Cumulative Member Participation
(Minimum criteria for membership participation is 60%)

Ed Blumenauer 100
Leslie Bruchey100
Ed Crawford 100
Ken Dell 100
Larry Fellows 90
Eric Gatrell 100
Mark Gaver
Patrick Haley
Bud Jackson Senior
Jerry Jenkins 100
Jim Krysiek Leave
Glenn Magaha 100
Dave Maloney 100
Charlie Mertz 100
Frank Parker 96
Phil Pople 100
Bob Rankin Senior
Austin Rippeon Senior
Doc Schaden 100
Christine Semon 100
Paul Sheets 100
Ellis Stroup 100
Rob Summers 100
Jim Wiggins 100

Click here for District-wide Calendar of Events

Sep 1 Ken's Krazies - Board Meeting
Sep 8 - TBA
Sep 15 - TBA
Sep 22 - Bulgarian Orphanage Presentation
Sep 29 - Installation of Officers

Ken's Korner by Pres. Ken Dell

Greetings to all for the final time as your President. It has been an interesting year to say the least. There are so many “THANK YOUs” due to so many people for the outstanding job that they have done. If I miss you it means only that I ran out of time or memory for this article, not that your efforts are not appreciated. Dave Maloney has been the communicator/instigator supreme this year! His efforts with the newsletters, the Foundation, reminders to us all of various activities and just a general push to keep us going have been phenomenal! Christine’s work with all the many “youth” groups/activities has been very well appreciated not only by our club but also by all the various kids and their parents. And thanks to her and her committee for organizing a great club picnic this year. Thanks, too, to Larry and Judi Fellows for hosting the picnic at their home. Ed's work with the many children’s services may not grab a headline, but I guarantee you that the many kids who benefited from them were glad we were there. Thanks to Jim Krysiek for his efforts with Circle K and the other groups he works with. They couldn’t make it without his guidance. Jim also helped us to remember that we should go about our days and the many tasks in an honorable and righteous way, being forgiving and fair to all. We had a different year in fundraising, but Phil managed to stay the course and we did come out ahead. He is also working on next year's projects so please remember to say yes and sign up to give a little of your time to help. Special thanks to Glen Magaha and Jim Krysiek for handling the Invocations at our meetings. Also, Thank You to Leslie and Rob for their diligent efforts in not only the day-to-day operations of our club but at all the special events where they were present to perform their duties and more.

In general, I want to say thank you to all our members for your guidance, advice, corrections, etc. to me over this last year. My company is having a record year which meant me putting in a lot more time there than anticipated and not having as much time to give to Kiwanis. I thank everyone for putting up with me and for your help. I could not have lasted if it were not for all the dedicated officers, board members and members. THANK YOU!! I want to leave you with the thought to remember you are important and your time and talents are needed by our club. Please sign up to help with projects, even if you can only sit at a table and take money or tickets for an hour, we need you. Also, invite potential new members to a meeting. We can only grow if you ask someone. The sincerest Good Luck and Thank You to all.

Kiwanis Adopts New Motto and Defining Statement

To help better brand itself, KI recently adopted a new motto and defining statement. The old motto was "We Build," but the new motto is "Serving the Children of the World."

Kiwanis' new defining statement is "Kiwanis is an international organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time." Memorize it. When someone asks "What is Kiwanis?" now you'll know what to say.

Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Makes Official Visit to Club

Recently 2005-2006 Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Jim Jacobs and his wife, Beth, (shown here being welcomed by club Pres. Ken Dell) made their official visit to the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick. A former mathematics professor and retired FEMA employee, Jim retired in 1996. LTG Jim noted his aim is two work toward Gov. Yvonne Holley's goals including membership growth, branding of Kiwanis, improved diversification and communications, reading and mentoring of young children. His goals are that all clubs improve their attendance at District Convention, have their reports in on time and make their annual gifts to the KI Foundation and the Cap. Dist. Foundation. Jim's Div. 9 Leadership Directory can be found here.

Hurricane Katrina Devastates the Gulf Coast
Charlie Ford, Executive Director, La.-Miss.-W.Tenn. District

Dear Friends in Kiwanis,

For now, your thoughts and prayers are essential.

The city of New Orleans and its surrounding areas are a disaster! I am sitting here in Baton Rouge -- 80 miles away -- listening to radio reports coming out of New Orleans -- it is very depressing! The water is still rising in the city -- it's actually getting worse down there by the minute -- a day later!! Kenner (the airport area), Metairie, the lakefront -- all of that area has been underwater since yesterday. Gas leaks are causing fires around the city. The citizens were under mandatory evacuation before the storm -- those who remained in the city, are now being told to leave. Sections of the Interstate 10 between New Orleans and the Gulf Coast have been knocked down. The 24-mile causeway across Lake Pontchartrain has sustained severe damage. The peninsula south of New Orleans is underwater -- the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico now meet just south of New Orleans! According to the reports on the radio, that area may never exist again.

I've heard that the entire state of Mississippi is without power -- I have not been able to make contact with Governor Woody or Governor-Elect Dennis Oliver yet. I imagine Woody is in Jackson, Miss., with their daughter. I'm trying to track down Dennis now. The Mississippi Gulf Coast suffered severe damage. It will take some time for that area to be repaired. One county alone in Mississippi is reporting over 80 deaths.

If you are concerned about your friends down here: Trustee Lenny and Cathy made it up to Natchitoches and are staying with Nettles and Glenelle. Past Governor Jay Vallelungo and Fran are in Dallas with their daughter. I haven't heard from any of the other Past Governors down in New Orleans -- hopefully everyone is safe.

Obviously the southeastern part of Louisiana and all of Mississippi have suffered severe damage. These areas will need to be rebuilt, and will need assistance. The authorities are trying to assess the damaged areas now.

For those of you interested in me and my family -- Baton Rouge suffered very minor damage, as compared to the other areas. A number of trees are down, electricity is out all over town, but that is only a small incontinence as compared to the other areas. As you can see, the District Office has power and we are safe and secure. As for now, we are concerned about all our friends from the rest of the District. They are the ones who need your thoughts now -- and your support soon, as they are allowed back to their homes.

I thought you would want to hear about what was going on down here.
I've never seen anything like this before! Please keep all of your friends for our District in your thoughts and prayers.

Charlie Ford
Executive Director
La.-Miss.-W.Tenn. District
P.O. Box 14026
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4026

KI Foundation Takes Action to Aid Hurricane Victims
Ralph E. Wilson, Jr., President, Kiwanis International Foundation

Your International Kiwanis Foundation has again been called upon to aid in disaster relief. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed many homes and businesses in the Unites States Gulf Coast. The Kiwanis International Foundation Disaster Relief Fund will be utilized to aid children affected by the devastating hurricane.

The Foundation, working through the districts and clubs within the affected areas, ensures that contributions will be directed to children with the most immediate and critical needs.

Many of the concerned ask if there is anything they can do to help. Contributions are being accepted. Please send your support to the Kiwanis International Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 46268 or online.

Our thoughts are with the countless individuals suffering because of this natural disaster. Please join us in serving children who are truly the most innocent victims of severe tragedies.