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Page 2PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT BUILDERJune - 2003Commitment to GrowthBy Sylvester NealPNW District Governor, 2002-2003PNW DistrictBUILDERThe Pacific Northwest District BUILDER(USPS 417680) is published quarterly by thePacificNorthwestKiwanisFoundation,Cleve Parker, Editor, 10184 SW Laurel St.,Beaverton,OR97005.Periodicals-classpostage paid at Beaverton, Oregon, 97005 andadditional mailing office.If you have comments or would like to submitan article for publication, send it to CleveParker,BuilderEditor,P.O.Box747,Beaverton, OR 97075. Original photographsmust be submitted (b&w preferred). No reproductions or negatives, please. For correspondence via e-mail, please use the addresseslisted on page 1.Builder Publication ScheduleIssueDeadlineIssueDeadlineDecember Nov. 10JuneMay 10MarchSeptemberAug 10Feb. 10SUBMISSION POLICY: Many clubs have sentus photos for the club notes page and havelater been disappointed when they not beenused. The following explains our needs andrequirements:1. Space is limited and not every picturesubmitted can be used.2. We prefer action shots of Kiwanians “inaction” performing community service. We tryto avoid what are known in the newspaperbusiness as “grin & grip” photos. These aredefined as two or more people looking at theI got an exciting e-mail from CharlieNordeck, the secretary of the DaffodilValley Kiwanis Club in Puyallup, inApril 2003. He told me about JimOwens, Executive Director of theC.A.S.T. Foundation, who had justpresented a program to his club.I set-up a meeting with Jim to seewhat Charlie’s excitement was allabout.JimisfromRenton,Washington. At our luncheon meeting,he detailed his fishing program forchildren with disabilities. Jimexplained how he had taken theFoundation from Renton to manyparts of the U.S. He explained how hisFoundation partnered with othergroups to bring a once in a lifetimeexperience to many children. Severalclubs in our District were already participants, and we discussed how PNWKiwanians might further get involved,especially those already runningcamps for disabled children. Threeterms he continually used caught myattention: Service, Underprivileged,and Children.He talked like a Kiwanian, acted likea Kiwanian, had the service spirit of aKiwanian, but he was not wearing theK. I simply asked Jim to join Kiwanis.The following week, I took him to theRenton Kiwanis club and introducedhim to the members. President EdwardTasca assigned Roxanne to be hismentor. I had the honor of inductingJim Owens into the Kiwanis Club ofRenton on Tuesday, May 27. Jimbecame the third member I have sponsored, or co-sponsored this year. I stillneed two more to reach five for myseat at the Governor’s Reserved Tablein Yakima. I do not think this will be aproblem, because I will keep “Asking”.When we bring new members intoKiwanis, we have a lot to offer. Weoffer opportunities. Opportunities formembers to meet new friends anddevelop lasting relationships, developbusiness contacts through networking,amplify their ability to serve others,enjoy the fun and fellowship of otherswith similar values, personal growthand leadership development, and asense of pride in serving the needs ofchildren worldwide.With only about three months to goin this administrative year, I am askingfor your special commitment to helpoffer the Kiwanis opportunity to othersso we can do even more service for ourcommunities. I am also asking clubleaders to consider undertaking theresponsibility of sponsoring a newclub. I have found that existing clubsare often made stronger by the newclub building experiencing. Anotherclub started every club in this District.It takes a President and a board to say,“Let’s Do It”. We have the resourcesto help, beginning with your Lt.Governor. We simply grow or we die.On to Yakima!We are very fortunate to haveAstronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar as ourfeatured speaker for our conferencethis year. We also have golf, baseball,museums, wine tours, Kiwanis forumsand fun for everyone. Check out therest of the Builder for more specificinformation. But most of all, we needevery club represented. There will besome very important issues, whichwill impact the future of our District.We need you. Please send in yourregistration early.As Doris and I continue our travelsaround the District, it brings greatpride to see the special services beingrendered. Our District is so specialbecause we have so many specialKiwanians.Thanks to all of you for yourcommitment to service.YOUR COMMITMENT COUNTS!camera while shaking hands or presenting anaward.3. We can not use photos clipped fromnewspapers at all. The quality just does notreproduce well. We must have original B&W orcolor photos to scan from.4. Pictures may be sent to us as ane-mail attachment if they are scanned atoriginal size, are scanned in gray scale at aresolution of at least 170 dpi and are submittedas a TIFF file.5. Pictures will not be returned. Please donot send us your only copy if you will needit later.CLUB SECRETARIES: Please send addresschanges for your club members on the individual’s membership record form to KiwanisInternational,Attn.:MemberServicesDept., 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN46268-3196POSTMASTER: Send address changes toPNW District Builder, P.O. Box 747, Beaverton,OR, 97075-0747Have YouMoved?We have been receiving a numberof Builder papers back due tonot having correct forwardingaddresses. If you have moved orare planning to move, please printyour name and new address below.NameAddressCityStateZip CodeSend this form with the addresslabel from page 1 to:MemberServicesDepartmentKiwanis International3636 Woodview TraceLand of Legends continued . . .and clubs who excelled during hisadministrative year. Our Circle K andKey Club Governors are invited tospeak at the Youth Luncheon onSaturday. Their presentations havealways been inspirational. Don’t missit!Governor-Elect Louise Regelin andDivision 50 Lt Governor Steve Emhoffhave organized excellent conventionforums for our education andenjoyment. Try to attend as many astime will allow, and take home newideas for your clubs.Our Saturday and Sunday DelegateSessions will be conducted inYakima’s historic Capital Theater.Yakima City Mayor Mary Place willwelcome you at the Saturday session.Two important issues will bepresented to your delegates: electionof our District’s 2004-2005 GovernorElect, and the District’s proposed duesincrease.The highlight of our conventionwill be Governor Sylvester Neal’sbanquet on Saturday night, and guesswhat? We have received confirmationfrom Lyndon B. Johnson Space Centerthat Dr. (Astronaut) Bonnie J. Dunbarhas accepted to be our speaker. Shewill certainly put you in “orbit”.Information concerning Yakima’sareas of interest will be located in ourHospitality Room located in the RedLion Yakima Center Hotel. We areconsidering “suggestion” boxes foryou to present constructive commentsconcerning the conduct and/ororganization of our convention. Yoursuggestions will be reviewed forinclusion in our after-action report.Your Host Committee’s goal is tomake your stay enjoyable, as well aseducational. Yakima Valley providesan excellent place for Kiwanis familyreunions and/or a mini vacation.See You In Yakima!DISTRICT CONVENTIONREGISTRATION MATERIALSNOTICE OF CHANGEIn past years, a copy of the District ConventionRegistration Materials have been mailed to each member ofthe District Leadership Team and each club President.Three sets of materials have also been mailed to each clubSecretary for distribution and use within the club.As we have done for the past several years, we alsopublish these same materials in The Builder. This year is noexception and you will find Registration forms for the 86thAnnual District Convention in Yakima elsewhere in thisissue.In the interests of economy, and because every Kiwanianin the district receives a copy of The Builder, we arediscontinuing the separate mailing of registration materialsto the district leadership, club Presidents and clubSecretaries this year.Yakima Convention Registration Materials have alsobeen posted to the brand new District Office Resource Areaon the PNW District website and are available fordownload there. Simply point your web browser to get access to these materials.

June - 2003PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT BUILDERMEMBERS COUNT AWARD WINNERS!!Page 3BE CENTSATIONAL!Richard M. Merck, Jr.Peninsula-PortmanWally MayVashon IslandGary McHaleRichmondChar TolliverRiverviewBill PackardClackamas SunrisersNeil A. WatsonParksville-Qualicum BeachAnita CleggWestbank-WestsideBill PetterKirklandBob FurnessWestbank-WestsideJackie TruaxMedfordRandy HermanGolden EarsBridgitte Griffin-SmithKlamath FallsBob HamlinCedar Hills, BeavertonBoyd Beynon'sKlamath FallsBob WeissNorth Central, SeattleTwila HillWest Valley, WillaminaJim McAllisterHistoric Downtown GreshamGordon BelsonSalemJewell BaileyHistoric Downtown GreshamLorraine SimkinsNewportDick VaughnHistoric Downtown GreshamWillie StewartTacomaClub President’s or Secretary’s signature for verificationCarlynn CappsHistoric Downtown GreshamHoward SimmonsSandpointForms will be accepted until October 15, 2003Cricket BoteroLongviewBrian BrokopKamiah KiwanisRichard FrombgenCentraliaEllen AshbaughTable Rock, Jackson Co.John FrucciSpokane ValleyKaren StoelScappooseErnie CarrRathdrum-LakelandBob JayneSpokane ValleyFinance NewsPete FelstedPascoJohn WaideWaldportPNW Finance & Fundraising ChairMichael QuennevilleVashon IslandKieth KlausLynnwoodJay BeckerVashon IslandJim MitchellSistersGovernor Sylvester wants to saythank you to every Kiwanianwho sponsors a new memberduring 2002-2003?Every sponsor of a new memberwill receive:1. A personal thank you note fromthe Governor.2. A “Centsational” CommitmentCounts elongated penny.3. Credit towards earning the 20022003 “Members Count” recruitingaward. Only one more new member needed!New Member’s NameSponsor’s Name Club DivisionAddressCity State ZipReturn to the PNW District Office at P.O. Box 747, Beaverton, OR 97075-0747 or Fax 503-644-3600By Chris KingMEMBERS COUNT!Have You Earnedthe2002-2003PNW District Recruiting Award?Simply recruit2newmembers during 2002-2003and receive this special“Members Count” pin.ACTUAL SIZE IS 1 3/4''Sponsor’s Name Club DivisionAddressCity State ZipNew Member #1 Date InductedNew Member #2 Date InductedClub President’s or Secretary’s signature for verificationReturn to the PNW District Offce at P.O. Box 747, Beaverton, OR 97075-0747 or Fax 503-644-3600Forms will be accepted until October 15, 2003DUES ADJUSTMENT SOUGHT BYFINANCE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF TRUSTEESDelegates to the 86th Annual District Convention, to be held in Yakima,Washington the weekend of August 14 – 17, 2003, will be asked to approve thefollowing amendment to the District Bylaws which would increase per capitaDistrict Dues over a five year period.The proposal calls for an immediate 5.00 per member increase from thecurrent 25.00 to 30.00 annually. For the next five years thereafter, District Dueswould have a step increase of 1.00 per year per member except that, in any yearthat the District’s Paid Membership exceeds 15,000 members, the step increasefor the following year would be suspended. The Paid membership of theDistrict, as of October 1, 2002 was 12,110 members.District dues were last raised by a vote of the House of Delegates at the 82ndAnnual District Convention held in Victoria, British Columbia. That bodyapproved an increase of 7.00 per member. As a result, District dues went from 18.00 to 25.00 per year on October 1, 1999. The membership of the District, atthe time that increase was approved, stood at 14,617 members.The dues adjustment that the District is proposing in 2003 has been madenecessary by the loss of revenue caused by continued membership losses. Thatloss in revenue is now exceeding 60,000 per year. The impact on the budget isaggravated, of course, by the normal inflation of the price of goods and servicesneeded to operate the District.Despite these losses, the Finance Committee is proud that, through diligentmanagement and cost-cutting measures, the District has been able to bring in abalanced budget every year since 1999. However, we have now reached thepoint where a increase in dues revenue is mandatory — if the District is to avoidunacceptable cuts in programs and services.If approved, the first year’s increase of 5.00 per member will restore approximately 60,000 a year to the district budget. The committee has also proposedstep increases of 1.00 per year for five years in order to inflation-proof the district in the future. That smaller step increases will also help member clubs intheir budgeting process and allow the District to avoid large dues increases inthe future. Because an increase in District membership would provide a positiveimpact on revenues, the amendment has a mechanism to suspend the yearlyincreases.This proposed amendment was adopted by the Finance & FundraisingCommittee at their meeting of November 1, 2002 held in SeaTac, Washington. Itwas submitted to the District Board of Trustees at their meeting of March 2, 2003which was held in Richmond, British Columbia. At that meeting, the Boardformally approved presenting it to the House of Delegates at the YakimaConvention in August.

Page 4PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT BUILDERJune - 200354th PNW Key ClubDistrictConventionApril 3-6, 2003Outgoing District Officers take the stage one lasttime. From left: Governor Shelby Weza, of Eugene,OR; Kathleen Walro, Secretary – also from Eugene;Jessica Dao, Bulletin Editor of Seattle, WA; andMelissa Andrada, Treasurer – also from Seattle.Portland, OregonAmong the many scholarship recipients honored bythe PNW Kiwanis Foundation were Becky Thilo ofCoeur d’Alene, ID, Robert Street IV of Canby, Oregon,Brian Egger of Beaverton, OR and Jenny Choi fro mNewport, WA.Key Club International Trustee Gre gSchuh of Murphysboro, Illinois broughtgreetings from Key Club International.Members of the 2002-2003 class of Key ClubLt. Governors stand on stage as they are officiallyretired.PNW Circle K Lt. Governor Katie Baker (ColumbiaDivision) presents flowers to little sister Kristin Bakerwho was retiring as Lt. Governor for Key Club Division34. Father Doug will take office as the Kiwanis Lt.Governor for Division 34 in October. (Editor’s note tothe Fife-Milton Kiwanis Club — We think this isworth a TRIPLE fine!)Governor-elect Louise Regelin installed the 20032004 class of Key Club Lt. Governors.Area Administrator Karen Boyle of Fairbanks, Alaskaworks the overhead projector while making apresentation to Key Club Advisors.One of the duties of being Key Club Governor ispresenting awards at the Saturday evening GeneralSession. Here, Governor Shelby Weza (l) does it witha smile!One of the most sought after awards at DistrictConvention is the Division Spirit Award given to theDivision that shows the most spirit during the entireconvention. One of the way that division membersoften do this is by wearing funny hats!Sometimes competing for the Division Spirit Awardalso means holding big signs and wearing featherboas!PNW Foundation President-elect BobCollison of Gladstone, Oregon presentedthe Foundation scholarships.Outgoing Lt. Governor Becky Thilo (Division 48) helpsGovernor Sylvester Neal retire the 2002-2003 class ofKey Club Lt. Governors.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT BUILDERCREACH OUT!WE TSBy Jim McAllisterPA C I FIWe Feel Good!Page 5Did you know that Kiwanis Clubs in the PacificNorthwest District have an opportunity to help ourSponsored Organizations and Programs (SOAP) such asCircle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids and Aktion Clubwithout even being a club sponsor?HJune - 2003N O RTPNW Circle K AdministratorApril 1, 2003 is the beginning of the CKI year. And on the 27th of May our firstnew CKI Club was chartered. Yes, the signs of new growth and energy arebusting out all over the Pacific Northwest District. My thanks to all in the Seattlearea that have made this new CKI club possible. The Pacific Northwest Districtheld the first ever LeaderScape weekend in our district.This KiwanisInternational program offers leadership training for CKI members. Twenty-fiveenergetic participants from three districts spent the weekend at Camp Killoquain Stanwood, Washington. The Facilitator was our own Wendy Fraser, Kiwanismember and past President of CKI. Becky Lea Ibach-Gunsauls, District Treasurerand Rachelle Strawther, District Governor assisted her. What a job they did. Allthat participated want to do it again next year and Kiwanis International waspleased with the attendance and strength of the workshop and agrees to workwith us again.The Pacific Northwest Foundation and the Canadian Foundation offered19 Scholarship to assist in the cost of the weekend for the students. CKI sends abig “THANK YOU” to both foundations for their support and promotion ofleadership skills for CKI. In the past the PNW sent one or two students each yearto Indianapolis for training. By hosting the weekend, we were able to increasethe number attending and bring in students from other districts. We had twostudents from Kansas and one from the Utah-Idaho District.Governor Rachelle has gotten the CKI year off to a wonderful start. She has anoutstanding board and a very talented group of committee chairs and committeemembers. You will want to be a part of this exciting team. My hat goes of to theCKI Club Advisors and to the College and University staff advisors. They are thefront line and what we do depends on their support, time, encouragement, andpatience. And you the sponsoring clubs are our key to success. With no sponsorsthere is no CKI. If your club is not now sponsoring a CKI and you have a collegeor university near you, I encourage you to explore the possibility. If you dare toget involved it will change the life of your club and you as a Kiwanian for the better. I have said it before, but will say again just how lucky I am to have the opportunity to serve as the District CKI Administrator. Dick Rust, AssistantAdministrator and I are ready to work with any Kiwanis club that wants tobecome a sponsoring club.I want to thank Mike Wallis for his years of service to the PNW Key Club. Hehas taken our sponsored programs to a new level and we are all better becauseMike gave us so much of his time. And to Teela Evans, we send congratulationsfrom each CKI member for her appointment as District Administrator for KeyClub. We look forward to working with you and taking our sponsored programsto an even higher level.Our students will soon be returning to their homes for the summer. A numberhave graduated and would make excellent members of your Kiwanis club. Invitethem, you will profit from their energy and enthusiasm and they will profit fromyour experience. Don’t let them slip into another service organization because wedid not ask.In October Bill Packard will become President of the Kiwanis InternationalFoundation. I challenge every Kiwanis club in our district to participate in theInternational Foundation. When we do we will get 5 matching scholarshipsinstead of the current one. We can pay tribute to the honor Bill brings to thePNW and help our CKI members at the same time. So as you prepare your clubbudgets for the 2004-2005 year, please put in funds for our InternationalFoundation, District Foundation and Canadian Foundation. Another way youcan help CKI and our other sponsored programs are by making a monthlydonation from your club service funds to the Out Reach program. This moneygoes directly to our sponsored youth with 75% currently going to CKI. Cleve hasdesigned a beautiful four color, embroidered banner patch for all clubs whodonate 120.00. Yes, now is the time to join in the fun and be a part of our CKIprogram. You will be glad that you did, I know that I am!Green & GrowingBy Rachelle StrawtherPURPOSE: To underwrite certain administrativeexpenses of Sponsored Programs at the District level nototherwise covered by their own dues or sponsorship fees.The funds also may be used to help with the non-reimbursedtravel expenses of adult and youth leaders for new clubbuilding and chartering.WHY YOUR CLUB SHOULD BE A SPONSORED YOUTH OUTREACH SUPPORTERYouth club administrative budgets are strapped beyond their means to generate fundsFunds available for this purpose from the Pacific Northwest District come from Member Dues and are limitedClubs who sponsor a Key Club, Circle K Club or other Sponsored Program should not be expected to have to underwrite the entiredistrict support for these clubs. Outreach opens the door for the involvement of every Kiwanis Club.Support of our Sponsored Programs are an investment in the future of Kiwanis. As our youth moves through K-Kids to Builders toKey Club and Circle K, the next logical step for them is membership in a Kiwanis Club. Every Kiwanis Club benefits from ourSponsored Programs – both in community goodwill AND as a source for future members.KIWANIS RECOGNITIONClub Ratings – 0.1 points on Club Monthly Report for each 1.00 contributed in a month(Minimum Monthly Contribution is 10.00 in order to receive credit)Banner Patch – A beautiful, four color, embroidered banner patch will be awarded to each club who donates a minimum of 120.00USD in any administrative year.HOW TO BECOME AN OUTREACH SUPPORTERSend at least 10.00 USD ( 16.00 Canadian) to the District Office marked “Sponsored Outreach.” (Pleasealso see Instruction #14 in the 2002-2003 Official Monthly Report Guidelines.) All contributions for the2002-2003 Administrative Year must be received by September 30, 2003. Contributions received after that datewill be credited to 2003-2004.In accordance with Kiwanis International policy, clubs may make contributions to the Outreach Fund fromtheir Service or Project accounts.Questions? Contact the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis InternationalPO Box 747Beaverton, OR 97075503-641-8869 mail@pnwkiwanis.orgCongratulations to the following clubs forqualifying to receive the2002-03 Outreach Banner Patchfor their club bannerPortland MetroPentictonRoss Island Early RisersHermiston - BreakfastThanks for supporting our sponsored programs!Keep up the good work!!Creating Opportunities withInternships and NetworkingC.O.I.NObjective: Create a database of information that contains contacts to Kiwanian members and informationabout their careers. Kiwanian’s have a wealth of information to share about their careers and our goal is totap this resource to insure the academic and professional success of Circle K members. Whether Kiwanismembers would be willing to answer questions about their career, offer internships, mentorships, or othercontacts for employment, this database will serve as a bridge between college students and Kiwaniansthroughout the district.We Need Kiwanian support:The goal is to have 75% of every Kiwanis club registered by July of 2003 sothat the database can be up and running by the 03-04 school year. We ask that every member take amoment to fill out the survey and give thought to what they believe they can offer to college students. Weknow that every member has something to offer and we are looking forward to hearing back from all of theKiwanis clubs throughout the northwest.Each club president should mail a single packet of completed forms to:Jordanna Chord; 525 Irwin; Anchorage, AK 99508PNW Circle K GovernorName:Employer:With 14 strong District Committee Chair appointments and a confident Boardof Officers, PNW Circle K is off to a great start! In the last month, I have seensignificant progress in the rebuilding of our District. From April 11th - 13th, 22Circle K’ers converged upon Camp Killoqua in Everett, WA, for a LeaderScapeconference. This was the first time that PNW has hosted this event, and what agreat job Becky Ibach-Gunsauls of WWU Circle K did in promoting it throughout the District.Seattle University Circle K will be officially chartered this May, celebratingwith a banquet on May 27th. Charter President Anh Coao and her office

E-MAIL: masmith@bellsouth.net C O N T E N T S NEWS FEATURES Yakima 1 Call to Convention 1 Governor's Message 2 Be CENTsational 3 Dues Adjustment 3 Key Club Convention Photos 4 Circke K 5 Green & Growing 5 C.O.I.N 5 Yakima Registration Forms 6 Yakima Accommodations 7 Delegatesr Form 8 Golf Tourney & Conv. Shirt Forms 9 Friday Niight in Yakima 10