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02/07/95 11:13
RITZ CARLTON WASHINGTON DC
2024567805
NO.053 P002
NEWS from
Kiwanis
FIRST LADY HOSTS CHILD SERVICE
GROUPS AT WHITE HOUSE LUNCHEON
The leaders of 35 organizations dedicated to serving the needs of young
children were hosted at a White House luncheon today by First Lady Hillary
Rodham Clinton.
"We must recognize the fundamental truth, that every adult has a
responsibility for the most sacred trust we are given -- the nurturing and
care of the next generation, our children," Mrs. Clinton said in remarks to
the luncheon guests.
The child-welfare leaders were gathered in Washington for a meeting of
Kiwanis International's Priority One Advisory Council. The participating
organizations include such groups as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
Children's Defense Fund, National Association of Children's Hospitals, and
National Head Start Association.
Since 1990, Kiwanis clubs around the world have sponsored a continuing
service program to meet the special needs of young children called "Young
Children: Priority One." The program targets children from prenatal
development to age 5.
"Young children have more needs, and more potential, than any other age
group," said Kiwanis International president Ian Perdriau. "Serving those
needs, and helping children fulfill that potential, has become the most
exciting and rewarding service program that Kiwanis clubs have undertaken."
The advisory council provides Kiwanis International with expert guidance on
how volunteers can best serve the unmet needs of young children. The advisory
organizations also form local partnerships with Kiwanis clubs at the community
level.
One such partnership was represented by John D. Cuny, executive vice
president of Anthem Health, Jacksonville, Florida. "As a member of the health
For further information contact David L. Blackmer. Public Relations Director
@
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
3636 Woodview Trace. Indianapolis. IN 46268
317/875-8755
TELEX/TWX: 810-341-3471
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insurance community and a Kiwanian," he said, "my company and I became
involved to provide educational materials that create a greater awareness of
the need to immunize children under the age of two."
"It is a great honor for us to gather here today as guests of First Lady
Hillary Clinton to pay tribute to all of you who continue to do so much to
help children," he told the organization leaders.
During the past year, Kiwanis club members have raised more than $17.5
million and contributed 1.6 million hours of volunteer time to "Young
Children: Priority One" projects.
Many Kiwanis clubs are supporting infant immunization campaigns at the
state and local level under the slogan "All Their Shots, While They're Tots."
President Clinton has assisted this effort by providing an immunization
message for Kiwanis-sponsored television spots, billboards, posters, and
public-service ads in national magazines.
During the past year, Kiwanis clubs also sponsored 1,540 parenting
education projects and 1,100 child abuse awareness projects.