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MICHIGAN Builder
Serving the children of the world | Michigan District | DEC.2020/JAN. 2021 Issue
Guidelines help clubs
meet safely as insurance
coverage changes
Kiwanis clubs meet to plan service
projects and fundraisers, conduct club
business and socialize. During the
COVID-19 pandemic, most clubs have
been able to continue those activities
through virtual meetings. However, as
more clubs resume in-person meetings,
Kiwanis International has compiled
guidelines for clubs and districts to help
members continue serving safely with
adequate health protocols:
>> CLICK TO READ GUIDLINES
calendar
calendar || december/january calendar & officers
Michigan Builder
December
Michigan District of Kiwanis International
(USPS344-660)
Vol. LXXXV
5 New Member Kiwanis District and International December 2020/January 2021 No. 2
Orientation 9:00 am
Phone: (517) 676-3837
10 Fireside Chat with Kiwanis
Governor Fran Babbage 7:00 pm Toll Free: (877) MIKIWANIS
Fax: (517) 676-6600
11 District Convention Planning Meeting - Dearborn
E-Mail: executivedirector@mikiwanis.org
19 Kiwanis Café Education Series - Giving Recognition/ www.mikiwanis.org
Gratitude and Sharing the Kiwanis Message 9:00 am
GOVERNOR
21-25 CHRISTMAS - District office closed
Fran Babbage
31 NEW YEARS EVE - District Office closed
GOVERNOR-ELECT
January
Rosemary Robinson
IMMEDIATE PAST GOVERNOR
Sarah Kew
1 NEW YEARS- District Office closed
9 New Member Kiwanis District and International EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Orientation 9:00am Greg Smith
15-16 Governor Training, Dallas PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY
16 Kiwanis MI Foundation Board Meeting Fountain Communications, Inc.
Julanne Williams
16 Kiwanis Café Education Series- Best Practices for Virtual
email: julanne1@me.com
Meetings and How to do a Virtual Fundraiser 9:00am
21 Kiwanis Let’s Talk 8:00pm DESIGN AND LAYOUT
23 Founders Day Gerry Talarico
THE MICHIGAN BUILDER
28 Kiwanis Let’s Talk 8:00pm is published Bi-monthly for $20 per year, by
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governor-elect || Tell everyone WHO WE ARE!!
governor || three goals
Communication The three goals of Michigan
is essential
Kiwanis this year are SERVICE,
COMMUNICATION AND
MEMBERSHIP. In the last
Builder, I discussed Service.
In this issue I am concentrating
tell everyone
on Communication.
FIRST, it is important that every Kiwanis member knows
what is happening at the club level, the division level,
WHO WE ARE!!
the district level, and at Kiwanis International. Letting members know in advance what
Clubs leaders- it is important that you let each member know discussions and speakers will be coming up
what your club is doing. It would be great if you provided to
all of your club members a brief summary of the events that
during the next month is also important.
happened at each meeting. If members were absent from a
It is also essential that Kiwanis members
meeting, they would still be informed. This can be done by a
know what is happening with the clubs
brief weekly newsletter or an email updating everyone of what
in their division. Some members do not
happened at the last meeting. Also, a contact person should
even know what clubs are in their division.
be listed on any topics that have been discussed so an absent
Inform them!! Your lieutenant governor
member could contact the person if they had a question.
can share the information with each of the
clubs and in turn with all Kiwanis members.
A division council meeting led by your
We just had a Board meeting on Oct 21st where lieutenant governor is usually held every
the board voted to extend the new membership
Sometimes we are so busy working on a project fee three months
“What does Kiwanis on your to keep
shirt the membership
or jacket mean?” -
waiver
fortill December
Kiwanis we forget31st. Kiwanis
to let others knowInternational
who we are. has informed.
you can explain it. This is where you can find out
also waivedAntheir
instance
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to also clubs we
remember areare
doing and how you
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member out their
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have toonpay cognitively organization can
impaired fees to
membership
help
that is eachchildren
helping other around
with projects and
the world.
children programs and several of them were titled participate in each other’s events
Do any of your neighbors and friends realize that
the District or International till Oct 1, 2021.
Kiwanis sponsored. Many parents had no idea who or Kiwanis has been eliminating neonatal tetanus aroundboard
At the State level we hold a district
what was Kiwanis. the world? Did any of you shout for joy and tell
meeting at least 4 times a year and make
No one knew the Kiwanis club had worked others that we just eliminated
decision on many neoitems.
natal tetanus in the
Your lieutenant
OUR SECOND Communication
with the administrator at the YMCAemphasis
and choseisto on Kiwanis
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governor of can
the Congo.
speak This is theclubs
for your 27th at this
members letting
sponsor others
several know
events who
that Kiwanis
allowed is and of
the families what wecountry
do. we have helped eliminate it in.
meeting and later inform the members of
It is important we talkimpaired
the cognitively to others about
children toour service
attend projects and
the events We haveyour beendivision
working on thisdecisions
what for such a long
were made at
the events we coordinate. How many times have your friends
free. time that many people forget
the Board meeting. how important it is to
said to you We I did nottoknow
need get theyou
worddid
outthat in Kiwanis.?
on WHO WE ARE!We need
save the children from such an excruciating death.
to let othersWe know
needweto serve theWE
shout out children in our community, the
ARE KIWANIS! We seem to forget to let others know who we are.
state the country and been
If you have the world.
following Executive Director So, let’s start shouting out
We Are Kiwanis!!!
Greg’s articles, he has listed several things we can do
Be sure to SHOUT OUT the praises of the service Kiwanis members do for the children. We need to let others know
to let others know about Kiwanis.
of our service projects and solicit their help when needed. Kiwanians should be willing to let other community
I think one of the easiest is for members to wear
members assist us on our projects. Community members do not have to be in Kiwanis to help with service
Kiwanis branded items and then when others ask,
projects for our children.
Also wear your Kiwanis shirts, sweaters, jackets
and pins PROUDLY AND OFTEN. Always be
Fran Babbage
2020-21 Governor ready to communicate to others about what we
Fran Babbage | 2019-20 Governor-Electdo
Michigan District | Michigan
to help District
the children of our community and
Governor@mikiwanis.org
Governor-elect@mikiwanis.org
the children of the world.
4 KiwanisMichigan December 2019/January 2020
3 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
governor-elect || forward and backwards
Today, I had the privilege of
working with Detroit #1 making
We Can Do It!
cards for kid’s Christmas bags
and a few things stuck in my WHY DO I BRING
mind. First, kids still need us-
-2020 can’t take that away.
THIS UP?
Secondly even though we were 1. Getting new members involved right away makes them feel like
masked and socially distanced, they are a valuable part of the club. The more a member feels
we were having fun together valued and involved, the more likely they will stay in the club.
being “crafty”. It felt good 2. Hands on service projects attract and retain potential members-
to get my hands dirty and do -especially those who may be younger than the average age of
something that would make our club members.
a kid smile. Third, hands on
service brought out the newer
As we move forward and backwards and forwards again with the
club members and younger
pandemic, let's keep members and service in focus.
potential members. (There were
Circle K members from Wayne • What service projects can we do safely together and apart right
now?
State as well as some younger
folks who’d heard about the • There is a light growing brighter at the end of the pandemic
event and stopped by.) tunnel--why not plan now for service we can do next spring or
summer.
• Let’s make sure our new members are onboarded. The District is
hosting new member orientation sessions to help the clubs out
with this. http://bit.ly/KiwanisNewMember These are also great
to give current members a refresher on Kiwanis as a whole.
• How about doing a club roster analysis to start building a list of
potential members to invite out to your next meeting or service
project. Roster Analysis Link
We have an opportunity right now to not only increase our service
to the kids and our communities but to attract new members
who are looking to make a difference as we recover. I am
challenging myself and each one of you to sponsor a new
member this year.
I’d love to hear what you are doing for service projects
right now! And when you sponsor a new member, let me
know!
Thank you for all you are doing!
Yours in service,
Rosemary Robinson
2020-2021 Governor-Elect
Michigan District
Governor-Elect@mikiwanis.org
4 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
executive director || best to you in 2021
executive director || twas the night before Christmas
Holiday Greetings!!
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through Kiwanis,
Everyone was happy because the holidays were upon us.
All the Michigan Kiwanians were full of good cheer,
Twas the night before Christmas
Even though 2020 had been quite a year.
We all did our best to stay safe and sound,
and all through the club,
Which meant our fellow Kiwanians couldn’t come around.
We stayed in touch the best we could,
However, we knew it was not all we should.
All the membersWe all werediscovered
showing up, a service
even called Zoom,
old Bub.
Which
All was neededwere
the Kiwanians because we all
full of good had to stay at home in our room.
cheer,
As they reflectedMany clubs
on all continued
they had done this to pastmeet
year. online,
They hadWhich was great because it could be
added some members which would help at any time.
guarantee
Some
That their clubscontinue
club would still did itsservice
legacy. in their community,
Every guest Which
who came helped Kiwanis
to a meeting wasgain some
greeted withvisibility.
a smile,
Good
So all the gueststhings
thought, did happen
“This during this pandemic,
club is worthwhile”.
Their Signature So a lot of the negativity did not stick.
project had come to fruition
WhichThe District
helped the clubtook
gainadvantage
some fabulous ofrecognition.
the government PPP,
So we could
They addedoffer
a lot ofuntil December
hands-on 31 to waive
service projects around the newand
the town member fee.
at their meetings
As We learned
a result, we could
the question of “Whodo isaKiwanis?”
district no convention
longer had any virtually,
meaning.
They had And the positive comments filled us with glee.
worn Kiwanis items and talked about Kiwanis out loud
Online
Becausetraining
with all for
theynew
had done,Lt. Governors
they were soand proud.club officers occurred,
Which
They hadwas a greatasuccess
sponsored as everyone
town hall meeting concurred.
to find out where help was needed,
Many of the
Partnered withchanges
other groups will
to continue intowhich
solve problems 2021,had wildly succeeded.
Thus, the learning and education will benefit everyone.
They even did some fundraising to help their administrative account
So What remains
their officers for all of
and members us be
could to trained
be sure, and not left out.
IsThe
who clubwe
wasare as Kiwanians
no longer what it oncetowas,
the core.
Wehad
They help madekidssome in changes.
any wayThey we had
can, created a buzz.
No matter whatever disrupts our plans.
With this buzz, the members had eliminated their frowns
So goclub
Their outwas and nomake a difference
longer “The today,in Town”.
Best-Kept Secret
And bring Youra club
smilecanto bealikechild andtoo,
this one yourself along the way.
Whether
Just tryit’s
some inchanges,
persontryorsomething
online, new.
Either will help as long as you take the time.
Then at this time next year,
So in this seasonYour of thankfulness,
club will be the one joyfulland good
of good cheer,
cheer.
Well, Christmas and New Years
are almost upon us,
Merry Christmas and
make 2021
So Happay banner l
Holidays to alyear.
.
from Michigan Kiwanis
Greg Smith | Executive Director | Michigan District
executivedirector@mikiwanis.org
Greg Smith | Executive Director | Michigan District
5 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
executivedirector@mikiwanis.org
Cover Page || guidelines for COVID-19
Kiwanis
International
guidelines
for clubs
and districts
• Follow all federal and local laws. The
Kiwanis International Bylaws require clubs
and districts to comply with laws of local
jurisdictions in all areas of operation. This is
especially important as it relates to health
and safety laws, such as gathering sizes,
social distancing and mask requirements.
• Coordinate with the meeting venue
regarding social distancing requirements,
mask requirements, food service, cleaning
of surfaces, etc.
• Consider requiring all attendees to obtain a
negative COVID-19 test before the meeting.
This should be strongly considered for any
gatherings of 50 or more people.
• Require all attendees at meetings to sign a
waiver that states that anyone who believes
they may have contracted COVID-19 at a
Kiwanis event waives all related claims
against any Kiwanis club, district or Starting November 1, 2020, the Kiwanis Insurance policy
Kiwanis International. Any meeting of youth will no longer cover claims related to someone claiming
members (younger than 18 years) in the they became infected with COVID-19 at a Kiwanis meeting
Kiwanis family will require a signature from or event.
a parent or legal guardian. A sample waiver
is included. “The exclusion is becoming a standard clause in new
and updated policies,” said David Kress, general counsel
• Conduct temperature tests on all attendees of Kiwanis International. “This was not a change made
before they enter the meeting area. Anyone by Kiwanis International. It is a universal change by our
who has a temperature of 100.4 degrees insurance companies applying to all companies following
Fahrenheit or above (or 38 degrees Celsius insurance industry standards.”
or above) should be excluded from the The updated Kiwanis insurance policy does not cover any
meeting. losses from events that are canceled as a result of the
coronavirus. For expenses to be reimbursed, a club would
• Ask all attendees to certify that they have have had to buy a “special events” policy on its own. Kress
not experienced any common COVID-19 said that many of those policies now exclude financial
symptoms in the last 72 hours. A list of losses due to the coronavirus, as well.
common COVID-19 symptoms is included.
If you have any questions about the insurance policies
• Ask attendees to wear a mask when that cover Kiwanis clubs, send them to riskmgmt@kiwanis.
attending any indoor meeting. org or contact the Michigan District Chair for Risk
Management, David B. Goodwin CPCU at
dgoodwin@glainsurance.com or (734) 287-2400.
6 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
season’s
From yoUr friends across the
Michigan District of Kiwanis
Kiwanians listed
below have made a
contribution to the
Program to wish you
greetings
and your family happy
holidays and to ensure
a better holiday season
for hospitalized children
around our Michigan
District
Al & Angie Cotto Charles Gugliuzza Elizabeth Morris
Albert H. Holmes Christian Ledford and Chloe Louks Emily Bagwell
Allison Taylor Clare McMillan Floyd Kloc, Immediate Past President Saginaw
Andrea Hepburn, Vice President, Alpena Clayton Herrst Fred Schroeder
Andy & Darlene Swift Clif & Cathy Stone, Past President, Gary & Beverly Surratt, Div 11 Trustee, Pres.
Angela Lee Downriver West KMF
Anne Duncan Connie Skidmore Gene Overholt, Past Intl' President 1988-89
Anonymous in Division 5 Cynthia Andrews Generous Lady at JoAnn Fabric
Anonymous in Division 5 D. Dennis Dudley George Lukawski
Anthony Arminiak Dan Greenwell Gerald Baetz
Art Lopes Darrel & Joan Penix Gordon & Margie Schleicher
Arthur J. Hayes, Past President Allen Park Darril Rauhoff, #1 Chicago Bear Fan Greg Smith, Executive Director
Barb & Bill Duran Dave Skolnik, Secretary Saginaw Gregory Grover, V.P. Saginaw Thomas Twp
Barbara Gallaway David & Beth LaBelle Heather Hall, Treasurer, Wyandotte 1000
Ben and Jeri Probert, 2000-01 Governor David & Mercia Foster Henry & Rita Hill
Beth Imes David B. Goodwin, CPCU, District Risk Manager Horace M. Hudgins
Beth Pelkey, President Alpena David Hunter, West Branch Hugh & Peggy McNichol
Bill Cline David Lamoreaux In Memory of Al Hudson
Bill Krueger Deb Trombley In Memory of Art Koester
Bill & Debbie Consiglio Debbie Nicholas In Memory of Art Lopes
Bob & Marge Bryer Dee Hudson, Past Gov 2016-17 In Memory of Bob Walicki
Bob and Barb McCoy Denny Shumway In Memory of Chuck Moreno
Bob Scott, President Haslett-Okemos Dick Allen In Memory of Gary Hawkins
Bob Snell Division 10 Kiwanis Clubs In Memory of Governor Skip and Erma Clack
Bonnie Bartlett Don & Kathy Yokley In Memory of Janet Smith
Bonnie Markiewicz Don Garvin In Memory of Kiwanian Beth LaBelle
Brenden Hoy Don Lutz, Past Lt. Gov, Div 5 In Memory of Susan Stewart-Brenner,
Brian & Margaret Kidston Donald & Lynne Killion A Volunteer & Friend
Brian Goodwin Doug & Susan French In Memory of Joyce Swartout
Brian Jackson, President Saginaw Dr. Carl and Laurie Papa Jack Kramer
Cal Hoerneman Dr. Donald Mitchell, Past Lt. Gov Jackie Wickham, Lt. Gov Div. 11 & Wesley
Carol & Mark Slater Duane and Diana Miller, President and Treasurer James Morris
Charlene Provenzano Gladwin Jane Heiss, President, Caledonia
Charles A. Phibbs, Past Lt. Gov Elaine Orr Janet E. Patrick
Charles Bissell, Div 7 KMF Trustee Elaine Shumway Janice Wilber
7 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
Jeanette Harris Marian O'Higgins, Past Gov. 2017-18 Roger Frank, Pres. Dearborn
Jeff & Brenda Theobald Mark & Joann Bomia Roger Moll
Jennifer Haigh, President Saline Mark and Janet Ott Ronald Hagen, President, Shorewood
Jim & Diane Talbot, KMF Trustee Mark Brannon Rosa Scaramucci
Jim & Kay Jorgensen Mark Rabaut, Past Gov. 1998-99 Rose Solak
Jim & Rosemary Robbins Marvina Bloomfield Rosemary Robinson, Governor-Elect
Jim Carey Mary Evans Sarah Dinkelmann, Sec-Treas, Holland
Jim Heffel Mat McRae Scott Greenlee, Div 18 Lt. Gov
Jim Heymes, Past Governor 1987-1988 Michael & Ellen Pugh Sejla Kulagic, President, Detroit #1
Jim Morgan, Treasurer Kiwassee, Midland Michael & Linda Cahalan Sharon Gwizdowski, Lt. Gov, Div 1
Jim Rugenski Mike & Marge Gyolai Shelly Blades
Joe Wolfe Mike & Wendy Daunter Stacey Nill, District Administrative Secretary
John Kidle Mike and Kris Raudio Stan and Gerri Nelson, Past Governor, 2013-14
John Steele Mike Wengloikowski Steven & Debbie Witt
Jolin Cramb, Secretary West Branch Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hoffman Steven Paulaski
Joseph Lentine Nancy Born Sue Petrisin, Int'l Pres 15-16
Judy Cock Nick Roumel Terry L. Rock
Judy Greer, Board Member Alpena Pam Carstea The Stilwell Family, Lori Stillwell Div 3 Lt Gov
Judy Hunter, West Branch Past Gov David Babbage 2012-13 and Gov Fran & Trustee
Julie Ann Nelkie, West Branch Babbage Tim Barry
Karen Sigler Past Gov Dennis & Denise Dimoff, 1988-89 Timothy Braun, Saginaw Northwest
Karl-Rainer Herman Past Gov. Liz and First Dude Tom, 2011-12 Tom Duve
Katharine Kohr Past Governor Larry & Nancy Memmer, 2018-19 Tom Jankowski, Lt Gov, 2001-02
Kathie Wilder Past Governor Linda Lawther & Jeff, 2015-16 Tom Talluto, Past Lt. Governor
Katie Cassette Past Governor Nelson & Janet Haan, 1993-94 Tony Lalli
Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor YP Past Governor William Gohier, 2010-11 Victor Samuelson
Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek Pastor Rick & Lori Hogan Victoria Okuniewski, Trustee Div 13
Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn Pat Korloch & Ron Mercer Walt Talamonti
Kiwanis Club of Caledonia Pat Wybo William P. Martin
Kiwanis Club of Canton Patricia Richardson
Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township Paul and Louisa Elsey
Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth Pete Heggie, Secretary, Southgate
Kiwanis Club of Dearborn Pete Michel
Kiwanis Club of Dearborn YP Peter Gianopoulos
Kiwanis Club of Garden City Phil Haigh
Kiwanis Club of Jackson Phil Rutledge, Past Governor, 1995-96
Kiwanis Club of Livonia Early Risers Phillip & Mary Berkemeier
Kiwanis Club of Mendon Preston & Carol Abadie
Kiwanis Club of Paw Paw RA Briggs Memorial
Kiwanis Club of Shorewood Randy Broglin, Past President, Allen Park
Kiwanis Club of South Haven Raymond Scoboria
Kiwanis Club of South Lansing Renea Callery, Convention Co-Chair
Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh Richard Wresche, President, Ann Arbor Western
Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven Robert Adair
Kiwanis Club of Wyandotte 1000 Robert Verhelle
Kiwanis Club West Side Kalamazoo Rocky Roland
Kristine Miranne, Secretary Detroit #1 Roger "Mike" Raham
Leah Crowder Roger & Eugenia Bajorek
Linda & Larry French
Loretta Kramer
Lori Burns
Margaret L. Pagnucco
Margie Ballheim
Maria McCarville
8 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
district news || how to have more fun!
TOP
TIPS
For Adding FUN to your
Kiwanis Virtual Meetings
1. Lead with Enthusiasm
2. Include Hands-On Activities
3. Try themed-meetings
4. Highlight a key speaker
5. Throw in a little humor
6. Offer multiple ways to participate
7. Host a Happy Hour
8. Play a game
9. Focus on positive sharing
10. Invite a friend
Julanne Williams & Melissa Rubingh
Prepared by the 2020-2021 Kiwanis of
Michigan District Fun Committee
9 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021
district news || Partnership Paige
How to do
breakout
Kiwanis International
partners with companies
rooms
that help the individual
member, their Kiwanis club and even donating to the Kiwanis
Children’s Fund with every Visa purchase you make. As we all continue to work and serve from the safety of our
homes, the needs of the people in our community doesn’t
Vistaprint was one of the first businesses to offer its customers go away. In fact, the needs have probably increased. The
the capabilities of desktop publishing through the internet. importance of continuing to meet with our fellow Kiwanians,
For years many Kiwanians and Kiwanis clubs have used in our clubs, committees, SLP’s and at a district level is critical.
them to save money on Business Cards, flyers, brochures, We’ll continue to produce articles with tips on how to continue
letterhead, etc. The Michigan District partners with to meet and serve during these challenging times.
Vistaprint to make your life easier and save you
money. They can even help with custom pandemic
Zoom Breakout Rooms
masks that fit your face and style. If you haven’t had the opportunity to use breakout rooms
during a Zoom meeting they really are a fun and efficient
way to enable groups to move smoothly from a single large
gathering into several smaller groups - then return to the single
With an AGIA Affinity membership larger group session.
Kiwanians have access to a host of • Free Version of Zoom provides access to breakout rooms.
products to keep you and your family
• Meeting host moves participants from the central meeting
safe.
to smaller meeting rooms.
- As a Kiwanis member, you can take advantage of our • Host may assign each participant to a specific group or let
property and liability insurance products including ID Resolve Zoom randomly assign people to rooms.
to protect you from identity theft. • During the breakout sessions - any group may ask the host
- If you or your family needed emergency medical assistance for help or to join their group. The host can also pop in and
during a road trip or family vacation? It doesn’t matter if you out of any group.
are traveling across the country or across the world, if you • If the host has set an “end time” the groups will receive
have a medical emergency, Kiwanis Emergency Assistance an alert that the breakout session will be ending in one
Plus (EA+) gives you peace of mind with 24-hour emergency minute. Provides time for the group to wrap-up. The
assistance. groups will automatically return to the main meeting.
- Family is everything and AGIA can provide you with
• Chat , screen share and audio are available to all participants
Individual Term Life Insurance that is focused on you. Life
(even if those function are disable in the main room.
Insurance Central works with insurance companies that offer
policies at a lower premium than you might expect.
- If you find yourself battling cancer, you may want Be sure to enable the Breakout Room
help to cover the high cost of treatment and recovery Feature in Settings
with a Cancer Care Insurance Plan. 1. Go into settings and scroll to “In
Meeting (Advanced)”. Move the
slider bar for “Breakout Room”
so it is highlighted to activate the
With the Kiwanis Visa® breakout room feature.
Rewards card, every purchase
you make helps impact the 2. Start an instant or
community by supporting our scheduled Zoom meeting.
future generation. If you take advantage of this opportunity 3. Click “Breakout Rooms”.
and open a new card, you’ll receive a gift code to the Kiwanis 4. Select the number of rooms
Family Store for $30. And when you continue using your you would like to
card, Commerce Bank will contribute a percentage of all Net create and how you
Merchandise Purchases to the Kiwanis Children’s would like to assign
Fund. your participants in the
room; automatically
or random (let Zoom
handle assignments).
5. Click Create “Breakout Rooms”.
6. Let the fun begin!
10 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021club news || release form
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The individual named below (referred to as "I" or "me") are members of _________________
Kiwanis (club or District)(the "Company") and desire to participate in-person in Kiwanis
meetings in the State or Commonwealth of ___________________ on ________ at _______ .
(the "Activity"). As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Company to engage in the
Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (this "Agreement").
1. I am aware of the highly contagious nature of bacterial and viral diseases,
including but not limited to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (collectively
referred to herein as the "Disease"), and the risk that I may be exposed to or contract the Disease
by engaging in the Activity. I understand and acknowledge that such exposure or infection may
result in serious illness, personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage. I
acknowledge that this risk may result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or
negligence of others, including Company and/or its volunteers . I understand that while the
Company has implemented preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Disease, the
Company cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Disease or other infectious
diseases while engaging in the Activity and that engaging in the Activity may increase my risk of
exposure to and/or contracting the Disease. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY
CHOOSING TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER
INVOLVED. I EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED AN
OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS VIRTUALLY, AND THAT I WILL NOT
LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE OR VOICE MY OPINIONS IF I ATTEND
MEETINGS VIRTUALLY. I HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS
OF PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
RELATED TO THE DISEASE, ARISING FROM MY ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVITY, OR
TRAVELING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY WHETHER CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERWISE.
2. I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter
known, against the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, members,
volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of injury, illness,
disability, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to my engaging in the Activity
and being exposed to or contracting the Disease, whether arising out of the negligence of the
Company or any Releasees or otherwise (the “Released Claims”). I covenant not to make or
bring any such Released Claims claim against the Company or any other Releasee, and forever
release and discharge the Company and all other Releasees from liability for any and all
Released Claims.
3. I am familiar with all federal, state, and local laws, orders, directives, and
guidelines related to the Disease, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) guidance on the Disease. I will comply with all such orders, directives, and guidelines
while engaging in the Activity, including, without limitation, requirements relating to hand
sanitation, social distancing, and use of face coverings. I will also follow all instructions of the
Company while engaging in the Activity, I agree not to participate in the Activity if I am
11 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021club news || release form
experiencing symptoms of the Disease, such as cough, shortness of breath, or fever, if I have a
confirmed or suspected case of the Disease, or have come in contact in the last 14 days with a
person who has been confirmed or is suspected of having the Disease.
4. Solely in the event that a claim is asserted against any Releasee due to my breach
of any of my obligations in Paragraph 3 above, I shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
Company and all other Releasees against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies,
claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of
whatever kind (including reasonable attorney fees, the costs of enforcing any right to
indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers), that are
incurred by and/or awarded against the Company or any other Releasees in any final judgment,
award, or settlement that arises out of or results from any such claim.
5. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Company and me
with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous
understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect
to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such term shall be severable from this Agreement
and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision of this
Agreement; further a determination that a term is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in one
jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other
jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and me
and our respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State or Commonwealth
in which the Activity occurs (the “Designated Jurisdiction”), as specified herein, without giving
effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule, whether of the Designated Jurisdiction or
any other jurisdiction. Solely in the event of a determination by any court or tribunal having
jurisdiction over any dispute that arises under this Agreement, that the laws of the Designated
Jurisdiction are inapplicable for whatever reason, then this Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana.
BY SIGNING, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP
SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE
COMPANY.
Signed:
_____________________
Document 2 of 3
Printed Name:
COVID-19 EVENT CHECKLIST _____________________
I have had a fever or felt feverish in the last 72 hours.
Yes No
I have had chills in the last 72 hours. 2
Yes No
I have developed a new cough in the last 72 hours.
12 KiwanisMichigan
Yes No December 2020/January 2021club news || event checklist
Covid-19 Event Checklist
Document 2 of 3
Document 2 of 3
Document 2 of 3
COVID-19 EVENT CHECKLIST
COVID-19
I have hadEVENT
a feverCHECKLIST
or felt feverish in the last 72 hours.
I haveNohad a fever or felt feverish in the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes Nohad chills in the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNohad chills in the last 72 hours.
Yes
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I haveNodeveloped a new cough in the last 72 hours.
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haveNo
developed a new cough in the last 72 hours.
Yes Nohad shortness of breath in the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNohad shortness of breath in the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes
I haveNohad a sore throat in the last 72 hours.
IYes
haveNo
had a sore throat in the last 72 hours.
Yes Nohad new muscle aches in the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNohad new muscle aches in the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes Nohad a new headache in the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNohad a new headache in the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes Nolost my sense of smell or taste within the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNolost my sense of smell or taste within the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes Nohad a runny nose or been nauseous within the last 72 hours.
I have
I haveNohad a runny nose or been nauseous within the last 72 hours.
Yes
Yes Noknowledge that I have been in close proximity with an individual who has tested positive for
I have
COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
I have knowledge that I have been in close proximity with an individual who has tested positive for
COVID-19
Yes No within the last 14 days.
Yes No that all answers above are true and correct.
I certify
ISignature
certify that all answers above are true and correct.
_____________________________
Signature _____________________________
Printed name __________________________
Printed name __________________________
Date __________________________________
Date __________________________________
13 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021club news equity excellence certificate program
Michigan District of iwanis International presents
||
EQUITY EXCELLENCE Michigan District of iwanis International presents
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
EQUITY EXCELLENCE
CERTIFICATE
Program Description PROGRAM
The Equity Excellence Certificate Program (EECP) will provide knowledge and skills building
Program Description
opportunities in equity principles to improve equity and inclusive excellence. This is a 4-module
The Equity Excellence Certificate Program (EECP) will provide knowledge and skills building
program. Attending all 4 modules will lead to a certificate of completion.
opportunities in equity principles to improve equity and inclusive excellence. This is a 4-module
program. Attending all 4 modules will lead to a certificate of completion.
Sessions: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST, Wednesdays
Sessions: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST, Wednesdays
Schedule Schedule
Wednesday,Wednesday,
February 3, 2021 3, 2021
February
Module I - Unconscious Bias andBias
Module I - Unconscious Virtual Settings
and Virtual Settings
Wednesday,Wednesday,
February 10, 2021 10, 2021
February
Module 2 - rom Bystander to Active Allyship
Module 2 - rom Bystander to Active Allyship
Wednesday, February 1, 2021
Wednesday, February 1, 2021
Module 3 - What's in a ame? Equity.
Module 3 - What's in a ame? Equity.
Wednesday, February 2, 2021
Wednesday, February
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Module 4 Wednesday, March 10,
- eading through an 2021
Equity ens Community of Practice Programs 3CP4 will
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Community of Practice Program
Community of Practice Programs 3CP4 will
be held to provide ongoing dialogue,
Wednesday, April 1, 2021 examination and skills building opportunities
Community of Practice Program be held to provide ongoing dialogue,
Community of Practice Program to deepen one's understanding of the equity
Wednesday,Wednesday,
April 1, 2021
May 12, 2021 examination and skills building opportunities
excellence principles defined in the EECP.
Community of Practice
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Practice Program to deepen one's understanding
These programs will be held fromof the
11:30 equity
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Wednesday,Wednesday,
May 12, 2021
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12:45 p.m. EST defined in the EECP.
Community of Practice Program These programs will be held from 11:30 a.m. to
Community of Practice Program
Wednesday, une , 2021 12:45 p.m. EST
Community of Practice Program
Consultants
Amy E. Bonomi, PhD, MPH, Michigan State University
Tenured professor and international expert in violence, harm reduction, gender bias and
Consultants social justice teaching
NeliaPhD,
Amy E. Bonomi, Viveiros,
MPH, EdD, LLB, University
Michigan StateofUniversity
Colorado Denver
Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and expert in leadership equity
Tenured professor and international expert in violence, harm reduction, gender bias and
social justice teaching
Participant
Nelia Viveiros, EdD, LLB, Course Fee
University Program
of Colorado 1ill
Denver For detailed information
$100 - K-Family Members be held on
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leadership equity check out
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>> Click to Registerclub news || greeting card cheer!
Goody bags
for 250 kids
Detroit Kiwanis Club No. 1 has sponsored the
WE CARE event the last couple of years, which is
organized by MarxModa. The event would feature
several firms and organizations that put together a fun-filled day for kids with science and art projects, snack stations, cool
face painting, etc. In the past, the Detroit club had a greeting card table set up where members would help kids write notes
to important people in their lives.
Due to the pandemic, MarxModa turned the “event” into a fun-filled goody bag for 250 kids! With different craft kits
provided by firms, school supplies, gloves, snacks and books, the kids can create their own fun in their homes.
The Detroit club’s ‘books for kids’ program donated 250 books for the bags. On two separate Saturdays at the book
warehouse, with a combined 8 hours together, Kiwanians, WSU Circle K members and non-Kiwanians came together to
make over 250 bookmarks and over 250 cards to be included in the bags. “We had a great turnout and a lot of fun! We even
had in attendance MI District Executive Director, Greg Smith, and MI District Governor-Elect, Rosemary Robinson!” Several
people donated greeting cards and those who were able to were in attendance making wonderful bookmarks and cards.
15 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021club news || fireside chat & onboarding
Please share the Holiday spirit by joining
Governor Fran’s Fireside Chat
on Thursday December 10th at 7 pm
Enjoy the company and share with each
other the great events you plan to do this
Covid Christmas
Zoom Meeting ID: 884 2786 1503
Passcode: MIKiwanis
16 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 20212020-21 OFFICER INFORMATION CHANGES Membership Chair
Information Changes
ANN ARBOR K00495 (1921) ROMEO AREA K07648 (1974) DIVISION 15
Pres: Margaret Krasnoff, Pres: Lisa Imbrunnone, Tri Cities, Gd. Haven-Spring Lake-
5555 Gallery Park Dr. Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Contact: Kamden Cornelisse
Ann Arbor, 48103-5055 57850 Van Dyke, Suite 300, Email: kamdenreid@gmail.com
Phone: (734) 665-2236 Washington Twp, 48094
Email: mjk@ddwmlaw.com Phone: (586) 216-3475
Email: Lisa.Imbrunnone@edwardjones.com 2020-21 Lt. Governor
STURGIS K02337 (1939) Division 4
Sec: Holly Keyser, YPSILANTI K00462 (1921) Susan Cox-Grizzle
130 N. Nottawa St. Division 4 - Contact Club Secretary 12029 Jackman Rd.
Sturgis, 49091-1197 for Meeting Information Temperance, 48182-9627
Phone: (269) 689-8014 Pres: Scott Virgo, Club: Monroe
Email: hkeyser@sturgismi.gov 155 Valley Dr., Phone: (734) 856-6855
Ypsilanti, 48197-4445 Email: susiegrizzle@outlook.com
SHOREWOOD, SAINT CLAIR SHORES Phone: (734) 218-0470
K05139 (1959)
Email: sjvirgo@sbcglobal.net Division 7
Pres: Ronald Hagen, Brenda SanAugustin
41056 Rose Lane, ALLEN PARK K02313 (1939) 47514 Kathy Ct.,
Clinton Twp, 48036 Pres: Mark Brannon, Shelby Township, 48315-4652
Phone: (415) 233-2890 13817 Tall Oaks Dr. Clubs: South Oakland Cty & Metro
Email: rhagen195050@gmail.com Riverview 48193-7819 North- Troy
Phone: (734) 218-3760 Phone: (286) 292-8151
Email: mrbrannon@wowway.com
GRAND LEDGE AREA K19849 (2019)
Sec.: Roxanne
Division 10
Pollard 5820 E. Mount Hope Hwy, BELLEVILLE AREA K19033 (2016) Steve Witt
Grand Ledge, 48837-9459 Sec: Shataura Clayborne, 4404 Lone Rd
Phone: (989) 640-0360 14341 Woodmont Ave. Freeland, 48623-8537
Email: roxannerottiersod@gmail.com Detroit, 48227-1370 Club: Saginaw- Thomas Twp
Phone: (734) 796-0212 Phone: (989) 798-2334
Email: shatauraclayborne@gmail.com Email: stewit@yeoandyeo.com
TRI CITIES, GD.
HAVEN-SPRING LAKE SHELBY GOLDEN K K18812 (2015) Division 14
K17086 (2004) Sec: Linda-Ann Heldt, Carol Dwyer
Sec: Amy Urick, 7706 Granite, 1425 S Hanover St
13843 Lincoln St., Washington 48094-2841 Hastings, MI 49058
Grand Haven, 49417-8820 Phone: (586) 491-0720 Club: Hastings
Phone: (616) 664-5715 Email: LindaAnnKUS@gmail.com Phone: (269) 945-5050
Email: amy.urick@gmail.com Email: carol@dwyerlawoffice.com
MASON GOLDEN K K13452 (1991)
MONROE K02007 (1934) Sec: Diane Hall, Division 19
Pres: Gloria Rafko, 5278 N. Canal Rd.,
Michael Pugh
127 Borgess Ave., Dimondale, 48821
133 Fremont St.
Monroe, 48162-2702 Phone: (517) 490-1041 Email:
West Branch, 48661-1120
Phone: (734) 755-5891 halldii7@gmail.com
Club: West Branch
Email: gloria.rafko@yahoo.com Phone: (989) 345-0978
SWARTZ CREEK K04539 (1955) Email: pughmichael46@yahoo.com
Pres: Shirely Pittsley,
9262 Sue Ln.,
Swartz Creek, 48473-8531
Phone: (810) 635-8359
Email: spittsley9262@gmail.com
17 KiwanisMichigan December 2020/January 2021change the directory || membership chair information changes 2019-20 FINAL
GOVERNOR'S
M EMBERSHI P TR O PH Y
Congratulations to the Ann Arbor club
for being the overall winner of the 2019-20
Governor’s Membership Trophy Award!
Ann Arbor ................................................ +20
Dearborn YP............................................. +12
Sterling Heights........................................ +11
Division 21 Brooklyn................................................... +10
y
Cosmopolitan Detroit ................................. +9
a pp
(In addition to John Knapp)
H
Shorewood................................................. +9
Richard Luther, Novi............................................................ +8
6732 Louise Dr., Indian River, 49749-9460 Addison...................................................... +6
y s
Lac Ste. Claire............................................ +6
a
Club: Indian River
Ho l i d
Phone: (231) 238-7630 Clinton Township........................................ +5
Downriver West.......................................... +5
Email: morninggloryantiques@yahoo.com
Flint............................................................ +5
Tecumseh................................................... +5
Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation Net gain is from 10-1-19 thru 9-1-20
and includes clubs only with at least a net
PRESIDENT: Gary A. Surratt (Bev), gain of +5 based on official membership
14919 Burton Rd., Clayton, 49235-9746 numbers supplied by Kiwanis International.
Phone: (517) 547-3524
t
GOVERNOR’S
Email: gasurratt@tc3net.com
VICE-PRES: Victoria A. Okuniewski (Paul),
4518 Stonebrook Ave., Kalamazoo, 49009-1122
Cell: (269) 873-2708 M EMBERSHI P T R O PH Y
Email: vaokuniewski@gmail.com
Canton ...................................................... +6
SECRETARY: Hugh McNichol (Peggy),
5446 McCourt St., Lansing, 48911-3720 Net gain is from 10-1-20 thru 11-2-20
Phone: (517) 712-1722 and includes clubs only with at least a net
Email: grlakery2k@yahoo.com gain of +5 based on official membership
PRESS
numbers supplied by Kiwanis International.
In Memoriam
as we go to
Active Clubs............................................. 142
BURTON LAMKIN ARTHUR “ART” LOPES District Beginning Membership ............ ..3773
Ann Arbor South Lansing
-7
Reporting Members Nov. 2, 2020........... 3766
EDWARD WRACAN ED HAYES
Swartz Creek Ypsilanti, Treasurer
Net Gain members
SLP MEMBERS
OSWALD L. PFAFFMANN ROBERT J. FOOTE
Rochester Coldwater
STANLEY M. NESEN BETH LABELLE
Alma Woodhaven
KENT BARNES WAYNE E. THOMPSON CLUBS PAID MEMBERS
Holly Grand Rapids K-Kids 11
Builders Club 33
Key Club 114 58
Circle K 11 126
Aktion Club 23 28
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