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Posted Saturday, February 24, 2024

Kin on Track Newsflash - February 24, 2024

This is your Kin on Track News Flash coming to you from the Fort Erie Kinette Clubs Trivia Night for a Cause.

In Old Business, Kin Canada celebrated 104 years on February 20, 2020. Last year Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin invested millions of dollars into Canadian Communities. That wouldn’t have been made possible without the vast number of hours dedicated by Kin members and volunteers from coast to coast.

We’d like to congratulate the following clubs who’ve celebrated their charter Anniversaries since our last Kin on Track News Flash: the Stevensville Kinette Club celebrated 48 years on February 14, the Hamilton Kinsmen Club celebrated 104 years on February 20, and the Tillsonburg Kinsmen Club celebrated 79 years on February 22.

For the Good of Kin:

Upcoming Anniversaries coming up prior to our next Kin on Track News Flash include the Goderich Kinette Club who celebrate 76 years on February 27, the Chesley Kinette Club who celebrate 87 years on March 1, the Harriston Kinsmen who celebrate 65 years on March 5, and the Mitchell and Area Kin Club who celebrate 1 year on March 8.

This year District 1 pledged 150 units to Canadian Blood Services. Friends and family are encouraged to join as part of our partners for life program. As of Feb 12th, 98 units have been donated and 13 new members have been added to the team. You only need to give the ID number once for all future donations to be counted. ID number is KINC110223. Remember, it’s in you to give.

Upcoming Events:

• February 28th is the Listowell Kinsmen Clubs Pre-Paddyfest Doubles Pickleball Tournament
• March 1st & 2nd is the Clinton and District and Goderich Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs 33rd Annual TV Auction, and Zone B’s Zone Conference on March 1st and Zone G/H’s Zone Conference on March 2nd
• March 8th is Niagara on the Lake’s Friday Euchre
• March 9th the Listowel Kinsmen are hosting 3 events ... a Paddy Fest Yuk Yuks Dinner & Show, a Charity Bingo for Cystic Fibrosis, and a Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament. It is also Zone J’s Zone Conference
• March 10th the Listowel Kinsmen are hosting 2 events ... a Paddy Fest Crockinole Doubles Tournament and Spring Market, while the Grimsby Kinette Club is hosting their 27th Annual Mini Putt Tour. They are seeking volunteers and you may reach out to any Grimsby Kinette or contact us for contact information.
• March 11th the Listowel Kinsmen are hosting 2 events ... a Paddy Fest Cornhole Tournament Grades 5-9, and a March Break Day Camp
• March 13th is Zone D’s Zone Conference
• March 14th is Paddyfest hosted by the Kinsmen Listowel Kinsmen Club
• March 16th is Zone F’s Zone Conference

To add events to the District 1 events calendar, please submit them to communications [snail] district1kin [period] ca

In Other News:

May 10th-12th is Spring Convention hosted by the St. Thomas Kinsmen at the Ramada Inn London. The Registration form is available under conventions on the District 1 website at district1kin.ca

Lastly we have a PRIZE ALERT!!!!

April 14 to 20 is National Volunteer Week. Playing a vital role in the inclusivity, strength and well being of our communities, thru the contributions of time, skills, empathy and creativity significantly enhances the quality of life we all strive for.

To recognize and celebrate the impact of more hands make lighter work, we encourage you to “bring a friend” to a March or April meeting, service project or social for your club. Send us the name of your invited guest or guests to governors [snail] district1kin [period] ca. If your guest is confirmed as a newly registered member by the deadline of October 31, 2024 - your name will go into a draw to receive a prize at FLC 2024 from the Kin on Track Team.

Good luck. Lets keep District 1 on the right track and continue to grow!!!!

We look forward to hearing from you.
Should you require help at any event, have shoutouts, questions or concerns, please submit them to governors [snail] district1kin [period] ca

Remember, this is your year ... CHOO CHOO!!!!

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