Beni Avallone

Inspired by the concept of Internet Clubs, as explained by an American Kiwanis International representative to Kiwanians attending the Australia District Convention, Beni Avallone decided to take up the challenge to build the first Internet Club in Australia.
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Beni began the task of recruiting former and current Kiwanis members who were interested in the concept of an Internet Club to form the core of the club and to recruit potential members new to Kiwanis. Eventually, Charter strength was achieved but Beni was unable to find an existing Club within her traditional Kiwanis Club Division, or the District, to sponsor the Internet Club.

Showing remarkable determination, Beni found the necessary funds herself to Charter the Internet Club.

'The Kiwanis Internet Club of Bayside INC' was founded on the 6th January 2007 by Beni Avallone, while serving her second term in Office as Division 6 Lieutenant Governor in the Australia District of Kiwanis International.
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KI Counsellor Paul Palazzolo presented the Charter Certificate to Club Charter President Bob Kirby, and the International President Awards to Beni and Bill (Snr) Avallone.
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Div 6 Lt Governor Beni Avallone gave the "Vote of Thanks".
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In Term 1, 2009, Charter Member Beni established a "Terrific Kids" program at Amsleigh Park Primary School in Victoria. Two students are awarded each scholastic term.
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In the scholastic Term 2, 2009, Beni established a "Bring Up Grades" program at Westall Primary School in Victoria. Rather than having a whole-school program for the year, the School has decided to alternate it each term between the Junior and the Senior Levels. The Junior School section is concentrating on the "Reading Recovery" program. "Bring Up Grades" is a motivational program promoting higher academic performance. It is likely that the Senior School section will be concentrating on either "Literacy" or "Numeracy", or both. Westall PS already has a whole-school "Terrific Kids" program which Beni established in 2004, sponsored by Kiwanis Brighton Club.

Beni Avallone: treasurer@e-kiwanisbayside.org.au

For more details please email Web Administrator Beni Avallone, 2005-2007 Lieutenant Governor (Division 6, Kiwanis International Australia District), at: treasurer@e-kiwanisbayside.org.au, or refer to "Contact Us" webpage.

President-Elect: BENI AVALLONE from Caulfield South, Victoria
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Treasurer: BENI AVALLONE

In March 2006, Kiwanis Australia Division 6 Clubs, at the suggestion of the then incumbent Lt Governor, Beni Avallone, took on as a divisional service project the refurbishing of a new Heartkids Parents Precinct at the Royal Children Hospital in Melbourne.
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Beni was presented with a bunch of flowers and a certificate in appreciation for establishing the Internet Club and making it possible for members from remote areas and those who cannot attend traditional meetings, to join Kiwanis.
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Below, Maurie is being presented with a Kiwanis Pin by Beni, and a Certificate of Appreciation by Kevin.