Don Dudey
Gov. Msg. Mark Twain Creche Troops & USO K-Kids
 |
Governor
Art's Corner Each new year brings a sense of hope and optimism and 2008 is no exception. For me this optimism is based on the Kiwanis enthusiasm that I have witnessed during the last three months. I have observed many examples of this enthusiasm including: Kiwanis Clubs inducting multiple new members, increased interest of clubs and divisions in growing membership and building new clubs, innovative ideas from members on ways to increase service offered by clubs and continued growth in all Service Leadership Programs. more |
 |
Mark
Twain and Kiwanis Growth Mark Twain is credited with once having said, "There are three kinds of lies - little white lies, damned lies, and statistics." No disrespect to the old sage, but I do believe it is important to pause for a moment and reflect on a few relevant statistics, or measurements, concerning our efforts to restore membership. After all, is there a Kiwanian left that isn't growing weary of the "need to grow" mantra in the face of over 16 years of steady membership declines? It is time now to share some of the fruits of those labors, because this District is growing again! more |
 |
Kiwanis
Creche Transforms Rehoboth Beach Sometimes as Kiwanians, we may think the work we do goes unnoticed or does not make a difference in the communities we serve. Just after Thanksgiving, Rehoboth Beach Kiwanian, Ron Paterson heard the local DE radio talk host complain about the dearth of religious carols in the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Perhaps to stir up discussion, the talk host then questioned why the City had not set up the Creche as in previous years. more
|
 |
District
23 Clubs Supports USO On December 21st and 22nd area Kiwanis clubs and Libby Kendrick, USO Director, kept the USO at the Newport News/Williamsburg airport open for 48 hours while troops (right) from area bases traveled home for the holidays. The seven clubs from District 23 - York, Denbigh, Williamsburg, Poquoson, Colonial Capital, Tabb and Grafton worked together on this project, and also work monthly at the airport USO. more |
 |
Oceanview
K-Kids Korner Lord Baltimore ES K-Kids Quilters and Readers got into the giving spirit as each designed and created their own greeting cards to give to each Class in the school from Pre-K to Fifth Grade, using construction paper, markers, stickers and bows, and messages from the heart. more |
