Distinguished Kiwanian

" ...We are not winding down, we are gearing up..."

In Governor’s Bill’s inspiring words to divisions on his official visit as he moved around the district: "we are not winding down, we are gearing up"!! The Distinguished Kiwanian Program allows for each New York District Kiwanian to be recognized and to become distinguished, "characterized by excellence or distinction". To accomplish this feat, we must satisfy six of the criteria listed below including the first criteria (those sponsoring one new member or bringing back a former Kiwanian) between 10/1/2011 and 9/30/2012 shall be awarded a Distinguished Kiwanian Pin, a certificate and have his/her name listed on the New York District web site.
Today, begin to narrow your "to do" list down to the following items and begin your checklist of accomplishments. Ask yourself if you have:

• Sponsored one new member or brought back a former member.
• Worked on two Club Committees.
• Attended or participated in a Sponsored Leadership Program Activity.
• Participated in the Governor’s Project or the First Lady’s Project.
• Supported Kamp Kiwanis financially, donated items from their "Wish List" or attended the Kamp Clean-up Day.
• Supported the Kiwanis International Foundation’s Eliminate Project.
• Supported the Kiwanis International Foundation or NYD Kiwanis Foundation.
• Attended the Governor’s Official visit to your Division.
• Attended one Interclub or one Division Council Meeting
• Participated in one Young Children Priority One service project or supported your local Children’s Hospital or KPTC.

We have three (3) more months of serving the children of our community during this administrative year! So Gear Up and let us make each day count! Lt. governors, please encourage club presidents and secretaries to hand out the distinguished Kiwanian forms at club meetings, division meetings and special projects where members may be gathered. Also, email the form to those you can, and make sure each and every member who qualifies for recognition gets the chance to be acknowledged for the work they do. Having done these things, they have distinguished themselves as dedicated Kiwanians. Let us join together to continue to strive for excellence in our mission, to serve one child one community at a time.
And last, but certainly not least, please be reminded to mail, email, or fax your forms before Sept. 30 to the New York District Office, Secretary Justin Underwood, 120 Mushroom Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14623, Fax : (866-669-7689), e-mail: districtoffice@kiwanis-ny.org.
Do all that and don't forget to have as much fun as you can along the way! Have a great summer and thank you for your participation!

 

Column Posted on Web Site July 28, 2012