Cal-Nev-Ha Division 33 Lt. Governor Page

Maintained by PSDLG John W. Stephenson, Kiwanis Club of Kern, Bakersfield, CA (USA).

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Content: This page contains goals and background information on our Lt. Governor.

INTRODUCTION OF THE 2007-08 LT. GOVERNOR Fuchsia Ward

Ok I am a little hyper person born in Grady Arkansas, a small time of sharecroppers. I am the middle child of 12 with 3 sisters and 8 brothers. As a child I was an active daddy's Tom Boy who loved playing all kind sports. In high school I played basketball, softball, ran track and was on the girl's gymnastic team. My mother would attend my gymnastic events and scream through the performance "Fuchsia don't fall and break your neck." My dad was a die heart Dodger fan. Today I am a die heart, brace yourself, Raider fan. Fuchsia gets her active community service gene and energy from her mother who legacy was "Mother to All" through Community Service.

After high school I attended junior college and thought I was going to be a nurse. I learned rather quickly that I could not deal with large amounts of blood. With that realization I reconsidered my career and chose social work. The social work field work was not fulfilling enough for me. I always loved the way my dad taught Sunday school and after lots of thought about a self fulfilling career, I ended up in the Education Department at California State University in Los Angeles. In 1972 I committed to a self fulfilling career in education. After teaching several years I decided to enter the ranks of Education Administration. My education career concentration led me to specialize in the field of Alternative Education a very challenging and fulfilling parent/student/community area I love.

I joined the Kern Kiwanis Club in 1995 and only looked back and questioned myself for not joining earlier. At the time I joined the Kern Kiwanis Club they had been supporting my school's Student of the Month Program. I always sent another staff member with the students to this program because I had a noon time commitment with students. My staff decided that they would take care of my students' responsibilities so I could become a member of Kern Kiwanian.

Initially after joining Kiwanis I thought I had made a mistake. After attending many community service events, serving as chairperson of community service projects and the 1995 "CNH District Convention" I know I made the right decision and the "best Community Service" decision for a lifetime. Kiwanis has provided me many warm, loving and caring friends that will be remembered as special for a lifetime too. I use to be shy; I am a hugger and full of energy. Kiwanis, is not only self fulfilling but also provides me the opportunity to not only do more community service but also have fun, laughter and hug lots of warm loving and caring people.

Other Background Information

Education: BA in Sociology - California State University of Los Angeles, CA & MA in Education - Claremont Graduate School of Claremont, CA

Career Positions: Teacher - 7 years & Education Administrator - 35 years

Service Areas: Kern Kiwanis, Human Relation Commissioner, Housing Commissioner, Community Action Partnership, Friendship House Community Center, Antioch Baptist Church, and more….

2007-08 DIVISION 33 LT. GOVERNOR Fuchsia Ward's GOALS

1) To have fun with my fellow Kiwanians and community service projects.

2) To encourage each club to share their community service goals and activities.

3) To assist the Goveernor in the achievement of the district's goals.

4) To assist each club as needed with marketing Kiwanis and it mission though each community service project.

5) To carry out the responsiblities of the Lt. Governor ongoing support of division 33 members.