Convention 2013 - Its Kiwanis International 98th Year!

Already, the date has been set for the Kiwanis International 98th Convention which is slated for June 23-30, 2012 in Vancouver, Canada at the Vancouver Convention Center, located at 1055 Canada Place. The date is set and the Kiwanis family across the world has been informed which gives us sufficient time to plan and save for Convention 2013.

And with the dates set, you can also sign up for early registration as early NOW and save money! And if you are an early planner, then you would know, its also a good to get an idea of the price to travel to Vancouver for the 98th Convention, so you can start saving now. We have also checked the ticket price from Kingston to the Convention, so that we can start spreading the word among other Kiwanians, that's how serious we are about heading out to the convention next year. 

Here's an idea of the Convention Fees

By December 31, 2012 

Volunteer (Pacific Northwest) US$135

January 1 to April 1

Volunteer (Pacific Northwest) US$185

Kiwanian/Non-Kiwanian Guest US$235

Youth (Free for 21 and younger) 

April 2 to May 15

Volunteer (Pacific Northwest) US$235

Kiwanian/Non-Kiwanian Guest US$185

Youth (Free for 21 and younger) 

On-Site

Volunteer (Pacific Northwest) US$250

Kiwanian/Non-Kiwanian Guest US$250

Youth (Free for 21 and younger)

To register online, click here

To download the registration form, click here 

There is also a convention budget available, so make sure you get acquainted here. And just in case you are a Kiwanian may be second guessing why you should attend KI's 98th Convention, find out what you will be getting that will worth your while here.

Before you go, get some insight on what the city of Vancouver is like? Heighten your excitement before you fly, as this could possibly be your only vacation for the year. Don't you want to know what it's like over there?

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Keep posted for more updates on the Kiwanis International's 98th Convention, by visiting our blog regular, where we will be sharing, more information on the 98th Convention in our upcoming blog posts. 

One of the Greatest Things about Kiwanis

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Read Around the World: The Drive to Promote Literacy

A most unique way to ‘hear’ or ‘see’ a thing is to read about it. Pictures and videos while attractive remove the uniqueness of what is heard or seen. No two or more individuals are going to read a story and take away identical interpretations of what has been read.

While movies and pictures provide for clarity on the intent of the producer, there is the diminishment of an individual’s opportunity to unleash his or her imagination on the unfolding of the story. Without video or pictures one is left with the pleasure of determining how the subjects of a story look, behave or feel.

It was preservation of the imagination of the children of Old Harbour, that spurred the Young Children Priority One (YCPO) committee of the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour, to the holding of the “Old Harbour Read Around the World” project on March 31, 2012 at the hall of the Church of Holy Trinity, the club’s regular meeting place.

The project involved the hosting of children from some of the early childhood and primary schools, within the community, at which the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour had previously held projects. The theme involved storytelling in a setting reminiscent of ‘good old country story time’ with the storytellers sitting in an old rocking chair surrounded by children seated on the floor.

The presenters were selected from the community and the topics were chosen to be of interest to the children, parents and teachers that were present. The presentations had three focal points: 

1. Raise awareness about reading and its importance to a child’s development.
2. Entertain the children with exciting storytelling
3. Cultural exchange: sharing the perceptions on reading held by other cultures

Through the support of the manufacturing and retail businesses, the Jamaica Library Services and a local bookstore along with the presenters, parents and children the project was successfully held. 

The club takes this opportunity to publicly recognize the immeasurable support of the businesses, within the community, for the holding of the event of the “Old Harbour Read Around the World”.

"We expect to make it an annual event."

Written by YCPO Chair, Kerene Gordon-Graham 

View more photos from the project here

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Kiwanian Style

It was indeed a pleasure to meet, greet and lyme with the Governor of Eastern Canada and Caribbean, Janet Atkinson who is warm-hearted, loving and down-to-earth yet a strong woman who plays the role of representing hundreds and thousands of Kiwanians in her District at the international level. 

While on her visit here, we took notice of her attire and realised she represented and stood for Kiwanis International in every shape and form as she was not only wearing Kiwanis badges and pins but a beautiful white rhinestone Kiwanis earring. 

She mentioned, it was worth every penny and even went on to say "Every woman in Kiwanis should own a pair"

See photos below of Governor Atkinson, looking beautifully adorned in her Kiwanis earrings

How much do they cost? These earrings cost nothing more than $12US - Its worth it right? Purchase a pair for yourself, the ladies in your club or your friend who is a Kiwanian like yourself at the Kiwanis Store, they still have plenty left.

Governor Janet Atkinson's Visit to Division 23

Many of us would know that February was a special month for us all, as we welcomed the presence of our Governor, Janet Atkinson to Division 23 for one entire week. The week was filled with activities for the Governor and for those who thought she would never be able to keep up with the happenings in the Division and Jamaica, you were wrong. Governor Atkinson's week was filled with meetings, club visits and project visits and a few social events here and there, she made her presence known and loved by many.

Governor Atkinson engaged in Division 23 activities from February 6-12, 2012 and made mention that the Division was doing a tremendous job as a family.

Some of the most memorable events attended by the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour during the Governor's visit were the

1. Governor's Meeting, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of First City and Portmore held at Arians Restaurant, Twickenham Park, Spanish Town

2. Caucus Meeting, held at Caymanas Country Club

3. Cocktail Party, held in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, which was hosted by LG Stanwell Dunwell.

The Governor's meeting was the chance for many Kiwanians meet and greet the Governor after the delivery of a short, concise and to the point message to the Division about her aims and objectives as the Governor for the administrative year 2012/2013.

The Caucus meeting which was attended by Presidents, Secretaries and the Divisional Team of Division 23 West was well attended where the Eliminate Project was launched with the presence of the Governor, who again shared her goals as a Kiwanian and declared her dedication to all Kiwanis projects.

Governor's Meeting hosted by the Kiwanis Club of First City and Portmore

View of the Country Club from the meeting area

The Kiwanis Club of Division 23 West Banner 

Attendees at the Caucus Meeting

Donation cans for the Eliminate Project 

Governor Atkinson moment during her speech about the Eliminate Project 

LG Beulah showing us her gift received from Governor Atkinson 

The Governor's visit was a great one and the activities were just as great and did we mention, we had even a greater time at the Governor's Farewell Cocktail Party which was hosted by LG Stanley Dunwell. 

See a photo of our Director, President and Secretary, chatting with Governor Atkinson at the Cocktail Party

From left to right, Director Fay Case,  Governor Janet Atkinson, President Ricardo Williams and Secretary Carey-Lee Dixon

On behalf of the entire Division, the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour would like to thank the Governor for visiting the island and working along us on projects while also sharing memorable moments that will always be cherished.

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A Night of Laughter, Fun, Games and Lyming

Where one or two Kiwanians may join, something GREAT is bound to happen 

-- C.Dixon

The Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour welcomed the family of Kiwanis Club of Division 23 East, where Eastern Kingston and Port Royal joined us on a regular meeting day of community issues but with their presence it turned out to be something greater than usual where the night rolled along with laughter, cheers, fun, games, food and lyming. 

The Kiwanis Club of Eastern Kingston and Port Royal was on their  inter-clubbing drive and made their stop in Old Harbour -- We were honoured to welcome the family and made sure we made their experience an AWESOME one.

We played a game of Charades, where members let loose, let go and decided to have nothing less than fun; this was an inter-clubbing experience with a BANG!

See highlights from the night's event 

The Drive to Save a Life

Read previous blog post about the drive to save Jadon Dixon's life here http://kiwanisoldharbour.blogspot.com/2012/01/help-to-save-life.html

All donations are welcome, every dollar counts ! 

Help to Save Jadon Dixon's Life

To have a life is a blessing -- Anonymous

"TUMOURS, TUMOURS, tumours. They are in young Jadon's head, growing as if there were no tomorrow, choking him, threatening his very existence" -- The Gleaner, Paul Williams

Lets help to save the life of little Jadon Dixon, of Spanish Town, St Catherine, who has multiple fast-growing benign tumours in his head and needs urgent medical attention. 

The Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour is seeking to raise funds to assist in his operation and is partnering with the Aviation Club Jamaica in making saving his life possible.We have secured sponsorship to have him flown overseas through the kind assistance of the Jamaica Air Ambulance Service (E-Med). 

To make donations to help save the life of Jadon, please contact 

President Ricardo at 8985716

Secretary Carey-Lee T. Dixon 456-8287 or

DPP Ava Livingstone-Chambers 7911956 or 377402

Read the full story about Jadon and his urgent need here http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111224/news/news2.html

The Aviation Club Jamaica Book Donation

Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. ~ John F. Kennedy

Think of ways in which we can help to make the communities we live a better, more developed one. What measures are you willing to take to see and make a difference in the lives of not only your own but others?

With the help of the Aviation Club Jamaica, the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour will be making difference in not only one life but to many children's lives with the donation of two (2) boxes of books received at our most recent meeting, Monday January 16, 2012.

The club graciously accepted the boxes of books donated from the Aviation Club Jamaica. And with the kindness and consideration of the members of the Jamaica Aviation Club, we will be better able to make a difference in our children's lives through education.

The honours were done by President Ricardo Williams and Director Harty Jordan from the Kiwanis Club of Old Harbour, who thanked Mr. Samuel Neil, the founder of the Aviation Club Jamaica for donating the books of life.

From left, Director Harty Jordan, Founder of the Jamaica Aviation Club Mr. Samuel Neil and President Ricardo Williams.