Director’s Letter – August 2015
In 1885, Clark W. Bryan published the first edition of Good Housekeeping, with a “mission to fulfill compounded of about equal portions of public duty and private enterprise…to produce and perpetuate perfection as may be obtained in the household.” Years later, the organization’s commitment to “perpetuating perfection” manifested itself in the Good Housekeeping Seal of […]
New Board Meeting Schedule Announced
The Kiwanis Family House Board of Directors has announced a new board meeting schedule for the 2015-2016 term. Until further notice, the board shall meet every other month (odd months: January, March, May, July, September, and November) as well as in the month of June following the Kiwanis Family House Annual Meeting. Except for June, […]
New Kiwanis Family House Donation Opportunity Announced
Buying a home? Refinancing? Kiwanian Jon Kaempfer of California Capital Mortgage Company has announced that he will donate 50% of his net commission at the close of escrow to Kiwanis Family House for any of our supporters who finance or refinance a mortgage through him, and mention Kiwanis. The flyer with all information can be […]
Citrus Heights Kiwanis’ Swing ‘Fore’ Kids Golf Tournament Announced
The 8th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2015 at Sierra View Country Club in Roseville. The tournament begins with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, and includes a putting contest, longest drive contest, hole-in-one contest, and much more! Golf with carts, on-course refreshments, dinner with wine, and a live auction […]
Director’s Letter – July 2015
The recent Kiwanis International convention (ICON) in Indianapolis was one of those rare celebrations that you wish every member of the organization could experience. It was the centennial anniversary of Kiwanis – one hundred years of distinguished service to the families of the world. Celebrate we did! We were also honored to witness the ascension […]
Fordham University Kiwanis Becomes 98th Sponsor Club!
We have exciting news! In May, the Kiwanis Club of Fordham University, Bronx, New York, became the 98th Sponsor Club of the Kiwanis Family House! This news is exciting for several reasons. First, we are now only TWO clubs away from hitting the magic number “100” during Kiwanis International’s 100th year. Second, the Fordham University […]
Director’s Letter – June 2015
Today’s question: Are we elevating the profile of the Kiwanis Family House, where family caregivers find temporary lodging and respite as they support hospitalized loved ones? It is premature to answer that question definitively but something positive seems to be happening to our 31-year nonprofit enterprise. Those of us who are members of the marketing […]
