WELCOME TO DIVISION 42!
PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE - SEPTEMBER 2026
Hello, fellow Kiwanians.
As another outstanding year for Division 42 comes to a close, we can look back with pride. Together, our clubs increased membership, expanded community service, and strengthened our shared commitment to helping others.
At our most recent DCM, we enjoyed a wonderful gathering with Governor Roy Talley. He inducted our new Lt. Governor, Margaret Sigurdsson, and our new Lt. Governor-Elect, Allen Grizzard-Paul. Both are stepping into important leadership roles, and I am confident they will serve Division 42 well with our full support.
We also enjoyed excellent Italian food from The Pizza Cookery. Special thanks to Bernadette Azidian and her staff for providing such a memorable meal. Bernadette is a member of our Thousand Oaks Club, and we appreciate the care she brought to the event. I am also grateful to Camarillo President-Elect Linda Thayer and Angel Reyes, the new CKI President from Ventura College, for helping serve the meal. Their support reflected the spirit of teamwork that makes our division strong.
Sincere thanks to the Ventura Club for recently agreeing to sponsor Ventura College’s CKI club. Current President Mike Powers and incoming President Laura Libby are sure to appreciate the decision and the opportunities it will create for student leadership and service.
During the DCM, John Hays from the Camarillo Kiwanis introduced us to Nathalie Aguina, the current Lt. Governor of Division 42 West and a student at Oxnard High School. Nathalie provided us with evidence of her leadership as she shared updates about the accomplishments of her division.
Thanks also to Thousand Oaks Club member Greig Best, who captured the festivities through a wonderful collection of photos. We appreciate his time and talent in preserving these memories. Madeline Carden, we always appreciate your timely updates on our social media platform and your participation makes a difference.
- Our Treasurer, Jim Stephenson, for his steady and reliable service,
- Past Governor Roy Talley for his leadership and encouragement,
- The many dedicated Kiwanis leaders and members whose support helped make this year successful,
- Tony Antonelli, whose wisdom and guidance were especially valuable throughout the year.
On a personal note, I want to thank my home club, Thousand Oaks, and Division 42 for honoring me with the Tablet of Honor. I am deeply appreciative of this recognition and will always remember it with pride. The gesture means a great deal to me, and I am grateful to everyone who made it possible.
Serving Division 42 has been a remarkable experience. I have learned lessons that will stay with me for years to come, and I am thankful for the immeasurable support of our Division members. And one more time, if not for all of you it would not have been possible to build Kiwanis Division 42, “Together as a team…accomplishing the Kiwanian dream.”
Paul Lopez