Mansfield Kiwanis Newsletter October 20, 2016 Kiwanis Club of Mansfield Kiwanis Club of Mansfield Foundat ion PO Box 25, Mansfield, TX 76063 www.kiwanis76063.org kiwanisclubofmansfield@gmail.com Mansfield Kiwanis Honor Student of the Month Samuel Oshoba I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 Mansfield Kiwanis Honor Student of the Month Samuel Oshoba 1 Jennifer Burke Recognized as Mansfield Kiwanis Teacher of the Month 2 A Call For Service 3 Calendar of Events 4 Why Join Mansfield Kiwanis? The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield Serving the Children of Mansfield and the World since 1973 By: Greg Barberee On Friday, October 14, 2016, the Mansfield Kiwanis were honored to recognize the October Student of the Month Samuel Oshoba from Mansfield Lake Ridge High School. Samuel is Senior and is currently ranked 64 th in a class of 450 students with an estimated GPA of 96.333. (L-R) Jerry Cloud, Samuel Oshoba, & Kay Oshoba Samuel has livedin Mansfield since his Freshman year after his family relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area from Europe. His current long term career plans are to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) or an Anesthesiologist. Samuel is also interested in attending the University of Texas in Austin or Texas A&M University after graduation from Lake Ridge HS. In addition to working ohard on his studies to maintain a high GPA, See Student of the Month on Page 2 Jennifer Burke Recognized as Mansfield Kiwanis Teacher of the Month By: Greg Barberee The Mansfield Kiwanis are thrilled to continue its tradition of recognizing an outstanding MISD Educator with the recognition of Jennifer Burke as the October Teacher of the Month. Ms. Burke teaches Fourth Grade at Thelma Jones Elementary School and has been a member of the Thelma Jones Elementary team for seven years. Ms. Burke caught the bug to teach later in life after (L-R) Jennifer Burke, Dameon Gray, & Jerry Cloud spending time volunteering and teaching at the Walnut Creek Academy. This See Teacher of the Month on Page 3
Page 2 Mansfield Kiwanis Newsletter A Call for Service By: Greg Barberee Mansfield Kiwanis New President Steve Hallford has entered office with a call to service to the Club. Are you a Kiwanian or are you a Kiwanis Club Member? A Kiwanian is dedicated to the goals and ideals our Club and Kiwanis International. Specifically, a Kiwanian is dedicated to serving the children of Mansfield and the World. The Mansfield Kiwanis cannot support our Service Leadership Programs (i.e.: Key Clubs and Builders Clubs), give scholarships to graduating MISD Seniors, or financially support the Feed the Kids for Summer Program without raising funds. Yes, asking for sponsors of our events or asking for donations in general may make you feel uncomfortable but if you don t ask who will? Our Club relies on each Kiwanian to do their part to support the children of Mansfield. If we are not committed then we are just members of social club. Over 40 years ago a group of likeminded community leaders established the Kiwanis Club of Mansfield to make a difference in the lives of the children in Mansfield. As Kiwanians, we are honored to carry on this privilege and legacy. The Fall is a major fundraising time for our Club. We have the Bob Noel Tennis Classic at Walnut Creek Country Club scheduled for November 4-6, 2016. If you know of any tennis players that might be interested in playing, please direct them to the USTA website for registration at: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/tournamenthome/tournament.aspx?t=175594. Also, we will be hosting the Fa La La La 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, December 3, 2016. This is our annual Christmas themed family 5K and fun run/walk at Rose Park and along the Walnut Creek Linear Trail. The Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM and the 5K start at 9:00 AM. Please pass along the registration information (link below) to any friends or family members that might be interested in participating. I would also encourage you to forward the information to Elementary School PE Teachers since most Elementary Schools have Run Clubs and seek local runs for participation. You can register online at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124976. Finally, we need sponsors for these events. A copy of the Club s Joint Brochure is included with this week s newsletter so you will have the correct information when discussing sponsorships with local businesses. The Club (and the children of Mansfield that we support) thank you for your dedication and support of our fundraising activities. Student of the Month Continued from Page 1 Samuel has been very active in many clubs and activites during high school. He is a member of the Lake Ridge High School Key Club, the Academic Decathlon Team, competes in UIL Spelling & Vocabulary, and is a member of the Ping Pong Club and Multiculteral Club. The Mansfield Kiwanis are honored to present the October Student of the Month Award to Samuel Oshoba. The Club was also honored that Samuel s father, Kay Oshoba, was able to attend the presentation of the award. The Mansfield Kiwanis wish Samuel the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. We know that he will do great things in the future.
Mansfield Kiwanis Newsletter Page 3 Calendar of Events Thu Oct 20, 2016 10am Meals on Wheels Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:45am Weekly Club Meeting Where: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 East Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063, United States Tue Oct 25, 2016 12pm Fa La La La 5K Committee Meeting Where: Mexican Inn Cafe, 1722 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA Thu Oct 27, 2016 10am Meals on Wheels Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:45am Weekly Club Meeting Where: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 East Broad Street, Mansfield Sat Oct 29, 2016 5pm Key Club: Div 39 South Council Meeting Where: Kincaid's, 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd #113, Arlington, TX 76018, USA Mon Oct 31, 2016 All day Halloween Wed Nov 2, 2016 3pm Lake Ridge HS Key Club Meeting Where: Lake Ridge High School, 101 Day Miar Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA Thu Nov 3, 2016 10am Meals on Wheels Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:45am Weekly Club Meeting Where: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 East Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063, United States Friday s Program: Shellie McMillon, Director of Community Engagement with Alliance for Children. Teacher of the Month Continued from Page 1 new passion directed Ms. Burke to Texas Wesleyan University in order to obtain her teaching certificate. While finishing her education, Ms. Burke earned the opportunity to Student Teach at Thelma Jones Elementary where she has remained her entire career as an educator. Also attending the presentation of the Teacher of the Month Award to Ms. Burke was Dameon Gray the Principal for Thelma Jones Elementary. Mr. Gray informed the Club of 4 Distinctions awarded to Thelma Jones Elementary last year by the TEA and discussed the school s focus on Tier 1 Teaching. The Mansfield Kiwanis are honored to recognize Ms. Burke as the October Teacher of the Month. Thank you Ms. Burke for your dedication and passion to the children of Mansfield; our community is blessed to have you educating our students.
Page 4 Mansfield Kiwanis Newsletter Member News: Please contact Greg Barberee at greg@imsi-usa.com if you have any Member news or concerns to share with the Club. Why Join Mansfield Kiwanis? Our Passion: Serving Children Our service to the children of the world starts in our hometown! SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield sponsors the following service leadership programs: Mansfield High School Key Club Summit High School Key Club Frontier High School Key Club Lake Ridge High School Key Club Mary Orr Intermediate School Builders Club Through its Service Leadership Programs, Kiwanis teaches young leaders new ways to change the world by serving one child and one community at a time. Service Leadership is the next step beyond service learning. Once a young person fully understands the concept of learning by helping others, he or she begins to grow personally as a leader. Club Meeting Information: The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield meets every Friday morning at 6:45 AM at the Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 E. Broad ST, Mansfield, TX 76063. Guests are always invited to join us for breakfast! Member Program Schedule: Years ago the Club adopted a rotating system that afforded each member the opportunity to schedule Meeting programs for a month. In order to assign this monthly opportunity, the Club, when necessary, will draw each member s name from a hat containing names of all Club members and assignments are determined accordingly. As a reminder, below is the current program schedule assignment. October Bryan Adkison November Brent Dalley December Gary Mills January Steve Standefer FEED THE KIDS FOR SUMMER PROGRAM In 2006 Common Ground created a way to help feed children during the summer that relied on the Federal free or reduced lunch program during the school year by creating the Feed the Kids Program. Money for this program was in very short supply until The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield heard about the efforts of Common Ground and joined forces to meet the needs of these children. The following year The Mansfield Kiwanis provided substantial financial resources, volunteers and bags to support the Feed the Kids Program. The number of children served has increased more than four fold since its inception. The Mansfield Kiwanis continue to support the Feed the Kids for Summer Program. Club Member Phil Stover is a Co- Chair of this program. ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE KIWANIS CLUB OF MANSFIELD Annually award multiple scholarships to MISD Seniors. Monthly recognition of a MISD Teacher of the Month. Monthly recognition of MISD Students of the Month. Nursing Home Bingo: Each month we, along with members of our Key Clubs, provide a night of Bingo at the Mansfield Care Center on East Broad. Meals on Wheels: Kiwanis members deliver Meals on Wheels to home bound community members every Thursday. Beautification Days: Our members historically assist with Citywide Cleanup Days. Habit for Humanity: We help with volunteers and fund raising for Habitat projects in Mansfield. Financial Support to North Central Texas Alzheimer s Association.
Kiwanis Club of Mansfield Chartered October 11, 1973, with thirty four community leaders, the Local Club has accepted the challenge of involvement. Mission Statement The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield are service-oriented volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of children who reside within the Mansfield Independent School District, by promoting good citizenship, strengthening character and advocating moral responsibility through financial contributions, acts of service and continued support of other like-minded organizations. Kiwanis International Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization appealing to men and women who have the desire to become personally involved in making their community a better place to live Community Service Projects Feed The Kids for Summer Bicycle Racks at MISD Elementary Schools Head Start Special Olympics Common Ground Read Across America Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts/Venturing Habitat for Humanity-Mansfield MISD Student of the Month MISD Teacher of the Month Meals on Wheels Nursing Home Bingo Scholarships Mansfield HS Gobbler Tennis Sponsor 4 High School Key Clubs: Mansfield Summit, Mansfield High School, Mansfield Lake Ridge and Mansfield Frontier Various local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in Mansfield Kiwanis Club Of Mansfield Packages Chartered October 11, 1973
December 3, 2016 Falalala $1,000 Title Website, Ads, Signage, T-Shirts and Announced at Event $500 T-Shirts, Thanked at Event $350 Volunteer Shirt $250 Signage $100 Booth at Event Check: Kiwanis Mail: PO Box 25 Mansfield, TX 76063 Kiwanis Member: Phone Number: kiwanisclubofmansfield@gmail.com Bob Noel Tennis Classic November 4-6, 2016 Bob Noel $1,000 Title $350 T-Shirts, Signage and Lunch Kid s Magic Show March 18, 2017 Magic Show $500 Title Joint 3 Events $2,000 Corporate Title Falalala T-Shirt, Website, Advertising, Booth at event and 2 Runners Bob Noel Tennis Classic T-Shirts, Signage, Lunch and Featured on Kiwanis Website Magic Show Banner at Event, Mention at Event and 2 Tickets $1,000 Corporate Falalala T-Shirt and Website Bob Noel Tennis Classic T-Shirt, Lunch and Kiwanis Website Magic Show Tickets, Mention at Event and Signage at event