April Birthdays.
8 Suzanne Murlin.
13 Benjamin Amstutz.
17 Linda Goodwin.
23 Jason Luebke.
13 Benjamin Amstutz.
17 Linda Goodwin.
23 Jason Luebke.
Next Program and Greeter.
Greeter: Ruth Link.
Program: Ivan Knapp.
Next Aktion Club Visitors.
Program: Ivan Knapp.
Next Aktion Club Visitors.
The Aktion Club meets every 2nd Tuesday of the
month at Briarwood Village
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, Ohio.
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, Ohio.
May Aktion Club attendees are:
Tracey Dammeyer
Larry Goins.
Upcoming Events.
Larry Goins.
Upcoming Events.
Next Division 2 Meeting
Date: TBA.
Milano's Lima
Ohio District Governor's Visit
6 PM, April 23, 2014
McIntosh Center, ONNU at Ada
Kiwanis One Day
April 24
CJ's HighMarks Fundraiser
to benefit the Eliminate project
Kiwanis International Convention
July 17 thru 20, 2014
Tokyo-Chiba, Japan
Asia-Pacific Kiwanis District.
97th Annual District Convention
Crown Plaza Columbus North Hotel
August 8-10, 2014
President-Elect Ivan Knapp opened the meeting in the traditional manner. Happy/Sad dollars were collected.
Workers at tomorrow's fundraiser at Cj's HighMarks are requested to wear their Kiwanis shirts.
Program.
Hans Rehrmann introduced today's speaker Laura Bruns, the Director of the Mercer County Board of Elections. Laura talked to us about all they do. One change from previous elections will be the elimination of voting by precinct. Voters can vote at any station they desire. This should reduce the lines experienced in the past at the more populous precincts.
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4/7/2014
51. Perfect attendance is defined as an earned attendance credit for each week during a period of 12 consecutive months. Credits can be earned by attending your regular club meeting or the meeting of another Kiwanis club, participating in a club project, attending a regular meeting of your club’s board of directors, attending a Circle K, Key Club, or Builders Club, K-Kids, or Aktion Club meeting, and other ways. Credits for non meeting activities, such as projects, usually are limited to one credit per month for each type of activity. The club secretary's guidebook has a complete set of Official Attendance Rules.
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"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."
- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Date: TBA.
Milano's Lima
Ohio District Governor's Visit
6 PM, April 23, 2014
McIntosh Center, ONNU at Ada
Kiwanis One Day
April 24
CJ's HighMarks Fundraiser
to benefit the Eliminate project
Kiwanis International Convention
July 17 thru 20, 2014
Tokyo-Chiba, Japan
Asia-Pacific Kiwanis District.
97th Annual District Convention
Crown Plaza Columbus North Hotel
August 8-10, 2014
Members present: President Eric Kramer, Linda Goodwin, Marjorie Stachler, Rita Schmit, Teresa Smith, Phillip Miller, Ruth Link, Ivan Knapp, Ken Rosengarten, P. Suzanne Murlin, Jenny Jamieson, J. T. Irmscher, Karen Cisco and Hans Rehrmann.
Meeting.
Meeting.
President-Elect Ivan Knapp opened the meeting in the traditional manner. Happy/Sad dollars were collected.
Workers at tomorrow's fundraiser at Cj's HighMarks are requested to wear their Kiwanis shirts.
Program.
Hans Rehrmann introduced today's speaker Laura Bruns, the Director of the Mercer County Board of Elections. Laura talked to us about all they do. One change from previous elections will be the elimination of voting by precinct. Voters can vote at any station they desire. This should reduce the lines experienced in the past at the more populous precincts.
Laura Bruns.
Membership Matters
- District: Ohio - Submitted by: Jennifer DeFrance.
I decided that I wanted to write this month’s article about membership. When I searched declining membership in service clubs online, I was saddened to find that articles have been written on this topic for years. For example, The New York Times published the article “Service Clubs Rallying To Reverse Their Slide” that discusses all major service clubs, including Kiwanis, in New Jersey on October 4, 1992. This article was written 21.5 years ago. It cites a declining economy, family time taking precedence over community service as both parents may work outside the home, developing bedroom communities where commuters do not feel invested in the community, and difficulty in making meetings, particularly luncheons. Many of these causes have not changed in the past 20 some years.
The Winter 2005 issue of the Journal of Association Leadership included the article by William L. Faulkner “Will Demographic Trends Transform Association Membership?” This article describes the typical member of an association as “a white 50- to 60-year-old-homeowner, upper educated, urban-based, married, and with a higher-level job” and states that this demographic is decreasing because of an increase in immigrants, particularly Hispanic, that are not actively assimilating into the American culture like immigrants during previous generations. Faulkner states that there has been conflicting results from the research done on why people join organizations, but concludes the article by encouraging one-to-one marketing and understanding potential member needs. “Associations have to root out the motivation, individual by individual, and be there with the proper message and medium when the prospect is ready. Perhaps one-to-one marketing — a practice that holds promise for associations — will in the end be the factor that helps voluntary organizations grab hold of a demographic profile in flux while mitigating the demise of the ‘traditional’ member and facilitating the emergence of the ‘new’ member.”
Many articles focus on the changes in society through the increase in social media and internet usage, video gaming, and television watching. It is argues that this change in time use has made people more isolated and less likely to join clubs. Additionally, generational differences are cited as causes for declining membership.
Kiwanis International has launched “The Formula: Love it. Share it. Live it.” The KI website states, “When you love something, you want to share it. When something really matters, you want other people to love it with you. You want it to be more than something you “do”—you want it to be part of your life.
So, what is The Formula? It’s this: 1. Take something you love. 2. Share it with others. 3. Make it a part of your life.
The Formula is created from the love we feel for our clubs. It’s energized by the pride that inspires us to show others how much we love Kiwanis. And it’s powered by our eagerness to share our experience with others. Ultimately, that’s The Formula: the motivation to make Kiwanis a part of peoples’ lives. And to keep it strong in our own. This is your opportunity. To shape the future of your club. To do more of what you love. More fellowship. More service. More for your community. More Kiwanis.”
We all need to search ourselves and determine why we love Kiwanis, why we choose to serve our communities through Kiwanis, and how we are going to share those feelings with others. Research shows that younger generations no longer join organizations out of a sense of obligation. They join when they feel needed, attached to a cause, and feel that their time it valued.
When KI Regional Development Strategist and University Kiwanis President Lanton Lee shared The Formula at a Division 20 meeting, he focused on explaining the “why” of Kiwanis rather the “what.” Often Kiwanians focus on what they do when they describe Kiwanis rather than why Kiwanis exists. Lanton discussed that the “why” of being a Kiwanian is much more compelling that the “what” of Kiwanis. I have certainly heard Kiwanians immediately list their fundraisers – pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, night at the races, etc – as a description of Kiwanis. I have also heard Kiwanians talk about different service projects they do in the community and how funds are utilized in the community. But is that the “why” of why you are a Kiwanian? Why Kiwanis exists?
In Harvey Mackay’s article “Why I Love Employees Who Ask ‘Why?’” published in Inc. on March 30, 2012, Mackay describes an experiment done at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. When employees at a call center who were raising funds from alumni, the group that shared stories from former students on how scholarships helped them raise twice as much funds from twice as many alumni unlike the groups who read about the benefits of the job or explained the purpose of the call and asked for a contribution. Explaining why the contributions were being solicited was much more effective and persuasive than simply explaining what the call was.
How do we overcome the challenges that a changing society and demographics represent to Kiwanis? We need to be compelling to our potential members and understand and explain the why of Kiwanis. We should adopt KI’s Formula of “Love It. Live It. Share It.” It may seem too simple, but the articles I have read indicated that individualized marketing in the right way can attract new members.
Best of luck as you recruit new members!
Governor Jennifer DeFrance.
We have an exciting convention planned for you! Come early, get involved, have fun, and create Kiwanis memories. For the 97th time, Ohio Kiwanians will gather for Convention August 8-10, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Columbus.
Supporting Governor Jennifer DeFrance's Healthy Kiwanians, Healthy Communities project we have interesting ways for you to be involved in this year's convention. Come early on Friday. Weather permitting, we will be having an Eliminate Awareness walk on the scenic pond at the Crowne Plaza. Something new this year - bring your digital camera - and Ohio District Kiwanis photographer Jim O'Neal will lead a class on taking Kiwanians in action photographs. During the walk will be a great opportunity to see Kiwanians getting involved. Jim will share ideas on capturing the action moment. Friday evenings fun activities and food will have fun activities to get you engaged and pumped up for a great convention.
Saturday, we will start early and finish late. Breakfast, they say, is the most important meal of the day. So, this year, we will be having a kickoff breakfast on Saturday with Keynote speaker. The Kardinals (Past Lt. Governor's) will meet before breakfast. Governor-Elect, Diana Keplinger and Education Chair, Jamie Kauffman have been working hard to prepare fantastic sessions to attend. Lunch will feature another group session as a second Keynote speaker will address our convention. Saturday afternoon will be our House of Delegates. Finishing off the day, we will celebrate Governor Jennifer DeFrance's year as our leader. The Governor's Banquet is always a special event that you do not want to miss.
Sunday completes our convention with a non-denominational worship service and memorial service for those Kiwanians who have passed on during this year.
So... come celebrate the many great accomplishments in 2013-14 and prepare to have an even better 2014-15!
Looking forward to seeing you at District Convention. Registration will begin in June!
In Kiwanis Service,
Eric Bush
District Convention Chair
The Winter 2005 issue of the Journal of Association Leadership included the article by William L. Faulkner “Will Demographic Trends Transform Association Membership?” This article describes the typical member of an association as “a white 50- to 60-year-old-homeowner, upper educated, urban-based, married, and with a higher-level job” and states that this demographic is decreasing because of an increase in immigrants, particularly Hispanic, that are not actively assimilating into the American culture like immigrants during previous generations. Faulkner states that there has been conflicting results from the research done on why people join organizations, but concludes the article by encouraging one-to-one marketing and understanding potential member needs. “Associations have to root out the motivation, individual by individual, and be there with the proper message and medium when the prospect is ready. Perhaps one-to-one marketing — a practice that holds promise for associations — will in the end be the factor that helps voluntary organizations grab hold of a demographic profile in flux while mitigating the demise of the ‘traditional’ member and facilitating the emergence of the ‘new’ member.”
Many articles focus on the changes in society through the increase in social media and internet usage, video gaming, and television watching. It is argues that this change in time use has made people more isolated and less likely to join clubs. Additionally, generational differences are cited as causes for declining membership.
Kiwanis International has launched “The Formula: Love it. Share it. Live it.” The KI website states, “When you love something, you want to share it. When something really matters, you want other people to love it with you. You want it to be more than something you “do”—you want it to be part of your life.
So, what is The Formula? It’s this: 1. Take something you love. 2. Share it with others. 3. Make it a part of your life.
The Formula is created from the love we feel for our clubs. It’s energized by the pride that inspires us to show others how much we love Kiwanis. And it’s powered by our eagerness to share our experience with others. Ultimately, that’s The Formula: the motivation to make Kiwanis a part of peoples’ lives. And to keep it strong in our own. This is your opportunity. To shape the future of your club. To do more of what you love. More fellowship. More service. More for your community. More Kiwanis.”
We all need to search ourselves and determine why we love Kiwanis, why we choose to serve our communities through Kiwanis, and how we are going to share those feelings with others. Research shows that younger generations no longer join organizations out of a sense of obligation. They join when they feel needed, attached to a cause, and feel that their time it valued.
When KI Regional Development Strategist and University Kiwanis President Lanton Lee shared The Formula at a Division 20 meeting, he focused on explaining the “why” of Kiwanis rather the “what.” Often Kiwanians focus on what they do when they describe Kiwanis rather than why Kiwanis exists. Lanton discussed that the “why” of being a Kiwanian is much more compelling that the “what” of Kiwanis. I have certainly heard Kiwanians immediately list their fundraisers – pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, night at the races, etc – as a description of Kiwanis. I have also heard Kiwanians talk about different service projects they do in the community and how funds are utilized in the community. But is that the “why” of why you are a Kiwanian? Why Kiwanis exists?
In Harvey Mackay’s article “Why I Love Employees Who Ask ‘Why?’” published in Inc. on March 30, 2012, Mackay describes an experiment done at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. When employees at a call center who were raising funds from alumni, the group that shared stories from former students on how scholarships helped them raise twice as much funds from twice as many alumni unlike the groups who read about the benefits of the job or explained the purpose of the call and asked for a contribution. Explaining why the contributions were being solicited was much more effective and persuasive than simply explaining what the call was.
How do we overcome the challenges that a changing society and demographics represent to Kiwanis? We need to be compelling to our potential members and understand and explain the why of Kiwanis. We should adopt KI’s Formula of “Love It. Live It. Share It.” It may seem too simple, but the articles I have read indicated that individualized marketing in the right way can attract new members.
Best of luck as you recruit new members!
Governor Jennifer DeFrance.
97th Annual District Convention 2014 in Columbus 4/10/2014 - District: Ohio
We have an exciting convention planned for you! Come early, get involved, have fun, and create Kiwanis memories. For the 97th time, Ohio Kiwanians will gather for Convention August 8-10, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Columbus.Supporting Governor Jennifer DeFrance's Healthy Kiwanians, Healthy Communities project we have interesting ways for you to be involved in this year's convention. Come early on Friday. Weather permitting, we will be having an Eliminate Awareness walk on the scenic pond at the Crowne Plaza. Something new this year - bring your digital camera - and Ohio District Kiwanis photographer Jim O'Neal will lead a class on taking Kiwanians in action photographs. During the walk will be a great opportunity to see Kiwanians getting involved. Jim will share ideas on capturing the action moment. Friday evenings fun activities and food will have fun activities to get you engaged and pumped up for a great convention.
Saturday, we will start early and finish late. Breakfast, they say, is the most important meal of the day. So, this year, we will be having a kickoff breakfast on Saturday with Keynote speaker. The Kardinals (Past Lt. Governor's) will meet before breakfast. Governor-Elect, Diana Keplinger and Education Chair, Jamie Kauffman have been working hard to prepare fantastic sessions to attend. Lunch will feature another group session as a second Keynote speaker will address our convention. Saturday afternoon will be our House of Delegates. Finishing off the day, we will celebrate Governor Jennifer DeFrance's year as our leader. The Governor's Banquet is always a special event that you do not want to miss.
Sunday completes our convention with a non-denominational worship service and memorial service for those Kiwanians who have passed on during this year.
So... come celebrate the many great accomplishments in 2013-14 and prepare to have an even better 2014-15!
Looking forward to seeing you at District Convention. Registration will begin in June!
In Kiwanis Service,
Eric Bush
District Convention Chair
Kiwanis Education.
51. Perfect attendance is defined as an earned attendance credit for each week during a period of 12 consecutive months. Credits can be earned by attending your regular club meeting or the meeting of another Kiwanis club, participating in a club project, attending a regular meeting of your club’s board of directors, attending a Circle K, Key Club, or Builders Club, K-Kids, or Aktion Club meeting, and other ways. Credits for non meeting activities, such as projects, usually are limited to one credit per month for each type of activity. The club secretary's guidebook has a complete set of Official Attendance Rules.
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