Changing the World One Child, One Community at a Time

The JERSEY KIWANIAN Vol. 1, Issue 4 March 2014

What’s Inside Remember, It’s

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Mid-Winter……..Pgs. 2 - 3 Sparta……………......Pg. 4 Gov. Gasser….……....Pg. 5 Hackettstown………...Pg.5 Linden……...…….…...Pg.6 Livingston…..………..Pg. 7 New Brunswick…..….Pg. 7

Governor Jack Wilson Visits Divisions

“On Behalf of My Club”… President of the New Bruns-wick Club Douglas Shepler, above, do-naties to the Founda-tion at the Governor’s Visit in Linden.

NJ District Governor Jack Wilson has been visiting Divisions in the District to spread his challenge to club presi-dents, secretaries and other members to grow our numbers. The February 28th meeting of Division 6, hosted by the Linden and New Brunswick clubs, was held at Amici’s Ristorante in Linden.

Dignitaries… New Brunswick President Douglas Shepler, Rev. Dr. John Hayward, NJ District Secretary Gwen Walding, Governor John (“Jack”) Wilson. Second row: LTG Division 6 Anthony Affa-tati, Past Governors Manny Alvarez, Bruce Marich and Steve Nagel gather at the recent February 28 Governor’s Visit in Linden.

Sharing ideas...One of the benefits of attending the Gov-ernor’s visit is to exchange ideas. Here Laura Liebowitz tells Division 6 members about the Edison’s successful “Sweetheart Raffle.”

Billy Cunningham, president of the Jersey City Club, presents a check for $500 to Jocelyn Gilman, chapter executive of the American Red Cross, for the

Philippines typhoon relief fund.

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Hall of Fame for Gandley Congratulations to Steve Gandley who was named to Warren County Col-lege’s Hall of Fame for his volunteerism. He has served for 23 years in various Ki-wanis positions including District Gover-nor, LTG of Division 16, Foundation Board member and current NJ District Key Club Zone Administrator. He was lauded especially for founding a mentoring program involving Hacketts-town schools and Centenary College and being involved in the local youth activi-ties.

Steve Gandley, right, is congratu-lated by former KI International Trustee Ed Hutchinson.

Below, Somerset-Franklin President Mitchell Fuhr donates two checks: one for KI Foundation and one for NJ District’s Founda-tion.

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Working with Your SLP: Tips on Successful Sponsorship...NJ District Circle K District Ad-ministrator Mickey Cohen and Shivam Patel (Circle K Governor) give helpful information.

Community Analysis…

Past Governor Bruce Marich

gives advice about conduct-ing the analysis

that will tell your club what’s

worth your time and effort for

your community, by getting the most “bang for

your buck.”

The Session, “It’s that Time of Year: IRS Filings and Club Finances” is presented by District Treasurer Rudy Fernandez.

A Helping Hand...NJ District Governor Jack Wilson speaks from the heart about the Children’s Specialized Hospital. The NJ District’s fundraising efforts over ten years have raised more than $500,000 for the Hospitals. Checks were presented to their representative during the opening session of the morning.

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Just Relaxing… The morning provided Break-Out sessions as well as time for members to talk over a cup of Joe. Above, Shivam Patel, Governor of Circle K and Key Club Governor Ryan Clarkin chat with friends. “Protection Guidelines”… Spe-

cial Guest Lanton Lee, USA Regional 1 Area Director, KI presents warnings and tells of new guidelines to protect our children.

Photo by Joseph Schmeltz

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‘Building Bridges to Future of Kiwanis for the Centennial and Beyond’ was the session that Ki-wanis International Trustee Kevin Dean and Past Governor Steve Nagel presented at a breakout session. The workshop provided an overview of KI Presi-dent Gunter Gasser’s theme for the year to strengthen membership, empower districts to grow and provide a more engaged membership. In the afternoon session held in the auditorium KIF awards were presented by KIF President Lance Incitti. Then he, along with past NJ District Gover-nor and Chair Michael Mulhaul and Past Gover-nor Barrie Werfel spoke about the Eliminate Pro-gram. President of NJ District Foundation William Cater provided remarks about the importance of the Foundation. Secretary Gwen Walding gave closing an-nouncements and Gov. Jack Wilson adjourned the meeting.

Kiwanis International’s Path to Growth

A Lesson for Us All...At the Mid-Winter Conference held on February 1 at the Conference Center at Mercer County Community College, Trustee Kevin Dean gave a “wake-up call” with his Key Note Address that referred to the sea turtle that doesn’t give up, but has learned to adapt, evolve and survive; a lesson for our Kiwanis Clubs.

On to Japan...Lt. Governor Anthony Affatati with former Governor Joe Teti enjoy the continental breakfast with other Kiwanians at Mid-Winter. Mr. Affatati, Chair for International Convention, spoke to the group in the afternoon about the incredible opportunity to visit Chiba, Tokyo, Japan by attending the Kiwanis International Convention in July.

Taking a breather...NJ District Gov. Elect Nancy Esposito Hart gets a chance to chat with members during a break.

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You Can Think Japan. Really! We have the unique opportunity to participate in the Kiwanis movement on a true international level and visit a country that you may not ever have the opportunity to see again. Enjoy the fellowship of Japanese Kiwanians, immerse yourself in the cul-ture and have memories of a journey to last a lifetime.

Need more information? Interested in pursuing further the trip of a lifetime? Then follow this link, www.kiwanisjapan2014.com, and open the door to an adventure to the Far East and beyond. Yours In Service, Anthony L. Affatati, Sr., N. J. District Chair Kiwanis International Con-vention

Share your Good News

If your club has something to pro-mote, send the information directly

to Jersey Kiwanian editor Susan Dougherty at

crusadersue@hotmail.com

Next deadline: April 30

Sparta Rocks

Volunteerism Rings Out in Sparta Sparta Kiwanis members, along with the Sparta High School Key Club and volunteers worked a total of 390 hours, starting in mid Decem-ber through Christmas Eve ringing the bell during the Salvation’s Army traditional Red Kettle Drive. Mike Zingaro was the chair of the event. With this year’s donations the Salvation Army of Dover is able to provide assistance to 300 families, which include 652 children and 500 adults, with clothing, food and other necessities. To date the Kiwanis Club of Sparta date has collected and donated $367,083.00 to the Salvation Army of Dover since they started working with the campaign in 1994.

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Keyport Kiwanis and Key Club team up for an Ash Wednesday Fish Fry.

Keyport Serves Dinner Photo by Anthony Affatati

O n behalf of the Kiwanis International Foun-dation President Lance Incitti, we are pleased to announce the 2013 -14 President’s

Challenge is now revealed. This challenge encourages Kiwanis leaders to support the Kiwanis International Foundation in significant ways—by promoting and supporting the annual fund within each club, division and district. The challenge for governors and district chairs is to increase the district’s cumulative giving (from indi-viduals, clubs, and other entities) to the annual fund by 10 %. We can do it! NJ District Goal: $20,730 Thank you, Governor Jack Wilson Foundation District Chair Mark Esposito

President’s Challenge

Bell Ringing Pays Off … Sparta Kiwanis President Frank Cannistra, Newton ShopRite Manager John Reinhart, Salvation Army Captain Aloir Andrade and Sparta Kiwanis member Frank Bennett.

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Governor Jack Wilson & the NJ District Board Invite You to the International Governor’s Visit! Please join us in an evening of fun and fellowship with Kiwanis International President, Gunter Gasser and his wife Christiana of the Austria District and Kiwanis International Foundation President Lance Incitti and his wife Ruth from our own New Jersey District. Individuals and clubs are encouraged to pre-purchase Zeller, Elimi-nate Hixson and/or Carrington-Swain Honors which may be brought to the dinner to be presented by President Gunter.

Come Meet KI Pres Gasser

Contact: Barrie Werfel NJDAWerfel@aol.com or 973-985-4096

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Marking the Date in Style … Hackettstown Club President Steve Gandley, right, is joined by executive committee club members Dave Nordquist and Phyllis Sirkus, left, and Jeryl Turner, second from right, in welcoming Jack Wilson, New Jer-sey Kiwanis District Governor (center) to the festivities of their 90th anniversary dinner. Governor Wilson is holding a Joint Resolution from the N.J. State Legislature that was presented to the club through the efforts of Assemblyman John DiMaio.  

Hackettstown Kiwanis Turns 90

Corned Beef Dinner MARCH 16—Celebrate the wearin’ of the green with the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons and their SPL. A corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, Irish soda bread, beverage and dessert will be served from 4—7 p.m. at the NJ District Governor’s House 7 Macarthur Blvd #1209 Haddon Township, NJ 08108. Adults—$15 12 and under $5 Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of the Haddons and the HMHM Key Club Www.HaddonsKiwanis.com 856-858-1640

SAVE THE DATE!

• Saturday, April 26, 2014 90th Anniversary Celebration for Cape May Club. Details will follow from Jennie McCaney, Chairperson

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Join the Clark Club and their K-Family members for an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, March 29 at the Woodbridge Mall from 8 a.m.—10 a.m. Adults = $10 and children = $6 Buy tickets at the door or call 732-382-5367 to re-serve them from President Susan Dougherty.

• The Special Olympics USA Games will be hosted by New Jersey June 14-21, 2014. Contact Mark Esposito for more info.

• Kiddie Keep Well Camp in Edison, NJ is running a drive to refurbish a building at their summer camp. The Perth Amboy Kiwanis looking to help them with their building fund campaign for a new health facility at the camp.   

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More to Note Tasty Scholarship

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Committed...Children’s Specialized Hospital representa-tive Sara MacDuff, community engagement coordinator, accepts a check from the Linden Kiwanis and the Linden K-Kids clubs who heeded NJ District’s call to raise money for the organization.

A ccording to the NJToday.com, Linden Public Schools’ K-Kids Clubs, which are sponsored by the Linden Kiwanis Club, presented a check for

$2,500 to a Children’s Specialized Hospital representa-tive on Jan. 23, 2014. The proceeds were raised through last fall’s annual Walk-A-Thon Halloween Parade project. Infineum USA Inc. and Severyn Furs Salon of Linden were among the donors that made this gift possible. School No. 4 raised the most money, with the sup-port of Principal Anthony Cataline, K- Kids adviser Danielle Piscino, the students and Kiwanian Alfred Volpe.

• New Jersey Circle K ‘s Con-vention will celebrate their Golden, 50-Year Anniversary on the weekend of March 14—16 at the Radisson Hotel Piscataway. Best wishes to Shivam Patel and Circle K.

• Good thoughts and best wishes to Celeste Werfel who will take on the responsibili-ties of heading the K-Kids in New Jersey for the rest of this year and the 2014-15 year.

Golf Outing 2013 results are in! They raised enough money to write two checks for $2,500 each for the area Volunteer Fire Department and the First Aid Squad. Participated in: “Cycle for Survival” where six members took turns spinning for 4 hours to raise $2,500. Asked to participate in: Special Olympics in NJ in June Honored: One of their members, Craig Dufford, was awarded Livingston Township’s Mentor Award for 2013. Ac-cording to their newsletter, the former Fire Chief and Fire In-spector is “a teacher, supporter, motivator, listener and friend.”

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T he Kiwanis Club of Livingston continues to be one of the most active in the state. Just look at their re-cent activities (as noted in their excellent online

newsletter the “Kourier”) Hosted : Governor’s Visit to the Division on January 8 Donated to: • Horizon School of Livingston that serves students ages

3 – 13 with multiple disabilities. • “Write on Sports,” a program that encourages middle

school students to use writing skills. • Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth (HCHY) • Children’s Theatre in Livingston, a member of the

Livingston Arts Council

Livingston Club Soars with Activities

The Kiwanis Club of Livingston presents the proceeds from their 2nd annual Tricky Tray to the West Essex YMCA. This donation benefits the Strong Kids Program. Pictured from left Stu Blumenfield, Celeste Werfel, Fran Friedrich, Helen Flores, Barry Friedrich and Jim Wahler.

Looking Back… New Brunswick Club and Circle K folks volunteered for the Salvation Army Kettle dona-tions at Christmas time. They were set up in front of Macy’s.

The Rev. Dr. John Hayward, Sec-retary of the New Brunswick Club, Dr. Bob Belvin Kiwanian and An-thony Affatati, Lt. Governor Div. 6, right, offer a ready smile to donors.

Ms. Natasha Amaro and Shaaba Rizvi, from Circle K of Rutgers Uni-versity volunteer their time.

Saad Shamshair, Governor of Circle K Shivam Patel, and Andrew Remm of New Brunswick Kiwanis help awareness.

SPECIAL THANKS… LTG. Anthony Affatati sent a special thanks to Bruce Marish for arranging for the Circle K students to assist.

Linden Inductions Lt Governor Division 6 Anthony Affa-tati, President Benjamin Sheedy, President Elect Morris Raiffe, Treasurer Michael Merlo and Vice President Chuck Florio.

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