News from Kiwanis Club of Pasadena

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The Pasadena Kiwanis Club will have Rob Parker from the Ronald McDonald house (Formerly Exec Director for Kiwanis International) at the University Club of Pasadena,

175 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA.

Change or Die...Reaching the Next Generation for Kiwanis

Rob Parker has been leading in the volunteer/social sector for the past 30 years. Currently serving as the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California headquartered in Pasadena, Rob is the former CEO of Kiwanis International. Prior to Kiwanis, Rob served 20 years in various leadership positions with Boys and Girls Clubs of America. In his time with Kiwanis, Rob helped focus the organization on the changes needed to reach the next generation of Kiwanis members. Given the tragic decline in service club participation across the nation, now is the time to reverse these dangerous trends. Rob will share a positive message about what Kiwanis clubs can to do preserve our past, while preparing for the future.

Thursday, February 2nd

From 12:00 to 1:30 PM

Lunch cost: $25.00

This should be an excellent program for all Kiwanis members.

If you want to attend, please call or email your reservations to me:

Craig Wallace

Kiwanis Club of Pasadena

M K & M

626-449-3466, ext 241

The luncheon meetings are held on Thursdays at the University Club of Pasadena, 175 North Oakland Ave., Pasadena (626) 793-5157. The location of the meeting is just inside and to the left of the front door and our club banner will be displayed on a stand at the front of the room. There is free parking in the lot next to the building.

The meetings are generally organized according to the following timetable;

12:00 p.m. Club members and guests arrival

12:15 p.m. Luncheon begins. The room will be available earlier if you need some extra time to set up

12:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance, singing of America and an opening prayer

12:35 - 1 p.m. Club President takes 20-25 minutes for introductions, fines, announcements. general business

1 - 1:30 p.m. Speaker's introduction, presentation and 5-10 minute question period

The luncheon meetings are held on First, Second and Third Thursdays of the month at the
University Club of Pasadena
175 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena (626) 793-5157.
The location of the meeting is just inside and to the left of the front door
and our club banner will be displayed on a stand at the front of the room.
There is free parking in the lot next to the building.

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Click on the following links for videos on the new Kiwanis Interntional

worldwide service project for Maternal/neonatal tetanus.

ROGER MOORE - KIWANIS WORLDWIDE SERVICE PROJECT - VIDEO #1

http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/video1.aspx

KIWANIS WORLDWIDE SERVICE PROJECT - VIDEO #2

http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/Video2.aspx

KIWANIS WORLDWIDE SERVICE PROJECT - VIDEO #3

http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/Video3.aspx

Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus (MNT)

What is MNT?
In 40 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too.

Who suffers from MNT?
MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.

Can MNT be stopped?
Yes! MNT is highly preventable. Just three doses of a 60-cent immunization protect mothers, who then pass on the immunity to their future babies. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease.

Why hasn't MNT been eliminated already?
UNICEF has helped to successfully eliminate MNT in many countries. But in 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, it still strikes babies and mothers who have little or no access to health care — either because they are poor, live in remote areas or are caught in humanitarian emergencies. More funds and resources are needed to reach all babies and mothers at risk.

What will it take to eliminate MNT from the Earth by 2015?
129 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take $110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.

Why focus on this issue?
It is unacceptable that innocent newborns and their mothers suffer and die from MNT when it can be prevented so easily. This is also an amazing opportunity to reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with lifesaving health care. Developing delivery systems for MNT vaccines will blaze a trail to provide additional desperately needed services to these marginalized families.

What is the ELIMINATE partnership?
Hand in hand, Kiwanis and UNICEF will eliminate MNT and change the world. Kiwanis' commitment, vision and strength in reaching communities and leaders will help wipe out this cruel, centuries-old disease and pave the way for other interventions. UNICEF has staff working in the most isolated corners of the globe and an unbeatable supply chain.