KI-NOTES

District Convention Edition

Published

May 1, 2015

Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis International

Published

June 5,

2015

(pg.9)

Learn about each candidate’s

service experience

How to Register for

District Convention

(pg.5-7)

(pg. 12-13)

How you can help promote

The Eliminate Project

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Welcome T-O Kiwanians

to the 97th Annual

Texas-Oklahoma District Convention

Party in the Piney Woods

Hosted by Texarkana Kiwanis Club

Are you ready for an event filled with fellowship, education, taking care of business, and FUN? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

You’ll have an opportunity to renew friendships, elect a new Governor and Governor-Elect and witness a historic visit by Kiwanis Internation-

al President, Dr. John Button, in celebration of the Eliminate Program and the 100th Anniversary of our great organization!

What would a District event be without a service project? Our goal is to leave our convention city in a better place than before we came, and we will accomplish this by asking everyone to bring school supplies for the

local schools in Texarkana, as well as pet supplies for the local animal shelters! We want to be able to help as many of our local children, of

both the 2 legged and 4 legged varieties!

There will be a couple of surprises as well! So come take a break from work (whatever your version of work is), and join us in Texarkana, TX August 6th – 8th, 2015 for an amazing District Convention! I can’t wait to

see everyone there!

Governor Colleen

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Texas-Oklahoma District Convention 2015 Party in the Piney Woods!

Schedule

Thursday 1 – 8 pm Registration/Credentials/Information – Lobby 8 – 10 am Club Leadership Education (CLE) – President’s makeup training (Sam Curry) 10am-Noon CLE – Secretaries makeup training (Sam Curry) The Formula – Meeting with Club Openers and Club Counselors (Rex Howard – Formula Chair) 11:30 am Past Governors and Spouses Luncheon 2 – 8 pm Vendors set up booths 1 – 2 pm 2014 - 2015 Current Board Meeting 1 – 2 pm 2015 - 2016 Incoming Board Meeting 1 – 3 pm Past Lt. Governors Association (PLGA) Board Meeting 2 – 3 pm Combined board meeting 3 pm Spouse’s reception – Hosted by First Ladies Carol Bowman and Francine Eikner (by invitation only) 6 – 7 pm Reception for all 7:30 pm District Board Dinner Hosted by Governor Colleen (by invitation only) - Casual Friday 7 am PLGA Breakfast 7 am – 7 pm Registration/Credentials/Information – Lobby 9 am – 3 pm Spouse’s Day Out 9 am Opening Session Noon All Kiwanis Luncheon – Hosted by the Texas-Oklahoma Foundation –

Women In Kiwanis Scholarship status update from WIK District Chair, Nancy Miller 1 – 5 pm Spouse’s Day Out—Walking Tour 2 pm Foundation Board Meeting 2 – 3:50 pm Forums 2:00-2:50 Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) – Proposed Amendments Fundraising Ideas Panel Meet the Governor Elect Candidates 3:00-3:50 Interactive Icebreakers for Group Leaders The Formula Aktion Club – Kiwanis Club’s Responsibilities 4 pm Reception for Dr. Button – come meet the Kiwanis International President! 6:30 pm Family Fun Night – Lip Sync Wars – Prizes given between sets and a grand prize of a trip! Winners MUST be present! Saturday 6 am ELIMINATE Walk 7 am – noon Registration/Credentials/Information – Lobby 7:30 am Prayer Breakfast 8:30 am Memorial Service 10 – 10:50 am Forums 10:00-10:50 ELIMINATE – Where we are & Where we need to be LRPC – Proposed Amendments Sponsored Leadership Program & Kiwanis Clubs – Bridge the Gap 11:30 am All Kiwanis Luncheon – ELIMINATE - Speakers – Dr. John Button and Randy DeLay 2 pm General/Delegate Session 7 pm Governor’s Banquet – Hosted and emceed by Jennifer Tuggle and Rachael Iselin Toasts to Kiwanis 100th Anniversary 9 pm Closing ceremony – “Event to kick off the next 100 years of Kiwanis” Sunday 8 – 11:30 am 2015-16 Lt. Governor’s Meeting

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Long Range Planning Committee – Proposed Amendments - Headed up by Chairman Sam Curry and his group. Confused about the trustee issue… Come listen! Fundraising Ideas Panel – Need new fundraising ideas? Come hear the experts! Meet the Governor-Elect Candidates – Come meet the two individuals who want to lead our District, John Sheridan and Richard Witte. Bring your questions and concerns.

Interactive Icebreakers For Group Leaders – Christine Carr, Kiwanis Club of Abilene Need ideas how to get your group to mingle more? How to network better? Don’t want to miss this one! The Formula – Join District Chair Rex Howard as he helps you learn how to Live It…Love It…Share It! Need help with building a new club or growing your existing one? Aktion Club – Kiwanis Club’s Responsibilities – District Administrator Lynn DeGeorge Need a new Sponsored Leadership Program? Aktion Club is a great place to start. Learn all about how your club can get involved in working with adults with disabilities.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 ELIMINATE – District Chairman Francine Eikner brings the scoop on where we are & where we need to be regarding the Eliminate Project. LRPC – Proposed Amendments – Headed up by Chairman Sam Curry and his group. Confused about the trustee issue? Come listen!

Sponsored Leadership Program & Kiwanis Clubs – Bridge the Gap – Growth Chair Susan Hennum Learn how your club can attract graduating seniors from Key Club and Circle K. Hear about all the incentives from Kiwanis International and T/O District to help you attract these great servant leaders. Start Bridging the Gap Today!!!

Please remember that forum times and locations are subject to change. Check your program book for exact times and locations.

GOVERNOR-ELECT ERBY’S FORUMS

Be sure to try and have one of your club mem-bers attend each of the forums. We bring this

important information to you to help strengthen your club.

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Registration is now open for the District Convention

Coming August 6-8, 2015 the Texas-Oklahoma District Convention in Texarkana, Texas

TX/OK Kiwanis Conventions All registrations should be

completed online at: www.kiwanisconvention.com

Convention Agenda Hotel Information Convention Registration

100% Club Registration Vendor Forms Delegate Forms

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2015 Texarkana District Convention Registration

Please make your check payable to the Texarkana 2015

Kiwanian: ___________________________________ ___________________________________________

First Name Last Name

Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________ ____________ State: ____________Zip Code: __________________

Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________

Club name: _____________________________________________________

Current Office, if any _____________________________________________________

Is this your first District Convention? Yes or No (circle one)

Is your spouse attending? Yes or No (circle one)

Is your spouse a Kiwanian? Yes or No (circle one)

Spouse's First Name ___________________________ Last Name ___________________________________

How many years have you been in Kiwanis _________ Do you have a ZELLER? YES or NO (circle)

*Texarkana 2015 Convention Registration *Friday Family Fun Night (Adult)

Price $65.00 Quantity _________ Price $35.00 Quantity _________

One for each person attending, excluding spouse & youth

*Kiwanis Spouse Registration *Friday Family Fun Night (Youth)

Price $20.00 Quantity ________ Price $20.00 Quantity _________

*Non-Kiwanian Guest Convention Registration *Saturday Prayer Breakfast

Price $10.00 Quantity _________ Price $18.00 Quantity _________

*Friday Breakfast

*Walk To Eliminate MNT with Kiwanis President

Dr. John Button

Price $18.00 Quantity ________ Price $10.00 Quantity ________

97th Annual Texas-Oklahoma District Convention,

Texarkana 2015

Party in the Piney Woods

Over for more >>>

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Texas Oklahoma District Convention

Registration is now open for the upcoming Texas Oklahoma District Convention scheduled for August 6-8th in Texarkana, Texas. The theme Is “Party in the Piney Woods.” Come celebrate the culmination of the Elimi-nate Project and take the Eliminate Walk with International President Dr. John Button. We are celebrating the 100th year anniversary of Kiwanis and we have lots of fun and surprises planned for this convention. Registration is online at the Texas-Oklahoma District Kiwanis website. The convention agenda is posted along with information on our host hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn. We have pictures of the beautiful hotel and convention center and a special rate for Kiwanis Members. Come join us to Party in the Piney Woods and celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of Kiwanis and our dis-trict’s 97th convention.

*Friday afternoon/ Texarkana Tour *Saturday All Kiwanis Luncheon

Price $20.00 Quantity ________ Price $24.00 Quantity ________

*Friday All Kiwanis Luncheon *Saturday Governor's Banquet

Price $24.00 Quantity ________ Price $35.00 Quantity ________

Grand Total $_________________________

I will pay by _________ Check

________ Credit Card

________ By Mail

If paying by credit card, complete the following section and sign.

Card Number ____________________________________________ Expiration (Mo/Yr) ________

CVS Number ________

Name on Card ____________________________________________

Billing Address ____________________________________________

City ____________________________________________

State _________________ Zip Code _________

Signature ____________________________________________

Date ____________________________________________

If mailing: Send to Convention Registration / Lori Yates

3620 Richmond Road

Texarkana, TX 75503

CONVENTION PROJECT: Please bring school supplies or pet supplies to the registration area during the convention

and support our project.

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HOST HOTEL

HILTON GARDEN

INN

2910 D. Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 75501

(903) 792-1065

Rate: $89 per night Request Kiwanis Convention Rate

Limited quantity of hotel suites available for additional $20 charge per night!

Special Governor pins to celebrate 100 years of Ki-wanis can be ordered through the District Of-fice.

Pins are $5.00 each which does not include ship-ping. They will also be available at DCON. Get yours while supplies last!

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JOHN R. BUTTON

KIWANIS CLUB OF RIDGETOWN, ONTARIO

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

John R. Button of Ridgetown, Ontario, became president of Kiwanis International in July 2014 at the

99th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Tokyo-Chiba, Japan.

John is a former Key Clubber and a second-generation Kiwanian. He joined the Kiwanis Club of

Ridgetown in 1978 and has served it in a number of capacities, including twice as president. He

chaired the Iodine Deficiency Disorders Worldwide Service Project committee for his club and divi-

sion. He is a past lieutenant governor of his division and past governor of the Eastern Canada and

Caribbean District.

John is a Diamond-level 4 Mel Osborne Fellow, a Diamond-level George F. Hixson Fellow, Diamond

Level charter Walter Zeller Fellow, recipient of the Tablet of Honor and the Kiwanis Foundation of

Jamaica’s Godfrey G. Dyer Award and member of the Founders Circle of the Kiwanis Foundation of

the Capital District.

John is retired from a family medicine practice that began in Ridgetown in 1978. For 20 years, he has

been a coroner for the southwest region of the province of Ontario. He has served his profession,

both locally and provincially, in a number of leadership and administrative positions.

In the community, he has received Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee Medal and her Diamond Jubi-

lee Medal, was inducted into the Ridgetown District High School Hall of Excellence, awarded the

Rotary International Service Award for Professional Excellence, awarded the Chatham-Kent Health

Alliance Tri-board award for medical excellence and named Chatham-Kent Citizen of the Year for

2010.

John is married to Debbie, has a son, a daughter and two granddaughters.

GOVERNOR COLLEEN IS PLEASED TO

ANNOUNCE THAT DR. JOHN BUTTON,

KIWANIS INTERNAIONAL PRESIDENT WILL BE

OUR KEY NOTE SPEAKER THIS YEAR AT DCON!

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CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES 97th ANNUAL TX-OK DISTRICT CONVENTION IN TEXARKANA, TX

AUGUST 6-8, 2015

This is to certify that the following member(s) of the KIWANIS CLUB of_______________________________

_____________________________________, DIVISION _______________CLUB ID K _ _ _ _ _

are duly elected DELEGATES and ALTERNATE DELEGATES of the Club to the Annual Convention.

DELEGATES NAME ADDRESS

1._______________________________________________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________________________________________

3._______________________________________________________________________________________

ALTERNATE DELEGATES NAME ADDRESS

1.______________________________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________________________________________

DATE___________________ SIGNED___________________________________ President

DATE___________________ SIGNED___________________________________

Secretary

NOTE: Each chartered club in good standing shall be entitled to three (3) delegates to the District Convention. The Club Board of Directors shall elect these delegates. An alternate should be chosen for each delegate. Each delegate shall be en-titled to cast one vote and in the absence of the delegate an alternate delegate may cast one vote. There shall be no voting

by proxy.

No club shall be considered in good standing which is delinquent in the payment of District dues or interim dues; Interna-tional dues; Magazine subscriptions or Liability Insurance payments.

RETURN TO: POSTMARK BY AUGUST 1, 2015 (or FAX or HAND CARRY) TEXAS-OKLAHOMA DISTRICT KIWANIS Fax no later than AUGUST 4, 2015 to 866-574-0698 3010 W. Park Row Dr, Ste 100 If you cannot fax by AUGUST 4, 2015, please hand carry Pantego, TX 76013 to convention. www.kiwanisconvention.com for more RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR FILE OVER

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TEXAS-OKLAHOMA DISTRICT of

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Past Lt. Governor Delegate Status 96TH Annual District Convention

in Texarkana, TX, August 6-8, 2015

Form to be used to have a member of another club that is in your division who is a past or present Lt. Governor repre-sent your club as one of its three (3) delegates to the district convention.

Kiwanis Club of ________________ Division: ____ (Club being represented)

This is to certify that Lt. Governor or Past Lt. Governor _____________________________ (Name of Past Lt. Governor or Lt. Governor) is a member in good standing of Division ________ ** in the Kiwanis Club of _____________________________________ and has been elected by the Kiwanis Club of _____________________________________ to represent them at the District Convention in the House of Delegates as one of its three (3) delegates. ** Divisions must be the same. ~~~ FOR DELEGATE STATUS TO BE ISSUED THIS FORM MUST BE CERTIFIED AS FOLLOWS ~~~

Date: _______________________ Signed: _______________________________ Club President Date: _______________________ Signed: _______________________________ Club Secretary There shall be no voting by proxy. The delegates and their alternates shall be active, privileged or senior members in good standing of the chartered clubs they represent, or occupy the office of Lieutenant Governor, or be a Past Lieuten-ant Governor of the Division of which the club is a member, and shall be elected by such clubs not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the annual convention nor less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of any special conven-tion, and their election shall be evidenced by certificate of the District Secretary duly authenticated by the President and Secretary of the club. Should any chartered club fail to certify the election of its delegates and alternates as herein set forth, then the Committee on Credentials shall have the right to determine the seating of the delegates or alternates of such chartered club. RETURN TO: POSTMARK BY AUGUST 1, 2015 (or FAX or HAND CARRY) TEXAS-OKLAHOMA DISTRICT KIWANIS Fax no later than AUGUST 4, 2015 to 866-574-0698 3010 W. Park Row Dr, Ste 100 If you cannot fax by AUGUST 4, 2015, please hand carry Pantego, TX 76013 to convention. www.kiwanisconvention.com for more RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR FILE

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Chickasha Kiwanis Club President, Heather Witt, proudly announces the club’s nomination of Richard O. Witte as candidate for the 2015-2016 TX-OK District’s Governor-elect.

Richard was born in Oklahoma City and educated in Oklahoma City public schools. He received his bache-lor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed 30 hours towards his Masters at Oklahoma City University. Richard and Joyce will celebrate their 40th anniversary this August. They have four chil-dren (one deceased) and five grandchildren. Richard sings with the Canterbury Choral Society and has gone on concert tours to London, Beijing, and Paris. He looks forward to serving the Texas/Oklahoma Dis-trict as its Governor.

Richard has been a member of Kiwanis for 24 years and has served in many capacities from the club to the District level:

- District Chairman – Human & Spiritual Values from 2005-2011 & 2013-2014

- TX-OK Kiwanis Foundation Trustee from 2007-2013

- Past Lt. Governor of Division 30 (99-00)

- Past Lt. Governor Association Board Member from 2001-2005

- Past Lt. Governor Association President from 2004-2005

- Kiwanis Int’l Life Member

- Past Distinguished Club President

- Past Officer on Club Board of Directors

- Club Counselor Division 30

Richard has a long history of leadership in his community such as:

- CROP Walk - to raise funds for hunger - for two years

- Coached soccer for 7 years

- President of Chickasha Youth Soccer Association

- United Way board for 3 years- served on executive committee

- Relay for Life team captain 1995-2015 - Served on executive committee

- Board member Chisolm Trail Counseling Services 1998-2001

- Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors 2000-present

- Named outstanding ambassador 2010

- Board Member Salvation Army 2010-present

- Active involvement in music program at local Methodist church

Kiwanis Club of Chickasha

Nominates Richard Witte

as Candidate for

TX-OK Governor-Elect for 2015-2016

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Kim Maxey, President of the Kiwanis Club of Kingwood, is proud to announce the club's nomination of John

Sheridan as a candidate for Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Governor-Elect for 2015-16.

John is focused on growing Kiwanis, both in membership and service. He looks to the future as well as recog-

nizes the past. He realizes we have to know where we have been to plot a path to the future. John often ex-

presses, "Kiwanis is about three things: service, fellowship and education. We are a service organization and

that is our core; the friends and relationships that are developed as we meet and work on projects is priceless;

learning about the world around us through programs at meetings to KI training allows us to grow and ex-

pand." Concerning the Governor-Elect position, John noted " If elected, it is my intention to focus on the core

of what we do best, improve the world one child and one community at a time."

John was born and raised in Monmouth, Ill. He attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas and graduated in

1971. 1974 proved a busy year for him as he married his wife of 40 years, Susan, and earned his MBA from

Texas A&M at Commerce. John and Susan have three children and four grandchildren. They have resided in

Kingwood, Texas for over 30 years and they are active members of the Atascocita Presbyterian Church.

John' career with Exxon started in Kingsville, Texas. Early in his tenure he joined the Kingsville Kiwanis

Club where he served as a Director on the board. His career led him many places including Corpus Christi,

New Orleans and Houston. John retired from Exxon in 2001 and started a second career with Insperity, retir-

ing in 2013.

John became a member of the Kingwood Kiwanis Club while employed at Insperity. He has served as Distin-

guished President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member and numerous Committee Chair positions.

John was elected and served as Division 3's Lieutenant Governor in 2009-10. It was during this period he be-

came more aware of the relationships between the Membership, Clubs and District. Since then he has served

in many District capacities including: PLGA Board Member, CLE Instructor, ELIMINATE Speakers Bureau,

TO District International Liaison Chair, Long Range Planning Committee member and The Formula - Certi-

fied Club Counselor. During John's term as LTG two new clubs were opened in Division 3 and he was recog-

nized as Distinguished LTG.

John has also conducted numerous workshops for Kiwanis at District and International Conventions.

John is a Servant Leader whose experience goes beyond Kiwanis. Other leadership positions include Chair-

man of the Lake Houston YMCA board, Chairman of the Lake Houston American Heart Association board,

and Insperity Invitational Pro Am Chairman. Awards include Lake Houston YMCA Volunteer of the Year,

American Heart Association - Barbara Newman Award and Insperity Invitational Volunteer of the Tourna-

ment.

Kiwanis Club of Kingwood

nominates

John Sheridan as Candidate

for

TO Governor-Elect for 2015-16

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Hello T-O Kiwanians! I am looking forward to attending your 2015 District Conven-

tion in Texarkana to celebrate another fantastic year of service

with all of you. My name is Rachel Iselin, and I am honored to

be serving as the Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District Gover-

nor for the 2015-2016 year.

Key Club has raised me all throughout high school, and I was able to serve at both the dis-

trict and club level as both a Lieutenant Governor and a club secretary prior to being elected Dis-

trict Governor.

As an incoming senior at Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, TX, this is my last chance

to make a lasting impact on the T-O Key Club District as a Key Clubber, and I plan to make the

most of it. My goals for the year are to increase communication within the district board and across

the district, grow T-O in membership and spirit, focus on service by publicizing service projects

from around the district, and emphasize the K-Family bond through interclub events. I’m also

working to visit every region possible in order to meet as many Key Clubbers as possible and

make sure they are getting what they need from the district board.

I plan on achieving these goals by working with the Lieutenant Governors and their clubs to

“Bridge the Gap” between the different sectors of the K-Family. I have also chosen my Governor’s

Project for the year to focus on the bond between Kiwanis and Key Club by having regions create

K-family interclub events and by challenging Key Clubs to support Kiwanis projects such as the

Disaster Relief Backpacks program. Throughout my journey in Key Club, my greatest supporters

have been the adults who have advocated for me and worked alongside me to help me achieve my

goals. I believe that the bonds we create within these organizations are irreplaceable and some-

thing unique to the K-Family that should be expanded upon and emphasized. Every Kiwanian I’ve

ever met has been a genuine, caring person who has inspired me to remain within the K-Family

and to give everything I can to become a better leader and a better person.

So on behalf of the Key Club in Texas and Oklahoma, I thank you all for your dedication to

Kiwanis and your commitment to changing the world one child at a time, and I look forward to a

phenomenal year with all of you!

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Howdy Kiwanis Family!

My name is Jennifer Tuggle, and I’m a junior Business Honors major at Texas A&M University. This year it’s my pleasure to serve as the 2015-2016 Texas-Oklahoma CKI District Governor. I’ve been in the Kiwanis Family for the past five years, serving as a Distinguished Past Key Club Lt. Governor from Divi-sion 3S in the Greater Houston Area, CKI Kiwanis Family Relations Chairwom-an, and most recently as the District Treasurer for T-O CKI.

This past March, our newly elected CKI leaders from the Texas-Oklahoma Dis-trict have laid out an extensive plan for the growth and revitalization of our CKI District. I’m so excited to oversee and lead the district, as we undertake these initiatives. The following is a list of our goals:

Service Hours. 10,000 hours for CKI District members.

Board Service Hours. 600 hours for CKI District Board. Membership. 500 members for the Texas-Oklahoma District.

Charters/Reactivation. 6 reactivated/newly chartered chapters. Kiwanis Family Relations. 35 Kiwanis-Family Events.

Inter-chapters. 75 inter-chapters.

Fall Retreat Attendance. 100 attendees. District Convention. 130 attendees.

Governor’s Project. 1 awareness and 1 in-kind donation project per chapter. Eliminate Project. $4,500 raised- saving or protecting 2500 mothers and their families from MNT.

Together with your help, as our greatest supporters, I know that we will be able to accomplish these feats and have a very memorable year.

We are appreciative of all the support that you have lent to Circle K, especially the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation for underwriting our Fall Leadership Retreat and providing generous scholarship gifts at our convention. If your Kiwanis Club is looking for a unique and fun project, I ask you to consider sponsoring a Circle K at a college or university near you. If there is no college near you, your club can still support CKI by making a contribution to Circle K’s Project Outreach Fund.

For more details on how to further support Circle K, please feel free to contact me. Again, have a wonderful convention and thank you for your tremendous support of Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs.

Live to Serve, Love to Serve,

Jennifer Tuggle Texas-Oklahoma CKI District Governor Phone: 713-412-6241

Email: governor@txokcki.org

Check us out on the web: www.txokcki.org

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100 YEAR TRIBUTE

OPPORTUNITY

There will be many opportunities at the Texas-Oklahoma District Convention to celebrate being a Kiwanian!

During the convention we will be celebrating 100 Years of Service to our communi-ties. We will be having special “toasts” at the Governor’s Banquet, and everyone

attending will get a souvenir toasting glass, which will have the Kiwanis 100 Years of Service logo.

Extra souvenir glasses will be available for purchase so you can leave the

convention with a complete set to commemorate this historic year in Kiwanis.

Want to commemorate your convention? Have fun with the interactive photo booth!!! Pick your props………………with 100 Years of Service theme, or perhaps you want to in-dulge in boots and hats………………..or choose a birthday or party theme!!! The choice is yours………….to make your con-vention memory your very own!!! Visit the photo booth create your own lasting memory!!

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Texas Oklahoma

District Annual

Prayer Breakfast

Pastor Bryant is a 22 year member of the Kiwanis Club of Texarkana, with 15 years of perfect attend-

ance. He has served on the Board of Directors, as well as Club President in 2002-2003. He is a recipi-

ent of the George F. Hixon Fellowship and served as Division 13 Lt. Governor for two terms, 2006-

2007 and 2007-2008. Pastor Bryant received the designation of Distinguished President in 2003, as

well as Distinguished Lt. Governor in 2008. Pastor Bryant is married to his wife of 39 years, Debbie.

They have two children; Jonathan, and Joni. John and Debbie have been blessed with six grandchil-

Plans are underway for a very special Prayer Breakfast at the up-

coming T/O Convention. Inspirational music will be provided dur-

ing the service and the keynote message will be delivered by Pastor

John B. Bryant. Pastor Bryant has served five congregations during

his 38 years as a pastor. He has been the pastor at Unity Baptist

Church in Texarkana for the past 22 years. He is also past president

of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas and currently serves

as a Trustee of the American Baptist Association Encampments.

Assisting Pastor Bryant during the service will be fellow Kiwanian,

Pastor Sam Martinez. Pastor Martinez has been serving the congre-

gation at Central Assembly of God in Texarkana for the past seven

years. He is a member and upcoming board member of the Kiwanis

Club of Texarkana. He is a past member of the Kiwanis Club of

Wynne, Arkansas. He has been married to his wife Terri, for 34

years and they have a son, Samuel, who is pursuing a doctorate

from Yale University and a daughter, Kristin, who lives in El Dora-

do, Arkansas. Sam and Terri have two grandchildren.

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Downtown Texarkana is covered in rich history. Our Spouse’s Day

Out will allow you to see a handful of Texarkana’s history up close

and in person. This great opportunity will be available on Friday, Au-

gust 7th. Everyone will need to meet in the lobby of the Hilton Garden

Inn at 1:15 in order to leave at 1:30. This 75 minute adventure will

start at Photographer’s Island located at the post office, the second-

most photographed courthouse in the nation.

Walking from there, we will head to St

James’ Church. Built in 1878, it is beautifully

designed with stained glass windows.

The famous Ace of Club house, built in 1885

with money won from a poker game, fea-

tures unique architecture and a collection of

original family furnishings and personal

belongings. It's the oldest standing house in

Texarkana, Texas.

A short drive over to the Perot Theatre will be your last stop. The Saenger Amusement Compa-

ny's "Gateway to the Southwest" theatre has been a landmark since 1924. The theatre is now

owned by the City of Texarkana, TX and the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council.

After the tour, we will head back to the hotel.

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When Jim Lord, member of the Tyler-Rose City Kiwa-

nis Club, asked Texas-Oklahoma District Coordinator Fran-

cine Eikner if there was anything he could do for The Elimi-

nate Project, little did he know the impact that the answer to

this simple question would have.

Jim’s son, Seth, is a musician; and Jim has a recording

studio in his home. Francine immediately thought it would

be nice to have a song that would tell the story of The Elimi-

nate Project. After several months of researching The Elimi-

nate Project website, Seth had a pretty good idea of what it

was all about. He composed the music and wrote the lyrics,

and then, after a lot of hard work, it all came together.

That was three years ago, and since that time the music

video has been seen by Kiwanians from all over the world. From his research,

Seth certainly understood the threat of maternal and neonatal tetanus to young

women and their babies in underdeveloped countries. He was able to express,

through music and lyrics, the message that we are oftentimes unable to put into

words. At a recent Division 34 Council meeting, Jim and Seth were recognized

with Walter Zeller awards for their amazing response to this simple question.

Thank you, Seth and Jim, for sharing your time and talent.

Everyone can view this amazing video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/

nN-XTebZ5ss. You are welcome to use the video at your own club meeting, divi-

sion council meeting, or with

anyone you think might be in-

terested in learning about The

Eliminate Project.

Seth Lord

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Because a delicious meal just isn’t

enough….

Join us for the ultimate night of fun!

Singing in your car is over rated!

The shower is outdated!

Step into the spotlight, grab the mic,

and enter!

Grab a friend if you have one. Bring two if you’re that good! Participate as an indi-

vidual, group, or an entire club. Be sure to dress the part as the audience will help

decide your fate. You must be present to win! We can’t give the prize to someone

that didn’t attend!

Been living under a rock and not sure what lip sync is? Check out these two links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvRypx1lbR4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFWmPtab8Gc

Lip Sync Battle Registration Form

Name: _____________________________________________ Ind_____ Club_______

Main Contact of Club: _____________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

Please be prepared and bring your own music on a flashdrive to DCON

There are no losers here….only people who like to have fun!

Fax your entry to 866-574-0698

Or scan and email to txokdist@swbell.net

Or snail mail it to 3010 W. Park Row Dr., Suite 100 Pantego, TX 76013

Judging will be done by a panel of experts, but audience outcome will be taken into consideration

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Our goal is to leave our convention city in a

better place than before we came, and we will

accomplish this by asking everyone to bring

school supplies for the local schools in

Texarkana, as well as pet supplies for the

local animal shelters! We want to be able to

help as many of our local children, of both

the 2 legged and 4 legged varieties!

Hope to see you there!