The DEIBA committee has a bimonthly educational series to keep Capital District Kiwanis Family members from Kiwanis, CKI, Key Club, and Aktion Club up-to-date on the subject of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The series is held via Zoom. We welcome your participation!
Upcoming Webinar
September 19 | 7:00 PM
Speaker: Robbie Chulick, Assistant Dean of Students – The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Presentation Title:Understanding The Impact of Bias and Microaggressions on Groups and Organizations
Presentation Abstract:Relationship building is key to success with any group or organization in today’s society. It is imperative for your club to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for all. However, have you ever thought about why someone may not join a club, organization, or team? In this training, you will learn to understand how bias and microaggressions can affect the relationship a group can have with each other and the communities they serve. Strategies will be presented on how to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, regardless of age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Tactics will also be presented on how to intervene and address any acts of bias or microaggressions that may arise within our Kiwanis family.
What is Implicit Bias? How do I know If I have it? Does this mean I have prejudiced views? Learn how understanding your bias can make you a better ally to your friends and neighbors of color.
Do you have trouble attracting new members to your club? When you do find individuals to join your service efforts, does it feel as if they do not stay for long? Baffled as to why this might be? Join members of the Capital District Kiwanis Family for this interactive online workshop designed to help you assess the culture and normative behaviors of your club to determine action steps you might take to increase a sense of belonging for your current and future club members.
What are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) anyway? Why are they relevant to our service work in the Kiwanis family? Join the Capital District Kiwanis Family Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as we explore common DEI challenges and how they might appear in our clubs, divisions, and regions. Guest presenters AJ and Adrienne Young will help us to learn more about the many facets of inclusion and discover some helpful resources to implement in our service work. Presented by: AJ and Adrienne Young, founders, LIFEworks Project
I was truly honored to find this news on Facebook this morning. Thank you to those who helped with the surprise -- President of Roanoke Kiwanis Ben Spiker, Division 15 Lt. Governor April Farmer, Capital District Governor Jen Wolff, and my dear wife, Joyce. I do love Kiwanis -- and especially the Roanoke club, our division and region, and the Capital District.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Accessibility
Webinar Series
The DEIBA committee has a bimonthly educational series to keep Capital District Kiwanis Family members from Kiwanis, CKI, Key Club, and Aktion Club up-to-date on the subject of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The series is held via Zoom. We welcome your participation!
Upcoming Webinar
September 19 | 7:00 PM
Speaker: Robbie Chulick, Assistant Dean of Students – The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Presentation Title: Understanding The Impact of Bias and Microaggressions on Groups and Organizations
Presentation Abstract: Relationship building is key to success with any group or organization in today’s society. It is imperative for your club to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for all. However, have you ever thought about why someone may not join a club, organization, or team? In this training, you will learn to understand how bias and microaggressions can affect the relationship a group can have with each other and the communities they serve. Strategies will be presented on how to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, regardless of age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Tactics will also be presented on how to intervene and address any acts of bias or microaggressions that may arise within our Kiwanis family.
Past Webinars
Presented by: AJ and Adrienne Young, founders, LIFEworks Project
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Don't forget that the nomination deadline for 2022-23 Distinguished Club and Distinguished Member is October 31st.
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Congratulations to our Club Spotlight for the month of September, the Kiwanis Club of Tysons, VA!
"In addition to a full slate of ad-hoc service projects this year, the Kiwanis Club of Tysons resumed its Safe Sitter babysitter training in full force which was submitted to KI as a Signature Project having graduated now over 1000 students since they began the project. They helped support the new Kiwanis Club of Haymarket/Gainesville by inviting them to partner on their annual summer fundraiser -- concessions at 8 concerts at Jiffy Lube Live. The club celebrated its 25th anniversary as a Kiwanis club this June with the official announcement that they are launching their first massive-scale fundraising project, an annual Kiwanis Polar Dip event in Reston, Virginia on February 10th, 2024. This event, previously named the Virginia Polar Dip benefiting Camp Sunshine has raised $1,000,000 in its previous 18 year run. The club has done a couple of large meal-packing projects for Food for Others this year and has also increased its membership by 30% so far with a few more prospects still in the pipeline. They continue to support an impressive 9 service leadership programs."
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Congratulations to our September District Member of the Month, John Montgomery from the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, VA!
"John joined the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke in 1997 and a year later was invited to join the board. He served as a distinguished Club president from 2004 to 2005 and four years later he served as his division’s lieutenant governor. John has held the position of secretary/treasurer for the club for many years and during the past year, he has also served as editor of The Capital Kiwanian. From 2018 to 2021, he also served as the Southwest Virginia Region trustee. He is always willing to help with a local, Division or District project and lend a helping hand or provide guidance to anyone who can use his expertise. This is also demonstrated by his serving as an educator within the Division and District. John is always the humble gentleman and truly exemplifies the definition of service to others."
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Congratulations, John!!!
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Well deserved. Congratulations John Montgomery .
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well deserved John 👍👍
I was truly honored to find this news on Facebook this morning. Thank you to those who helped with the surprise -- President of Roanoke Kiwanis Ben Spiker, Division 15 Lt. Governor April Farmer, Capital District Governor Jen Wolff, and my dear wife, Joyce. I do love Kiwanis -- and especially the Roanoke club, our division and region, and the Capital District.
John is a wonderful human AND Kiwanian!
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