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.