Kinette FLC 2015 - District 4 Kin Canada
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Kinette FLC 2015 - District 4 Kin Canada
Corie Brand Kinette Governor Home: 780-786-2144 Cell: 780-706-0043 [email protected] Dear District 4 Kinettes, Welcome to the Kinette Fall LEADERSHIP Conference! In the definition of transformational leadership, a leader is a person who: • Creates an inspiring vision of the future. • Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision. • Manages delivery of the vision. • Coaches and builds a team, so that it is more effective at achieving the vision. Leadership brings together the skills needed to do these things, whether it is in chairing a project, developing relationships in the community, chairing meetings, holding office- the list is extensive. When club members become more knowledgeable in Kin, feel capable to take on new projects or want to share new ideas, and are inspired by the experiences and the amazing things Kin members do, it leads to great things. A Connected- Capable -Contributing membership that knows and feels their value to the association is more than the time they give. With this in mind, this weekend is about YOU! It is both a celebration and a call to action to connect us and bring about the strongest , most inspired year imaginable. Not only for your club but for you, for your community, and all of the lives impacted by the work you do. It is my hope that this weekend gives you opportunities to learn new things or strengthen existing skills and share your passion and experience with others. The National Board will also be taking some time in the day to talk to the membership as well, because it is your feedback and ideas that will move our association forward and let us build on the strengths we have. I hope that you have been able to add the YAPP app to your phone- through the meeting if something is not making sense or you would like someone to be aware of an idea to help others, you can send that in and we will make sure that the questions are addressed to the best of our ability. You can also upload photos and stay on track to where things are happening. I cannot fully express how incredibly honoured I am to be able to serve, support, and celebrate the work you do in your communities. I am looking forward to coming to your events and sharing in your passion for making a difference. (Please email me the details of your events and I will do my best to organize my calendar. ) Over the summer the opportunities to both participate in events, attend the National conference and also experience the work and fellowship through the many posts of social media leaves me both very proud and in awe of all you do to help others. We are very excited to help build on the leadership skills in the District through this training; thank you so much in your participation and attendance. Stay beautiful, be inspired. Yours in Kin, Corie Brand Kinette Governor Kinette FLC Agenda Oct. 23 / 2015 Brooks, Alberta " Let's Get Physical" 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. Kin Song Oh Canada Moment of Silence for departed Kin and Service Personnel Appointments- Rules of Order, Sergeant at Arms Recognition of Past Officers, Life Members, First Timers and Service Personnel Host Club Welcome Approval of the Agenda Introductions of Executive Governor's Welcome Secretary's report- Minutes from FLC 2014 DG Introduction RocKIN Roll Call Zone Reports Membership Presentation (Motion to accept the Executive Reports and Zone Reports adopted as printed. ) Wellness Break Web & Communications Presentation Kin Education- Public Speaking First Call for bids for FLC Awards Information Kinette Grace Awards Luncheon New Member Installation Service Presentation PADS presentation ( Service Dog) HREF Kin Kids Video Wellness Break National Board Presentation Risk Management Presentation Second call for bids for FLC Announcement from Lisa and Rob Wellness Break Education- Bridging the Generation Gap Final Call for bids for FLC Election/ Naming the host for FLC 2016 District Conference Presentation- Lethbridge Final Call for FLC Bid District Events- District bowling, District Curling, District Camping National Convention Presentation- Edmonton FLC Presentation Good of Kin Return of Regalia Host Club Closing Remarks Governors Closing Remarks Motion to Adjourn ! Kinette Fall Leadership Conference Minutes October 24 & 25 2014 High River, AB ! ! Call to Order- 8:31 AM Opening Ceremonies O’Canada - led by Lethbridge Kinettes Kinette Song - led by Ponoka Kinettes Moment of Silence for Departed Kin, Military, friends and loved ones. Address to the Chair –“Governor Cathleen, Family of Kin “Toooh-tally Tubular!’ Host Club Welcome Pam Moncrieff - FLC Chair, High River Kinettes Coordinator Susan – reviewed Kin Education Unknown Challenge; requested teams to sign up; if individuals need assistance to find a team, speak to Susan Governor Remarks- Cathleen Cooper-Martin • Thank everyone for coming. Appointments ! Secretary – Denea Parker, District Secretary o Shared wifi password o Ask attendees to turn off cell phones o Please stand, share full name and club name when speaking for the minutes ! Sergeant at Arms- Stampede City Kinettes o Necklaces on sale for $5.00 ! Rules of Order – Bonnie Joseph o Everybody play nice in the sandbox Introductions ! National Director – Terri MacCannell ! D4 Young Gunz Executive and Council o Kelli Pollock o Denea Parker o Susan Dickson o Angela Jenkins o Tera Blake o Hilary Thorne o Kim Bedry o Amber Standen ! ! Past National officers, Past District officers, Past DG’s, Kin Kollege graduates, First timers, Life Members, New Members Roll Call • Attendance recorded on printed form Approval of Agenda • Motion to approve agenda by Kelli Pollock, Calgary Kinette; 2nd by Ashley Fox, Lethbridge Kinettes Adoption of Minutes of Edmonton Kinette FLC 2013 – motion by Governor Cathleen; second by Chris Miller, Edmonton Kinettes 1st Call for Bids for Kinette FLC 2015 • No bids put forth on first call Membership Report – Adrian Bruce • 2 new charters coming • November 8th will be chartering the Beaumont Kin Club • Encouraged clubs to send attendees and financial support to new charters so that they are more viable • Please read report in the bulletin • Adrian gave a very impassioned membership promotion speech • Adrian will be asking for club sponsorship to sponsor tank tops for ladies specific tees for club sponsorship Service Report – Cameron Kemp • Reviewed future partnership with Canadian Blood Services • On screen demonstration of online service reporting • Requested photos and videos from attendees for compilation of service presentation for District in May • Have new service pins for sale; $5.00 each; goes towards end of the year service dollar totals • Brought playing card draw for bottle of wine, glasses, a book and chocolates; money going back to district service total Awards Presentation – Awards Chair, Past Governor Patrick Dower • Did a hugging exercise • Stressed need for an awards chair in each club • Honored Mickey Boyle • Shared plaques for Outstanding District Award to all DG’s and Council members • Awards presented; see printed recipient list from Awards Chair Pat Kin Kollege Presentation – Dean of Kollege, Dean Faithful !! • • • • Clubs have stepped up to provide scholarships to attend (Leduc, Edmonton, Stampede City and Calgary Kinsmen) This year had 22 graduates Space is booked already for next year Filled up more quickly this year than last It is a great time, you will not be disappointed Announcement of Vice Governor Candidacy • Susan Dickson and Dean Faithful announced their run for Vice Governors for the 20152016 Kin year Wellness Break Risk Manager Report – Kelli Pollock • Held a challenge with Milk River Risk Manager HREF Presentation – Tracy Wilson • Encouraged clubs to donate more above the usual amount • If clubs have not donated now would be a great time Vice Governor – Denea Parker representing Party Rockin’ Team • Introduced Party Rockin’ powerpoint presentation Executive Reports- As printed in the bulletin Motion by Deb Olmsted of High River Kinettes, Sheila Harris Ft. Saskatchewan Kinettes DG Reports- As printed in the bulletin. Motion by Sarah Corbier, Red Deer; 2nd Angela Jenkins, Adoption of Reports as printed New Member Induction by Governor Cathleen Cooper-Martin • 11 members inducted Skype serenade from Kinsmen FLC • Sweet Caroline sweet, sweet serenade Wellness Break 2nd Call for Bids for Kinette FLC 2015 • No clubs place bids during second call District Events ! District Bowling - Stettler- November 1st o Please confirm to Tera as they need to confirm food ! District Curling - St. Albert February 6 & 7. Presented by Kim Bedry !! ! o Come as your favourite rock band Kin Kampout 2015 – Ponoka July 24 – 26th o Showed slideshow o New member, Kristie, invites all of D4 to join them in Ponoka o Registration form is now on the D4 Website National Director Presentation – Kim Peters • Shared video from National President, Ron Hanishewsky • Facilitated National Directors focus group session o Summary of Consensus Notes Shared back to Group: ! Question Number 1: What do you believe the skill sets are, or should be, for a National Director? • Familiar with corporate policies • Knowledge of Kin • Communication Skills • Approachable/Likeable • Passion • Experience on executives • Ability to delegate • Neutral • Good Business Sense • Open Minded • Team Player • Visionary ! Question Number 2: How can we prepare members to take on the role of National Director? • Educate members • Kin University (National Level Kin Kollege) • Session at National Convention – So You Wanna be a National Director • Identify skills sets • District education at convention level about National Director role • Build understanding by holding other roles within the Association • Webinars • You Tube Videos after National Board members • Mentorship Program (at all levels) ! Question Number 3: What do you see as standards that should be adopted? • Education as a whole • Increased focus on Kin history • Policy and procedures • Standardized Executive Positions • Club by-laws (knowledge leaves with senior members as to why club by-laws are in place and what situations led to development of individual by-laws) !! • • Accounting and expense standards Professional Conduct . District 4 Foundation Report- LeAnne Christiansen, Foundation Chair • Reminded group that the Foundation can issue receipts • Encourage attendees to come and talk to any member of the Foundation over the weekend • Discussed how the Foundation was going to do their annual general meeting as a break out session at District Convention 2015. National Convention 2015 Presentation Video – played during lunch District Convention 2015 Presentation – video played during lunch • Brand new complex and new facility • Promise there will be no huddling • BBQ steak dinner • Stony Plain Exhibition Grounds Bluegrass entertainment • Rodeo Beer and Beverage Garden Old Business - no old business New Business – no new business 3rd Call for Bids for Kinette FLC 2015 • Brooks will talk to the club about putting forth a bid Election/Naming FLC Host Club FLC 2015Rockin Roll Call Award 2014 • Unable to formalize host club for FLC 2015 • Brooks to convene with club and consider submitting a bid Good of Kin • Kinette Club of Lethbridge – selling raffle tickets for cards for liquor card raffle • Calgary Kinettes – LNO April 18th “Pretty in Pink”, black and hot pink, classy and extravagant • Lethbridge Kinettes LNO – March 7, 2015 ‘Always A Bridesmaid, Never A Bride’ • Stamped City Kinettes 50th Anniversary – April 11, 2015 • Kinette Club of Calgary – adopt a family program happening, need volunteers, please contact the club, last year they helped 267 families • Brooks Kinette Club – Nov. 8 craft and home party show, Ladies Night Out March 28, 2015 ‘Times Gone By’ • Edmonton Kinettes – cuts for Christmas project, Nov. 22, 2014 fundraiser that includes a free drink • Medicine Hat Kinettes – Ladies Night Out, February 7, 2015 ‘Old Hollywood’ Return of Regalia !! • Pam returned banner for the Rose Bowl Sergeant at Arms Report • Raised funds will be donated to the Veterans Food Bank • $306.00 raised Closing Remarks o Host Club – High River Kinettes ! Please hand in your first timer passports to High River Kinettes ! Drinks at 6:00 ! Supper at 6:30pm ! Air Band and DJ to follow ! Wine raffle ! Vegan and gluten free food items will be available at dinner o Governor Cathleen Cooper-Martin Adjournment Kinette Grace Lunch !! KIN SONG KINMEN GRACE Here we are together once again One and all a happy bunch of Kin, Leave your cares and troubles for awhile, Let your face break forth in smile. Turn around, grab someone by the hand, They're your friends, the finest in the land, Now all set, let's shout to beat the band, Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin! Happy to meet, Sorry to part Happy to meet again For what we are about to receive O Lord make us truly thankful. Amen. KINSMEN SONG Here we are together once again One and all a happy bunch of men, Leave your cares and troubles for awhile, Let your face break forth in smile. Look around, grab someone by the hand, They're your friends, the finest in the land, Now all set, let's shout to beat the band, Kinsmen, Kinsmen, Kinsmen! KINETTE GRACE May the Lord make us true Kinettes In our thoughts and deeds. Make us truly grateful For the food we receive. Amen. KIN GRACE Happy to meet. Sorry to part. Happy to Meet again May the Lord make us true Kin In our thoughts and deeds And make us truly grateful For the food we receive. Amen KINETTE SONG KINETTE PRAYER Here we are together once again Happy in the family of Kin, We've forgotten cares and worries too Kinettes we've work to do. Each of us will help to bind the tie, So the heart of Kin will never die, One and all let's raise our voices high, Kinettes, Kinettes, Kinettes! Almighty God who has called us to be citizens of this fair dominion, enable us and all our fellow citizens at this time, to walk worth of your high calling. Unite us all in one holy purpose of right and truth, save us from all distrust and bitterness, that seeking what is just and equal caring for the needs of others, we may live and work together so as to fulfill thy gracious purpose in this land through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen Welcome Fellow Kin! It's FLC time! And we all know what that means... the start of a new Kin year. A time to reconnect with friends, the opportunity to learn some new things, and get a fresh perspective on our upcoming Kin year. I find it's a great time to reflect on our successes from the previous year and get re-energized for the year ahead. And the best part of it is that we get to do that amongst our friends. Better yet, we get the chance to bring our excitement back into our Clubs and communities and start making a difference right way. From the educational sessions that your Governors have planned and your own discussions with your fellow Kinsmen and Kinettes, I'm sure that you're going to have some great tools and great ideas to bring back home to share. Now that Kin Canada has our (and your!) Strategic Plan in place, and our new Executive Director, Grant Ferron, is in place directing Headquarters staff accordingly, Kin Canada is poised to be able to provide you with the Tools and the direction to succeed in your Club. And to be able to do some pretty amazing things in your Community. As you can see, our Strategic Plan is focused on developing strong Clubs, strong Leaders, and a strong Association for you to support healthy, engaged and enriched Communities. Things really do start with you in your Club learning and developing skills, whether you know it or not. :) And here you are! Fall Leadership Conference is definitely the right place for you this weekend! I am so glad that you've made the choice to be here to share in the knowledge that resides within your fellow Kin. Have fun as you learn new things! And remember to share with your own Kin Family back home. Thank you for being a part of our future! Kim Peters National President From the Office of the National President National Headquarters, 1920 Rogers Drive, Box 3460, Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 519-653-1920 Toll Free: 1-800-742-5546 Fax: 519-650-1091 www.kincanada.ca FROM THE DESK OF GRANT FERRON… October 2015 Greetings and Welcome, On behalf of the staff at Headquarters and myself, we are very pleased to see that you are participating in your District’s Fall Leadership Conference. Good things happen any time you bring people together in both fellowship and learning. Throughout the weekend you are going to have an opportunity to connect with more members of the Kin Family and hear about the wonderful and meaningful activities that go on in their own Clubs. You are also going to meet some generous people who will take the time to share some of their skills and expertise. And of course, you will get a chance to make new friends and share a laugh or two. Many of you are aware that this gig is a fairly new one for me and my task from day one was to bring Kin Canada’s National Strategic Directions to life. With just a few minor tweaks, the journey towards 2020 is already underway. You will hear more and more about the National Leadership Hub that essentially ensures more people are involved in shaping the operational activities of Kin Canada, while putting more emphasis on service and support to our 450+ Clubs. More people will be shown our appreciation and excellence will be acknowledged and celebrated throughout. Our people will have more opportunities to develop both personal and professional skills in such a way that Kin Canada will be the “go-to” organization in both need and contribution. We will be an “Association of Distinction” by what we do and how well we do it. Of course this all starts with you and the journey is open to anyone who commits to the Kin Canada Mission, embraces the Vision and shares our Values. The weekend is truly what you make of it. At the very least I hope you have fun and at the very best I hope you finish with a greater appreciation for the impact that you, your Club and your fellow Kin have on the lives of so many Canadians. It is truly aweinspiring! All the best… Executive Director Welcome to D4 Fall Leadership Conferences 2015 I would like to start off with introducing the 2015/2016 D4 Foundation Board of Directors. Patrick Dower (St. Albert Kinsmen, Zone G) Chair Angela Jenkins (Edmonton Kinette , Zone B) – Vice Chair Rob Moncrieff (High River Kinsmen, Zone O) – Director Kathy Van Vulpen (St. Albert Kinette, Zone G) – Treasurer Kelli Pollock (Calgary Kinette, Zone O) – Secretary Kimberley Bedry (St. Albert Kinette, Zone G) – Director Bob Laing (Stampede City Kinsmen , Zone O) – Director I thank these individuals for giving up their time, if you folks see these individuals please say thank you. The foundation Board would like to thank LeAnne Christianson for all her years of service and making the transition extremely easy. So let’s get down to business; Question: Can the D4 foundation help you succeed in your projects? Answer: Yes we can, just ask us how. The board will be distributing “Did You Know” Information sheets and would love to talk to you during FLC. Best of luck to our Governors Dan and Corie and the Party Rockin team for a successful Fall Leadership Conferences. Sincerely, Patrick Dower D4 Foundation Chair [email protected] C (780) 995-‐7324 Dean Faithfull [email protected] 4037200708330 0 0 0 0 Susan Dickson 0 0 [email protected] 7807983703050 Vice%Governor’s%Fall%Leadership%Conference%Report0 Welcome0to0FLC!00This0weekend0is0going0to0be0excellent!00We0hope0you0are0ready0for0a0weekend0 filled0with0fun,0fellowship0and0education.00Big0thanks0to0the0Brooks0Kinettes0and0the0Calgary0 Kinsmen0for0hosting0FLC0for0our0district0this0year.00Our0Governors0Dan0and0Corie0have0also0been0 working0hard0to0ensure0this0weekend0is0fantastic0for0all0that0attend,0it’s0going0to0be0awesome!0 0 We0were0very0honoured0to0attend0Vice0Governor0training0at0National0Headquarters0in0 Cambridge,0in0September.00The0history0that0resides0in0that0building0gave0us0goosebumps.00The0 training0was0very0informative0and0gave0us0some0important0information0on0the0national0strategic0 plan0and0how0to0plan0our0year0as0governors.00The0training0was0led0by0Terri0Iredale0and0Jeff0 Ainslie,0an0amazing0pair.00We0had0the0unique0opportunity0to0speak0to0all0of0the0National0 Committee0Chairs0and0learn0about0the0types0of0things0these0committees0work0on,0they0do0some0 incredible0things0for0our0association.00We0spoke0with0Kim0Peters,0our0outstanding0National0 President.00We0were0fortunate0to0have0our0new0Executive0Director0attend,0he0was0refreshing0 and0we0are0lucky0to0have0him0as0part0of0our0association.00We0also0had0the0opportunity0to0spend0 time0with0Vice0Governors0from0other0districts0and0our0National0Vice0President0James0Doerr.00 What0a0wonderful0group0of0people!00With0all0of0these0great0members0in0Kin,0we0are0and0will0 continue0to0be0a0remarkable0association!00If0you0are0still0reading0this0–0please0see0Susan0or0Dean0 for0a0treat,0the0first050people0to0approach0us0at0FLC0will0receive0a0surprise!000 0 Over0the0next0couple0of0months0we0will0be0staring0to0plan0the02016720170year0with0our0District0 Executive,0to0continue0the0great0success0and0passion0of0District04.00If0you0have0anything0you0 would0like0to0suggest,0please0send0us0an0email,0we0would0love0to0hear0from0you.0 0 Yours0in0Kin,0 Susan & Dean 0 0 0 Treasurer Tidbits Keeping Track Need forms or procedures for tracking of money in and out or during a project? Example: Money received during a meeting or cash reconciliation for 50/50 sales during an event. There are some pre-made forms (which can be modified) and information available, just let me know. J Gaming Money Did you know you can use Gaming money for things like: portion of dues, convention registrations, yearly membership drive and more. You need to get Prior Approval (from Gaming), but all you have to do is ask (via a form). Heads UP: You will be receiving District Dues invoices in the mail at the beginning of October. There will be a postage paid envelope provided. District Due payments are due November 15th. Mail to: District 4 c/o 2805 32 A Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6T1T3 All cheques to be made payable to: Kin Canada District 4 Questions?? You can text or email me anytime. Phone: 780-977-8657 or Email: [email protected] Looking forward to a great Kin Year with all of you! Lucia Cutting District 4 Treasurer Hello Kin, Hope you are having an amazing time at FLC! (And maybe finding $2 Beer or Wine) Just a quick read about some Service reminders J Thank you and please continue to report your service hours and dollars (or Start). It takes about a minute and you don’t have to log in. http://www.kincanada.ca/service-reporting-form Please mark your calendars for February 20, 2016 – Founder’s Day AND the 4th year of National Day of KINdness. Can’t wait to see what great things your club has planned. Throughout the bulletin there are one pagers for some of the ongoing Service programs we do in Kin. The pages have more detailed information about 49th Parallel, Canadian Blood Services, Cystic Fibrosis, National Day of Kindness, and ODAC as well as Service Reporting. Please be sure to have a look. If there is something you want more information on or a presentation, please let me know. As all Service Directors hope ... I also hope, in District 4, we will continue to volunteer amazing amounts of service hours and donate generously. Hoping your club was able to increase or include donations to Cystic Fibrosis, Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, 49th Parallel, and STARS. Need Service Project ideas to increase hours or service day, let me know. have a fun fellowship / Thank you for all that you do in your Community Cheer for a Year! BEER 2015/2016 WINE OR BOTH! Details: Tickets - $10 each Only 1000 tickets printed Prize includes: 52 cases of beer or 104 bottles of wine or a combination of both and A beer or wine fridge depending on your choice of beverage And a few extra surprises Prize value : $2000 INCLUDES A BEER OR WINE FRIDGE YOU CHOOSE! DISTRICT SERVICE RAFFLE Fellow Kin it is that Time of Year again! Welcome to FLC! I think this is the time in the bulletin that I should be providing you with member numbers and statistics of how many members we “get” and how many members we lost and what we netted throughout last year and set goals for this year….and that’s when you would probably not really even look at this report and keep turning till you see the next silly or sexy photos in the bulletin. If you are one of those “Analyticals” and like those numbers feel free to contact me and please turn to the Treasurer’s report. For the majority of the Kin that I have met and spoke with throughout D4, those numbers do not mean a thing to you. My emphasis this year is; what is happening in your home club? The focus is on you and your club right now because positive membership numbers across the association have zero impact on your club if you are struggling to keep members and are having a hard time attracting new members. I am hoping the clubs that are experiencing the crunch of member burnouts, aging membership, and a decline in membership annually to reach out to me. If this describes your club, please reach out to me. A few things to consider on the topic of membership: • Does your club have a website and/or a Facebook page that is regularly updated? • When you have a service/fundraiser, do you advertise during the event as 100% volunteer based, we are looking for new members to join our club, and include contact information (email AND phone)? • Are you involving local media when you host your service/fundraising projects and quantifying the positive impacts to your community? • Do your meetings have meaning, kept mostly positive, and respectful of everyone’s time? I am also looking to test out a pilot program this year called the 6th Man Committee*. It is a committee that consists of Kin throughout D4 that is ready and able to assist with your projects should you not have the proper manpower to take on a new task or an existing task. The committee is focused on the smaller the clubs with 10 or less members. Please reach out to me for details. Have fun at FLC and enjoy the Fellowship whether you are getting physical in Brooks or if you are going for the podium in Calgary. John Tse [email protected] District Membership Director District 4 Allen and Cathleen Martin Past Governors/ Awards and Recognition Chair Welcome to a new Kin Year and FLC 2015! We are both very excited about awards and hope to motivate and inspire you to participate. Now let’s all be recognized for the hard work we all do! Awards: It’s a great feeling to stand up in front of all your peers and be acknowledged for the great work you and you clubs do. The www.d4kin.ca website has information on all current District and National awards that are available. Find someone in your club who is willing to keep track and encourage members to apply for these awards. If you don’t already have one, we encourage all clubs to implement an Awards Chairperson. If you need any information on awards, don’t hesitate to contact either one of use: [email protected] and [email protected] There are many awards that a club or Kin member can participate in. Returning Awards! District Quill Award District 4 Kin Pride Award District Kin Kids Award National Member Award of Excellence Here is a list of some of the awards that we’ll be presenting this weekend: Ken Pierce Membership Junior Growth Award (Clubs of 14 or less members with net increase of 3 or more) Ken Pierce Membership Senior Growth Award (Clubs of 15 or more members with net increase of 5 or more) Boake Efficiency Award Outstanding Boake Efficiency Award Outstanding Club Award Outstanding Zone Award Diane Rogers Kin Price Award – Participants We hope that this weekend will provide you with new Kin knowledge and a motivation to return to your clubs and make this a great year in District 4. Yours in Kin, Allen & Cathleen Martin Risk Managament Trena Marthaler What is Risk Management? Is your club managing its risks? Risks can come from various sources: e.g., uncertainty in financial impacts, threats from project failures, legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, injury and natural causes or disasters. As the District 4 Risk manager I can provide support/ advise to the clubs in the District in how to manage risks, informational support and how to connect with if things go wrong. Risk management is a proactive, continuous process that identifies, measures and manages those risks. It enables decision making as to whether a risk is acceptable or requires further action. Process leads to effective decision making, allowing projects and programs to achieve better results. It assists in clearly defined insurance needs and enables contingency plans to deal with the consequences. Did you know that the diligence in our reporting / updating the insurance forms has helped in reducing our overhead costs of insurance to the association? Please remember that You must report each event to Melanie at National to ensure you are covered- even if your club has its own additional insurance, as part of a National organization, your clubs ongoing communication with National will help in the proper coverage. Are your members covered after you update the reporting form? No- for additional coverage for your members, there is a separate fee for additional member coverage that clubs can opt into or do not have to. Running special events and projects present a variety of potential risk management issues. The Kin Canada website resource library has a lot of valuable information to help to help run your projects and club operations safely. If you have any questions you can contact Mélanie Nieson at [email protected] or call 800-742-5546 ext. 208. and she can also provide help and support in this area. The National site has information about insurance coverage and how to handle risk management needs in your club. These resources will help you handle your risk management needs with a step by step guide, corporate status booklets, an outline of club Risk Manager position and a summary of the National Insurance Coverage. Remember to stay safe and update the clubs insurance report and incorporation status by Nov 15. Vision: Campus Clubs Kin Canada requires the sponsor club to have a mentor for the first year of forming a campus club. My plan would be to make it a requirement of our district to extend that mentorship beyond one year. It will not be the sole responsibility of the sponsor club to take on this mentorship, but the collective of all clubs within the area of the campus club. For example the Calgary campus club would end up having a total of four mentors as there are four clubs within the city of Calgary. Reason for this plan would be that each club brings a different way of how a club operates, giving the campus club a wide range of choices. The campus club mentors can be appointed by the Campus Club Liaison, who in turn would be appointed by the district board. The mentors would work alongside the liaison updating the progress of the campus club. As for any new campus clubs for this year I have not received any confirmation of one being sponsored. However I have heard talk of a possible campus club at the University of Lethbridge, and interest being shown at Mount Royal University. I look forward to the challenges and the ever changing world of the Kin Campus program. If you have any ideas or recommendations that you feel could help, or you would like to be a Campus Club mentor let me know. Glenn. U of A Here are all the projects of the year. September 25-‐ Welcome Back BBQ October 4-‐ Run for the Cure October 21-‐ Blood Drive (group blood donation) November 6-‐ watching the bears and pandas game together as a group (our school's sport teams) November 22-‐ Feed the Hungry Other dates are not known but we know what we will be doing. December-‐ Toy Blitz with the Kinsmen hopefully or possibly our own club January-‐ 3-‐on-‐3 basketball tournament in support of KidSport, skating with the group February-‐ Kin Karaoke, KINdness day March-‐ Ronald McDonald house pancake breakfast, and another tournament like Pong for Prevention from last year April-‐ going away party Thanks! Nicole District Four Zone Boundaries ZONE A Spirit River Kinettes: (Picture 1) from Sat Sept 12 was the annual Hole in One Golf Tourney Quote from Shenda Jarvis "Thank you so much to our kin family for coming out. A big thanks to our service director Angela Jenkins, hubby Brent and sweet little Lily. Past Governor Patrick Dower and his lovely wife and Vice Governor Susan Dickson. My favourite bro in law and Depity Governor Rob MacCannell. My sis,Association Director, Terri MacCannell. Our kin from Grande Prairie club Edith Gillett and Harvey thanks so much for coming each and every year. The golf gods were not with us this year as far as weather, but it still is always a great time had by all. Congrats to Susan and Angela's mom as she won our loonie auction trip and she is off to sunny San Diego!!" Slave Lake Kinettes: (Picture 2, 2014 Ladies Night Out) Up-‐coming event-‐Sat Sept 19th Annual Ladies Night Out GP Kin: Up-‐coming Annual Children's variety show Friday Oct 30th. This year we decided to make it a themed event with prizes and goody bags for those who dress-‐ up. Children and families end up going for free as businesses in the community buy and donate the tickets back to the club. Picture from Protel 2014 Fort St. John Kin: Installations 2015 Splatter in The Valley Paintball and Camping weekend was help Aug 28-‐30 Quote from Fort St John Kin Club Facebook post, "On behalf of Our organizers, Ardy Mackay, Collin Budd and Jeanette Johnston , The Kin Club of Fort St John would like to thank all of the families and participants that came Splatter In Valley. We had an amazing time!!" Dawson Creek Kinsmen: Fri Sept 11 & Sat Sept 12 the 17th annual Glow ball Golf Tournament Quote from Grizz Micheals "As always we will be set up on hole three handing out a free Jell-‐O shot to everyone that stops by our tee box. We will also have ladder golf set up to play. $5 for 3 balls and the person with the highest score at the end of the night gets $100. All profits will go to the Kinsmen." ZONE B Presidents Beaumont Kin – Amy Bourque [email protected] Meet: 1st Thursday Camrose Kinettes – Christine Olson [email protected] Meet: 3rd Tuesday Camrose Kinsmen – Calvin Graham [email protected] Meet: 2nd & 4th Mondays Edmonton Kinettes – Alanna Cannell [email protected] Meet: 2nd Thursday Edmonton Kinsmen – Shawn Huculak [email protected] Meet: 1st & 3rd Thursdays Fort Edmonton Kin – Gary Lynch Welcome to FLC! The Party RocKIN Individual Travel Award has begun! From October 1st, 2015 to February 29th, 2016, post a photo on our Facebook Page (please see official rules for more info…that means keep reading….the whole newsletter! J) We can’t wait to see those pictures…..and let’s earn those extra kilometers! (again…read the rules on how you can do that!) Have a great FLC weekend! [email protected] Meet: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Leduc Kinettes – Caralea Skinner [email protected] Meet: 2nd Monday Leduc Kinsmen – Wes Tyson [email protected] Meet: 1st & 3rd Tuesday Provost Kinsmen – Jason Boerrichter [email protected] Meet: 1st & 3rd Tuesday Wainwright Kinsmen – Miles Sooroojpal [email protected] Meet: 1st & 3rd Wednesday Wetaskiwin Kinettes – Wendy Neufeld [email protected] Meet: 4th Tuesday U of A Campus Club – Nicole McRorie [email protected] Zone B Deputy Governors Yannick Tchania & Patti Fersovitch 1 2 Kinette Club Wetaskiwin JOIN us for a FUN night 17th Annual CF-AUCTION FOR TO RAISE FUNDS Cystic Fibrosis “Get a head start with your Christmas shopping” Saturday, November 7th, 2015 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #86 5003-‐52nd Ave ||Doors open at 6pm || ||TICKETS $15 || or GIFT BAG (worth $15)|| For more Details Contact: Wendy (780) 352-‐6907 Melonie (780) 352-‐ 0187 Dates to Remember WHAT Kin Kids Halloween Dance CF Auction District Bowling Christmas in November Insurance Reporting WHERE Edmonton Wetaskiwin Stettler Edmonton National HQ WHEN October 30 November 7 November 7 November 13 November 15 Redneck Kin Kurling Spring Zone Black & White Affair District Convention Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton Lethbridge January 29 & 30 March 12 April 16 April 28 - 30 Individual Travel Award Zone B! Official Information and Rules The “Party RocKIN Travel Award” is a program to reward people who travel during a portion of the Kin year, up to Spring Zone in March. As your Deputy Governors, we want to promote inter club relations and interaction to reinforce “Grow, Learn, Make Friends and Have Fun!” and its many benefits. This is an individual award so you don’t have to rely on the rest of your Club to be active but as always, the more the merrier! Have some fun with it. The contest runs from October 1st, 2015 to February 29th, 2016. What You Can Win: - Special Seating at Spring Zone Food and drinks with a Party RocKIN flare Various other surprises How You Can Achieve this Award: - - - Attend other Clubs’ meetings Attend Fall Leadership Conference Attend or volunteer at other Clubs’ functions Please note that your own Clubs’ meetings/events don’t count To be fair to all, it should be an “Officially Sanctioned Event” or otherwise authorized by the Deputy Governors and information sent out to all Clubs prior to the event so everyone can take part. If you are unsure please consult with one of your Zone B Deputy Governors and consideration may be given. When visiting get your picture taken with the Committee Chair of the event, if attending a meeting – a picture with the President of the Club’s meeting you are attending (or Chair). You must be at Spring Zone March 2016 to receive your prizes Remember to always travel safely and never drink and drive How to Enter: - - Grab your phone and hit the road. Post your picture, name, event and the amount of kms on our Facebook page Party Rockin Travel Award – Zone B (If using group pictures, each individual must submit) Deadline for entries is February 29th, 2016 You don’t have Facebook? Send to Zone B Deputy Governors (Patti & Yannick) at: [email protected] Want to earn extra kms? • have a black & white shooter with Patti – 10 extra kms • have a black & white shooter with Yannick – 10 extra kms • have a black & white shooter with both of us – 50 extra kms Post your picture on our Facebook page and earn more km’s! *One shooter earned per event! ZONE C – Anne Marie Newsham Fort McMurray Kinette Club It was a busy summer for the club. We club participated in The Canada Day Parade with a few of the Kinsmen members. From what I was told everyone had fun. July 10& 11 the girls help out The Kinsmen Club of Fort McMurray with West Coast Garden Party bartending from the pictures that I saw on our facebook page fun was had by all. July 11 we hosted a BBq at Wal Mart where we raised funds for our club. August the girls helped out once again with The Fort McMurray Kinsmens Club at the East Coast Garden once again the girls worked there bums off bartending and enjoying the Kinship of all who worked. To end off the summer and the kick off of another Kin year, The Kinette Club booked our local Camp Yogi for September long weekend and had a grand time who attended the camp out. Smokey Lake Kinette Club The Smokey Lake Kinette Club Participated in the Canada Parade. In August they had a Free Movie Night in the Park from all the posting on their Facebook page it was a big hit. Vegreville Kinette Club The Vegreville Kinette Club hosted there annual Golf Tournament In June as well as participated in the Canada Festivities. Fort Sasketchewan Kinette Club The summer has been a very busy one for us. We worked the FiFi Games and football games which is coming to an end in late October. We have completed our outdoor adult fitness park project of 9 pieces of outdoor equipment at the Pryor Park, the grand opening was on Wednesday September 16, 2015 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the media attendance. The Club is 13 hardworking ladies. Lac la Biche Kinette Club This summer has been pretty quiet as everyone as busy with their families. They are just getting back into the swing of things. ZONE D “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need” is done in a vast extent of ways. I would like to share a few upcoming events and service projects that the ladies in Zone D have coming up this fall. Innisfail Kinettes: Starting their fall off with their Dinner and Diamonds ladies evening. On November 14th 2015. The theme of this fun filled evening is Viva Las Vegas! Stettler Kinettes: Beginning on October 02-‐04,2015 with a beautiful playground build. Proudly announcing that they will be co-‐hosting the Montreal Canadian Alumni hockey game, along with the Stettler Minor Hockey Association on December 04,2015. Red Deer Kinettes : Very busy helping the Red Deer Kinsmen sell their Dream Home Lottery tickets , with the grand opening being on October 03 & 04,2015. Ponoka Kinettes: Starting off with their blood donor clinic on September 28,2015.In October with cleaning the local food bank. On December 05,2015 with their annual Company Christmas Party featuring hypnotist and a D.J. Submitted by : Christina York Zone D Kinette Deputy Governor 2015/2016 ZONE O Hi everyone! Jenn here; your Kinette O Zone DG. For those of you who don’t know me yet I am known by my Party Rockin team as the girl with the killer Spice Girl dance moves and my excitement towards being deputy governor this year and to get to know the wonderful people that make up our zone and District 4. I started my journey as DG in April at DLS where I learned a ton about my role and even more about Kin Canada. Along with my partner in crime, Rob Maccannell, we decided that we would like to travel together and attend both Kinsmen and Kinette meetings to get a better view of what each club has to offer to our wonderful association. In June, we did 4 executive installations that included that High River Kinsmen & Kinettes, the Okotoks Kinsmen and the Vulcan Kinettes. Then in early September we hosted the annual Joint Installation in Calgary which brought out the 4 Calgary clubs and the U of C Campus club! We also visited the Hanna Kinettes and have plans for more visits to the Calgary Kinettes & Stampede City Kinettes in October. I absolutely love my role as DG so far and I can’t wait to see what this year brings! Here are what the Kinettes Clubs in the O Zone have been up too so far this year! Kinette Club of Stampede City FLC 2015 Report Our Club’s membership is currently at 19 members with at least 2 more ladies who are eager to join us. Over the summer we volunteered for the Annual Kin Wheels project at the Stampede Grounds with the Calgary Kinsmen. We had our Casino at the end of August and have now begun the new Kin year with enthusiasm and excitement for what we have ahead. Our most current project is the sale of our cookbooks which were made from recipes submitted by our members and are for sale for $20. Upcoming projects include our Adopt-a-Family, helping the Calgary & Southern AB CF Chapter with their annual “Wrapping for a Cure” event, participating in Santa’s Secret Service (for Seniors), volunteering at our local food bank and sponsoring / volunteering for the Cinderella Project – just to name a few. We are very proud that 3 members of our club are part of the Party Rockin’ Team, 1 member is the National Kin Foundation Chair and of course we are thrilled and honoured to be the home club of NVP candidate Terri MacCannell! Respectfully submitted by Teri Lang President Kinette Club of High River The High River Kinettes got together a few times over the summer for work and play. Most of us worked Kin Wheels shifts at the Calgary Stampede as we do every year, and we also had our twoday casino in August. High River was a stop for Wild Pink Yonder, a trail ride across Alberta in support of breast cancer. The Kinsmen BBQ'd for the riders and the Kinettes enjoyed fellowship (aka wine) while assembling bagged lunches for them to enjoy on their ride the following day. We enjoyed our annual group campout at Carseland in August, along with a few Kinsmen & Kinettes from Calgary. We had gorgeous weather, and while some of the guys went golfing, the rest of us headed down to the river for basking in the sun, water fights and drifting down the river on deadfall (redneck tubing) by one resourceful Kinsmen. We are thrilled to have two members heading to Kin Kollege and expect them to come back to us full of great ideas and enthusiasm, which will be a great start to a busy year. We are running a Grey Cup raffle; purchasing and decorating a Christmas tree for the Okotoks Tree Festival; doing a work project for a Habitat for Humanity build in High River; hosting the 5th Annual LNO - Divas & Diamonds on April 16 (Mark Your Calendars) and moving it to a larger venue; and making plans for the 10th Anniversary of our club in May. We have lots of club fellowship activities planned as well including bubble soccer and a progressive restaurant night. We had four guests out to our September meeting, and hope to see plenty more over the next months. The High River Kinettes are looking forward to an action-packed, successful 2015-16. Deb Olmsted Elle Presidenté Kinette Club of High River Kinette Club of Hanna We haven't been up to much yet this year but we have made a Donation of Teddy Bears to the hospital and made a donation to the Sunshine Club(local Seniors) to help with a gazebo that they had built. We are looking into a few different fundraising ideas and hope to do a few new things this year! YIK Nadine Breadner President Kinette Club of Vulcan Our club hasn't been up to much so far but I sat at our fall fair being security wearing my kin uniform recently! We have our annual Ladies Night Out in March, proceeds going to a local organization. And our Christmas Craft fair on Nov 22, which is always sold out for vendors. Over the summer we didn't have much going except keeping our trees watered in our walking path loop. We are also looking forward to taking part in the upcoming National day of KINDNESS and hope to take part in the blood drive. So that is pretty much us in a bv nutshell. YIK Lynn Surman Vulcan Kinettes Kinette Club of Calgary The Kinette Club of Calgary now has 41 members and continues to expand! I had a chance to install their executive at the Annual Joint Installation at Heritage Park in early September and I was really impressed with how many members they had attend! It was great to see all of them and see a bunch of new faces! They will be cooking for Made by Momma as a service project and are volunteering for the Alziemers walk and run. They have started the planning for Adopt a Family, and in the New Year they will have The Cinderella Project and were also hosting Spring Zone along with the Calgary Kinsmen. We are also planning a pub night fundraiser/fellowship for early in The New Year. That is just a few things that we have on our agenda, I'm sure other things will come up after we have major speakers night in January. YIK Paula Peckford Kin Club of Bassano The Bassano Kinsmen club turned a new leaf this year when they officially became a Kin Club and now have 3 Kinettes in their club! Rob and I traveled out there in mid-September and were excited to see that they have joined together so well! They are actively looking for new members and have some fantastic ideas for upcoming projects! They are excited about their newly combined club and I look forward to seeing what this year brings for them and to see them at FLC and District Convention. I look forward to seeing everyone at FLC! YIK Jennifer Zyerveld Kinette O Zone DG Party Rockin Team 2015/2016 ZONE F Nancy Johnson D4 Zone F Kinette DG [email protected] Brooks Kinettes President: Shiela Laverty [email protected] Vice President/Registrar/Risk Management: Leslie Lyster Secretary: Jolene Philpott Treasurer: Nadine Sanford Service: Trisha Nordfjeld Installations: TBA Meetings: 4th Monday monthly Service Projects and Upcoming Events: November 14th Home Party & Christmas Craft Fair November 23rd Christmas meeting / Freezer appetizers February 13th Family Dance March 19th Ladies Night Out Claresholm Kinettes President: Ramona Hart [email protected] Vice President: Heather Moore Secretary: Eyrne Price Treasurer: Shannon Cly Risk Manager: Launa Deering Installations: September Meetings: 1st Monday every month (Sept-June) 6:30 Service Projects and Upcoming Events: Back Pack Program October 31st Halloween Dance Pub Night Exercise Park (early stages!) November 21st Christmas Craft Fair re-vamping Ladies Night Out Coaldale Kinettes Executive President: Angela Rosenau [email protected] Past President: Meredith McNeill Secretary: Megan Curtis Treasurer: Tricia Mitchell Director: Rita Gensorek Registrar: Dorothy Larson Risk Management: Megan Curtis Bingo/Casino: Charlotte Van Ryn & Meredith McNeill CF: Rita Gensorek Membership: Rita Gensorek Installations: June 2015 Meetings: varied with meeting room availability Serivice Projects & Upcoming Events: Seniors Teas Coaldale Famly Fest serving food at Jenny Emery School playground build November 14th Ladies Night Out Bingos Concession at the Kinsmen Demo Derby Lethbridge Kinettes Executive President: Ashley Fox [email protected] Vice President: Amber Standen Past President/Risk Management/Communications: Denea Parker Secretary/Fellowship: Naomi Froese Treasurer: Tami Pederson Service/Awards: Suzie Longman Membership: Amber Ruest Installations: June 19, 2015 Meeting dates: New Website: lethbridgekinettes.ca Serivice Projects & Upcoming Events: August 18th Whoop-Up Days Parade August 21st & 22nd 3rd Annual Fast Forward Garage Sale September 13th ALS Walk September 19th Farmer's Market April 28, 29 & 30th District Kinvention Medicine Hat Kinettes Executive President: Jaime Gale [email protected] Vice President/Risk Management: Margo Dick Past President: Lisa Maggrah Secretary/Registrar: Davina Thuroo Treasurer: Brenda Gering-Dunn Service Director: Lisa Dixon Membership: Charlie Englot Communications Director: Rachael Roulston & Nicole Nugent Membership: 18 Installations: September 11 Meeting dates: regular meetings second Monday each month 6:30 executive meetins 4th Monday as needed Website: medicinehatkinettes.ca Serivice Projects & Upcoming Events: Annual projects are M&M BBQ Easter Basket for the Women's Shelter Christmas Hampers and Kids Christmas Boxes Shamrock Bottle Depot Bottle Drive CF coin boxes making lunch at the Champion Centre Terry Fox Run Great Strides Walk District 4 Amazing Race! (Lst years cancelled due to lack of attendance). January 15th & 16th Casino March 12, 2016 Ladies Night Out Internally, the Club is having a Colors Seminar October 3rd, planning a Family Pumbkin Carving eventan evening with a Psychic November 23, Movie and Wine and another Surprise Breakfast! Milk River Kinettes Executive President: Shawna Desjardins [email protected] Vice President/Risk Management: Amber Galts (new member!) Past President/Membership: Nancy Johnson Secretary: Jeralyn Goldsmith (new member!) Treasurer: Kim Swanson Registrar: Tammy Maggrah Membership: 8 Installations: TBA Meeting dates: regular meetings monthly 3rd Tuesday Serivice Projects & Upcoming Events: Annual Terry Fox Run & Kids Carnival Halloween Fun day & Treat Bags Christmas Craft Fair Christmas baking & nickie-nickie nine doors delivery Zones for Zone F Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Chocolate Bingo Fall 2016 Ladies Night Out When: January 29th & 30th, 2016 Where: Jasper Place Curling Club, 16521 – 107 Ave, Edmonton Cost: $250 per Team (4 to a team, includes Saturday Night Dinner for the team) For the non-curlers: Saturday Dinner $30 per person First draw will be Friday night and the finals will be after the dinner on Saturday. No curling on Sunday! Host Hotel: Double Tree (formerly Mayfield Inn) 16615 – 109 Ave, Edmonton 1-800-661-9804 Book early! Rooms are being held until Dec 30, 2015. Booking code: Redneck Kin Kurling $155 per night/double occupancy. Inlcudes 2 queen beds & full hot breakfast buffet! See hotel for upgrades. Register early!! Limit of 24 teams! Contact LeAnne or Karen for more info. LeAnne Christiansen [email protected] 780-904-9532 Come dressed as your favourite Redneck! Karen McBride [email protected] 587-985-9653 Prizes for best costume and many more! When: January 29th & 30th, 2016 Where: Jasper Place Curling Club, 16521 – 107 Ave, Edmonton Cost: $250 per Team (4 to a team, includes Saturday Night Dinner for the team) For the non-curlers: Saturday Dinner $30 per person REGISTRATION FORM Club Name:_______________________________ Contact Name:____________________________ Contact Ph#:______________________________ Contact Email :_____________________________ TEAM #1 TEAM #2 Player #1 Name:___________________________ Player #1 Name:___________________________ Player #2 Name:___________________________ Player #2 Name:___________________________ Player #3 Name:___________________________ Player #3 Name:___________________________ Player #4 Name:___________________________ Player #4 Name:___________________________ Name:____________________ Dinner Only Names: Name:____________________ Name:____________________ Name:____________________ Name:____________________ Name:____________________ Registration Deadline is January 15th, 2016. You will not be considered registered until payment is received. Please send cheque Payment to: Kinette Club of Edmonton Attn: Karen McBride PO Box 107, 9100 Walterdale hill Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3 Please send e-Transfer payment to: [email protected] Note in message that payment is for Redneck Kin Kurling.