District Convention Registration online

Click here to download the 2010 Spring Convention Registration form, or visit the Conventions page for more information on "British Invasion 2010" hosted by the London Kin family.

National Proxy form posted online

The 2010 National Convention Proxy Form is available. Click here to download a copy, and submit to Kin HQ if your Club will NOT be sending a delegate to National Convention in Halifax.

February 2010 issue of Kinship One is available online!

The February 2010 issue of Kinship One has been posted online. Click here to visit the Kinship One page, or download the February 2010 issue 9 Mb.

District House Rules available online

The 2009-2010 District 1 House Rules have been posted in the Resources section.

Winter 2009-2010 issue of Kinship One is online!

The Winter 2009-2010 issue of Kinship One has been posted online. Click here to visit the Kinship One page, or download the Winter 2009 issue.

Vice Governors Candidacy Announcement

Dear Family of Kin,

“D-1 Racing” is more than just an opportunity to have fun with a popular sport. In any racing team, no one member is more important than the other – each and every person and element within a team contributes to the success of every race. Like any racing team, District One must count on not only its Crew Chiefs, (the leaders), but also every single member of the team to ensure success. Whether that team member is responsible for communicating with the driver, addressing mechanical issues, or preparing the engine, every member is a crucial part in the execution of success. They must all function as a cohesive unit in an environment that is rich with the elements you need for growth as a person, a professional and as a leader.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we, Dan Strugar – Kinsmen Club of St Marys and former member of Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Kinsmen, and Colleen Wake – Kinette Club of London, announce our candidacy for the positions of Vice Governors – District 1.

We want you to be a team member here in “D-1 Racing”, fulfill a role and take advantage of the best that Kin has to offer as we work toward the goal that lies at the checkered flag! What is the goal at that checkered flag you ask? For each member of this District to feel part of a loving family that shows respect to each individual for their thoughts and ideas, that has growth in membership, and that flourishes from the Club level through proper mentoring, and thus, as a result, seeing new leaders coming forward at the Zone and District Level to ensure the long term success of District One and Kin Canada.
We want this “D-1 Racing” experience to enhance your life! We intend to offer the kind of support, training and experiences that will allow all members to thrive and grow in all avenues of their lives. Once you’ve joined the crew and all we have to offer, you can’t help but feel prepared and confident facing any challenge presented to you.
In order to bring our philosophy within Kin to you as effectively as possible, we need, and are asking for your support. You can show your support by expressing to us any concerns that you feel should be addressed throughout this campaign. We know, without a doubt, that learning about each other and respecting each other’s ideas and opinions is the most important thing we can offer each other. Learning allows for understanding. Understanding breeds respect. Respect for each other leads to productivity. Productivity equals success. Success attracts attention and growth.

You can further show your support by enhancing, promoting, and voting for our candidacy, and if you wish you could show your support through a financial contribution also, so that we may better take our message to all members within District One.

It is our intention to follow this letter up with a Statement of Intent that will outline our plans for enhancing the Kin Experience for all members of District 1.
We would like to thank you for your consideration of our support and requests, and look forward to meeting up with you as we work our way through the campaign trail.

Yours in Kin,

Dan Strugar & Colleen Wake

D-1 Racing

Dan Strugar, Kinsmen
Vice-Governor Candidate

KIN HISTORY: Dan grew up as a Kin Kid, son to Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Kinette Charter member Terry Strugar and Life Member Kin Nick Strugar. Dan had been an active member of the Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Kinsmen Club for 17 years, and has just recently moved to the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys. He has held most Club Executive positions, has been Club President three times and honoured with his National Outstanding President’s Award. Dan has served four terms as Deputy Governor, has won three Outstanding Deputy Governor’s awards and has twice been honoured with the Governor’s Award of Excellence. In 2004-05 Dan served on the District Executive as District Secretary under the guidance of Governors Kim Switzer and Brad Rockefeller. Dan has also been honoured with his Founder’s Award for Achievement and is also a four-time District One Bill Esson Kin Quill Award winner. Dan was also part of our 2009 National Convention Executive Planning Committee.
CAREER: Kin Dan had spent 16 years in the Hospitality Industry before changing careers and moving into sales. Kin Dan is also a full time Referee during the hockey season, something he enjoys very much. Kin Dan is a proud father and has two children - his son, Dylan a.k.a. “The Tank”, and his daughter, Princess Jocelyn.
WHY DAN WANTS TO BE GOVERNOR: Kin Dan has been proud to be a member for 18 years. During that time he has grown as an individual through Kin, made lifelong friends and has witnessed his friends grow thanks to Kin. Kin Dan is one who has come up through a mentoring program and as a result of that program and his growth and experiences feels in his heart it is time for him to step forward and say thank you to this District by becoming Governor. In doing so Dan wants to see a new generation of young Kin come forward and begin to assume the leadership roles within this District and assist in guiding it to a successful future, and in doing so be an integral part in developing young new leaders that will help in ensuring the success of our Association for not only the next generation but for many generations to come

Colleen Wake, Kinette
Vice Governor Candidate

KIN HISTORY: Kinette Colleen has been a proud member since 1995 and originally came to us from District 6. Inspired to join Kin by her brother, who was a Kinsmen for many years, and because at the time she was a military wife and needed something to fill her time with make friends. Colleen also has a cousin who along with his wife, are both C.F. carriers. They had a child with C.F. and Colleen wanted to feel like she was helping in some way. Since joining Kin, Colleen has been very involved. A Maple Leaf and Outstanding Maple Leaf Award winner, Colleen has also won the National Club President Award twice, been a three-time District Public Speaking Competition winner, and also a National Public Speaking Award Winner. Kinette Colleen has also been awarded with her Founder’s Award for Achievement. She has served the Association in a number of various positions including being Deputy Governor twice, Zone Secretary four times, and Zone Membership Director. Kinette Colleen was also a member of the District 6 Executive as Secretary and Bulletin Editor (Bi-Lingual)
CAREER: Kinette Colleen is an employee of CAMI Automotive where she helps to build awesome cars. In addition, Colleen is a student at Trios College in the Medical Office Assistant Program. She is also the proud mother of Collin and Alex and happily married to past Kin Roger Wake.
WHY COLLEEN WANTS TO BE GOVERNOR: Colleen has always been asked when she was going to step up and run for Governor and she has always said in her own words, “Not until I find the right partner and the absolute best team ever.” Now she finds herself saying, “I’ve got both of those now and I want to rekindle in this District that Kin fire. Get people thinking again about why they joined, what makes Kin great, and how they can share that with everyone!” Colleen brings a positive attitude, creativity and passion for Kin as well as the ability to speak comfortably and possesses strong leadership skills that she wants to instill in others.

Dwayne Loughlean and Dee Dee Norris
Proposed CF/Service Directors

Marty Makins,
Proposed District Membership Director

Terri Iredale,
Proposed District Treasurer / Risk Manager

Tanya Hartung,
Proposed District Secretary

David Proudlove
Proposed Coordinator

BRITISH INVASION 1964 - District 1 KINvention

The Kinette Club of London will be hosting
BRITISH INVASION 1964 - District 1 KINvention at the
Hilton London
in London, May 21-24.

London Kin will be reliving the BRITISH INVASION 1964 - celebrating Kin's 45 year partnership with the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 90 years of KIN!

Following Zone H's successful Spring Convention; the London Kin will take you back in time to the Swinging London Beat in the most beautiful Hotel setting in London.

Check out the virtual tour of the facilities at http://www.londonontario.hilton.com

The host club is working on the best registration for you. Hotel rooms are $99 plus tax per room per night.

All rooms have two queen beds or a king. Suites are also available.

Everyone is invited to come in your Swinging London attire: skinny skirts, pants, moptops, beehives,scarves and more. Don;t forget the Go Go Boots! Be prepared to take part in The BRITISH INVASION 1964 in Swinging Londontown!

Governors Darrell and Judy invite you to Swing and sing in Londontown!

Book your room now in the KIN BLOCK before April 1st 2010

Hilton London

& LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE

300 King Street

London, ON N6B 1S2

519-439-1662

Fall issue of Kinship One is online!

The Fall 2009 issue of Kinship One has been posted online. Click here to visit the Kinship One page, or download the Fall 2009 issue.

Kin Home & Auto Insurance Plan

For every new quote we provide to a member, we will make a donation to Cystic Fibrosis through Kin Canada. No purchase is necessary, simply an interest in comparing your current policy! Thank you for your continued confidence in Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers.

For over the past 15 years, we've been proud to be a partner of Kin and remain committed to bringing the best possible insurance programs to you as a member. Your satisfaction means everything to us!

District 1 Cystic Fibrosis Travel trip ..... CUBA 2010

Save the Date:
Join the District 1 CF Service Directors Dave and Christine on a trip to Cuba, January 30th - February 6, 2010

Kinsmen District One Fundraiser

• NEW PRICE!!!!! $1024.25 taxes included

Benefiting the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Travel In Style - All Inclusive Resort
Cameleon Sirenis La Salina Resort: Varadero CUBA!
January 30, 2010 - February 6, 2010
Cost $1024.25 per person
The largest Caribbean island, Cuba offers breathtaking beaches and scenery; fascinating history;
rich culture; ecological wonders and more.
Day Trip to Havanna - Rum EXTRA! Factory and Cigar Factory approx. $ 100 per person

Attach:2010-CubaTrip-flyer.pdf

Spring Convention 2008 Financials

These will be reviewed at FLC for acceptance. Please take the time to look them over and if you have any questions, please contact Past Governors Arlene & Earl.

• The Spring Convention Reviewed Financials 2008

October National Club Mailing

The October club mailing has been sent to your club president/secretary at the club address on file.

Direct link to Kin-nections - http://www.kincanada.ca/en/index.php/members/newsletters

Included in this mailing is:

• Kin-nections Newsletter - including:
  • October 2008 Club Mailing action list
  • Didjano......
  • Club president letter re: Kin Canada Bursaries
  • Ad for D1, 3, 5 & 7 Association Directors
  • Call for bids to host 2011 National Convention

Also included in this mailing package

• Member e-mail address request
• Shopandsupport.ca give magazine/letter to club presidents
• Proclamation Form
• Kin Canada Bursaries chair guide
• Kin Canada Bursaries - Application form

RussJackman October 24, 2008, at 12:05 PM

DISTRICT ONE FINANCIALS 2007-2008

The District One Financials have been reviewed and are posted here for your information. Please take the time to make yourself familiar with the statement as it will be presented at FLC in Kitchener by Past Governors Earl & Arlene (and Tyler?). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact those noted above for their response prior to the floor of Fall Leadership Conference.

• The District One Reviewed Financials 2007-2008

RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

This year the National Risk Management Committee will be sending out a CYA(Cover your assets) news report. They will try to keep this news report to one page and cover at least two Risk Management or Insurance related issues.
If there is anything specific you wish to see covered, please let them know.

• The National CYA Report

The Canada Revenue Agency warns Canadians of mail scam

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information. The letter is not from the CRA. A PDF version of the letter is available on the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/alert.

The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender.

All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.

The CRA has notified the proper law enforcement authorities of this scam.

For information about this and other similar scams, or to report deceptive telemarketing activity, visit www.phonebusters.com, send an email to info@phonebusters.com, or call 1-888-495-8501

September 2008 Kinship One Now Online

• The September 2008 issue of Kinship One is online.

RussJackman August 29, 2008, at 03:44 PM

CLS Handout Summary available online

• If any members of your Club Executive missed CLS on June 22, 2008, then they missed presentations including: The Role of President & Vice President, Email Etiquette, Protocol, Kin Canada History and Quiz, "The Hidden Value of Kin", Rules of Order, and the Abby INKS Non-Dues Revenue Partner Presentation.

RussJackman July 17, 2008, at 09:59 PM

Governor's August Report posted

• In their August 2008 report, Governor Rob & Odette outline their trip to National Convention 2008. Click here for more information.

Odette Houle September 4, 2008, at 11:44 AM

How to get the most from District1Kin.ca

• Webmaster Russ has posted a report with tips and advice on getting the most out of the new District 1 website.

RussJackman July 14, 2008, at 12:43 AM

To Give With Your Heart

• "To Give With Your Heart" (as sung by Mike Dupuis) has been turned into a video with lyrics and posted to YouTube. The video can be viewed directly from the CF / Service page of the Resource Library.

RussJackman July 13, 2008, at 04:28 AM

National Convention

• National KINvention promotional video has been posted on the Conventions page.

RussJackman July 13, 2008, at 04:28 AM