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2024-2025
2023-2024
- Zone J Deputy Governor Tyler Williams
I grew up a Kin kid with my parents being Presidents of the Flesherton Kinsmen and Kinette clubs the year I was born 1967 , volunteering in the community and the social aspect was always present in our house. As soon as I became old enough I joined the Flesherton Kinsmen Club in 1988 , a couple years later I switched to the Chesley Kinsmen Club and have been a proud member ever since , first becoming President in 1993 and again in 2021, I've held every office except treasurer and chaired many events, our successful car show is among them.
We have a strong club here in Chesley and our Zone is doing well , I'm looking forward to meeting many new faces and promoting and building our zone over the next two years , I'm fortunate to have strong support from past DG Marty and will use his expertise
Tyler Williams
2022-2023
Excited be part of VIBE!
Kinette Club of Chesley, given by president, Deanna Harvie - 13 members
Hot food booth during the 3-day, Julyfest baseball tournament. Attendance at Club Leadership Seminar, Fall and Spring Leadership Conferences
Various donations to local community organizations in Bruce County
Park Project - playground at Bob Hutchinson Park is in Stage II of ongoing equipment installations
Hosted the Veggie Race at the Chesley Fall Fair Sept 10
Trivia Night fundraiser Sept 10 at Kinsmen Pavilion. Catered the banquet for Chesley Lawn Bowling Club
Fall and Spring bottle drives: October 19, 2022 and May 20, 2023
Sponsored and laid a wreath at the Remembrance Day Ceremony
Funspiel November 12, Yellowstone theme, annual curling event fundraiser was a success, yet again
Nov/Dec Meat Box fundraiser with meat packages put together by the Chesley Grocery Store
Nov/Dec Rheo Mint Smoothie fundraiser; Handed out Candy bags at the Chesley Christmas Parade
Annual Breakfast with Santa event Dec 3; Christmas Caroling at the Kinsmen Christmas Shut-in Dinner
Delivered Christmas cards to the local Care Homes; Salvation Army Christmas Kettle
National Day of Kindness: supplied free BBQ hotdogs and hot chocolate outside Chesley Grocery Store
Easter Egg hunt was held April 8, 2023 at Bob Hutchinson Park (donations to our ongoing Park Project)
Club member Mystery Tour - May 6, 2023. New Member Drive being planned for May 9th, 2023
Mother’s Day Gift Certificate(s) draw; supporting/sponsored by two Chesley businesses
Yard Sale & Bottle Drive combined events May 20, 2023 at the Dave Spencer Kinsmen Memorial Pavilion
Food booth by donation at the pavilion for the Community Classic Foot Race coming up May 27, 2023
Considering spring or summer outdoor sing-song of old time favourites at Long Term Care Home
Kinette Club of Chesley will celebrate their 30th Anniversary June 17th, 2023
Fish Fry Event taken over from and with the help of the Kinsmen Club of Chesley, mid-July 2023 date TBD
Kinsmen Club of Chesley given by president, Rob Hatten - 28 members
Held very successful Community Classic family foot race, Julyfest slow pitch baseball tournament,
Car Show, Crop Project, Fish Fry, Men’s Only Steak Night dinner with live and silent auctions,
Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Shut-In Dinner, Kick-Boxing Tournament
Stewards of Bob Hutchinson Award. In his memory (2005) to recognize outstanding Citizen of the Year
New Splash Pad is completed and was well received by the moms and children of Chesley
Community Playground across near the Pool is to be replaced for summer 2023
Kinsmen Club of Teeswater given by Carl Benninger - 20 members
Held the following events:
Kids Fishing Derby
Halloween spook house and the Kinsmen's spook lane at the fair grounds
Helped the local Agricultural Society with the local Fall Fair
Men’s Only Steak Night with live and silent auction
Host of the Santa Christmas Parade
Donated to local charities
Big membership drive is in the works
KInette Club of Walkerton, given by Lisa Wells - 15 members
Dress resale event with help from the prom committee was a great success.
The Kinette Club of Walkerton were pleased to present the prom committee with a cheque for $750
Quilt Draw Raffle in partnership with and for the Saugeen Hospice. Together, raised $4900
Mother's Day gift? Bring her to Sip, Sparkle & Spence in Walkerton on Saturday, April 22, 2023
Proceeds from Sip, Sparkle & Spence event go toward the club’s $10,000 pledge in support of
the Market Garden.
Elmira Chicken Sales fundraiser was a success
Survivor Wine draw
Norm & Lenore Chocolates sales fundraiser. Held a Visit with Santa + treat bags
Donated $2000 to the Walkerton Food Bank
Kinsmen Club of Walkerton given by Jeff Goulding – 20 members, 3 new members
Thanks were extended to the Kinette Club of Walkerton for hosting Zone J Spring Conference 2023All meeting thus far in 2022/2023 met quorum (attendance average 12 – roster is at 20)
Past events - 2022 Santa Claus Parade
Dirt Pigs Baseball tournament held Aug 17th with help from the Walkerton Optimists
Upcoming events – Mar 4 – Brocton Citizen of the Year Award
Sat. March 18 – attending the Owen Sound Attack game with Chesley and Kinsmen Club of Teeswater
Catch the Ace draw – held every Sunday with the Walkerton Legion
Sat. July 8th – hosting 2023 Zone J Perc Dawson golf tournament at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
2021-2022
Let this year be one of rebuilding our clubs, meeting in person, participating in projects, fundraising and community service, all in real time and not virtually. Let's get real.
2020-2021
HAPPY 2020, ya right? The last 3 seasons of 2020 will be remembered as "Everything Cancelled". Our lives were changed dramatically due to the Covid 19 World Pandemic. Now it is our responsibility to restore life as we knew it to a new normal. Do not become discouraged. We are all in this together, so be supportive, be patient and be kind. Here's hoping 2021 brings us all health, happiness and prosperity. 'Tis a brave new world we live in.
YIK...Marty Fitzpatrick D1 ZJ DG
2019-2020
Happy 2020!
Can you believe that Kin is celebrating 100 years in February!
Wow! I look forward to seeing what all the clubs will be doing to celebrate!
Also...mark your calendars!
Zone conference will be Saturday, March 7th hosted by the Walkerton Kinsmen.
More details to follow!
Keep me up to date with all your events!
YIK,
DG Lisa
HELLO ZONE J!
It is September and all the clubs are starting up their meetings.
Alyssa and myself are making our way to each club this month and doing Executive installations.
We look forward to visiting each of you!
Don't forget to let us know of your events so we can come on out and lend a hand!
YIK,
DG Lisa
2018-2019
Fall is slowly working its way to the "W" word and as we go to FLC Lisa and I have either visited or installed all the clubs in Zone J. As a team we have seen how unique each club is.
Now preparations are being planned for Santa Claus parades, shut in dinners, breakfast with Santa and a lot of everything Christmas.
Before this we hope to have a presidents round table and perhaps a zone social before the white stuff flies.
What an Awesome Year We Have Had
As I get ready to go to Spring Convention I am thinking back to the many meetings and events that I have had the pleasure of attending or hearing about in our Zone.
We have seen what a difference the Walkerton Kinettes can make in the lives of their fellow Kin through a Charity BBQ , we saw the Walketon Kinsmen Splash Pad come to fruition one year early, Tara Kinettes held a successful Shopping Day event again this year, Chesley Kinsmen once again held an awesome Agrifair, Paisley Kinsmen held another great Maple Syrup festival with a great an exciting Lumber Jack Show to name just a few.
Robert and I hope to be able to attend just as many great events next year.
There Is A New Deputy Governor Joining Me Next Year
This past weekend Robert Fitzell was voted in as the other Zone J Deputy Governor. Congratulations Robert. I am so excited to have a partner next year. We are going to have an awesome year!!!
Elaine
Accredited Delegate Forms
You may be asking yourself why the Deputy Governors are badgering you to make sure that your forms are in on time. Well we want your club to have a vote, whether it be at a FLC or Spring Convention or your own Zone Conference. If we have no form completed, your club has no vote.
Your accredited delegate may be someone from your club that is attending one of these events or it can be another member of a club that you trust with your vote. Remember that this choice must be recorded in your minutes, the president and secretary must both sign the form and please let them know that you have chosen them to represent your club.
I hope to see all of the accredited Delegate forms fly into my inbox for our own Zone conference but also for Spring Convention.
YIK
Elaine Johnston
2013-14 Zone J Report
Report from 2013-14 Deputy Governors:
Hello fellow Kin,
Things are just getting started here in Zone J as most of us take a break over the summer months.
There were a few of us that were busy in the community though. Our newest club to Zone J, The saugeen Shores Kin held a "Touch A Truck" event this past August with all proceeds going towards the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre World War I trench Exhibit. They also handed out Canada flags and pins on Canada day as their "Day of KINdness" The Walkerton Kinsmen and Kinettes paired up to serve breakfast to 500 people at the Cargill Homecoming. The Chesley Kinsmen had another great Julyfest weekend(ball tournament, beer gardens and car show on the Sunday of the July long weekend).
The Walkerton Kinsmen have been busy bunch of men planning their third annual Jailhouse Rock Sept 12&13th. This year they are breaking out of the Walkerton Jail and moving the event to the community centre. That isn't the only big change, they have also added an extra night so it will run friday night and saturday. Friday night you will enjoy the Boots & Heart Emerging artist Award winner The Reklaws starting at 9:30pm. Saturday is a packed day with doors opening at 1 pm. You will enjoy hearing artist such as Casey Shewfelt, Miles of Bone just to name a couple and the evening end with David Wilcox. You can enjoy these two days for just $35.00. Proceeds from this event go to support the Kinsmen Splashpad! Hope to everyone there.
YIK
Elaine Johnston
Mike Walsh
Zone J DG
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Up Coming Kinette Events
December
8/12 Breakfast with Santa for more info check out Chesley Kinette Facebook Page
8/12 -Buisness Gala Evening (for local Businesses) Tara Kinettes
Skating with Santa Tara Kinettes details to follow
Tara Kinettes Home Shopping Day - November 17, 2012
We had 29 vendors of various types: direct sales companies, craftors, bakers, chocolatiers, artisans etc,. We had a steady stream of people through out the day, it was our 2nd annual Christmas Home Party Show & Shopping Expo and look forward to holding our 3rd annual next year. Becca Simpson, Chair of the Home Shopping Day Committee
Here are a few photos from the event
- 2012-Tara-HomeShopping-2.jpg (Tara Home Shopping 2012) Δ
- 2012-Tara-HomeShopping-3.jpg (Tara Home Shopping 2012) Δ
A Word from the Deputy Governors
Today, November 11, 2012, we remembered those who are fighting, who fought and still live and especially for those who fought and lost their lives so that we can enjoy peace. Never forget those who have gone before us.
The Portrait of Honour Song was sung today at the National War Museum - check out more updates on Portrait of Honour here
DG Cheryl Toohey
Up Coming Kinette Events
November 17, 2012 - Tara Kinettes Home Shopping Expo click here for more information
December 8, 2012 - Chesley Kinettes Breakfast with Santa at the Klages Mill
Chesley Kinettes held their Annual Darlene's Kinspiel, in honour of the late Darlene Gardhouse, a former Chesley Kinette.
The theme was 80's. There were three draws and much fun to be had. Lunch and supper were provided by the hard working Kinettes.
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Check out more photos on the Chesley Kinette Facebook Page
Chesley Kinettes had their Annual Trivia Night at Klages Mill in Chesley. They had 11 teams come out and play. Costumes ranged from Richard Simmons' Crew to 70's to Star Wars to WWE fighters.
The first place winners were Team B&L and second place winners were Team Star Wars. Best dressed winners were Team Wrestlemania.
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Check out more photos on the Chesley Kinette Facebook Page
DG Cheryl
My team members this year are Henry Paliga – Cystic Fibrosis Director; Jane Godin – Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Walsh - Membership Director, and Karen Coutts – Awards Chair.
Welcome to year 2012-2013 it is going to be an UP year for Zone J as we embark on a journey to bring Kin to great heights.
You can find email the Zone J Deputy Governors at zonejdg [snail] gmail [period] com - Find us on Facebook Zone J Kin Page – And Follow us on Twitter, coming this fall.
Zone J clubs are taking a break for the summer in regards to events but come Fall watch for our Kin fun filled events!
2011-2012
Join us on Facebook! Our group is simply called Zone J Kin. Everyone is welcome - watch for events, photos, and news from our clubs.
President's Round Tables went very well - thank you to the clubs that came out. We hope that you found the opportunity for discussions helpful. Hopefully these will become a regular occurance in our zone - if you have any suggestions please let us know! Thanks again to the Walkerton Kinsmen for the use of their KinHall for these meetings.
Great job by the Chesley Kinsmen for hosting Zone Conference on St. Patrick's Day. Unfortunately the only competition entered was the joke-off...and even that only had 4 out of 10 clubs participating. We'll look to improve that next year! For those of you who weren't there, you missed our special guest: National President Dave Ronson joined us, in honour of the Chesley Kinsmen's upcoming 75th Anniversary. Attach:ZC2012
Congratulations and welcome aboard to Deputy Governor-elects Cheryl Toohey from the Chesley Kinettes, and Mark Ballagh from the Teeswater Kinsmen (returning for his second year). The fact that we have young members in our zone that are ready and willing to take on this role for two years speaks well to the level of support that they receive from each of the clubs in the zone. Let's not let them down...this is a group effort.
Mobster Mayhem 2012 is the theme for this year's Spring Convention. Please take time on the May long weekend to attend at least part of the proceedings, and let your club's voice be heard. It really is a great opportunity to find out more about what's happening in the association. Gala registration is only $60 - if you get in by April 6th. The Convention Galas are amazing events...and a super time to network. We're looking forward to the recognition that several local Kinettes will get this year...as they are working on their Diane Rogers Kin Pride Awards. Way to go, ladies!!
If your club has not given us completed proxy forms, we will be in touch soon to get one! Governors Dan and Colleen have made it their mission to have proxies from every club in the district for both District and National conventions this year. Speaking of National, Kinvention is in Peterborough this year, and the Peterborough Kinsmen are PUMPED about hosting the Association! Check out kinvention.ca for more information about what they have planned.
Good luck to all of the clubs that are heading into their major events at this time of year...we hope to see you soon! Don't forget to take pictures, and get them into your local paper, KinshipOne, and Kin Magazine...we're doing great work in Zone J, it's time for us to be proud of it.
Let's REV it up!
DGs Karen Coutts and Mark Ballagh
Zone J Club addresses
Chesley Kinette Club P.O. Box 458 Chesley ON N0G 1L0
Chesley Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 277 Chesley ON N0G 1L0
Hanover Kinsmen Club Box 20151 Hanover ON N4N 3T1
Paisley & District Kinsmen Club Box 4 Paisley ON N0G 2N0
Tara & District Kinette Club R.R. #2 Tara ON N0H 2N0
Teeswater & District Kinsmen Club Box 167 Teeswater ON N0G 2S0
Walkerton Kinette Club P.O. Box 1175 Walkerton ON N0G 2V0
Walkerton Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 102 Walkerton ON N0G 2V0
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