Minutes of the Meeting of The New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis House of Delegates Saturday, August 20, 2016

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1 Minutes of the Meeting of The New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis House of Delegates Saturday, August 20, 2016 Governor Bart Stevens called the House of Delegates to order at 1:54 PM. A motion was made and seconded to admit International Trustee Gary Levine, District Parliamentarian David Wyskiel, and District Eliminate Chair Daniel Bennet to the House. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Ann Beale, a member of the Registration Committee, reported that 76 Kiwanis Clubs were represented at the convention, with 238 Kiwanians and 46 guests registered for a total registration of 284. Governor Bart announced that a quorum was present. A motion was made a seconded to accept the Registration Committee s report. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Credentials Committee Chair Linda Santerre reported that 69 Kiwanis Clubs had registered delegates at the Convention. There were 146 registered club delegates and 28 delegates-at-large for a total of 174 delegates. The committee reported that 174 delegates were present in the House. It was moved and seconded that the Credentials Committee report be accepted as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Standing Rules for the House of Delegates as printed in the Convention program. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Governor Bart reported that District Secretary George Delisle had previously been endorsed by the Past Governors Committee and by the District Board of Trustees to be the District s candidate for International Trustee at the 2018 Kiwanis International Convention. He asked for a motion to have the House of Delegates formally endorse George as the District s candidate. A motion was made and seconded, and passed unanimously on a voice vote. Governor Bart asked for nominations for the office of Governor-elect. Bridget Pearce of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester, NH, nominated Lt. Gov. Denis Murphy, a member of the Winchester club. Ann Murphy, also a member of the Winchester club, seconded the nomination. Alan Hartnett from the Kiwanis Club of Danvers nominated Past Lt. Gov. Daniel Bennett. Lt. Gov.-designate Gayla Bartlett, also a member of the Danvers club, seconded the nomination. Governor Bart asked for nominations from the floor, but none were made. Each candidate was given the opportunity to respond to two questions which were proposed by delegates, following which the House was asked to vote by written ballot.

2 While the ballots were being tallied, Governor Bart asked for nominations for the office of Governor for Jack Brown of the Lower Cape Cod Kiwanis Club moved the nomination of Governor-elect William T. Jenkins. Terrie Cook of the Mashpee Kiwanis Club seconded the nomination. Governor Bart asked for nominations from the floor. As there were none, a motion was made and seconded to close the nominations and have the secretary cast a single ballot for the candidate. The motion was adopted by acclamation. A motion was made and seconded to admit the new First Lady, Jean Jenkins, to the House. The motion was adopted by acclamation. Governor Bart asked Division 21 Lt. Gov. Adam Wright, acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to move adoption of the revisions to the District bylaws that were requested by Kiwanis International and printed in the conference program, Adam moved the question, which was seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote. (The amendments are appended to this report). District Secretary George Delisle moved adoption of several resolutions which were all approved by rising vote. The resolutions are appended to this report. The results of the vote tally for Governor-elect were reported to the Governor by the Elections Committee. Candidate Daniel Bennett was elected. A motion was made and seconded to destroy the ballots. The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote. A motion was made and seconded to admit Governor-elect designate Daniel s wife Janet to the House and approved on a voice vote. There being no further business to come before the House, Governor Bart declared the session adjourned at 2:32 PM. Respectfully submitted, George R. Delisle District Secretary

3 Addendum #1: REVISIONS TO BYLAWS OF THE NEW ENGLAND AND BERMUDA DISTRICT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL ADOPTED AT THE 2016 DISTRICT CONVENTION ARTICLE IV, Section 3. The District Board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings during each administrative year, one of which shall be held prior to October 31, at such times and places as designated by the Governor. If the first meeting is held prior to October 1, any action taken shall become effective on October 1, unless a later date is specified otherwise. ARTICLE VI, Section 1. The annual convention of the district shall be held at such place and date, between March 15 and September 25, as shall be mutually agreed upon by the District Board and the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees, except that no district convention shall be held within the period of thirty (30) days prior to, during, or thirty (30) days following the Convention of Kiwanis International unless approved by the Kiwanis International Board. In the event the annual convention of Kiwanis International is held within the geographic boundaries of a district, the district may hold its convention in conjunction with the Kiwanis International convention; in such cases, district functions may not be held during general sessions of the International Convention. ARTICLE VIII, Section 4. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor, the District shall notify the clubs in the affected division that a replacement Lieutenant Governor may be elected at a division meeting to be held within sixty (60) days from the date of such vacancy. In the absence of a replacement being elected by the division, the vacancy shall be filled by a qualified member of from a club in the same division who shall be elected by a majority vote of the District Board to serve the remaining term. ARTICLE X, Section 1. Each club shall pay annual dues to the district of $25.00 for each active club member. Dues shall be based on each club s annual membership report to Kiwanis International as of September 30 of each year and shall be due annually on October 1 and payable by November 30.

4 A club shall be relieved of any obligation to pay district dues for any club member for a period of two (2) years from the date of joining that club, provided such member was a former member of Key Club or Circle K. Addendum #2: RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION # 1 Radisson Hotel, Cromwell, CT Whereas: The Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, CT, has been most gracious during this 98 th Annual District Convention, and; Whereas: the staff of the Radisson Hotel has provided outstanding service to the Kiwanians and their families staying at the hotel and attending the Convention. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Delegates here assembled by a rising vote hereby express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Radisson Hotel for their efforts throughout our Convention. RESOLUTION # 2 Karl Uzcatagui Whereas: Karl Uzcatagui has worked diligently as the Governor of the New England District of Circle K, assembled, by a rising vote, commend Karl for his leadership, congratulate him, and thank him for taking on this role for a second year as he begins his graduate education. RESOLUTION # 3 Lexie Jamieson Whereas: Lexie Jamieson has worked diligently as the governor of the New England District of Key Club s more than 7,000 members. assembled, by a rising vote, commend Lexie for her leadership and wishes her much success in whatever endeavor she chooses after high school. We also look forward to Lexie joining Kiwanis in the future. RESOLUTION # 4 International Trustee Lance Incitti Whereas: Lance Incitti served as our Kiwanis International Counselor for the Kiwanis Administrative year, and

5 Whereas: Lance deserves our heartfelt thanks for his enthusiasm, participation and guidance as we worked through many difficult issues this year, assembled, by a rising vote, commend Counselor Lance for his guidance, leadership and unceasing efforts on behalf of the New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis. RESOLUTION # Leadership Team Whereas: the Leadership Team of Lt. Governors and Committee Chairs have worked tirelessly this year taking on several new initiatives under the leadership of Governor Bart Stevens, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis, by a rising vote, extends a thank you to each member recognizing their efforts this year. RESOLUTION #6 Governor Bart Stevens Whereas: Governor Bart Stevens has brought the message of A New Beginning as he has traveled throughout New England and Bermuda, and Whereas: Bart has stressed the importance of communication, club leadership education, Service Leadership Programs, club retention and membership growth, assembled, by a rising vote, commend Governor Bart for his guidance, leadership and unceasing efforts on behalf of the New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis, and we pledge our continued support throughout the rest of his term in office.