Paul's Perspective - October 2025
Reflections on Service and Leadership in Kiwanis
It is a privilege to begin my service as Lieutenant Governor. Over the past eleven years, I have served in various capacities within Kiwanis and have had the honor of working alongside many dedicated individuals who share a commitment to supporting the children in our community. My experiences span from attending international conventions, organizing and participating in the Turkey Day Dash fundraising event, working together in partnership fund raising opportunities, and gaining valuable insights from past and current leaders and members. Throughout my journey, I have valued the opportunity to collaborate on responsibilities and work closely with members of the Thousand Oaks Club. I am proud to have contributed to supporting children and engaging in numerous community events.
Integrating Clubs
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting, for the first time, with all the Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers of the eight clubs attending the Division Council Meeting (DCM). This gathering offered us an important opportunity to connect and initiate the process of working together with the intention of forming a cohesive unit. By joining forces, we will become a stronger team and offer support to one another as each group organizes and launches their events. The meeting also underscored the value of learning from each other as we shared details about our fundraising initiatives, Service Enhancement Program (SEP) activities, and methods for selecting beneficiaries for each fundraising effort. It is evident that our collaboration will enable us to truly work "together as a team, building the Kiwanian dream." I look forward to meeting everyone at the next two DCM’s that are scheduled on November 13thand December 11th.
My Signature Project
Finally, I am honored to announce the details of my 2025 Signature Project. With each club’s support and participation, I anticipate collecting 275 children’s or adults’ coats and pajamas for our communities in need. While we are happy to collect adult sizes, please keep in mind the focus on children. The coats can be new or gently used – thank you for including only new pajamas. After all items are collected, I will be distributing them to the Adelante Comunidad in the Conejo Valley. We will have the opportunity to have a Kiwanis tent located at their distribution site. Our Kiwanis Club presence will be evident to all the families that choose items for their loved ones. Thank you for promoting the program and please reach out to me anytime. I will be happy to arrange to pick the items up as needed.
Paul Lopez
Paul Lopez,
Lieutenant Governor 2025 - 2026