KERN MEMBER HONORED BY KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

At the Tehachapi DCM on September 15th, 2004-05 Div. 33 Lt. Gov. Joe Whitby presented to PSDLG John Stephenson the "Benefactor" a special award from Kiwanis International Foundation. (Right)

KIWANIS STATUS OF WORLDWIDE SERVICE PROJECT - IDD

As of June 30, 2005, the Kiwanis family has contributed in cash $88,577,962 toward its new $78 million goal including $10,208,269 for the 113,000 Reasons Project above. Kiwanis International has awarded in grants to 102 nations and areas to support their programs for the virtual elimination of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). The use of the funds is monitored by UNICEF and its field staffs. Status Report

KERN KIWANIS ADDS 3 NEW HIXSONS

As of June 23, 2005, PSDLG John Stephenson, WSP/IDD Chair, has presented three new Hixsons to the following: 2004-05 Pres. Elect Russ Allred (56th Hixson); member Pres Burdette (57th Hixson) (Left) and member Shirley Ventura (58th Hixson). As of 6/30/05, Kern Kiwanis Club has donated $63,645.64, and these funds have protected from IDD a total of 1,271,913 kids.

KERN KIWANIS ADDS 3 NEW HIXSONS DIAMOND LEVEL

During March 2005, PSDLG John Stephenson, WSP/IDD Chair, presented 2003-04 Pres. Richard Wiens (53rd Hixson) (Left), 1998-99 Pres. Charles Neville (54th Hixson) and Charter Member & 1961 Pres. John Boydstun (55th Hixson) under KIF Matching Funds Program (Right), and on December 23, 2004, 2002-03 President Fuchsia Ward the 52nd Hixson (Diamond Level #1) for her work with East Bakersfield HS KIWIN'S Key Club as a needed school van driver (Right). As of 3/31/05, Kern Kiwanis Club has donated $63,549.6, and these funds have protected from IDD a total of 1,270,985 kids.

KIWANIS MAKES US FUND FOR UNICEF HOME PAGE

On September 24, 2002, the United States Fund for UNICEF features Kiwanis International and its Worldwide Service Project on the home page of its Web site at www.unicefusa.org. The presentation announces Kiwanis' "Challenge Grant," which encourages US Fund supporter to contribute to the global fight against iodine deficiency disorders. Other features include: a review of the Kiwanis-UNICEF partnership to virtually eliminate the world's leading preventable cause of mental disabilities; the global campaign, a photo gallery, special reports, and news coverage.

$75 million -- and counting -- against IDD

The Kiwanis family is poised to accomplish what is being described as "one of the most significant health-related accomplishments in history." Kiwanis has fulfilled-and is proceeding beyond-its promise to the world's children to raise $75 million for the virtual elimination of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the world's leading preventable cause of mental retardation. Complete Story

DIVISION 33 HONOR CLUB BANNERS

To date, only 9 clubs have received the "Honor Club Banner" in the Cal-Nev-Ha District. Three are in Div. 33: Kern Club (35 Hixsons and 3 Tablet of Honor), Westchester Club (21 Hixsons and 3 Tablet of Honor) and Tehachapi Club (15 Hixsons and 1 Tablet of Honor). On June 13, 2001, Div. 33 Lt. Gov. Phil Field with Kiwanis International Foundation District Chair PDLG Phil Niederauer presented Tehachapi Club President Al Gregg with the newest Honor Club Banner at their regular meeting.