Events with Sam

Important Kiwanis Events

• Mid winter conference, Jan. 31 - Feb. 7, 2010. Montego Bay, Jamaica.
  1. Sam to propose collaboration agreement between KI Canada and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.
  2. Meet and Greet Sam and Uttra.
• Kiwanis International Convention, Las Vegas, June 24-27, 2010
1. Meet and Greet Sam, Uttra and family.
• Kiwanis District convention Aug 4-7, 2010, Saint John, N.B.
  1. Meet and Greet Sam, Uttra, family, and supporters.

If you are planning to attend any of these events, please contact me.

Events and News

• Sam to address Partnership workshop at KI convention Sat June 26/8:30-9:30
• Sam expects to speak to over 25 clubs/boards and over 1000 Kiwanians in the District by June, 2010.
• Caribbean L.G.s express interest in exploring the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) and Key Leader Program for the Caribbean.
• Through the efforts of a working group made up of representatives from EC&C, Western Canada, and PNW Districts, chaired by PLG Sam Bhargava, the KI board approves a Memorandum of Understanding between BGC of Canada and KI on January 17, 2010.
• Sam welcomes the opportunity to speak to the area clubs on his winning strategy for the District.
• Sam declares his winning strategy for the District: Helping Youth Succeed for life. Culmination of one year of Research, consultation and action. Invites interactions from concerned Kiwanians, friends of Kiwanis and students to plan and roll out a realistic plan of action.
• Sam and Uttra serve as chaperons for students at Key Leader Camp weekend. New initiative in Div 12-13. Sam develops fresh insights on youth: not just assets and resources but also leaders and stakeholders in the community; Need a more balanced view of youth.
• Participates in Citizenship Court Ceremony at University of Ottawa to welcome new Canadians. Former Gov. Gen. of Canada Hon. Adrienne Clarkson presides. Encourages interactions to help them assimilate in Canada quickly.
• Offer of support and endorsement from Kiwanians grows in the Capital Region. Strong support from home and area clubs. Past, senior most District Governor in the region, Keith McGruer (81-82) supports Sam.
• Introduced by Imm. PLG Glenn Pushman (Div 13) , Sam declares candidacy for Gov. Elect in joint Div 12-13 caucus meeting.
• Sam's home club, Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, approves and supports his candidacy for Dist. Governorship. Sam starts a campaign team.
• Organised Camp Smitty (Boys and Girls Club, Ottawa) for fun and renovation weekend. 6 Clubs participated, contributed $15,000 worth of renovations.
• EC&C Board approves Sam's motion to have dialogue with the Boys and Girls Club in Canada (102 clubs) and Kiwanis Club in Canada. Sam appointed chair of working group to develop memorandom of understanding. They have also approved Sam's motion to declare Volunteer appreciation week for the District, some time in September, annually. Volunters are a precious resource and need nurturing and honoring.