Kin in the News

The Kinsmen and Kinettes are now busily preparing for the annual Christmas for Needy Families project that the clubs conduct each year. Presents and a large grocery order will be provided by the clubs through the auspices of the provincial social services office. 

Kin Canada was awarded Outstanding Philanthropic Group by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter. Our friends at Cystic Fibrosis Canada nominated us. Thank you. It's an honour. See page 4. 

Spears said being a Kinsmen is phenomenal for many reasons, including the cherished friendships, and support that is given to this community and others.

A local man known for his volunteering in the community has been chosen to represent Eastern Ontario and Northern Ontario as Allstate's Community Hero. Ray Eady was recognized for the work he does in the community by volunteering and being involved with different service clubs in Cornwall and area and will represent the region in the insurance company's national Community Hero Program.

Ashlie Cormier promised she would dye her hair pink if teammates on the Kinette's Team Sandra were able to reach a certain goal for this weekend's Run for the Cure.

Kin Canada Wins the Association of Fundraising Professional's Outstanding Foundation Award. 

We’re pleased to announce the Bible Hill Kinsman Club recently won the Ray Wamboldt Attendance award, given each year to the club in Atlantic Canada having the highest percentage of attendance of members at club meetings. This award serves as an indication of the dedication of our 20 members and the high regard given to club meetings. The Bible Hill Kinsmen are also earning the Boake Efficiency Award and the Outstanding Club Award, two awards from Kin Canada for clubs going above and beyond serving their communities.

NEW WATERFORD — The New Waterford Kinsmen Club held its annual awards ceremony recently, but this year there was an extra surprise. During the event the Kinsmen led in the family of Angus Gillis, a director with the club, to be on hand for the presentation of a life membership award to Gillis.

For 50 years the St. Albert Kinsmen have been serving St. Albert’s greatest need. Since May 4,1964 the organization has contributed to the community in remarkably generous ways: by helping to build the Kinex Arena, the Larose Drive Clubhouse, the Kinsmen Korral and the Kinsmen RV Park.