WELCOME TO DIVISION 42!

Dear Kiwanis Friends,

I am excited and honored to have installed the new officers of several clubs in our wonderful Kiwanis District 42 in my role as Lieutenant Governor! I look forward to installing the officers of three more clubs when I return from Georgia.

Speaking of Georgia, my family and I recently traveled to Serenbe, where we celebrated two very special birthdays—my sister’s and my middle granddaughter’s. My daughter and youngest granddaughter joined us as well, making it a wonderful family celebration filled with love, laughter, and special memories!

Kiwanis is much like a family. We support one another, work together on service projects and fundraisers, and enjoy spending time together at social events. In my 28 years as a Kiwanian, I have witnessed fellowship, camaraderie, and lasting friendships. Most importantly, I have seen the tremendous difference we make through service to our communities.

My motto for this year as Lieutenant Governor is: “Hands in Service Bring Hope for Tomorrow.” The nine clubs in our awesome District 42 are involved in so many wonderful service projects, many of which focus on helping children. We have helped children, we are helping children today, and we will continue helping children in the future. That is the heart of Kiwanis!

Sometimes, a club may need an extra hand with a project or event. All we have to do is ask, and fellow Kiwanians will be there to help. One of my goals this year is to encourage stronger interclub support, so we can share our talents, lend a helping hand, and accomplish even more together. Another important goal for my term is membership growth. We should all be looking for opportunities to welcome new members who share our passion for serving children and strengthening our communities. The Kiwanis International website offers many helpful ideas and resources for attracting new members. Let’s share our Kiwanis stories, invite others to participate in our projects, and show them how rewarding it is to be part of this incredible organization. Every new member brings fresh ideas, energy, and an opportunity to make an even greater difference!

I am also excited to share my signature project for this year. Following in the footsteps of Paul Lopez and other past Lieutenant Governors, we will be collecting new and gently used jackets and coats in all sizes during November and December. A warm coat can make a real difference in someone's life, and this project is another wonderful way for us to put our hands in service and bring hope for tomorrow. More details about the collection will be shared at our next District Council Meeting (DCM), scheduled for October 15.

It is truly an honor to serve as your Lieutenant Governor. Over the next few months, I will be visiting your clubs and look forward to getting to know each of you, learning more about your outstanding service projects, and discovering how we can support one another.

Thank you for all you do for Kiwanis and for the communities we proudly serve. I am excited about the year ahead and all that we can accomplish together!

In Kiwanis friendship and service,

Margaret Sigurdsson