Spring 2016 Newsletter

Spring 2016 Newsletter

F Stands for “Family” and we are the “Family” of Zone F Kinsmen Club of AylmerKinsmen Club of Delhi

Kinsmen Club of Dorchester & AreaKinsmen Club of Greater London

Kinette Club of LondonKinsmen Club of Port Dover

Kinette Club of SimcoeKinsmen Club of Simcoe

Kinette Club of Elgin - St. ThomasKinsmen Club of St. ThomasKinette Club of Tillsonburg

Kinsmen Club of Tillsonburg

A message from your Deputy Governors…Hello Fellow Kin,It’s hard to believe that in less than 3 months we will be winding down another Kin Year. It has been a great year for Matt and I and we hope you have enjoyed our time with you all. One of our goals was to encourage and implement more club interaction and fun with fellowship in the Zone. We have witnessed many great examples of this and applaud you all, give yourselves a big pat on the back for your involvement and helping your Zone keep the Kin Family strong. While recognizing everyone’s good intentions and working toward common goals, there can be conflict within a club. Another role for your Deputy Governors is recognizing when clubs may be struggling and just about every club goes through some difficulties at one time or another. There are resources in Kin to help you. Your Deputy Governors, the District and District Conflict Resolution Team, or invite your District Membership Director to visit your club to perform the Club Identity Exercise or Club Rejuvenation Program amongst other activities to help motivate, rejuvenate, and strengthen your club. More information on these exercises can be found on the Membership page of the District website http://www.district1kin.ca/index.php/ResourceLibrary/Membership. Your club should never feel they are alone to deal with difficulties. As a Club Member, talk to your President, Executive or someone you trust to request assistance, don’t wait until it’s too late. Retention of Members is equally important as recruitment of new Members. Many clubs have now implemented the Code of Conduct, signed by all Club Members, as a tool for addressing and defining problems. At this time of year, another important event for the clubs is your club elections. Please remember that “any warm body in the position” is NOT better than nothing. Take the time to think about who is going to fill each spot or where you as a Member would like to grow. Things to consider:

Natural skills and talents of the individual members Signs of commitment, participation and dedication within the club Opportunities for personal development that will benefit members Mentors who are available to support members unsure of taking this next step Succession planning for the club from one year to the next

Club elections must be done by May 15 (deadline set by National), be sure to let us know your new club contact information right away so we can pass it on to the DG-elects.The District message this year is Back to the Future Team (BTTF) and in that theme, we’ll be back to visit clubs and projects for the remainder of the Kin year to help with your future success. If you have any questions, concerns, or need help with projects, please contact us. The club Presidents are our primary contacts, but any member of any club in the Zone can contact us at any time!Have a productive and successful remainder of the year and we’ll be seeing you soon!Yours in Kin,

DG’s Terry and Matt

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Zone Conference – February 28, 2016

The Zone F Conference was very well attended with almost 60 members! Matt and I couldn’t have been happier with the participation and support. It was a full day of education, fun and fellowship and we were very thankful to the Kinette Club of Elgin-St. Thomas for the hard work and fantastic job of hosting a most creative, fun and well planned conference. Visiting all the clubs to present personal invites to the conference was well received and a great idea! There were some amazing awards honoured, a big Congratulations to all recipients! Eric Glover Memorial Fellowship Award to Darryl Van Moorsel, Kinsmen Club of Dorchester and AreaKinette Jr. Bulletin Award to Carol Van Rooy, Kinette Club of Elgin - St. ThomasRookie of the Year:Kinsmen: Brad Martin, Kinsmen Club of TillsonburgKinette: Bonita Stevens -Vere, Kinette Club of LondonKin of the Year:Kinsmen: Walter Wisotzki – Kinsmen Club of DorchesterKinette: Karen Coutts – Kinette Club of Elgin – St. ThomasKinette Joke Off: Carol Van Rooy, Kinette Club of Elgin - St. ThomasKinsmen Joke Off: Russ Howe, Kinsmen Club of Greater LondonKinette Speak Off: Karen Coutts, Kinette Club of Elgin - St. ThomasZone Conference Host Club 2017 awarded to the London KinettesDeputy Governor for the Kinsmen is Dave Crowley, Kinsmen Club of Greater LondonDeputy Governor for the Kinettes is Bea Crowley, Kinette Club of London

This year’s Zone Conference minutes are available on the Zone F page of the District website. You can also find our contact information there: http://www.district1kin.ca/index.php/ZoneF/Index

Meet Your Deputy Governors for 2016-17

Bea and Dave Crowley

Hello Zone F,

We are excited to be your new Deputy Governors for Zone F 2016-17 Kin Year. Dave and I live just outside of St. Marys on a 50 acre farm that we purchased 38 years ago. We have raised 5 children on this farm as well as our 5 granddaughters who love to visit and spend time with us. We also operate our own Electrical Business for 20 years. Dave is a Master Contractor and Master Electrician.

Dave is a Member of the Kinsmen Club of Greater London and I’m a Member of the London Kinette Club. We’ve been Members in Kin for 8 years and have both been President for our clubs two years running. Dave has been on the Zone Team for 3 consecutive years as Cystic Fibrosis/Service Director and I have been Secretary on a Zone Team. Between the two of us we have won District and Zone Awards.

We look forward to serving you all in the upcoming Kin year and getting to know everyone. This is the part that Dave loves, talking to people.

Yours in Kin

Deputy Governors Elect, Dave & Bea Crowley

ZONE F FINANCIAL REPORT

2015/16 February 2016 Statement

Income2015-16 Budget Actual

Zone Dues 2015/16 $1,032.00 $910.00

Awards Levy $202.00 $182.00

DG Conv Levy $195.00 $180.00

District allotment $650.00 $235.20

Total $2,079.00 $1,507.20

Expenses

DG Expenses $1,000.00 $436.50

Team Mileage $300.00 $50.25

Education Nights $100.00 $142.80

Presidents Round Table $200.00 $155.94

Awards $150.00

Admin $100.00 $18.57

Zone Conference $200.00

CF Donation $100.00

Bank Fees $24.00 $13.65

Total $2,074.00 $917.71

Surplus $5.00

$3,737.90

Total Income $1,507.20

Total Expenses $917.71

Bank Account Balance as of Feb. 1, 2016 $3,383.51

Invoices for Zone dues have gone out and they are based on the National Roster numbers as of February 28th. As per the Zone House Rules Resolutions voted at conference, the new deadline for payment of Zone Dues is April 30th each year. Please refer to the House Rules for further details that were provided to all the clubs. The dues are calculated and levied for:

$5 per member to cover zone administration/travel/education seminars/conference

$1 per member for awards A flat rate levy to cover the cost of the incoming DGs to attend Spring

Convention (not to exceed $200 per person)

ZONE F EVENT TRACKER 2016Kinsmen and Kinette ClubsEmail your events to Elise Stark at: [email protected]

Date Event Location Host Club Contact Info April 21 and 22/16

Elegant Evenings ReDress Sale

Arthur Voaden Cafeteria 3-8 pm Daily

Kinette Club Elgin-St. Thomas

Tammy Bugg [email protected]

April 30, 2016

Princess Ball Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Kinettes

Carrie Smith 519 983 2232

May 6-8/16 Spring Convention: 80’s TV

Fort Erie Fort Erie Kinsmen Dan Strugar

May 11/16 Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke

Boston Pizza. 860 Talbot St., St. Thomas

St. Thomas Kinsmen

Scott McClymont

May 12-13/ 16

Friday 13 th Port Dover Port DoverKinsmen

Kyle Kitchen 519 583 3043

May 13, 2016

Dining with the Past -70 th Anniversary

Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Kinettes

Mary Bartram

May 17- 23/ 16

Victoria Day Fireworks Sale

Timken Community Centre, 2 Third Ave., St Thomas

St. Thomas Kinsmen

Cam Walters

May 29/16 Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis

Greenway Park London Kinettes and Kinsmen

Carol Cooper519 461 1073

June18/16

Turtlefest Tillsonburg Tillsonburg Kinettes

Kaitlyn VanDenBrink

June / 16 Relay for Life Aylmer Aylmer Kinsmen BrettJune 24-July 1/16

Canada Day Fireworks Sales

Timken Community Centre, 2 Third Ave., St Thomas

St. Thomas Kinsmen

Cam Walters

July 1/16 Canada Day Food and Beer Garden Sales

Dance Pavillion, Pinafore Park, 93 Elm St., St. Thomas

St. Thomas Kinsmen

Paul Trittler

July 1/16 Canada Day Harris Park London Kinsmen & Kinettes

519 461 1073

July 1/16 Soap Box Derby Port Dover (corner of Chapman and Main )

Port Dover Kinsmen

Kyle Kitchen 519 583 [email protected]

July 1/16 Rubber Duck Race

Dorchester Dorchester Kinsmen

Terry Day

The Tillsonburg Kinsmen Club are organizing a Zone F Fun Day – watch for further details.

Introducing – Your Vice Governor Candidates and Proposed Teams for 2016/17

“How will you vote at the upcoming Spring Convention”?*****************************

“Building on the Basics”Debbie Ruffley – Vice Governor Candidate

THE TEAMDebbie Ruffley Proposed Vice GovernorWendy Rolfe Proposed Treasurer/Co-OrdinatorKatie McKean Proposed SecretaryDustyn Pumfrey Proposed Membership DirectorTerry Baldwin Proposed Cystic Fibrosis/Service DirectorJon Kuckyt Proposed Cystic Fibrosis/Service DirectorElaine Johnston Proposed Awards/Risk Management

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

My name is Debbie Ruffley, I’m a member of the Kinette Club of Fort Erie and I’m hoping to be elected to the position of Vice Governor for District 1. I won’t go into a lengthy Kin resume but suffice it to say that being a member for over 20 years I have held a variety of positions at the club, zone and district level. I’ve won a few awards and even had a name change. I’ve always said though that it’s not about what I’ve already done in Kin but rather what I hope to accomplish.

When I announced my candidacy back in December the overwhelming question I received was who my proposed running mate was? Although my answer surprised some; for those who know me, the answer was not surprising at all.

I have no running mate, and that is intentional. I am running as the first single leadership Governor by design. I say by design as we have already had single leadership Governors here in District 1. Both of those situations were due to unforeseen circumstances that left the Governor to take the helm of the District on their own. In both of those circumstances the individuals were not only successful in handling the role on their own but did so with confidence and grace.

I believe the time is right for District 1 to move forward with the idea of single leadership. As we see the trend of Kin clubs continue to grow we realize that gender based leadership is becoming more of a traditional choice rather than an administrative necessity. As an association as a whole, we have already consolidated governance into a more streamlined, fiscally responsible, non-gender based leadership by moving to a single National President. As well, we are one of only 3 districts that currently still have dual leadership formats. I’m not saying we have to change to single leadership, but I am saying maybe it is time to investigate change.I believe change is necessary for continued growth. That is why when I finalize my team and introduce them to the District you will not find the same faces who have shuffled from position to position for years. Yes there will be a couple of familiar faces to assist with the mentoring of the executive as a whole

but the majority of the team will be virtual new comers to a district executive. I’m a firm believer in the concept that we must mentor our next generation of leaders. Having enjoyed some success with a mentoring program I instituted at the zone level I believe we need to expand that and once again engage those who have the potential but need the opportunity to show what they have to offer; to discover their own untapped potential.

After I decided last summer to embark on this journey I began to formulate what my ideal team would look like. I proceeded to hand pick potential team mates based not only on what they had done for the District but for the potential of what they could do for the District. Having been a Deputy Governor for the previous two years and as the current District Secretary I have witnessed firsthand these individuals’ work ethic, commitment and passion for Kin.

At Fall Leadership Conference I approached these potential team members and discussed my vision and expectations. I asked them not to answer me immediately but rather to think about whether the time was right for them. I look forward to introducing them to the District as we continue on this journey.

And finally our team theme “Building on the Basics”, it’s simple really, it’s time that we focused again on what the founding principles of our association were; service, personal development, family values and national pride. It’s time to remember Founder Hal started this association out of a longing for comradery. Fellowship was and still needs to be a key component of our association. It’s time to re-engage our membership, to offer them that positive engagement. So that in doing so the general membership may look past the four walls of their clubs and decide to venture out to become part of the ‘bigger” picture. Let us make Kin the place that everyone wants to be.

As we move towards our 100th anniversary and into our 2nd century of Serving our Community’s Greatest Need, I look forward to being a part of it. Therefore I look forward to opening a dialogue with you on why I should be your next Vice Governor.

I will be out and about, so please introduce yourself; I would love to get to know you and your perspective on our association. Alternatively feel free to contact me at my email if you have any questions that you would like answered. [email protected]

Thank you for your time in allowing me to introduce myself.Yours in KinDebbie RuffleyVice Governor Candidate

To help grow our District, we hope you will support Debbie Ruffley and her “Building on the Basics” Team!!

KIB: Kin In BlackKINNECT.       INVEST.         BUILD.

We're them. We're they. We are, the Kin In Black! We are: Shane Walsh & Tanya Bettridge (proposed Vice Governors)Brad Bedford (proposed District Membership Director)Odette Houle & Tracy Spalding (proposed CF/Service Directors)Tina Glanville (proposed District Secretary)Don Cousins (proposed Coordinator & Awards)Russ Jackman (proposed Webmaster) You are:A potential Kin In Black Agent! With your support, you too can wear the shades and adopt our mission to move District 1 forward by Kinnecting, Investing and Building strong, successful Clubs and communities. The KIB Mission:Kinnect. Invest. Build.  Together, every KIB Agent in District 1 will Kinnect with, Invest in, and help Build strong, successful Clubs, leaders and communities. KIB Execution Strategy:We will achieve the mission by focusing on the development, training and support of the Deputy Governors and rolling up our black suit sleeves to directly work with, and support, Clubs. The KIB team is well-equipped, highly trained and incredibly motivated to work with Clubs to: 

Identify the kind of Club they are now Identify the kind of Club they aspire to be If there is a gap between the two, develop together a plan to close it If there is no gap, explore ways of celebrating & sharing that achievement

 How, exactly, will we do that? The key to the “how” will be our District Council.  Our DG Agents, together with our Executive Agents, will explore effective and innovative ways to get results.  Together, our team will combine the needs of the District, feedback from members such as you, along with the tried-and-true resources/approaches that currently exist.  Then we’re going to go out and work with you and your Club to get results.  Positive results = positive return on your investment.District 1 shouldn't be just another expense for your Club. It needs to be an investment your Club makes with its dues, and that provides a great return. That means investing in you. 

Kin Sales Based out of national headquarters again Only source that is officially licenced to sell plaques with Kin crest

Source of non-dues revenue for national If there’s something you want that isn’t on the website, call Carmen at HQ,

they can likely get it for you https://www.kincanada.ca/store

WE ARE ZONE F AND THAT STANDS FOR -“FAMILY, FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND FUNDRAISING”