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W E L C O M E ! WHO ARE THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS? "For
over 120 years the Order has lent a hand throughout the world . . .
we have a justly deserved reputation for genuine caring"
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Update from Valerie Blohm, Kids Alive International - This past week, we were able to bring in 33 more children into our Residential Home care in Haiti! These precious children are either newly orphaned as a result of the earthquake, or were living in an orphanage in the capital that was destroyed by the quake...and have been living outside of the destroyed building since that time. What a JOY and blessing these backpacks and all of the wonderful contents are and will continue to be to these needy children! KDS members from all over the USA and Canada contributed items and money to the "Backpacks for Haiti" project. Thanks to this generosity, 240 backpacks were completed and money was sent for new arrivals at the children's homes in Haiti. (Click here to read more)
CHAUTAUQUA - Pictured above are this year's Chautauqua Scholarship Students. Front row, from the left: Kata Shomi, Brenda Griffith, Emily Perper; back row, from left: Samuel Mohsen Rizkalla, Nayef Al-Zainaty, Mitch Counsell, Ryan Dekker, Bertie Sabov, Ian Good, Georges Mohsen Rizkalla. Photo by Emily Fox, The Chautauquan Daily.
CHAUTAUQUA
- 1960 Chautauqua Scholarship Class Reunion. Left to right: Frances Price,
Virginia; Phoebe McLelland, Ontario; Joyce Cote, Connecticut; Judy Alger,
New Hampshire; Roberta Feely, British Columbia; Jan Laude, Pennsylvania.
After 50 years the group are having a great time together. Some have not
seen each other since 1960.
Camp Lookout in Montrose is owned and operated by the Iowa Branch and has been in continuous operation since 1927. Week 3 campers gather at the front gate for this group picture. Each night a campfire, songs and prayers are held at "the Point" overlooking the Mississippi. NEW INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED
The incoming and outgoing Executive Committees shown above at the June Convention: Standing: Wyolene Pointer, Deb Hurd, Bev Duffer, Sue Minter, Walt Laude, Tom Houghton, Pat Bowen, Beth Fanta, Barbara Boulware. Seated: Frances Sellew, Nan Pointer, Joyce Cote, Joan Mangum, Joyce Morris, Meredith Houghton. Photo by Jane Currie
What an amazing June
we have had! Our beloved KDS met for its 49th General Convention at the
Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, New York. The Tennessee Branch was our
official host and the members can be justly proud of providing an event
that was one to remember. Our president, Frances
Buskey Sellew, presided over our business sessions with great ease and
ability. She confidently led us through the reports from all the officers,
historian, committee chairmen, and branch presidents. We have added three
new Vice President positions: 1. First Vice-President,
who will be a close assistant to the President, keeping informed of the
overall business and policies of the Order, and assuming the Presidency
when called upon to do so. Under the direction of the President, this
person shall help with planning both Central Council meetings and General
Convention and other leadership assignments. 2. Second Vice-President,
who will chair the Membership Extension Committee and coordinate all member
activities and shall act as a liaison between the Executive Committee
and the Department Directors. 3. Third Vice-President,
who will coordinate communications, producing a newsletter to keep the
membership informed about current activities and shall act as a liaison
between the Executive Committee, the Editorial Committee, and the other
committee chairmen.
New Horizons On The Road is available to come to your Circle or Branch. It is a one day program from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes not only information about the Order but how we can all use this information to spread the word to others. A power point presentation has been prepared and there will be opportunities for you to share your knowledge and enthusiasm as well. You are welcome to invite prospective members to come along with you. To arrange for New Horizons On The Road to come to your Branch/Circle, your Branch President or Circle President should contact Chris White, CPA, The King's Daughters and Sons Headquarters, PO Box 1017, Chautauqua, NY 14712. Phone: 716-357-4951 E-mail: iokds5@windstream.net For more about the New Horizons Program and how to apply, click here. |
West
Virginia - Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Christ United Methodist
Church, Wheeling, West Virginia. Speaker: Sue Buck, LMCC, Former
International Historian, Chautauqua Director, Current Member, Strategic
Planning Committee More details available soon IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY ... The 2011 Chautauqua season for members is short. Only three weeks are open fully. Week Eight will be Clergy Week with very limited space available for others. The middle of Week Nine, members of Central Council begin arriving; therefore a full week cannot be scheduled. A full schedule of Chautauqua events will be posted on their website: ciweb.org And, of course other information about IOKDS available space will be posted on our website. Look forward to seeing some newcomers next summer !! Chautauqua Lecture
Themes, 2011
MEMBERS' MANUAL - Revised, Updated and Ready for You! Developed by Christine Dawson and members of the Renewal Committee, the Members' Manual is a one-stop source for up-to-date information of interest to all members. Click here to download your PDF copy for free or order a $5.00 CD version or a $15.00 paper version from Headquarters. (The Members' Manual is part of an ongoing process to provide members with publications formerly available only in printed format, thus resulting in significant economical and environmental savings.) September Meditation The following is an adaptation of the Prayer of the Order done by the Chautauqua Scholars, Class of 2010. It was re-written and arranged to music by Ian Good from Massachusetts with editing assistance by Emily Perper from Maryland. The scholars sang it on Order Night. Almighty God, eternal
Father Almighty God, eternal
Father May we everywhere
be By purity and honor Central Council Meditations Looking for meditations and devotions? To download Meditations and Devotions used at Central Councils/General Conventions - click here for 2009; click here for 2008; and click here for 2007. Bible Study Suggestions - a list of thought-provoking subjects that would make excellent Bible Study topics, including "Women in the Old Testament", "Jesus' Parables of Grace" etc. Click here for a complete list of suggested topics. Note: this list contains excellent suggestions and includes a sample Bible Study and Bible Study Resources - well worth a look for anyone searching for ideas. Everything you ask for in prayer, you will receive. Matthew 21:22 |
Chautauqua
MAPPING CIRCLES Maps with a complete listing of KDS Branches and Circles in the United States and Canada. [more]
Elizabeth Galey, former International Student Ministry Director and members of the Seekers Circle, Fredericton, NB, took Shirley Cooper, LMCC (above) to lunch recently and used the opportunity to present her with the Past International President's Pin. FAREWELL FROM Click here for Deb Hurd's final news report as Junior Director. Deb's mother, Donna McCreight, is recovering from surgery. Get well wishes can be sent to Donna at 404 Delaware Drive, Westerville, OH 43081-2706. SUBMISSION POLICIES FOR WEBSITE MATERIAL The submission of articles and photographs is encouraged for publication on this website. Please adhere to the following policies. Material should be
submitted in electronic format, preferably in MSWord. Use plain unformatted
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the digital image, the better. People and activities in photos must be
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be obtained. We reserve the right to edit or modify any submission that
we publish. Although we appreciate the effort it takes to submit material,
we cannot promise that it will be published. Items will be used based
upon editorial interest and space available.
DONOR
FORM Forms and applications are available online for various programs including Donor Form, Clergy Renewal Week, Member at Large Dues Form, NAI Scholarship, etc. For a list of forms, click here. KING'S
DAUGHTERS AND SONS WEBSITES AND ONLINE PROJECTS CLERGY
RENEWAL WEEK 2010 AWARDS
PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION COMMITTEE NEW
IOKDS LOGO COMMEMORATIVE
BRICK PROGRAM MEMBERS AT LARGE 2010 DUES Current and prospective members who do not belong to a Circle or Branch may pay dues directly to the Order and enjoy the rights and privileges of all members, including a subscription to The Silver Cross. Please print and fill out the form here. IOKDS LOGO AVAILABLE Click on the following link to obtain the official IOKDS logo in various sizes and formats: (http://www.iokds.org/logo.html) INDIANA'S PURPLE STREAK newsletter is now available in your email Inbox and also online. Click here to learn more.
New Horizons Scholarship Program - click here. |
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