Happy spring/summer 2010 to all Division 8 Kiwanians,
A time of new beginnings after a very wet and cool winter, although, by the time of June we have had a number ofhot days.
I want to congratulate all clubs in Division 8 for the great effort in recruiting new members during the month of May. We are seeing an increase in membership which provides our division the power to take on new projects to further our mission; CHANGING ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME AND ONE CHILD LIFE'S AT A TIME---
Leadership is the key to this change and true greatness comes from leadership:
True greatness is a training technique called DELIBERATE PRACTICE You can use this technique to build greatness in your club.
1. Approach each critical task with the explicit goal pf getting much better at the goal.
2. As you do the task , increase your concentration and focus on improving your performance.
3. Get feedback on your performance.
4. Build mental models of your club as to making it better. The more you process this the
better you become in shaping new behaviors and club spirit.
Each club and each member needs to practice the ABC's of life.
Attitude is everything in life and it is the way we look at life and our future
Belief is our core attitude valve system. Without a belief in our community and a desire to better the children of the world than what future hold for us. Children are our future and we as Kiwanians are the leaders in change to make the community and world a better place to live..
Commitment is our word to make it all happen. Kiwanians are recruited and trained to commit themselves to make the world better for the future generation of children.
Each club working as a team in Division 8 can and will make Kiwanis a household word for the betterment of our communities
Never stop dreaming and keep the vision of Kiwanis a part of your life and your family.
Thank you for being a part of my life this year and beyond.
Jay Lewis, Lt. Governor
Division 8