Kim Jocelyn Dickson, author of The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence, believes that every child begins kindergarten with a lunchbox in one hand and an invisible toolbox in the other. Drawing on her experience as a parent and educator along with recent research in neuroscience, Kim explains why and how reading aloud from birth is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.
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Don Hector receives the cheque from the chair of Finance and Fundraising Committee, Chuck Scott and club secretary Kathryn Jordan
The club donated $1000 to the Chatham-Kent & Lambton Children’s Water Festival. This year the festival will be held from October 4 – 6 at the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. If you would like to volunteer during that event, please get in touch with Chuck or Don Hector, the Festival Coordinator at cklwaterfestival@gmail.com or 226-881-2453. More info at www.cklwaterfestival.com
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The nominations committee had exciting news during our meeting of Sept 8. We have a full slate of nominations for the executive 2022-2023. The vote will be during our upcoming meeting on September 21st.
Happy Labour Day weekend everyone! As a retired teacher, this always seemed like New Year’s to me but I must confess to a great relief that I am not preparing to return to schools on Tuesday.
There are a few items of interest for you:
1. From Debbie Colquhoun – “As I am working, I will not be at the meeting on September 8. But I wanted to use this opportunity to thank everyone involved with another successful Kiwanis Staples back to school barbecue. To those that donated, to those that volunteered, or helped in anyway, a sincere thank you. A special thanks to Kathie and Chuck, who’s expertise was so very much appreciated! It was a great day!”
Wednesday Oct 5 6:30 pm–8:00 pm – Kiwanis Meeting: A new Kiwanis year~ Quick Review of the Strategic Plan at this meeting. Distribute the Youth Protection Guidelines to each member (required). Guest Speaker: Brent Wilken, Come Together CK
More hands mean more opportunities to help kids. It’s why the Kiwanis Club of Charlton-Alexandria, Jamaica, in the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District is participating in Two For Two. The club just scored a US$200 gift card to the Kiwanis Family Store by meeting with two prospective members this month. Get started today at kiwanis.org/twofortwo. … See MoreSee Less
We posted the results from our Musical Theatre students earlier. Thanks to Pam Allen from OMFA, we can share here the Piano and Voice results from the students that participated in the Chatham Kiwanis...
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Recording Meeting Sept 21
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Invisible Toolbox
Kim Jocelyn Dickson, author of The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Birth to Adolescence, believes that every child begins kindergarten with a lunchbox in one hand and an invisible toolbox in the other. Drawing on her experience as a parent and educator along with recent research in neuroscience, Kim explains why and how reading aloud from birth is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.
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C-K Kiwanis working with Dolly Parton’s book program
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Recording Meeting Sept 8
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Support for Water Festival
The club donated $1000 to the Chatham-Kent & Lambton Children’s Water Festival. This year the festival will be held from October 4 – 6 at the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. If you would like to volunteer during that event, please get in touch with Chuck or Don Hector, the Festival Coordinator at cklwaterfestival@gmail.com or 226-881-2453. More info at www.cklwaterfestival.com
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Nominations Officers 2022-2023
The nominations committee had exciting news during our meeting of Sept 8. We have a full slate of nominations for the executive 2022-2023. The vote will be during our upcoming meeting on September 21st.
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September Update
Happy Labour Day weekend everyone! As a retired teacher, this always seemed like New Year’s to me but I must confess to a great relief that I am not preparing to return to schools on Tuesday.
There are a few items of interest for you:
1. From Debbie Colquhoun – “As I am working, I will not be at the meeting on September 8. But I wanted to use this opportunity to thank everyone involved with another successful Kiwanis Staples back to school barbecue. To those that donated, to those that volunteered, or helped in anyway, a sincere thank you. A special thanks to Kathie and Chuck, who’s expertise was so very much appreciated! It was a great day!”
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School Supply Drive BBQ
Some pictures taken at our Staples/Kiwanis BBQ in support of our local back to school supplies drive.
Post to be archived at 4:02pm on Monday October 3rd, 2022
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The Kiwanis Club of The Seaway, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, has donated funds to the Aamjiwnaang Athletic Club and the North Lambton Community Heath Centre’s mental health support program. #KidsNeedKiwanis blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2022/08/07/seaway-kiwanis-supports-local-groups/
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Seaway Kiwanis supports local groups
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The Seaway Kiwanis Club has donated a total of $12,000 to a couple of local initiatives.
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More hands mean more opportunities to help kids. It’s why the Kiwanis Club of Charlton-Alexandria, Jamaica, in the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District is participating in Two For Two. The club just scored a US$200 gift card to the Kiwanis Family Store by meeting with two prospective members this month. Get started today at kiwanis.org/twofortwo.
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Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival
Annual Music Festival organized by the Kiwanis Club in Chatham-Kent
2 months ago
More results from OMFA
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We posted the results from our Musical Theatre students earlier. Thanks to Pam Allen from OMFA, we can share here the Piano and Voice results from the students that participated in the Chatham Kiwanis...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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First results Provincials
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Congrats to Jessica Chalmers, Matthew Holdaway and Rosie Rankin with your results!Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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