Newsletter | November 2024

New England Bermuda District Information

Newsletter from Governor Kristin:

Editor’s note: I encourage you to read the very informative District Newsletter from Governor Kristin. There is a great deal of information in it including many of the things clubs do to support their local communities. Governor Kristin has mentioned on more than one occasion, if you see anything one of our fellow clubs is doing, please don’t be afraid to try it with your own club. Read full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/40vO2UU.

Newsletter from Lt. Governor Laura

Please take the time to read the outstanding and informative Newsletter that our current Lt. Governor Laura publishes and shares online. It not only provides important dates and upcoming events, but gives some shares insights into Kiwanis in general, along with the many things that Kiwanis Clubs do in support of their local communities. View newsletter highlights below…

• Governor Kristin Office Hours – Weds 11-7-24 at 7:00. Virtual Meeting via Zoom here.
• District Mid-Winter Conference Dates – March 21-23, 2025 Holiday Inn Portland, ME
• Division 4 Council Meeting – 11-17-24 6:00 PM 
• Membership Webinar Series information – Great opportunities to learn how to retain members and gain new ones. 

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Exciting News for Kiwanis Year 2024-2025

Distinguished Club and Member Requirements

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Lebanon, NH /White River, VT Club Building 

You may recall in recent editions of this Newsletter there was a request for members to help in a New Club Building for the Lebanon, NH/White River Junction.  We are currently about half-way to our goal of 15 Charter Members for the club and could use some assistance. We have some dedicated District Membership Committee Members who will continue to work on building this club.  Stay tuned for updates and certainly if you are interested in helping you can contact Bob Willey [email protected].

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New England and Bermuda News Club: 

Immediate Past Governor Eli Rivera of the Kiwanis Club of Keene along with Lt Governor Jeff Coburn of the Kiwanis of Claremont NH had the privilege of visiting Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHAD) to give the pediatric ophthalmic department a donation of $12,354. It would have not been possible without the amazing NEBD Kiwanians support. Thanks to all the Kiwanians that participated during the 2023-2024 First Lady’s auction and the matching funds by KFNE. This is the first donation of it kind that was earmarked for the pediatric ophthalmic department and they could not thank us enough for the gesture. Director of Development for Child Health Initiative Polly Anton, Dr.’s Janine Eagle and Erin Salcone joined us to recieve the donation. We also learned that Dr Salcone was sponsored through a grant, while interning at CHAD, by Kiwanis to travel to Ecuador as part of her internship. Thank you! Look forward to an everlasting partnership and support for NH’s Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.

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Camp Sunshine:

Several members of the New England and Bermuda District recently visited Camp Sunshine,and provided lunch compliments of Texas Roadhouse. Camp Sunshine is sponsored by Kiwanis. They did this during the Leadership Camp which was held in October on Sebago Lake in Maine.

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Promoting Other District Clubs Events: 

Mashpee Kiwanis 

Mashpee Kiwanis is doing its second annual November Calendar Raffle – one winner every day!

• $10 donation per chance.
• Great prizes thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and friends. Venmo, PayPal, cash and checks are accepted. #KidsNeedKiwanis

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Mount Washington Valley 

Kiwanis Angels and Elves 

Angels and Elves has been a project of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley since 2003. The goal is to provide gifts during the holiday season to more than 700 underserved children in Mount Washington Valley who might not otherwise receive presents. Kiwanis members coordinate a valley-wide network of generous individuals, organizations and businesses who contribute their time, money and resources.

This year the location is at Building B2, Settlers Green across from Famous Footwear

For those who may not know Angels and Elves is the MWV Kiwanis program that brings Christmas cheer to children who  may not otherwise get to enjoy the season.

Elf Headquarters dates and hours of operation are:

• November 1st-November 29th on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon -5:30PM
• December 2nd-December 18th, open every day, including Saturday and Sunday from 11AM -5:30PM.

More details…

• Last day to apply is December 2nd
• Last day to drop off gifts is December 5th.
• Elf Headquarters closes on Friday, December 18th.

How to participate in Angels and Elves:

You can request an application for a child by emailing: [email protected]. If you wish to sponsor a child or volunteer at Elf Headquarters or have other questions related to sponsoring a child please contact us at: (603) 356-5512 or drop by Elf Headquarters during operating hours. Additional information can be found on the Angels and Elves Facebook page.

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These articles are a sampling of things other clubs in your New England Bermuda District are doing and you are certainly welcome to participate in. If you are interested in things fellow Kiwanian Clubs have done or will be doing, we encourage you to follow New England Bermuda District Kiwanis on Facebook.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2504886916.

Additionally, you can visit the New England Bermuda Kiwanis Webpage 

New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis

If you would like to see anything additional in this Newsletter regarding Kiwanis, please let Bob Willey know [email protected]