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Division 4 News December 2006

COMING EVENTS

December 2, 2006	Circle K is hosting a "Forrest Priest Roast" in Branson. This event is being offered as an opportunity for the various Kiwanis and Kiwanis sponsored organizations to come together in fellowship and have fun while we take some we take some well aimed shots at our good friend and faithful friend of our youth, Forrest Priest. The event will be at the Home Cannery Restaurant ($25 per person) with overnight special rates at the nearby Ramada Inn. Festivities will begin at 6:00. Branson is beautiful at Christmas time! Reservation deadline is Nov 20th, and you can e-mail Ronda Lewallen at rlewall@uark.edu for registration information. It will be a formal event.
December 7, 2006	KIWANIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held at 12:00 pm, Drexel Hall, 3301 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO. The Downtown Kansas City Kiwanis Club anticipates having gift needs for a total of 25 students. All Kiwanis Clubs that would like to support the KSAP students with gifts or contributions should contact Steve or Joan Thompson at 816-455-2913. Lunch is $12/person. Please RSVP to Ami Schlader at 913-248-0149 or via e-mail at ami.schlader@commercebank.com. For a printable flyer click here.
December 9, 2006	Kiwanis University is a one day "traveling road show" of workshops and forums focused on team building, motivation, communication, and change. A variety of issues are addressed such as Kiwanis' future, adjusting to change, membership recruitment, and service. International staff and Immediate Past International President Steve Siemens will lead the event. Steve heads up a professional motivation company and is very good. Cost is $50 per person ($200 for five if registered at the same time). It will be held at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City , Kansas . MO-ARK is hosting the Kansas City event along with Kansas and Neb/Western Iowa districts. Full details can be obtained by going to www.kiwanis.org/ku.
Feb 16-18, 2007	Midwinter Conference at Branson - OFFICIAL VISIT OF INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT NELSON TUCKER - at the Radisson Hotel. Check the latest info by clicking here. (see pg 1,3 and 4). Note that reservations for food and the special rate at the hotel are due prior to February 1st.
February 27, 2007	What: Independence Kiwanis Club Chili Day Where: Community of Christ Stone Church, 1012 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO map Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
March 14, 2007	What: Downtown Kiwanis Club Pancake Day benefiting the Kiwanis Student Assistance Program Where: Bartle Hall, on the South side of 14th Street Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 2-7, 2007	International Convention - San Antonio, TX

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DIVISION 4 COUNCIL MEETING December 18, 2006

Lt. Governor Cheryl Anderson encouraged all Kiwanians to attend the Mid-Winter Conference in Branson.
Healthy Lifestyles for Children is the MISSOURI-ARKANSAS district initiative. Click here to see the 3 year goals. Remember that First Lady Shirley Warner has asked each club to organize a "Walk'n Be Fit" event, preferable on April 7th, 2007. Click here to view the "Walk'n Be Fit" flyer. Her goal for each club is to raise at least $100.
Clubs not making a donation to the Earl Collins Foundation were asked to forward their checks to Sue Ridings as soon as possible.
Those attending the Kiwanis University noted that "The first 12 minutes of your Kiwanis meeting are the most important!"
The next meeting will be January 15th at 6:30 pm at the John Knox Windsor Room.

7/31/2006

The Lee's Summit Achievers Kiwanis Club is now meeting at The Carlyle, 1098 Independence Ave (at Tudor Road) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:15 am.

5/12/2006

The Warrensburg Kiwanis Club's new meeting day is Tuesday at 6 pm, and new location is: Mazzio's Italian Eatery, 204 E. Young (Business 50 Highway), Warrensburg, 660-422-7200.

11/09/2005

The Lee's Summit Kiwanis Club's new website is moark4.com/leessummit

10/20/2005

The Raytown Kiwanis Club's new website is moark4.com/Raytown

9/27/2005

The Warrensburg Kiwanis Club's new website is: moark4.com/Warrensburg

New Recommended Speakers for Kiwanis club programs were added 11/16/2006 click here.

If you have outstanding program speakers you wish to share with other Clubs in the Metro Area, please contact Whit Kirk at 816-779-6404 or email

Kiwanis International News

Check out the Young Children: Priority One website at http://www.kiwanis.org/service/ycpo.asp to easily find the many Kiwanis literature resources. Also click here -

Another new website, provided by Kaplan Early Learning Company, http://kiwanis.kaplanco.com/ lists an amazing variety of new YCPO ideas plus items you can purchase for your selected project.

Another new service idea site is Playground Resources at http://www.kiwanis.org/resources/club/playground.asp

Have you received your copy of the Kiwanis E-zine? This is the new on-line news sent to each Kiwanian for which Kiwanis International has your email. Check it out at http://www.kiwanis.org/magazine/ Subscribe here.

Have you been reading the Kiwanis Inciter Marketing Newsletter? It gives really good ideas on improving your public relations image to the public. Another really good feature is the PLAN AHEAD section giving advance notice of important events and special weeks coming up in the next several months to assist program directors in scheduling timely speakers and to assist presidents in scheduling special club projects.

KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP SIX PAK PROGRAMS You're good to grow with the Kiwanis Membership Six Pak and accomplish great things with the KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP GROWTH REVOLUTION. Great ideas and specific plans to help your club grow!

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