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1 THE GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE Governor Dale Hawkins Wow, it is half time already! Where does the time go? We are halfway through this Kiwanis administrative year and we have already enjoyed the pleasures of starting four new clubs. That means four new communities now have the opportunity to reap the benefits of Kiwanis. Our time is not complete and our job is not finished. We are in need of new coaches and people willing to step up and lend their support, knowledge, and a helping hand in the growth of our KT District. The formula team and Kiwanis leadership cannot do it by themselves. They and we must have your support. You must continue to focus on the membership retention as well. We are preparing for the International Convention in Las Vegas. Registration numbers continue to increase. I strongly urge that if you wish to attend the convention in Las Vegas, that you mail your registration as soon as possible. Speaking of conventions, remember we have ours in August. Governor Russ, is putting together a great session and selection of classes for the district convention in Gatlinburg. As vacation season approaches, and schools are beginning to close for the summer, I ask you to pay special attention to the safety of yourselves and those around you, especially the children, as we travel the streets, roads and highways of our great district and nation. Be in prayer for those who are graduating seniors this year, which they make the right decisions and choices for their careers. They are truly our future! If you have questions or need help Kendra, Russ and I are always just a call away. Dale #KIDSNEEDKIWANIS #KIWANISNEEDSYOU IN THIS ISSUE… Member Spotlight 5 History 7-8 Club Leadership Education 11 New Members 18 Governor’s Retreat 20 Next Issue July 2018 Submissions [email protected]

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THE GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE Governor Dale Hawkins

Wow, it is half time already! Where does the time go? We are halfway through this Kiwanis administrative year and we have already enjoyed the pleasures of starting four new clubs. That means four new communities now have the opportunity to reap the benefits of Kiwanis. Our time is not complete and our job is not finished. We are in need of new coaches and people willing to step up and lend their support, knowledge, and a helping hand in the growth of our KT District. The formula team and Kiwanis leadership cannot do it by themselves. They and we must have your support.

You must continue to focus on the membership retention as well.

We are preparing for the International Convention in Las Vegas. Registration numbers continue to increase. I strongly urge that if you wish to attend the convention in Las Vegas, that you mail your registration as soon as possible.

Speaking of conventions, remember we have ours in August. Governor Russ, is putting together a great session and selection of classes for the district convention in Gatlinburg.

As vacation season approaches, and schools are beginning to close for the summer, I ask you to pay special attention to the safety of yourselves and those around you, especially the children, as we travel the streets, roads and highways of our great district and nation. Be in prayer for those who are graduating seniors this year, which they make the right decisions and choices for their careers. They are truly our future!

If you have questions or need help Kendra, Russ and I are always just a call away.

Dale

#KIDSNEEDKIWANIS #KIWANISNEEDSYOU

IN THIS ISSUE…

Member Spotlight 5

History 7-8

Club Leadership Education 11 New Members 18

Governor’s Retreat 20

Next Issue July 2018 Submissions

[email protected]

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Call to Annual District

Convention

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3, of the District Bylaws, this is a call to each chartered club to the annual district convention to be held August 17-19, 2018 in Gatlinburg, TN. Frances L. Marion, District Secretary/Treasurer

Have you

chosen your

club leaders?

Election Report due

June 1, 2018

Pick me

Pick me

Call for Resolutions and

Amendments

District By-laws state that

proposed amendments

shall be received by the

District Secretary at least

60 days prior to the district

convention. Please submit

any amendments or

resolutions to the District

Office by June 11, 2018

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Mark your

Calendar!

The KY-TN District of

Kiwanis will celebrate the

100th anniversary in

Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the

Park Vista Hotel.

Governor Dale and First Lady

Sonya have arranged a

special night of celebration on

Saturday August 18th

at the Titanic Museum.

The museum will be closed to

the public for this special

event.

Enjoy the progressive dinner,

costumed cast members, and

music as you freely stroll

through the museum at your

own pace.

Entrance into the museum

and a progressive dinner will

be included in your

FULL REGISTRATION.

No onsite tickets will be

available for the Titanic.

You must pre-register

for this event.

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YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE

PROJECT David Olinger

Pictured are Wallace Campbell, Kiwanis Club of Berea that gave $100 to Kirksville School for art supplies, Payton Gabbard the Kirksville Student winner of the Madison County Children’s Champions poster competition, Joan Kleine, president of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond that, with the Kiwanis Club of Berea gave $100 to Payton Gabbard for winning the competition, Phillis Adams, Director of the Madison County Children’s Champions program and member of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond and Dr. Glen Kleine, Public Relations Coordinator for the Kentucky-Tennessee District of Kiwanis International.

BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR Mindy Greenwell

Ed Powe (back row, center) of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club poses for a graduation picture with Ms. Grace Edwards’ 4th grade class at Collins Lane school. The class just completed a five-week "Junior Achievement” course taught by Ed Powe. They learned what an entrepreneur does. They learned entrepreneur traits, decision making, problem solving, and most important, they learned how to spell "ENTREPRENEUR”

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FROM THE EDITOR

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON MYRA FINNEY Don Ritter

It was the 2011-2012 Kiwanis administrative year. The KT District governor was looking for a person to chair an important committee and he had been advised that Myra Finney would be an excellent choice for that position. Then a dreadful thing happened. Myra became critically ill and her family was told that her illness might be fatal. As you can see from her picture taken at the 2018 Midyear Conference, they were wrong. She is very much alive, vibrant and active in Kiwanis, her church and her community. Myra was born in Estill County, Kentucky and has lived most of her adult life in or close to Irvine, the county seat. When her dad was discharged from military service after serving in New Guinea during World War II he found himself looking for a job. He moved his family to Dayton, Ohio where

he found one, working in a men’s clothing store as a tailor. Several years later he moved his family back to Irvine, Kentucky where he worked as a finishing carpenter. In Dayton, her mother worked at Woody’s Supermarket. In Irvine she worked as a teacher’s aide. Myra completed elementary school in Dayton, but her roots kept calling her and her family back to Irvine. It was in Irvine, at the age of 13, that Myra entered high school. She contrasted living in Dayton with living in Irvine, saying that moving back to Irvine was a culture shock for her. The family moved into a farm house that had electricity but had no bathroom or furnace and there was no running water; they had to get their water from a pump by the kitchen sink. Asked about her school experiences, she said that there were no bad experiences. She was never bullied although in Dayton she was teased by the other children because she was from Kentucky and they wondered why she wore shoes. Myra is modest about her accomplishments but she seems to have been a good student. Music was important to her. In Dayton, beginning at the age of nine, she took piano lessons at the Miami Valley Conservatory of Music. She had two different piano teachers. The second one was the daughter of a composer and was from Michigan where her parents and Henry Ford were neighbors. Those piano lessons served her well. In her eighth grade graduation she was chosen to play a solo, and she began playing piano and organ in church at the age of 12. In high school she was active in the music program, singing in the high school chorus and in the girl’s sextet. Myra is a retired educator, an elementary teacher most of her adult life she taught third graders, children with behavioral disorders, gifted students and finally first graders. However, for one short period of time she did work at J.C. Penney’s. She earned her bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. In fact Past KT Governor Ken Clawson was her thesis advisor. She developed her own research and did a study centered on thinking skills using her students as subjects in the study. Her research concerned “Multiple Talents and Critical Thinking.” Students exposed to this program were more successful in all areas of study as compared with students with similar backgrounds in other Irvine schools. Myra and her first husband were divorced in the 1980s. They had three children. William was retired from the army where he was a Green Beret and Ranger. Tragically, William was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2015. Leah is retired from the Air Force and now works with drug rehabilitation for a prison. Her third child, Chris, works at Toyota. There are four grandchildren.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON MYRA FINNEY Don Ritter

Myra’s second husband was a high school sweetheart who she had not seen in 35 years. He worked as an emissions tester for a chemical company. They were married 10 years when he passed away from cancer. A Kiwanian for approximately 11 years, Myra has been very active and has contributed much to her Kiwanis club in Irvine. She is also active in the KT Kiwanis District. She has chaired several committees in her club and has been club president. She has been the chair of several KT District committees and will be Youth Protection Chair next year, presenting a Youth Protection workshop in the 2018 KT Convention. She currently serves as lieutenant governor of Division Nine. Being active for Myra doesn’t stop with Kiwanis. She is very involved in her community. Being active for her means serving on the Library Board, the Housing Authority Board and the Hospital Foundation Board. She is on the Mushroom Festival Committee, is a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, being able to trace her family back to the American Revolution. She is fascinated by the fact that six women in her DAR group trace their heritage back to the same man. She cannot explain that. As if all those jobs don’t keep her busy enough, she also works the election polls and is a member of the local Retired Teachers Association. Myra puts her music training to good use by playing the organ in her church. But wait, we are not done. There is a working crew redoing the street in front of her house. Myra takes them ice cream in the summer and hot coffee in the winter. Some neighbors think the workers are difficult to get along with, but Myra gets along with them just fine. She likes to have company, entertain and cook for people. She loves to sew (a talent she thinks she got from her dad) and she makes prom dresses for girls in the community, and to top that all off, Myra has decided to learn how to knit. Many things have happened in Myra Finney’s life since 2011. This lady with the warm smile and the energetic lifestyle was able to overcome the problem that almost took her life. She says that it is still with her but it is controlled and she is told that her demise will be the result of something else, not that problem. It is not difficult to figure out that many children and adults have become productive citizens because of Myra Finney. We can be certain that KT Kiwanians will benefit because of her efforts, and we all look forward to watching that happen.

BE BETTER THAN GOOD, BE GREAT A MESSAGE FROM 2017-18 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Jim Rochford From Kiwanis International Dateline

April 19, 2018 In everything I do, I have tried to model my life by this saying. But what does it really mean? I like to think of it as the principle of doing the best you can in everything you do. As the Kiwanis year crosses the midpoint, how close are you to the goals you set for your leadership year? Are you doing a good job, or are you better than good? Are you doing your best? At the club level, it’s all about membership and service, so let’s make May the month that stands for membership. Remember to lead by example: Bring in at least one new member sometime in May, and challenge all your club members to do the same. Speaking of leadership and mentoring: While many of our Service Leadership Programs shut down for the season, it’s important to help provide orientation and support to the newly elected officers before the next school year begins.

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF

KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE KIWANIS HISTORY

GLASGOW

Because the print is small and difficult to read, the photograph caption is repeated here.

Andrew J. Fanigan, Governor of Kentucky-Tennessee Kiwanis Club District, second from right, presents a Kiwanis charter to the Glasgow club president Dan Albright, third from left, and other officers last night at Holiday Inn. From left is Chuck Burris, secretary, Rev. Ben Thomas, vice president, Robert Stone, treasurer, Albright, Fannigan, and Lt. Governor Wilson B. Greer. There are 28 charter members of the Glasgow club. The Kiwanians also honored their wives during the combination Charter Night-Ladies Night ceremonies and presented Glasgow’s new media with awards for their help in organizing the local club. Kiwanis officers and members from other communities were also present.

THE WAY ELECTIONS USED TO BE

Notice from this picture what had to be completed when election reports were submitted 40 years ago. It used to take a while, didn’t it? Then consider what has to be done today to submit the annual election report. It has become so much simpler, easier and quicker to submit that report.

Now think about this question. Why is it that of all the election reports that must be completed, and are due June 1, only nine election reports have been received in the KT District office as of May 8. WHERE IS YOUR 2018 ELECTION REPORT? WILL IT BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 1?

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MURPHREESBORO

Can any Murphreesboro Kiwanians identify the Kiwanians in this photograph?

MADISONVILLE 1975

FIREWORKS ADVERTISEMENT

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Support for Leigh Chagnon Candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee

Representing the Kentucky- Tennessee District

Las Vegas Convention in June, 2018 KY-TN is lucky to have past Governor Leigh Chagnon willing to run for International Trustee. Now is the time for all of the KY-TN District of Kiwanis members to support our International Candidate. The KY-TN District has officially endorsed and approved Leigh at our District Convention in

Louisville last August and we need to help in all areas.

The opportunity for each of us to help support Leigh is here. We are asking each of you to consider personally making a campaign contribution, as well as your club donating generously.

How much is needed you are asking? Any contribution will be welcomed, and a $5 or $10 amount, per member, would be tremendous. The cost of running this campaign can be substantial, and we think you'll agree............... Leigh deserves and needs our help.

Please help carry the message about "Leigh Chagnon for International Trustee" to the Convention in Las Vegas, by sending each club’s maximum delegates. If you are not attending the convention make an effort to help support Leigh with a contribution to his campaign.

We know the members of the KY-TN District have always been generous with their time and money to support Kiwanis projects. Leigh's campaign is one more very important project happening now.

As Leigh has stated: "paying the idea of Kiwanis and community service forward is important." Please consider helping Leigh's campaign with your contribution and paying it forward to elect him as International Trustee.

All contributions should be sent to: KT District Office

Leigh's Campaign for Trustee

P.O. Box 4327

Lexington, Kentucky 40544 Telephone: 859-721-5685 Office Hours 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Contributions can be made in cash, check (made payable to KT District and marked Trustee in memo) or charge card. The office will use "square" to process your charge, which can only be performed via the telephone, please call them. Thank you for your support and also for your clubs support.

Mark Garman Co-Chair Charles Ridenour Co-Chair

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RICHMOND KIWANIANS COLLECT ITEMS FOR SCHOOLS ON KIWANIS ONE DAY

Article, Courtesy of Glen Kleine

The Kiwanis Club of Richmond members are underway collecting needed items for Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in Richmond area Madison County Schools. The Kiwanis Club Board created this project after learning that the school resource centers are likely to have fewer funds to work with next year to provide emergency supplies for needy students. They contacted all of the school resource center directors to see what their greatest need was. Then they took on the task of “Stuffing an SUV” with supplies for the schools.

Pictured here helping to stuff the van are Kiwanis members (left to right), Dr. Glen Kleine, Retired Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Dean and Public Relations Director for the Kiwanis Kentucky-Tennessee District; Charlie Johnson, Manager of Toyota South and Richmond Kiwanis Board member; Dr. Dominick Hart, Retired EKU Dean and Richmond Kiwanis Board member; and Joan Kleine, Retired Madison County teacher and President of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond.

On April 7 Richmond Kiwanians passed out leaflets to individuals visiting Kroger’s of Richmond asking that they consider purchasing items on the list for the school Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. Kroger shoppers filled two shopping carts to help Stuff the SUV and donated $90 in cash to purchase $10 Kroger gift cards for 9 of the school Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. One shopper also donated a $25 Walmart gift card. April 7 was Kiwanis One Day, a day of service for Kiwanians around the world.

On May 17 Richmond Kiwanians will conduct the same project at the Walmart store. Individuals or organizations may also bring needed items to Toyota South at 961 Four Mile Road and Robert R. Martin Bypass to help stuff the SUV. The SUV at Toyota is currently half-full.

Items needed by the Resource Centers are: Sweatpants (size 6-12) Khaki pants (size 10-14), Underwear (all sizes), Socks, Training Bras, Feminine Products, Spiral Notebooks (College Rule), Composition books, 3 Ring Binders (3 inch), Dry Erase Markers, and Ear Buds. Individuals may also donate gift cards to the centers so they can purchase additional emergency supplies when their supplies are depleted.

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HOW DO YOU FIT IN CLE (CLUB LEADERSHIP EDUCATION)?

Mark Garman

Educational opportunities in Kiwanis are for every member. If you are a new member who is just starting with your club or a veteran member with years of service to your community, the Kiwanis learning tree continues to grow. Where and how do you fit in with all the educational programs? CLE training exists as online and classroom training experiences. New and improved leadership modules are now in place at Kiwanis.org. Check out the committee or board member units if you have started this new Kiwanis administrative year in a new leadership position. Take the time to learn from your club leaders and take the online training units. Classroom sessions are planned for the Mid-Year Conference and the District Convention. We will also continue with May 15 through August 1 regional training at selected classroom sites in locations closer to you. These sessions are full of “hands on” experiences with positive interactions. The District leaders and certified CLE instructors are all working for the success of your club. The goals are clear and we are encouraging every member to participate in all educational opportunities. Let’s strengthen every club by taking the time to learn more about leadership, membership and community service. Where do you fit in with Kiwanis educational opportunities? Call, send email or tweet me with your questions. 502-262-2321; [email protected]; or @Markg620Mark

JUST FOR LAUGHS

DON’T LET ANYONE GET YOUR GOAT Two West Virginia rednecks were out hunting, and as they were walking along, they came upon a huge hole in the ground. They approached it and were amazed at its size. The first hunter said, “Wow, that's some hole. I can't even see the bottom. I wonder how deep it is.” The second hunter said, “I don't know. Let's throw something down there, listen, and see how long it takes to hit bottom.” The first hunter said, “Hey, there's an old automobile transmission over there. Give me a hand and we'll throw it in and see.” So they picked up the transmission, carried it over to the hole, counted one-two-three, and heaved it in. They were standing there looking over the edge of the hole and listening when they heard a rustling behind them. As they turned around, they saw a goat come crashing through the underbrush, run up to the hole, and, without hesitation, jump in head first. While they were standing there staring at each other in amazement, they peered into the hole, trying to figure out what that was all about. Just then an old farmer sauntered up. “Say there,” said the farmer, “you fellers didn't happen to see my goat around here anywhere, did you?” The first hunter said, “Funny you should ask. We were just standing here a minute ago, and a goat came running out of the bushes doing about a hundred miles an hour and jumped head first into this here hole!” The old farmer said, “Naw, that's impossible. I had him chained to an old transmission.”

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National Education Association (NEA’s) Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading

celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country,

thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens,

and books.

Susan Fox, Director of the Family Resource Center in the Lenoir City Schools, has for the past

several years, invited the Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village to participate in the Dr. Seuss reading day.

Kiwanians dress up like Dr. Seuss characters and spend time reading to kids throughout the school.

First year Kiwanian Melanie Bennent, shown below as the “Cat In The Hat”, “said she had great fun

reading to the Kindergarten children and loved the experience”. Also shown are Russ and Jean

Hanson and Ruth Thornton with her puppy Ivie and they truly have enjoyed reading to the children for

several years.

Beloved children's book author Dr. Seuss produced more than 60 children’s books before his death in

1991, and would surely have been proud to see that his works are still resonating with children—and

adults—of all ages.

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AKTION CLUB RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION FROM U.S. CONGRESS

From Kiwanis International Dateline March 15, 2018

Courtesy of Glen Kleine Greg Beasley's smile may be just a little bit bigger as he makes trauma dolls for kids to hold when they receive treatment at California hospitals. U.S. Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) just presented Aktion Club with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to celebrate the inaugural Aktion Club Week.

"This is a nice recognition," said Howard Jackson, Aktion Club district administrator of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District. "This is well deserved."

Beasley has been a member of Aktion Club for 12 years. Jackson has been involved just as long. He helped charter the Charis Community Aktion Club, where Beasley has been a leader and influential member.

Club Clinic

What is the Legion of Honor?

The Legion of Honor program is a way your club and Kiwanis International can recognize club members who have accumulated a total of 25 or more years (not necessarily without interruption) of membership in one or more Kiwanis clubs.

Even a club organized within the past 25 years may have a member entitled to Legion of Honor recognition because of Kiwanis membership before joining the present club.

Appropriate Legion of Honor lapel pin and/or certificates may be ordered from the Kiwanis Family Store catalog. These specify either “25 years” or some other multiples of five greater than 25 – 30,35,40, etc. Recognize Legion of Honor members in the same way each time an additional five years of service is accumulated.

Fran Marion

KT District Secretary

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KIWANIS CLUB OF PADUCAH

AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Three Paducah area high schools recently honored 23 students with a $1,000 scholarship for each student. The scholarships are to be used for their continuing education.

A total of $21,000 in scholarships were award to these students. Scholarship recipients from McCracken County High School were Madelyn Buckingham, Caroline Dew, Cameron Durbin, Hope Eason, Hannah Ferrell, Alec Golightly, Carter Gray, Sophie Grogan, Allie Housman, Elizabeth Housman, Bailynn Peeler, Xavier Vanderford, Preston Wright, and Brendan Wright. Paducah Tilghman High School scholarship recipients were Sarah Katz, Peyton Patel, Emory Wainscott, Kristen Watkins, and Taylor Willis. Alyssa Slusmeyer was the recipient from Community Christian Academy. The Kiwanis Scholarship Fund is supported through annual ham sales and other fundraisers throughout the year.

PAST GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE Leigh Chagnon

First, I want to congratulate all of you for the great work you are doing as you spread the word about Kiwanis. Your work is resulting in the growth of new clubs and membership in our district. Keep up the outstanding job of mentoring them so they can realize all the fulfillment that Kiwanis has to offer them. Second, I want everyone who has helped me and who has donated to my campaign for International Trustee, to know their help is greatly appreciated. If you would like to send a donation, you can send it to the district office. Be sure to write “Leigh’s Campaign” in the memo line of your check.

We will be asking all of you who have registered at the International Convention to please volunteer some of your time working in the campaign booth with me. The booth will be open each day during the time the exhibition hall is open. There can be no open roaming campaigning; all campaigning must be done at the booth. A signup sheet will be available soon.

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Children's Fund helps celebrate John Mayfield's life Apr 13, 2018

The life of a devoted philanthropist and Kiwanian was celebrated on March 24, 2018, with the running of the John E. Mayfield Memorial 5K Shootout.

John E. Mayfield's passion was serving the children of the world and his local community. Ten years ago, John extended his impact by joining Kiwanis, becoming the founding president to charter the Kiwanis Club of Cheatham County and later becoming the Kiwanis Children’s Fund board president.

This was the fifth year for the race, previously known as the Mid TN 5K Shootout, but the first since John's death in September at age 65. Cheatam County Kiwanis Club President Jeff Bennett said the club unanimously voted to keep John's legacy alive by naming the race after him.

As an advocate for children, John’s vision was to create an event that would raise money to purchase books for the Cheatham County Imagination Library. The Imagination Library provides a free book each month to a child until their 5th birthday. Since the race started in 2014, it has raised thousands of dollars to support the club’s work in serving the children of Cheatham County.

The Kiwanis Children's Fund was a sponsor of the race and several members of the staff, including COO Ann Updegraff Spleth, traveled from Indianapolis to Ashland City, Tennessee to help memorialize John. The staff gained a true sense of what John meant to his community.

"We couldn't be anywhere but here this weekend. John Mayfield set the stage for the future success of the Kiwanis Children's Fund and our impact in saving and serving the children of the world. We miss him terribly but are honored that he was our president," Updegraff Spleth said.

Fellow Kiwanian and former club president, Martha Daniel Kirby, said the following about John: “He was dedicated to helping others and because of him his club has survived. He was the heart and soul of the club.”

Many people at the race talked about John’s influence on their lives and their community.

“John’s legacy was giving, and this race is a big part of that,” said former business partner and friend Jeff Matlock.

More than 90 people braved the chilly weather to participate in the race, which raised more than $7,300.

“John’s work will continue to impact our community for years to come,” Bennett said. “We are thankful for his legacy.”

THE BIG JOHN CHALLENGE Bob Brinkman

The Big John Challenge is a program designed to honor John Mayfield, Past President of the Kiwanis International Children’s Fund, for his dedicated work in the KT District and in Kiwanis International. To be a part of this challenge simply make your donation to the fund by September 1 in honor of John. The recommended donation is $10 per member but if a club finds that recommendation difficult to meet, simply donate what you can to support this challenge. Clubs who participate in the challenge will be recognized at the district convention.

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WINCHESTER SLPs IN ACTION

Russ Morrison

The recently chartered Builders Club at R.D. Campbell Jr. High School in Winchester has implemented its first service project. They have been researching and providing information and pictures of women who are known for major achievements. The project was chosen to celebrate Women’s History Month. Pictured are the members of the Builders Club and the wall of pictures of the special women used to create a mural in the school’s lobby. The Winchester Kiwanis K-Kids Club recently hosted in their meeting, Clark County Community Service (CCCS) Director Debbie Fatkin. Debbie brought enough items to fill 30 packs to be given to the homeless. CCCS provides help with the personal needs of the homeless. The K-Kids members also made advertisement posters used to encourage fellow students to donate gently used children’s books to be placed in doctor’s and dentist’s offices in Winchester. This picture shows the K-Kids in line as they begin placing items in the CCCS homeless bags.

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RICHMOND KIWANIS KEY CLUB HAS FUN

AT THE MALL The Madison County High School (MCHS) Key Club sent two members to serve as volunteers at an event called "Fun at the Mall!" sponsored by Madison County Children's Champions on Saturday, March 10. Tina Wu, a Madison County High School junior and president of the Key Club, served as the volunteer Easter Bunny that talked with kids about Easter traditions.

Madeline Lee, a Madison County High School senior served as the volunteer Tooth Fairy teaching children about good dental habits and distributing coloring books on tooth care.

Jennifer Napier, the Kiwanis liaison with the Madison County High School Key Club, treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond and president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, worked with these girls. Fun at the Mall also included a petting zoo, a bounce house, games and more.

Five volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Richmond assisted parents, who attended the “Fun at the Mall!” last Saturday, to sign up their two-year-old children to receive fluoride treatments at the Madison County Health Department. Kiwanians assisting with the sign up were (l. to r.) Stephanie Konkle, Glen Kleine, Joan Kleine, Phillis Adams, and Jennifer Napier. Stephanie Konkle made balloon dogs, and other balloon animals while parents signed up their two-year-old children to receive fluoride treatments.

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Welcome New Members

Alcoa Marc Wolak Ashland Breakfast Joseph Mazzawi Athens Tyler Bailey Rufus Beaty Craig Brymer Ben Burchfield Abby Carroll James Gallup Corey Madding Donna Richardson Rusty Rollins Robert Shamblin Luke shepherd Heather Trew Berea Ralynn Brewer James Merritt Blue Grass Adam Zopfi Boone County Linda Smith Bowling Green Elizabeth Bernard Chris Freeman Nowelle Sigman Ashley Woods Chattanooga Michael Bourne Melissa Cleveland Allison Cross Chelsea Johnson Frank Maier Cheatham County Gerald Greer Columbia Tracy Jones Bevin Williams Covington-Kenton County Tara Bolling Arla Carter Dover Susan Nunley Pamela Platz Elizabethton Rachel Lyons Fayetteville Susan Sanders Keith White Frankfort David Current Glenn Spaulding Gallatin Debbie Leath Giles County John Taylor Glasgow Michael Richardson Greeneville, TN Caleb Julian Hardin County Charles Hinkley Lindsey Kaster Toshie Murrell Highland Rim, Tullahoma Kim Klonaris Amanda Myers

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MARYVILLE KIWANIS AND IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Pete Davis

The Kiwanis Club of Maryville, sponsors of Blount County's Imagination Library, held a graduation for about 20 five-year-old children who had received books monthly from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library from their birth until they turned five. The event was held Saturday at Blount County Library and attended by the children and their families. About 74% of eligible Blount County children currently receive books from Imagination Library. It is funded by the Kiwanis Club of Maryville through funds raised at their annual Pancake Breakfast and Golf Tournament, and donations from Kiwanis members, K12, Clayton Homes, DENSO, ResourceMFG, citizens, and the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation.

Regina Jennings, Imagination Library coordinator for the club and Maryville Kiwanis President Candy Daugherty along with Kiwanis members, the Blount County Library, and K12 welcomed the graduates and their families. Refreshments were donated by Kroger, the club, the library, K12 and Great American Cookie Company.

Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell and Emily Astor, a teacher from Walland Elementary School, read to the youth and families.

Eleven-year-old Tori Smith who lives in Alcoa was a special guest. She played guitar and sang Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." She will portray young Dolly at Dollywood this year in a stage production of the story of the song.

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GOVERNORS ANNUAL RETREAT IN FRANKFORT

Don Ritter

Past Governor Chuck Fletcher fulfilled his final governor’s responsibility, hosting his fellow past governors at the annual KT Kiwanis Governors Retreat (quite candid in saying he was relieved that it was finished – understood by all because they had fulfilled the same responsibilities). The governors who were able to attend this retreat can be seen in this photo. From the Friday evening banquet to the traditional business meeting Saturday morning to the Sunday morning spiritual service in which Herman Bowers gave the message, everyone had a good time. Chuck did his usual great job as host in spite of the adversities that he could not have anticipated. The weekend weather threatened to pour water on his party – lots of it. Kentucky teachers chose that weekend to descend on Frankfort by the hundreds to express their views to the legislators and the governor, cutting Chuck’s plans off at the pass for taking us to the Capitol. That meant that some of the attractions Frankfort usually has to offer that Chuck wanted us to see, were off limits to the public. Nonetheless, Chuck didn’t panic but kept his cool, punted as they say in football, and found a tour guide friend who took the group in his bus to Frankfort attractions that the weather and the teachers didn’t impact. The fellowship experienced by old friends was great as we had an opportunity to socialize with those friends who we don’t get to see that often. Thanks, Chuck for a great weekend!!!