita); Michigan $14,613 ($2.53 per capita);

New Jersey $5,875.00 ($2.37 per capita); Florida $18,526.00 ($1.95 per capita);

Pennsylvania $9.186.00 ($1.76 per capita); West Virginia $1,583.00 ($1.67 per

capita); Illinois-E. Iowa $13,052.00 ($1.56 per capita); Louisiana-Mississippi-

Tennessee $7,900.00 ($1.54 per capita); Capital $9,925.00 ($1.51 per capita); New

England $7,125.00 ($1.41 per capita); UTAH-IDAHO $2,310.00 ($1.38 per capita);

Alabama $5,972.00 ($1.35 per capita); Southwest $4,717.00 ($1.33 per capita).

For the last two years our Utah-Idaho District has led all North American

districts in per capita donations; over $6 per capita both years. We received six

matching scholarships for both our Circle K and Key Clubs from the International

Foundation both years ($500 from the International Foundation matched by $500

from our District Foundation). A scholarship to Circle K and Key Clubs is given to

each district annually based on the dollar amount per capita donated to the annual club

gift campaign by their Kiwanis District.

The 2009-2010 campaign runs through September 30, 2010. However we need

to get our annual gift checks sent into the International Foundation as early in the year

as possible. Lt. Governors, make sure the clubs in your Division have budgeted an

annual donation to both the International Foundation and our Utah-Idaho District

Foundation during this fiscal year.

Help us get our contributions mailed in. Thanks much.

MARY & BO SHAFER LEGACY SOCIETY ESTABLISHED

To celebrate the lives of the late Mary Shafer and her distinguished husband, Bo, the

Kiwanis International Foundation has created the Mary & Bo Shafer Legacy Society,

recognizing planned gifts of $50,000 or more.

A past Kiwanis International president, Bo Shafer earned the nickname "servant with a

heart" as he fulfilled many vital leadership roles. He and Mary generously contributed

time, talent and treasure not only to Kiwanis International and its foundation, but to

many other organizations.

Previous donors or those who wish to include a gift of US$50,000 or more to the

Kiwanis International Foundation in their estate plans can learn more about this special

society by calling Linda Brimmer, Kiwanis International Foundation executive

director, at 317-217-6155 or by e-mailing her at [email protected]. Planned gifts

must be registered with the foundation in order for donors to be honored as Mary & Bo

Shafer Legacy Society members.

TIPS FOR GROWTH

Grow & Build Clubs

Strong Kiwanis clubs with many involved, dedicated members mean more children in

your community, your state, your country, and the world can benefit. Just as

importantly, larger clubs have the opportunity to inspire more neighbors, friends, and

strangers who see Kiwanians selflessly working to make a difference. Here are some

tips for keeping your club healthy and growing.

Stay and serve. Always have a group of members at every club service project or event

from beginning to end. That way, the club always has a presence and someone who

can ―talk up‖ Kiwanis.

Throw a party. Send out personal invitations for a Special Guest Day, then follow up

with phone calls and e-mails. Why not invite special guests to your club several times

each year?

Be flexible. Consider changing your meeting times and frequency. Some clubs meet

only every other week. Some meet online.

Reach out. Participate in every community activity and event you can. It’s great

publicity. Learn more about how public relations can help you grow.

Learn from the best. Visit other clubs to get ideas. Get involved at the division, district,

and international levels. Find a club now.

Connect online. Learn more from other Kiwanis members on Kiwanis blogs.

Read your magazine. Read your magazine. KIWANIS magazine regularly features

articles on growth.

HELPFUL INTERNET RESOURCES

Keep your Web site content fresh while showcasing your club’s or district’s service

and fundraising efforts online by regularly adding photos, event recaps and

promotions. In addition to the helpful tools available from Kiwanis International,

browse these Internet resources for more ideas on improving your design and content.

Keeping current on the latest trends and testing out new technology will help you build

and brand your club’s online presence, improve the club experience and attract new

members.

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MERIDIAN CLUB’S HOPE TREE

The Meridian Club served about 375 families and gave around 3000 presents to during

their Hope Tree. The presents were delivered by the SWAT team and the Fire

Department. What a club and what a town as the town jumped into help all over the

place.

KIWANIS FOSTER CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Local foster families enjoyed a day of bowling at the

Snake River Bowl on December 4th courtesy of

Kiwanis Clubs of Buhl, Burley, Hailey, Filer,

Jerome, Rupert and Twin Falls. The Kiwanis

Builder’s Club from East Minico Middle School

joined in the fun with free pizza, free bowling and

Santa delivered gifts for all the kids. This is the

second year local Kiwanis Clubs have provided this

event during the Christmas holidays. Kiwanis Lt.

Governor Cheryl Juntunen said, ―The kids had a great time and because the Kiwanis

Club focuses on helping children it’s a perfect fit‖. Lt. Governor Juntunen expressed

gratitude to all of the members of the local Kiwanis Clubs for supporting this program

and hopes to offer it again next year.

ONTARIO CLUB NEWS

Kiwanis of Ontario Club K01655

presents a check to Sandra Jensen for

"Challenge Days"

Challenge Days is an event that

involves 100 High School Students.

The students come from different

backgrounds.

The idea of the program is help the

students realize they have many things

in common with students from other

groups.

Lt. Governor Bill Augsburger comes to

Ontario, Oregon to induct new member

Linda Florence.

POCATELLO KIWANIS CLUB RANG SALVATION ARMY BELLS

The Pocatello Kiwanis Club rang Salvation Army bells on one of the coldest days of

the month. Club members and Key Club members rang the bell at Fred Meyers’ doors

for two kettles. Some Key Club members sang during their shift which attracted

donors.

Santa visits the Head Start students and families on a Saturday each December. This

year Santa gave out approximately 100 books and lunch was served to approximately

150 children and families. Members serve the lunch, provide craft activities, and see

that Santa arrives that day.

BONNEVILLE KIWANIS CLUB OF SALT LAKE CITY

ANNUAL SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING

The Bonneville Kiwanis Club of Salt

Lake City did their annual Bell

Ringing for the Salvation Army at a

Smith’s in Salt Lake City on

December 16th

. Several members took

their turn ringing for about an hour

each during the day. Pictured is club

member Chuck Baker.

―K COATS FOR KIDS‖ DRIVE

In conjunction with the ―K Coats for Kids‖ drive, the Kiwanis

Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley presented Jeanette

McIlhenny, Community Service Worker, with the Blaine

County School District with $650 worth of new winter boots,

gloves and coats for our kids, that were discounted by our local

King’s Department Store, and a $500 check for special clothing

needs at the elementary schools in the Valley. Kiwanis

continues its service emphasis In the Wood River Valley of

―Young Children: Priority One‖.

MERIDIAN CLUB AND

RONALD MACDONALD HOUSE

The Meridian club has had a

crew at the Ronald

MacDonald House (RMH)

every month without fail.

Here are some pictures of

Leah and Margaret plus a

friend who cooked and served

a meal at the RMH. Leah

said it was a ―Hoot‖ and she

and/or Margaret would gladly do it again.

WINTER WONDERLAND

FOR THE

WOOD RIVER VALLEY CHILDREN

The Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood

River Valley, Blaine County Senior

Connection, and Albertson’s hosted the 4th

Annual Winter Wonderland for the children

on Saturday, December 12 at the Senior

Connection in Hailey. There were craft

booths, Santa Claus, and Ginger Bread House

makings. Approximately 100 children

attended this non-profit event.

MEMBER RECEIVES ―GOLD KEY‖ AWARD

Kiwanian Chad Bunn recently received a

special ―Gold Key‖ award for bringing 3 new

members into the Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club.

He is the first member of the club to receive

this award. Lt. Gov Eugene Colledge made

the presentaton to Chad at a recent meeting.

WILLIAM E. DRISCOLL "BILL" JR.

William E. "Bill" Driscoll Jr. passed away peacefully

at St. Luke's Regional Hospital in Boise, Idaho on

Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 with his loving family at his

side. Bill was born Jan. 29, 1932 to William E. and

Elcena Greene Driscoll in Portland, Oregon. He was

the fifth child and only surviving son. His four loving

sisters, Sister Mary Driscoll, Suzanne Jensen, Anne

Lyon and Carolyn Neely, spoiled him rotten. The

family moved to Medford, Oregon in 1945. In July

1951 Bill joined the Army and was sent to Korea. He

was honorably discharged on July 24, 1953. In August

1953 Bill married his high school sweetheart Joanne

Gosch. From this union were born Mary (Mark)

Donovan, Michael (Terri) Driscoll, Kerry Driscoll,

Molly Shaffer, Meg and Amy Driscoll. Bill is survived

by his 12 grandchildren Meredith Donovan, Cody and Sara Nord, Lauren and Nick

Shaffer, Maddie and Samantha Story, Sean and Kyle Driscoll, Mackenzie, Mitchell

and Mason Crowell, 1 great grandchild Ellie Marie Driscoll and 22 nieces and

nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Suzanne, Anne and baby brother

Patrick. After his return to Medford and working in the mortuary business for a few

years Bill began his long and varied career in all aspects of the construction business.

The last 13 years were focused on the log home industry. This was very dear to him.

He traveled all over the U.S. and made many friends. It is said, "He was a legend in the

field!" In 1977 while working in Boise, Bill met the love of his life Marie. He became

a devoted father to her 2 sons Jim (Jeni) and Tony Crowell. Bill and Marie began their

adventures together across the U.S. They moved back to Boise in 1992. His

achievements in Meridian Kiwanis were numerous, from President to "Kiwanian of the

Year" and "Hixson Award". But most special to Bill was his work with the "K kids".

Bill became President of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce in 2000. We may never

know the lives he touched in so many ways. But we do know how much he is loved

and will be missed. The family would like to express their utmost appreciation for the

many kindnesses shown to Bill, especially by St. Luke's #3 Tele Department.

Memorials may be made to Idaho Humane Society or your favorite charity.

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