Governor

As long as I have been involved with the K-Family, I have heard that "our Sponsored Programs (sponsored youth) are the very best things that we do". These people are correct. Our brother and sister service organizations cannot hold a candle to our K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club, Key Club and Circle K programs.

This was especially evident this year. We have been asking clubs to recognize a "rededication to our Sponsored Youth" and pay attention to our interaction with our Kiwanis sponsored programs. The Governor's Project includes two requirements of interacting with our sponsored groups.

As a result, 2015 has been a "Banner Year" with the largest Circle K District Convention in 30+ years and a "Sold Out" Key Club Leadership Training Conference, both held in Albany this March.

Circle K Governor Renee Girard and her board had a fantastic year, with membership nearing 1200, huge increases in reported service hours, and a renewed spirit among our Circle K Clubs in New York.

Key Club Governor Jacob Spencer and his board surpassed all of their goals of membership, service hours and funds raised for charity. Congratulations to all our recently retired District and Club leaders for an exceptional service year.

I look forward to working with Circle K Governor Walaa Ahmed and Key Club Governor Hanna Nichols, and their boards, as we begin the 2015-16 Service year. I also congratulate Administrators John Keegan and John Goldstein and their assistants for another year of exceptional hard work and dedication.

Yes, they are the best things we do. Not yet involved? Email or message me and I will tell you how!

Column Posted on Web Site April 18, 2015