He said ...

What can you say about Russ Jackman?
(Seriously ... let me know. I hate writing these things!)

I’ve been a member of the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas
since 1990, transferring for a short period of time to the
Kinsmen Club of Hamilton when work commitments took
me into that region.

Kin experience includes most club offices including four terms as President, Zone F Deputy Governor, a member of the District Executive as Kinship One editor four times, and serving on the National Board of Directors for three years as the first Association Director from District One.

One of my passions in Kin is personal and leadership development (PLD). Over the years, Kin has provided a learning environment that cannot be measured in dollars and cents … the training and experiences show themselves every day in my work life.

As an organization, Kin can do so much more to enhance leadership development of its members. But PLD is a two-way street; as a member, you have to want it. Simply having tools available does not impart the benefits of those tools and resources.

Professionally, I am a freelance web designer / developer. Originally from Toronto, I moved to St. Thomas in 1990 and for the past few years have resided in the village of Port Stanley.

She said ...

Monika threatened to write a profile for me if mine wasn’t in on time … here is her version: ☺

What can I say about Russ Jackman .. hmmmmmmmmm … hard to pin down! He works for a very very demanding boss who hardly lets him out to play. When he DOES play, he’s enamoured by those tables covered with coloured felt, fancy coloured balls, and a long stick that they have a funny name for. (OK .. pool or billiards, I’m not sure which, but it’s ONE of them, can ya tell I’m not a fan??).

Russ has the COOLEST bachelor pad overlooking the water. Well, I assume it’s cool; the pictures portray it’s coolness .. however never having actually seen it, I can only hope that the pictures WERE of his bachelor pad. Perhaps a road trip??

Russ and I share a few things in common. Our passion for Kin; our distinct vocal talents; and let’s not forget, the same hair style.

I hope all of you get to know Russ this year and appreciate his warmth, intelligence and fun loving personality, just as I have over the years.