2013 PA Kiwanis DCON Program

The 96th Annual Pennsylvania Kiwanis

District Convention

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania August 15-18, 2013

Table of Contents

Governor’s Welcome 2

General Information 3

Host Division Committee 3-4

District and Club Officers

Past Governors 4-6

District Officers & Trustees 7-8

Lieutenant Governors 9-12

Divisions and Club Officers 12-18

District Chairs 19

Sponsored Leadership Program Governors 20

Speakers 21-24

Standing Rules for the House of Delegates 24-25

Kiwanis Heroes 26-31

Hotel Map 32

Convention Schedule

Thursday 33

Friday 33-35

Saturday 35-37

Sunday 37

Workshop Descriptions 38-42

Convention Program Ads 43-94

Future Kiwanis Family Conventions & Conferences 98

Notes 99-100

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Greetings, Kiwanians and Guests:

Lois and I would like to welcome you to the Wyndham Hotel and the 96th District Convention in the historic surroundings of Gettysburg, PA.

During your stay we hope you will take advantage of what the community of Gettysburg and the Convention Committee has in store for you. Free time has been designated for you and your family to enjoy the historic values and the 150th year since the Civil War

battle in Gettysburg occurred.

The committee has successfully implemented some changes that you will notice and some that will not be evident. All efforts have been made for you, your family, and fellow club members to have a great time during the convention.

Please take advantage of the educational forums and the exhibit hall that has been prepared for you to gather new ideas, refresh past project ideas, and reinforce programs that work for you and your club.

Community service is the core of what we as Kiwanians do. Please be involved with the book collection for kids, toiletries for the needy, blood drive, Make a Connection booth, and the Walk for the Eliminate project.

Lois would like to thank those whom have donated theme baskets and purchased tickets to bid on the baskets and items that benefit the District Foundation and the kids of Pennsylvania.

I hope that you make this PA Kiwanis convention an unforgettable experience to be shared with others for the benefit of those we serve in our home communities, throughout the district, and the world.

Sincerely,

Bruce E. Eberly

2012-2013 Pennsylvania District Governor

Governor’s Welcome

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Convention Registration & Credentials

Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 16, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Convention Office – Lincoln

Room

Registration Desk – Wyndham Hotel Assembly Lobby

Theme Basket Auction – Salons E & F

Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 16, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Kiwanis clothing, pins and other Kiwanis merchandise will be

available for sale in the Convention Office and Theme

Basket Room

General Information

Host Division Committee

Thursday Night Picnic and Sunset Tour Gettysburg Kiwanis Club

Bloodmobile

Shippensburg Kiwanis Club

Fundraising

John Parson Jamie Kelley Guy Camp Jason Fisher

Randal Hammond John Ile

Ray Kauffman

George Marguglio Ethan McBeth Scott McCabe Helen Milliron

John Southwood Dennis Travers

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Host Division Committee Host Committee

Helen Milliron, Chair Ellen Arnold Rick Arnold

Erik Bergdale Gloria Bream Andrea Crider

Dan Davies Bruce Eberly

Isabelle Grenoble

TERM

1919 1920 1921-1922 1923 1924-1925 1926-1927 1928 1929 1930-1931 1932 1933 1934 1935-1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945

NAME

Pliny J. Wilson* Elwood J. Turner* James G. Sanderson* Wilbur H. Norcross* Herbert A. Moore* J. Hayden Oliver* Homer J. Swaney* J. Belmont Mosser* Charles S. Donley* Frank J. Wallis* James A. Logan* Robert W. Shepard* Frank E. Finley* Clarence L. Connor* Peter W. Weimer* Fred L. Poulson* J. Martin Fry* Victor C. Diehm* Leonard B. Keck* Henry I. Aulenbach* R. Warren Graffam* Raymond A. Gaul*

Past Governors *Deceased

CLUB

Johnstown Chester Scranton Carlisle Dubois Scranton Beaver Falls St. Mary’s Pittsburgh Harrisburg McKeesport Erie Wilkinsburg Chester Connellsville Coraopolis State College Hazleton Greensburg Allentown Pittsburgh Reading

Jane Gwyn Becky Heberlig

Earl Keller Larry Kline

Mark Mishinski Bobbie Southwood

Kevin Thomas Art Thompson

Courtney Woznek

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TERM 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954-1955 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1969-1970 1970-1971 1971-1972 1972-1973 1973-1974 1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984

NAME Donald H. Matthews* Amon S. Rosenberger* John P. Mooney* Elmer L. Menges* Thomas Lewis Jones* Ernest L. Bertram* Daniel A. Auchenbach* Kenneth L. May* Sam A. Wagner* T.E. Teah* Richard C. Anderson* William F. Sutter* Guy R. Day* Marshall E. Jetty* Ira F. Bradford* J. Riley Fulmer* Joseph D. Ceader* Cecil L. Pepperman* Philip Broadhead* Eugene F.Fike* Carlos F. Bodwell* D.L. Bowers* Michael A. Coco* Xavier J. Chiampi* Theodore H. Essex* Robert M. Joline* James B. Richard Edward F. Brent* John W. Laughlin* Robert E. Slagle* Paul S. Riffle* P.D. Mitchell* J.J. Johnson, Jr.* Thomas Longhitano* E. Corbett Rider* Robert A. Wagner Claude B. Sweppenhiser* LeMoyne French* Dean K. Wetzler, Jr.

CLUB Johnstown Quakertown McKeesport Ambler Brentwood Lancaster Johnstown York Erie Lock Haven DuBois Berwick Washington St. Mary’s Coraopolis Clearfield Riegelsville West Shore Old York Road Uniontown Harrisburg Avalon-Bellevue Fox Chapel Swoyersville Middletown Philadelphia Wilkinsburg Williamsport McKeesport Hanover West Pittston Williamsport Penn Hills Southampton Harrisburg Erie Berwick Ellwood City Mill Hall

Past Governors

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TERM 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011

2011-2012

NAME Jack R. Penfold* James A. Hallman* Thomas A. Muchler* William Homisak* Willi Schaefer Edwin C. Gilmore David H. Baker, Jr.* Ray Perkins D. Hugh Siggins Barry J. Halbritter H. Robert Cannell Richard W. Bender* Carl W. Schlappi Leroy J. Berg Wallace F. Jewell, Jr.* John J. Grenoble* J. Frederic Redslob* Janet E. Cowan Donald J. Sanker Thomas F. Shott William S. Brandamore, Jr. Michael J. Frailey Richard L. Kisslak Mary Edwards John Burke Ethan R. McBeth Susan Gräb

Cathy Szymanski

CLUB Lewistown Pottstown Mifflinburg Williamsport Southampton Blossburg York Beaver Falls Warren Eldorado, Altoona East Shore-Harrisburg Lewisburg Williamsport Southern Lehigh Edinboro Carlisle Harrisburg Kittanning Penn Hills Annville-Cleona Cumberland County Stroudsburg Bellefonte Corry Pennridge Norlanco-Rheems Hershey-Hummelstown

Erie

Past Governors

District Secretary/Treasurer Emeritus

Theodore Brookhouser* Harrisburg

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District Officers & Trustees

Immediate Past District Governor Cathy Szymanski

Erie

District Governor Elect

Mark Mishinski

Valley-Conyngham

District Executive Director

Kevin Thomas Cumberland County

Harrisburg

Region I Trustee Albert Gesler

Millcreek-Erie Area

East Erie County

Region II Trustee S. Jay Rogal

Oakland

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District Governor Bruce Eberly

Scottdale

Region III Trustee Ann Graves

State College

Region IV Trustee Rick Reyela

Mifflinburg

Region V Trustee Donald Smith

Annville-Cleona Palmyra Area

Region VI Trustee Rosemary McFee

Southern Lehigh

District Officers & Trustees

Region VII Trustee Paul Kasoff

Lansdale

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Lieutenant Governors

Division 2 East Mary Wilson

Clarion

Division 2 East Karen Sherwood

Transfer

Division 4 Sandy Brackin

Glenshaw

Division 5 Chet Maciejewski

Baldwin

Division 6 John Mazurowski

Freeport

Division 8 Brian Root

Greensburg

Division 10 Brian Litzinger

Johnstown-East Hills

Division 11 East Kathryn Mackes

State College

Division 1 John Brice

Meadville

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Division 12 North Matthew Wise

Bald Eagle-Nittany Valley & eKiwanis

Bill Henning Bald Eagle-Nittany Valley & Mill Hall

Division 12 South Don Ulrich

Mifflinburg

Division 13 North

Ann Moffitt Red Land-Fairview Township & East

Shore, Harrisburg

Sally Garber East Shore, Harrisburg

Division 14 Paige Michael Bloomsburg

Allan Michael Bloomsburg

Division 13 South Dan Davies

Hanover

Division 15 Megan Kuffa

Wyoming Area

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Division 18 Catherine Kane

Allentown Northeast

Belinda Gray Allentown

Division 19 Bonnie Houpt Upper Bucks

Iris Jewell Upper Bucks &

Pennridge

Division 16 Doris McBeth

Norlanco-Rheems

Division 17 Elaine Arnts

Palmer Township

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Division 21 Timothy Hoffman Old York Road

Division 22 Lee Fisher

West Chester


Divisions and Club Officers DIVISION 1 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bradford Tom Bowes Ronald Yeager Cambridge Springs Rick Clayton Denise Gallagher Conneaut Lake Ronald Feldmiller George Rutherford Corry Robert Slike Sherry Brown East Erie County Edwina Gesler Jean Tauber Erie Bruce Van Cleve Diane Nagel Fort LeBoeuf Robert Frye MaryAnn Cook Meadville Deborah Pipp Gregory Acker Meadville Golden K Robert Pears Janet Miller Millcreek-Erie Area Robert Reid Susan King Warren Lee Shields Richard Swanson West Erie County Douglas Fronzaglia Phoebe Kutterna

DIVISION 2 EAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY

Allegheny-Clarion Valley Joseph McNany Rev Thomas Prosser Clarion Mary Wilson Mary Buchanan Franklin James Foster Thomas Hill Oil City Thomas Phillips Robert Moyer Titusville Randall Bean Bruce Peterson

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Divisions and Club Officers

DIVISION 2 WEST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Greenville Mario Marini Beckie Erwin Hermitage Jeff Hull Diane O’Brien New Castle Aimee Campbell Dorothy Kline New Wilmington Barbara Elliott Dorothy Miller Sharon James Elder George Gerhart Transfer Richard Sherwood Dan Resinger

DIVISION 4 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Allegheny North Barbara Schmid Brian DeLuca Glenshaw Nancy Young Patricia Hughes Mars Dale Roos Harry Paraska New Sewickley Township Linda Mitchell L. Renee Winaught Sewickley Robert Bagans Robert Kluz Zelienople-Harmony Randy Herbe Denise Herbe

DIVISION 5 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Baldwin Kathleen Maciejewski Leonard Oberly Coraopolis Michael Heinlein Jackie Smith East Liberty Margie Smith Al Mann Oakland Jay Rogal Barbara Rogal Pittsburgh Ricardo Torres Douglas Turner Sheraden, Pittsburgh Debora Whitfield Marianne Muraska Squirrel Hill Andrea Marquis Saul Spodek Washington Joseph Tuscano John Tilley

DIVISION 6 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Freeport Carol Stiller Robert Hunter Kittanning Dorothy Sipe Jane Englert McKeesport-White Oak Sean Barton Frank Zeman Penn Hills Joseph Carroll Beth Cross Vandergrift Rodney Murray Annette Merlino Verona-Rosedale Patricia Black Kimberly Joyce Wilkinsburg Richard Bradford Nancy Goldstein

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DIVISION 8 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Greensburg Howard Piper Bernie Brazill Jeannette Louis Conte Nancy Goldstein Ligonier Valley Mary Lundquist Glen Scott Murrysville Robert McKenna Ronald Sampson Scottdale David Bigley David Petonic Uniontown Douglas Stewart Barbara Galica

DIVISION 10 PRESIDENT SECRETARY

Bedford Bill Hoover Sarah Shuller Ebensburg Area Dorothy Bailey Jeannie Phister Homer City Thomas Mains Sally Caruso Indiana Wayne Obitz Fred Yun Johnstown Fred Smith Shirley Smith Johnstown East Hills Brian Litzinger Randall Griffith Punxsutawney Robert Cardamone Janeen Love Somerset Daniel Mickey Karyn Belardi Westwood Johnstown Susan Sheehan Dawn Georgevich

DIVISION 11 EAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bellefonte Jeff Steiner Dona Goldman Huntingdon William Frazier Virginia Rudy Juniata County Scott Arnold Richard Burkholder Lewistown Steven Palm Josie Baughman Mount Union Area Joseph Barrett David Reeder Nittany William Frantz Vickie Leiter Penns Valley Area James Shunk Devra Wolfe State College Earl Elliott Ann Graves

DIVISION 11 WEST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Altoona Beth Wiesinger Karen Terrill Clearfield Joseph Kelly Randall Lemmo DuBois Bernie Pitrone Thomas Rubritz Eldorado, Altoona Kathleen Plunkett Ann Bender Elk County Tiffany Boschert Shelly Eckl Philipsburg Roger Cartright Catherine Hayes Tyrone Brian Bressler Deborah Moore

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DIVISION 12 NORTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bald Eagle-Nittany Valley Grace Keller Penny Meyers Blossburg Mary Higgins Lori Edwards Jersey Shore Area Michael Lundy Judy Miller Lock Haven Robert Thompson Lisa Bangson Loyalsock Township Pamela Shipman Wendy Wyshock Mansfield Joseph Maresco Nancy Nauman Mill Hall Robert Jackman John Gephart Montoursville Bruce Buckle Vanessa Holmes Muncy Area Thomas Breneisen Mary Sones Pennsylvania eKiwanis Michael Gildea Patti Loomis South Williamsport Area Connie Hess Ruth Mitchell Sullivan County Leonard Crescienzo Vivian McCarty Towanda-Wysox Area Frank Schwab Eileen Sheets Valley, Athens Mark Hayman Janet Hayman Wellsboro Thomas Wierbowski Beverly McKnight Williamsport Dale Dunmore Russell Lentz

DIVISION 12 SOUTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Buffalo Valley A.M. Jean Dow Megan Dugan Dalmatia James McClure Maurice Wilkinson Danville Anthony Turel Susan Dick Lewisburg Lois Huffines Jan Bender Middleburg Area Christopher Weller Lee Shamory Mifflinburg Susan Gabbard Nicole Bailey Milton-Warrior Run James Stahlnecker Shirley McPherrin Northumberland-Point Township Kim King Michael McWilliams Selinsgrove Area Joseph Hughes Jane Hawn Sunbury Elizabeth Knauer Donna Gotlob

DIVISION 13 NORTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Cumberland County Dan Kistler Donald Simmons Dillsburg Area Deborah Coy-Hajic Lisa Smith East Shore, Harrisburg Ron Cale Julie Peters Harrisburg Michael Hernley Jody Rebarchak Hershey-Hummelstown Susan Grab Robert Houseal Middletown Marlin Wilson Melody Wilson

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DIVISION 13 NORTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Red Land-Fairview Township James Pasquarette William Commons Upper Allen-Cumberland Valley Jo Ann Kyper Ryan Hartman West Shore Christine Leukus Shirley Rouzer York Fred Ahr Bruce Van Order

DIVISION 13 SOUTH PRESIDENT SECRETARY Big Spring Brian Kump Amanda Campbell Carlisle Stephen Martson Helen Milliron Chambersburg Dennis Travers Katy Hamilton Chambersburg-Downtown John Ile Bradley Bolinger Gettysburg-Adams William Johnson Jane Gwyn Greencastle Antrim Guy Camp Carrie Tressler Hanover William Ritter David Geiman Shippensburg Joseph Cretella Randal Hammond

DIVISION 14 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Berwick Russell Grebe Yvonne Young Bloomsburg William Kreisher Crisane Cook Hazleton Barbara Forte Sue Farley Pottsville Albert Barnes Kelly Malone Shamokin Myron Moskowitz John Avellino Valley, Conyngham Dale Younker Diane McAfee

DIVISION 15 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Carbondale Ann Vadella John Price Dallas Lloyd Ryman Jim Snyder Kingston Jaclyn Rudeski Thomas Cometa Montrose Area Thomas Norville Debbie Crisman Mountaintop James Brogna Nicole Sennett Pittston James Anthony Ronald Faust Plymouth James Mahon John Gavenonis Scranton Deborah Peterson Sarah Drob Swoyersville John Tobias Kathleen Breznay Tunkhannock Jacob Felker Barb Hughes Wilkes-Barre Michelle Coombs Cecilia Golightly Wyoming Area Carl Worthington Tiffany Callaio


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DIVISION 16 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Annville-Cleona Thomas Shott G. Lowell Morton Elizabethtown Judith Raub Lindsey Wagner Greater Reading-Berks County Michael Ebert Susan Werner Lancaster Susan Morgenroth Deborah Carter Lebanon Heather Brullo Walter Rau Lititz Area Melissa Warner Ronald Beck New Holland Curtis Musser Meredith Dahl Norlanco-Rheems Dennis Bouchard Ben Osterhout Palmyra Area Billy Shank Donald Smith

DIVISION 17 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Easton Barbara Kowitz William Walters Easton-Suburban Kevin Dolan Gary Brienza Forks Township Ronald Roth Beverly Dalrymple Nazareth Area Fred Daugherty Katherine Heller Palmer Township Kimberly Rose Ernestine Hoeflein Poconos-Daybreak Phil Barcafer Jaqueline Flynn Slatebelt, Wind Gap Tiffany Cappuccino Robert Hahn Stroudsburg Denise Maza Mary Ann Armillei West End-Monroe County Robert Meyer Cindy Rodenbough

DIVISION 18 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Allentown Young Chang Peg Harp Allentown Northeast Justin Bartholomew Harold Thomas Emmaus Peter Kapustiak Elaine Ruch Lehigh Valley Industrial Park Charles Chase Jane Chase Parkland Area Deb Homa Marjorie Stevens Riegelsville Patrick McEvoy Sue Matthias Southern Lehigh Erin Ofner Rosemary McFee Upper Perkiomen Valley Mike Romasco Bill Meek


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DIVISION 19 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Ambler Debbie Watson Larry Comunale Boyertown Area Royal Spatz Teresa Steuer Doylestown Judith Goldstein Kim Roth Graham Company Erie Pfeiffer Gina Del Monte King of Prussia James Zinkand Sharyn Bearse Lansdale Paul Delp Paul Kasoff Pennridge Jeffrey Siebold Iris Jewell Pottstown Tom Creswell Eugene Huston Upper Bucks Bernadette Stout Iris Jewell

DIVISION 21 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Bensalem David McCracken Charles Yenko Council Rock John Wanko Debra Granite Glenside Hermann Twelkmeyer martin Ewer Hatboro-Horsham Thomas McMackin Susan Goodreds Jenkintown Gloria Leibig Stuart Tollen Levittown-Bristol Dixie Rhodes Sandra Donn Mayfair-Torresdale Joseph Klinke Charles Palilonis Old York Road Robert Mathers Timothy Hoffman Phil-Mont, Philadelphia Anthony Iannarelli Frank Oldt Southampton Dorothy Gannon Ann Doerffel Yardley-Washington Crossing Mark Bleam James Fox

DIVISION 22 PRESIDENT SECRETARY Baltimore Pike Jack Eccles Larissa Kosarych Chester Tim Fenner Marrow Ziff Main Line Ray Hoffman Gary Carbo Phoenixville Lawrence Gubanich Peg Kelly-McDonald University City Sarah Zulueta Jennifer Crowell Upper Main Line Robert Ripson Elizabeth Hopkins West Chester Kate Feryo Mariza Shavelle


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Administrative Kim Roth

Aktion Club Luida Shearer

Audit Michael Czerwonka

Builders Club Karen Sherwood

Circle K Ken Nguyen

District Convention Helen Milliron

Governance Thomas Cometa

Governor’s Advisor Ethan McBeth

Growth Jeff Steiner

Eliminate Coordinator Ethan McBeth

International Convention Keith & Tracy Smith

Key Leader Matt Austin & Rick Sanker

K-Kids Darlene Anderson

Key Club Robert Orlando

Keystone Kiwanian Charles de Bourbon

KI Foundation Ben Osterhout

Leadership Education Charles “Chas” Chase

Membership Experience Mark Mishinski

Risk Management Mike Smith

Service Leadership Coordinator Jason McConney

Webmaster Dale Brackin

Young Children: Priority One Rosemary McFee

District Chairs

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Sponsored Youth Leadership

Circle K District Governor Katie Auwaerter

Duquesne University

Key Club District Governor Stephen Wheadon

Wyoming Valley West High School

Katie is an incoming Junior at Duquesne University where she is pursuing her doctorate in Physical Therapy. This is Katie's third year in Circle K but her seventh year in the Kiwanis Family. Throughout her time in Kiwanis, she served as Key LTG, PA Key Club Governor, and Circle K LTG. While she is currently serving as PA Circle K Governor, she has recently been chosen to serve as the Key Club Ambassador of Circle K International. In her spare time, you can find Katie drawing, writing, or exploring Pittsburgh's music scene with her friends. But no matter what she is doing, Katie always has the Kiwanis

Family in her heart!

Stephen Wheadon is entering his senior year at the Wyoming Valley West High School. He was elected Key Club Governor at the 2013 Key Club District Convention/Leadership Conference in Hershey. He is a four-year member of the Wyoming Valley West Key Club and previously served on the district level as District Communications Coordinator. His plans for college are to study international relations and psychology and later pursue a law degree or a master's in non-profit management. In addition to Key Club, Stephen is active in several other leadership based activities.

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Speakers Óskar Guðjónsson

Óskar Guðjónsson of Kópavogur, Iceland, was elected to a three-year term as a trustee of Kiwanis International at the 2012 Kiwanis International European Federation (KIEF) Convention.

Óskar is an eight-year member of the Kopavogur Eldey club and has been a Kiwanian for more than 20 years. He served two consecutive terms as governor and was distinguished in 2010-2011.

He has been a district secretary and an SLP district advisor. He also served on the KIEF board from 2009– 2011 and is a past member of Builders Club and Kiwanis Growth committees. He is a George F. Hixson Fellow recipient and also a charter Walter Zeller Fellow. Outside of Kiwanis, Óskar is an information scientist and has served on the boards of SBU Professional Library Specialist Union and the Library Scientist Professional Association. Óskar and his wife, Konný, have two children and one grandson.

As a busy Christian comedian performing throughout the United States and Canada, Ryan receives over 500 performance invitations and accepts 150 of those annually. Whether it’s his laugh crazed family show or dynamic corporate gigs, there are two things his audiences have come to expect: a flawlessly clean show and sidesplitting comedy.

Ryan and Friends

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I was born and raised in and around Stroudsburg. I have a twin sister named Michelle and we are close as siblings can be. We have been at each other’s side through childhood, college, and now in business. Together, we are the third generation helping to operate the insurance agency started by my grandfather in 1937. My father is still there, too, guiding us as he works alongside us. As you can imagine, we are a close-knit family. I have been married to my wife Leigh for 10 years. She is the love of my life and my best

friend. I met her at college our freshman year, as she roomed directly across the hall from my twin sister. It took me four years and college graduation before I could convince Leigh to date me, but the rest is history! Leigh and I have a daughter, Elizabeth Ashley. We live in the Pocono Mountains near Stroudsburg. The things I enjoy most are being outdoors, especially hunting, yard work, and athletics. I collect Colin Forbes novels, books relating to places I have visited, and James Bond DVD’s. I hope that we get an opportunity to speak directly. But whether or not we have that opportunity, I hope you will discover that I am a focused individual who cares greatly about people and an idealist who has a firm grip on reality. I am excited about where my service as Governor will lead! I enjoy challenges that seem larger than the ability to accomplish them and building a team to do just that!

Speakers Mike Frailey

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Speakers Jim Getty A native of central Illinois, Mr. Getty now resides in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he portrays the 16th President in a one-man show during the tourist season. The program has received the Pennsylvania Travel Excellence Award.

Getty holds a Master of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan University. He taught high school choral music in St. Charles and Naperville, Illinois, Sandusky, Ohio and was director of Choral Activities at The University of Maine.

A member of National Speakers Association, Jim finds himself speaking in many schools and colleges, as well as for conventions and business meetings. Having spent years in research of Lincoln and his contemporaries, Getty has developed several “first person” presentations as the President. Participation in National and State Government festivities are a part of Jim’s schedule each year. Getty has worked with The Close-Up Foundation, The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian Seminars, The Corcoran Gallery and National Geographic Tours. Tigrett Corporation, The Loyola College Executive MBA Program and Johns Hopkins University utilize his commanding speaking talents in their leadership seminars. Getty’s voice is that of the President in two A & E programs: (1) Abraham Lincoln; A Biography, and (2) The Assassination of President Lincoln. Jim is Mr. Lincoln in the Turner television film, “The Ironclads.” The Delta Steamboat Company employs Getty to portray President

Lincoln on each of their several, annual Civil War Cruises.

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Speakers Amelia Ahnert

Standing Rules for the House of Delegates

Rule 1: Only delegates with official delegate badges may offer or speak on motions and vote.

Rule 2: Only delegates may be seated in the area designated for delegates.

Rule 3: Any main motion or amendment shall be written, signed by the maker and seconder, and presented to the District Secretary before it is moved.

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When joining the Kiwanis Family back in 2005, Amelia never would have expected that she would have the honor of serving as the 2013 – 2014 Circle K International Vice President. Amelia started as a dedicated member at the State College Area High School Key Club.

As she made the transition into college, she decided to major in General Science with a focus in Chemistry with hopes of having a career in education. As a freshman at Penn State University, she was asked by the Club President to serve as

THON Co-Chair and then served as Projects Director of her club.

At the 2011 International Convention in Virginia Beach, she was elected to serve as Circle K International Trustee to Sub Region E, including serving the districts of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky-Tennessee, and of course, Pennsylvania. The following year in New Orleans, she was re-elected to the position.

This past summer in Vancouver, Amelia was elected as International Vice President. Amelia aims to carry the momentum created by previous International boards when it comes to committees, while focusing on the various administrative tasks presented before her.

Standing Rules for the House of Delegates

Rule 4: No delegate may speak more than three minutes at a time unless allowed to do so by the orders of the day by a majority vote of the delegates.

Rule 5: No delegate may address the assembly a second time on the same question(s) until all delegates who desire to speak on the topic have spoken.

Rule 6: The maker of a motion shall be entitled to speak first in support of such motion or may immediately yield the floor to another delegate.

Rule 7: Debate shall alternate between those speaking for and those speaking against a motion.

Rule 8: Microphones shall be designated by number. Speaker for the main motion shall use microphone #1. Speakers against the main motion shall use microphone #2. The chair will recognize microphones in rotating order.

Rule 9: A delegate shall not speak for or against a motion and move to close debate on the same recognition.

Rule 10: Debate on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws, including all amendments thereto, shall be limited to 45 minutes.

Rule 11: A motion to move the previous question will not be in order until 15 minutes of debate has taken place or all microphones are clear.

Rule 12: Any candidate who is unopposed for office may be elected by a voice vote.

Rule 13: Nominating speeches for candidates may not be waived.

Rule 14: Candidates for office may have one nominating speech not to exceed two minutes and a seconding speech not to exceed one minute.

Rule 15: Any of the above rules may be suspended by a majority vote.

Rule 16: The Latest Edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure not specifically covered by the Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International, the Bylaws of the Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International and these standing rules.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Helen Milliron Division: 13S Kiwanis Club: Carlisle – Big Spring Kiwanis Activities (offices held, committees, years of membership, etc.):

Kiwanis Member for 19 Years

Carlisle Club Secretary from 2005 to Present

Big Spring Secretary in 2009-10 and 2010-11

Lt. Governor for 2 Terms for Division 13S

Region V Coordinator for the Eliminate Project

Chair for the 2013 Gettysburg Convention Committee Community Involvement (projects, organizations, etc.):

Habitat for Humanity

Bethesda Mission

Carlisle C.A.R.E.S.

Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts

Numerous Church Activities Reason for recognition: Helen has been active in both Kiwanis and Community activities for the past 20 plus years. She taught school in the Clearfield Area School District for 34 years. She has been involved with several groups in her Community that benefit children such as, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Helen has also been involved with Habitat for Humanity, Bethesda Mission and Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. Mission trips were made to South Dakota to work on an Indian Reservation and to Kentucky to work with those in need. She traveled to Jamaica with fellow Kiwanians from Pennsylvania and Michigan to work at the West Haven Orphanage there. Helen served 2 terms as Lt. Governor in Division 13S and during this time, she led in the organization of two new Kiwanis Clubs; Big Spring Kiwanis and Greencastle Kiwanis. She serves as the Region V coordinator for the Eliminate Project and Chair for the 2013 Gettysburg Convention.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Kelly Kinkaid Division: 16 Kiwanis Club: Greater Reading-Berks County Kiwanis Activities (offices held, committees, years of membership, etc.):


Club Secretary 2007-2010

Club President 2010-2012

Lt. Governor Division 16 - 2007-2008

Club Leadership Education Chair for PA Region 5 in 2011

Zone Chair for PA Circle K

YCOP Chair for Division 16 Community Involvement (projects, organizations, etc.):

Advisor to all five Key Clubs in Division 16 and K-Kids

Chairperson for the Children’s Miracle Network

Chairperson for the Dutch Apple Fundraiser

Helped with Key Leader events held at the South Mountain YMCA Camp Reason for recognition: Kelly joined Kiwanis as one of the first women of Kiwanis on March 3, 1988. Since that time she has served her home club in almost every possible elected and appointed position. Kelly lends a hand at nearly every project of the Greater Reading-Berks County Club, and when she is not chairing a project, she always participates in the activity. Kelly has also given her time and talents to help make the Pennsylvania District one of the best in Kiwanis International. She has served as Lt. Governor of Division 16, Region 5 CLE Chair and as a member of the PA Circle K Committee. Kelly also assisted with the Key Leader events, along with various fundraisers. We are nominating Kelly for the Kiwanis Hero Award due to her tireless efforts to further the objects of Kiwanis and her dedication to the youth of our community with her leadership service. Kelly serves as advisor to all five Key Clubs and K-Kids Clubs. She regularly attends various Key Club meetings and involves them with the Kiwanis activities.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Lee Shaffer Division: 16 Kiwanis Club: New Holland Kiwanis Activities (offices held, committees, years of membership, etc.)


Club President 1991-92

Rose Sale Committee Chairman

Travelogue Committee

Spiritual Aims, Golf and House and Reception Committees

Club Chorister Community Involvement (projects, organizations, etc.):

Active members of Grace Family Church

Serves as Deacon

Performs in Veteran’s Hospitals Reason for recognition: For 26 years, Lee has continued to lead our club in commitment, integrity, caring, fund raising and hard work. He has been a Director since 2001. He chairs the Rose Sale Committee and has led the New Holland Club to being the “top” sales club in the district for several years. Lee met his wife while singing with Recreation, a musical singing/dance group that supports the Veterans of our Country. They travel the United States performing in Veteran’s Hospitals to encourage and entertain our Heroes.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Walter Howell Division: 17 Kiwanis Club: Easton Kiwanis Activities (offices held, committees, years of membership, etc.):

Kiwanis member for 24 years

Club President

Board of Directors

Lt. Governor (twice) for Division 17

Works with Builders and K-Kids Clubs Community Involvement (projects, organizations, etc.):

Active with his Church

Local “Cops n Kids” Program

Fraternal Order of Police

Easton Police Department

Adopt a Highway Cleanup

Mentor-Tutor at High School Reason for recognition: He continues to work with children and youth as he did with the Police Department. He attends the Saturday Cops ‘n Kids reading program, reading to the children. Walt has been very instrumental in developing the 4 Sponsored Youth Clubs that the Easton Club has chartered. He works with the teacher/advisors and the school principle in attempting to find the funding and staffing required to restart all the Sponsored Youth Clubs that had to shut down because of lack of funding. Walt, along with the K-Kids and Builders Club worked with the local shopping mall for a Community Awareness Day displaying information on ELIMINATE . He has worked with the Builders and K-Kids in the past 3 years, explaining to the kids the importance of the Eliminate Project. The kids are very involved with this project and have sold a lot of bracelets to benefit the

cause.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Rodney (Rocky) Andrecs Division: 18 Kiwanis Club: Allentown Northeast Kiwanis Activities (offices held, committees, years of membership, etc.):

Member of Kiwanis for 19 years

Club Treasurer

Division Treasurer

Regional Treasurer

Community Involvement (projects, organizations, etc.):

Volunteer Firefighter for Salisbury Township

Member of the Ambulance Corps

Fire Chief for 20 years

Fireman’s Relief Organization

Rocky has been involved with the Salisbury Township Fire Company for over 40 years as a Volunteer Firefighter and member of the Ambulance Corps. He was Fire Chief for 20 years for the Eastern Salisbury Company and has been Fire Inspector as well. He is currently active in the company’s Fireman’s Relief Organization where he is in charge of the treasury and books for both Eastern and Western Salisbury Fire Company.

Reason for recognition: Rocky joined the Kiwanis Club of Allentown Northeast in 1994. He became Club Treasurer in 1999 and has been their Club Treasurer ever since. Rocky became Division 18’s Treasurer at least 12 years ago and has been the one and only Treasurer of Region 6 for 9 years. This is an extremely demanding job. Between handling dues and money for the meeting meals, he also handles fundraising monies and Foundation accounts. He keeps track of the Miracle League and Eliminate donations. It’s a very demanding job and

Rocky does it well.

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Kiwanis Heroes Award Recipient Name: Jennifer A. Vare Division: 21 Kiwanis Club: Levittown-Bristol The PA Kiwanis Foundation would like to nominate Jen Vare as a Kiwanis Hero. Jen has been involved in Circle K and then moved on to the Kiwanis Family. She has done many things to help the Levittown-Bristol Kiwanis Club. Jen was also the advisor of St Mary’s Builders club in Bordentown New Jersey. When Hurricane Sandy hit, Jen’s boyfriend’s family was affected by the storm and were concerned about their friends at the Jersey Shore. Jen was asked by members of the PA District if she could brainstorm and talk to people in New Jersey to see what Pennsylvania Kiwanis could do to help out. Jen made contact with members of the LBI Kiwanis Club and the Community Center on Long Beach Island and her work continued into a Service Weekend for PA at the Jersey Shore. Jen had groups of people cleaning up the beach and a run we could participate in. Jen also asked Operation Cupcake to see what they could do and they came down Saturday afternoon, with Kiwanis and Key Clubbers, and gave out cupcakes to the first responders. Through help from the Community Center, they gathered 50 children from different families that had been helped by the food pantry prior to and after Sandy had hit. We played games, gave them a bag full of goodies and we were able to give each family a gift card to go shopping for spring clothes and had lunch with them. What an amazing, impactful weekend it was. She has still been looking for places and or individuals that we can still help. Jen stepped up and got the weekend organized with Kiwanis and other

groups on Long Beach Island.

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Schedule 2013 PA District Convention Schedule

(All events at the Gettysburg Wyndham Hotel unless otherwise noted) *(See Workshop Descriptions on pages 38 to 42 for presenters, descriptions,

and rooms)

Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:00 PM – Convention & Credentials Registration – Assembly Lobby 7:30 PM Convention Office & Store – Lincoln Room Theme Basket Auction, Vendors & Exhibits – Salons E & F 1:00 PM – Lt. Gov. make-up training – Stars and Stripes 4:00 PM For those 2013-2014 Lt. Governors not able to attend the

Bucknell Conference 4:00 PM – Welcome Picnic at Rec Park – Departs from Wyndham Hotel 6:15 PM 6:15 PM – Sunset Battlefield Tour 8:45 PM 9:00 PM – Governor’s Reception– Presidential Suite, Sixth Floor 11:00 PM Hosted by Region 2 Friday, August 16, 2013 8:00 AM – Convention & Credentials Registration – Assembly Lobby 5:30 PM Office & Store – Lincoln Room Theme Basket Auction, Vendors & Displays – Salons E & F 8:00 AM – All Lt. Gov. and District Chairs meeting - Salon A 10:00 AM This includes all current and future lieutenant governors 8:00 AM – Past Governors Meeting - Salon D 10:00 AM 9:30 AM – Orientation for First Time Attendees – Stars and Stripes 10:00 AM

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Schedule 10:00 AM – Workshops & Forums – First Round* 10:45 AM Ronald McDonald House Eliminate Early Learning Community Service Projects for a Club Meeting 11:00 AM – Workshops & Forums – Second Round* 11:45 AM Administrative Updates Kiwanis in Iceland Campaign for Growth Kiwanis and Social Media 12:00 PM – Heroes in Service & Sponsored Leadership 2:15 PM Luncheon – Salon D

The 2012-2013 Kiwanis Heroes in Service will be recognized along with other Kiwanis awards, including 2011-2012 Distinguished Clubs. Additionally, we will hear from the leaders of our Sponsored Leadership Programs including Circle K Governor Katie Auwaerter, Key Club Governor Stephen Wheadon, K-Kids member Haley Staton, and Circle K International Vice-President Amelia Ahnert. Additionally, we will have reports on our Key Leader program as well as several other presentations.

2:30 PM – Workshops & Forums – Third Round* 3:15 PM Building non-traditional clubs What SLPs need from Kiwanis Caitlin Smiles (Kids Forum) We Believed They Would Never Come 3:30 PM – Workshops & Forums – Fourth Round* 4:15 PM Children’s Miracle Network How to connect K-Family to Future SLP Chocolate Tasting (Kids Forum) We Believed They Would Never Come 4:30 PM – Past Lt. Governors Meeting – Salon A

5:30 PM

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Schedule 4:15 PM – On Your Own in Gettysburg 9:00 PM – OR – Totem Pole Playhouse – “Barnum” 9:30 PM – Meet the Candidates – Hospitality Suite – Salon D 10:30 PM Saturday, August 17, 2013 6:30 AM – Eliminate Walk 8:00 AM Begin at Terrace and walk one mile around the Wyndham 8:00 AM – Convention & Credentials Registration – Assembly Lobby 2:30 PM 8:00 AM – Office and Store – Lincoln Room 5:00 PM Theme Basket Auction, Vendors & Displays – Salons E & F 8:00 AM – Blood Drive – Right Porte-Cochere 2:00 PM Central PA Blood Bank Bloodmobile Hosted by Shippensburg Kiwanis Club 8:00 AM – Early Learning Breakfast – Salon D 10:00 AM (A breakfast and program that’s reviewing and celebrating

our work in the area of Early Childhood Learning and Development. The program will include a brief video on new developments in science of early brain development, remarks from Dr. Barbara Minzenberg, a report on our activities & accomplishments during the last year and recognition of those clubs and members who have made significant contributions to our efforts.)

10:15 AM – Workshops & Forums – Fifth Round* 11:00 AM Caring Place Member Retention Early Learning Meet Our Counseling Trustee

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Schedule 11:15 AM – Workshops & Forums – Sixth Round* 12:00 PM Small Games of Chance Laws and Admin Updates Recruiting in the 21st Century The Language of Fans and Parasols 12:15 PM – Awards Luncheon – Salon D 1:30 PM (Presentation of Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation Awards as

well as some other Special awards) 12:15 PM – Special Luncheon – Stars and Stripes 1:30 PM A Conversation with a Gettysburg Civilian Presenter: Myra Reichart 1:45 PM – Business Session – Salons A, B, & C 4:45 PM Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance & God Bless America

Keynote Address – Mr. Jim Getty as Abraham Lincoln Legion of Honor On-to-Japan - 2014 Kiwanis International Convention Remarks – Kiwanis International Trustee Oskar Guojonsson Report of Credentials Committee – Jeff Rose, President, Past Lt. Governors Association Report of District Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer – Kevin Thomas Proposed Resolutions – Tom Cometa, Laws, Regulations and Resolutions Chair

Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Tom Cometa, Laws, Regulations and Resolutions Chair PA District Foundation Annual Meeting – Dale Brackin, President

On-to-Valley Forge/2014 Pennsylvania Kiwanis DCON Election of the 2013-2014 District Governor Election of the 2013-2014 District Governor-Elect 6:30 PM – Youth Pizza Party – Eisenhower 9:30 PM Then to see Ryan & Friends

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Schedule 6:30 PM – Governor’s Banquet and Installation – Salons C & D 9:30 PM Introductions Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Dinner Special Presentations Address – Governor Bruce Eberly Remarks Induction of the 2013-2014 District Board of Trustees, Lt. Governors & Chairs – Oskar Guojonsson, Kiwanis International Trustee Remarks – Governor-Designate Mark Mishinski Entertainment: Ryan & Friends 9:30 PM – Hospitality Suite – Salons A & B 10:30 PM Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:30 AM – Farewell Breakfast – Salon D 10:30 AM Introduction of 2013-2014 District Chairs Invocation Breakfast Memorial Tribute for Deceased Kiwanians Theme Basket Report Remarks – Mark Mishinski, 2013-2014 Governor Closing Address – Past Governor Mike Frailey

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Workshop Descriptions ROUND 1

Ronald McDonald House Charities – Eisenhower Room Presenter: Amy Leonard, Development Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA Join the presenter and learn about the 40 year history and wonderful mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Attendees will leave with many ideas of how their Kiwanis Club can get involved locally and help support the families of sick and injured children when they need it the most. Changing the World: The Eliminate Campaign – Salon A Presenter: Past Governors Ethan McBeth & Barry Halbritter Get an update on our global campaign for children, get an update from a Kiwanian who has seen what is happening first hand and learn what you and your club can do as the campaign progresses Early Learning & Childhood Development: The Resources of the Pa Promise for Children Website – Salon B Presenters: Kevin Thomas, District Executive Director & Mary Hall, Communication Specialist, Local Education & Resource Network, PA Key The PA Promise for Children Website has some exciting tools for employees, parents and grandparents which can help the young children in their lives have more opportunities for quality Early Learning and Development opportunities. This presentation will provide you information on those resources and how you and your club can raise awareness of these resources. Community Service Projects for a Club Meeting – Salon C Presenter: Past Governor Susan Grab Does your club need ideas for a club meeting or a special evening program? If a speaker cancels, do you need a service project for the meeting? Would you like new no or low cost service project ideas? Handouts of past ideas for no and low cost service projects will also be available.

ROUND 2 Kiwanis in Iceland – Eisenhower Room Presenter: Oskar Guojonsson, Kiwanis International Trustee Come learn from Icelander and Kiwanian Oskar Guojonsson about the culture of Iceland and how Kiwanis operates and serves in Iceland.

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Workshop Descriptions Global Campaign for Growth – Salon A Presenters: Michael Frailey, Campaign for Growth Chairmen – Americas & Denny Kiroff, Campaign for Growth Regional Chair This global campaign for growth is a 5-year member-led initiative intended to strengthen Kiwanis membership by providing support to existing and new clubs, opening new clubs and building on the strength of those clubs that have been successful in maintaining or growing their membership bases. Information will be provided on how you and your club will fit in and benefit from this campaign. The IRS, Charitable Contributions, Form 990, Small Games of Chance and other Administrative Issues – Salon B Presenter – Kevin Thomas, District Executive Director Information and updates on various administrative issues facing Kiwanis clubs. Facebook, Twitter and Kiwanis: How to use social media to promote your Kiwanis Club – Salon C Presenters: Jennifer Grab, 2013-14 On-to-Japan Chair & Kristina Badali, 2013-14 District Webmaster An introduction to Facebook, Twitter and using social media with your Kiwanis club. The Who/What/Whys of Social Media and how to use them to your club's advantage.

ROUND 3 Caitlin’s Smiles Service Project for Children – Eisenhower Room Presenter: Past Governor Susan Grab Encourage children to experience the fun of service at an early age with this forum. We will learn about who Caitlin was while we assemble craft kits to be donated to Cailin’s Smiles for use in hospitals across Pennsylvania. Fun for all ages. Building Non-Traditonal Kiwanis Clubs: 3-2-1 Clubs, Club Satellites and e-Kiwanis – Salon B Presenters: Division 12N co-Lt. Governors Matt Wise & Bill Henning We will be discussing best practices for building non-traditional Kiwanis Clubs; what works and what doesn’t, various leadership models, and types of recruitment efforts. Also, first hand feedback from those involved in these clubs one year after charter. If you are looking for information on how to start one of these clubs OR how your club can become one, this is the forum for you!

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Workshop Descriptions

What Do our Service Leadership Programs need from their Sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs? – Salon C Presenters: Circle K Governor Katie Auwaerter & Key Club Governor Stephen Wheadon Our Service Leadership Programs are the most important of our Kiwanis programs. This presentation will provide you with information on what they need to thrive and be partners with Kiwanis in serving our communities. We Believed They Would Never Come – Salon A Presenter: Myra Reichart When the armies marched away from Gettysburg in July 1863, they left behind a community in shambles and more than 51,000 killed, wounded and missing soldiers. The little town of 2,400 had been changed forever. Experience this most pivotal battle of America’s Civil War as you walk in the footsteps of the Gettysburg civilians. Hear their thoughts and words. Share the experience of the people whose once beautiful town became a hotly contested battlefield

ROUND 4 For Kids Only: Chocolate, Chocolate, Oh My! – Eisenhower Room Presenter: Past Governor Susan Grab For Children Age 5 and older: We will be exploring the origins of chocolate, where cocoa beans are grown and the ingredients of chocolate as we enjoy it today. We will be taste testing, melting and dipping chocolate. A yummy forum! The Children’s Miracle Network – Salon B Presenter: Gail Frassetta, Assistant Director, Penn State Hershey Children’s Miracle Network Learn more about the work of the Children’s Miracle Network and how you and your club can partner with them to serve children and their families. How to Connect the Kiwanis Family to the Future – Salon C Presenters: Our District Service Leadership Administrators A presentation on how to connect with the members of our service leadership programs and get them to join Kiwanis.

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We Believed They Would Never Come – Salon A Presenter: Myra Reichart When the armies marched away from Gettysburg in July 1863, they left behind a community in shambles and more than 51,000 killed, wounded and missing soldiers. The little town of 2,400 had been changed forever. Experience this most pivotal battle of America’s Civil War as you walk in the footsteps of the Gettysburg civilians. Hear their thoughts and words. Share the experience of the people whose once beautiful town became a hotly contested battlefield

ROUND 5 Early Learning: Young Children Priority One – the first 2,000 days: a Kiwanis Priority – Salon A Presenter: Kevin Thomas, Kiwanis International Early Childhood Development/Young Children Priority One Chair There are 2,000 days between the time a child is born and enters Kindergarten. In those 2,000 90% of the brain’s growth occurs, and much of what happens in school and later in life may already be determined. Fortunately, in these early years, the brain's capabilities can be changed This forum will provide information on the importance of quality early learning and development opportunities and what Kiwanians can do to support and advocate for quality early childhood learning and development opportunities for all children. The Highmark Caring Place – Salon B Presenter: Val Fletcher, Volunteer Services Coordinator & Child Grief Specialist The Highmark Caring Place is for grieving children, adolescents and their families. Learn more about the program and how you can support the children and families in this program. Member retention…Transforming members to Kiwanians – Salon C Presenter: Lanton Lee, Kiwanis International Area Director Every year, new members join Kiwanis clubs. And every year, current members leave their clubs. How can we ensure that every Kiwanis member gets the club experience they were looking for when they joined? See how every club can

give every member the opportunity to become a true Kiwanian

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Meet the Kiwanis International Trustee and Ask/Discuss Your Specific Questions and Concerns – Eisenhower Room A meeting with Kiwanis International Trustee Oskar Guojonsson where you can discuss your questions and concerns

ROUND 6 The IRS, Charitable Contributions, Form 990, Small Games of Chance and other Administrative Issues – Salon A Presenter Kevin Thomas, District Executive Director Information on and updates on various administrative issues facing Kiwanis clubs Recruiting in the 21st century – Salon C Presenter: Lanton Lee The world is constantly changing. Your Kiwanis club needs to keep up with the times to be relevant and vital in your community. Learn the basic techniques to connect with prospective members, get hip to technology and attract more active members. The Language of Fans and Parasols – Salon B Presenter: Myra Reichart A lighthearted look at the forgotten 19th century art of silent communication and flirtation using fans and parasols. Ladies: Bring your fan or borrow one of ours, and you'll learn how to communicate your most private thoughts to the gentleman of your choosing while carefully maintaining those all-important conventions that society requires. Lots of fun and definitely interactive.

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Convention Program Ads

Kiwanis Club of

Celebrating our 56th year of

November 7-9

Dan Davies

Lt. Gov 13 South

Welcome

Here’s to a wonderful

in

From the

of

As an out-going Trustee, I want to offer my

Congratulations and Thanks to the entire PA District TEAM

for continuing to take pride in Kiwanis, for working to make necessary corrections,

and to insure our future health.

Also, I encourage all Members to step up as best they are able and become

servant leaders in our best tradition.

Paul L. Kasoff Region 7

Hershey-Hummelstown

Kiwanis Club

Proud Sponsor of the

Hershey High School Key Club

Hershey Elementary School K-Kids

Hershey Middle School Builders Club

Coming in 2013

Home club of 2013-2014 & 2014-2015

Co-LTG, John H. Gräb

We would like to thank the clubs of Division 12N for an

excellent 2 years of service

(and for putting up with all of our emails)!

You really have made a difference!

Also, best wishes to Co-Lieutenant Governors-elect

Linda Prior and Cindi McCarty on your upcoming term –

you make a great team!

Division 12N Co-Lieutenant Governors

Matt Wise and Bill Henning

Have a great

District Convention!

Mark Mishinski

2012-2013

Governor-Elect

Pennsylvania Kiwanians

Good Luck & Best Wishes For Your

2013 District Convention

Mike Smith District Risk Manager

215.479.5900

[email protected]

ENJOY HISTORIC

GETTYSBURG,

PENNSYLVANIA

THE

ELIMINATE PROJECT

AND

EARLY

CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION!

RICK RELYEA

TRUSTEE

REGION IV

Scottdale Kiwanis Club Division 8

Home of 2012-2013 PA DISTRICT GOVERNOR

BRUCE EBERLY

Eliminate Project Model Club

Five ‘Zeller-Fellows’ Members

Distinguished Club 2011 Distinguished Club 2012

*****

Wishing all to have a great convention

Kiwanis Club of Scranton

Congratulations to our very own

MARY ANNE MALONEY EVANS

Lt. Governor, Division 15

Kiwanis Club of Sheraden

Home Club of

Region 2 trustee Elect - Keith Smith

Division 5 Lt. Governor Elect - Tracy Smith

Club Officers

President - Debbie Whitfield

President Elect - Leshonda Roberts

Secretary - Marianne Muraska

Treasurer - Keith Smith

Immed. Past President – Bill Whitfield

We look forward to the

Gettysburg Experience

Learn more about the Sheraden Club at

Facebook.com/Sheraden Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club of State College

Celebrating 150 years of the Battle of Gettysburg

Home club of the

Lieutenant Governor Division 11E,

Kathryn Mackes

and

Region 3 Trustee Ann Graves

Model Club for the Eliminate Program

Earl Elliott, President

Cameron Bausch, President-elect

Al Wilson, Vice President

Ann Graves, Secretary

Stephen Spencer, Treasurer

We need to build a stronger Kiwanis Family so that we can

serve children and youth.

To do that, we cannot let the parameters of how we have always

done things define how we must do things to serve more children

in the future.

Don’t worry about what we eat and where we meet, examine

everything we do to make sure it is relevant to what we should

be doing, try new ideas and don’t fear failing sometimes with

new ways and ideas – it is part of the path to success.

If we are not reaching our goals, we need to examine the reasons

why to make sure that they are not excuses that allow to stay in

the same thought patterns and comfort zones.

Yours in Kiwanis Service,

Kevin Thomas, District Executive Director

PS: Thanks for the privilege of serving you for 26 years!

A Luncheon Conversation With a Gettysburg Civilian

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OPERERATED BY CONVENTION PRESENTER

MYRA REICHART

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Celebrating 20 years of service!

KIWANIS CLUB OF POTTSTOWN

AND

THE POTTSTOWN KIWANIS

FOUNDATION

Welcomes you to attend our meetings on every

Tuesday, evening at the

Elks Club

61 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

6:15 PM

Join us for our 90th Anniversary Celebration on

November 1, 2013 at the Bellwood Country Club

Proud sponsors of four Key Clubs

Two Builders Clubs and Six Kids Clubs

Our Foundation provides scholarships to students

In the following school districts:

Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Owen J. Roberts & Daniel Boone

President: R. Thomas Creswell

Secretary: Gene Huston, Jr.

Treasurer: Ralph Clemmer

BERGDALE INSURANCE AGENCY

1270 Farfield Road

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717-334-8195

ERIK BERGDALE,

KIWANIS CLUB OF GETTYSBURG

Carol Lorence Carlisle Kiwanian & Realtor

Lois and I would like to

thank all the members of the Pennsylvania District

for a memorable year.

A special thanks to Helen Milliron and the

Gettysburg Convention

Committee, Great Job!

Let’s keep the focus on Early Learning and the Children of Pennsylvania and the World!

2012-2013 PA District Governor

The Past Lt. Governors’ Association would like to welcome everyone to the

2012-2013 PA District Convention

We hope all of our PA district members have a great convention and

2012 – 2013 year.

Thank you all for everything you do!

Jeff Rose – President Susan Grab – Vice President

Karen Sears – Secretary Sandy Brackin - Treasurer

Future Kiwanis Family Conventions and Conferences

KIWANIS DISTRICT

CONVENTIONS Radisson Convention Center Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

August 21 - 24, 2014

Erie Bayfront Convention Center and Sheraton

Erie, Pennsylvania August 13 - 16, 2015

KIWANIS MIDWINTER

CONFERENCES Penn Stater Hotel and Conference

Center State College, Pennsylvania

March 8, 2014

Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

March 21, 2015 State College, Pennsylvania

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTIONS July 17 - 20, 2014 Tokyo-Chiba, Japan

June 25 - 28, 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana

June 25 – 28, 2016

Toronto, Ontario

KEY CLUB DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

March 14 - 16, 2014 Hilton Hotel & Towers

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

March 6 - 8, 2015 Hershey Lodge & Convention

Center Hershey, Pennsylvania

March 11-13, 2016

Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

State College, Pennsylvania

CIRCLE K DISTRICT CONVENTION

March 28 – 30, 2014 Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey

Grantville, Pennsylvania

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