POSTINGS FOR THE DIVISION 7 ARCHIVES ...

(1) current year postings are on the home page... < DIVISION 7 HOME PAGE >

(2) extras from the year, 2005-2006... < EXTRA POSTINGS 2005-2006 >

(3) final postings for the year 2004-2005, below...

(4) postings in years prior to 2004-2005... < POSTINGS IN PREVIOUS YEARS >

FINAL POSTINGS, 2004-2005 ...

* SACRAMENTO KIWANIS CLUB HONORS LEADERS AND ATHLETES IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES... At a recent regular meeting, Kiwanian Tom led a program of reports on the FCA by several participants including Kiwanian Ray from the Rocklin Club. The FCA held a very successful camp in Santa Barbara this summer. The FCA has existed for over 40 years. This year there were six Kiwanis Clubs in our area that supported the FCA.

* DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY CLUBS WERE IN DIVISION 7 IN 1968 ??? CAN YOU NAME FIVE (5) OR TEN (10) AND WHERE THEY MET ??? < ANSWERS >

* DIVISION 7 CLUB LEADERSHIP EDUCATION JULY 23... Training was provided by Past Lt. Governor from Division 8, Susan...

* DOWN EAST, THE ANNUAL LOBSTER FEAST IN SUPPORT OF THE KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE !!! Another successful fund raiser was held on July 16 sponsored by the KFH of Sacramento Kiwanis Club in Division 7. The goal of this major event was to raise substantial funds toward the club's annual commitment of providing $10,000 for the Kiwanis Family House.

* THE GREATER COLFAX KIWANIS CLUB HONORED RED FRANCISCO BY DEDICATING THEIR FIRST ANNUAL KIDDIES PARADE ON INDEPENDANCE DAY WEEKEND TO RED !!! Club President Melba, husband Ken, and their fellow Kiwanians took the idea of having a Kiddie Parade from the event that Red Francisco of the Davis Kiwanis Club had led for more than forty (40 +) years in Davis.

* A MEMORIAL FOR RED FRANCISCO ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30... A dedication of the flying of an American Flag on a newly erected flag pole in downtown Davis at the SP Railroad Station now honors Mr. Kiwanis, Red Francisco, "...the most patriotic American we have ever met." The event was organizaed and planned by the Kiwanis Club of Davis. Everyone who knew Red commend President Mike and Past President Mike for their leadership to have made this project possible.

* KIWANIS PRAYER BREAKFAST ON MAY 26... The Kiwanis Club of Sacramento organized an inspiring program to enhance everyone's spiritual aims. The event was held at The Salvation Army Headquaters in Sacramento.

* THERE'S "NO" DCM THIS MAY !!! NEXT DCM IS IN JUNE... A CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL SCHEDULE... >>> < DIVISION COUNCIL MEETINGS >

* THE STARTING OF THE FIRST KEY CLUB WAS CELEBRATED ON MAY 6 ... ...at the Sacramento High School, where it all started 80 years ago in 1925. Key Clubs throughout the world were honored. Credit the Kiwanis Club of Sacramento for initiating this first of all Key Clubs.

* ARCO CONCESSION UPDATE TO BENEFIT THE KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE... For the fourteen regular season games and one playoff game... net = $17,899.15... GREAT !!! Click on the link for other details from Pete. < KFH/ARCO CONCESSION >

* THE CREELMAN-FRANCISCO MEMORIAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD ON APRIL 28... at the Davis Municipal Golf Course, with and without rain... All proceeds benefited the Kiwanis Family House. Sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs in Divisions 7 & 44: East Sacramento-Midtown, Davis, Sunrise-Citrus Heights, and Sacramento Suburban.

* A VERY SPECIAL EVENT WAS HELD AT THE SACRAMENTO KIWANIS CLUB ON APRIL 12... Key Club members from Sacramento High School, Kiwanians from Divisions 7 and 44, and guests enjoyed a celebration of the 80th year of Key Club, started at Sacramento High School in 1925 by the Kiwanis Club of Sacramento ! A highlight was an award to Kevin Johnson who has given outstanding support for the Key Club and Sacramento High School.

* E. PARKER SMITH, CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT SECRETARY EMERITUS, DIED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1... Parker was 90 years of age. He was a member of the Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club. In their club bulletin this week, genuine feelings, typically from all who knew and respected this great Kiwanian: "... His wife, Blendine and his family are in our prayers and thoughts. Parker was a dedicated Kiwanian and a good friend... a gracious and dedicated man who sure loved Kiwanis and set a wonderful example for us all." A memorial service was held on February 7 in Walnut Creek. < Sacramento Bee Obituary >

* FEBRUARY 12 - "THE 13th ANNUAL RED & WHITE BALL"... formal/semi formal dinner dance and silent auction... a benefit for the Kiwanis Family House, Sacramento... Holiday Inn, Northeast... Silent auction and dinner followed by dancing to the John Skinner Band... Additional information: < KiwanisFamilyHouse.org >

* EAST SACRAMENTO-MIDTOWN KIWANIANS BRING JOY TO NEEDY AT CHRISTMAS... Read their heart warming story on pages 4-5 of the December issue of the "Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Magazine" that will be delivered to your mail box this week !!! Great going, ESM ! Also in this issue, can you find at least two other writings that recognize Division 7 ???

* MILESTONE, 8000+ HITS TO THIS SITE, AND WE ARE "STEROID FREE !!!" THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR DIVISION 7 POSTINGS !!! 8100+ CHEERS !!! < Click for a short comment, if you wish. >

* PHOTOS OF THE KFH... By courtesy of the Greater Davis Club Webmaster Bob: "Thanks to Adrian for his recent photos at the Kiwanis Family House." < KFH PHOTOS AS POSTED ON THE GREATER DAVIS WEB SITE >

* SUPERB RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLUB ACTIVITIES !!! Here's where you can get useful information in a simplified format... Easy to print ! Try it ! You'll like it ! < HOT OFF THE PRESS >

* GALT KIWANIS - MEETING CHANGES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER ... Remember, it helps to always call ahead to confirm an interclub. < KIWANIS CLUB OF GALT MEETING CHANGES >

* INSTANT NEWS FEATURED ON THE WEB SITE FOR THE KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER DAVIS... Webmaster Bob says: "Try placing your mouse over the dated references in the 'Upcoming Events' on the home page for instant information." (Works in Internet Explorer, but it may not work in Netscape.) Click & enjoy the excellence of this club's web site... >>> < KIWANIS CLUB OF DAVIS WEB SITE >

* 13th ANNUAL BEAUJOLAIS PLUS - WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION... Sunday, November 7, 2004, 4:00 pm till 7:00 pm, Dante Club, 2300 Fair Oaks Blvd., $22.50 per person. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Family House and other Kiwanis Projects. Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Sacramento Suburban. < ORDER TICKETS, QUESTIONS >

* OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AWARD, OCTOBER 26... The Kiwanis Club of Sacramento held a very successful meeting to honor two outstanding citizens in our community, Toru and Sadako Wada. Kiwanians from Greater Sacramento-American River & Sacramento Suburban completed interclubs. Here are the original details: < OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD >

* LTG BOB'S FIRST DCM OF THE YEAR... 6:30 PM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 ... < DIV 7 DCM MEETINGS >

* CHEERS TO GREATER SACRAMENTO - AMERICAN RIVER... THEY CELEBRATED THE 50TH ANNIVERSRY OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF AMERICAN RIVER ON OCTOBER 14, 2004... Cheers ! >>> < GREATER SACRAMENTO - AMERICAN RIVER >

* THE KIWANIS YEAR 2004-2005 BEGINS !!! LTG Bob has issued his challenge, "GO FOR THE GOLD !" Bob's enthusiasm is catching... not just goldfish. Each of us have already felt that this will be a great year, a year of success at the club level and a year of seeing the ultimate building of the new Kiwanis Family House. We are all anxiously ready for this new year... and we are ready to move with more than a duck waddle. At every chance this year, let's show Bob that we're going to "CHARGE FOR THE GOLD !!!" < CLUB OFFICERS 2004-2005 - --- < DIV 7 OFFICERS & COMMITTEES >

* CONGRATULATIONS TO LTG GENE, HIS OFFICERS, PRESIDENTS, AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS, FOR A FINE YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN DIVISION 7... Thanks to each and everyone of you for the many successes that you have brought to your clubs and the division. You have provided an excellent base for us to grow this next year. Enjoy a day of retirement and then gear up with our new LTG Bob to fulfill even greater achievements for your clubs and Division 7.

* A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFRESHMENTS WITH RED FRANCISCO'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAS CELEBRATED ON OCTOBER 9. RED DIED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004... Obituaries for our "Mr. Kiwanis," Past Lt. Governor Red Francisco, in the September 28 edition of The Davis Enterprise and in The Sacramento Bee... < WILFORD (RED) FRANCISCO >

Red's family suggest that donations in memory of Wilford Francisco be sent to The Kiwanis Family House (address below) < THE KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE >, the UC Davis Cancer Center < UCD CANCER CENTER > , or the UC Davis Home Care Services Hospice Program < UCD HOSPICE PROGRAM >.

FYI, to donate to the KFH, please indicate "In memory of Wilford Francisco" and send your donation, payable to The Kiwanis Family House, P.O. Box 189091, Sacramento, CA 95818. Phone: 916-736-0116 Thank you !

* DAVIS GOLF CLUB HONORS RED... Very appropriate headlines on the first page of the Sports Section in the Sunday Edition, August 8, of The Woodland Daily Democrat in celebration of the naming of an annual golf tournment, "FRANCISCO FUN DAYS," for Red Francisco. Many members of the Davis Kiwanis Club attended the festivities. For your reference, here are a few postings on Red in recent years: < RED FRANCISCO & PATRIOTISM >

* CLUB INSTALLATIONS 2004 ARE NOW COMPLETED... < CLUB INSTALLATIONS 2004 >