Greetings, Fellow Capital District Kiwanians!

We all know what a difference Kiwanis makes in our home communities, but what would happen if there were no clubs? How much would our communities lose? How much meaning and fulfilment would you lose from your own life? One might argue that the greatest service one can provide is the one that ensures our clubs remain viable, for without clubs, we cannot serve our communities.

The Capital District recognized this when we approved the Shaping Initiative. Among other things, it provided for regional representatives to offer ready support for local clubs within respective regions. It will take several years to fully staff every committee with effective, committed volunteers, but that building process is gaining momentum, and now is the time for *you* to consider a season of greater service!

I am charged with completing my appointments before March 1st, 2008, although these appointments don't take effect until October 1st, 2008. Realistically, I need to complete this task before January 15th, 2008, so incoming members can take advantage of training at the Regional Midwinter Conferences, participate in formulation of committee goals, and be prepared for District Leadership Conference Training in late May. What follows is a list of District Committees. There are openings on every one. You can find more detail in the attached document. Please take a moment to review the opportunities that await you and consider a season of greater service!

E-mail me at tganse@earthlink.net to let me know where you would like to serve, or if you would like more information. Thank you for everything you do for Kiwanis, but more importantly, thank you for everything you do to make your communities better places to live!

Yours in Kiwanis Service,
Tom Ganse
Governor-Elect, 2007-2008
tganse@earthlink.net

Capital District Committees

Club Support Committees

District Support Groups