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New Club Building / Revitalization

DPG Joseph Eppolito

As club, division and district leaders of the Great New York District for 2009-10, I want to encourage you to take your role as a leader to seize the opportunity to lead our NY District to a significant membership increase that we have not enjoyed for a number of years.

In 1989, I was the NYD Chair for Membership under PDG Tom McIntyre and we finished the year with 20 new clubs and more than 14,000 members. As of 09/30/09, our membership has dropped to just under 8,000 members.

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Public Relations

Janice Seyfried

Brand your Kiwanis event.

The fall is upon us with winter not far behind, and Kiwanians begin thinking about fund raising and service projects galore! Why not take advantage of the season and "get the word out" about Kiwanis and what we are all about.

When planning your next public Kiwanis event, think about how you can add a visual Kiwanis identity to the occasion by showcasing your club name and the Kiwanis wordmark or logo. It's important to establish a Kiwanis "brand" for easy identification and association with your public, and make sure readers of your local newspaper see the Kiwanis name when your photo is printed alongside your article submission. Highlight your club name and the wordmark or logo on fliers and advertisements for the event.

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International President Paul Palazzolo will be the featured presenter at the Mid-Year Conference which will take place March 4-7, 2010 at Honor's Haven in Ellenville.

President Paul will present a Club Excellence Summit beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He and a Kiwanis International staff member will lead a "how-to" type of program that promises to be fast-moving and interesting. It will include all areas of membership growth and related matters. Paul will present ideas that have worked throughout the Kiwanis World.

Gov. David Booker and his promises that Kiwanians attending the session will be better educated and motivated Kiwanis members.

Gov. David and the entire District Leadership Team look forward to seeing a large and enthusiastic participation from your club in Ellenville on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

A tentative schedule and more information is available.

The 48th Annual NY District Circle K Convention will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York from March 19-21. This year will celebrate 50 Years of Circle K in the New York District (There weren't any conventions for the first two years).

Each year the Circle K District Board selects a Convention Honoree. This year the Board has chosen to honor Past Kiwanis Governor Justin Underwood and Past First Lady Joanne Underwood. This is an honor that Justin and Joanne Underwood certainly deserve for their dedication to our sponsored youth by giving a great deal of time and support to their local Circle K Clubs. On Saturday night all Past New York District Circle K Governors and Administrators will be honored in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of NY District Circle K.

Each year in conjunction with the convention we put together a journal to honor the Convention Honorees, as well as all the Circle K'ers for the outstanding work they do on their College Campus's and in their communities.

We are asking you to please take an ad to both recognize the Past New York District Circle K Governors and Administrators as well as Justin & Joanne Underwood for their efforts and to show your support for the Circle K officers and members who are our future Kiwanis members. Please fill it out the advertising form and return it by March 7.

Kiwanians are encouraged to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

More information is available on the Kiwanis International web site.

Kamp Kiwanis 2010 Information on the 2010 Kamp Kiwanis kamping season is now available here on the web site. 3 Finalists Named for Worldwide Service Project Kiwanis International has selected three finalists for the next Worldwide Service Project. More information is available on the Kiwanis International web site. Club Anniversaries This Month Club Org. Date Years New Hyde Park February 9, 1950 60 Schoharie February 27, 1950 60 Owasco-Fleming February 16, 1955 55 Sayville February 17, 1960 50 Greater Riverhead February 25, 1995 15

Kiwanis Webinars Kiwanis International conducts regular webinars -- online seminars -- which would be of interest to Kiwanians. A variety of topics is presented, including club management, club development, and working with youth. Programs are available in both English and Spanish. Sessions in January include Membership Campaigns, Jan. 12; Planning Your Club's Success, Jan. 13 and Jan. 19; 10 Habits of a Successful Club, Jan. 26, and Bridging the Gap – How to Understand and Work with Youth, Jan. 27. For more information, the details are on the KiwanisOne web site. An archive of past webinars also is available.