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Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation

Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation. Children: Our Focus. Building Better Futures. Why Pediatric Trauma?. Unintentional injury remains the #1 killer of children age 14 and under in the U.S.

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Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation

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  1. Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Children: Our Focus

  2. Building Better Futures

  3. Why Pediatric Trauma? • Unintentional injury remains the #1 killer of children age 14 and under in the U.S. • Unintentional injury kills more kids every year than any other cause – including disease, homicide and suicide!

  4. Partner Hospital Program

  5. Working Together . . . • Providing Advanced Pediatric Training • Purchasing Pediatric Medical Equipment • Creating or Expanding Community Outreach Programs

  6. Kiwanis Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program Dr. Thorp Dr. Young Dr. Christian Kopp Our Newest Kiwanis Doctor! Dr. Kristin Ratnayake

  7. Grant Making

  8. PTP Grants For SLP Clubs • Grants available for new service projects which seek to prevent and/or treat pediatric trauma – defined as sudden, unintentional physical injury. • Provides start-up funds: up to 50% of the club’s cash contribution to the total project cost, with a maximum of $250

  9. Types of PTP Projects Any NEW project that addresses sudden, unintentional physical injury! • Bicycle Rodeo • Helmet Distribution • Water Safety Event • Child Safety Day • Walk to School Day • Child Safety Seat Inspection Event • Trauma Dolls/Bears • Poison Prevention

  10. Good to Know! We want to say “Yes”! Some common mistakes: Project is not “new” Did not complete all of the application Did not include Project Budget

  11. How to Apply for a Grant • Complete the appropriate PTP grant application • Include the following: • An estimate of service hours committed to the project • Date when funds are required • A copy of the club’s current year Community Service Budget (if available) • A project budget including club funds committed, “in-kind” donations, and any other sources of outside funding

  12. Future Leaders

  13. Leadership Training • Provides officers of SLP organizations with the leadership techniques and tools. • Approximately $45,000 spent annually to train SLP officers

  14. Scholarship Fund • Established in 1981 by Past Governor Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. • Provides financial assistance to members of Circle K, Key Club and KIWIN’S • Approximately $103,000 provided annually!

  15. Loretta Barksdale-McElwain Scholarship • Established in 1997 through the generosity of Les McElwain in memory of his wife Loretta • Awarded to a Key Club or KIWIN’S graduating senior, for post-secondary education • Largest award available to a SLP recipient – annual average $21,000!

  16. How to Apply for a Scholarship • Complete the CNH Foundation Scholarship application (application available in the Fall) • Need only complete one application for all available scholarships • Read the instructions • Adhere to the formatting rules • Answer all questions completely • Provide details!

  17. Contact Information Lanie Wheeler, Foundation President B (650) 493-2361 Email: lwheeler@paccc.org Pete Horton, Executive Director B (877) 597-1770, Ext. 124 Cell (925) 216-2926 Email: pete@cnhkiwanis.org Jennifer Chaves, Coordinator of Development and PTP B (877) 597-1770, Ext. 126 Email: jennifer@cnhkiwanis.org Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation 8360 Red Oak St., Ste. 201, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-0608 Tel: (909) 989-1500 Toll Free: (877) 597-1770

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