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The Kiwanis Club of Washington was the 312th club organized under Kiwanis International on September 29, 1920. We have therefore named this blog Kiwanis 312. We are pleased to welcome you to our blog, which for the present must serve as our website.

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The Kiwanis Club of Washington meets for lunch every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Woman's Club, 108 North Alexander Avenue, Washington, Georgia, across Court Street from the Post Office.
Contact the Kiwanis Club of Washington through me or one of our Current Board or Members (see Pages below). You can expect a response within 24

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Friday, September 9, 2011

Kiwanis Club sponsors safe homes





Aimee Hall (left) of Augusta, told the Washington Kiwanis Club that Wilkes is one of nine counties served by Safe Homes, a domestic violence invervention lifeline. Jamaica Carperwas host of the program which was presented at the club’s regular Tuesday lunch meeting. Aimee Hall (left) of Augusta, told the Washington Kiwanis Club that Wilkes is one of nine counties served by Safe Homes, a domestic violence intervention lifeline. Jama Carper was program host on August 23rd at the club’s regular Tuesday lunch meeting.

Friday, August 5, 2011

92nd Georgia District Convention in Savannah, GA


Savannah Riverfront!

The convention agenda;

Friday, August 26

Dress Code all day - Casual
9:00 - 2:00 PMLt. Governor Make Up Training
1:00 - 7:00 PMRegistration
1:00 - 4:00 PMSilent Auction and Exhibit Set Up
1:00 - 5:00 PMClub President & Secretary Training
1:30 - 2:30 PM2010-2011 Board of Trustees Meeting
3:00 - 4:00 PM2011-2012 Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 PMMeet the Candidates
6:15 - 7:00 PMReception
7:00 - 9:30 PMDinner

Saturday, August 27

Dress Code Saturday AM - Business Casual or Kiwanis Uniform
Saturday Night Dress Code - District Officer & Lt. Govenors - Black Tux/Semi formal dress;  All others - Coat & Tie
6:30 AM - 9:30 AMRegistration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMPast Governor's Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMPast Lt. Governor's Breakfast
8:15 AM - 10:30 AMGeneral Session - Election & Business Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00AMIntroduction to Savannah (For Guests)
9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSilent Auction (Bids close at 9 PM)
10:30 AM - 11:45 AMFoundation Meeting
10:40 AM - 11:30 AMEducation Session I
11:40 AM - 12:30 PMEducation Session II
11:00 AM - 12:15 PMLate Registration
12:50 PM - 2:00 PMAwards Luncheon - Dr. David Tribble, Speaker
6:15 PM - 7:00 PMGovernor's Reception
7:00 PM - 9:30 PMGovernor's Banquet - Speaker & Local Entertainment
9:45 PMSilent Auction Winners Announced

Sunday, August 28

Dress Code - District Officers & Lt. Governors - Coat & Tie; All others - Business Casual
8:00 AM – 9:15 AMMemorial Service
9:30 AM – 11:30 AMInstallation Brunch
11:30 AM
92nd Georgia District Convention Adjourns
11:35 AM2011 - 2012 Board Meeting

*Attendees from our club will be:

Past Gov. Bob Lambertson and his wife Joyce; Margaret Norris, widow of
deceased Past Gov. Carlton Norris; Past Lt. Gov. William Johnson; Past Lt.
Gov. Bob Simmons; Lillie and Don Crowe all members of the Washington 
Kiwanis Club. 











Monday, February 28, 2011

The IRS recently announced small tax-exempt organ...


The IRS recently announced small tax-exempt organizations may be able to shift to the filing of the simpler Form 990-N (e-Postcard) rather than the Form 990-EZ or the standard Form 990 for their 2010 annual information reporting.
According to Revenue Procedure 2011-15, for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, most tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts not normally more than $50,000 can file the e-Postcard. In previous years, this threshold was set at $25,000.
An organization’s annual gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000 if the organization meets the following conditions:

  • Gross receipts, including amounts pledged by donors, are $75,000 or less during its first tax year.
  • Average annual gross receipts for its first two tax years are $60,000 or less.
  • Average annual gross receipts for the immediately preceding three tax years, including the tax year for which the return is filed, are $50,000 or less.

For tax years ending on or after December 31, 2010, tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts of $200,000 or more or with total assets of $500,000 or more must file Form 990. Tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 or total assets less than $500,000 are eligible to file the shorter Form 990-EZ. Organizations excluded from the IRS annual filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations include certain church-affiliated groups and governmental organizations.


Posted Feb 23 2011, 02:26 PM by Scott Smith

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Kiwanis One Day


Think you won’t make a difference? Think again.
Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service. In 2011, Kiwanis One Day is
April 2.
It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments.

After all, Kiwanis One Day consists of the involvement of Kiwanis club members around the world. It begins with your club’s participation. It extends to the impact you have on your community. And it results in an international spirit of service that inspires people worldwide.
There will be no limit to what you can do—and no boundaries on your spirit of fellowship. In fact, your efforts will be echoed by clubs in communities all over the globe.
Start planning today for Kiwanis One Day.
Want to know how your club can participate? We’ve got links for:
  • Tools. Got a game plan? Click to get one.
  • Tips. Start a brainstorm—and find project ideas.
  • Inspiration. Check out last year’s contest winners.
  • Connection. Find One Day stories from clubs around the world.
Attention: Clubs that participate in Kiwanis One Day should report the events on the online monthly report form. If you are requesting a banner patch, please note that you must complete the online banner patch form. Patches will be sent only once per year, on or around October 1. For clubs that also participate and request banner patches for Read Around the Worldand Young Children Priority One projects, patches will be sent at that time as well. 

Kiwanotes

From: "Chip Matson" <cmatson@aug.edu>
Date: January 28, 2011 4:39:31 PM EST
Subject: Kiwanotes for January 24, 2011
Reply-To: cmatson@aug.edu

Kiwanotes
Kiwanis Club of Augusta
January 24, 2011
Club Officers
President

President-Elect

Vice-President
Preston Moss
pmoss@
blanchardcalhounins.com


Secretary /Treasurer
Tom Sutherland
c.sutherland44@
comcast.net
    _____________

Past President
Clint Bryant
cbryant@aug.edu
 
Club Directors
Bill Kanto 2011
Pat Tante 2011
Perry Smith 2011
Chris Driver 2011
Steven Cranford 2011
Nick Butt 2012
Charles Scavullo 2012
Nancy Glaser 2012
Jim Turner 2012
Chuck Lanier 2012
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
Kiwanis Club of Augusta, Ga., Inc., P.O. Box 102, Augusta, GA 30903
Pat Tante, Editor
Hap Harris, Sometimes Editor
Scheduled Meetings: Every Monday at 12:30pm at Saint Paul’s River Room
 

JANUARY 24, 2011
We had a long vacation  which included a New Year’s Holiday, MLK Day and a Snow Day, but we were back at our stations, forks at the ready!  Phyllis Giddens commented that she had really missed everyone.  Everyone applauded for our good turnout.
The Reverend Doctor Dan McCall gave us a nice blessing – he certainly has a way with the Good Word.  Joe Willis took home the attendance prize and said that he needed a bottle opener too.  Guests included Peggy Seigler, Robert Kirby, Courtney Neibel, Ann Ewell, Sarah Wacker, Charles McDiarmid, and Perry Smith’s anonymous guest. 
Our Lt. Governor from Division 6, Walker Davis, thanked our Club for the work we are doing and encouraged us to visit other clubs in our division.  Our membership is one-half of the total membership of Division 6.
________________________________________________________
Lt.Governor Walker Davis and
President Lowell Dorn
_________________________________________________________
Cobbs Nixon gave us the final tally for the Charitable Trust which totaled $22,138.14.  Part of that goes to the charities we selected and over $11,000 goes to our scholarships. Cobbs recognized his committee of Becky Skinner and Greg DeSandy.
John Bell introduced our speaker, Deke Copenhaver, Mayor and Kiwanis member.  He didn’t really need an introduction so John told us something we did not know – the names of the Mayor’s dogs which are Surrey and Gracie Lynn.  It is notable, however, that Hizzoner has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine for four years.
The Mayor had a 1968 newspaper with him which mentioned, in addition to “Ike backs Nixon” that Augusta needed a convention center so we have been discussing downtown and the river front for years.  We have not taken advantage of our position on the Savannah and we need businesses there that will increase our tax base.  He spoke about his dreams for Augusta; things that are doable because we have all the assets to be a mid-size city of excellence.
We need to work together locally and regionally and support our visionary leadership.  We should embrace new ideas and not become what he called CAVE people – citizens against virtually everything.
________________________________________________________
Fellow Kiwanian
Mayor Deke Copenhaver
________________________________________________________



NEW MEMBERS
Perry Smith inducted Wyatt Theus.  Wyatt, a Clemson graduate, retired from forty years with Union Carbide.  He and his wife have two grown children and four grandchildren.
Kevin Mack inducted Cheryl Wirt.  She is CFO of the Family Y and has one daughter.
Lowell Dorn inducted Saundra Plunkett.  She works for Univar USA and volunteers for several causes including the Arts Council.


PROPOSED NEW MEMBER
The Board has approved Peggy Seigler for membership.  If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to a Board member ASAP.


SALVATION ARMY
Our donations to the Salvation Army exceeded those of Rotary.  Yayyyy!
OLD CHINESE PROVERB:  Even an emperor cannot buy back one single day.

A Pictorial Review of the Division 6 Meeting



January 19, 2011

Kiwanis official stresses club growth 


Patrick Tritt asked members of his audience to remember the moment when they first realized they were making a difference.


GARTH SNOW/STAFF
Walker Davis (left) of Warrenton introduces Patrick Tritt, governor of the Kiwanis International Georgia District, to the Division 6 Rally at Macedonia United Methodist Church. Mr. Davis is the lieutenant governor of Division 6.
"You become a Kiwanian when you look back and have your Kiwanis moment," he said. Mr. Tritt, a 30-year Kiwanian and the governor of the Georgia District of Kiwanis International, recently addressed the Georgia Division 6 Governor's Rally at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Warren County.
"Your service matters," he said. "Service is the backbone of the Kiwanis experience."
He called each member to accept more responsibility.
"It is sensible to take turns in doing demanding jobs," he said.
Mr. Tritt, an Athens, Ga., travel agency manager, outlined Kiwanis' service but also called on club members to tend to their own organization.
"We have stressed through the years that we must grow our clubs and our membership to continue to offer that service," he said.
He urged members to help expand the club.
"Don't assume everyone else will invite members. It is your responsibility," he said.
"We may never know when or how our Kiwanis moment affected another life."
The Thomson delegation of nine was headed by President Jay Poston, who presented Mr. Tritt and wife Eunice Tritt with a Shoshi Gashira camellia plant from R.A. Dudley Nurseries Inc. in Thomson.
Warrenton brought a delegation of eight, including Division 6 Lt. Gov. Walker Davis. The Warrenton club gave a basket of gifts and Warrenton brochures to Mrs. Tritt, who is a teacher. The Tritts travel Georgia weekly to attend division meetings.
"I've never been to two that have been exactly alike," Mrs. Tritt said.
The banquet drew 17 members of the Washington Club, four each from the Louisville and Uptown Augusta clubs and two from the Augusta club.
Mr. Tritt presented a Light a Fire pin to Margaret Norris of the Washington club. Her husband, Carlton Norris, who died in October 2009, was a Kiwanis governor.
Mr. Poston, representing the Thomson club, said the local chapter is putting more emphasis on membership.
"Our talents are so much stronger together," he said.
Tony Gazette, representing Warrenton, said, "I guess we may be the smallest club. I know we're the smallest community. But we have to make up for that in other ways."