Club Executive Briefing
In This Issue
Dancing in the Rain!
New Member Fee Waived
Help from Kiwanis Foundation
Virtual Fundraising
Leadership Survey
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OUR MISSION
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

OUR VISION
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide - so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.




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Issue: # 17
October 2020  
The "Club Executive Briefing" is intended to provide information of interest to Western Canada District Club boards as a supplement to the information you may receive from KI or your Lt. Governor.

Please share with your club Executive Board and interested members.
 
Don't Wait for the Storm to Pass
Learn to Dance in the Rain!

For all of us, COVID19 will forever be etched in our collective memory and change us.


I have heard comments like: " I can hardly wait to get back to normal" or "I am still waiting waiting for the new normal". 

I don't know what the new normal actually is, nor when it will get here.  In times of uncertainty, it would be too easy to sit on our hands and wait for that magical date to arrive -or- just blissfully ignore.

An often quoted saying sticks with me:

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass and the rain to stop... We need to learn to dance in the rain"

As a Kiwanian, I know we will find ways to adapt, to reinvent ourselves and meet this challenge. It is our reaction and creativity that will determine our future.

I am encouraged, already seeing changes in clubs safely meeting, adapting service projects, still recruiting new members and fundraising online.

Yes, it is storming out.  Will you join me and other Kiwanians learning to "dance in the rain"?

Don't sit on your hands, be smart, be safe, be optimistic and find ways to serve children and make a difference in your community.

Roland

Roland Sabourin
Governor - Kiwanis Western Canada District
New Member Fee Waived Until December 31

KI and Western Canada Extend Waiver!

To bolster membership and help existing Kiwanis clubs perform the service their communities need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, both KI and Western Canada District boards have extended the new member fee waiver for existing clubs until December 31st 2020.

This removes one of the potential barriers to joining at this point-in-time.  Once they experience the service, fun and fellowship in the club, it is likely the will remain a member in following years.

Club secretaries should enter new members into the secretary dashboard as normal. The Kiwanis International staff will make the necessary adjustments to billings.

Review the details here  regarding new clubs, charter members and fee details.

Kiwanis Canadian Foundation Helps!
Grants Help Clubs Serve Community Needs

The Kiwanis Canadian Foundation is continuing its grant program to help club serve the needs in the community.

Grant are available for: Scholarships, Sending Kids to Kamp, Grants to Youth Organizations, Opening New Clubs,  Opening New SLP Clubs.  Go to the Foundation website for more information and forms

Donations from clubs, individuals and corporations help fund these programs.

Virtual Fundraising
How to Fundraise in this Environment?

Charities and Service Clubs are all struggling to raise funds for programs and services.  You are not alone!

Did you know that an Internet Search for "Virtual Fundraising" resulting in 2.9 million "hits"  

Some ideas use "virtual events" to substitute for in-person, while others are completely different.

Anna Wu - a Kiwanian from California shared time on organizing a virtual fundraiser in a recent Lunch with a Leader Facebook event.



Leadership Education Survey
What Education Would Benefit Your Club?

To help plan, develop and deliver leadership education in Western Canada District this year, we need you input on the types of training (topics, frequency,  etc.) so the District can better serve your needs.

Please complete the survey before Oct. 23rd.

The survey is anonymous.  However, if you wish you can enter a participation draw for "Heat-Beat-HotSauce"

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me or your Lt. Governor.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dennis

Dennis Dahl
Secretary & Newsletter Editor
Kiwanis Western Canada District
WeCanSect@gmail.com