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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 80SHIRLEY MIDDLETON Kinsmen and their Kinettes is a world wide organization. The Canadian organization is divided into eight districts; each district is in turn divided into zones which are made up of individual clubs. This division is for the purpose of administration, It allows for a more personal touch in the clubs within given areas. At each level there are voluntary executives which supervise the work of their level. Kinette members must be wives of Kinsmen, Kinette clubs operate as auxiliaries, assisting Kin projects or undertaking separate ones, not incompatible with local Kin programs. Kinette membership permits the wife to fully share with her husband the benefits of Kin interest in com- munity welfare, an opportunity to help others, strong and enduring friendships, active social and community life, Kin is a dynamic and cohesive nationwide group of vigorous and dedicated young men and women. The Exeter Kinette Club was founded in 1952, with 18 mem- bers. The first executive was: president Marion Sanders; vice, Jean Wein; secretary, Nancy Traquair, Helen Mickle; treasurer, Lois Armstrong; registrar, Barb Southcott. The first project was running the snack bar in the arena which netted over $1,800 the first year. Fifty percent of this went into the arena and the rest was split between the Kinette and Kinsmen clubs for local service work, The purchase of a $650 oxygen tent for South Huron Hospital was an example of their local service work. At this same time the Kinettes sponsored the original Exeter Figure Skating Club. Some of the larger projects through the years were: 1954-55 — $200 Hockey Booster Club. 1955 - 56 — $100 Childrens Aid Society, $150 Hockey Booster Club, 2 pingpong tables to the arena. 1956 - 57 — 5 footstools for the hospital maternity ward, $50 for Girl Guides & Brownies. 1959 - 60 — $50 to children's aid, $100 to expand Guide & Scout building, $50 to orphanage plus gifts. 1960 - 61 — $25 Muscular Distrophy, $100 Children's Aid Society, $100 Exeter Figure Skating Club, adopted a Hong Kong child, (11 year old, Wing Sang Wong) whom they supported up until '64 when he no longer needed assistance. Then they adopted Kam-kee- Lam. $25 to the Cancer Society, $25 for the purchase of toys and books for the children's ward of the hospital, $10 MentallyRetarted, 1962 — $100 Children's Aid plus clothing, $25 Cancer Society, started Sick and Shut in Night. 1963 — $1,000 Swimming Pool Fund. 1965 — Donated to Bunny Bundle, supported a needy family, gave $5 to the top 4 grade 8 math students. 1967 — painted the bridges in Riverview Park, put a fence around the wading pool in Victoria. Park. ' 1970 — donated a desk to the hospital, gave Christmas gifts to the elderly and retarded, $25 to the highest student in grade 13 to go to teachers college (this annual bursary was changed to the student going on to further her education in Home Economics). 1971 - 72 — quilts, slippers and packs for the Children's Ward plus many small annual donations. Money for these various projects was raised in a variety of ways such as in the early years: selling programs at hockey games, annual peanut drives, draws for things like a cedar chest and a quilt, hospital Sundry Cart (more of a service than a money maker). In later years there was the Pepsi drive, the Annual Kinette Dance, the Rental of clown suits made by the Kinettes and annual draws for things such as a doll at Christmas. Money is also received for projects on which the Kinettes assisted such as Annual car show, Kinfest, Quarter horse show etc. Some memorable occasions for the club were: in 1960-61 the Kinsmen gave the Kinettes their Banner which is hung during every Kinette meeting; in 1956 the Exeter Kinette Club spon- sored the founding of the Hensall Kinette Club and in 1961 the club hosted an Inter club Meeting of 160 Kinettes of Zone D on April 28th. There were 17 guest speakers two of whom ,were a Dress Buyer and a Fashion Coordinator of Simpsons of London. There were also 100 prizes donated by Exeter Mer- chants. The club celebrated its 21st birthday in. March 1972 with a dinner party attended by eleven former Kinettes,1 Kin wife and eight Kinettes. Other social functions were; 1972 windup Party which consisted of dinner and a trip to see King Lear performed at Stratford; annual Christmas party, during which secret pals were revealed and two joint meetings with the Kinsmen. This year donations and ser- vice work consisted of: $25 to the top Home Economics student in grade 13 to complete her education in that field; $5 to the four top grade 8 students in math; $10 to Cystic Fibrosis; $25 to the Bunny Bundle; $15 to Exeter Figure Skating Club; $50 to the mentally retarded workshop. Also flowers were placed in the hospital waiting room at Christmas and Easter, they helped the Kinsmen with their sick and shut-in night; drove trucks for their Pepsi drives; helped with the Kinfest in August and with the Rodeo in September, A dance was held in March which netted $150. The raffle for a Mrs. Beasley doll at Christmas netted $71. The doll was won 'by Marg Strong of Clinton. Clown suits were rented at Halloween and this netted $24. At present plans are being made to help the Kinsmen with the Exeter Centennial celebrations and vests are in the process of being made for our Kinsmen and Kinettes. Section 3, Page 28 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE JUNE 28, 1973 Kinettes helped many local projects (LONDON) LTD. KINETTES DONATE $500 - Although it had only about a dozen members, the Exeter Kinette Club was an active group in 1963. They sponsored a number of money-raising activities throughout the year. To climax its service efforts, the Kinettes voted $500 to the Exeter and District Swimming Pool Campaign. Mrs. Art Clarke presented the check to campaign chairman G. John Goman. (T-A, April 18, 1963) Acme Neon Signs IS milp01•4111•1 •1111••••111111111•211011•41.1P If your hair is not becoming to you . . You should be coming to us! The Latest In Styles Far All Ages • Shirley's We're just new in Exeter, but we're looking forward to a long and friendly association. BEAUTY SHOP 235 Andrew 235-2340 SIGNS OF THE TIMES Highway 83 West In The Former Kongskilde Building 1.•