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MiniBuilder the newsletter of the Capital District

August - September 2010 Dave Maloney, Editor

Governor’s Message by Governor Don Dudey

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Past Gov. and Past KI Trustee Dana Cable. Not only was he a good Kiwanian, but a good friend as well. On behalf of the Capital District, I extend my condolences to Dana's wife, Sylvia, and the entire Cable family.
As you know, the District Convention (DCON) is just around the corner, August 20-22 in Lynchburg, VA. I hope you are coming to this exciting event. As you know, there are excellent training sessions, good speakers at the breakfast, lunch and dinner, great fellowship with other Kiwanians and a very important House of Delegates session on Saturday, Aug 21. Register by mail using forms on pages 6 and 7 of this MiniBuilder. Register now for this exciting event! I look forward in seeing you at this convention.
The District Board has been out explaining the purpose of the Dues Increase Bylaws Amendment over the past two month and I hope you have been able to attend one of these "Dues Increase Seminars". If not, we sent every club president a copy of the Powerpoint presentation so that they could present it to their respective clubs. We know there is mixed opinions on this amendment and we would love to hear your comments, suggestions, etc about it. The Dues Increase Committee has created a temporary internet forum blog where you can express your opinion regarding the dues increase on line so that everyone can see what you said, plus you can reply to others who have expressed their opinion on this topic also. This is an open forum where everyone can communicate via the internet - not email - to each other. All you have to do is get online at http://kiwanis.vanillaforums.com/, register and you will then be ready to post your comments on the blog. Just remember your password. While not needed to read the posts, you will need your log-in information to log back in to post comments. Just be courteous and respective to others in what and how you state your opinions as everyone is seeing what you write. Just think, if you are not coming to the DCON, but you want to express your opinion about this amendment, you now have that opportunity without leaving your home - just use the internet "blog". So, come join in the fun of talking on this "blog".
September is coming fast and we all know what happens in September? Clubs purge their rolls of members who are dropping out of Kiwanis. I would ask that you start now in contacting these individuals personally to see what the real problem is, not just writing off the member. Membership involves being active, involved, feeling wanted and appreciated. Many times if a member does not attend for several weeks, they can fall into this trap of feeling neglected or unwanted as no one paid any attention when they did not attend. The club leadership should be following up on these individuals, but the "care and feeding" of a member is every member's responsibility. If you have one or more of these individuals in your club, take the time to contact them, don't wait on the club president or membership chairman to contact them. It will mean a lot to the member if someone other than a club leader shows an interest in them. The district membership has been growing slowly but steadily over the past six months and I would like to see that continue. If we can keep the members we have and not purge them at the end of the year it would really help our membership growth of the district. Can I count on you to help do this? I hope so. Membership growth is every Kiwanian's job, and I trust you will fulfill this responsibility to Kiwanis and your club.

The district convention is just around the corner. Aug 20-22 in Lynchburg, VA.

(cont’d on page 2)

Past Gov. Dana Cable

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Frederick Kiwanian Dr. Dana Cable. Dr. Cable was a long-time Kiwanian and had served as Frederick Club Pres., Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Governor, Capital District Governor, and in 2002 he was elected to a three year term as Kiwanis International Trustee. He was also a Certified Trainer, and he served on the Kiwanis International Education Committee.

Governor’s Message (cont’d from page 1)

September is coming fast and we all know what happens in September? Clubs purge their rolls of members who are dropping out of Kiwanis.

The MiniBuilder is published six times a year in February, April, June, August, October, December by the Capital District of Kiwanis International
Dave Maloney, Editor dave@maloney.com P.O. Box 2049 Frederick, MD 21702 301-228-2279
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Capital District Kiwanis International
Organized August 23, 1918
Governor Don Dudey
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Secretary-Treasurer Ellis H. Stroup 7307 Coventry Drive P.O. Box 855 Middletown, MD 21769-0855 301-371-4650 ehstroup@comcast.net
Governor-Elect Tom Varner 13065 Riverside Court
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Immediate Past Governor
Tom Ganse 45109 Woodhaven Drive California, MD 20619 410-326-5117 tganse@earthlink.net
Capital District Foundation
Executive Secretary Charles P. Adams 1601 Charrington Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 804-794-1019 govadams@aol.com

The ELIMINATE Project

With The ELIMINATE Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). This deadly disease steals the lives of 60,000 innocent babies and 30,000 mothers each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.
To eliminate MNT from the Earth by 2015, 129 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take $110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.
Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to tackle iodine deficiency disorders, achieving one of the most significant public health successes of the 20th century. Now, they are eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. And in doing so, the project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving health care. The end of this one disease means the beginning of better health for so many families.

In Memoriam

July 2010
Dana Cable (Past Gov., Past KI Trustee), Frederick, Md. Herb Wittersheim, Tidewater, Va. Norman West, West Point Club James Hummel, Leisure World, Md. Jack Eliason, Rehoboth Beach, De. Julia Stanley, By The Bay, Va. Thomas Parry, Poquoson, Va. Guy Lupero, Crofton, Md. Leah Hurdle, Chincoteague, Va. David Taylor, Loch Raven, Md. June 2010 Furman Barton. Colonial Capital, Va. Roger Masser, Poquoson, Va. Archie Moore, Poquoson, Va. Richard F. Quible, Montgomery County, Va. Peppy Lynas, Alexandria, Va. John Williams, Shepherd Park, D.C. George Kirby, Pungo, Va. Stephen Erill, Wheaton-Silver Spring, Md. Cornelious Behan (Past Lt. Gov.) Hampton, Va.

With The ELIMINATE Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).

Gov-Elect Tom’s Message by Gov-Elect Tom Varner

Governor’s Message (cont’d from page 1)

The ICON provided a wide variety of training and information programs.

I join Gov. Don in expressing my heartfelt sympathies to Sylvia Cable and her family on the occasion of the passing of Past Capital District Gov and KI Trustee, Dana Cable. I will always remember Dana as a dedicated Kiwanian and a gracious gentleman.
COMMITMENT
We made it to Las Vegas and to Memphis for the Kiwanis and Key Club International Conventions. The ICON provided a wide variety of training and information programs. I was surprised by the failure of the amendment to have all clubs pay an annual fee for the convention in lieu of each attendee paying $200 to $400 to register. Clubs are members of Kiwanis International, not the Kiwanians. Clubs are required to attend the International Convention. As such, the clubs should pay for their two delegates. Logic would then suggest that a $200 fee is less than paying two registration fees of $200 minimum. It appears part of the problem is that many clubs do not support their delegates to the conventions. I hope all club President-elects will consider this when they make their budgets for next year.
President-Designate Sylvester Neal is a retired fire fighter and fire marshal. It should come as no surprise that his theme is lighting and fire in Kiwanis through new club building and club growth. An example of what can be done is that a few of the Governor-Elects went to Las Vegas early and joined Kiwanians from Las Vegas in building a new club. In the three days of work, over 50 prospects had been signed up and an organizational meeting was scheduled. What was the key? It was proper prior preparation. We have Lieutenant Governor-Designates already working to build clubs. Our district goal is one new club per Division. Now that is a challenge, but it can be done if we work smart and we work together.
The Capital District Convention is three short week away. The DCON Committee has planned several special events and a Saturday full of training and information gathering activities. Our major amendment before the House of Delegates will be the proposed dues increase. Most concerns that have been expressed in the meetings around d the District are why the board waited so long before proposing the increase. There may be sever reasons, but the fact is it was not done and not it is time to take action to keep the District strong financially. The amount of the dues increase has been likened to a cup of coffee or a soft drink each week, and it has been compared with the cost of living increases over the span of years since the last increase. The bottom line is we need to increase the annul dues for the District.
What makes the increase more palatable is that it that $12.00 of the International dues ($62.00) can be taken from the Service Account of the Club. While a partial payment has been permitted, the entire amount o the Club Liability Insurance can be taken from the Service Account. The reason is very simple, there are few if any lawsuits and damage claims the result from administrative activities. Close to 100% are the results of service projects the clubs are sponsoring. If you consider this, the increase to the Administrative Account is only $4.00 a year or $1.00 per quarter.
My advice to all Club Boards of Directors is to notify the membership of a probable Club Bylaws change that will cover the increase in dues. If your club is prepared and the increase is not approved, then you can withdraw the Bylaw amendment.
I look forward to seeing everyone in Lynchburg. If your wish is that I be the 2010-2011 Governor of the Capital District, I pledge to each Kiwanian that I will do my best to be a servant leader and provide service the membership and the Clubs.

Call to District Convention by Sec.-Treas. Ellis Stroup

In accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws of the Capital District Kiwanis International, official notice is hereby given that the Ninety Second Annual Convention of the Capital District will be held in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Holiday Inn, August 20-22, 2010.
Each chartered club in good standing in the Capital District shall be entitled to three (3) delegates, two of whom shall be the President and President-elect. Each chartered club at the time of selection of delegates may choose one alternate for each delegate. Delegates and alternates must be active, privileged, or senior members in good standing in the clubs which they represent. In the event a chartered club does not have a delegate to represent it at a District Convention, it may designate one Past Lieutenant Governor, with that person's concurrence, who is an active member of a club of the same Division, to serve as its delegate to any District Convention.
Financial indebtedness to the Capital District and Kiwanis International must be cleared before club delegates may be seated in the house-of-delegates at the convention.
Attention is called to the fact that the house-of-delegates will be convened on Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2010 to handle routine business such as amendments, resolutions, etc. A second delegate session will be held on Sunday morning, August 22, 2010 at which time the election of officers will be conducted.
Forms for use in certifying the Election of Delegates and Alternates to this convention have been mailed to each club secretary of record.

For the first time, a father and son team have lead Frederick Kiwanis Clubs in the same administrative year. Senior Ryan Muffi was President of the Tuscarora High School Key Club, a leadership program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick which is presided over by his father, Bill Muffi. Pictured (L to R) Ryan Muffi and Bill Muffi.

Official notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual Convention of the Capital District will be held in Lynchburg, VA on August 20-22, 2010

MiniBuilder the newsletter of the Capital District

David Maloney, Editor P.O. Box 2049 Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-228-2279
dave@maloney.com

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Your Info and the Cap. Dist. Website Directory

by Governor Don Dudey and Governor Elect Tom Varner
In June, the Capital District Board approved the use of the Kiwanis International Excel spreadsheet of member information as the source of data for the online Capital District Directory on the Web Site. The Board wanted to be sure that any District Kiwanian's desire not to be a part of the Directory be respected.
For that reason, we are notifying all members that effective September 1, 2010 the Kiwanis International Excel spreadsheet containing member information will be the source to develop the Capital District online Directory.
Any member not wishing to be included in this new directory may opt out of the directory by contacting the District Secretary/Treasurer and requesting to be removed from the spreadsheet and directory. District Officers, Club Presidents, and Secretaries may not opt out.
You may contact Secretary/Treasurer Ellis Stroup at ehstroup@comcast.net or snail mail to 7307 Coventry Drive, P. O. Box 855, Middletown, MD 21769. Please do not call so that there is hard copy confirmation of your wishes.
We thank everyone for their cooperation, and appreciate all Kiwanians willingness to make communications in the District more complete and accurate.

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Governor’s Message (cont’d from page 1)

Gov. Elect Tom’s Message

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