October 16, 2013

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Next Program and Greeter.

Greeter: Jenny Jamieson.
Program: P. Suzanne Murlin.

Next Aktion Club Visitors.

The Aktion Club meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month

at Briarwood Village
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, Ohio.
November Aktion Club attendees are:

Robert Mueller.
P. Suzanne Murlin.

Upcoming Events.

Coat Day
October 26 8:30 AM until 1 PM

Healthy Kids Day
November 2nd, 2013
Coldwater High School

Reindog Parade & Pancake Breakfast
November 30, 2013

Kiwanis International Convention
July 17 thru 20, 2014
Tokyo-Chiba, Japan
Asia-Pacific Kiwanis District.

Members present: President-Elect Ivan Knapp, Marjorie Stachler, Linda Goodwin, Stacey Brunswick, Rita Schmit, Karen Cisco, P. Suzanne Murlin, Joyce Jansen,  Tracey Dammeyer, Larry Goins and Hans Rehrmann.
(44% of members attended).

Guest: Matt Niekamp.

Meeting.

President-Elect Ivan Knapp opened the meeting in the traditional manner. Happy/Sad Dollars were collected.

Ivan announced that the next division 2 Lt. Governor's meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday October 26 at 6:30 PM. We need at least 3, hopefully, 4 volunteers to attend this meeting.  Supper will be served, cost is $8.00. Jenny, they want to be notified several days prior of the number attending so that they can prepare meals accordingly. Kathleen Moylan, Ohio District club supervisor will also attend.

I will list the other meetings in our Upcoming Events Blog.

I have printed the Reindog Pancake Breakfast tickets and given to J. T. Irmscher.

Larry Goins has printed club brochures to be handed out when canvassing for the Reindog event. Maybe we get a few more members.

5 Ways Adults can Stop Bullies

 

Back in the day you were called a "snitch" if you told on someone. And you'd never "rat out" bullies for fear of becoming their next target. So tattling behavior got a bad rap, while bad behavior got overlooked. The bullies gained power; the victims lost hope, along with their self-esteem. Fast-forward to the present and you'll find a good many adults who hesitate to act when they hear about or witness bullying, because they look back on it as a normal part of growing up.

But the truth is, there's nothing "normal" about it. This is a different era. Bullying is neither normal nor a phase. It's repeated deliberate abusive activity that's harmful, hostile, and demoralizing. These are not the moral stepping stones to a healthy, happy childhood. There's nothing gained developmentally by enduring abuse from others or by those dishing it out.

So if you're an adult and you learn of a bullying situation, step up. You can make a tremendous difference in kids' lives and in your community. Here are a handful of ways.

1. Intervene. Don't just stand there, do something. If you suspect a child or teen is being bullied, follow your suspicions. Report what you've seen or heard to teachers and parents. If your instincts are correct, follow through. Make sure actions are taken to help the victim and to end the bullying.
2. Be present every day in some way. Go to school. Visit recess. Make your presence known for your kids, grandkids and others around them.  Bullying statistics flood the Internet and for good reason. There's a ready supply of "research candidates" out there. But a consistent fact is that 67 percent of bullying happens in the absence of adults. The solution is obvious. Be visibly present often. Work out a schedule with other parents to make "random" but regular visits.
3. Practice what you preach. Model good behavior. If kids hear you speaking or behaving rudely to others, they'll do the same. Instead, model kindness and understanding. And while you're at it, teach them to be good witnesses. Being a rat's where it's at if it means outing a bully (even anonymously) and making sure he or she stops.
4. Move along. Don't be a bystander. If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. A bystander gives the bully an unspoken power to continue his or her behavior with the knowledge that nothing's going to happen to him or her. It also makes the victim feel even more helpless and hopeless, believing that no one can or will help. Instead, intervene immediately. Depending on the situation and the age of those involved, seek another adult to assist (a teacher, parent, police, etc.) Separate the kids involved. Make sure everyone is safe. Stay calm. And model respectful behavior throughout the process.
5. Change minds. Spread the word: Bullying is not a normal childhood phase. It's an abnormal activity that must be identified as such, prevented from an early age and stopped whenever it presents itself.

Be sure to check back later in the week to find out if your community's schools are doing their part to prevent and eliminate bullying. Until then, check out these additional resources to learn more about what you can do to stop bullying when you encounter it.

Program.

Ivan Knapp introduced today's speaker, Matt Niekamp, the youth coordinator for the Workforce Investment Act. His area of responsibility encompasses Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer and Van Wert counties. The office is located at 220 W. Livingston Street Room B272 in Celina Ohio. Matt can be contacted 419-586-6409 or  matt.niekamp@mercercountyohio.org.



Matt Niekamp

(The following was copied from the WIA website.) 

 

What is the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)?

The Workforce Investment Act is the federal law that passed in 1998, creating the nation’s employment and job-training system. It provides federal funding to states to offer job training, education and employment services for
unemployed and underemployed workers and youth. In Ohio, most of these services are delivered at a network of “One-Stop Centers. ” One-Stop Centers provide free job training and other employment services to people looking for work. They match job seekers with businesses looking to hire workers, and help laid-off workers learn new skills and find new jobs.

How are WIA funds administered?

The federal government allocates WIA funds based on a formula that takes into account each state’s unemployment and poverty rates. The formula awards more money to states whose unemployment and poverty rates increased most in relation to other states. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) administers Ohio’s WIA funding, most of which is allocated to the One-Stop Centers. ODJFS supervises the One-Stops, and they are managed locally by 20 workforce investment boards, which establish local policies. Ohio has 31 comprehensive, full-service One-Stop sites and 59 satellite sites, with at least one site in every county. You can find the One-Stop Center closest to you at http://jfs.ohio.gov/owd/wia/wiamap.stm.

What programs and services are available?

WIA programs are designed to increase the employment, employment retention and earnings of adults, dislocated workers (those who have lost jobs and are unlikely to return to their previous occupations) and young workers (ages 14 to 21). They do this by increasing their work readiness, educational attainment and occupational skills, and by connecting them to jobs in industries with the greatest demand for workers. Three levels of service are available:

•  Core services – Available to all individuals, core services include job search and placement assistance, as well as access to labor market information on such topics as prevailing wages and careers expected to be in the highest demand.

•  Intensive services – Intensive services include more comprehensive skills assessments, development of individual employment plans, counseling and career planning.

•  Training services – Training services include both occupational training and training in basic skills. Those who participate in WIA training programs are linked to job opportunities in their communities. Typically, participants use an Individual Training Account to select an appropriate training program from a qualified
training provider, or they participate in on-the-job training supported by an employer.

Under certain circumstances, supportive services – such as transportation, child care, uniforms for employment or supplies for training – are provided so that individuals can participate in a program. To learn more about WIA programs, go to http://jfs.ohio.gov/owd/wia/.

 

 

The Angel Tree folks are asking for help.

 



 

 

Ohio District Bulletin

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Aktion Club Convention Pictures

What are other clubs doing?

Project Eliminate News

Aktion Club

Kiwanis International Presidents Eliminate Project Message.

 

Current Board members:

Eric Kramer, Ivan Knapp, Linda May, Ken Rosengarten, Jenny Jamieson, Ruth Link, Hans Rehrmann, Teresa Smith,

Stacey Brunswick, Marjorie Stachler, Linda Goodwin and Rita Schmit.
 

Kiwanis Education.

28. The creation of districts is authorized by Section VI of the International Constitution. The International Board creates and supervises districts and establishes their boundaries. The district governor is the chief executive officer of a district and also an officer of Kiwanis International. Districts are organized into divisions, and the chief executive of each division is the lieutenant governor.

Quotes.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
Buddha