Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Greater London

Issue 5 Volume 82|District 1 Zone F| January 2014
Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs
of Greater London
Dave and Bea Crowley Presidents dcrowley@quadro.net
D&C Cooper Bulletin Editors
coopercaroll@gmail.com
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Kinsmen Club of Greater London meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays
at Various London Venues
Kinette Club of London meet 3rd Thursdays
at Various London Restaurants
Po Box 633, Stn B, London, On N6A 4Y4 | ph 519-461-1073
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KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 FROM THE EDITORS
New years are a chance for a beginning
even when there hasn't been an end.
Wheels turn in an interminable bend,
Yet, marked in one spot, seem to wobble
spinning.
Each year we hope to do a little better
although we know that really nothing's
changed.
Reason thinks that everything's arranged,
So we must dream if we would fate
unfetter.
~William Byrd
New Year… New Beginnings…
The New Year gives us a chance to
breathe; a chance to prepare and plan
ahead.
Kin Canada members are getting ready for
our National Day of KINdness. This is
where we give back to the community a
nationwide thank you for supporting Kin in
all we do.
On Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 and
throughout the month of February, Kin
Canada clubs will take part in the annual
National Day of KINdness, spreading
cheer to people in communities across the
country.
National Day of KINdness is for our
members and clubs to celebrate our
founding (February 20, 1920) and
commitment to serve the
community's greatest need. Every
community has a need for kindness
and people performing selfless acts,
and our clubs are able to spearhead
this in their communities.
Each Day of KINdness kit received
by participating clubs includes cards
to be handed out after an act of
kindness is performed, asking the
recipient to “pass it on”. In 2013,
clubs performed over 4500 acts of
kindness, showing the country how
together, we put the Kin in Kindness!
Life Members Darrell and Carol
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JANUARY 2014
DISTRICT1 ZONE F
KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
THANK YOU… FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA
Kin-CF Partnership
FROM
PRESIDENT
BEA partner of Cystic Fibrosis
Kin
Canada
is a proud national
Canada. Each year Kinsmen and Kinettes host a variety
of fundraising and awareness building activities in
support of the cystic fibrosis (CF) cause. As of August
2012, Kin members have raised over $40 million for
Dear Kinettes,
cystic fibrosis research and patient care.
Our Journey
I hope
you are
all having
a wonderful
The
committed
partnership
between
Kinsmen, winter
Kinettes
and
Canadians
with cystic fibrosis
(CF)
began in Esther
1963
so far.
Congratulations
to Life
Member
with
a
conversation
between
Dr.
Douglas
Crozier,
on her retirement. I hope retirement findsthen
you
director of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at The Hospital for
well and rested.
Sick Children, and Kinsman Bill Skelly.
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bring
youmeeting,
up to speed
thatspoke
we are
During
chance
Dr. Crozier
to Bill
about
his an
young
CF patients.
left Bill
having
Olympic
eventThis
at conversation
Palasad South
interested
in
joining
the
fight
against
CF
and
he
invited
on February 27, 2014. Starting at 6:00p.m.
I
Dr. Crozier to speak at the North York Kinsmen Club.
will be making up a flyer and presenting this
Almost immediately, the North York Kinsmen
at our meeting
on the
16th of
January.
enthusiastically
backed
the cause.
Before
long, I will
involvement
nationwide
1987, Kin
Canada
be invitingspread
St. Thomas
andand
St.inMarys
Kinsmen
formally
adopted
CF
as
a
National
Service
Project.
and Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to
join us on that evening.
Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada have shared
There
be more
informationincluding
to comethe
at
in
manywill
exciting
accomplishments,
discovery
of
the
gene
responsible
for
CF
in
1989.
our January General Meeting.
This discovery would not have been possible without
I think
perhapshelp
Drew
Else our Zone F Deputy
the
tremendous
of Kin.
Governor will be attending tomorrow
evening,
so please join T-Shirts
us.
50
Year Partnership
on Sale
You can now buy the Kin - CF 50 year partnership tshirts.
All proceeds
go directly to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Bea Crowley,
President
Get your shirt by calling your Zone
Service Director Kin Dave Crowley
President Bea
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal
genetic disease that affects Canadian
children and young adults.
There is no cure.
Each week in Canada, two children are
diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and one person
dies from the disease. Learn more
about cystic fibrosis.
Have fun on the upcoming Cystic Fibrosis trip to Honduras in February!
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KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
PROJECT REPORT “ADOPT A SENIOR”
Christmas 2013
Chair: Kin Life Member Irene Flatt
Committee: Michelle from Meadow Park Residence.
Meeting: at our general meeting it is voted on to continue
this project and confirmation of the budget for the year is
set- $200.
Outline: as presented in the Online Service project report
to National.
Our fellow Kinette, who works at their residence, goes
shopping with a co-worker and sometimes another Kinette,
to pick-up these gifts. Kinette Irene has all the facts of
sized, colours and personal preferences of these 3
individuals.
They wrap them at the residence along with the gifts that
this location shares, Kinettes assist when their schedules
allow.
Our chosen responsibility is to share a smile by funding the
purchases of these gifts and present them as gifts on time
for the 3 holiday occasions.
Our club is in contact with the administration to keep up to
date on changes of the seniors and their needs..
Funds raised: none, total service project
Expenses: Christmas 2013 $75.13
Items purchases: Ladies dress and shawl, 2 men’s sweaters
with matching golf shirts, 2 wallets
Donated: wrapping paper and bows
Balance $125.00
Total number of hours: 7 x 2 = 14 hours
Volunteers: Kin L.M. Irene and Michelle from Meadow Park
Comments: Next occasion will be Easter
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KIN EDITORIAL – LIFE MEMBER CAROL
Dear Kin Russ,
I was speaking (emailing) our new training supervisor in
regards to a first aid course for the Kin. There is no
problem in doing the course; it just comes down to
numbers to specify the cost. I would suspect it will be
around the $105.00 per person. The going rate is $ 139.00
with the Red Cross for a two day standard first aid. The
participant will get their card that is good for 3 years; they
also get a copy of the most recent first aid handbook. At
the end of the 3 years the cardholder could be recertified
with a one day course and would be good for another 3
years. The Kin are also be welcome to use our training
facilities at the farm, but I let Kelly know that you might
want to use the pancake house. Participants will learn the
Standard First Aid course, which includes CPR and the
use of an AED. Let me know what is good for the Kin
~Greg, Craigwood.
Yes, Yes, Yes!
My opinion is that everyone needs basic first aid training.
Not only in our volunteer life and projects but every day.
I understand that not everyone is able to afford the course,
but at least one member of your family should consider
taking this course this year.
Our clubs have been proactive by first taking SIPS training,
then our safe food handling course.
The First aid training will benefit EVERYONE.
Possibly our clubs could subsidize a portion of the cost or
even offer a payment plan to members.
Please think about this then let your club know how YOU
feel.
Yours in Kin
Life Member Carol
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KINSMEN AND KINETTES OF GREATER LONDON
KIN EDUCATION
The New Millennium contd.
2004 Kin Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Canada
celebrate a 40-year partnership. Since 1964, Kin
has raised more than $33 million for CF research.
2005 Kin Canada makes a $48,000 donation to the
Canadian Red Cross for the tsunami relief in
Southeast Asia.
2006 Kin Canada presents a $1 billion cheque to
the People of Canada and the World. This amount
represented the cumulative total of dollars raised
during the Association's 86-years of service.
The New Millennium
2002 Kinsmen raise over $73,000 for the Hay
West project. The project helped transport hay
from Eastern Canada to the drought-stricken
fields of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
2003 Devastating fires ravage British Columbia
leaving many homeless or living in shelters. Kin
Canada pledges more than $50,000 and 30,000
pounds of beef to assist residents and
firefighters.
2010 Kin Canada raises over $50,000 to support
Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
2011 Portraits of Honour,' a Kin Canada National
Project, begins its tour across Canada to raise
money for the Military Families Fund and other
charities that support military personnel and their
families. Learn more about Portraits of Honour.
2012 Kin Canada clubs surpass $40 million in
donations to cystic fibrosis research and care since
the partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada began
in 1964. Learn more about the Kin-CF Partnership.
2003 BBQ Canada supports the ailing beef
industry in Canada. On Labor Day, Kin clubs
and groups across the country host free
barbecues to show the world that Canadian
beef is safe and that they support the Canadian
beef industry.
This event makes the Guinness Book of World
Records for serving more than 280,000
individuals a beef product.
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Do you like outdoor fun?
Volunteers are needed for the
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple
Festival.
Volunteer Orientation is Saturday
February 15th, 10 am – noon with
lunch to follow.
Call 519-461-1073 to reserve your
space!
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Maple Festival
Every Weekend in
March & March Break
9 am – 4 pm
21201-c Lakeside Dr.
Thames Centre
519-461-1073
www.kinsmenfanshawesugarbush.com
kinsmenfanshawesugarbush@primus.ca
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Minutes from Kinsmen General Meeting and Kinette Executive
Kinsmen Club of Greater London General Meeting January 9, 2014 Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd.
Social 6:30 pm follow by games
Call to order 6:50 pm by President Dave
O Canada: Life Member Dave
King Song: Kin Jim Ross
Toast: Life Member Brent
Reply to toast: Life Member Carol
Present: Life Members Darrell, Dave M., Brent, Carol, Esther, Cheryl, Vince, Russ H., Jim R., Art, President Bea
and Dave
Guest: Donna Van Beers
8/11 = 73% attendance Kinettes: 4
Secretary’s Report: MMS; Dave M/Vince to accept the minutes as circulated.
Carried
Treasurer’s Report: MMS: Brent /Russ H. motion made.
Carried
Payment for recent bills has been mailed.
Bingo: Kin Brent: next one is Super Bowl Sunday February 2, 2014- could use some help, please
Sugar Bush: February 15, 2014 will be the Volunteers’ Orientation from 10 to noon at the bush,
Lunch to follow
Family Day February 17, 2014
January 11, 2014 work party 10 am on
OMSPA Kin Russ and Art attended the last meeting. Information that applies to our location: better bottling
process- especially for the small bottles
: labeling up date
: New equipment demos
January 13, Monday sugar bush meeting at Dave C. 7:30pm
Zone F executive meeting January 12, 2014: looking for house rule proposals
January 25, 2014 District 1 Council meeting will be in Stratford- guests are welcome after their business.
January 23, 2014 next general meeting at Chartwell
HREF: Application post marked February 1, 2014 will be accepted.
Adjourned: 7:25pm followed by laser tag game.
Essay contest: Kin Cheryl: Life Member Carol has just sent out in the media invite to participate. Next step:
wait for essays to come in by February 15, 2014.
School packages: Life Member Cheryl: target to circulate these to the high schools by Jan. 13th.
Kite Day: No Chair: no further action till June 2014.
Princess Ball: Life Member Carol: Recommends we assist local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter.
Kinette Club of London next general meeting: Thursday January 16, 2014 at Palasad on Pine Valley Blvd,
London, Ontario, arrival 6:30 pm
HREF: when applications arrive this month we will set up a committee to judge them.
Zone F House Rule proposals: Life Member Cheryl sent in the 3 that we discussed at our Kinette meeting.
Life Member Carol will prepare a proposal concerning meeting location and accessibility. This may be
directed further to the District level.
February 14, 2014 executive meeting 2pm at Life Member Esther’s home.
Adjournment: 9 pm
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From the President Electric Dave
Hello fellow Kin members,
The winter seems to have a grip on us.
The snow looks pretty impressive; the nice clean
and fresh appeal look.
One has to wonder how can those small
snowflakes that are so light come together and be
so heavy to shovel .The wonders of nature and
with that I hope all are enjoying the winter season
maybe stargazing, or walking in the moonlight
with that someone special ,well who am I kidding
.I know the only thing on our mind is the
fellowship with our Kin family.
Thank you Kin Russ and Jeannie for a wonderful
evening of Christmas celebration, and good Kin
Jim for an evening of fun at the Palasad, we all
enjoyed thoroughly.
Holiday fun with the Crowleys
Well Life Member Esther, good luck on your
recent retirement, great party and good food, Nice
to see someone retire so young and we hope you
have a long and prosperous retirement.
Yes you guessed it we are a busy group Kin let’s
keep the fellowship alive and live each day to the
best we can ,hope to see everyone at our next
meeting Jan 23 at Chartwell Retirement Centre .
Remember Sugar Bush is fast approaching, let’s
work to enjoy. Also the deadline for kin bursaries
is coming up soon, so get your info in today.
All for now thanks one and all for a great inspiring
winter season
President Electric Dave Crowley
Join us for Euchre with the seniors!
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Minutes from the Kinsmen Club of Greater London
Sugar Bush report
Need some work still, Kin Russ in charge?
Roll Call: Marcus Krueger, Life Member Brent
Work party this Saturday. 8:45 at MKS World
Bursary
Deadline
Approaching
Woodcock, Bob Boone,
President
Electric
Dave
Head Quarters. Wood at Culver Drive
The
deadline
to
submit
Kin
Canada
Bursary
applications
Crowley
5 weekendsto clubs
is February 1. Clubs must then select and send in their chosen
Johnson, Life Member
Darrell
Review
bottle order. Mega bottling discussed,
applicant
to KinCooper,
CanadaRuss
by March 1. Check out
the bursary
Like us on Facebook
Howe, Life Member
Dave McKenzie,
Art Cohen
with process,
Jugs
resources
in the Resource
Library for tips onstaying
the selection
Follow us on Twtiter
Kinsmen Meeting Notes Dec 12, 2013
sample letters to applicants and more.
District info
7:15
Dates:
and updates:
National Day of KINdness
District 1
Call to Order Euchre
with seniors (chickened out
Jan 9th meeting Laser tag at Palasad
Have you ordered your kindness kit yet? The last day we can ship
District 2
no card sharks) kits to your club is February 1, 2014. Check ifFamily
Dayhas
February
District 3
your club
ordered17th Sugar Bush
District
one and if not, fill out our online order form. Next Meeting Date at Chartwell Jan
23 4
District 5
Mr.
Crowley called meeting to order
District 6
Join a National Team
District 7
Oldfor
Business:
We're looking for DLS Facilitators, HREF Trustees and members
District 8
Secretary’s
As EmailedCommittee.
and read Deadlines vary andATM / Interact Machine further discussed
the NationalreportRisk Management
some are
so check
Join a Team page
for to cut down $400 – after Sugar Bush
Moved
byfast-approaching,
Kin Marcus, Seconded
byout
Kinour
Brent
Tree
details and applications.
Passed
New Business
Updates on the Strategic Planning Process
Jack
heldBoard
in a dark
cabinetwill be giving regular updates to
Motion to build thingy for Ms. Jane Edwards.
The still
National
of Directors
members during the strategic planning process. Updates will be
Toonstore cart currently stored at The Coops.
the
Board
of
Directors
page
here,
as
well
as
on
other
media
where
Treasurer’s report as orated by The Woodcock
Motion made by Bob Boone, Seconded by The
appropriate (such as the Get on Board! Facebook group). They most
Moved
Brent Seconded
by Art
Cohen
– passed planningWoodCock, Carried.
recentlyby
released
a membership
survey
summaryand
update.
Cover Your Assets
Mail: Read
goes over the charter
Nov 30 Cookout report we made $160.00
Thunderclap
process in relation to
Mystery man/Kin Kan/Kin Critic/St-At-Arms
Motion to donateAt$60
Made
by the
insurance, as well as risk
the to
endKinettes.
of January,
an email
will go out to members with a link
management tips for
WoodCock seconded
by The Cooper
and information
to sign up to our online “flash mob” planned
ourofnation-wide
Good
Kin: Mr. Crowley – “the wickedest man
Motion Carried. for February 20th (Founder’s Day). You can join
awareness campaign by signing up with Twitter
or
Facebook
in the world” once
the campaign is set up. A one time message advertising Kin Canada
Crowley
suffer on beach for us; to run a
Motion to pass executive
minutes
as posted at theMr.
with a linkmeeting
to our website
will be
same
time toto
social
commune
known as “Abby of Thelema”
media accounts that sign up, creating an online
flash mob.
misread by Mr. Crowley
Fatliners
–
where did the missing tape go?
Moved by The WoodCock seconded by The
Butters???? Water Gate
New
Staff
Cooper
– Passed
On January 13, we welcomed Lindsay Irvine to the Kin Canada team.
Lindsay’s
title
Bea and
Mrs. Cooper
are bottling wine tonight.
is Projects Coordinator (formerly known as Service Coordinator). New
With a
history
colors
on
Darrell’s
Car. ?????
Next Bingo
February
Second
Super
Bowl we’re excited to have someone
working
for non-profits
and
a focus- on
fundraising,
with Lindsay’s skill set on board. You can contact Lindsay by
emaillirvine@kincanada.ca or phone 800-742-5546 ext. 206.
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Awards
The Kin Canada National Awards program unites club members and generates club pride. Members have
the opportunity to receive awards at the individual and club, zone, and district level. Awards are
designed to facilitate competition and to encourage members to maximize their personal and
professional
development
in Kin. Army Christmas Kettles, New Year’s Eve Dance! That’s just a few of the
Parades, Kin Ticket
Draws, Salvation
Club,
Zone &our
District
Awards
“few things”
Kin friends
of St. Thomas have been up to!
Awards at the club, zone and district levels, such as the service or public relations awards,
help
build team
and create
of camaraderie
and accomplishment
within the
The Kinette
Clubunity
of Simcoe
hosteda asense
One Stop
Shop November
30th.
club. It's a way to recognize the hard work and contributions of the various levels of
member
teams
across
Canada.
Port Dover
Kinsmen
Sold
T-shirts on a very cold day last week on Friday the 13th!
Individual Awards
Deputy Governor Andrew traveled to Tillsonburg’s joint Christmas dinner to present new Kinette Carrie
For individual awards, members have a chance to learn new and strengthen current skills, including
with the District 1 Rookie of the Year! Congratulations!!!
research and public speaking. With the public speaking competition, members begin at the club
level and those who win at the Zone and District level are sent to our annual National Convention in
August to compete. The opportunities for
growth
are endless.
Kinindividual
News from
around
the Zone!
Do you like to write? We have a Quill award.
Do you have a story to tell? We have a Speaker Award
Ask award chairs Carol and Darrell Cooper for information!
JOIN THE FUN ON
JANUARY 23RD FOR OUR
NEXT EUCHRE GAMES
AT CHARTWELL SENIOR
RESIDENCE!
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Dates to Remember:
Euchre at Chartwell January 23rd
BINGO February 2nd
Kinette Executive Meeting February 14th
Volunteer Orientation Saturday February 15th 10
am – noon
Family Day at Sugar Bush Feb 17th
Don’t Ask!
Kinette General Meeting Thursday February 20th
Kinette Club of London Olympic Tournament
February 22nd
Kin helping Kin
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Dear Kinettes,
I hope you are all having a wonderful winter so
far.
Congratulations to Life Member Esther on her
retirement. I hope retirement finds you well and
rested.
Just to bring you up to speed that we are having
an Olympic event at Palasad South on February
27, 2014, Starting at 6:00p.m.
I will be making up a flyer and presenting this at
our meeting on the 16th of January. I will be
inviting St. Thomas and St. Marys Kinsmen and
Kinettes as well as London Kinsmen to join us on
that evening. There will be more information at
our January general meeting.
Drew Else our Deputy Governor for Zone F is
attending so we hope that you will join us.
Bea Crowley President
Of Note:
Please RSVP you’re your availability for Family
Day and Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple
Festival
Awards: Speaking get your tongue? Itching to
write? Our Speaking Competition takes place
February. Your Quills need to be in to Bulletin
Editor Carol before Feb 15th.
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Serving the London Community’s Greatest Need since 1932
Join us for our Kin Day of Kindness.
Family Day in February!
Family Day at the Kinsmen
Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Monday February 17th
From the Kinsmen and Kinettes of
Greater London
www.kincanada.ca
KIN CANADA
1920 Hal Rogers Dr. | Cambridge, Ontario N3H5C6
Phone 1-800-PICK KIN | www.kincanada.ca
Around the District:
Hamilton Kinsmen are hosting a Founder’s Night
on February 20th.
DID YOU KNOW?
Life Member Cheryl Brydges was an elementary
school teacher?
That Cheryl’s family participates in both Civil War
and 1812 re-enactments?
That Cheryl’s son Mikey raced at the Delaware
Speedway!