by kfi | Jun 7, 2017 | Archives |
Dan Bulkley, member of the KIS Class of 1936, turned 100 on May 4, 2017. Part of his celebration centered on Dan’s memoir My Century In Motion published by Julie Kirsten Kanta at Story/Book Co.
Dan’s book is available:
Julie Kirsten Kanta’s preview shares the following about Dan’s book:
“Dan Bulkley was born and raised in Thailand to a missionary family. After serving in the Navy during World War II as a member of the OSS, Dan started the track and cross country programs at Southern Oregon University, as well as the ski program which directly led to the development of Mt. Ashland ski area.
Dan became a world record-setting athlete at the age of 70, competing in the Senior Olympics and Masters events all over the world for over 25 years. He lives in Phoenix, Oregon with his wife, Marjorie, and at age 100 still enjoys running, skiing, and gardening.”
For more information, contact:
by kfi | May 9, 2017 | Archives |
KIS alumni artist Paul Smith ’54 and English teacher Katie Quirk became neighbors in Costa Rica. Through Katie’s writers’ class, Paul wrote an article about his project to raise awareness about the plight of the bellbird. Click here to read his article.
Paul reports the march went well – 100 marchers followed the bellbird being dragged up the hill by ten pullers.
by kfi | Apr 19, 2017 | Projects - completed |
Recycling Efforts in Kodaikanal Township
Kodaikanal International School’s initiatives with the Recycling project began with great enthusiasm, big goals and a greater vision. What would the town of Kodaikanal look like if KIS made a concerted effort to engage local schools, hotels, shopkeepers and businesses to join together to tackle the problem of waste management in and around Kodai through education, awareness and provision of recycling bins? KIS alumnus Clarence Maloney ‘52 volunteered. He was instrumental in getting the various parties involved, sharing his vision with KFI and alumni which sparked giving.
The project began this past semester and was well underway when a shift in leadership was needed when Clarence had to return to the US unexpectedly. Dr. Rajamanikam, solid waste management consultant, was hired by KIS and on March 6th he began to carry on what Clarence had begun.
Dr. Rajamanikam reports great progress was made in March! He reports:
- $17,307 of your donations to KFI were used by KIS for the Recycling program and the purchase of a vehicle (see picture above)
- 13 schools and 2 civic organizations in Kodaikanal were contacted, 8 schools granted permission for immediate outreach
- 8 schools and 1 self-help group received training
- 2 community groups engaged in the program: the Rotary Club of Kodaikanal and the Palani Hills Conversation Council
- 14 outreach sessions were conducted
- 140 KIS operational staff received formal education regarding sustainable solid waste management and onsite training on waste segregation
- 1609 participants were reached through demonstrative lectures followed by question and answer interactions
- Tamil and English presentations were conducted according to each school’s medium of instruction
- Students made two key decisions: 1) not to use single-use plastic carry bags and to minimize the use of plastic; and 2) to educate their family and society about how to handle and properly segregate waste
With the onset of exams in April, outreach efforts were wrapped up for the 2016/17 school year and will resume in June when Dr. Rajamanikam returns to Kodai. Dr. Rajamanikam’s reports on his work are informative and filled with interesting insight.
To read more, click on the following:
I encourage you to go through his presentations and read the reports. I am confident you will be encouraged and inspired. If you are inspired to make a donation to KFI for Service and Environmental Educational:
Gifts to other funds are also welcome. Click here for the list and select the Donate button for the project you are interested in supporting.
Truly, together we can (and ARE!) accomplishing more! The impact for good through this project is limitless.
by kfi | Apr 12, 2017 | Archives |
The Minnesota KIS alumni chapter gathered on Saturday, April 8th and enjoyed great spring weather, dynamite flavors and cuisine. Twenty-three from across a half century of classes joined for a Kodai lunch at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Those present included Bob and Lu Carman, brother Bruce Carman from Idaho, Lydia Rittmann Volz, Helen Naumann Spitzak and Becky, John and Faye Naumann, Judy and Joe Kessler, Vic and Carol Grubbs Hagstrom, Jane Hagstrom Morgan, Tom Johnson, Judi Staal and Mary and Jay, Kristina Hoefer, Lynn Stoltz, Adithya Joseph Connerton, and Joe and Marty Grubbs Rittmann.
In addition to pakora, egg curry, sooji prasad, cakes, and flat breads, there was a choice of home-cooked chicken biriyani, shami kebab, lime curry, channa dal, turmeric rice, chicken xacuti, chicken and sweet potato, besan barfi, carrot halva, cucumber raita, lime pickle and mango pickle.
A total of $280.00 was raised and donated to KFI’s Fund A Need.
Photo Names (left to right):
(above) Carol Hagstrom, Jane Morgan, Faye Naumann, John Naumann, Helen Spitzak and Tom Johnson
Judy Kessler, Kristina Hoefer, Joe Kessler, Judi Staal and Mary Staal
Becky, Tom Johnson, Vic Hagstom, Carol Hagstrom, Jane Morgan, Faye Naumann, John Naumann
Lydia Volz, Lu Carman, Bob Carman, Bruce Carman and Joel Otten
