THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS

To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and

serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high

idealism, which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Adopted at the 1924 International Convention and rededicated at the International Conventions in 1974 and 1999, held in Denver, Colorado.

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President Jack Forhan, Denver Tech Center Immediate Past Pres. Ted Bohlen, Alliance Vice President Dave Webster, Denver Secretary Ramona Richers, Arvada-Jefferson Treasurer Bob Curtis, Cheyenne Directors:

Paulette Barney, Golden Nuggets Joe Breman, Grand Junction Dan Cook, Denver Tech Center Steve Cooper, Castle Rock

Bill Flint, Ute Pass/Woodland Park Dick Lisseveld, Alameda West Jean Marchand, Loveland Gold K Bill Miller, Ute Pass/Woodland Park Thom Nolan, Lakewood Neal Price, Alameda West Dave Rogers, Foothills Boulder Ron Seybold, Alamosa

Marti Walker, Colorado Springs Gaylen Williams, Loveland

Ex-officio: Governor Bert West, Ute Pass/Woodland Park Governor Elect Bob Garretson, Ft. CollinsEyeopeners Past Governor Kelly Steck James, Lakewood

FUTURE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT EVENTS

DISTRICT CONVENTION

2012 Alamosa, CO August 02-05

MIDWINTER CONFERENCE 2012 Longmont , Colorado February 17-19

FUTURE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

2012 New Orleans June 28 - July 1 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia June 26 - 30

KEY LEADER WEEKENDS 2011 Mountain Chalet, Aspen Oct 07 - Oct 09 2011 Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School Oct 14 - Oct 16

2012 Key Club District Convention Apr 13 - Apr 15

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION BOARD

2010-2011

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DIVISION CAUCUSES

Clubs with representation of seven or less will need to find a corner to meet in or hotel lobby or poolside or under a tree

or not at all.

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Division Caucuses – Saturday Afternoon Div 1 None Div 2 None Div 3 None Div 4 Hospitality Suite Div 5 None Div 6 None Div 7 None Div 8 None Div 9 Centennial Div 10 None Div 11 Divide Div 12 Fremont Div 13 None Div 14 Gold Camp Div 15 El Paso Div 16 Avondale Div 17 None Div 18 None

Remember, at this division caucus you should also start the selection process for electing your Lt. Governor for 2012-2013

if you have not already done so.

Kiwanis International President Sylvester Neal

2010-2011

Syl has belonged to the Kiwanis Club of The Valley, Auburn since 2003. He is a

former member of the Kiwanis Clubs of Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska, and earned Kiwanian of the Year honors four times. He served as governor of the Pacific Northwest District in 2002-03. He is a life member of

Kiwanis International and a Diamond-level George F. Hixson

Fellow of the Kiwanis International Foundation. Before joining the international board, Syl served on international committees for youth services, Children’s

Miracle Network Telethon, Kiwanis membership diversity, and membership growth-North America. Syl is a retired Alaska state fire marshal. In addition to

his involvement in Kiwanis, he has chaired the Alaska State Fire Commission on Fire Prevention and Control and served on the board of Alaskans for Drug Free

Youth and two community college boards. He has also held volunteer positions with United Way, Special Olympics and served as chairman of the Alaska Fallen Firefighters Memorial fundraising committee. He is an ordained deacon in his church and received the Citizen Volunteer Award from the Anchorage School District.

Syl and his wife, Doris, are parents of five children and have seven grandchildren.

Kiwanis Kids

Kiwanis Kids

includes

three

programs for

elementary

school

students

between the ages of 6 and 12. In each, the

lessons of leadership and

self-development are introduced through

learning to plan, setting goals, working with

others, and celebrating successes. The

programs are broken into three components:

service, character education, and academic achievement.

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GOD BLESS AMERICA

God bless America Land that I love.

Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam.

God bless America, my home sweet home

Star-Spangled Banner

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming.

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming.

And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free an the home of the brave.

AULD LANG SYNE

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never bro’t to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne; We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne

Patriotic & Other Songs

STEPHEN T. HILL Kiwanis Club of Norwalk, Connecticut

Kiwanis International Trustee

and Counselor to the Rocky Mountain District

Stephen T. Hill of Milford, Connecticut, was elected to a

three-year term as a trustee of Kiwanis International (KI) in July

2011 at the 96th annual international convention in Geneva,

Switzerland.

Stephen is a member of the Norwalk, Connecticut, Kiwanis Club

where he has served as distinguished club president and

secretary, treasurer and Key Club advisor. He was distinguished

governor of the New England District in 2001-02 and served the

district as finance and fundraising chairman, as well as new-club

building chairman; and treasurer, finance chairman and board

member of the Kiwanis Foundation of New England. He is the

recipient of the district foundation’s Cantor Level Red Jacket

and the Key Club Key of Honor. In 2002, he served on the

international membership growth and new-club building

committee.

A Hixson fellow, Stephen is a Tablet of Honor recipient and is a

member of the Heritage Society of the Kiwanis International

Foundation.

Outside of Kiwanis, Stephen is the owner of Stephen T. Hill, PC,

a certified public accounting firm. He has served as treasurer of

the Norwalk YMCA for nine years and the Mid Fairfield Child

Guidance Center for five years. He also is a Past Master and

Mason of the Year of Ansantawae Lodge No. 89 in Milford,

Connecticut, and is board chairman and mentor to a local

Masonic teenaged girls youth group.

Stephen and his wife, Michelle, have one daughter.

Kiwanis International empowers people at every

stage of life to become competent, capable, and

compassionate leaders by helping them learn to

help others. Through its Service Leadership

Programs, Kiwanis enables its youngest leaders to

serve their communities,

opening doors for them to

change the world.

Builders Club is the

largest service organization

for middle school students

(ages 12 to 14), and is

student led.

Community-based Builders Clubs also may be

established at community facilities such as

churches and libraries.

35,000 members worldwide

1,500 clubs in five countries

Builders Club

.

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DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 2010-2011

Past Int’l President Noris Lusche, Foothills Golden K Admin Boundaries Pam Bilby, Lakeside/Wheat Ridge Aktion Club Carl Shinn, Arvada Builders Clubs Dawn Ignatius,Ute Pass/Woodland Park Bulletin Editor Pam Bilby, Lakeside/Wheat Ridge Bylaws and Resolutions Tom Sullivan, Lakewood Circle K Administrator David Meyer, Castle Rock Club Leadership Education Russ Adsit, South Denver Community Services Helen Pietranczyk, Ken-Caryl District Convention Pam Bilby, Lakeside/Wheat Ridge Finance and Fundraising Bob Garretson, Ft. Collins Eye Openers Human & Spiritual Dick Lisseveld, Alameda West International Convention Bob Garretson, Ft. Collins Eye Openers K-Kids Administrator Erma Steck, Lakewood Key Club Administrator David L. Harris, Alameda West Key Leader Administrator Barb Fuller, Alameda West Kiwanis International Foundation Bill Flint, Ute Pass/Woodland Park Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute Theresa Rapstine, Denver Membership Growth Kelly Steck James, Lakewood Mid-Winter Conference Pam Bilby and Ramona Richers Past District Governors Rich Emerson Personnel Kelly Steck James Public Relations Margy Greer Risk Management Larry Howell, Ft. Collins Eye Openers Stars of Tomorrow Warren Mitchell, Greeley Youth Services Andy Steck, Lakewood Website Rogers Coke III, Golden Nuggets Young Children: Priority One Paulette Barney, Golden Nuggets

Abbot Gean Brighton

Allen Clark Cheyenne

Alley Larry Monte Vista

Anderson Walter Evergreen

Baxter Robert Casper Golden K

Bjorklund Guy Thermopolis

Bollacker Brian Englewood

Brannan Stephen Green Mountain

Brooks Walter Pikes Peak

Coleman Nelli Delta

Cooper Gordon Pueblo

Cumpsten Linda Windsor

Dubois Edward Golden

Eade William South Denver

Emmanual Robert Durango

Fournier Joseph Rampart Range

Gendreizig Hank Pikes Peak

Graham Keith Steel City, Pueblo

Greene Dr. Fred South Denver

Hanna Audrey Englewood

Hendrickson Fred Denver Club

Inman Donald Longmont

Kaye Jim Jackson

Lange Ralph Loveland Golden K

Layborn Hale Fort Collins

Lumm Joe Evergreen

Mallory Elgin Grand Junction

Mathison E. Cheyenne

Montgomery Donald Alamosa

Moore Ross Estes Park

Neas Irlan Steamboat Springs

Nelson William Laramie

Phillips Jack Applewood

Price Neal Alameda West

Slough Virgil Cheyenne

Thomas Richard Cheyenne

Towater Audrey Scottsbluff

Wakefield Terry Grand Junction

Wride Anne Loveland Golden K

Wysock Bernard Loveland Golden K

Yeager Lawrence Alliance

Young Frank Young Longmont Golden K

Zachman James Cheyenne

IN MEMORIAM 2010-2011

Listed above are the Rocky Mountain District Kiwanians reported by clubs to Kiwanis

International as deceased between August 06, 2010 and August 06, 2011

Whatever we have done for ourselves

alone dies with us.

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Kiwanis International Convention New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

June 28-July 1, 2012

In New Orleans, jazz fi lls the streets, mingling with the aroma of hot beignets. Pralines stick in your teeth as you watch the riverboats paddle by. It’s sensory

overload in this little corner of the American South that’s big on European flavor. It’s a place like no other. It’s New Orleans. And you’re different here. So come be a part of the big crowd that’s expected in New Orleans for

convention! Experience the workshops, entertainment, business and celebration of 25 years of women in Kiwanis. Together, let’s

recognize our successes and make plans for the future. Stimulate your senses in New Orleans, June 28-July 1, 2012!

Branford Marsalis joins lineup

World-renowned saxophonist

Branford Marsalis will entertain Kiwanians and guests in New Orleans during a special ticketed concert Friday, June 29, also featuring Aaron Neville.

Marsalis has always been a man of numerous musical interests, from jazz, blues and funk to such classical music projects as his Fall 2008 tour with Marsalis Brasilianos. The three-time

Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music, the label he founded in 2002 that has allowed him to

produce both his own projects and those of the jazz world’s most promising new and established artists.

Kiwanis International and its family of clubs partners with organizations and agencies that meet our highest

standards. The standards include, but are not limited to:

Like-minded mission

Impact to community - both locally and globally

Commitment to serving youth

Provide leadership opportunities for members

Enhance the club experience

Attract current and new members

We encourage all of our Kiwanis-family clubs to engage with our International partners, especially if their work is relevant in a club’s local community.

Feel free to suggest an additional partner by contacting service@kiwanis.org.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

MARCH OF DIMES

TRULY MOVING PICTURES

UNICEF

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do

everything, but I can do something. And I

will not let what I cannot do interfere with

what I can do. ~Edward Everett Hale

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Working together for children

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS

1972 to 2010 Year Name Club 1971-72 Neil Gerhart East Colorado Springs 1972-73 Harold L. Rust * Thornton 1973-74 Richard C. Tucker Capital City, Denver 1974-75 Dr. G. Bruce Bartels Chadron 1975-76 Robert E. Colony Bookcliff, Grand Junction 1976-77 Leonard Hurrelbrink La Junta 1977-78 Noris A. Lusche South Denver 1978-79 Dr. Richard Peterson Alamosa 1979-80 Lawrence Hegstrom Pueblo 1980-81 Joseph F. DeSort Lakeside 1981-82 Howard L. Bauder * Casper 1982-83 Dr. Jackson L. Hammitt Chadron 1983-84 Dwight D. Bonham * Cheyenne 1984 Harold L. Rust * Brighton 1984-85 Paul J. Cordova, Jr. Trinidad 1985-86 Erick B. Erikson * Green Mountain, Lakewood 1986-87 John H. LePenske * East Jeffco, Lakewood 1987-88 Raymond A. Wallander Rampart Range, Co Springs 1988-89 Warren Mitchell Greeley 1989-90 Rod E. Ellerbusch * Lakewood 1990-91 Dr. Rodney S. Bisbee Sheridan 1991-92 Frederick D. Paige Columbine, Littleton 1992-93 Thomas C. Sullivan Denver 1993-94 Michael A. Usher Greeley 1994-95 Robert S. Rowland Cheyenne 1995-96 Walter A. Stowe Glenwood Springs 1996-97 Neal Y. Price* Ute Pass, Woodland Park 1997-98 Verle Meister Cheyenne 1998-99 Michael R. Anderson Denver 1999-00 Theodore W. Bohlen, Jr. Alliance 2000-01 Dennis Heckart Riverton 2001-02 Don Baker Durango 2002-03 John Elliott Denver Tech Center 2003-04 Mary Villalba Castle Rock 2004-05 Paulette Barney Miner’s Valley 2005-06 George Kinzer Columbine, Littleton 2006-07 Shannon Stowe Glenwood Springs 2007-08 Charles R. Ziegler Pikes Peak 2008-09 Rich Emerson Grand Junction 2009-10 Kelly Steck James Lakewood *Deceased

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1 baby dies

every 9 minutes

and 346 babies

will die during

this convention

With The

ELIMINATE

Project, Kiwanis

International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate

maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease

steals the lives of 60,000 innocent babies and 30,000

mothers each year. The effects of the disease are

excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated,

painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light

and touch. Imagine being unable to comfort your

newborn baby as it slowly dies.

To eliminate MNT from the Earth by 2015, 129 million

mothers and their future babies must be immunized.

This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage,

transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will

take $110 million — and the dedicated work of

UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.

Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to tackle iodine

deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most

significant public health successes of the 20th

century. We will eliminate MNT from the face of the

Earth. And in doing so, the project will reach the

poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with

additional lifesaving health care. The end of this one

disease means the beginning of better health for so many

families.

Come and learn how the Kiwanis family is going to save these babies!

Dawn Ignatius will conduct two forums on the

Eliminate Project in the Gold Camp room -

Friday morning at 10:45 a.m.

Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Strategic Plan

The International Board of Trustees and Kiwanis members globally have a vision: To turn Kiwanis into one of the most effective volunteer service organization in the world. As such, Kiwanis will be a powerful voice for children everywhere, responding to needs globally and acting as a premier provider of programs that

develop capable and ethical leaders.

We are well on our way.

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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS 2010-2011

President Sylvester Neal, Auburn, Washington President-elect Alan Penn, Medina, Ohio Immed. Past Pres Paul Palazzolo, Springfield, Illinois VP/Treasurer Tom DeJulio, Bronxville, New York Executive Director Stan Soderstrom, Indianapolis, Indiana Trustees Bascom Allen, Sr. Starkville, Mississippi John Button, Ridgetown, Ontario Canada Randol (Randy) Delay, Houston, Texas Pam Fleming, Sheffield, Alabama Piero Grasso, Bergamo, Italy William E. “Ed” Hutchinson, Cape May, New Jersey James S. Jennings, Green Valley, Arizona John “Johnny” Johnson, Marietta, George Oscar Knight III, San Diego, California Tadao Oda, Sendai, Japan Susan Petrisin, Lansing, Michigan Jerome Peuler Jr, La Plata, Maryland Stewart Ross, North Mankato, MN Wen-Pin Su, Tainan City, Taiwan Sjoerd R.J. Timmermans, Voorburg, Netherlands Robert Vande Rieviere, Alberta, Canada

PAST INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

(HIGHEST OFFICE HELD)

Ted R. Johnson Int’l President, 1962-71 Noris A. Lusche Int’l President, 1982-90 John E. Gorsuch Int’l Vice President, 1948-50 Rod Ellerbusch Int’l Vice President, 1993-97 George W. Wolfe Int’l Trustee, 1922-23 Edmond C. van Diest Int’l Trustee, 1929-32 Harry D. MacDonald Int’l Trustee, 1936-38 Douglas Wasson Int’l Trustee, 1974-78 Michael R. Anderson Int’l Trustee, 2002-05 Warren Mitchell Current Int’l Trustee, 2011-2014

Young Children: Priority One (YCPO), an ongoing service

program of Kiwanis International, addresses the needs of

young children. All clubs are encouraged to carry out at least

two YCPO projects per calendar year, though many clubs are

able to do more—helping children, families, and communities.

Change the First 5 Years and You Change Everything

Children’s needs vary from community to community. With Young Children Priority One, your club can assess what the youngest members in your area need the most, then address those needs with the full support of Kiwanis International behind you.

Young Children Priority One focuses on children prenatal through age 5 through four areas:

maternal and child health

child care and development

parent education and support

safety and pediatric trauma

This program lets clubs choose what causes to support, what services to perform and what fundraisers are most appropriate.

Clubs participating in Young Children: Priority One, Read Around the World, and Kiwanis One Day projects should complete the online banner patch request form.

Forum: State of the World’s Young Children When: Friday, August 12th @ 10:45 a.m.

Facilitator: Paulette Barney

Young Children: Priority One

Aktion club is the only community-service club for

adults living with disabilities. Aktion Club allows members to develop initiative and leadership skills in serving their communities while enabling their integration into society.

More than 400 clubs in eight nations

The fastest-growing program within Kiwanis Int’l

Aktion Club originated in Florida in 1987 and was

adopted as an official sponsored program of Kiwanis International in 2000

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Aktion Club

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT OFFICERS 2010-2011

Bob Garretson Governor-Elect

Pam Bilby Secretary/Treasurer

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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to

changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Bert West Governor

Kelly Steck-James Immediate Past Governor

Rocky Mountain District Events

Mountain Chalet - Aspen, CO

October 7-9, 2011

Windy Peak – Bailey, CO

October 14-16, 2011

Do you know a student that is a leader or a want-

to-be leader? Key Leader is just the place. It’s a

chance to grow and learn about yourself in a

supportive, fun weekend event. Guaranteed your

students will come home energized and ready to

take on the Key Club year or even start a Key

Club in your school. Come to the Key Leader

forum to learn more. Better yet, come for the

weekend!

There is leadership potential in

everyone who wants to serve.

Students ages 14 - 18 Price: $200*

*Key Club members get a $25

discount thanks to the International Kiwanis Foundation.

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SPONSORED LEADERSHIP 2010-2011

Jon Ruff RMD Circle K Governor

Colorado State University

Hello Kiwanians! My name is Austin Good of the Loveland High School Key Club in Loveland, CO. I am currently serving as the Governor for the Key Clubs of the Rocky Mountain District. Key Club has become a passion of mine and has helped shape who I am today. I am really excited to be here to meet the people that have made Key Club more then just a high school service organization. Kiwanis has done so many amazing things that have helped both Key Club and the children of the world. On behalf of Key Club I want to thank all of you for the support and help that you have provided us, and I look forward to working with you and the rest of the Kiwanis Family in the year ahead.

Hey! My name is Jon Ruff and I am a Sophmore I/O Psychology student at Colorado State University. I went to high school in Bozeman, Montana and joined Key club my junior year and by the end of that year I had gained a unbreakable passion for this organization. After just a month in Key club I went to my first convention, and Kiwanians, I was hooked; so hooked that I had promised myself at that first convention that I would fix my division. At the next convention I was elected Lieutenant Governor with three clubs over three hours apart. I ended that year with a 400% increase in convention attendance, two new clubs, and a new division based out of my division's clubs. My freshman year in college I found a CKI club, and with the help of passionate Key clubbers, CKI members, and Kiwanis members I hope to have a similar outcome for our district this year. I am the kind of guy that is so excited about CKI, sometimes it scares others. I work sporadically and often fix CKI related problems through text messages and e-mails without realizing it. But the one thing modern technology can not fix is the Rocky Mountain District,

"If you're not emotional about the work you're doing, we're not doing it right." - Jamie Lee Curtis (KI ICON 2011)

Austin Good RMD Key Club Governor

Loveland High School

THANK YOU—DISTRICT CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Convention Co-Chairs William Flint Alan Arbuckle Registration Ramona Richers Barbara Obert Credentials Convention Committee General Convention Help Colorado Springs Marti Walker Steve Dierks Floy Kennedy Pikes Peak Patsy Thompson Kelly Muse Monument Hill Jo Carroll Ute Pass/Woodland Park Jenny Cowan John Todd John Schaefer Rampart Range Al Ziegler Elections Mike Anderson Sergeant-At-Arms Ron Seybold District Store Monument Hill District Support John Bilby, Bud Obert, Gene Goldsworth Golf Tournament John Todd Golf Sponsors Broadmoor Hotel Triple Crown Casino Schaefer Agency, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Monument Pikes Peak Kiwanis Club McWilliams Roofing Cripple Creek Victor Gold Mining Company Forest Ridge Living by Midstates Woodland Park Surgical Taco Bell Empire Title Chapel Hills Self Storage Park State Bank Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau Southside Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar The Bank at the Broadmoor The Michael Garman Museum Flood Realty, Inc. Walmart Wilson Sporting Goods

Thanks to the convention committee for all their help in the planning and implementation of this 92nd Annual District Convention. We could not have done it without them! Also, a great big thank you goes out to the Golf Sponsors for their help in making this year’s Golf Tournament so successful.

Pam

Pam Bilby, Convention General Manager Rocky Mountain District Convention 2011

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS 2010 - 2011

Mike Keim Division 1

Dave Webster Division 3

Kathy Lee Division 5

LeAnn Zetmeir Division 7

Carol Ripka Division 2

John Schaefer Division 4

Ron Moore Division 6

Joe O’Donnell Division 8

One more helping hand.

One more life touched.

REVEAL YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL

Keep it in the family Tap into the potential of people who already know about Kiwanis

When to do it: September

Sponsor a Service Leadership Program (SLP) for youth or adults living with disabilities. Does your club sponsor a Service Leadership Program? If not, why not start now? Many schools and the students they serve would benefit from your guidance, plus, sponsoring an SLP is an instant service project. Aktion Club opens up new opportunities for service and gives adults living with disabilities a sense of purpose, too.

Invite parents, teachers and administrators to get to know your club. If your club already sponsors an SLP, it’s time to invite the parents, teachers and administrators to your club. Many people don’t even know that programs, such as Circle K International or Key Club are part of the Kiwanis family. Invite those stakeholders to your club and give them a chance to see Kiwanis values in action.

Host a special event to honor youth and mingle with their parents. Honor the graduates of the Key Club you sponsor and invite their parents. Host an event at the local grade school where you sponsor a BUG program or Terrific Kids some of those parents may be inspired by Kiwanis—and your club.

Follow up and invite them to join. 100 percent of the people you “don’t” ask to join Kiwanis will not join. Once you’ve made contact with potential members of the SLP youth, invite them to join. You never know if you don’t ask!

Walk the talk Show your club, division and district how to lead and grow When to do it: October

Decide on a creative membership campaign. Based on the interests of your club members, establish a one-day event or ongoing contest to encourage each club member to be part of the growth effort. Promote the campaign heavily and through multiple channels—talk about it at every meeting, include specifics in the newsletters and send reminders via e-mail. Members need to know the goal, the timeline, the reward and each member’s role in growing your club.

Be the first to bring in a new member. Lead by example. Demonstrate the importance of membership growth within his or her own club by inviting and initiating the first member of the 2010-11 year. Then challenge each member to follow your lead. Wear your bronze key lapel pin proudly and encourage every club member to earn at least this level of recognition through the 1-2-3 You Hold the Key program.

Establish a focused timeline. A membership campaign jump-starts a recruiting effort and focuses energy on bringing in guests for an established period of time. Most campaigns run about 30 days, although you may want to factor in a period to promote the campaign before it actually starts.

Set a goal and achieve it. Be S.M.A.R.T. in setting campaign goals:

Specific: How many new members would your club like to add and what factors helped you choose this number? Let every member know of the goal and their part in attaining it.

Measurable: How will you track your progress? Update your members at each meeting about where you are in reaching your goal.

Attainable: What steps will you take to reach your goal? You’ve probably heard “a goal without a plan is a dream.” If you want everyone to take part in the campaign, make sure they have the tools they’ll need to promote the Kiwanis

mission.

Realistic: Are you willing and able to reach this goal? Club leaders should know what growth your club is capable of and use that knowledge to set a specific and realistic goal.

Time bound: How long should we work toward this goal? The contest should have a set deadline to keep motivation strong.

Make it fun! Get creative with your contests. Announce contest winners and recognize their victory with a specific prize or reward. Let prospects see that you have fun at every meeting. Everyone wins in a successful growth campaign!

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Jack Gianola Division 16

LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS, 2010-2011 (CONTINUED)

Jack Schwartz Division 15

Jan Brown Reed Division 18

Dick Lisseveld Division 9

Heidi Storz Division 11

Terri Lorenzon Division 13

Rex Myers Division 10

Jon Mangino Division 12

Greg Henika Division 14

Barry Cook Division 17

3:00 p.m. - HOUSE OF DELEGATES Summit Ballroom, 4th Floor 5:00 p.m. Call to Order Invocation - Past Governor George Kinzer Introduction of Parliamentarian and Sergeant at Arms Report on Registration & Credentials Report on Resolutions

Report on Proposed Amendments Nomination and Election of Officers Convention Attendance Award Report on Elections Retirement of Immediate Past Governor Introduction/Installation of 2011-2012 Lt. Governors Introduction/Installation of 2011-2012 District Executive Director Introduction/Installation of 2011--2012 Immediate Past Governor Introduction and Installation of 2011-2012 Governor-Elect Introduction and Installation of 2011-2012 Governor Passing of Governor’s Banner Passing of Governor’s Gavel Remarks by Governor Designate Remarks by Governor Join Hands for “Auld Lang Zyne” Meeting is adjourned.

6:00 p.m. -RMDK Reception (cash bar) Garden Room, 1st Floor

7:15 p.m. - Bert’s Banquet Summit Ballroom, 4th Floor 11:00 p.m. The “Country Club” Western Band

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011

8:15 a.m.—Board Meeting Gold Camp Room 12:00 p.m. Governor Designate Bob Garretson and the 2011-2012 Board of Directors. 8:30 a.m.—Club Leadership Education Centennial Pat Leonard, Club Leadership Educator

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG

You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag;

And forever, in peace, may you wave. You're the emblem of the land I love, The home of the free and the brave.

Every heart beats true, for the Red, White, & Blue,

Where there's never a boast or brag; But, should auld acquaintance be forgot,

Keep your eye on the grand old flag

(opening session 2011)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 (continued)

KIWANIS TIP -

Make your club about service. Don’t forget: members join to do

service—6 million hours of service each year! Find out what service

needs exist in your community and what type of service interests

your members. Conduct a Community Analysis within your

community to help you ensure your club’s projects and services

are still needed and identify new initiatives your club can support.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 (continued) 10:30 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (Sixth Set) 11:45 a.m. Forum #2 Gold Camp Room “The Eliminate Project” One baby dies every 9 minutes…….. it’s painful…..it’s preventable……It’s shameful. The Kiwanis family will eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) by 2015. Come learn how you and your club can immediately save lives. ~ Dawn Ignatius, District Eliminate Chair

Forum #3 Fremont “Kids Against Hunger” is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide fully nutritious food to hungry children around the world. At packaging events, volunteers package food (rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and vitamins) into 6 serving packages. Each 6 serving bag can be prepared in less than 20 minutes by adding it to boiling water. Ken is prepared to share pictures from his recent trip to Haiti. Find out how your club can participate.

~Ken Bradley, Satellite Director “Kids Against Hunger” program

Forum #4 El Paso “What is START 2 Achieve.org?” Learn more about this program that strives to “Keep Kids in School.” Hear about the results of this education program designed to assist academically underachieving middle and high school students. Find out what Kiwanians can do to help the under-achievers in their local schools. ~Ray and Carol Wallander, Facilitators

Forum #5 Divide “Fundraising can be FUN, besides raising money and attracting new members” Fundraising is service, too! Join us for a time of sharing our successful fundraising events. Come prepared to share your challenges as well as successes. Find out how to be as effective as possible and raise as much money as possible. All the while, engaging your membership in an enjoyable encounter so they come back and invite their friends.

~Russ Adsit, RMDK Master Instructor

Forum #6 Avondale “How to be an effective board member” Learn how to make your club board meetings more efficient, effective and productive. ~Dale Williams, Certified Club Leadership Educator

11:45 a.m. Break – Visit the baskets & store on the way to lunch

12:00 p.m.- INTERCLUB LUNCHEON Summit Ballroom, 4th Floor 1:45 p.m. Welcome - John Schaefer, Div 4 Lt. Gov Pledge of Allegiance - Jan Reed, Div 18 Lt. Gov Song: National Anthem led by Rylie James Invocation - Past Governor Rich Emerson Memorial Service - Past Governor Mike Anderson Lunch and Fellowship Recognition of Interclubs - Pam Bilby Key Club Governor: Austin Good Circle K Governor: Jon Ruff Key Note: Dave Tormoehlen, “Rescue of the Chilean Miners” Recognition of Kiwanians “Served with Pride– Still Serving

1:45 p.m. LAST CHANCE ON THOSE BASKETS – Bidding stops at 2:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - Division Caucuses

2:45 p.m. See Page 27 for the caucus room assignments.

92nd ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CONVENTION

Crowne Plaza at Colorado Springs, Colorado August 11-14, 2011

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011 7:00 a.m. - Information & Registration Open 5:00 p.m. Pikes Peak Ballroom

8:30 a.m. - Take self guided driving and walking tours of Colorado Springs 5:30 p.m. Information available in lobby

8:00 a.m. - Golf Tournament at Broadmoor Golf Course (Mountain Course) 1:00 p.m. Benefit “Endowment to Children Fund” and Ute Pass/Woodland Park Foundation

1:00 p.m. - Set up District Store, Silent Auction Items 5:00 p.m. and Exhibits Pikes Peak Ballroom

1:00 p.m. - Club Leadership Training (lunch not provided) 5:00 p.m. Centennial Room

3:00 p.m. - 2010-11 and 2011-12 Combined District Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. Gold Camp Room Presiding: Governor Bert West

6:00 p.m. Reception – District Boards & Past Governors Breckenridge, 2nd Floor

6:45 p.m. - Combined District Boards Dinner (Private) Off Site Past District Governor’s Dinner (Private) Off Site

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011 6:30 a.m. - Information, Registration, Credentials 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction, District Store, and Exhibits Pikes Peak Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - Opening Session (Everyone welcome) 9:15 a.m. Summit Ballroom, 4th Floor

Welcome to 92nd Annual Convention

Presentation of Gavel and Official Program Call to Order Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance - Mike Keim, Lt. Gov Div 1

Song: “You’re a Grand Old Flag” Opening Prayer

Introductions Welcome from Mayor Bach Reports from Service Leadership Administrators Kiwanis Message -Kiwanis Int’l Trustee, Stephen Hill Remarks and Announcements Adjourn

9:15 a.m. - Break – Check out the District Store, Exhibits, and Silent Auction. 9:30 a.m. Pikes Peak Ballroom

9:30 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (First Set) 10:30 a.m. Forum #1 Centennial Room (Part One of Two) “ACE—Achieving Club Excellence” This valuable two-hour workshop will help your club with planning and connecting club leaders with the best resources. It’s interactive, humorous (AKA Fun), and highly effective. Don’t miss this opportunity to GROW NOW. ~Stephanie Ursini, Kiwanis Area Director, West Region

Forum #2 Gold Camp Room “KPTI—Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute” Interested in learning more about the workings of KPTI. Come and learn about how you can help children in our district and keep them safe—including the Junglemobile, Safe Kids, car seats, walking and biking to school, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Identify some new projects your club could be working on. ~Theresa Rapstine, Director of KPTI

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011

6:00 a.m. - Registration, Credentials Silent Auction, District Store, Exhibits 2:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - RMDK Meet the Candidates Gold Camp Room 8:45 a.m. Governor Elect candidates will answer prepared questions

8:45 a.m. - Break – How is that Basket Bid? Need to go higher? 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (Fifth Set) 10:15 a.m. Forum #1 Centennial “S M L Are you a Small, Medium or Large, Club that is?. Clubs that are “smaller” can be quite mighty in service...but need some tips to get more members. Clubs that fit the “medium” or “larger” category may be mighty, but could use some tips to do Smarter vs. harder fundraising, and work on membership Campaigns that are effective for their size. Something for everyone. Interactive, break out session, take-a-ways you can implement. ~Stephanie Ursini, Kiwanis Area Director, West Region

Forum #2 Gold Camp Room “Drowning is Preventable — another KPTI project” Learn about KPTI’s latest service project, “Drowning is preventable!” Find out how you can help stop the second leading cause of accidental death in children under 14. No prior experience necessary! If you are a grandparent, parent, aunt/uncle, or concerned citizen this is perfect for you. ~Kennedy Walsh, Broomfield Kiwanis Club

Forum #3 Fremont “Why Kiwanis?” "Start with Why"- How Great Leaders Inspire Action. Learn about a powerful model for inspirational leadership and how it can apply to Kiwanis. Facilitator: Alan Arbuckle

Forum # 4 El Paso “Club Foundations” What are the benefits of having a club foundation? Have you been turned down when trying to get facilities and goods donated for club projects? Come find out the legal and tax requirements for forming and maintaining a club foundation. ~Jack Forhan, Attorney and Bob Garretson, CPA

Forum #5 Divide “CKI: Things you need to know” Circle K International is the collegiate Kiwanis-family club. Learn how your club can get involved with these amazing young adults. Hear about the progress being made in recruiting new CKI clubs in our district. ~CKI Governor Jon Ruff and Dave Meyer, CKI Administrator

Forum #6 Avondale “Online reporting for club secretaries” Anyone who submits or reviews monthly reports will appreciate the ease and usefulness of the online reporting tools. Come and see how the latest improvements are designed to make you and your club work more efficiently.

~Pam Bilby, District Secretary/Treasurer

10:15 a.m. - Break – Check Your Basket Bid? Visit the Store!

10:30 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (Sixth Set) 11:45 a.m. Forum #1 Centennial “Drive Smart—a High School Traffic Safety Challenge” Every year, a new group of young and mostly inexperienced teen drivers takes the road—and all too often without buckling up first. Learn how

this program works to save teen lives. See if the program can be used in other states. Find out what your club can do to help existing programs or to help start new ones. ~Drive Smart representatives

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011 (continued) 9:30 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (First Set) 10:15 a.m. Forum #3 Freemont

“Identifying Club Members” Characteristics of a good member. How do we engage them? ~Rich Emerson, Past District Governor

Forum #4 El Paso “Club Foundations” What are the benefits of having a club foundation? Have you been turned down when trying to get facilities and goods donated for club projects? Come find out the legal and tax requirements for forming and maintaining a club foundation. (Forum repeats Saturday Morning) ~Jack Forhan, Attorney and Bob Garretson, CPA

Forum #5 Divide “Kicking up Kiwanis Kids programs to ensure maximum impact” Explore how to increase the impact of your Kiwanis Kids program Sponsorship. Whether it’s K-Kids, Terrific Kids, or Bring Up Grades, utilizing Kiwanis Kids best practices will positively influence students.

~Clubs with programs are facilitators

Forum #6 Avondale “Navigating the Kiwanis Websites” Do you get confused when trying to find information on the Kiwanis website? This workshop will show you how to best find and use the resources located on the Kiwanis net. ~ Pat Leonard, Facilitator

10:30 a.m. - Break – Check out the District Store, Exhibits, and the Silent Auction

10:45 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (Second Set) 11:45 a.m. Forum #1 Centennial Room (Continued—Part Two of Two) “ACE—Achieving Club Excellence” This valuable two-hour workshop will help your club with planning and connecting club leaders with the best resources. It’s interactive, humorous (AKA Fun), and highly effective. Don’t miss this opportunity to GROW NOW. ~Stephanie Ursini, Kiwanis Area Director, West Region

Forum #2 Gold Camp Room (Repeats on Saturday) “The Eliminate Project” One baby dies every 9 minutes…….. it’s painful…..it’s preventable……It’s shameful. The Kiwanis family will eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) by 2015. Come learn how you and your club can immediately save lives. ~ Dawn Ignatius, District Eliminate Chair

Forum #3 Freemont “State of the World’s Young Children” Research into early childhood supports the overwhelming importance of the period prior to birth and the years before formal schooling. Experts confirm the importance of Kiwanis International’s Young Children: Priority One (YCPO) program. Attend this workshop to see how Kiwanis clubs can address the youngest children’s needs. Learn about all of the Young Children: Priority One projects your club could be working on. ~Paulette Barney, Young Children: Priority One Chairperson

Forum #4 El Paso “How clubs can find and write a successful grant” We’ll discuss selection, consideration, tracking, and implementation of your grant. We’ll look at multiple sources of grants including Kiwanis family grants, non-profit, governmental, and commercial. ~Rick and Janet Williams, Facilitators

Forum #5 Divide “Working with Tweens: Taking your Builders Club from Good to Great” Learn about starting and maintaining quality Builders Clubs. Share Ideas on motivating middle school and junior high school students that will take your Builders Club to the next level. ~Alan Arbuckle, Builders Club Administrator

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011 (continued) 2:00 p.m. - Forums and Workshops (Third Set) 3:00 p.m. Forum #6 Avondale “Stars of Tomorrow— How to shine Bigger, Better, and Brighter?” Join in on a collaborative effort for a “re-branded” Stars of Tomorrow

Show. Where can Kiwanis take the “Stars” show, what will make it a grand show, how does it need to be organized and funded, and who would be invoived? Come share your ideas about taking “Stars” to the next level. Be part of this new, exciting format designed to bring attention, recognition, fun and new Kiwanis members to our clubs and our district. ~Mark Cucarola and Denny Hill, Chairs for District Stars Program

3:00 p.m. - Break – Check out the District Store, Exhibits, and the Silent Auction 3:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m. - Forums and Workshops (Fourth Set) 4:15 p.m. Forum #1 Centennial “Adding Sizzle to your club events” Still doing the same old fundraiser, service project or meeting? Are members able to play their parts in their sleep? Add some spice back into those events. Come and hear how to add sizzle to those club events and and wake up your members. ~Rick and Janet Williams, Facilitators

Forum #2 Gold Camp “More than a weekend: the Transformative power of Key Leader” The Key Leader weekend introduces high school age youth to the five principles of leadership. Learn about the program’s mission, where the weekend events are conducted, and just what makes this an amazing experience for those who attend. Hear from students about their time at Key Leader Camp and how it impacts their lives today.

– Barb Fuller, Key Leader Administrator

Forum #3 Freemont “Build Your Brand, Build Your Relationship with Social Media”

Spread the word/create a buzz about your club. Keep the club's name in front of your community with Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn. You don't have to wait until people come to your website if they follow your posts on Social Media. Also Social Media can be a kind of instant newsletter that members can respond to. ~Mary Villalba, Past Governor

Forum #4 El Paso “Children’s Day” Children’s Day is fast becoming one of the single most successful projects in the district. Find out how your club can get started and hear about the rewards that will come back to your club after you start a Children’s Day Celebration. After all, Kiwanis is all about children. ~Ken Hotaling, Kiwanis Club of Boulder

Forum #5 Divide “Orientation and Induction” Why do people join your club? Maybe they’ve been a guest at a club meeting or two. Now they know they want to belong to something meaningful. Help them feel a part of your club from the first meeting Attend this session and see how to get them oriented, educated, inducted, and involved. ~Pat Leonard, Facilitator

Forum #6 Avondale “Get more than a clue about CLE instructors” Or “Just what is a Kiwanis Certified Instructor?” Not ready to be the next Governor? Do your skills lie somewhere between President and Key Club Advisor? Want to improve your public speaking skills and presentation ability? Come talk to Russ.

~Russ Adsit, RMDK Master Instructor

4:15 p.m. Break – Check out the District Store, Exhibits and the Silent Auction

6:30 p.m. - RMDK Fun Night “Cheyenne Mountain Zoo” - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 9:00 p.m. BBQ dinner provided by Taste of the Wild Catering, The Rocky Mountain Wild site and African Rift Valley site exhibits will remain open until 9:00 p.m. for your viewing pleasure.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011 (continued) 10:45 a.m. - Forums and Workshops (Second Set Continued) 11:45 a.m. Forum #6 Avondale

“Online reporting for club secretaries” Anyone who submits or reviews monthly reports will appreciate the ease and usefulness of the online reporting tools. Come and see how the latest improvements are designed to make you and your club work more efficiently.

~Pam Bilby, District Secretary/Treasurer

12:00 p.m. -Foundation Luncheon and Annual Meeting Summit Ballroom—4th Floor 1:45 p.m. Welcome Jack Forhan, President RMDK Foundation

Pledge of Allegiance - Ramona Richers Song “God Bless America” led by Sandy West Invocation—Bob Curtis Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain District Foundation Lunch and Fellowship Presentation of Awards Introduction Speaker: Robert L. Stewart (Brigadier General, USA, Ret.) Former NASA Astronaut, “Human Experiences in Space Flight”

1:45 p.m. - Break – Check out the District Store, Exhibits, and the Silent Auction 2:00 p.m. Pre-arranged tour of US Olympic Training Center— 4:00 p.m. meet in lobby area for transportation to center

2:00 p.m. - Forums and Workshops (Third Set) 3:00 p.m. Forum #1 Centennial

“FLIP Your Club”

F is for Fun, L is for Learning, I is for Interesting, and P is for Planning.

Add them up and you can FLIP your club. Renew your club or go for an extreme makeover. Come and participate in this interesting and interactive session and then take the ideas back to your club for implementation. ~Stephanie Ursini, Kiwanis Area Director, West Region

Forum #2 Gold Camp Room “Failing Successfully” Come and find out how big failures have turned into BIG ideas. Join Dave in this fun and enlightening session. ~Dave Meyer, Facilitator

Forum #3 Fremont “Foundations: the Rocky Mountain District Foundation and the Kiwanis International Foundation” What is the purpose of each foundation and how do they work. Learn how your club can support the both the district and international foundations. Ask how your club can apply for grants from the foundations. ~Jack Forhan, President of the Rocky Mountain District Foundation and Bill Flint, International Foundation chair for the district

Forum #4 El Paso “Key Club: Things you need to know” More than 250,000 high school students benefit from their involvement with Key Club. This session will introduce you to the who, what, when, and how of sponsoring a Key Club. Listen to Key Clubbers tell about the impact Key Club involvement has had on their lives. ~Dave Harris, District Key Club Administrator

Forum #5 Divide “Mental health Issues today”

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present how the organization is helping to deter the costly effects of mental illness for those that suffer, their families and caregivers, society in general and the business community. NAMI’s main mission is to provide education and advocacy for the care providers that support those with mental illness. Be it homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse, suicide, and other societal issues, mental illness lies at the heart of many of those burdens on society. ~Greg Coleman, National Alliance on Mental Illness