Australia District. Governor s Newsletter. Let s make it a HIGH 5 year for Kiwanis Australia in new clubs in the District

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1 Australia District Governor s Newsletter Issue 1 October 1st 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Governor-elect : the year that was 2 District Team KI Counsellor Chian Chu-Ching 4 A Sense of Honour 5 Jane Erickson in Melbourne 6 Convention 2018 at Mildura 7 Australia District Club Count 8 The Club Signature Project? 9 Reynella Kiwanis Signature Project 10 Criteria for Distinguished Award 11 Australia District Plan The simple club I Plan 13 Diary Dateline 14 A must read is the latest Australian Kiwanian issued on 25th September. Well done David. Packed with news from around the District. Much achieved in Welcome to yet another Kiwanis year. At our Kiwanis District Convention in Darwin we heard the Taiwanese National Anthem to honour the presence of our International Counsellor Chian Chu Ching. The anthem s last line is translated as One heart, one soul, one mind and one goal. Please take time to reflect on that line. If every Australian Kiwanian accepted the task of sponsoring a new member for his or her club, the club and our District would be soaring like an eagle! Result more Kiwanians, more hearts, more souls, more minds, more hands, more energy and more for kids. Sponsor a new member and allow them to experience the fellowship, service and fun that you and others do. It s high time in a high five year! Kids need Kiwanians! Jan Let s make it a HIGH 5 year for Kiwanis Australia in new clubs in the District At least 5 new members per club. If one member signs up 5 they become a Distinguished Member see page parts of the Club I Plan : 1. Inspiration 2.Impact 3.Image 4. Investment and 5. Insight in planning the year and writing up the club plan 5 parts of the club SIGNATURE PROJECT 1. Recurring at least annually, 2.High Impact service and fund raising for kids and community, 3. Kiwanis brand enhancing and 4. membership attracting and partnership and 5.Innovation with planning and execution of the project. Kiwanis is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

2 Page 2 Being Governor-elect After two years on a steep learning curve as Lieutenant Governor, this year as Governor-elect the learning curve became steeper packed with intrigue and adventure. It was a busy, eventful and enjoyable year. My first mission for the year was a trip in November 2016 to Indianapolis for the education and training of Governors-elect. The education was a four day immersion with International President-elect Jim Rochford as organiser and deliverer. I met some great Kiwanians who all had enthusiasm and the Kiwanis cause at heart. I was pleased to find that sixteen were women out of the 48 Governors-elect. It is no news that the world-wide Kiwanis membership overall and in particular Australia District has been struggling to increase the number of members. More clubs are closing than opening. The Formula launched 4 years ago has not seen the growth that was anticipated. With the theme of The Eye of the Tiger Jim Rochford has declared this a year of growth with a vengeance. We are to focus on club opening and growth of existing clubs. Ultimately more Kiwanians means more service for kids. This is no revelation. We know this but it has been difficult to follow up by action since a world peak in Along with our Australian team in March I travelled to South Korea for my first Asia Pacific Convention. It was heartening to witness the enthusiasm of many of the ASPAC districts bent on growth and building clubs like as if they were planting trees. Friendly Kiwanians from Nepal, a non- district with 5 clubs, were there with the goal to grow to 20 clubs in the year. Four months later by the end of July they had 11 clubs. ASPAC far outweighs the growth of all other 7 Kiwanis Regions. It is an exciting time for Kiwanis in this region. Our Board meeting in Shepparton in May saw District Leadership Education. This was using my acquired knowledge and skills to best deliver what I had brought back from Indianapolis. It was district immersion and familiarisation of what s at hand. The state of Kiwanis globally and the reality of Kiwanis in Australia. As a team we worked it through, formed goals for the District and now it s up to the Board s teams to roll it out and support clubs to implement district goals and their own goals. After a two week holiday in Somerset and Cornwall late June, John and I ventured to the Paris International Convention in August. A first for me. The convention was sensational. It was a classy showcase opening up the wonders of the work of Kiwanians showing what we are really on about and what the impact is at the world scale. It was educational and provided top entertainment. I commend members to attend one if you haven t already. Putting a District team together has been one of many tasks. Thanks to all I approached. It was heartening to have your acceptance. Through recent family illness Bill Skully has reluctantly relinquished his District roles for the year. I thank Bill for his support this year and extend the hope that all goes well. We have also seen the recent sad passing of Past Governors, Peter Kimberley, John Bromilow, Kevin Wood and Jim Ray. Peter, John and Jim were to be continuing with District roles in They will be sorely missed. I thank the executive Tony, Peter, Ken and Bill for their support and advice over the last 3 years. I have now worked closely with Tony for three years, when he was District Secretary for the first two and this year. He does not tire of answering all my questions and he has been a rock - always there to help. He will be keeping focus again in by accepting the role of the District Eye of the Tiger. What a tiger for punishment! To the Lieutenant Governors Deb, Tony, David, Ian, Brian, Bob and Robert - your job is not easy. Thank you for your sustained support and all that you do in your Divisions. David, keep up the great work with the AK. Annette and Norm, two other regulars at Board many thanks for your companionship and what you do for the District. My gratitude to Sunriser Betty D Amore a mentor and friend - another rock. Thanks to the top enders in Tony and Paul for the great Darwin Convention and their organisation of fun and enjoyable events. It has also been pleasing that some Past Governors and former district administrators have made contact and we have had some great chats. I thank Bill Craig and Graham Mould for their recent and immediate up take of the District Convention Most appreciative. It s now moving along nicely and will be in Mildura next year. Last but not least I thank my husband for always being there and acting as a sounding board. We have an excellent partnership in life and in Kiwanis. Looking forward to a great year with everyone, Jan The year that was!

3 Page 3 Australia District Leadership Team BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive and Lieutenant Governors Board Support Leaders Position Leader Position Leader Governor Jan Hyde Kiwanis Childrens Fund Betty D Amore Governor-elect Robert Sitters Eliminate MNT Steve Hughes Immediate Past Governor Tony Gunn Service Leadership Programs Annette Holmes Secretary Peter Zander HeartKids Jann Kingston Treasurer Ken Archer Bulletin Editor David McNabb Div 1 Lieutenant Governor Deb Cownley By-laws and policies Phil Riggio Div 2 & 9 Lieutenant Governor Tony Schelling Web Content Ken Archer Div 3 Lieutenant Governor Div 6 Lieutenant Governor Div 7 Lieutenant Governor Div 8 & 4 Lieutenant Governor Div 10 Lieutenant Governor Div 94 Sri Lanka David McNabb Ian Randall Brian Pedretti Ray Wakeling Robert Gambell Peter Zander to liaise with Daya Ratnayake (Sri Lanka) Public Relations and Media Facebook KADCF KI / District Grants International/ASPAC Supplies with Bus Operators SA Bus Service & S.A.Office (Sec) Cassandra Treagus Val Symons Bryan Williams (Sec) Steve Hughes District Sec Peter Zander contact person Peter Zander Peter Zander BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPPORT TEAMS Other Support Teams District Leadership Development & Education Team Governor Jan Hyde, Gov-elect Bob Sitters Secretary Peter Zander District Succession Planning the three previous Governors Peter Zander, William Skully (on 12 months leave during ) and Tony Gunn District Eye of the Tiger Leader District Formula Leader Tony Gunn Norm McLennan District Convention 2018 Bill Craig (Convenor), Graham Mould (Secretary) and Spencer Harding (Treasurer) District Growth Team Formula One with a Tiger in the Tank Tony Gunn, Norm McLennan, Jan Hyde, Bob Sitters and all Lieutenant Governors Governor s Referral Group Betty D Amore, Steve Hughes, Geoff Holmes, Graham Mould, Bill Craig, Bryan Williams Do you remember the Esso advertisements back in the late 1950s and into the 1960s? Yes? You must be old too! International and ASPAC Kiwanis International President International Trustee Board Counsellor for Australia Chair ASPAC Vice Chair ASPAC Secretary ASPAC James Rochford (Illinois-Eastern Iowa, USA) Chian Chu-Ching (George) Taiwan Toto Gonzales (Philippines Luzon) Peter Zander (Australia) Michel Fongue (NZ South Pacific)

4 Page 4 Aug 24th 27th Chian Chu Ching International Counsellor in Darwin George with Div 3 Lt Governor & AK Editor David McNabb before the Saturday Dinner What a good choice for Australia. A near neighbour as our counsellor for from a district that is powering ahead with membership growth. International Counsellor Chian Chu-Ching (George) with Angela Liu (English Secretary Taiwan District) ventured here for our Convention and provided insight into this wonderful growth. How does Taiwan, a country of 24 million and about half the size of Tasmania, have 15,722 Kiwanians at the end of July this year with the number growing daily? The Taiwanese have a fierce determination and follow a team approach with a process that proves successful. While here in Darwin George kindly donated $ to our District Charitable Foundation (KADCF) and 3 medallions for each club in Australia. See next page. George and Angela had some Aussie experiences in the top end as nowhere else can do! The tasting of Kangaroo steak and crocodile meat treats were but two. Chian Chu-Ching and Angela Lui at the Friday Business Meeting George with Governor elect Jan and John Hyde We hope they had an enjoyable time and I look forward to a strong and productive relationship in the Kiwanis Year. Thank you George and Angela Governor Tony with George ready to cut the 50 year celebration cake Angela and George with gifts from the Australia District

5 Page 5 Motivating aspects of becoming and staying a Kiwanian in Taiwan Taiwan had a peak of 53 new clubs opened in 1997 resulting in 12,336 members. From this time the number of new clubs opened fluctuated and membership averaged around 11,500 thousand for a number of years in the 2000s. There has been a 36.2% increase in membership since Most of it has been since 2012 when the Taiwan district made a determined effort to increase, strengthen and create a more meaningful time for Kiwanians. For the Kiwanis year of , a goal of opening 50 new clubs as an upper stretch has been set. The Taiwan Governor for believes the goal will be achieved. That makes a goal of 5 new clubs for our Australia district pale into insignificance. The Taiwanese Kiwanian experience is caring for members and it is an honour to be asked to become and be a member of Kiwanis. At the Darwin Convention we heard from Chian Chu Chin (George) and Angela Liu that The Taiwan District has set up benefits for members that include: A caring Fund Emergency aid Education courses and refresher courses (non Kiwanis business) Leadership Development and Education for Kiwanis membership Customised free bus pass throughout Taiwan Fellowship Business network and connections A sense of honour medallions for each of the club President, Secretary and Treasurer that they wear with pride. It shows the importance of taking leadership in Kiwanis. TAIWAN: A Sense of Honour and more Leadership medallions: a sense of honour Taiwan smaller than half the size of Tasmania with 23.4 million people and over 15,000 Kiwanians. Australia with a population of 24.6 million and 850 Kiwanians. Taiwan s size in comparison International Counsellor Chian Chu Ching has been generous in donating to the District three beautiful medallions per Kiwanis club. These are for the President, Secretary and Treasurer to wear at meetings with pride. These medallions are used in Taiwan denoting a sense of honour to be a leader. The Leader then hands it on to the next person in the role. The President medallion has the symbol of the gavel, for the Secretary it s the quill and the Treasurer a key. Left : Division 7 Lieutenant Governor Brian Pedretti with the newly installed Mooroopna Kiwanis President David Bourke, Treasurer Arthur Duke and seated in front, Secretary Murray Shields. Right: Paul Neal the Incoming President of Shepparton Sunrisers having just been congratulated by the outgoing President John Hyde.

6 Page 6 Sept 13th -18th Jane Erickson in Melbourne Kiwanis in Australia How wonderful it was to wing our way to the end our year with the visit from Kiwanis International President Jane Erickson. Jane and husband Gus squeezed us in during their busy travel schedule and we were very honoured to meet them, hear Jane and enjoy the workshop she led. The passion she has for Kiwanis and the cause for kids is portrayed in all that Jane says and does. Her days in Melbourne included a Thursday evening event speaking in Cranbourne on the advantages of a Kiwanis Club in the community, time on local radio and visiting a secondary school. On the Friday evening Jane was guest speaker at a dinner to celebrate Kiwanis Australia s 50 years of service. The next day she held a work shop. At the Friday night Dinner we heard Jane s important message about who we are as Kiwanians. Although our membership is fewer in number than other districts Jane reminded us that in better times, over the 50 years Kiwanis has been in Australia, there are great hand prints that have been left by many. The handprints of people making a difference through a lot of positive service. There are many more handprints to go. We need to be passionate and be alive Kiwanians for the benefit of kids in the future. (This speech can be viewed on Tony Gunn s Facebook page.) The Saturday workshop covered some wonderfully led thought provoking discussion about what makes us tick, how we can be better Kiwanians, how we could improve our club meetings, our Kiwanis experience, teamwork, and the importance of understanding communication in all its forms and using it to advantage. Thank you Jane and Gus GovernorTony Gunn and other organisers & participants A group photo of Kiwanians with Jane at the workshop at the Rossdale Golf Club, Aspendale, Melbourne, September 16th 2017

7 Page 7 Sept 17th-20th Convention Planning in Mildura Bill Craig, Graham Mould, Spencer Harding, myself and our other halves, set off for Mildura to plan for Convention We had a very efficient use of time through Bill s prior organisation. Firstly we visited the iconic Grand Hotel. It is very well appointed in terms of cost, quality and choice of accommodation. Rooms are available for large gatherings, dinners as well as smaller meeting and breakout rooms. It will meet our needs exceptionally well. It s booked! August 23-26th, We then met with Julie Jewell, Business Events & Projects Manager, Mildura Rural City Council. Julie had researched and found out about Kiwanis so had some ideas on the table. With her knowledge of local personnel and what the city and region have to offer we were able to come away with a number of feasible and suitable options for our convention program. Julie is preparing a brochure very soon to advertise our convention in Mildura. Julie arranged a meeting with the Manager of the Tourist Information Centre which we visited. We later had a very worthwhile meeting with Mayor Glenn Milne. Everyone we met in Mildura couldn t have more welcoming and willing to assist with our convention. All in all a very productive, pleasant and exciting time had by all. There will be instalments in the Australian Kiwanian and through from the three organisers over time. Photo Back: John Hyde, Bill Craig, Mayor of Mildura Glenn Milne, Spencer Harding. Front Graham Mould and Jan Hyde. District Convention organisers 2018: Bill Craig (Convenor) Graham Mould (Secretary) and Spencer Harding (Treasurer) Set on the banks of the mighty Murray, Mildura provides visitors with many choices of activities

8 Page 8 Kiwanis Australia Club Count DIV Club Sept 2016 July 2017 Aug 2017 Sept 2017 DIV Club Sept 2016 July 2017 Aug 2017 Sept Geelong Melbourne Port Phillip Sunbury 8 7 6? 1 Warrnambool Beachside Newcastle Brisbane Casuarina NT East Maitland Newcastle Pacific Pines Palmerston/Rural NT Sydney Mitcham Prospect Reedbeds, Lockleys West Lakes Grange ? Australia Online Berwick Brighton Bayside Manningham Moorabbin Waverley Bendigo Cobram-Barooga Echuca-Moama Mooroopna Shepparton Shepparton Sunrisers Adelaide Hills Brighton Bus Service Operators Glenelg Karinyup WA Murray Bridge Reynella Victoria Parks & Districts Athelstone Barossa Gawler Modbury Roseworthy-Hewett Rostrevor-Campbelltown Tea Tree Gully TOTAL Div Change in 10 months 1-5 Port Phillip Newcastle Clubs with a net gain from Sept 2016-Aug Reedbeds, Lockleys Brighton Bayside Bendigo +1, Echuca Moama +1 Cobram-Barooga +2, Mooroopna +1 Shepparton Sunrisers Adelaide Hills +4, Glenelg +3, Reynella Athelstone +1, Barossa + 2 COMMENT AUSTRALIA DISTRICT had 855 members at the end of August. Will await the Sept numbers. There are 14 clubs with 15, or fewer than 15 members 10 clubs between 20 and 15 All clubs in Division 7 have had a club I Plan for the last 2 years. Well done! All clubs - an I plan with goals to grow

9 Page 9 Club SIGNATURE PROJECT 1. Annual or recurring A Signature Project has 4 components 2. High Impact service or fund raising to benefit children 3. Kiwanis brand enhancing 4. Membership and/or partnership focused KIWANIS SIGNATURE PROJECT CONTEST Last year to celebrate the great work being done by clubs, Kiwanis International offered a Signature Project Recognition Program and Contest. The program showcased the many club level projects Kiwanians undertake around the world to make a difference in communities. Each district was invited to submit one signature project to represent the district. The Kiwanis International Board Committee on Public Relations, Image and Marketing reviewed the qualifying submissions. To qualify projects had to meet the FOUR criteria for a Signature project Be a service project, fundraiser or event Benefit children Follow proper brand guidelines and use correct Kiwanis logo or other brand elements Special consideration was given to projects that included at least one Kiwanis partner and involve other civic partners or community stakeholders. Finalists and the ultimate top three were announced and recognised at the Paris International Convention in July Forty districts around the world submitted. From those it came down to the top 11 finalists. Then a Gold, Silver and Bronze Award was presented. The top was the Kiwanis Club of Des Moines, Nebraska- Iowa District with their Kiwanis Miracle League baseball facility making it possible for kids who live with disability to play and enjoy baseball. There was such a variety of projects that fitted in the I Plan INSPIRATION, IMPACT, IMAGE AND INVESTMENT with INNOVATION and INGENUITY INNOVATION There s many a great Signature Projects around Kiwanis Australia. Let s hear about them or alternatively create one and tell us about it and be in the contest! 1.

10 Page 10 Example of a Signature Project Reynella Kiwanis Fun Day for Kids OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP A SIGNATURE PROJECT INVOLVING YOUNG CHILDREN THAT WOULD ACHIEVE TWO STRATEGIC GOALS Photos and information provided by Div 8 Lt Governor Ray Wakeling 1. TO CREATE AN IMPACT WITH YOUNG CHILDREN LESS FORTUNATE, DISAVANTAGED OR UNDER-PRIVLEGED IN OUR COMMUNITY. 2. THAT WOULD LIFT OUR CLUB S PROFILE IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE GIVING OUR MEMBERS A STRONG SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT Held at Norlunga Cinema Centre July 2017 Includes Barbeque lunch Movie suitable for 5 to 12 year olds Lego Goodies Bag and bag of fruit Balloon man Face Painting This project satisfies the 4 components of a Signature project. The club targets organisations that can help with contacting families and kids. The club works in partnership with the movie theatre, suppliers for goodie bags and fruit. Invitations extend to community dignitaries, Kiwanis District leaders and Kiwanis Kooka. There is ample branding with Kiwanis. The result is most importantly it benefits kids who go away knowing it was Kiwanis that gave them a great day. Tiger and the lego Goodie bags

11 Page 11 Distinguished Criteria for Set by Jim Rochford Kiwanis International President Distinguished Criteria District Level A district and governor would be recognized as distinguished if either of the following criteria is met: 1) Achieve the goal established by the Kiwanis International President and governor of a certain number of new clubs. (It s 5) 2) Net increase in membership; plus a minimum of two new Kiwanis clubs opened during the year. Distinguished Criteria Division Level A division/lieutenant governor can be recognized as distinguished if either of the two following criteria is achieved: 1) Open a new club in the division. 2) At least two-thirds of clubs within the division achieve a net increase in membership. Distinguished Criteria - Club Level A club can be recognized as distinguished if either of the two following criteria is achieved: 1) Net increase in membership. 2) a) Sponsor a new Kiwanis club, AND; b) Contribute an average of US$10 per member to the Kiwanis International Foundation s Children s Fund, AND; c) Club representation at the Kiwanis International Convention (ICON), AND; d) Enter a project in the signature service project competition sponsored by Kiwanis International. Distinguished Criteria - Club Member Invite and sign up five new members into Kiwanis during the year with submission of their names and the club they joined.

12 Page 12 Formulated by the Board of Trustees May 5th 2017 These goals have been structured using the I Plan : Inspiration, Impact, Image and Investment. They were formulated using the plans of the last two years and what 12 members of the Board of Trustees considered to be necessary to assist Kiwanis Australia to move ahead in strength as a district. Clubs are asked to consider each one and include ways in their own club I Plan that can support the goals Kiwanis Australia District Strategic Goals GOAL 1: INSPIRATION -To build, retain and support a growing Kiwanis membership 1. Open 5 new clubs in the District 2. Grow and strengthen existing clubs. {Achieve Charter I and Charter II strength} 3. Every club less than 20 members increase by 20% 4. Aim to have at least 1,000 members by September 30th All clubs to develop a club I Plan 6. Support existing SLP clubs such as K Kids, Builders, Key Clubs 7. Support Terrific Kids Program (grow to 200 Terrific Kids schools) GOAL 2: IMPACT -To perform meaningful service, with service to children as our priority 1. SIGNATURE PROJECT at least 80% clubs to develop their Signature Project can be shared with another club. (A Signature Project has 4 criteria to satisfy.) 2. DISTRICT HEARTKIDS At least 80% clubs to donate to the District HeartKids Project and/or participate in or donate to local HeartKids projects. 3. ELIMINATE PROJECT 100% complete commitments 4. KIWANIS CHILDREN S FUND at least 60% donate to the Kiwanis International Kiwanis Childrens Fund GOAL 3: IMAGE- Enhance the Kiwanis image and brand worldwide 1. PUBLICITY AND MARKETING PLAN: Clubs to appoint a person in charge and have a plan 2. COMMUNICATION: Clubs to develop a new type of club communication eg newsletter, bulletin, Facebook page, a website. Use proper Kiwanis logo. 3. PARTNERSHIPS: Clubs investigate expanding relationships or partnerships with other organisations or associations GOAL 4: INVESTMENT Ensure financial viability and responsible stewardship 1. Budget for new club opening 2. Use of new District Recognition awards through the Kiwanis Australia District Charitable Foundation (KADCF) 3. Have some solid reserves in the District 4. Consolidate seed funding for the KADCF aim for $25,000 to be donated/gifted to the KADCF by clubs, individuals 5. Promote Target 2M for Medical Research program

13 For CLUB President & Secretary Steps for a simple Kiwanis Club I Plan Page Divide an A4 sheet into 4 sections with the heading Club Plan and write the 4 I Plan goals as headings in each section like this: Club Plan Kiwanis Club of GOAL 1: INSPIRATION -To build, retain and support a growing Kiwanis membership example: To increase membership by 5 members To add two Terrific Kids schools to our program To have all club members understand and participate in the club yearly plan GOAL 2: IMPACT -To perform meaningful service, with service to children as our priority GOAL 3: IMAGE- Enhance the Kiwanis image and brand worldwide GOAL 4: INVESTMENT Ensure financial viability and responsible stewardship Read through each of District Goals in the INSPIRATION section. (see Previous page) 1 Which goals can your club support, doing what? Keep your goals SMART Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and to be completed in a Time frame eg by the end of the year. What other goals would you like to add? WRITE THEM DOWN. 3. Read through each of he District Goals for IMPACT 5 4 Goals plus INSIGHT What is your signature project? What is your goal for that this year? What other goals can your club set in this section? And what other things would your club like to continue with or introduce something new? 4. Read through each of the District goals for IMAGE? How can your club improve its image, branding, advertising, PR, communication? 5. Reads through each of the goals for INVESTMENT? Which of these goals can your club support under this section? When you have finished this exercise take this draft to the club members or the Board of the Club for discussion. 7. Finalise the plan and re-write. 8.Take it back to the members 9. Refer to the plan during the year to review. 10. Evaluate what you have achieved at the year s end.

14 Page 14 September October 2017 Governor-elect/Governor dates with Kiwanis September 9 Brighton Bayside Kiwanis 30th Anniversary Dinner RSL Club Highett September 15 Moorabbin Kiwanis host Jane Erickson, Kiwanis International President Dinner September 16 District BOT Education and Training Day with Jane Erickson September 18, District BOT Planning District 2018 Convention with Bill Craig, Graham Mould and Spencer Harding Milanos Brighton Rossdale Golf Club Aspendale Mildura September 21 Shepp Sunrisers Kiwanis Guest Speaker: The Signature Project Pines Motor Inn, Shepparton September noon ASPAC and KI Conference with ASPAC Leaders and KI President Designate Jim Rochford Online GOTO meeting September 22 Shepparton Sunrisers Terrific Kids Presentations Orrvale Primary School September 26 Shepparton Kiwanis Changeover Dinner Terminus Hotel, Shepparton September 27 Mooroopna Kiwanis Changeover Dinner Royal Mail Hotel, Mooroopna September 28 District BOT Meeting for Annual Budget Approval Online GOTO MEETING October 1 Port Phillip Kiwanis Fund Raising Barbeque Bunnings Port Melbourne October 2 Governor s Newsletter First Newsletter October 3 Bendigo Kiwanis Guest Speaker Changeover Dinner Bendigo Club October 5 Shepp Sunrisers Kiwanis Changeover Celebrating 30th Anniversary Pines Motor Inn, Shepparton October 7 Kiwanis representation Children First Foundation Regent Theatre Melbourne October 12 District KADCF KADCF Meeting Online GOTO Meeting October 16 Melbourne Kiwanis Changeover & celebrating 50th Birthday Mail Exchange Hotel, Melb. October 18 Waverley Kiwanis Changeover Meeting Syndal October 19 Shepp Sunrisers Kiwanis Club meeting Pines Motor Inn, Shepparton October 27 District BOT Meeting Formula One with a Tiger in the tank Adelaide October 27 Glenelg Kiwanis Have a Heart gala event for HeartKids Morphetville Racecourse Adel. October 28 District BOT Meeting Full Board of Trustees Meeting Adelaide DATES FOR DIARY Planned BOT meetings for the Kiwanis year 2017 October 27th 28th Adelaide S Australia 2018 Feb th in Shepparton, Victoria 2018 May th in Shepparton, Victoria 2018 August 23 rd in Mildura, Victoria Division 2 Mini Convention Tea Gardens NSW Thurs 22 nd Sunday 25 th February rd ASPAC Conference March 6-7 th 2018 Kuala Lumpur 43 rd ASPAC Convention March 8-10 th 2018 Kuala Lumpur 103 rd 2018 Kiwanis International Convention- June 28 th July 1 st Las Vegas Compiledandproducedforkiwanisaustraliabygovernorjanhyde October 2017