Welcome to the Governor's Newsletter

Hello Kiwanis Family:


I am honored to be sharing with you the first edition of the “Sparkle Gazette,” my monthly newsletter. In each edition, I will share information from different committee chairs and important district information. It will be sent to all club members to their email addresses listed with Kiwanis International. This newsletter is an opportunity for me to share ideas, highlight service projects and provide regular information to all the New England and Bermuda members. 


I am excited to be working with a fantastic board I affectionately call "the sparkle squad." We are all ready to have a year full of service and education. We will continue to make an impact in the communities that we serve.


When I come to visit the clubs in our district, I will have my Governors pins with me. The pins are $20 each and the funds from both the pin sales and the first daughters auction at conferences will be split among the following four groups (which are my preferred charities this Kiwanis year):


-HAWC- Healing Abuse Working for change www.Hawcdv.org

-Children's Friend & Family Services www.jri.org (my Mental Health Awareness cause)

-Kiwanis International Children's Fund

-Kiwanis Foundation of New England 


I am looking forward to seeing everyone in North Conway NH in November for Fall Conference. This will be an event full of education, service, and fellowship. Don't forget we will be next door to the outlets, so plenty of shopping! For more information and to register, go to newenglandkiwanis.org.


As we continue to give to our communities and our fellow Kiwanis members remember to always lead with a "Kiwanis Heart."


Governor Gayla

Putting the Sparkle in Kiwanis

LET'S GROW OUR MEMBERSHIP!

Your brand new Dynamic District Membership Team of Six is ready to help any clubs, particularly those below charter strength (less than 15 Members), who are looking for assistance either in growing membership or community service/ fund raising all in the name of the Kiwanis mission of “Improving the World One Community and One Child at a Time”.


Watch for exciting news coming soon about new clubs we will be opening as well as a District Wide Membership promotion we will be starting in January.


Your membership committee representative will be reaching out to the Lt. Governors and or clubs soon to set up a plan for the year.  If you have any questions related to membership please contact Membership Chairperson Bob Willey here:


Email Bob Willey

LEARNING NEVER STOPS!

The Leadership Development & Education Committee is coordinating monthly virtual workshops so you can participate in free Kiwanis learning from home!


Monthly workshops will take place on the first Wednesday of each month for one hour at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Time. All sessions will be held via Zoom. Find out more on the district website.

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MARKETING CORNER - LOGOS ARE IMPORTANT


Why are logos important? Logos are an organization’s identity. The logo, in one small image, conveys the dynamics of a brand and when used well, breeds the most important thing… Familiarity and memorability.


The best logos are simple, versatile, and timeless. The Kiwanis logo is no different. As we work together to promote our clubs, we also work to promote Kiwanis as an organization. And as we promote the overall organization, that logo provides our individual clubs with the benefits of a brand that is more than 100 years old. 


How many times do you drive into a town and notice the signs on the side of the road promoting the charitable entities in that town? The K has become, over generations, a symbol of service. The more we can use it, the more we identify with our past and the more we grow towards the future.


Using the logo allows us to extend the Kiwanis brand. As you continue to do the incredible charitable efforts in your community, whenever possible, include the logo. That means in your newspaper ads, flyers, mailers and most importantly in your social media. The more you use it, the more we can solidify our identity of service.


Yours in Kiwanis


Adam Wright

District Marketing Chair

PAST LT. GOVERNORS - YOUR JOB'S NOT DONE!

Join the Past Lt. Governor's Committee!

Membership in the PLGC is open to any Kiwanian who has served as a Lieutenant Governor of any Kiwanis International District and who is an active member in good standing of a Kiwanis Club in the New England District. 


The PLGC meets during each District conference and convention. Members are available to assist current Lieutenant Governors and their clubs. A great deal of Kiwanis expertise exists among these former Lieutenant Governors and you can access their help by clicking here:


Email the PLGC

WILL YOUR CLUB OR DIVISION BE DISTINGUISHED THIS YEAR?

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