Welcome to Cal-Nev-Ha Division 42!

Greetings, Fellow Kiwanians, 

It’s a pleasure to be connecting with each of you this November as we look back with Thanksgiving gratitude to time with our families, friends, and the blessings and gift of working together within each of the nine Kiwanis Clubs in our division.

As a gentle reminder, my Signature Project, Jackets and Jammies, is still open to happily receiving donations of Gently Worn jackets in all sizes, and new children’s pajamas. The deadline to receive the items is the next DCM meeting on December 11th. Thanks so much for your participation and support.

On Nov. 13th we had a very successful and well-attended Division 42 Council Meeting. Thank you to the Camarillo Club for hosting the event.  Among the  highlights of the meeting was the chance to hear from Becky Cramer of the Gold Coast Veteran’s Foundation. They provide extensive service to our Ventura County Veterans, and we thank them for the difference that they make. 

Additionally, the evening allowed us to team up with the Circle K Club from Moorpark College. They shared about their community projects with the Simi and Santa Susana Clubs and on Thanksgiving Day they have signed up to support the Thousand Oaks Club at the Turkey Day Dash. We are grateful for their energy and enthusiasm and all that they bring to our community events.

Finally, our Division Trustee, Katie Porter, shared that the Thousand Oaks Club is working towards re-opening a Kiwanis Club in Santa Paula. When this was mentioned, I’m proud to note, eight members in attendance signed up to support the effort. As Division Lt. Governor, I am very aware that Kiwanis International continues to encourage us to focus on new membership and new clubs. It’s exciting to note the progress.

As mentioned before, our next DCM is 6:00 pm, December 11th at The ARC of Ventura. Thank you to the Simi Valley Club for hosting the event that will be in Ventura. The address is 5103 Walker Street.

In closing, I continue to hold all of you in the highest esteem, and I always appreciate the chance to be reminded that it is truly a gift to work “Together as a team, accomplishing the Kiwanian dream.”

Sincerely,

Paul Lopez