We change lives of Canadians everyday! We help people become stronger and overcome adversity by what each and every one of you accomplish in your respective communities. Thanks to Kin like you, we make Kin Canada and our communities a great place to live. You are phenomenal because you never stop caring and giving back.

It is with great pride that I am officially announcing my candidacy for the position of Kin Canada’s National Vice President for 2012-2013. Serving on your National Board as a Director for the past two years has been one of the greatest experiences of my Kin career. It is time to give back to you the members; the ones who really make a difference everyday.

Our campaign is all about you.

I look forward to hearing about the phenomenal service and projects you continue to provide your communities. I plan to speak and communicate with as many of you as possible over the course of this campaign to use your input and ideas, as well as your concerns, so that I can truly represent the most phenomenal people in the world…Kin.

Please take the opportunity to contact me through my website at www.jamesfornvp.com, email at doerrjames@gmail.com or phone at 807-628-7202. I want to hear from you because you count! Together, we will continue to change lives and maintain Kin Canada as the leading service organization in Canada!

I respectfully ask you for your support and ask you to join our phenomenal team to elect James Doerr NVP 2012 in Peterborough.

Thank you/merci

James Doerr

Maple Leaf Award
Outstanding Maple Leaf Award
1995/1996 President of the Hill City Kinsmen
1996/1997 Ritchie Senior Bulletin Award (National Award)
2005/2006 President of the Hill City Kinsmen
2006-2007 Ritchie Senior Bulletin Award (National Award)
2007/2008 Deputy Governor for Zone 4
2007/2008 Keith Large Outstanding Kinsmen Deputy Governor Award
2008/2009 District 2 Vice Governor
2009/2010 District 2 Kinsmen Governor
2010/2012 National Director District 2

February 23, 2011
To all Kin Canada members,
Re: National Risk Management Committee
The National Risk Management Committee is once again looking for a new member to join ourteam. This position will take effect as of the June face to face meeting.
As a member of the National Risk Management Committee (NRMC) you will be:- Asked to complete a three year term- Participant in conference calls as required- Participate in a face to face meeting every June at Kin HQ. This years meeting will takeplace June 3rd & 4th. Expenses are paid as per the National budget.- Responsible for the research and education of Risk Management issues related to theAssociation.- The liaison between the National Risk Management Coordinator, the DG’s, the DRM’sand the club members.
Our Goal is simply, MINIMIZE THE RISKS, PROTECT THOSE AROUND US.
“RISK MANAGEMENT DONE WELL IS RISK MANAGEMENT DONE BY EVERYONE”
For more information on the NRMC please review the National Risk Management CommitteeRole and Mandate document and the NRMC application form found at www.kincanada.ca underthe risk management section or contact me at mnieson@kincanada.ca.
Deadline to apply will be April 1, 2011.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mélanie NiesonNational Risk Management Coordinator

Thunder Bay Fort City Kinettes

present

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Sunday April 17, 2011

9am – 1pm

Moose Hall – Fort William Road

More information to follow….

Penny Lees-Smith

Candidate for National Vice President 2011

April 19th 1960 – April 19th 2010

“Better late than never!!”

The Vermilion Bay Kinsmen will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on March 12th 2011 at the Bayview Hotel.

6:00pm Cocktails

6:30pm Dinner

$60/Couple (Semi-Formal)

Please call Scott at 807-227-2904 for tickets or info.

CF fundraiser from Vermilion Bay & Area Kinette Club. Car flags cost $20.00. Great for conventions. Let’s see how many kin we have in one area. No recommended for highway use. Please contact President Debbie Kruger neildeb@drytel.net 807-223-3042 for more information or Lori Miles hrblockdryden@shaw.ca 807-221-7667.