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Lucknow would look much different without 40 years of Kinsmen/Kinettes
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McDonagh said Lucknow wouldn't be
the place it is today without the Kinsmen/
Kinettes, who have helped build, main-
tain and restore the local arena, soccer
pitches, baseball diamonds and many
other community projects.
Looking back on his years of service,
the club has changed greatly from the
"shirt and tie" policy when he first started
decades ago, to a more "casual" approach
for the young persons' club.
McDonagh said he made life-long
friends, secured numerous business deals
and networking opportunities through
the organization, which at its core is a
social club with goals set on benefiting
the members and community.
"The club is very well respected in town
and we're always interested in bringing in
new people," he said. "It's a very healthy
organization and I believe we're at an all-
time high."
Twice a president of the club, McDon-
agh said he's "a better person" for being
part of the Kinsmen, through the leader-
ship roles he learned, the people he met
and the experiences he had along the
way. He said many people move on from
the club to become municipal leaders, as
well as business, church leaders, coaches
and other beneficial roles in the
community.
"Everyone comes out of the Kinsmen
with a strong sense of community," he
said.
Lucknow Kinsmen History
A look back at the organization's his-
tory in `Lucknow... The place we call
home' 1858-2008 reveals the organization
was originally chartered by the Wingham
Kinsmen Club in November 1973 with a
membership of 27, while the Kinettes
were founded in March, 1974.
Notable achievements included the
creation of the Lucknow Tennis Courts in
1981, The Kin Ball Park in 1984 and
upgrades to Caledonia Ball Park and Luc -
know and District Sports Complex. Funds
have also seen upgraded equipment for
the Lucknow Fire Hall and Wingham
Hospital.
Both Kinsmen and Kinettes worked to
create the three -pitch soccer field at the
north edge of Lucknowbetween 1997 and
2006, seeing it expanded from one field to
three, with the erection of a soccer pavil-
ion, concession booth and washrooms.
The Kinettes are responsible for the
organization of a Candystriper program
at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, with a
popular Spring Fashion Show running its
first 13 years. The club also organized
many social events including suppers,
mystery tours, dances, Kin Kid parties
and conventions.
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Brand new Kinnette Club of Lucknow and District lifetime member Tracey Simpson
received a standing ovation in honour of her service.
Submitted photos
Kinnette Club of Lucknow and District member Brenda
Dineen presented Tracey Simpson with her lifetime
membership in honour of her service at the club's 40th
anniversary celebrations, Nov. 16, 2013.
Kinsmen and Kinnette Clubs of Lucknow
and District members Joan and Steve
Chamby enjoyed the club's 40th
anniversary celebrations.
The Kinsmen currently maintains a pri-
vate clubhouse in partnership with the
Kinettes for business meetings and social
functions.
The organization is proud to be part of
Kin Canada, which has raised over $1 bil-
lion in fundraising since it was founded
by Hal Rodgers in Hamilton, in 1920.
For more information visit www.luc-
knowldnsmen.com
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