A Message From Sam
Strong Youth. Strong Community. Strong Kiwanis.

Good times and bad, we’ll always live our values. With so many building blocks in place, our challenge now is to create momentum and accelerate, with a focus on taking personal responsibility to move forward.

"Leadership is about our actions."

Likewise, Kiwanis and the fruits of our work is not just about creating a better organization right now, it's about creating a better future, for ever. I am running for Governor elect of the EC&C District of Kiwanis, and I hope you will join me in four core actions: imagine, solve, build, and lead this organization to its very best. Great things can happen when we all work together. That's the power of many.

With all my love for Kiwanis,

Sam Bhargava
e: us.bhargava@rogers.com, t: 613-748-3316

My Winning Strategy for the District

We build leaders. Kiwanis is well positioned to help youth , now! We have the proven resources and the building blocks in place for them to succeed:

  • Bring up grades (BUG)
  • Terrific Kids
  • K-Kids
  • Builders Club
  • Aktion Club
  • Key Club
  • Circle K
  • Key Leader Program
  • Many more...

We are the biggest builders of Youth leaders in the world. Our collective leadership in the District to Build Healthy Communities – Healthy Youth is what it will take to win. We have the freedom to dream and the power to make it real to grow, succeed and be strong by taking the lead for youth.

  • Presentation of school supplies to Day Care near Ocho Rios, Jamaica by spouses of LGs in 2008-2009.
  • Presentation of Precious Minds Video on Early Literacy to Day Care Supervisor in Ocho Rios, Jamaica 2009
  • With KI President at Mid-Winter Conference, Jamaica 2009.
  • Bed racing on Ice to raise funds for YCP1, Ottawa, 2006.
  • Sun, Fun, Rum in Jamaica, 2009.
  • Ottawa Club donates to Parkinson’s Research, 2006.
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  • Kiwanis Family Christmas Party at Ottawa Club, 2005.
  • Bettina Choo exemplifying that one can make a difference – Ottawa, 2005.
  • Building Engineering Project with Grade 7 children, 1994.
  • Sam honoured for Outstanding service to children by Daycare Association of Ontario, 1998.
  • Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa – Renovation Project, 2005.
  • Fundraising for the children by the children, 1999.

Recent News

  • Download Sam’s Strategy to transform vision into reality
  • Download Sam's Vision (President's Endorsement Letter)
  • Sam to address Partnership workshop at KI convention Sat June 26/8:30-9:30
  • Download Sam's Helpful Suggestions and Tips for visiting Las Vegas
  • Download Sam's Election Flyer
  • Sam will 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.