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Kiwanians Lead The Way

September, 2015

If you are a leader, how are people describing you? Personal characteristics and expres-sive words such as intelligent, adaptable, strong role model, and communicator are admirable descriptors. Indeed they are qualities every leader should aspire to. Equally important, comes the ability to empower others, to develop strengths and skills that enhance overall performance, and to guide others in the notion that being a leader is not noun, but a full-fledged verb. A revolutionary leader means you have enthusiastic, energized followers. By modeling a team-play configuration, you tell others that you value their contribution, that you are open to honest and authentic dialogue and negotiation, and that you are actively foster-ing their self-confidence and success. An effective leader presents challenges as a learning tool so followers may hone and refine their skill sets and abilities. This strategy fosters in them a belief that they can step out of their comfort zone even at the risk of failure. Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Challenges strengthen their resolve to not only meet a goal but to exceed even their own expectations. True leaders work to bolster effective, clear communication. Whether it is verbal discourse, or a non-verbal message, personal connection is crucial in encouraging follow-ers to be passionate about goals, to feel included and to meet the call to action. One of the best ways a leader can boost a person’s confidence is a simple, “job well done.” Remember, if you aren’t a good leader, you won’t have followers. All that said, as a service organization, Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo is a leader. Its program has energized its members and helped them develop relationships within the community. These members are enthusiastic and fervent about club goals and projects. Kiwanis nurtures and adopts projects that will aid others (students, families, other organizations) to succeed. The club has taken on the responsibility (and it is a privilege) of harnessing the Citizen of the Year obligations and assignments. We are a well recognized club within the entire county that provides for our young people, whether it’s scholarships, clothing, school supplies and other necessities. We are called upon regularly by Historic Flight Foundation and other organizations to assist where needed. We have a longstanding reputation of integrity, hard work, and commitment. We lead in club numbers, service projects and team spirit. We can proudly proclaim, “We are leaders!” -Kim Voetberg

Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to

become better. -Bill Bradley

August 21-23

Portland, OR

The Pacific Northwest District Convention was held in Portland this year, from August 21st-23rd. The convention was a great opportunity to meet others in the district and see what was going on in other clubs. Following the opening session Friday morning, attendees had the option of choosing a number of forums. Some heavily attended forums covered topics like How to Invite Members to the Club, How to Interact With New Media, and How Young Professionals Kiwanis Clubs Operate. But the convention was not limited to forums. Throughout the convention there were a number of times to socialize. There was a little bit of dancing, some fundraiser games, and karaoke.

In addition to the socializing and learning we had a number of service activities. This year through one of the fundraising games (and with a last minute push during the Governors banquet) we raised $15,000 for Project Eliminate, our Kiwanis International Project (for our new members, check out www.theeliminateproject.org for details). We also raised another $4,000 for our Service Leadership Program outreach. In addition, throughout the convention, we were able to make 108 kids size blankets for various clubs to use in their projects.

We had a number of speakers throughout the session. We had a mix of motivational speakers and those with various ser-vice groups, including SIGN Fracture Care International, who helps provide cost effective surgical devices to heal fractures for those that may previously would not be able to receive care.

Overall, convention was great. We were able to learn about a number of topics, elect a Governor for 2016-2017 (Ron Myers from the South Whidbey club) and meet others throughout the district. I recommend anyone that wants to learn about Kiwanis as a whole would enjoy attending the district convention.

-submitted by Nora Lewis

Attending this year: Al Dantico, Nora Lewis,

Gary Webster and Nora and Jack Smith.

Saturday, August 22

The Mukilteo Lodge

As you all know, fellow Kiwanian Howard Phillips took an epic journey around the United States

on his motorcycle, meeting with veterans and their families, and bringing awareness to the

Wounded Warrior Project. Recently he returned home with many stories to share and with a

renewed sense of pride for the men and women who have or are currently serving in the

military.

So recently on a warm Saturday….it was a Welcome Back Party...Oh, no, it was a secret Happy

Birthday Party. Oh, no, it was...well it was a celebration of Howard’s commitment to bringing

awareness to the Wounded Warrior Project AND okay, it was a “We’re glad you’re home, safe

and sound” gathering, too. (AND a hurrah for our special friend….Skip Kidd!!! who joined us)

Howard and his Family

Judy Hinrichs enjoying a hike

up Mt. Rainier.

Darlene Conklé and

Kim Voetberg clowning

around at a Seattle

Sounders game.

Lou Hambrecht, Connie Reilly and Mukilteo

Chamber of Commerce interns were networking at

a Business After Hours at Wicked Wraps recently.

Cory Armstrong-Hoss and his sons, Cole and Sam

Pam Taylor attending a

Chateau Saint Michelle

Summertime Concert,

featuring Chris Isaak!

Awesome!

Paul, Daphne and Donna

Consuelo, Donna, Paul, Dana,

Joni, Judy and Nancy served a

home-cooked dinner for several

youth at Cocoon House last

month.

Steve, Al, Donna, Paul, Darlene and Ron

Connie, Steve and Friends.

CHEF

PAUL

Dana, Joni, Al and a Friend

September 29, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Casino Road Youth Development Center Join them as they celebrate the 4th anniver-sary of their opening. The CRYDC provides English Language and GED classes to new immigrants, nightly meals to kids, space for other agency programs like WSU’s FoodSense and more. Key note speaker will be Dennis Smith of United Way of Snohomish County. Appetizers, wine and free child care at the event. You may RSVP Merrie Babazedah at the YMCA office in Mukilteo: mbabaza-deh@ymca-snoco.org. Thanks Cory Armstrong-Hoss for letting us know.

If you have events you’d like to announce, email Kim Voetberg at: kimvoetberg@live.com for inclusion

in an upcoming Kiwanis newsletter.

September 5, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Historic Flight Foundation We are scheduled to provide our-services in the parking lot for the Historic Flight Foundation’s Vintage Air Weekend. Contact Gary Webster if you can volunteer your time. Dinner will be provided for all volunteers.

September 11-13 Lighthouse Festival This is the big one, boys and girls...our largest fundraiser of the year! ALL hands on deck, as we set up, prepare food, serve and clean up for the annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake! This year is the 50th anniversary of the Festival and we anticipate record crowds over the weekend. New this year...on Friday night (9/11) the Festival added another fireworks display, there will be a military and first responder gathering, and it’s Blue Friday in the Beer Garden...so the crowds may be more than we’ve seen in years past. Than Saturday we’ll have our usual busy day followed by a steady stream on Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed for GREAT WEATHER!

Salmon Bake Pre-Ticket Sale Locations: Mukilteo Chamber Office, Tropical Tan, Wellers Café, Allstate Insurance, Papa Mur-phy’s, Bank of Washington, Red Cup. $13

How acquainted are you with other Kiwanians?

Did you know this….

TILDA DOUGHTY

I am an only child. My husband is

one of seven children.

My family is huge into soccer.

Everything in the house stops

during the World Cup.

LAYLI LEWIS

I am not a candlelit dinner and

chocolates kind of girl. Give me a

beach, a Happy Meal and a pack of

Starbursts any day!

I’ve never eaten a pork chop.

VICKI ARNOLD

I put myself through college on a

Cross Country scholarship—Go

Nittany Lions.

I lived in Texas for 20 years; I

know where Willie Nelson lives.

REX CALDWELL

I worked for several weeks in

Germany on patrol in my US po-

lice uniform in 2000 when I was a

Kirkland Sergeant for the World’s

Fair Expo in Hannover.

“I’ve learned so much from my mistakes,

I’m thinking of making a few more.”

Fall is just around the corner (whaaa?) Here’s a nice, warm appetizer for a cool, rainy day.

Club members who

think outside the box.

Kim Voetberg’s Go-To Hot Artichoke Dip

ELBOW

2 cups of mayonnaise

2 cups of freshly grated parmesan

2 cups of freshly grated mozzarella

1 can of drained (chopped) artichoke

hearts

Chopped japelenos (to taste)

B 0 W

Mix all of the ingredients

together. Bake in a 350

degree oven until bubbly and

golden (about 30 minutes)

Enjoy!

Stick your neck

out….volunteer today!

Sept 2 Club Meeting 7:30 a Golf Course Sept 5 Vintage Air Wk-End 9:00 a to 5:00 p Sept 9 Club Meeting 7:30 a Golf Course Sept 11-13 Salmon Bake

Sept 16 Club Meeting 7:30 a Golf Course Sept 23 Club Meeting 7:30 a Golf Course Sept 30 Club Meeting 6:00 pm Spiro’s ***First Tues of every Month: Board Meeting @ YMCA (7:30 am). All are welcome to attend

Weekly Club Meeting

At: Harbour Pointe Golf

Course (Harbour Pointe

Blvd)

7:30 am to 8:30 am

***Last Wednesday of

the Month:

At: Spiros (on the

Speedway)

6:00 pm

To submit

photos or club

event

information,

email Kim

Voetberg

(kimvoetberg

@live.com)

Board of Directors Rex Caldwell, President Daphne Gellhaus, Vice President Skip Kidd, Treasurer Darlene Conklé, Secretary Cheryl Wynn, Asst Secretary Howard Phillips Layli Lewis Gary Webster Julie Martin Tim Taylor Paul Salas Tom Nielson Hospitality Committee Daphne Gellhaus, Beth Kerwin Community Service/Human Spiritual Value Al Dantico, John Luckvich Scholarships Tom Nielsen, Julie Martin Citizen of the Year Tim and Pam Taylor Everyday Hero Ron Johnson, Nancy Passovoy Camp Killoqua Steve Conklé, Howard Phillips, Nora Lewis Funding Requests Tim Taylor, Daphne Gellhaus, Skip Kidd Cocoon House Tim and Pam Taylor Speedway Clean-Up Dan Harbeck, John Luckovich, Al Dantico

Community Garden Lynette Gardiner, Dode Carlson National Night Out Cory Armstrong-Hoss Special Olympics Rex Caldwell Relay For Life Paul Salas, Gary Webster Seattle Children’s Hospital/KCCP MaryAnn Bury, Darlene Conklé PACKS for Kids Oran Smith-Osterman, Rex Caldwell Clothes For Kids Tilda Doughty Boys & Girls Club Golf Tourney Darlene Conklé, Nancy Passovoy Newsletter Kim Voetberg Historian/Scrapbook Judy Hinrichs, Consuelo Ledesma Membership and Club Growth Paul Salas, Darlene Conklé Key Club Advisors Kamiak Jennifer Mease, faculty Darbi Van Gerpen, club Mariner Scott Bayles, faculty Layli Lewis, club Builders Club Lisa Schamens-Reim, faculty Paul Salas, Nancy Passovoy, club Dictionaries Annie Johnson, Cal Johnson Christmas House Darbi Van Gerpen

Healthy Kids Day Ingrid Draper, Cory Armstrong-Hoss Adopt-A-Family OPEN Fundraising Paul Salas, Daphne Gellhaus, Gary Web-ster, Dana Wilbur Pancake Breakfast Paul Salas, Darlene Conklé, Annie Johnson, Pam Taylor P/R Gary Webster, Darlene Conklé, Kim Voetberg Gourmet Nuts Sales Gary Webster, Pam Taylor, Al Dantico Vintage Air Weekend Paul Salas, Steve Conklé Chamber Car Show Gary Webster, Paul Salas GA Day Gary Webster, Steve Conklé Salmon Bake Tim and Pam Taylor, Paul Salas Wood Distribution Dave Jones Risk Management Coordinator Steve Conklé, Rex Caldwell FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO SIGN UP FOR COMMITTEES, CONTACT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMIT-TEE CHAIRS LISTED ABOVE.