ASSINIBOIA — They don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Assiniboia’s Kinette Club was happy to share news of three significant awards recently won by their club.
Lisa Martin, spokesperson for the community’s Kinette Club, says, “We received three awards. The first one was for the Zone G Kin of the Year, which was awarded to Assiniboia Kinette Club member Marni Chadwick.”
Zone G is a regional grouping of clubs in the area that includes the Assiniboia Kinsmen, Assiniboia Kinettes, Moose Jaw Kinsmen, Moose Jaw Kinettes, Parkland Kinsmen and Thunder Creek Kinsmen.
The Facebook announcement about the award on their club’s page stated, “Marni, where do we start? She is organized and able to manage a million things at the same time. She listens to others and accepts new ideas. She is insightful and offers constructive opinions when needed. She is an amazing baker and cook (IFKYK). She volunteers at almost every Kinette event, attends meetings, organizes our Mom’s Pantry orders, and chaired the 2025 Community Calendar, streamlining the whole process. On top of that, she’s a wife, a mom, a teacher, a community volunteer and a great friend.”
This award was created to recognize and honour Kin from each zone who most exemplify the Objects of Our Association and impact and inspire not only their club and members, but their zone.
Martin said Chadwick was nominated for reasons such as: “1. she’s not scared to help 2. shows up to meetings and events and is always ready to lend a hand. 3. instrumental in our Community Calendar project.”
The second award received was the Elmer Miller Visitation Award. The purpose of this award is to promote and encourage interclub visitations within District 3 Kin clubs. The events can include regular meetings, installation nights, Founders’ Nights, a club’s anniversary celebrations or a separate event Life Membership celebration.
Telemiracle’s Top Fundraiser award was also given to the Assiniboia service club and encompassed their Bad Carolling fundraiser.
“It generated a ton of online interest, was well received by the community and so, so much fun,” adds Martin.
The club’s social media announcement of this award read, “You may not have loved it when we came to your door, but our Bad Carolling earned top spot for the best fundraiser of the year. Say what you want about our singing, lots of people paid us to go away, and for a wonderful cause. Thanks for the support.”
Additionally, Raelynn Nicholson was presented with a five-year plaque for serving on the Kinsmen Foundation Board at the Foundation’s wrap-up.
Members of your community service clubs do not undertake these activities for the awards and accolades; they do these things because all of these efforts contribute to their motto of “Serving the community’s greatest needs,” and help promote Kin initiatives and goals. Assiniboia benefits greatly from this service club’s continued commitment to all of these aspects.
