Read Around the World

Read Around the World

This is a Kiwanis International focus program partner that I envision as something that Kiwanis Clubs can do in their communities from birth thru adulthood.  Help parents learn how to read to their children, and encourage them to read..... help schools encourage reading for fun.... support area literacy endeavors  

Literacy center loses funding

Literacy center loses funding

Just letting everyone know that  the Clark County Literacy Center is in need of help from the community.

A good part of their services is for adult literacy. For those in need of a GED, those those who 'graduated' still not able to read, those who want to learn English as their second language.  The Literacy  Center is the one stop shop for community members with these needs training tutors and coordinating services throughout the county.

All donations will be accepted.  Stop in and drop off funds, or visit their webpage ClarkCounty Literacy.org  to donate on line. 

You are also cordially invited to our thank you Funding Dinner on August 28th

The annual Charles B Zimmerman Basketball Classic is quickly approaching.  This holiday classic is long running service program in association with Wittenberg University's athletic department. For $10 the Springfield Community can view some good collegiate basketball as well as support Wittenberg athletics.

Springfield  Kiwanis hosts men and women’s invitational teams in a match up with the men and women’s basketball teams at Wittenberg. Tickets are on sale now  from any Kiwanis member and will be available at the HPER Center on campus the days of the tournament.

This year’s Charles B Zimmerman Memorial Classic will be held on Friday December 28 and Saturday December 29.  The first game will start at Noon Friday the 28th with Women's teams from Albion College versus Mount Union College.  At 2:15 PM, Defiance College will match up with Wittenberg Women.  At 4:30 the Men's team from Hanover College will play the team Taylor University and at 7 PM, Bethany College will play against Wittenberg Men's team.

On Saturday December 29, 2012 beginning at Noon the Women's Third Place Game  will match up the loser of the first game matchup on Friday against the loser of the Second Friday game.  Then
at 2:15 the Men's Third Place Game will match up with the loser of the Friday Men's 1st game against the loser of the Men's second game.

 At 4:30 PM the Winner of the 1st women's game will play the Winner of the 2nd Women's game for the Women's Championship.  At 7:pm the winner of the Men's first game will match up with the Winner of the Second Men's Game for the Men's Championship

CBZ Basketball Tournament

The annual Charles B Zimmerman Basketball Classic is quickly approaching.  This holiday classic is long running service program in association with Wittenberg University's athletic department. For $10 the Springfield Community can view some good collegiate basketball as well as support Wittenberg athletics.

Springfield  Kiwanis hosts men and women’s invitational teams in a match up with the men and women’s basketball teams at Wittenberg. Tickets are on sale now  from any Kiwanis member and will be available at the HPER Center on campus the days of the tournament.

This year’s Charles B Zimmerman Memorial Classic will be held on Friday December 28 and Saturday December 29.  The first game will start at Noon Friday the 28th with Women's teams from Albion College versus Mount Union College.  At 2:15 PM, Defiance College will match up with Wittenberg Women.  At 4:30 the Men's team from Hanover College will play the team Taylor University and at 7 PM, Bethany College will play against Wittenberg Men's team.

On Saturday December 29, 2012 beginning at Noon the Women's Third Place Game  will match up the loser of the first game matchup on Friday against the loser of the Second Friday game.  Then
at 2:15 the Men's Third Place Game will match up with the loser of the Friday Men's 1st game against the loser of the Men's second game.

 At 4:30 PM the Winner of the 1st women's game will play the Winner of the 2nd Women's game for the Women's Championship.  At 7:pm the winner of the Men's first game will match up with the Winner of the Second Men's Game for the Men's Championship

What are We About??

As an organization WE have defined ourselves in one succinct statement:
     Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.--- as adopted October 2004.

The international web site says we are an organization of service and community-minded individuals who support children and young adults around the world. Currently there are more than 600,000 Kiwanis-family members in 96 countries.

Each club is to make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and by pooling of resources to address worldwide issues.

The Question: DO WE?

•       Is our Club focused on this “big picture”?
•       Are we making a meaningful impact on the needs of our community and its children? 

Something to think about.......

Kiwanis Family Month

Follow this link to view the November Video Message from the Kiwanis International President

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kSrHR8F-I0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

It describes the impact that Community based Kiwanis Clubs can have when supporting their extended family of service clubs.

 A quick visit to Kiwanis International's website will provide more information on the Kiwanis Family of service clubs.  We are looking for service minded adults to help Springfield Kiwanis in developing and working with our Service Leadership Clubs in area middle and high schools.  

Dates to Remember

Here are a few Dates to Remember:

October through November: Review the webinar schedule and join the discussions on topics that include: membership committees and planning your Kiwanis calendar.

         Any involved member, but especially our executive officers and Board should regularly review the educational offerings from Kiwanis International. Your dues support these endeavors to help us manage, grow our Club.

January 21, 2013: 

       98th anniversary of the founding of Kiwanis International ---We should join in this celebration locally -- a big bash showcasing Kiwanis, and our services to the community and the world.

April 6, 2013: Kiwanis One Day --- 

        Time for planning Now, on how to involve all of the Kiwanis Family of Service clubs in a combined service project for our community.

April 13, 2013: 

        Deadline for early registration for the 2013 Kiwanis International convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada --- Attending a national convention is open to any Kiwanis Club member. It can make for a great vacation as well as a learning experience about Kiwanis Worldwide.

June 26-30, 2013: 

       98th Annual Kiwanis International Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ( add the Alaskan cruise to your itinerary)