2020 has brought on many challenges throughout the year. While COVID has continued into the holiday season, many parents have been worried about bringing their children to see Santa at retail stores. This has been a problem for many non-profits, so Kiwanis Club of Lake Oswego was up for the challenge.
The club brainstormed and came up with the idea of offering virtual visits online. Normally in a retail environment, Santa doesn’t have much opportunity to learn about the child before the visit. By booking the visit ahead of time, the parent has the opportunity to let Santa know a few special things about the child, allowing for a more personalized interaction. In lieu of providing photos that a parent would normally receive in a retail environment, the club decided to take advantage of the technology being used, and screen record the interaction. This will be a unique opportunity to share this interaction with family and friends who cannot attend holiday gatherings, and be a cherished memory for years to come.
To test the demand for virtual visits with Santa Claus, the club will be offering time slots on December 5th-6th. If demand is high enough, the club may open more dates and times. Visits with Santa are $20. Each 15 minute time slot includes 10 minutes of visit time with Santa, and a 5 minute buffer between other kids.
Proceeds generated from this fundraiser will be used to support youth programs for underserved children at River Grove and Oak Creek elementary schools, and a handful of homeless students within the Lake Oswego School District.
Help the Kiwanis family put some meaning in Halloweening🎃! This year, Kiwanis K-Kids is helping Circle K International raise money through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Fundraising will support Brick x Brick — CKI’s partnership with UNICEF USA to create a brighter future for kids in Côte d’Ivoire. Learn more: circlek.org/brickxbrick ... See MoreSee Less
A message from 2023-24 Kiwanis International President Katrina J. Baranko:
We think about the future as we begin executing our plans for the 2023-24 Kiwanis year. It reminds me of the first day of school each year when I was a teacher. I would always be so excited planning for that new year, knowing that I would come in energized, with fresh ideas to inspire kids to do their best and most creative work. Kiwanians, you have that same opportunity now — to bring your ideas and energy as we kick off the new Kiwanis year.
I am excited to embark on this journey alongside you. Our organization is made up of some of the most dedicated and selfless people I know. The challenges along the way should be embraced as opportunities. We will learn, grow, improve and adjust in ways that leave us stronger than before.
Together our efforts will result in great accomplishments. As the old adage goes: Teamwork makes the dream work. Kiwanians’ teamwork makes dreams happen for thousands of children. So get busy, dream makers — let your light shine in your communities and in children’s lives.
From KC of Cavite Educators of Philippine Luzon! Thank you Madam KI President for that inspiring message! See you in the ICON! God bless!
Thank you very much for both being an inspiration and for being at our District's convention.
Looking forward to working with you President Katrina. Serving the Children in health and education and making an impact for a better community to live in.
Thank you!!
You are going to be an outstanding leader‼️
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Kalumonan Davao-Philippines
Congratulations Madam KI President👏⚘
Congrats, Prez Katrina Jones Baranko!!! It's going to be a great year!
🙏🌹💐🎉🎊🙏
Thanks for the thoughts President Katrina!
Thanks for the welcoming remarks International President Katrina!
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your important message. It's clear that your vision for Kiwanis will lead us well.
Wow ! Hayahay ! Nice Mesage President Katrina , Mabuhay po Kayo ! (Tagalog Version/Philippines ) God Bless You More on your Kiwanis Year.
Congratulations ! Good luck in the new Kiwanian year!
Together for the children!🤗😘🤗
Great International President
I’m wishing you an amazing year as our President, and I will do my best to serve my community through Kiwanis.
Great 🙂
Thank you for the massage.
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Club of United Davao. Philippines
Congratulations Madam President: Thank you for your inspiring message. Hope and pray that your leadership will light up all our dear Kiwanians to go out of comfort zones and be ready to listen to new ideas especially from young people and be ready to challenge the status quo.
Our journey for the AY 2023-2024 is very positive indeed. Mabuhay ang Kiwanis.
KC of Canlubang
Laguna, Philippines 🇵🇭
President Katrina,
Welcome! Kiwanis needs training in Spanish at all leadership trainings!
She is an inspiration, she worked with us in Evans, Georgia, making calls to get a new KIWANIS Club Started! Thank you, so very much, Katrina!
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Posted: November 17, 2020 by Andrew Caswell
Club announces virtual visits with Santa Claus
2020 has brought on many challenges throughout the year. While COVID has continued into the holiday season, many parents have been worried about bringing their children to see Santa at retail stores. This has been a problem for many non-profits, so Kiwanis Club of Lake Oswego was up for the challenge.
The club brainstormed and came up with the idea of offering virtual visits online. Normally in a retail environment, Santa doesn’t have much opportunity to learn about the child before the visit. By booking the visit ahead of time, the parent has the opportunity to let Santa know a few special things about the child, allowing for a more personalized interaction. In lieu of providing photos that a parent would normally receive in a retail environment, the club decided to take advantage of the technology being used, and screen record the interaction. This will be a unique opportunity to share this interaction with family and friends who cannot attend holiday gatherings, and be a cherished memory for years to come.
To test the demand for virtual visits with Santa Claus, the club will be offering time slots on December 5th-6th. If demand is high enough, the club may open more dates and times. Visits with Santa are $20. Each 15 minute time slot includes 10 minutes of visit time with Santa, and a 5 minute buffer between other kids.
Proceeds generated from this fundraiser will be used to support youth programs for underserved children at River Grove and Oak Creek elementary schools, and a handful of homeless students within the Lake Oswego School District.
To reserve a time slot for your child, please visit: https://k20338.site.kiwanis.org/santa-2020/
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Help the Kiwanis family put some meaning in Halloweening🎃! This year, Kiwanis K-Kids is helping Circle K International raise money through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Fundraising will support Brick x Brick — CKI’s partnership with UNICEF USA to create a brighter future for kids in Côte d’Ivoire. Learn more: circlek.org/brickxbrick ... See MoreSee Less
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A message from 2023-24 Kiwanis International President Katrina J. Baranko:
We think about the future as we begin executing our plans for the 2023-24 Kiwanis year. It reminds me of the first day of school each year when I was a teacher. I would always be so excited planning for that new year, knowing that I would come in energized, with fresh ideas to inspire kids to do their best and most creative work. Kiwanians, you have that same opportunity now — to bring your ideas and energy as we kick off the new Kiwanis year.
I am excited to embark on this journey alongside you. Our organization is made up of some of the most dedicated and selfless people I know. The challenges along the way should be embraced as opportunities. We will learn, grow, improve and adjust in ways that leave us stronger than before.
Together our efforts will result in great accomplishments. As the old adage goes: Teamwork makes the dream work. Kiwanians’ teamwork makes dreams happen for thousands of children. So get busy, dream makers — let your light shine in your communities and in children’s lives.
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From KC of Cavite Educators of Philippine Luzon! Thank you Madam KI President for that inspiring message! See you in the ICON! God bless!
Thank you very much for both being an inspiration and for being at our District's convention.
Looking forward to working with you President Katrina. Serving the Children in health and education and making an impact for a better community to live in.
Thank you!!
You are going to be an outstanding leader‼️
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Kalumonan Davao-Philippines
Congratulations Madam KI President👏⚘
Congrats, Prez Katrina Jones Baranko!!! It's going to be a great year!
🙏🌹💐🎉🎊🙏
Thanks for the thoughts President Katrina!
Thanks for the welcoming remarks International President Katrina!
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your important message. It's clear that your vision for Kiwanis will lead us well.
Wow ! Hayahay ! Nice Mesage President Katrina , Mabuhay po Kayo ! (Tagalog Version/Philippines ) God Bless You More on your Kiwanis Year.
Congratulations ! Good luck in the new Kiwanian year! Together for the children!🤗😘🤗
Great International President
I’m wishing you an amazing year as our President, and I will do my best to serve my community through Kiwanis.
Great 🙂
Thank you for the massage.
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Club of United Davao. Philippines
Congratulations Madam President: Thank you for your inspiring message. Hope and pray that your leadership will light up all our dear Kiwanians to go out of comfort zones and be ready to listen to new ideas especially from young people and be ready to challenge the status quo. Our journey for the AY 2023-2024 is very positive indeed. Mabuhay ang Kiwanis. KC of Canlubang Laguna, Philippines 🇵🇭
President Katrina, Welcome! Kiwanis needs training in Spanish at all leadership trainings!
She is an inspiration, she worked with us in Evans, Georgia, making calls to get a new KIWANIS Club Started! Thank you, so very much, Katrina!
🌹🎯☀️🌠🎶🌹
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