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Local Kiwanian elected to become Governor of Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District  
8/31/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Fred Dietze

Hudson Star-Observer Monday August 31, 2010

Local Kiwanian elected to become Governor of Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District

The Wisconsin Upper Michigan District of Kiwanis International held their 92nd Annual District Convention in Appleton Wisconsin on 20-22 August.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Hudson sent five

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Two Rivers Kiwanis Gives Another Peds Bag  
8/12/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Sarah Seifert of Two Rivers Kiwanis
The Two Rivers Kiwanis club has donated another pediatric bag to the Mishicot EMS.  They have donated five of these bags total...three to the Two Rivers Fire and Rescue and two to the Mishicot EMS.  The Two Rivers Rescue saved a childs' life using one of the bags last (more)

District Governor visits Iron River Club  
8/3/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Lindsay Demske

Kathy Vorphal attended a Governor's luncheon hosted by Division 23 Lieutenant Governor, Jim Wicklund, at the Iron County Kiwanis Club on Sat., July 31.  The Governor's Luncheon was in conjunction with the U.P. Championship Rodeo in Iron River, MI.  Jim drove Kathy in a convertible in the  rodeo

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IRS grants temporary reprieve to thousands of Wisconsin nonprofits  
7/26/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger

This article was from the Wisconsin State Journal's Monday, July 26, 2010 web edition.

More than 6,000 small nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin, including about 650 in Dane County, at risk of losing their tax-exempt status now have until Oct. 15 to comply with a federal filing requirement.

Internal Revenue

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K-Family Brewers Game  
7/19/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger

Come enjoy a fun filled day with the entire Kiwanis Family while watching your own Milwaukee Brewers play against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Please note that the starting time has changed. 



Brewers Game Flyer 2010.pdf

Brewer Game Order Form 2010.pdf

Past Governor Dick Anderson Passed Away  
7/13/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger
Dr. Richard T. “Dick” Anderson

Of Pewaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Boston Medical Center while traveling.

He was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1934 the son of the late Carl Otto and Stella Alvina (nee Nessman) Anderson. He graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI;
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Wautoma Kiwanis support 4th of July celebration!  
7/2/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Carol King
Wautoma Area Kiwanis take a moment to share a smile after a hectic evening (more)

Send a Teen to Key Leader  
6/15/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger

You can give a teen you love the same experience—and a taste of Kiwanis values. Send him or her to Key Leader. It’s a weekend leadership experience that gives teens a chance to unplug, reconnect and discover what they care about and who they are.

For more Information on the WI UM District Key Leader Session go to 

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ReMember Your Members  
6/15/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger

Have some of your club members been missing meetings? Skipping service projects?  Keep them in the loop! Here’s how to “ReMember”:

 

1. Check in. Are there members in your club who seem to be inactive? Give each of them a call and personally invite them to your next meeting or service project.

2. Ask

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Builders Club Members contribute to the Ronald McDonald House  
6/1/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Teresa Bath, JRG Builders Club Advisor

On Thursday, April 22, members of the JR Gerritts Builders Club visited the Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee to participate in their annual Tab Toss Day. Builders Club members have sponsored a year-long tab collection campaign and encouraged school-wide participation through various team competitions. With the support of

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Iron County Club Hosts Governor's Luncheaon  
5/25/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Lindsay Harmon-Demske

WI-UM DISTRICT

GOVERNOR’S LUNCHEON

Hosted by The Kiwanis Clubof Iron County

Division #23

 

Date: Saturday, July 31ST                              

Location:

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Club Directory Available by email  
5/20/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger
The Club Directory is available by requesting it from me by email. I will only make if available to members of our district or to organizations we sponsor as a district such as Easter Seals/Camp Wawbeek.

Please list your name and club you are a member of and once I verify your membership, I will reply to your
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News Story Submission  
5/20/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger
This new website has a place for us to show news from clubs in our District. Click on News Story Submission on the left and submit it.

All submissions will have to be approved by Governor Kathy or I prior to be listed on the website.

Also feel free to email Kathy or I with your suggestions for the website.

Thank
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Kiwanians at work!  
5/19/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Lue Sturdevant, Lt Gov
It was a combination Governor's visit and work project that brought Division Four Kiwanians and community members together. The mission was to transform a dark, dingy space into a bright, inviting place for the neighborhood children. In the process, we would enjoy having Governor Kathy with us and have a great time getting (more)

First Annual Waterford Area Kiwanis Golf Outing  
5/18/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Beck
The first annual Waterford Area Kiwanis Golf Outing will be held August 1, 1 p.m. shotgun start at the Rivermoor Golf Club, Waterford, WI.  A prime rib buffet will be served at 6:30 p.m.  Contests, prizes and raffles will take place.

Individual golfers $80
Foursome $320
Additional dinners $25

For further
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Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Key Club and Cirlce K Awards  
5/14/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mary Ann Wepfer

Fox Cities Kiwanis Announces Award Winners

On May 7, 2010, Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Inspirational Celebration honored four (4) Appleton Key and Circle K Club members. Each recipient was selected based on participation in activities within their respective clubs, volunteerism outside of their school and clubs,

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Memo From Governor Kathy on Growth for Service  
5/13/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger
I have great news from President Paul Palazzolo at Kiwanis International with regard to new clubs organized from April 24 moving forward; and resources for existing club growth.  Please feel free to share this information with all of your clubs.

I.  Growth for Service by New Club Building:

To help with
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Beaver Dam Noon Kiwanis Sponsor Tanzanian Education Project  
4/27/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Jack Hankes
The Beaver Dam Noon Kiwanis club decided nearly a year ago to support the (more)

Lt. Governor Training 2010  
4/18/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger
13 Lt. Governors-elect attended Lt. Governor Training at Camp Wawbeek on (more)

Key Leader Year Six  
4/12/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Gail Pachucki

YEAR SIX
September 24-26, 2010
Camp Wawbeek, Wisconsin Dells

As a part of Kiwanis International’s Service Leadership Programs, the WI-UM District Key Leader programs are open to all high school and college students.

The cost will be $200 per student,

$175 per K-Family student.

After September 3, a

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Ripon Noon Kiwanis Children's Fair to be held April 17  
4/7/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Tonya Alling
Fun, free and educational.
The fourth-annual Children's Fair, set for Saturday, April 17, will have something for everyone all under one roof. Organized by Ripon Noon Kiwanis and targeted at children up to 8 years old and their parents, the Children‚s Fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Barlow Park Elementary School's gym
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Ripon Early Bird 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney Set for July  
4/7/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Danelle Phillips
Ripon Early Birds have released the registration forms for the 26th Annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament held at Barlow Park in Ripon on July 10th.  There are divisions for all ages and genders from 7th grade and up to men's and women's open divisions. 

You can obtain registration forms via the wishoops
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Double Your Impact  
4/1/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Paul Palazollo/Mark Finger

Double Your Impact

Order a George F. Hixson Fellowship or the Kiwanis International Foundation Tablet of Honor (both US$1,000) by April 30 and your contribution for the honor will be matched, dollar for dollar.*  The match is part of the New Beginning Campaign, a historic partnership between Kiwanis International and

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GOLDFISH AND HOT DOGS AND PIES  
3/12/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Mark Finger/Paul Palazzolo

GOLDFISH AND HOT DOGS AND PIES

by Paul Palazzolo, Kiwanis International President

 

What do cream pies, goldfish and hot dogs have in common?  They can all be elements of a successful effort to increase your club’s membership strength!  The answer seems peculiar, but I’ll explain.

 

As we highlight

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Summer Fish Derby  
3/1/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Sarah J. Seifert
This is a picture of the children that won in the categories for the kid's derby.

See the information on our Derby below or at our website 
www.trkiwanis.org
 

The derby begins at 12:01 AM on Friday, July 16th
and ends at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 18th.

 

Registration hours:
Friday - 9:00 AM

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$1000 Donation  
2/23/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Sarah J. Seifert
The Two Rivers Kiwanis Club donates $1000.00 every year in December to the (more)

Green Lake Kiwanis Warming Up For Mardi Gras Bowling  
2/16/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Michael R. Seitzinger, MD

For the 5th year the Green Lake Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a 9-Pin Tap Bowling Tournament benefiting special needs kids from Green Lake County. Last year the Club sent three kids to Camp Wawbeek, an Easter Seals Camp in Wisconsin Dells. The cost for a week is approximately $650 for each camper.

The club is trying out a

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Valentine Dance Great Success  
2/15/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Connie Ellis,Lt Gov. Div. 13
Talk about warm and friendly, the Wild Rose club is to be applauded. The Valentine Day dance was attended by folks in the community following a "meal in a peel". A baked potato with every possible topping and dessert was served by smiling Kiwanians dressed in Kiwanis blue shirts.  

A one man band suplied great polka and
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SENIOR VALENTINE PARTY  
2/14/2010 - Club : Chilton - Submitted by : JEAN VAN FRACHEN
What a great way to celebrate Febrauary 14th,  Valentine's Day!  (more)

Cumberland Kiwanis Supports Local Public Library  
2/2/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Keith Anderson, Secretary
On Monday February 1, Cumberland Kiwanis President Deb Kunferman presented (more)

Aktion club members have jobs  
1/27/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Paul Nulton
   Here in Ripon, our Aktion club members take great pride in the local jobs they do.   Some work at the workshop company designed to provide jobs for persons with special needs.   Diverse Options provides jobs sorting, packaging, labeling, shrinkwrapping, weighing and shipping products made by other businesses.  They (more)

Aktion Club of Ripon Donates $100 to Haitian Relief Effort  
1/26/2010 - District : Wisconsin - Upper Michigan - Submitted by : Tonya Alling
Ripon Aktion Club members voted to donate $100 to the Haitian relief effort through the Kiwanis International Foundation, which is forwarding donations to UNICEF. The vote took place at the Aktion Club meeting on Monday, January 18.

Front row, left to right: Carol Thome, Treasurer Jennifer Gallitz (holding the check),
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