Alabama District. Convention Program. August 7-8, 2015 Embassy Suites - Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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1 Alabama District Convention Program August 7-8, 2015 Embassy Suites - Downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2 Friday, August 7 4:00 p.m. 1. Opening General Session... 5 Mayor Walt Maddox & Kiwanis History 5:30 p.m. Reception and Cocktail party :00 p.m. 2. Celebrating Kiwanis 100 Years... 6 Dinner Governor Robert Bentley Saturday August 8 9:00 a.m. 3. Secrets of Successful Clubs... 7 John Croyle, Big Oak Ranch 9:45 a.m. 4. Kiwanis Family History Celebration :45 a.m. 5. Stories of Kiwanis Success... 9 Founding Family- Holiday Inns, Kemmons Wilson Jr. 12:15 p.m. 6. Kiwanis Interclub Celebration Fred Hunter, Absolutely Alabama 1:30 p.m. 7. Business meeting...11 Kiwanis for the Future 3:00 p.m. Adjourn 1

3 Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa Erin Wiggins, President WELCOME Greetings! I d like to take a moment to personally welcome each of you to Tuscaloosa on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa. We hope that you enjoy your stay, check out our local shops and cuisine, and soak up the fellowship of Kiwanians from around the state. As we come together to celebrate 100 years of Kiwanis in Alabama, may we fondly cherish the memories of the past yet also be motivated to find new ways to accomplish as we serve others. Happy Birthday Kiwanis! Tuscaloosa Kiwanis Club Johnathon Hood, President On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa, I would like to welcome you to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama District Kiwanis Convention. Being the 100th year of Kiwanis, this event holds extra special meaning. I am so glad that you could be a part of Kiwanis history by celebrating at this event. I hope you take advantage of everything that is offered at this convention and enjoy our great city Convention Committee: Co-Chair: Events Coordinator Erin Wiggins, Co-Chair: Session Coordinator Tommy Smith Session 1 Glenda Webb Session 2 Othni Lathram Session 3 Linda Forte Session 4 Wayne Ford Session 5 Jonathon Hood Session 6 Erin Wiggins Session 7 Jim Jayne Registration: Audiovisual: Hotel Liaison: Community: Treasurer: Publicist: Sponsored youth: Program planning: Betty Whisenant & Troy Whisenant Robert Lanoux Glenda Webb Jonathon Hood Cheri Bogart Kyle Pierce Kathy Byrd Brian Rodgers, Pat Manasco, and Bob McCurley 2

4 BRIAN S. RODGERS Governor Alabama District of Kiwanis International Welcome to the Annual Alabama District Convention of Kiwanis International s. I am so glad that you are joining us to celebrate this historic time in our organization s history. For 100 years Kiwanis has made a difference in the lives of children in the communities we live in, throughout our country and the world. Whether it is through early childhood literacy, supporting our local Children's Hospital of Alabama, supporting athletic programs, building and renovating safe places to play, or saving mothers and babies throughout the world from preventable deaths, we are united in making tomorrow a brighter day for the children we serve. I am so grateful for the dedicated Kiwanis members here in Tuscaloosa who have worked diligently to make this a memorable experience for you. I hope you leave reinvigorated and return to your home clubs with ideas to increase the impact in your communities. We stand on the shoulders of great men and women who have left us a bright legacy. I am glad that you are joining me on this journey as we pave a path into the next century of serving the children of the world. I will leave you with a challenge. We cannot do this alone. We need you to be our ambassadors in your home communities. Love It, Live It and Share It with others so we can welcome new members to join us as we boldly go into the next century. I promise they will have ideas and energies that will inspire us all. Before October 1, I would love for each club in our District to add 5 more members to your rosters. Together we can once again prove to the world that Kiwanis is as relevant as ever, as the needs are even greater. Enjoy this weekend and thank you for your service! 3

5 ALABAMA DISTRICT KIWANIS CONVENTION 2015 Friday, August 7, 2015: Pre-convention meetings: Noon: Kiwanis Board Lunch (By Invitation Only) Druid Room 1:00-2: Kiwanis Board Meeting Governor Brian Rodgers Druid Room 1:00-2:00 R.I.F. Meeting: Cathy Gafford Capstone Room 2:00-3:00 District Foundation Board Meeting: Gordon Ruggles, President Capstone Room 2:00-3:00 Club Presidents Joint Meeting ( & ) Governor Brian Rodgers & Governor-Elect Bob Palys, Druid Room 3:00-3:45 Past Governors meeting: Wayne Sisk, Chair Yellowhammer Room 4:00-8:00 Children s program Kathy Byrd Board Room 4

6 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015: 4:00 1. Opening General Session - Kiwanis History Posting of colors: Scouts Jack Rodgers and Maggie Rodgers with Laura Rodgers Music provided by University of Alabama Pledge of Allegiance: Ben Taylor, Lt. Gov. Invocation: Reverend Molly Clark Welcome to the Celebration: Governor Brian Rogers President John Button Convention Committee: Tommy Smith & Betty Whisenant Introduction of Speaker: Glenda Webb MAYOR WALT MADDOX, TUSCALOOSA America during the past 100 years Alabama Kiwanis and Kiwanis International History Governor Brian Rodgers Bob McCurley Past President KIF 5:30 Reception: Tickets required 5

7 7:00 p.m. 2. Celebrating Kiwanis 100 Years Call to Order: Governor Brian Rodgers America: Jessica Procter, Miss Tuscaloosa, 2016 Invocation: Jim Jayne DINNER Introduction of Speaker: Othni Lathram GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY Recognitions: Governor Brian Rodgers Current District Board Past Lt. Governors Past International Kiwanis Officers Key Club Governor Circle K Governor Key Club International President Sponsored Youth Advisors Current and Past club Presidents Past Governors (by decades ) Dinner Music: Circle K Governor Jessica Bloom 6

8 SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2015: 7:00-9:00 Breakfast for Hotel guests: 9:00 3. General Session: Secrets of Successful Clubs Introduction of Speaker: Linda Forte SPEAKER: John Croyle Big Oak Ranch Introductions: Governor Brian Rodgers #1 Birmingham Club, President Ralph Cook #2 Gadsden, President Lynn McCain #4 Huntsville, Vice-President Glen Smith #6 Montgomery, President-Elect Ed Livingston 7

9 9:45 4. General Session: Kiwanis Family History 10:30-10:45 Break Introductions: Wayne Ford Governor Brian Rodgers: The Kiwanis Family Kiwanis Beginning: Ralph Cook President Alabama s First Club Key Club History: Jacob Dennis Key Club Governor Circle K History: Jessica Bloom, Circle K Governor Builders Club History: Kevin Yates District Administrator Aktion Clubs History: Glenda Selman District Administrator K-Kids History: Philip Selman District Administrator 8

10 10:45 5. General Session: Stories of Kiwanis Success Introduction of Speaker: Jim Jayne FOUNDING FAMILY- HOLIDAY INNS Kemmons Wilson Jr. STORIES OF KIWANIANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE International Leadership: Past Governor, Joel Williams KIF: IDD & Eliminate: Past Governor, Tammy Driskill Kiwanians in Politics: Past Governor, Gerald Waldrop Children s Playgrounds: Past Governors: Karla Moons & Pam Fleming Montgomery s Case for Planned Giving: President, Elect Ed Livingston Reading is Fundamental: Cathy Gafford 11:45 to 12:15 Break: Check out of Hotel 9

11 12:15 to 1:15 6. Interclub Lunch Celebration LUNCH Call to Order: Brian Rodgers Pledge: Arnold Singer America: Katherine Gates Invocation: Jerry McClain Introduction of Speaker: Erin Wiggins Kiwanis is Absolutely Alabama Speaker: Fred Hunter 1:15 to 1:30 Break Recognition of Clubs Pat Manasco, District Secretary (Club recognitions by video) 10

12 1:30 to 3:00 7. Business Session: Kiwanis for the Future 3:00 Adjourn Presiding: Governor Brian Rodgers Reports: Kiwanis International Convention, 2015: Brian Rodgers Kiwanis International Foundation: Joel Williams Eliminate: Tammy Driskill District Foundation: Gordon Ruggles Sponsored Youth Organizations: Formula: Jamie Brabston Constitution and Resolutions: Tammy Driskill Memorials: Reverend Molly Clark Special Awards and Presentations: Lt. Governor Awards Jean Dean Courage Award Kiwanis & Foundations Awards On to Conventions: Pat Manasco Toronto: June 23-26, 2016 Birmingham: August 7-9, 2016 Governor Brian Rodgers Farewell Address Elections: Brian Rodgers Retirement & Installation of Officers: Bob McCurley, Past KI Vice President & President KIF Comments: Governor Designate Bob Palys 3:15 Post-Convention District Board Meeting Governor Designate Bob Palys, Presiding 11

13 District Board Division 1 Charles Jones, Huntsville Division 2 Pam Fleming, Sheffield Division 3 Pollyanna Higgs, Jasper Division 4 Betty Whisenant, Tuscaloosa Division 5 Colean Black, Homewood-Mountain Brook Division 6 Armand St Raymond, Birmingham Division 7 Tammy Driskill, Gadsden Division 8 Darrell Parker, Pell City Division 9 David Taylor, Millbrook-Coosada Division 10 Ben Taylor, Tallassee Division 11 Joel Williams, Troy Division 12 Paul England, Monroeville Division 13 Mark Kellerman, Fairhope and Eastern Shore Division 14 Karla Moons, Azalea City, Mobile District Board Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 Division 10 Division 11 Division 12 Division 13 Division 14 Pam Fleming, Sheffield Robert Lanoux, Tuscaloosa Robert Brown, Hoover Metro Armand St. Raymond, Birmingham Mike Tyson, Anniston Pete Storey, Childersburg Michael Fritz, Capital City Ben Taylor, Tallassee George McCleary, Ozark Jonathan Dick, Monroeville Mark Kellerman, Fairhope & Eastern Shore Kim Collum, Azalea City 12

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15 OBJECTS OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL 1. To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. 2. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. 3. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards. 4. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship. 5. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities. 6. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill. To order: The First 100 Years of Kiwanis P.O. Box Tuscaloosa, Al ALABAMA DISTRICT KIWANIS HISTORY The First 100 Years of Kiwanis $10:00 at convention $15:00 after convention 14

16 Thank you to our Sponsors for the Convention