Dear Friend,

June was a busy month for us and July is shaping up to be just as exciting! So, mark your calendar and bring your enthusiasm for community improvement as we work together to change the world one child, one community at a time.

In this issue you will find:

• Inspirational Moment


• Kiwanis International World Service Medal Recipient 2009


• Celebration!: Birthdays and a Relocation


• Upcoming Events


• Kiwanis Club News


• New Membership


• A Club Member Feature: Rebecca Hansen


• Kiwanis International News: Convention Recap 2009


• Did You Know?: Fourth of July Facts


• The Fun Spot: Kiwanis International Presidents Trivia


• Membership Information

Inspirational Moment "All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. Work is not a curse; it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood and the measure of civilization." ~John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. (July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933)

Kiwanis International World Service Medal Recipient 2009 "Kiwanis International has named Colonel Donald Gray Heppner Jr., M.D. as its 2009 World Service Medal recipient. Heppner, deputy commander of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), was honored for his critical role in the development of a promising vaccine against malaria, one of the world’s most devastating diseases of children. The Kiwanis World Service Medal, established in 1985, recognizes individuals who devote a significant part of their lives to meeting the needs of others. “The malaria death toll in Africa is staggering, the equivalent of seven 747 airliners full of children crashing into Mount Kilimanjaro every day,” said Don Canady, Kiwanis International president. “Worldwide some 500 million children and adults are sickened with malaria every year. We eliminated malaria in the United States 50 years ago, so our children are no longer threatened. Now is the time to eliminate malaria everywhere. The children of the world deserve action.” Action is what Heppner has been taking since 1990, when he joined the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s (WRAIR) Malaria Vaccine Development Program. Heppner was both humbled and excited to work at an institute that developed vaccines to protect against deadly tropical diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis A, dengue and diarrhea. “Malaria kills 1 in 5 children born in Sub-Saharan Africa,” states Heppner. “Many children who survive severe malaria suffer life-long learning disabilities. The costs are borne by grieving mothers and fathers, their families and communities.” For these reasons, Heppner and others have devoted their careers to developing a vaccine to prevent malaria..." ~ Read the full article on the Kiwanis International website

Celebration! Join us in congratulating our club members on these recent and upcoming milestones! Birthdays Bob Porter - 7/5 Dick Hanauer - 7/9 Mary Shy - 7/17 Alex Hamling - 7/26 New Job and Relocation Congratulations to Alex Hamling who has accepted an offer at a hospital in Seattle, WA. He moves in late July. While he will be missed greatly, we are happy that he has been offered this wonderful opportunity. Alex plans to find a Kiwanis club in the Seattle area and we'll hopefully see him next year in Las Vegas at Kiwanis International Convention!

Upcoming Events To RSVP for any event, please either contact the RSVP Contact or email us at info@cincinnatikiwanis.org. Monthly Planning Meeting - Monday, July 13 - 6pm-7pm - Everyone is encouraged to attend, as this is where most of our club decisions are made. Each meeting we discuss our community projects, our charitable donations, and the planning of our events. If you like, bring an appetizer to share during the meeting. This Month's Host: Amy Zimmerman Where: 7294 Berwood Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45243 RSVP Contact: Amy Zimmerman Farewell Reception for Alex Hamling - Monday, July 13 - 7pm-7:45pm - This will be Alex Hamling's last Cincinnati Kiwanis event, as he's moving to Seattle, WA in late July. Come help us say farewell with a dessert reception. This Month's Host: Amy Zimmerman Where: 7294 Berwood Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45243 RSVP Contact: Amy Zimmerman Lunch N Learn: Kiwanis International - Monday, July 20 - 12:00-1:00pm - presented by Alyson Gerwe, Amy Zimmerman, and Brian Yacucci. Alyson, Amy, and Brian will fill us in on what happened at Kiwanis International Convention in June. You'll get to hear stories about the great things Kiwanians around the world are doing, the World Service Medal and Hero Awards recipients, how Kiwanis International is thriving and changing, and all the information about new service projects and ideas for our club. Where: BlackFinn, 19 East 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 RSVP Contact: Brian Yacucci Ronald McDonald House: Service Project - Monday, July 27 - 5pm–7pm - We will be serving dinner for the residents of the house, so they can spend quality time with their family or just relax after a long day at the hospital. After working so hard, we also get to eat dinner with the residents! Where: Ronald McDonald House Dining Room: 350 Erkenbrecher Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 RSVP Contact: Brian Yacucci Reds Game with Division 6 Kiwanis Clubs - Monday, July 27 at 7:10pm - Immediately following the Ronald McDonald House, we'll be heading down to the Great American Ballpark for a Reds Game. Those who bought tickets through Division 6 will be sitting together. RSVP Contact: Amy Zimmerman Freestore Foodbank: Power Packs for Schoolchildren - Tuesday, August 4 - 5:00-8:00pm - We will be volunteering at the Freestore Foodbank to help them pack the “Power Packs”. "Cincinnati’s FreestoreFoodbank created the Power Pack Program to feed hungry children by providing them with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to take home on weekends and school vacations... As of April 2009, Power Packs are being distributed weekly to approximately 1490 children in 34 locations in Kenton and Campbell County, KY and Hamilton and Pike Counties, OH." It’s been said, “A hungry child can’t learn and an uneducated adult can’t earn." Since at least 10% of kids participating in the national free or reduced-cost breakfast and school lunch program face food insecurity at home, it "becomes glaringly evident why programs like the Power Pack Program is essential in combating childhood hunger." More Information About the Power Pack Program Where: Freestore Foodbank, 1250 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 RSVP Contact: Bill Swanson Monthly Planning Meeting - Monday, August 10 - 6pm-7pm - Everyone is encouraged to attend, as this is where most of our club decisions are made. Each meeting we discuss our community projects, our charitable donations, and the planning of our events. Bring an appetizer to share during the meeting. This Month's Host: TBA - Interested in hosting? Please contact Brian Yacucci Where: TBA RSVP Contact: Brian Yacucci St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen - Wednesday, August 12 - 4:15pm–5:45pm - We are serving dinner at the St Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen on the second Wednesday of every month. It is fun, rewarding, and your help is greatly appreciated! The work includes preparing food, cleaning pots/pans, and serving food. Where: Parking is available in the fenced-in lot behind St. Francis Seraph Grade School, located on Liberty Street between Vine and Moore Streets. Enter the parking lot from Moore Street. RSVP Contact: Bill Swanson Ohio District Kiwanis Convention - Friday, August 14- Saturday, August 15 - “GROWTH MEANS MORE SERVICE” "That’s what it is all about as your 2009 District Convention Team prepares for the 92nd Annual Convention. Location of this year’s Convention is the City of Flight, the Home of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the world famous National Museum of the United States Air Force, and many other wonderful sightseeing places, in Dayton, Ohio. We are going to be headquartered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Dayton Convention Center. (If you stay at the hotel, parking is free). When is this big event happening? August 14-16, 2009. Check out all the registration details in this issue of the Ohio District Kiwanis Magazine." ~ Paul Price, District Convention Chair Where: Crowne Plaza Dayton, 33 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402 AND Dayton Convention Center, 22 East Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio Agenda and More Details: http://ohiokiwanis.org/Files/Districts/50/Documents/June_2009.pdf Register Online: https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1005729 ** All members are encouraged to attend. ** Check out the Club Calendar for more event details

Kiwanis Club News Event News from June and July Monthly Planning Meeting - Monday, June 8 - 6pm-7pm - Thanks to Tim and Linda for hosting the planning meeting in June. As always, you were inviting and gracious! At the meeting, gave $200 to the Hamilton County Parks District for the Special Olympics Torch Run event and $100 to the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation, as well as heard committee reports (membership, fundraising, service, service leadership programs) and District, Division and International news. St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen - Wednesday, June 10 - We served dinner at the St Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen. It is fun, rewarding, and your help is greatly appreciated! The work includes preparing food, cleaning pots/pans, and serving food. Lunch N Learn: Leading an Overcoming Life - Monday, June 15 - 12:00-1:00pm - presented by Lonnie Richardson. Pastor Lonnie Richardson inspired, motivated and empowered us to lead a life that overcomes even the hardest obstacles. The stories he told were amazing! Ronald McDonald House: Service Project - Monday, June 22 - We served dinner for the residents of the house, so they could spend quality time with their family or just relax after a long day at the hospital. After working so hard, we also got to eat dinner with the residents! Kiwanis International Convention - Wednesday, June 24-Saturday, June 27 - Kiwanis International Convention is an annual meeting of Kiwanians from around the world to vote for International officers and changes to our bylaws, as well as to share and learn best practices, get inspired by the good works of other clubs, and to meet your fellow Kiwanians. 4 club members attended and had a great time (see the Kiwanis International section below for ideas)! Freestore Foodbank Project - Tuesday, July 7 - 5:00-8:00pm - Six of us (Bill, Brian Y, Amy, Angie, Thanapat and Jim) prepared shipments of goods for agencies in need to be distributed to more than 160,000 people in southern Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. After the hard work, we met up with Alex Hamling at a Norwood restaurant for great cheeseburgers and good fun. St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen - Wednesday, July 8 - We served dinner to hungry neighborhood residents. It was fun and so rewarding! Both Bill and Jim were on the serving line. It felt like hundreds of people came through the line. Playground Enhancement: Peaslee Center - Wednesday, July 8 - Tim and Jim met with staff at The Peaslee Center to finalize plans for enhancing their current playground area. The plans will be presented at the Peaslee Center's July board meeting. The Peaslee Center is a community center with an in-house daycare in Over the Rhine at 14th and Sycamore. Read More About the Peaslee Center More past events....

New Membership We Need More Volunteers: Recruit New Members There are children and families in our community who are struggling. With a dedicated team of volunteers, we can help. Recruiting more people to join our team, means more life-changing service to the community. And with all of our projects going on, we definitely need the extra hands! Who should you invite to join? Anyone who loves serving their community, meeting interesting people, or developing leadership skills. Invite a friend, coworker or neighbor to our next service project or meeting. Anyone can attend a meeting or service project, so why not share your love for Kiwanis with them? Distinguished Member Status Current members who are on the path to achieving Distinguished Member Status: • Sopheap Sok (sponsored 2 members, 6+ service projects) • Alyson Gerwe (sponsored 2 members, 6+ service projects, attended 1+ Conventions) • Jim Gerwe (sponsored 1 member, 6+ service projects) • Brian Yacucci (sponsored 1 member, 6+ service projects, attended 1+ Conventions) • Jeanette Yacucci (6+ service projects, attended 1+ Conventions) • Amy Zimmerman (6+ service projects, attended 1+ Conventions) • Bill Swanson (sponsored 1 member, 6+ service projects) • Tim Gramke (6+ service projects) • Linda Gramke (6+ service projects) • Monica Espinal (6+ service projects) • Thanapat Vichitchot (6+ service projects) To qualify for Distinguished Member status, club members must: • Recruit two (2) new members, • Attend either a Mid-Winter Conference (April 25, 2009 - Columbus, OH), International Convention (June 25-28, 2009 - Nashville, TN) or District Convention (August 15, 2008 - Sharonville, OH), • Participate in six (6) Kiwanis service efforts, and • Financially support the Kiwanis International Foundation. Get Details About Distinguished Member Status

An Interview with Rebecca Hansen Each month we feature one of our club members so our readers can get to know the people who make up our club. Enjoy! This month’s featured member is Rebecca Hansen, a new club member. Rebecca was a member of Key Club, so the natural progression would be to join Kiwanis as an adult. She had been orbiting the Kiwanis for a few years, mostly due to Kelly (Krupa) Flick. Slowly, but surely, she was persuaded to finally make it official. So, in 2009, she finally became a member. She said she likes to "let it percolate for a few years" and doesn’t make quick decisions. It may have taken her a while to become a member, but has jumped right into the service projects. Rebecca enjoys the Ronald McDonald House service project, probably due to her love of cooking. Even with just becoming a member, Rebecca has already shown her leadership skills with taking charge of one of the dinners at RMH. She loves to cook and always brings scrumptious desserts. She puts a significant amount of time in each one she brings to share. Preparing desserts are Rebecca’s passion. Most of the dishes she brings to any Kiwanis event are from a new recipe. However, as more people pay her for cakes, she is force feeding friends a little less. But when in doubt - every occasion calls for cake. Prior to coming to the Cincinnati area, via Blue Ash, Rebecca spent the first half of her childhood in a Chicago suburb. She lived in the All-American brick house at the end of a cul-de-sac with a backyard. Her parents still live there. Rebecca now lives in a 100+ year old house in Pleasant Ridge, which is always a challenge. Luckily she loves to garden and do home repairs. Recently, one too many moths have met their doom at the ceiling fan...perhaps it is time for her to install window screens (on more than just the one window). If you show up at the wrong time, she will hand you either a shovel or a paint brush. She also tends to try to limit the amount of laundry while working around the house. Paint doesn't come out of clothes easily....for more details on this, you will need to ask her!! One surprising fact is that she has a secret crush…on Kermit the Frog! More club stars...

Did you know? Independence Day Should Have Been July 2 –July 2, 1776 is the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations. The written Declaration of Independence was dated July 4 but wasn't actually signed until August 2. Fifty-six delegates eventually signed the document, although all were not present on that day in August. Line of Descent – Actress Reese Witherspoon is a direct descendant of John Witherspoon, one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Witherspoon is pictured in a Barry Faulkner Mural, entitled "The Declaration of Independence," which illustrates 28 delegates to the Continental Congress of 1776. This newly restored mural is hanging in the Rotunda of the National Archives. Quoted from Archives.gov

The Fun Spot Kiwanis International Trivia The three men in the photos at right will be Kiwanis International Presidents at some point in the next 3 years (2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012). Match the photos at right with their correct names from below. To check your answers, go to the Kiwanis International Convention 2009 website (see link below). Names of the Next 3 Kiwanis International Presidents 1. Alan Penn (from the Ohio District) 2. Paul Palazzolo (from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District) 3. Sylvester Neal (from the Pacific Northwest District) Click here to see the answers on the KICON website

Membership Information
We always welcome new members to our team! If you are interested in becoming a member of Cincinnati Kiwanis, either contact a Cincinnati Kiwanis member or come to a meeting to fill out a membership application. Our membership is open to the public. New members means more volunteers working together to make a greater positive impact on our community...Learn more about Membership


Not a member, but want to come to our events? No problem! The public is invited and encouraged to join us for all our activities and events. Want another incentive to try out our lunch meetings? We buy lunch for prospective members 3 times as our guest (3 FREE lunches). Hope to see you soon!