Every year, Kiwanis has a Major Emphasis Project, but the LaMissTenn District decided to take on a long-term project that could really make a difference. Our goal is to place an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in every school in Louisiana, Mississippi and West Tennessee.
Kiwanis clubs will seek local community-minded businesses to partner with them to help fund the project. By working with local school boards, a long-range plan can be set up to place an AED in every school in the parish or county.
An Automated External Defibrillator is a small, portable device, attached to a person’s chest with wires, that checks the person’s heart rhythm, decides if that rhythm is “off,” and gives the heart an electric shock (called a defibrillating shock) that restores the correct, natural rhythm. This device is used when someone suffers from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Places where AED programs provide CPR and deliver the first shock within 3 minutes after collapse, reported survival rates as high as 74%.
Why is an AED program important for schools?
Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest before they reach a hospital. Consider that only 5% of cardiac arrest victims survive where no AED programs are in place. By placing AEDs in schools, the impact on survival of students, teachers and visitors that may experience cardiac arrest while on the premises is almost 70%.
What is a Zoll AED Plus?
We’ll let Zoll Medical Corp. answer that question – they can answer better than we can. Click here to get information on the Zoll Aed Plus.
How do you order a Zoll AED Plus?
It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3! All orders should be sent to Pam Morgan, AED Coordinator at at (225) 921-6032 or [email protected] with a copy of the school’s Tax Exemption Certificate. Billing will occur after delivery of the AED.
Is training required to use an AED?
Training for on-site responders (faculty and staff) will need to take place before the AED is activated. En-Pro Management can arrange this through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, usually at a cost of $50 per person. As an alternative, local EMS, fire departments, hospitals, or school nurses may provide certified training at no cost. In addition to that training, it is recommended that responders also become acquainted with the actual unit that will be onsite.
Still have questions about the AED Project?
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about automated external defibrillators. Perhaps your question is included here. If not, contact Pam Morgan, District AED Coordinator at (225) 921-6032 or [email protected].
One of the biggest concerns of local Kiwanians and school administration is the fear of litigation because of the improper usage of an AED. To date there has never been a successful lawsuit filed because of improper usage. Additionally, the legislatures in all three states that comprise the Louisiana, Mississippi-West Tennessee District have laws on the books that govern AED usage and Good Samaritan involvement.
For your convenience, those laws are available to be downloaded:
AED Project
Every year, Kiwanis has a Major Emphasis Project, but the LaMissTenn District decided to take on a long-term project that could really make a difference. Our goal is to place an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in every school in Louisiana, Mississippi and West Tennessee.
Kiwanis clubs will seek local community-minded businesses to partner with them to help fund the project. By working with local school boards, a long-range plan can be set up to place an AED in every school in the parish or county.
Any saves yet using an AED through this Project?
6 lives saves and counting!
What is an AED?
An Automated External Defibrillator is a small, portable device, attached to a person’s chest with wires, that checks the person’s heart rhythm, decides if that rhythm is “off,” and gives the heart an electric shock (called a defibrillating shock) that restores the correct, natural rhythm. This device is used when someone suffers from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Places where AED programs provide CPR and deliver the first shock within 3 minutes after collapse, reported survival rates as high as 74%.
Why is an AED program important for schools?
Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest before they reach a hospital. Consider that only 5% of cardiac arrest victims survive where no AED programs are in place. By placing AEDs in schools, the impact on survival of students, teachers and visitors that may experience cardiac arrest while on the premises is almost 70%.
What is a Zoll AED Plus?
We’ll let Zoll Medical Corp. answer that question – they can answer better than we can. Click here to get information on the Zoll Aed Plus.
How do you order a Zoll AED Plus?
It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3! All orders should be sent to Pam Morgan, AED Coordinator at at (225) 921-6032 or [email protected] with a copy of the school’s Tax Exemption Certificate. Billing will occur after delivery of the AED.
Is training required to use an AED?
Training for on-site responders (faculty and staff) will need to take place before the AED is activated. En-Pro Management can arrange this through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, usually at a cost of $50 per person. As an alternative, local EMS, fire departments, hospitals, or school nurses may provide certified training at no cost. In addition to that training, it is recommended that responders also become acquainted with the actual unit that will be onsite.
Still have questions about the AED Project?
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about automated external defibrillators. Perhaps your question is included here. If not, contact Pam Morgan, District AED Coordinator at (225) 921-6032 or [email protected].
State Laws & Liabilty
One of the biggest concerns of local Kiwanians and school administration is the fear of litigation because of the improper usage of an AED. To date there has never been a successful lawsuit filed because of improper usage. Additionally, the legislatures in all three states that comprise the Louisiana, Mississippi-West Tennessee District have laws on the books that govern AED usage and Good Samaritan involvement.
For your convenience, those laws are available to be downloaded:
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Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs Anniversary 9/16/1954
Kiwanis Club of Walker Anniversary 9/17/1992
Monthly 2023-2024 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Southern Hills Anniversary 9/18/2007
Kiwanis Club of Crescent City Eye-Openers Anniversary 9/20/1974
Kiwanis Club of Cortana Anniversary 9/21/1977
Kiwanis Club of Houma Anniversary 9/24/1968
Kiwanis Club of Southeast Shreveport Anniversary 9/26/2000
Kiwanis Club of Union City Anniversary 9/28/1939
Kiwanis Club of South Lafourche Anniversary 9/29/2000
Kiwanis Club of Hammond Anniversary 9/30/1940
Beginning of Kiwanis 2024-2025 Administrative Year
Kiwanis Club of eLaMissTenn, Baton Rouge, La. Anniversary 10/2/2017
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Kiwanis Club of Moisant Anniversary 10/9/1962
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles Anniversary 10/11/1919
CKI Week
CKI Week
CKI Week
CKI Week
CKI Week
CKI Week
KI Webinar: Club Opening
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
KI Webinar: Membership value - Two dozen reasons to belong to Kiwanis
KI Webinar: Build. Nurture. Retain.
KI Webinar: Club Boosts
Kiwanis Club of Rankin County Anniversary 10/23/1962
KI Webinar: Open houses and guest days
KI Webinar: reMember campaigns
KI Webinar: Two for Two
Kiwanis Club of Louisville Anniversary 10/26/2021
Kiwanis Club of Germantown Anniversary 11/1/1963
Key Leader South
Key Leader South
Key Leader South
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Key Club Week
Monthly Club Report Due
Veterans' Day
Kiwanis Club of Shreveport Anniversary 11/12/1921
Kiwanis Club of Acadiana-Lafayette Anniversary 11/17/1983
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar for LGs: Buddy-Up for Greater LG Success
Thanksgiving
Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington Anniversary 12/1/1994
Kiwanis Club of Sulphur Anniversary 12/6/1988
District Board of Trustees Meeting
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Monthly Club Report Due
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of Gulfport Anniversary 12/12/1921
Kiwanis Club of Amory Anniversary 12/15/1924
Kiwanis Club of St. Gabriel Anniversary 12/16/2003
Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg Anniversary 12/17/1934
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar: Be "Clubtastic"...invite, induct, inform and involve members!
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Kiwanis Club of Dawn Busters Anniversary 1/9/1974
Monthly Club Report Due
KI Webinar for LGs: Math for membership: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Kiwanis Club of River City, Savannah Anniversary 1/17/1985
Martin Luther King's Birthday
109th Anniversary of Kiwanis International (1/21/1915)
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of New Iberia Anniversary 1/25/1935
Kiwanis Club of Pointe Coupee Anniversary 1/27/1977
Kiwanis Club of New Albany Anniversary 1/30/1929
The Kiwanis Club of The Natchez Trace Anniversary 2/6/1941
Kiwanis Club of Tri Parishes Anniversary 2/8/2022
Kiwanis Club of Jennings Anniversary 2/9/1938
Monthly Club Report Due
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of Amite Anniversary 2/13/1941
Kiwanis Club of Picayune Anniversary 2/15/1979
Kiwanis Club of Bartlett Anniversary 2/16/1993
Kiwanis Club of Tupelo Anniversary 2/17/1928
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Booneville Anniversary 2/19/1985
KI Webinar: The forgotten art of onboarding
Kiwanis Club of Sabine Anniversary 2/22/2024
Kiwanis Club of Lucedale Anniversary 2/25/1999
Kiwanis Club of Ponchatoula Anniversary 2/27/1948
Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge Early Risers Anniversary 2/28/1974
Mardi Gras
Kiwanis Club of Carencro Anniversary 3/9/2022
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Long Beach Anniversary 3/18/2019
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar for LGs: A retention challenge for your division
District Board of Trustees Meeting
Mid-Year Education Conference 2025
Key Club International Birthday
Kiwanis Club of Clarksdale Anniversary 3/25/1999
Kiwanis Club of New Orleans Anniversary 3/29/1919
Kiwanis Club of Rayville Anniversary 3/30/1934
Key Club DCON
Key Club DCON
Key Club DCON
Kiwanis Club of Algiers Anniversary 4/5/1990
Kiwanis Club of Red Stick Anniversary 4/8/1959
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Paris-Lakeway Anniversary 4/14/1972
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Anniversary 4/15/1957
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
KI Webinar: Are you a 'clique' or a club?
Kiwanis Club of Martin Anniversary 4/18/1968
Kiwanis Club of Lakeside, Metairie Anniversary 4/20/1979
Kiwanis Club of D.S., West Livingston Anniversary 4/22/1987
Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge Anniversary 4/24/1919
Kiwanis Club of Columbus Anniversary 4/28/1921
Kiwanis Club of Millington Anniversary 4/29/1971
Kiwanis Club of Orange Grove Anniversary 5/1/1984
Kiwanis Club of Covington County Anniversary 5/2/2024
Kiwanis Club of North Lake Charles Anniversary 5/3/1973
Kiwanis Club of Third District Anniversary 5/7/1947
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Pontchartrain Anniversary 5/16/1979
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar for LGs: Holding clubs accountable for membership
Kiwanis Club of East St. Mary Anniversary 5/22/1986
Kiwanis Club of DeRidder Anniversary 5/24/1954
Kiwanis Club of NW St. Tammany Anniversary 5/25/2023
Memorial Day
Kiwanis Club of DeSoto Parish 5/27/1981
Lt. Governor-Elect Education Conference
Lt. Governor-Elect Education Conference
Kiwanis Club of Camellia City, Slidell Anniversary 5/31/2011
Kiwanis Club of Oxford Anniversary 6/3/1965
Kiwanis Club of Kenner-North Anniversary 6/9/1976
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Monthly Club Report Due
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of Big Easy Anniversary 6/13/1991
Kiwanis Club of South Lake Charles Anniversary 6/15/1971
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Greenwood Anniversary 6/18/1920
KI Webinar: Identify and nurture future club leaders
Juneteenth
Kiwanis Club of East Livingston Anniversary 6/20/2024
Kiwanis Club of Pineville Anniversary 6/22/1940
Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches Anniversary 6/24/1946
Kiwanis Club of New Iberia-Cajun Anniversary 6/25/1968
Kiwanis International Convention (ICON)
Kiwanis International Convention (ICON)
Kiwanis International Convention (ICON)
Kiwanis Club of Abbeville Anniversary 6/30/1949
July 4th
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Southwest-Lafayette Anniversary 7/11/1984
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
KI Webinar for LGs: Ways to engage clubs "in name only?"
Kiwanis Club of Starkville Anniversary 7/24/1964
Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Tenn. Anniversary 7/27/1954
Kiwanis Club of Greater Haughton Anniversary 8/1/2019
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Anniversary 8/8/1944
107th District Convention
107th District Convention
Monthly Club Report Due
District Board of Trustees Meeting
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of Northshore Mandeville Anniversary 8/12/1986
KI Webinar: Club Coaching
Kiwanis Club of Central Anniversary 8/17/2023
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro Anniversary 8/20/1987
KI Webinar: Battling club apathy
Kiwanis Club of Greenville Anniversary 8/26/1922
Kiwanis Club of Grenada Anniversary 8/27/1946
Kiwanis Club of Louisiana State University Anniversary 8/31/1976
Kiwanis Club of the Twin Cities Anniversary 9/1/2019
Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula Anniversary 9/4/1945
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Tipton County Anniversary 9/13/2023
Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs Anniversary 9/16/1954
Monthly 2024-2025 Governor/Lt. Governor Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Walker Anniversary 9/17/1992
KI Webinar for LGs: Promoting Kiwanis in every community in your division and beyond
Kiwanis Club of Southern Hills Anniversary 9/18/2007
Kiwanis Club of Crescent City Eye-Openers Anniversary 9/20/1974
Kiwanis Club of Cortana Anniversary 9/21/1977
Kiwanis Club of Houma Anniversary 9/24/1968
Kiwanis Club of Southeast Shreveport Anniversary 9/26/2000
Kiwanis Club of Union City Anniversary 9/28/1939
Kiwanis Club of South Lafourche Anniversary 9/29/2000
Kiwanis Club of Hammond Anniversary 9/30/1940
Beginning of Kiwanis 2024-2025 Administrative Year
Kiwanis Club of eLaMissTenn, Baton Rouge, La. Anniversary 10/2/2017
Kiwanis Club of Moisant Anniversary 10/9/1962
Monthly Club Report Due
Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles Anniversary 10/11/1919
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