Be The Inspiration | November Newsletter
Published: November 8, 2023
Author: Esther Fischer
Category Tags: NEWS
WHEW! Time truly flies! As we come into our 2nd month of the New Kiwanis Year, I am excited to visit the Montana Kiwanis Clubs and view first hand all of your achievements in your community. Winter may slow me down, but you will see me at some point during my year as Governor. My word for my year is “INSPIRE!” We as Kiwanians should be the inspiration in our community and schools. A simple “GOOD JOB” or even a bright smile or a high five, can change a person’s day. Think about the simple little things that we take for granted, yet can mean so much to a person having a difficult day or year. Pay attention and look for the “tells.” “INSPIRE TO ASPIRE TO GREATER HEIGHTS!” What greater height in Montana? Our beautiful Mountains! I have a lapel pin for each of you that has the word “inspire” and the “I’s” are the mountain peaks. I look forward to sharing them with each of you! Keep up the GREAT WORK, it is truly “inspiring!”
Esther Fischer, MT District of Kiwanis Governor 2023-24
“BEEF UP” MONTANA
This program is designed to encourage membership growth within our clubs and in the Montana District of Kiwanis. We’ll also recognize those people who sponsor those new members. The Kiwanis year is broken into quarters and the club with the highest percentage of growth in each quarter will receive a beef package. The Club with the highest yearly growth will receive a beef meal cooked by me. It’s a FUN way to encourage growth and offer recognition to those that excel! As I travel around the state, you’ll get to meet “RED.” He’s “bullish” on members!!
If you need help or ideas on how to recruit new members, please contact me.
Ron Fischer, MT District Membership Chair
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CLUBS FOR BRINGING IN NEW MEMBERS:
Hamilton - 5
Anaconda - 2
Harlowton - 2
Kalsipell - 1
Bozeman - 1
THESE NEW MEMBER SPONSORS GET KUDO’S OF THE MONTH:
Troy Hanson - 3 new members sponsored - Hamilton
Andy Begger - 2 new members sponsored - Harlowton
Sandy Bowen - 2 new members sponsored -Anaconda
Julie Feist - 1 new member sponsored - Kalispell
Sharon Tudor - 1 new member sponsored - Bozeman
Sharon Holland - 1 new member sponsored - Hamilton
Membership & Engagement Chair - Ron Fischer
THE CHALLENGE....
For each member of the MT District to bring a new member into their club!! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
KIWANIS - A SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Bet you didn’t really think about the idea of treating your fellow man as being Biblical. Leviticus and Mathew both speak about “loving your neighbor as yourself.” Who in their right mind treats themselvespoorly? No one! So, we are asked to treat others as well as we treat ourselves. Service to others, caring, protecting...these come from God through the Bible. Think about it.
Human & Spiritual Values Chair - Julie Berg
Upcoming Events to put on your calendar now:
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE BELGRADE - FEBRUARY 23-25, 2024
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - JULY 3-6, 2024
DISTRICT CONVENTION IN MISSOULA - AUGUST 2-4, 2024
Meet the 2023-2024 MT District Team
Governor---Esther Fischer
District Secretary---Kristel Callahan
District Treasurer---Mary Williams
Governor-Elect---John Koppelman
Immediate Past Governor---Cherie Neudick
Lieutenant Governor-Division1---Sharon Gordon
Lieutenant Governor-Division3---Cheryl Peterslie
Lieutenant Governor-Division 4---Bob Keene
Lieutenant Governor-Division5---Elaine Stedman
Lieutenant Governor-Division 6---Marlene Robertson
Lieutenant Governor-Division7---Charles Wilson
Lieutenant Governor-Division 8---Garrey Allen
Lieutenant Governor-Division 9---Brad Schmidt
Builders Club Advisor---Anne Pichette
Key Club Advisors---Michelle Preston & Val Pachl
Circle K Advisor---K’Lynn Sloan Harris
RISE AND LEAD CAMP
Rise and Lead is a Leadership Camp that is scheduled for June 14-16, 2024 at the Beartooth Christian Camp in Columbus, MT. The campsite has been secured and the curriculum is being developed at this time. Leadership Site Coordinator, Angela Mendoza is heading up the project. Watch for information as we build this new program!!! It will be geared toward High School students. It is going to EXCITING!!!
PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR NEEDED
We’d like to THANK JESSICA KUIPERS for all of her work throughout the many years and wish her well with all of her endeavors. So now we need a new PR Coordinator for the MT District. If you are interested or know of anyone who would like to be involved and wishes to help promote Kiwanis in Montana, please contact us, so we can visit with you!