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The RMD Kiwanian Volume 1516 – 003 May 2016

In this Issue

Governor’s Message…………………….3 Come to Mid-Winter Conference

District Office……………………………4 Thoughts from the Executive Director

Kiwanis Family New

Key Club Update……………………………………. 9

CKI Report …………………...…………………… 10

RMD Foundation News…...……………12

President’s Letter

Kiwanis in Action……………………….14

Celebrating What is Right in the District!

The Formula……………………………20 Stars of Tomorrow Winners………….. 25

2015 – 2016

District Leadership GOVERNOR

Jon Mangino

Trinidad CO

GOVERNOR-ELECT

Kathy Lee

Alamosa CO

SECRETARY

Tom Martinez Jr

Colorado Springs CO

TREASURER

Robert Garretson

Fort Collins CO

IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR

Stephen Plank

Colorado Springs CO

Lt. Gov Division 1 Lt. Gov Division 2

Michael Keim Ann Stelling

Casper WY Greeley CO


Lee Patke Dawn Kocjancic

Colorado Springs CO Alamosa CO

Lt Gov Division 6 Lt Gov Division 7.

Clark Gardner Hayley Suppes

Chadron NE Delta CO


Joe O’Donnell Maggie Weakley

Glenwood Springs CO Arvada CO

Lt Gov Division 10 Lt Gov Division 11

Jennet Ballinger Amanda Griffin

Dubois WY Brighton CO


Brian Blasi Tim Sheppard

Trinidad CO Cheyenne WY


Steve Fairleigh Gail Coombs

Littleton CO Denver CO


Rob Protzman Charlotte Pirnat

Fort Collins CO Durango CO

The RMD Kiwanian is published quarterly by the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International. All correspondence relating to editorial content, or distribution, should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. The information in this magazine is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. It is intended to provide general information about the subject matter covered.

Thank you Garry Steen for the photo of flowers at Dumont Lake near Steamboat Springs CO

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“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford

It’s hard to believe we’re at the halfway point of the Kiwanis year. Time flies when you are having fun!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent mid-year conference in Fort Collins. A fun and informative time was had by all. Like always, I came away charged after spending time with the members of the best district in Kiwanis!

We saw the introduction of the I-Plan. One of the four main components of the I-Plan is Inspiration with The Formula as its cornerstone. I’m thankful we have such a dedicated Formula Team. Four of our Club Counselors recently went to training and came away with working knowledge on ways to make our clubs even better. If you think your club could benefit from this knowledge, don’t be afraid to ask. We have Counselors all over the District willing and able to help you identify some growth/service opportunities for your club.

Between the I-Plan and the Formula, we’ve been equipped with the tools to take a great District to even greater heights. My challenge to us all is to take these tools out of the tool box and put them to use. We’d be crazy not to! Let’s each one of us make a commitment to ask someone we know to participate in one of our service projects or come to a fun club meeting. Then let’s ask that person to join. We all enjoy being a member of the Kiwanis Family. Let’s share the reason why.

I’m excited for our upcoming conventions. International Convention early bird registration deadline was recently extended to May 15. Please consider going to Toronto and supporting our own Bert West in his bid to become an International Trustee. He will be an asset to that board.

Mark your calendars for August 4-7 for District Convention in Pueblo, CO. A service project opportunity during convention is to build a playground for Posada of Pueblo. Fundraising is underway for this worthwhile project. To learn more about this project, contact Carol Chiarito at 719-214-1331 and then join in construction on August 4 and 5. Don’t forget your golf clubs and take part in the Foundation golf outing at the beautiful Walking Stick Golf Course. Pack your finest evening clothes to celebrate “Oscar Night” on August 6. Look for details on how to nominate your club or club member in this issue.

Thanks for all you do!

Jon

2015 – 2016 Governor’s Message

Jon Mangino

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From the District Office

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Mid-Year Conference had a nice turnout of 200 attendees. The Hilton Hotel, Fort Collins proved to be a good location and feedback from the Mid-Year Conference Survey gave it a 4.7 out of 5 rating, with the new Treasurer Forum

ranked as the best forum at 4.8 rating. Thank you Bill Hurt, Clark Morrel, & Tyler Rusch for hosting that forum! Education on the I-PLAN was the

focus this year and the committee worked diligently to present timely and beneficial forums, as well as have fun in Fort Collins.

No conference is complete without photos and this is issue is full of

conference photos, courtesy of Amanda May and Bill Ciesla. Great eye

guys, thank you!

With Mid-Year behind us, the District Convention Committee and the Pueblo Kiwanis Club is busy planning the 2016 RMD District Convention to be in Pueblo August 4 – 7, 2016. Following the Rocky Mountain District traditions, there will be fun, forums and fellowship throughout the Convention. Meet

Governor-Elect Candidate Hayley Suppes on page 7.

The RMD Kiwanis Foundation Luncheon is Friday August 5, 2016. As each RMD Kiwanis Member is also a member of the Foundation, this should be a “must attend” luncheon. It is the annual meeting of the foundation with a full report on the status & health of the foundation, status on the District projects and election of foundation trustees. This year there are 5 trustee positions up for election. Trustee candidates are needed! If you are interested, please contact

Ron Seybold, Nominating & Election Committee Chair, [email protected].

Of course, no convention would be complete without a Governor’s Banquet.

Governor Jon Mangino has selected the Kiwanis Night at the Oscars for his

theme, complete with lights, cameras, action and awards! Check out Page 6 to learn all about the Kiwanis Oscars criteria.

As we enter our second century of service, there is a renewed energy with the

I-PLAN, Formula and remembering that #kidsneedkiwanis!

Hello Rocky Mountain District!

Yours in Service,

Nancy J Wiehagen

Executive Director 303-462-5148 [email protected]





UPCOMING EVENTS!

Canadian culture. International

influence.

Join us June 23–26, 2016, in the most

multicultural city in the world—

Toronto, Canada.

August 4 -7 Marriott Hotel

Pueblo Colorado

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Traveling to Kiwanis International Convention? Time to

renew your passport?

The State Department is SWAMPED with a record number

of applications as more Americans travel abroad. A wave

of renewals is expected from people who got a passport

when US visitors to Canada or Mexico were first required

to carry one 10 years ago.

APPLY HERE TO RENEW OR OBTAIN A NEW PASSPORT

http://www.kiwanis.org/convention/2016

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Club Awards

#1. Best Service Project

#2. Best Club Newsletter

#3. Best Club Website

#4. Club that has the most Fun

#5. Most Profitable Fundraiser-

clubs with 30 or less members

#6. Most Profitable Fundraiser-

clubs with 31 or more members

Kiwanis Nomination Rules

1. Entries must include an entry form.

2. Entries must include a video explaining why the member or club should receive the award. The video

must not be longer than 90 seconds.

3. Entries must include a digital picture of the club or the member, whichever is applicable.

4. Clubs can send in multiple entries, but no more than one entry per category for the club level and a

maximum of 2 entries for each individual category.

5. The top 5 videos will be shown at the Kiwanis Oscar Night Event- August 6th.

6. Entries must be received by July 8, 2016

Individual Awards

#1. Best Pancake Flipper

#2. Best Club Secretary, must be

currently in office

#3. Best Club President, must be

currently in office

#4. Best Overall Kiwanis Member

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Nomination Form

DUE DATE: July 8, 2016

CATERGORY: ____________________________________________________

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________

Nominating Club: ______________________________________________

Nominator’s Name: ______________________________________________

Nominator’s Email: _______________________________________________

Nominator’s Phone Number: _______________________________________

Please include: A 90 second video why the nominee should receive the award A recent photo of the nominee

Please mail to: Kiwanis RMD P.O. Box 270738 Fort Collins CO 80527

Hayley Suppes 200 Grand Blvd. Delta, CO 81416 970-812-6152 [email protected]

Nancy Wiehagen, Executive Director Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis International PO Box 270738 Fort Collins, CO 80527

March 1, 2016

Dear Nancy,

Please accept this letter as my official notice of candidacy for the office of Governor-Elect, 2016-2017 for

the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International.

I am a member of the Kiwanis Club of Delta, where I served as President, 2013-2014. I am currently

serving my second term as Lieutenant Governor for Division 7. I am the Delta High School Key Club

Kiwanis Advisor and serve on the Formula Committee as a Club Counselor. Professionally, I am the

Marketing & Public Relations Director of an emergent Boys & Girls Club with established and developing

club sites in Western Colorado.

My genuine heart for service and belief that Kiwanis is the best, most substantial service organization with

the most incredible potential for progression drives my decision to run for the position of Governor. I'm

confident that my marketing and public relations expertise, specifically in regards to the nonprofit arena,

lends a unique and powerful perspective to leadership and growth of the great Rocky Mountain Division

of Kiwanis International. It is with excitement and honor that I respectfully run for the office of Governor-

Elect, 2016-2017.

Sincerely,

Hayley Suppes

HAYLEY SUPPES FOR

GOVENOR-ELECT 2016 - 2017

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February 4, 2016

Rocky Mountain District Board of Directors,

The Kiwanis Club of Delta respectfully submits the "Endorsement of Candidacy" for Hayley Suppes as Governor-Elect for the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International in 2016-2017.

Hayley has been a respected member of our Club since 2011 and rose quickly as a proven leader. Shortly after joining our Club, she was asked to fill the position of Vice President. She then held office as President -Elect and President in 2013. She has attended multiple trainings, Conferences and Conventions. She has been an engaged and supportive Lieutenant Governor for two terms, keeping us connected to the District.

Her youthful energy, forward thinking and deep commitment to service have been an asset to not only our club, but to our Delta Kiwanis Family and our Division as a whole. In 2011, she took on the role of Kiwanis Advisor to our Key Club and because of her enduring responsibly to the success of youth in our community; our Key Club is a thriving institution at the high school.

Respectively, Hayley continues to support our Club in growth efforts by spear-heading development of a 3-2-1 style Service of Kiwanis enhancement to our Club. We have already identified multiple large impact service projects for our Club this year and are attracting new prospects for member recruitment, thanks to the guidance and leadership of Hayley Suppes.

Hayley's passion for Kiwanis, enterprising nature and dynamic leadership skills will lend to her success as future Governor. Sincerely,

Kylynn Wilson

Delta Kiwanis Club

Delta Kiwanis Club supports

HAYLEY SUPPES FOR GOVENOR-ELECT 2016 - 2017

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Hello Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis!

My name is Aliza Mitchell and I have the distinct honor of serving as the 2016-2017 Key Club

District Governor. Nothing makes me more proud or inspired than applying my servant leadership to

such an integral part of the Kiwanis family.

Facing the year ahead of me, I am filled with optimism and ideas regarding the mighty Rocky

Mountain District. This past year we surpassed 100 Key Clubs and had over 3000 registered

members. That is 6000 hands, 3000 minds and 3000 students ready to serve their homes, schools

and communities. I could not ask for better circumstances as the new District Board and I move into

our positions of leadership.

The entire Rocky Mountain K-Family can be excited about all of the great things that the Key

Clubbers will achieve in the next year. More membership and club growth, new partnerships with

different organizations, new opportunities for the membership to be involved with their

Kiwanians, and more service than ever all stands right in front of us. I cannot wait to see the hard

work of the incredibly devoted and passionate key clubs pay-off.

Something that I have always been incredibly passionate about as a leader and a Key Clubber is

strengthening the bond between students and Kiwanis members. The most successful Key Clubs

have strong support from their sponsoring Key Clubs, and successful Kiwanis clubs often utilize the

ambition and hard-working nature of key clubbers to broaden the impact they are able to have on

the children of the world. You, as Kiwanians, can help us to strengthen the bond, and we will be

able to touch the lives of even more people in our communities. As a club, you can reach out by

sponsoring a servant leader on their way to ICON or Key Leader, attend club meetings, or invite the

club members to one of your service projects. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting one

another in the process of changing the world!

If you, as a Kiwanian, would like to stay updated on all the things Key Club is doing or have any

sort of questions, you are more than welcome to email me at [email protected]

and I encourage you to check out our website: www.rmdkeyclub.org and find us on Facebook.

I look forward to working with you and the wonderful district that we call home!

Rocky Mountain District KEY CLUB:

Aliza Mitchell, District Governor

Did you know RMD Kiwanis has a Facebook page?

Anyone can post their club photos and share their

story. www.facebook.com/RMDKiwanis


http://www.rmdkeyclub.org/

http://www.facebook.com/RMDKiwanis

KIWANIS FAMILY NEWS

CKI Ryan Chepovsky

Rocky Mountain District Circle K Governor

Click Here to Donate

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Hello Rocky Mountain District!

My name is Ryan Chepovsky, I am the 2016-2017 Circle K Governor for Rocky Mountain District and a Sophomore at CSU-Pueblo.

For those that may not know what Circle K is – no it is NOT the gas station. Circle K is the collegiate level of Kiwanis. It is the perfect transition between High School Key Club to full Kiwanis member. Now that you have a small idea of what Circle K is, it is my pleasure to not only introduce myself but other district officers for the 2016-2017 year.

Samantha Leshikar our district Secretary-Treasurer, Colorado School of Mines

Travis Canney our Event Coordinator, Senior at Colorado School of Mines

The three of us make up Rocky Mountains District's Circle K board and we are all extremely excited to see what we can add to Circle K this year.

We are already hard at work making sure this year will be fantastic and that everything runs smoothly over the summer. We hope to strengthen our existing clubs, our district board, and to charter a few new clubs along the way. It is going to be an amazing year for Circle K, but we can always use help from you. If there is a college or university near your Kiwanis group reach out to them and see if getting a Circle K club started would be possible and if there is a Circle K Club already in your area invite them to meetings and keep involved with them, after all we are all a part of the K-Family.

All three of us on Rocky Mountain’s District board would like to thank each and every one of you. Without Kiwanis support we would not have this amazing opportunity to grow as leaders.

If you would like to learn more about Circle K visit our District web site at www.rmdcki.org or our international web site at www.circlek.org and finally my e-mail is [email protected].

Please shoot me an email if you have any questions! Again, thank you so much for all that you do! Let’s Rock n’ Roll RMD!

http://www.rmdcki.org/lucky-7









http://www.rmdcki.org/

http://www.circlek.org/


It is always a pleasure to write the quarterly newsletter to Kiwanis members of the Rocky Mountain District and to share with you the progress your Rocky Mountain District Foundation is making to benefit the mission and goals of the RMD. The Rocky Mountain District Foundation continues to support the Kiwanis Clubs through a variety of means which include: our signature “three houses” project (Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado, Ronald McDonald House of Denver, and the Rose Hill Hospitality House in Grand Junction), support of our Key Clubs and CKI’s, and Kiwanis Club Grants.

Our signature project, the “three houses”, provide a safe, clean, and inviting place for families to stay who are dealing with unexpected and difficult situations. We continue to fulfill our pledge of $30,000 per house to be given over a three-year timeframe.

The Foundation agreed to award a $1,000 scholarship to be given to one Key Club member and to one CKI member. The announcement of the recipient is highlighted below this article. In addition, we are providing a $1,000 grant to the governor and members of Key Club and CKI, these funds are to be used to cover travel expenses to their respective International Conventions.

The Board is proud of the growth we have witnessed in our Kiwanis Club Grants. We have approved eleven grants during the first half of the 2015-2016 fiscal year for a total of $16,850! The Foundation board receives as many as eight grant requests each quarter and although we would like to continue to fund the grant requests, we believe it is our fiduciary responsibility as Foundation Board Directors to significantly reduce the number of grants we can fund. We are working diligently on our budget for the upcoming fiscal year and clarifying our grant request guidelines.

These generous gifts are only possible through the combined effort of our Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis Clubs and members! The Board is asking you as Kiwanis members and Kiwanis Clubs to consider the great work that is accomplished through our RMD Foundation. We need your financial support if we are to grow and provide capital for projects that benefit children throughout the Rocky Mountain District. Let’s make this district convention a show of our financial support for the foundation. We thank you for your support!

We are looking for several new foundation board members whose term will start in October 2016. Serving on the RMD Foundation Board is an honor and a valuable experience. Please let Nancy Wiehagen ([email protected]) or Ron Seybold ([email protected]) know if you are interested in serving.

Our District Convention is August 4 – 7 in Pueblo, CO. You will not want to miss it! A fun way to support the foundation is by participating in our golf tournament which is scheduled for Friday morning, August 5th. The Foundation Luncheon is Friday following the golf tournament and will be held at the Carriage House on the River Walk. Please plan to attend as we will have representatives from each of the three houses, elect new board members, and share with you the many accomplishments of your RMD Foundation. Be thinking about your Kiwanis Club basket and auction items for our ever popular Silent Auction. Thank you in advance for your donations to this fun auction where all proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain District Foundation!

See you in Pueblo!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT FOUNDATION

LeAnn Zetmeir RMDK Foundation President

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LeAnn

At the 2016 RMD Key Club District Convention, it was announced that Karalee Kothe from Eaton High School was the Key Club recipient of the $1000 RMD Kiwanis Foundation Key Club Scholarship. Karalee is currently a student at Eaton High School, and will be attending Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana next year. Congratulations Karalee!


The Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis Foundation is thrilled to announce that the recipient of the Circle K $1,000 scholarship is Samantha Leshikar who is currently attending the Colorado School of Mines Sam was in the Girl Scouts for 12 years, is active in several college organizations, has received numerous awards for excellence, is on the Dean's List, and lastly is a former Key Clubber. Congratulations, Samantha!

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RMDK Foundation Awards Scholarships

#kidsneedkiwanis

Foundation Grant Applications Due Date: June 23, 2016 Forms & Guidelines: www.rmdkf.com

http://www.rmdkf.com/

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Foundation Board Grant Awards, Donations & Sponsorships

At the March 23, 2016 Foundation Board Meeting, the Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis

Foundation awarded $8,300 in grants.

Foundation Grant Awards

Kiwanis Club of Alamosa $300: The Story Walk is an educational activity that places a children's story along a popular walking route in the community. This project will inspire physical activity outdoors while encouraging reading at the same time. The story books that are included in the Story Walk will be rotated periodically, encouraging children and their families to return time and again.

Grand Junction Golden K Club $500: Currently, the club delivers toys each month to 23 local agencies where children with pain or stress exist, and they are generally delivered by club members who are not toymakers. The toys are delivered every two or three months to the children’s hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction $2500: The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction strives to change the lives of children in the community who are afflicted with silent disabilities by providing them with dogs bred with specific characteristics suitable for service work.

Pueblo Kiwanis Club Community Playground Project $2500: The Kiwanis Club of Pueblo seeks a one-time grant of $2,500 from the Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis Foundation in support of a service event that will cover both Kiwanis One Day on April 2 as well as offer a service component to the Rocky Mountain District Convention that the club is hosting August 4-7, 2016 at the Pueblo Convention Center. The project will cover not just purchase of the equipment but the preparatory concrete and leveling equipment required to properly install the climbing walls and swing sets.

This grant is contingent on the Pueblo Club raising the funds to fully fund the entire project.

Delta Kiwanis Club $2500: This grant is to enhance the early literacy program at the Delta Library. This grant will include considerable service hours to be performed by our club, painting, fixing of existing shelving along with the purchase of book bins, furniture and learning materials, substantially impacting approximately 2600 children the program serves yearly.

Where’s BOB?

The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has a new, exciting and fun way to invite guests, appreciate fundraising sponsors and appeal to kids.

It’s the “Where’s BOB” campaign! BOB is an adorable stuffed bear – he’s been inducted as a member of the club and attends all the meetings and events. He’s particularly good at inviting guests! We take BOB along with a personal invitation to a potential members’ office on Tuesday before our Thursday lunch. He sits in their office wearing his Kiwanis shirt, pin and name badge and of course generates a lot of buzz until Thursday when they bring him back and enjoy a meeting and lunch.

We also take pictures around town and post them to Facebook and Instagram “Where’s BOB?” BOB is the heart of Kiwanis and can be found anywhere – at a gym, at a corporate sponsors’ office, at a construction site, with the Students of the Month… even at the Mayor’s office this week. It’s becoming quite the talk of the town – where will BOB be next! Maybe YOUR office with an invitation to lunch! Stay tuned for more information on the antics of BOB. And if you’re wondering where he got his name legend has it that the original name for the Kiwanis Club was the Benevolent Order of the Brothers (BOB)

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The Alamosa Kiwanis Club was able to present a $600 check to Save the Children, thanks to a matching grant from the Kiwanis RMD Foundation. The Alamosa Literacy Council and the Save the Children organization are in the process of a creating a Story Walk around the local City Hall. The Story Walk is an educational activity that places a children’s story along a popular walking route in the community. This project will inspire physical activity outdoors while encouraging reading at the same time. The story books that are included in the Story Walk will be rotated periodically, encouraging children and their families to return time and again. With the $600 donation the Alamosa Kiwanis Club will be sponsoring two poles along the Story Walk path that is scheduled to be finished in May. Thank you RMD Foundation for the matching grant, the Alamosa Kiwanis Club greatly appreciates it!

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Mid-Winter Conference in photos Thank you Amanda May & Bill Ciesla for great photos!

The conference began with a Friday Night Social ---

Registration made easy due to Lisa Hansen, Lisa Schroers & Jim O’Neill

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Saturday at Mid-Winter “Spring Training” Conference

Introduction of the 2015-2016 District Board

Welcome from Governor Jon Mangino, International Trustee Terry White and Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell

Lt. Governor Div 7 Hayley Suppes explained “The Draft” Mixer – a fun morning icebreaker designed to get attendees to get to know each other.

Exhibitors at Mid-Winter Conference

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Randy Gradishar, a former Denver Bronco was the guest speaker at the Interclub Lunch. Randy donated a

jersey to auction for the RMD Kiwanis Foundation during the lunch. Jackie Signorelli was the highest bidder for the jersey, raising $1000 for the RMD Kiwanis Foundation.

Rylie James came by to promote her Kuddles for Kids Charity

Awards Banquet - Heart of Kiwanis!

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Dawn McEwan Columbine

Ray Kepler Windsor

Bert West Ute Pass, Woodland

Bob Garretson

Fort Collins Eyeopeners

BIG HEART

Bob Littler Glenwood Springs

Maggie Weakley Outstanding Lt. Governor Division 9

Hayley Suppes Rod Ellerbush Leadership Award

Kiwanis International Distinguished Club - Ute Pass, Woodland Park

Kiwanis International Distinguished Club - Columbine

Kiwanis International Distinguished Member Kathy Lee 20

Contest. Contest. Contest.

The Rocky Mountain District is sponsoring a Membership Contest. The TOP FOUR Kiwanis Clubs with the greatest net positive growth will each receive $500 to be used for their members to attend the Rocky Mountain District Convention this August in Pueblo, Colorado. The contest is based upon the net positive growth of Kiwanis Clubs from October 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. Award recipients will be recognized at the Rocky Mountain District Convention.

Kiwanis International believes in rewarding Kiwanians for sharing our love of Kiwanis. Go to www.kiwanis.org to learn about the Club Strengthening Awards. There are two: Gift of Kiwanis Award for the member and Impact Circle for the club.

The Formula = (Love it + Live it + Share it)

LeAnn Zetmeir RMD Formula Chair

As The Formula Chair for the Rocky Mountain District I’ve spoken with many of you, worked with KI, and evaluated all I have learned through my travels around the district as your Governor to determine the best way for our district to grow. The answer is YOU. What a great time to be a Kiwanian and share what it means to you. Take a minute and write down all the reasons you are happy someone asked you to join Kiwanis, then when you ask someone to join you’ll know the gift you are giving them.

Have you heard about the Kiwanis I-Plan? We introduced it at Mid-Winter Convention and it is exciting. We are hoping to see you at District Convention in Pueblo this August where we will continue to explore the exciting possibilities Kiwanis Clubs have through implementation of the I-Plan. You might be thinking what is the I-Plan?

The I-Plan is a strategic plan. A strategic plan is a road map for an organization. It’s flexible and is designed as a guide for districts and clubs to reach their goals. There are 4 “I’s” or pieces to the I-Plan: Inspiration, Impact, Image and Investment.

Inspiration is about membership engagement. It’s the first “I” because without Kiwanians we can’t continue our necessary and vital mission of serving children in our communities and the world. Kiwanis members are necessary for us to build, retain, and support a growing Kiwanis network. We have in place a dedicated group of Formula Team Kiwanians and Lt Governors engaged in the process of providing support to clubs and to building new clubs in communities where there are no Kiwanis Clubs. Kids need Kiwanis -#kidsneedkiwanis - because we provide them the benefit of adults who are invested in their communities and care about their welfare.

If your club would benefit from a Club Counselor (who is trained as a coach, not an advisor) please let your Lt Governor know. Why not give it a try? A Kiwanis Club with new members adds new life and is attractive to others. New members bring new ideas, excitement and enthusiasm. People want to belong to something that is meaningful and fun. Service projects are still our backbone and the reason many people join. Why do you love Kiwanis? Think about this when sharing the Kiwanis experience with others. We are busy, therefore, it is crucial that current and new members receive something for their time, energy and resources.

Thank you for your help in making Kiwanis stronger and better in the Rocky Mountain District. Think about your club, district and world. There is a huge amount of opportunity, today we join together to grow Kiwanis for the next 100 years!

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ROCKY MOUTAIN DISTRICT RECOGNITION AWARDS

The Gift of Kiwanis total new members sponsored

October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2016

Janet Trujillo Royal Gorge, Canon City

Steven Hinston Royal Gorge, Canon City

Karen Malone Trinidad

Robert Leonard Laramie

Seven Wagner Laramie

The new recognition program honors Kiwanians for strengthening, opening and helping Kiwanis clubs be-

tween October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2018. It's also a way for them to show what they've done—and

maybe even to inspire others. After all, sharing what we love about Kiwanis is how we ensure that our

clubs continue to make a difference in our communities ... and perpetuate Kiwanis service into its sec-

ond century of service.

Bronze level (+1 member)

Silver level (+5 members)

Gold level (+10 members)

Platinum level (+20 members)

Congratulatory email from the Kiwanis Interna-tional president

Printed recognition certificate

Commemorative pin


Progressive pin tab

100% silk tie/scarf


Progressive pin tab

Medallion

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David Kennedy Buffalo Grace Gibbs Buffalo Stephen Reimann Buffalo Terry Wingerter Casper Kelli Carmichael Casper Linda Miller Casper Sandra Rickard Casper Shelly Carper Casper Valerie Kulhavy Casper Kippling Junker Gillette Glen Taylor Gillette Kathy Hewitt Gillette Terry Sjolin Gillette Denzel Hill Sheridan JoAnn Mitchell Greeley Warren Mitchell Greeley William Hurt Greeley Gary Smith Manitou Springs Fredrick Bormann Manitou Springs Ronald Lancaster Manitou Springs Tom Henschen Manitou Springs Richard Munsell Monument Hill Tom Weyer Monument Hill Cheryl Wangeman Monument Hill Dennis Beasley Monument Hill Jim Clemans Monument Hill Jim Taylor Monument Hill John Peterson Monument Hill Marian Taylor Monument Hill Max Williams Monument Hill Michael Wangeman Monument Hill Rich Rima Monument Hill Richard Sayer Monument Hill Richard Strom Monument Hill Robert Smith Monument Hill Tom Nelson Monument Hill Brent Phillips Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs R Lee Patke Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Beth Alessio Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Alan Agee Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Kelly Muse Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Dustin Bench Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Denise Montano Rampart Range, Colorado Springs

Jeff Smith Ute Pass-Woodland Park Bill Miller Ute Pass-Woodland Park Bert West Ute Pass-Woodland Park Thomas Martinez Ute Pass-Woodland Park Patricia Hyslop Ute Pass-Woodland Park Kathy Lee Alamosa Amanda Wilkinson Alamosa Michael Rierson Center George Welsh Center Deborah Palmgren Monte Vista Donna Martinez Monte Vista Janet Noland Monte Vista Mary Baumfalk Monte Vista Charles Rector South Fork Karen Miller South Fork Brian Kuhn Alliance Theodore Bohlen Alliance Clark Gardener Chadron Justin Haag Chadron Colleen Shoemaker Gering Timothy Meisner Gering Fred Hlava Gordon Raul Aguallo Scottsbluff Derek Manley Scottsbluff Shawna Manley Scottsbluff Andy Mendoza Scottsbluff Charmaine Uhrig Scottsbluff Dan Charron Scottsbluff David Koehler Scottsbluff Donald Overman Scottsbluff Foster Foster Scottsbluff Jeff Reifschneider Scottsbluff Kathryn Camacho Scottsbluff Sterling Stover Scottsbluff Fred McKee Delta Hayley Suppes Delta James Conley Delta Steve Glammeyer Delta Richard Emerson Grand Junction Rick Nisley Grand Junction Rita Crumpton Grand Junction Alan Watkins Grand Junction Bob Hanson Grand Junction Christopher Howard Grand Junction

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Deanna Colaizzi Grand Junction John Schmidt Grand Junction LeAnn Zetmeir Grand Junction Jeff Freeland Grand Junction Susan Kiser Grand Junction Vernon Gray Grand Junction Vikki Bell Grand Junction Richard Specht Grand Junction Golden K Bryan Ludgate Craig Chuck Cobb Craig Kevin Peck Craig Kirk McKey Craig William Terrill Craig Henry Doll Glenwood Springs Clayton Collier Glenwood Springs Kent Wilson Glenwood Springs William Livingston Glenwood Springs Ryan Frink Grand Valley-Parachute Michelle Foster Grand Valley-Parachute Bruce Knuth Grand Valley-Parachute Lynda Prendergast Grand Valley-Parachute George Romberg Steamboat Springs Johanna Russell Steamboat Springs Clair Erickson Steamboat Springs Annette Lana Alameda West, Jefferson Cty Daniel Beaton Alameda West, Jefferson Cty David Harris Alameda West, Jefferson Cty Kathleen Stapleton Alameda West, Jefferson Cty Mario Nicolais Alameda West, Jefferson Cty Victoria Merritts Alameda West, Jefferson Cty Maggie Weakley Arvada-Jefferson Donald Klene Arvada-Jefferson Duane Youse Arvada-Jefferson Janis Folk Arvada-Jefferson Joel Folk Arvada-Jefferson Michelle Haney Arvada-Jefferson Shirley Otto Belmar Kay Ehalt Belmar Linda O'Connor Belmar Kenneth Sweet Columbine Thomas Ashe Columbine Harley Smith Columbine Lee Woodhull Columbine Ruthann Moomy Columbine Tom McEwen Columbine

Billy Downs Lakewood Leslie Hord Lakewood Thomas Nolan Lakewood Jennet Ballinger Dubois Judy Johnson Dubois Mark Hinschberger Dubois Michele Burdick Dubois Patrick Ballinger Dubois Sky Phifer Lander Carl Huhnke Lander Jacob Huhnke Lander Michael Scott Lander Billy Greaham Powell David Gilliatt Powell Lynne Whitmore Powell Rex Myers Powell Janice Erhart Riverton Michael Zirbel Riverton David Kellner Riverton Dianne Tippets Riverton Jada White Riverton Jennifer Amend Riverton Michael Yowell Riverton Eric Carr Riverton Olivia Prince Riverton Sue Peters Riverton Gary Watkins Rock Springs Tara Thompson Rock Springs Cliff Topp Rock Springs Holly Dabb Rock Springs Karla Leach Rock Springs Matthew Jackman Rock Springs Kay Bjorklund Thermopolis Connie Clark Worland Dorothy Richard Worland Fran Scranton Worland Sarah Radabaugh Worland Mark Rapp Brighton Arlene Devore Golden Nuggets, Boulder Charles Everitt Longmont Kenneth White Longmont Gerald Mueller Longmont Amanda Griffin Skyline, Longmont David Emerson Skyline, Longmont Dawn White Skyline, Longmont

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Brenda Aguirre Royal Gorge, Canon City Diane Burtlow-Trujillo Royal Gorge, Canon City Brenda Broyles Steel City (The), Pueblo Cliff Beu Steel City (The), Pueblo Jonathan Mangino Trinidad Deb Hartman Trinidad Edgar Trommeter Trinidad Jeff Mangino Trinidad Edward Norris Trinidad Lorraine Williams Trinidad Brian Blasi Trinidad Carl Wamboldt Cheyenne Bryce Freeman Cheyenne Kathleen DeBow Cheyenne Kenneth Dugas Cheyenne Pat Ashworth Cheyenne Alan Hughes Cheyenne Carmen Leonard Laramie James Andersen Laramie Julie Edwards Laramie Lawrence Struempf Laramie Marina Latchininsky Laramie John Ellis Blue Spruce, Evergreen Claudette Hames Blue Spruce, Evergreen Lauren Alter Blue Spruce, Evergreen Susan Stearns Blue Spruce, Evergreen David Krieves Blue Spruce, Evergreen Rita Felde Blue Spruce, Evergreen Shane Cook Blue Spruce, Evergreen Dewain Wood Golden Derald Hurlbert Golden K-Foothills, Lakewood James Mueller Golden K-Foothills, Lakewood William Lane Golden K-Foothills, Lakewood Jerry Sussman Aurora Arthur Richardson Aurora John Altomari Castle Rock John Jordan Castle Rock Brian O'Connor Castle Rock Joseph Schmitt Castle Rock Mark Cucarola Castle Rock Robin Scurto Castle Rock Ron Claussen Castle Rock Sandra Dahl Castle Rock Thomas Jeffrey Castle Rock Gail Coombs Denver Tech Center John Forhan Denver Tech Center Keith Schupp Denver Tech Center Susan Fox Denver Tech Center

Mary Villalba South Denver John Forney South Denver Russell Adsit South Denver Wayne Park Estes Park Deborah Blackwood Estes Park Robert Johnson Estes Park Jared Reimer Fort Collins Ray Kepler Fort Collins Dominick Gianola Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Lathrop Smith Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Daniel Hemphill Fort Collins-Eyeopeners John Crowfoot Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Lisa Schroers Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Robert Hansen Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Robert Garretson Fort Collins-Eyeopeners William Durica Fort Collins-Eyeopeners Eldon Weaver Loveland Golden K Robert Protzman Loveland, Big Thompson Don Chapman Loveland, Big Thompson Elizabeth Vaughan Loveland, Big Thompson Eugene Speidel Loveland, Big Thompson Hugh Price Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Charles Ham Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Edgar Rice Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Henry Bauer Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Janet Brubaker Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Kenneth Tharp Poudre Golden K, Ft. Collins Lorence Garcia Aztec Anita Marbury Durango Ken Leavitt Durango Mary Southworth Durango Robert Whitson Durango Charlotte Pirnat Durango Lisa Barrett Durango Patrick Barrett Durango Stephen Schlageter Durango Lynndee Beller Narrow Gauge, Durango

"Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re

worthless, but because they’re priceless." — Sherry Anderson

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1st Place Winner

Maddie West

Loveland, Big Thompson

2nd Place Winner

Brooklyn Buhre

Greeley Club

3rd Place Winners

Marimba Band

Foothills, Boulder Club

Congratulations

to All the Participants

April 26, 2016

Loveland Colorado

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