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A new CKI Club was Chartered at George Mason University on February 24th. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tyson’s Corners, they chartered with 47 members making them instantly the sixth largest CKI club in the Capital District. Congrats!

Capital District Kiwanis Foundation (CDKF) Division 17 Trustee Stan Miller and PG Charlie Adams, a candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee from the Capital District, draw winning tickets for the Caring Corner raffle. Stan is also Past President and Past Treasurer of the Foundation and is from the Olney Kiwanis Club, Maryland. This raffle is at the Potomac Region Mid-Winter Conference held in March for Divisions 1, 17 and 22.

PG Jerry Pueller, also a candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee, picks another winner at the Potomac Mid-Winter. Over $3,300 was raised for the Division & District Foundations! Much of the monies raised at Mid-Winters and all the DCON Ducky Derby tickets and silent auctions are used to fund the seven Children’s Pediatric Hospitals throughout the Capital District.

Governor Bob’s Builders: The Potomac Region team leaders. Left to right: Potomac District Trustee Jonnie Mann, LG Betty Gardiner – Division 17, LG Bud Zimmerman – Division 22, and Division LG Babs Tate – Division 1 with Governor Bob. Tools at the ready, but where is your hard hat, Jonnie?

Atlantic, VA: At the Governor’s Official Visit to Division 15 on March 22nd, Immediate Past LG Ralph Chinn presents the Distinguished Club Award for 2005-2006 to the Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague’s immediate Past President Betty V. Mullins and Secretary Eva Walsh with the congratulations of Gov. Bob Cressy.

Immediate Past and Current President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City, Allan G. Kastner, is presented with the Distinguished Club Award for 2005-2006. Above are Immediate Past LG Ralph Chinn, Allan Kastner, Gov. Bob Cressy.

A third Distinguished Club in Division 15! LG Barbara Hickman accepts the award for the Kiwanis Club of Pocomoke City for 2005-2006 from Immediate PLG Ralph Chinn. Barbara was also immediate past secretary of the club. With the three club awards, PLG Ralph also becomes a Distinguished Lieutenant Governor! Congratulation to all of you and, most importantly, to ALL these club Kiwanians! It is a great, well deserved honor you have earned!

Olney Kiwanian and Potomac Region “On-To-San Antonio” chair Texan Kelly Boswell tells the story of fun, music food and sights to be had at the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention, July 3rd to 7th. Don’t forget to RSVP to District Secretary-Treasurer Ellis for tickets to the July 4th Tex-Mex BBQ at the famous County Line Restaurant! Only 200 tickets!

“Oh, no! They sign, too!” Heard from the crowd at the Potomac Regional, yet the San Antonio duet sings on. Kelly and Bob … Yep!

Division 22 hosted the “2007 Robert A. Heier Service Leadership Program Appreciation Night” on Friday, March 23rd at the Greater Waldorf Jaycee Hall. Pictured is Katie Kreider, the proud recipient of the Division 22 “Teenager of the Year” Award presented by Kiwanian Jenny Plummer, with hearty congratulations from Gov. Bob Cressy. Katie will go on to compete in the District Teenager of the Year Award presented in Rockville at the 89th District Convention.

“Brothers in Kiwanis”. Hosts PG Jerry Pueller and PLG J.R. Junior Harris at the SLP Awards Night. THEY have also been ready for the San Antonio Convention for at least ten years!

Service Leadership Programs participants from Kiwanis K-Kids, Builder’s, Key Clubs and CKI reported with pride on the activities their Clubs have accomplished in the last year. Very Impressive, indeed!

One Happy Family ! Some of the eager attendees at the Mason Dixon Regional Conference at Howard County Community College in Columbia, MD, give a hearty wave. THEY are ready to share Kiwanis experiences and prepare for becoming Distinguished Clubs and Members for 2006-2007.

The Mason Dixon Capital District “Bob’s Builders” Team: Left to Right: LG Fred Lohnes – Division 9, LG Renee Mackey – Division 14, and LG Norton Gettes – Division 12, with Governor Bob. A new Kiwanis Club of Bel Air, Maryland is scheduled to Charter on Wednesday, April 18th. The new Kiwanians were so excited to start a club the core group came to the Governor’ Visit to Division 12 way back in October 2006. Congratulation to LG Norton and New Club Building Chair Tom Ganse for their leadership!

The South West Virginia Regional was held March 30-31st in Abingdon. Over eighty Kiwanians and guests, both local and from through out the District enjoyed dinner at the Martha Washington Inn followed by a play at the Barter Theater, “Blythe Spirit” by Noel Coward. LG Jon Rife – Division 8 was the master of ceremonies with First Lady Rita at the SW Region’s dinner.

Division First Lady Gerry and LG Jim VanHoozier – Division 3 of Christiansburg enjoy the SW Regional dinner.

LG Jim VanHoozier – Division 3, LG Jon Rife – Division 8, LG David Heppner – Division 2. Three more of the Bob’s Builder’s Team from the South West Region at the Mid-Winter Conference.

Division 8 PLG and Capital District Trustee Jack White of Abingdon kicks off the Saturday morning session with both hands. Jack’s a man of many ideas, creative, energetic and dedicated to Kiwanis. Thank you, Jack.

Immediate Past Governor Yvonne Holley presents the Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Award for 2005-2006 to LG Jim VanHoozier for his leadership of Capital District’s Division 3. An integral part of his team, Jim’s wife Gerry shares the honor. Jim is LG again this year, even when he got it right.

Division 8’s Immediate Past as well as current Lieutenant Governor Jon Rife and wife Rita share in the presentation by Immediate Past Governor Yvonne Holley as she presents Jon with a “Distinguished Lieutenant Governor’s Award, 2005-2006”.

Around the District

A new CKI Club was Chartered at George Mason University on February 24th. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tyson’s Corners, they chartered with 47 members making them instantly the sixth largest CKI club in the Capital District. Congrats!	Capital District Kiwanis Foundation (CDKF) Division 17 Trustee Stan Miller and PG Charlie Adams, a candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee from the Capital District, draw winning tickets for the Caring Corner raffle. Stan is also Past President and Past Treasurer of the Foundation and is from the Olney Kiwanis Club, Maryland. This raffle is at the Potomac Region Mid-Winter Conference held in March for Divisions 1, 17 and 22.	PG Jerry Pueller, also a candidate for Kiwanis International Trustee, picks another winner at the Potomac Mid-Winter. Over $3,300 was raised for the Division & District Foundations! Much of the monies raised at Mid-Winters and all the DCON Ducky Derby tickets and silent auctions are used to fund the seven Children’s Pediatric Hospitals throughout the Capital District.

Governor Bob’s Builders: The Potomac Region team leaders. Left to right: Potomac District Trustee Jonnie Mann, LG Betty Gardiner – Division 17, LG Bud Zimmerman – Division 22, and Division LG Babs Tate – Division 1 with Governor Bob. Tools at the ready, but where is your hard hat, Jonnie?	Atlantic, VA: At the Governor’s Official Visit to Division 15 on March 22nd, Immediate Past LG Ralph Chinn presents the Distinguished Club Award for 2005-2006 to the Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague’s immediate Past President Betty V. Mullins and Secretary Eva Walsh with the congratulations of Gov. Bob Cressy.	Immediate Past and Current President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City, Allan G. Kastner, is presented with the Distinguished Club Award for 2005-2006. Above are Immediate Past LG Ralph Chinn, Allan Kastner, Gov. Bob Cressy.

A third Distinguished Club in Division 15! LG Barbara Hickman accepts the award for the Kiwanis Club of Pocomoke City for 2005-2006 from Immediate PLG Ralph Chinn. Barbara was also immediate past secretary of the club. With the three club awards, PLG Ralph also becomes a Distinguished Lieutenant Governor! Congratulation to all of you and, most importantly, to ALL these club Kiwanians! It is a great, well deserved honor you have earned!	Olney Kiwanian and Potomac Region “On-To-San Antonio” chair Texan Kelly Boswell tells the story of fun, music food and sights to be had at the 93rd Annual Kiwanis International Convention, July 3rd to 7th. Don’t forget to RSVP to District Secretary-Treasurer Ellis for tickets to the July 4th Tex-Mex BBQ at the famous County Line Restaurant! Only 200 tickets!	“Oh, no! They sign, too!” Heard from the crowd at the Potomac Regional, yet the San Antonio duet sings on. Kelly and Bob … Yep!

Division 22 hosted the “2007 Robert A. Heier Service Leadership Program Appreciation Night” on Friday, March 23rd at the Greater Waldorf Jaycee Hall. Pictured is Katie Kreider, the proud recipient of the Division 22 “Teenager of the Year” Award presented by Kiwanian Jenny Plummer, with hearty congratulations from Gov. Bob Cressy. Katie will go on to compete in the District Teenager of the Year Award presented in Rockville at the 89th District Convention.	“Brothers in Kiwanis”. Hosts PG Jerry Pueller and PLG J.R. Junior Harris at the SLP Awards Night. THEY have also been ready for the San Antonio Convention for at least ten years!	Service Leadership Programs participants from Kiwanis K-Kids, Builder’s, Key Clubs and CKI reported with pride on the activities their Clubs have accomplished in the last year. Very Impressive, indeed!

One Happy Family ! Some of the eager attendees at the Mason Dixon Regional Conference at Howard County Community College in Columbia, MD, give a hearty wave. THEY are ready to share Kiwanis experiences and prepare for becoming Distinguished Clubs and Members for 2006-2007.	The Mason Dixon Capital District “Bob’s Builders” Team: Left to Right: LG Fred Lohnes – Division 9, LG Renee Mackey – Division 14, and LG Norton Gettes – Division 12, with Governor Bob. A new Kiwanis Club of Bel Air, Maryland is scheduled to Charter on Wednesday, April 18th. The new Kiwanians were so excited to start a club the core group came to the Governor’ Visit to Division 12 way back in October 2006. Congratulation to LG Norton and New Club Building Chair Tom Ganse for their leadership!	The South West Virginia Regional was held March 30-31st in Abingdon. Over eighty Kiwanians and guests, both local and from through out the District enjoyed dinner at the Martha Washington Inn followed by a play at the Barter Theater, “Blythe Spirit” by Noel Coward. LG Jon Rife – Division 8 was the master of ceremonies with First Lady Rita at the SW Region’s dinner.

Division First Lady Gerry and LG Jim VanHoozier – Division 3 of Christiansburg enjoy the SW Regional dinner.	LG Jim VanHoozier – Division 3, LG Jon Rife – Division 8, LG David Heppner – Division 2. Three more of the Bob’s Builder’s Team from the South West Region at the Mid-Winter Conference.	Division 8 PLG and Capital District Trustee Jack White of Abingdon kicks off the Saturday morning session with both hands. Jack’s a man of many ideas, creative, energetic and dedicated to Kiwanis. Thank you, Jack.

Immediate Past Governor Yvonne Holley presents the Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Award for 2005-2006 to LG Jim VanHoozier for his leadership of Capital District’s Division 3. An integral part of his team, Jim’s wife Gerry shares the honor. Jim is LG again this year, even when he got it right.	Division 8’s Immediate Past as well as current Lieutenant Governor Jon Rife and wife Rita share in the presentation by Immediate Past Governor Yvonne Holley as she presents Jon with a “Distinguished Lieutenant Governor’s Award, 2005-2006”.