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May 2006
Capital
District
Region/Division Alignment
Presidential Reg. Div. 5 , 19
Mason Dixon Reg.
Div. 9, 12, 14
DelMarVa Reg.
Div. 7, 11, 15
NoVa Reg.
Div. 10, 20
Hampton Roads Reg.
Div. 13, 16, 21, 23
Potomac Reg.
Div. 1, 17, 22
Heart
of Virginia Reg.
Div. 4, 18, 24
Southwest Virginia Reg. Div. 2, 3, 8
| Holley’s Heroes — Together we CAN, Together we WILL |
Several
successful events and a new club formation made for a wonderful and fulfilling
April.
I had the pleasure of attending and participating in this year’s
Key Club Convention. I take this opportunity to thank Key Club District
Administrator Joe Stankus, Assistant Administrator Bill Hand, Key Club
Governor Shannon Longest and the Key Club Board for organizing such a
fantastic Key Club Convention. It was obvious that many countless hours
were spent working to ensure that their Convention was fun, meaningful
and a positive experience for all. There were 700 Key Clubbers, representing
84 clubs; and 124 Kiwanians and advisors present to help celebrate 60
years of Key Clubs’ existence in the Capital District. . Held at
the Richmond Marriott during the weekend of April 7-9, this was the District’s
60th year sponsoring key club, but the 57th annual Key Club Convention.
Congratulations to Governor Peter Simasek and the new Board that was
elected.
A new Kiwanis flower bloomed during the month of April. On April 20,
during the Council Kiwanis Club Charter Night event, I had the privilege
of presenting club President, Kathy Jackson, with the Club’s Charter.
Council is the second Kiwanis Club to be organized and chartered during
our Kiwanis administrative year and it is the first club to be chartered
in Division Eight in eighteen years. Thank you all for helping us to
get closer to our vision of 1000 new members by the end of this administrative
year. Keep up the good work everyone.
Congratulations
to the Planning Committee and Lt. Governors Jon Rife, Jim VanHoozier,
and Lloyd Enoch for a successful Southwest Regional Conference
April 21-22 at the Mountain Lake Resort in Pembroke, VA . The Mountain
Lake Resort was a beautiful site for the Conference. But I must say, “the
long drive up the steep mountain road, proved to be somewhat challenging
for many who made the drive, including yours truly.” The Friday
evening reception, dinner, and entertainment were an excellent opening
for the Conference. Saturday’s agenda was full with training sessions,
a luncheon and a candidate forum. One hundred Kiwanians and guests enjoyed
the beautiful Mountain Lake Resort for the two day conference.
I express sincere gratitude to Booker and Mary McManus for coordinating
a very successful Kiwanis Go-to-Church Sunday event held April 22 at
the Annapolis Naval Academy Chapel. Sixty-four Kiwanians and guest
attended the inspiring worship service, followed by a fellowship brunch
at the Academy Officers’ Club. Please be reminded that May 14
is the date for all Regions to observe Kiwanis Go-to-Church Sunday.
It is not too late to plan an event, if you have not already made plans
to do so.
Attending a funeral is always very difficult for me. However, last week, I found the will and the desire to attend the funeral of a well known, well loved and well respected Kiwanian, Sid Hias. I walked away from the service feeling that I missed a great opportunity not getting to know such an inspiring individual.
Division 22 Service Leadership Program Night, held April 28, was a fun-filled evening. There were almost two hundred members from our Service Leadership Programs present and a representative from each K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K Club and Aktion Club presented a short report on their activities. Many, many service hours are provided by these individuals. The evening was complete with a delicious buffet dinner, lots of door prizes, games, and even a DJ for dancing. I found myself on the dance floor a couple of times trying to keep up with our youths.
Thank you Divisions 7/11 members, Division 7/11 Lt. Governor-elect Rose, Division 15 Governor-elect Barbara, Trustee Walt and new member Roberta for making the PEPC training so delightful. You were al so helpful. Your participation was wonderful. You made my job, as the trainer, extremely easy.
We continue to keep the countless individuals, suffering because of Hurricane Katrina, in our thoughts. The evidence is the $3,170 check I recently received from the Suburban Norfolk Kiwanis Club for the purpose of serving children who were victims of the horrific storm. To date, we have contributed approximately $100,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation for the Katrina Relief Fund. WE HAVE DEFINITELY MADE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of many.
The April statistics are on the District web site. It is good that 538 new members have come into the Capital District since October 1, but we still have a net loss of 32 members. I am also happy that every club in Divisions 5, 22 and 23 recruited at least one new member so far, but 53 clubs have not reported a new member.
I commend the following Lt. Governors for the positive growth in their division: Doris Montgomery, Division 1 (+38); Al Meadows, Division 23 (+24); Jon Rife, Division 8 (+23); John Buchanan, Division 22 (+17); Don Hamilton, Division 11 (+10); Doc Thrush, Division 16 (+6); Jim VanHoozier, Division 3 (+3); Jeanne McAllister, Division 5 (+2); and Lankford Smith, Division 21 (+1).
I will echo the words of Immediate Past Governor Warren Kane when he said, “Our goal is for every club to finish PLUS ONE on September 30. That will only happen if every Kiwanian is PLUS ONE in bringing in a new member, or at least bringing a prospective member to your club. Now is the time to kick our membership campaign into high gear, before summer vacations are upon us. September will be too late. ASK a prospective member to come to your club today, or no later than tomorrow.”
Since October 1 2005, the following clubs were added to our Kiwanis Family:
Service
Leadership Program |
School |
Sponsoring
Kiwanis Club |
| K-KIDS | Rosemont Elementary | Rossmoor Silver Spring |
| Woodmore Elementary | Mitchellville | |
| BUILDERS CLUBS | Jack Jouette Middle | Charlottesville |
| Mathews Henson Middle | Waldorf | |
| Greenbrier Middle | Chesapeake | |
| KEY CLUBS | Tuscarora High | Suburban Frederick |
| Watkinsville High | Montgomery Village | |
| Rivermont High | Hampton By-the-Bay | |
| Briarwood High | Goose Creek | |
| Monacan High | Midlothian | |
| Salisbury High | Ocean Pines/Ocean City | |
| Wakefield High | South Arlington | |
| CIRCLE K | Marymont University | Arlington |
| Gallaudet University | Eastern Branch/Washington | |
| KIWANIS | DC Young Professionals | Shepherd Park |
| Council | McClure River/Grundy |
Convention Update: We currently have 149 members and 45 guests registered for the International Convention in Montreal, which is 48.26% of our attendance goal of 402. It is still not too late to register for the Convention.
Reminders:
- May 4 is National Day of Prayer
- Children Miracle Network Telethon is scheduled to be held the first weekend in June and hopefully clubs are planning to participate and support this annual campaign. Many clubs have a line item in their budget for this event and hopefully those of you who have not budgeted for this will consider supporting the cause.
- Most of the District’s states are conducting HOBY seminars during the month of May. As in the past, clubs are asked to support this worthwhile leadership conference by sponsoring a student as an ambassador to attend their local conference.
I STILL BELIEVE! 1000 members and 8 new clubs by September 30.
| 2006 KI Montreal Convention June 28 to July 2, 2006 |
| Ellis Stroup |
Major
Convention events include: Opening Session on Thursday afternoon, June 29 at 1:30
pm; Live On-Stage: Spotlight on Broadway, Thursday evening, June 29
at 8:00 pm; First House of Delegates on Friday afternoon, June 30,
at 1:30 pm; Second House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon, July 1,
at 1:00 pm; and the Closing Session on Saturday evening, July 1, at
7:00. Our own Dana Cable will be a featured speaker on June 30 at 10:00
am and then again on July 1 at 9:30 am. For the complete KI Convention
2006 Brochure, click here (PDF,
528k).
Attendees should arrive on Wednesday, June 28, or by Thursday morning, June 29, to participate fully in the convention activities. With the exception of those selected to serve on the 2006-07 KI Board of Trustees, departures may be scheduled any time on Sunday, July 2.
Click on www.kiwanis.org/convention to
go directly to the International Convention website to check out this
year’s selection of great educational opportunities on leadership
and motivation, membership growth, service projects, service leadership
programs, and club administration.
Registration Deadline for International Convention
was April 15, after which time a late fee applies and the registration
fee was increased to $175.
You can register on-line at www.kiwanis.org/convention. Also, don't forget
to make your hotel reservations on-line at www.the-meeting-connection.com and
click on Kiwanis International or call 1/800-398-2568.
If you do not have the registration form(s), please contact the International
Office at 1-800-549-2647. They can fax, e-mail, or send them to you today!
You can also print them from the convention
web site.
Below are the Official Lyrics of "O Canada!", the National
Anthem of Canada
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
| Capital District Convention Aug 18-20, 2006 |
Paul Mehler, Publicity Chair |
The
2006 Capital District Kiwanis Convention Planning Committee is hard at
work to make the 88th Annual Capital District Kiwanis Convention an experience
you will never forget.
Click here for the 3rd and latest Convention Newsletter.
This year's convention will take place August 18-20, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia. The theme for this year's convention will be "Service Takes Center Stage" as we put a spotlight on the basis of Kiwanis International. For the latest information, go to the Convention Web site at www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org/dcon2006. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in Reston next summer.
Register for
the 88th Annual District Convention online! Go to http://www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org/dcon2006/reginfo.html and click on "ONLINE
CONVENTION REGISTRATION" for the secure form. Once you register through
the site, you will receive an e-mail confirmation and the address to which
you should send payment if you are paying by check.
| Teenager of the Year |
| "Member Memories" from Kiwanis Club of Colonial Capital |
| Lee Schelley |
Kiwanis Club of Colonial Capital has initiated a "member memories" column to share the exceptional and diverse backgrounds of our members. It has proven very popular and is seen as a means of bringing our members into closer friendships as we serve the shared goals of Kiwanis.
Click here to read Brad Sutter's memories.
| Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague Purchases Life Saving Rings |
| Tom Lust |
The Kiwanis
Club of Chincoteague recently purchased seven Life Saving Ring Buoys
for the town of Chincoteague's waterfront attractions
- the new Town Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, the Town Dock, Curtiss Merritt
Harbor, and Fir Landing. Shown in the photograph is Kiwanian Nancy Kaszyc
presenting one of the life rings to Wayne Merritt, Chincoteague's Harbor
Master."| Kiwanis Club of Hampton Celebrates Fourth Annual Protectors Night |
| Al Newton |
The
Kiwanis Club of Hampton recognized the outstanding persons of the year
from organizations involved in the
safety of the community at a dinner celebration entitled “Protectors
Night”, held at the Clarion Hotel on April 4, 2006. Each honoree
was presented a Plaque, signifying the accomplishments for which they were
being honored.
The Honorees were: Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue; Lieutenant Renny Boyd, “Firefighter of the Year” and Captain W.L. Johnston “Exemplary Service”. Hampton Police Division; Officer Eric D. Hart, “Police Officer of the Year” and Corporal Richard K. Winer, “Investigator of the Year”. US Air Force from Langley Air Force Base; A1C Nicole P. O’Hara, “Courage under Fire in Iraq” and Technical Sergeant Michael V. Marascia, “Non-commissioned Office of the Year”. US Army from Fort Monroe; Staff Sergeant John P. Rivera, Jr,”Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year”; and Sergeant Elizabeth V. Mateja,” Soldier of the Year”.
Representing the honored organizations and participating
in the presentations were; Fire Chief James A. Gray, Jr. from the Hampton
Division of Fire & Rescue; Police
Chief Charles R. Jordan from the Hampton Police Division; Air Force
Brigadier General Barton M. Field and Chief Master Sergeant Carl J.
Bullock from
Langley Air Force Base and Army Command Sergeant Major Larry Taylor
from Fort Monroe. In closing remarks, General Field emphasized the
close bond
and unity of purpose that exists among the organizations in the pursuit
of the common objective of providing security within their sphere of
responsibility.
Kiwanis Club of Hampton President Tricia Waldon presided. The Chairman
of the Club’s Community Service Committee, Craig Wilson (Col.
USAF Ret.) assisted in the presentation. Kiwanian LeRoy Dyment, Jr.,
Program Coordinator, was the Master of Ceremonies. This was the fourth
annual
program. (Pictured from left to right are
the Honorees at the Kiwanis Club of Hampton’s Fourth Annual Protectors Night: Community Services Committee
Chair Craig Wilson, SSgt Rivera, CSM Taylor, Sgt Mateja, Capt. Johnston,
A1C
O’Hara, Officer Hart, Kiwanis Club of Hampton President Waldon
, Fire Chief Gray, Cpl Winer, Lt. Boyd, Police Chief Jordan and CMSgt
Bullock.)
Kiwanis DateLine |
Christiana Atibil, Executive Specialist, Kiwanis International |
| Highway Cleanup Pay$$$ |
Sam
Long, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester (Va), counts his find
from the Saturday Adopt-A-Highway
clean up project. The bank envelope contained currency and Long said,
unless claimed, would go a long way for a clean-up party. The Club will
again be picking up trash at their designated area for the Virginia Clean
Up date, April 29th.
| Request for Input RE: Ford Gum & Machine Co. Fund Raiser |
| Firewood Project of Botetourt Kiwanis Club |
The
Firewood Project of Botetourt Kiwanis Club will soon get a big boost
from the apple trees of Layman
Brothers Orchard. As Fralin & Waldron begin clearing the land for
the initial phase of Daleville Town Center, the wood of the old apple
trees will provide
one last harvest. However, this will be a harvest of warmth for those
in Botetourt County who need firewood next winter with which to heat
their
homes.
On Saturday, May 20th, Botetourt Kiwanis will coordinate Project Applewood. The good wood will be harvested and hauled to the Kiwanis storage site. The rain date for this phase of the project will be June 10th.
One Kiwanian is quoted as saying “we envision a community event similar to the old fashioned barn-raising where neighbors can help neighbors help neighbors.” Thus the opportunity presents itself for churches, other community organizations, neighbors and friends to join up with Project Applewood in order to help keep Botetourt warm next winter. Local Kiwanis President, Alma Burch, is quoted as saying “the Kiwanis Club of Botetourt is proud to spearhead this worthwhile project, and we hope that the community will come to aid and stand with us in this endeavor.”
Needed are woodcutters with saws, dump trucks, nimble, agile backs, food and water. If you would like more information about Project Applewood, please call 992-2415, or contact any Kiwanis club member. Your inquiry will be very welcome.
| Rockville Kiwanis Club Holds Family Fun Night |
The Rockville Kiwanis Club got their
hands covered with glitter and glue at the March Family Fun Night at Seneca
Heights Apartments. A program of the Montgomery County Coalition for the
Homeless, the apartment complex provides permanent housing for formerly
homeless adults and transitional housing for families exiting homelessness.
Family Fun Night is held once a month for the families, encouraging them
to have fun together.
The Rockville Club organized the March 29 activity with great success. We had more than 15 children participate with their parents! We took photos of the children with their parents or friends and some even got to hold a real live bunny, brought by member and Animal Exchange owner Ruth Hanessian. After the kids and parents got their own digital photograph, we helped them create homemade picture frames with Popsicle sticks and tongue depressors. They used stickers, crayons, glitter, glue, string, and foam cut-outs to embellish their frames. We made a mess, but everyone had fun! Best of all, we donated all of our art supplies to Seneca Heights for the families to use at future Family Fun Nights.
| Chester Kiwanis Spring Fling |
Chester Kiwanis Spring Fling
- Chester, Virginia
- 32nd Annual ~ The Original Spring Fling
- Wednesday, May 31, 2006 ~ 4:00 – 8:30 PM
- Rain or Shine ~ No refunds
- John Tyler Community College (Chester Campus)
Featuring the Janitors, of Virginia Beach. "[They] emit an energy level and sonic fullness that rivals larger bands. Simply put, they demand an audience's attention. Their tight blend of Rhythm & Blues, 60's Soul, 70's Funk, Country, Classic rock and current Top 40 Dance keep people of all ages dancing from the first note 'til the last."
Catered by King's Korner Catering ~ a local favorite. Monies raised from The Spring Fling go to Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad, YMCA of Chester, Christmas Mother - Colonial Heights/Chesterfield, scholarships at L.C. Bird High School, Thomas Dale High School, The Community High School and John Tyler Community College, YMCA's Bright Beginnings Program, Terrific Kids Program in three local elementary schools, creating a foundation for The Chester Kiwanis Historical Park and other worthy causes.
Advance Tickets ~$20 Includes catered dinner from 4:30 – 7:00 pm, music, silent and live auction and drinks. Tickets are available from April 7th to May 29th at Chester’s Eckerd’s Drug, the Village Bank, Flagstop Car Wash on Ironbridge and UNO Restaurant in Chester. For credit card sales, call Apartment Stuffers ~(804)748-9650. For all other information call Phil Crow at (804)748-9631 or walk up and pay at the Gate ~ $20 Includes beer and music. Concession food will be available for purchase from 7:00-8:30 pm. More info on our website at http://www.chesterkiwanis.com/.
| Kiwanis Club of Grafton Adds Three Members |
The growing Kiwanis Club of Grafton
officially inducted three new members at its regular meeting March 28.
From left: Johnny Francum, an agent with ReMax Real Estate, and his Kiwanis
sponsor John King, a State Farm insurance agent; Aaron R. Chisholm, a SCUBA
instructor and a retired law enforcement officer, with his sponsor Carol
Scott, director of the York/Poquoson Chapter of the American Red Cross;
and Julie Pressley, assistant vice president of the Grafton office of Bay
Community Bank, with sponsor Albert Meadows, Lt. Governor of Kiwanis Division
23, Capital District.| New Club Chartered - Kiwanis Club of Council |
Congratulations
to the newest Kiwanis Club in Division 8! On April 20, 2006, the Charter
Night Banquet was held
for the Kiwanis Club of Council, the first new Kiwanis Club in Division
8 in eighteen years. The sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs were Grundy and McClure
River Club. Eight clubs of the 10 in Division 8 were represented. Special
guests for the banquet were Capital District Governor Yvonne Holley, past
Governor Warren Kane and his wife Dale, District Trustee of SWVA, Jack
White and his wife Sylvia, International New Club Building Committee Harry
D. White, Jr. Lt. Governor of Division 8 Jon Rife, and Tom Ganse, candidate
for Governor-Elect. Jack White, Trustee, and Scotty Rose, President of
McClure River presented the gong, gavel, and banner to the Kiwanis Club
of Council’s President Kathy Jackson. Governor Yvonne Holley presented
the charter to the new president. Warren Kane and Harry White assisted
with the presentation. All members were then pinned. Kathy Jackson, the
new president of the Kiwanis Club of Council, spoke on how all the members
were looking forward to service projects, especially working with the area
children.| Kiwanis By the Bay Home Club for LTG |
Kiwanis By the Bay is extremely proud
to have the new Lieutenant Governor for Division 13 from our club! Phyllis
Henry was recently elected at our Division 13 meeting held at the Clarion
Hotel in Hampton. Phyllis is a KBTB past president, past secretary, retired
high school principal and current Hampton School Board member who will
take office in October as our new Lieutenant Governor! Congratulations,
Phyllis!| 11 Members from Kiwanis By the Bay Attend Convention |
At
the recent regional convention, Kiwanis By the Bay had eleven members
to attend which is a new record for
our club! We had five new members to attend. Our club enjoyed the conference
but, best of all, we enjoyed the camaraderie! Our club paid for the registration
for all attendees by sponsoring a silent auction at a Valentine's Day dinner/dance
which was enjoyed by over 75 persons.| Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor Happenings |
The Bingo Night on Monday night, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor, has had a wonderful year, and is still having big crowds of Bingo players every Monday night. This is one of our outstanding fundraisers for all of our charities, and it is held in the Ballroom of Clubhouse One at Leisure World. There are usually over one hundred people attending, and on a recent Monday we had 158 people there. The Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor has been sponsoring this fundraiser for over ten years, and plans to continue doing it.
On Saturday, April 22, the Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor held an all-day seminar for high school sophomores. This is an annual event, inspired by Hugh O'Brian, and called HOBY-CLEW COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP. We invite sophomores from all of the Montgomery County high schools for a leadership program, which is designed like the three day seminar held by Maryland HOBY, and attracts a crowd of very active high school sophomores. This is the eighth year that the Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor has sponsored the seminar.
| Kiwanians Fence In Playground |
Brian Wilson, LTG Designee, Div 23.(standing),
and Dave Baker, president elect, Kiwanis Club of Poquoson, put the finishing
touches to a new fence at Kids Island, a playground in Poquoson. Five Poquoson
Kiwanians helped with this community project on Saturday, April 22nd.| Stafford High School Key Club Holds Chicken Race |
Margaret Bridges, Faculty Advisor |
The
Stafford High School Key Club, sponsored by the Fredericksburg, Virginia
Kiwanis Club, raised money for
Heifer International by sponsoring a Chicken-faculty relay race. Six willing
faculty members, as well as six live chickens teamed up to raise over three
hundred and fifty dollars. Money was raised through student sponsorships
of their favorite team. The event was held immediately after school and
students "flocked" in droves to cheer on the teams. Many of the
students got to hold a real chicken for the very first time. Following
the race, which was presided over by the "Eat More Chicken" cow
from Chik-Fil-A, the chickens were safely returned to their owners. The
relay was the idea of outgoing club president, Jessica Guthrie.| Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon |
March
and April were very busy months for the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon.
Our club has continued success on
many of our regular service projects and we also found new outlets to serve
our community. In March we held our regular food drive outside of our local
Safeway. This time, we collaborated with our sponsored Boy Scout Troop
and with their help we collected over 960 lbs of food and over $179 for
our local food bank (right). We also continued our support our local Good
Shepherd Housing program by helping sponsor their annual gala through
a donation
of $500. In April, four Kiwanis members purchased tickets to the gala to
further support their annual fundraiser. In March we sponsored another
Bingo game at the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services facility and in April
we sponsored a Karaoke Party for at our local Community Youth Center. We
continued our support for our sponsored Boy Scout Troop by donating $250
to one of the disabled boys to attend an Easter Seals Camp over the summer. In addition to our continued service projects, Mount Vernon Kiwanis started several new service initiatives in our community. In an effort to promote physical fitness and extra-curricular activities in our youth, our club sponsored a youth little league baseball team called the Kiwanis Cubs. We also sponsored a youth Running Club in our community. During the recent Spring Break, Mount Vernon Kiwanis sponsored two activities for our area youth. We donated $824 to fund a trip to the local Hemlock Outdoor Experience during the first day of the break. During the last day of the break, our club sponsored a Karaoke party. The Spring Break week began and ended with Mount Vernon Kiwanis!
This month we have also been very active with our Key Clubs. In March we held a joint service project making Baby Blankets with the Hayfield Key Club. We also provided financial assistance for one of our students to attend the Key Club District Convention.
| Division Five Lt Govs: Past, Present, Future |
The epitome of Kiwanis leadership
and a fine example of Kiwanis fellowship in the Capital District emerged
at the Division Five election conference hosted by the Lexington, Virginia
Club on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Current Lieutenant Governor Jeanne Martino-McAllister
of the Shenandoah Valley Club is shown flanked by Lieutenant Governor designate
Herbert P. Ely (left) and Immediate Past Lieutenant Governor Kenneth M.
Smith, both of the Charlottesville Club. Ten clubs with 406 members constitute
Division Five, and along with the four clubs and 310 members of Division
19, make up the newly configured Presidential Region of the Capital District.
All of these clubs are situated along either Interstate 81 or Interstate
64 and all are within sight of and an easy drive to the beautiful Blue
Ridge Mountains of Virginia. (Photo by Bob Mentzinger.)| Annapolis Kiwanis Celebrates 25 Years |
On
April 29, the Kiwanis Club of Annapolis celebrated its 25th anniversary
with a dinner and slide and history show
attended by current and past members and guests. Present were 3 charter
members, Gil Allen, Jim Knorr and Ron Zebrowski, each having served at
least one term as president, 8 other past presidents and 1 current president.
Also present was current member and Hixson Awardee Alice Hunter, who served
for 16 years as secretary of the club .Pictured left, L-R are charter members
Jim Knorr, Gil Allen and Ron Zebrowski. Pictured right are 12 presidents:
L-R, Bob Redpath, Jim McFarland, Steve Ames, Jim Knorr, James Hanrahan,
Jim Knorr, Ginny Fry, Ron Zebrowski, Doug
Hayman, Rachel Madden, Jim O'Farrell, Gil Allen and Bill Lovelace.| Mt. Airy Club Supports a Healthier Carroll County MD |
The
Mt. Airy Club recently got involved with The Partnership for a Healthier
Carroll County by first inviting TPHCC
leaders to present findings from TPHCC's recently completed needs assessment
at a club meeting in March. The organization monitors and targets programs
for 12 key measures of health and wellness for county residents. The club
then responded by pledging and providing a contribution to TPHHC's upcoming
annual Youth Fair, "Party in the Park" whose objective is to
build better relationships and mutual respect among teens and adults. Club
members also enjoyed a tour of The Carroll Hospital Center in early April,
provided by Carroll County Hospital, one of TPHCC's "parents" and
founding organizations. (Pictured, Left to Right are: Laura
Rhodes, Director of Development and Tricia Sutlik, President of TPHCC,
and Bill Butts, Mt. Airy Club President.)| Mt. Airy Kiwanis Plays Easter Bunny |
Mt.
Airy Kiwanis again played Easter Bunny this year for children of low-income
families assisted by Mt. AriyNET.
The Club's Youth Services Committee coordinated the preparation and distribution
of the baskets with Mt. AiryNET leaders and volunteers the Saturday before
Easter at Calvary United Methodist Church in Mt. Airy. This club service
project is growing and impacting more children and families each year.
This year the project was enhanced with donated items from members of the
community who had seen publicity from last year's event. In addition, the
Mt. Airy Lions Club also got involved by donating gift cards to Mt. AiryNET
families to go along with the baskets.| Mt. Airy Club Goes Green Thumbs Up for Twin Ridge Elementary |
Several
Mt. Airy Kiwanians plus parents provided landscaping manpower on Saturday,
April 29 to Twin Ridge Elementary
School in Mt. Airy. The club's Youth Services Committee coordinated the
involvement of the club in the School's Spring Cleanup along with PTO members
and school staff. A full morning of weeding, planting and mulching was
followed by lunch provided by the Mt. Airy club. The results of the Cleanup
caused
Twin Ridge
Principal
Davida Foley to comment, "Wow, what a difference this makes. We frequently
hear compliments on our landscaping and flower beds, but now everything
really looks fantastic!" The Mt. Airy club has adopted the school
for ongoing service projects will continue to help with future landscaping
projects and cleanup efforts.| Kiwanis Club of Mercury 64 Supports Chess Club |
14-year-old Abby Marshall, holder
of several national chess titles, is one of the volunteers that help young
people in Hampton learn the game of chess. Hampton youth may join the Scholastic
Chess Club which is sponsored by the Developmental Assets Mobilization
Parents Task Force. The goal of the club is to help and encourage youth
to develop lifelong skills. The Kiwanis Club of Mercury 64 in Hampton recently
purchased tournament boards and chess pieces for the club.| Kiwanis Club of Towson-Timonium Co-Sponsors Science Fair |
The
Kiwanis Club of Towson-Timonium, in partnership with Towson University
and the Kiwanis Club of Baltimore City, sponsors the Baltimore Science
Fair. The first Baltimore Science Fair was held in 1956, making 2006
our 51st year.
The Baltimore Science Fair benefits children in the middle school and high school levels who are truly interested in the areas of mathematics and science. This Fair is a regional opportunity for the students in Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area, including Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties. Click here for the winners...read more.
| Downtown Club Spring Spruce-Up at Sharpe Health School |
The
rainy weather and cool temperature did not quell the enthusiasm of our
Kiwanis team, Young Professionals,
GWU Circle K and the Boy Scouts from pitching in on our Spring Clean-Up
at Sharpe Health School on April 22. With the weather against us, we still
had a good turn-out, under the able Kiwanis direction of Vernon Holleman
III and Dick Juergens, with the leadership of Matthew McDonnell (the Eagle
Scout candidate son of new member Steve McDonnell).| Pembroke Kiwanis’ New Member Initiatives Bring Results |
|
During
first quarter 2006, Pembroke Kiwanis’ Board of Directors and Officers
decided to hold a membership drive which involved inviting Virginia Beach’s
Town Center businesses to hear the Mayor give an update on this exciting
business district. So
far, we have over six new members who first heard about Kiwanis at that
meeting. Membership goals for the year also involved developing a strong
new member orientation program which involves taking six months to check
off important aspects of being a Kiwanian with the support of the new member’s
sponsor and mentor, another Club member selected to make their new experience
more valuable. (Pictured here at the first New Member Orientation are
new member Victoria Brasse’; Nancy Pindur; new member Greg Hayes;
new member Amanda Williams, and Bob Miller.)| Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City Awards $14K Scholarship |
| Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville Celebrates 67th |
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| Kiwanis is Donating Smiles |
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K.I.D.S.
(Kiwanis is Donating Smiles), a project of the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg
and Busch Gardens joins two
organizations in brightening the lives of underprivileged children with
free visits to Busch Gardens and raising money for local children's charities.
Each $20 donated to the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Foundation is matched
with a free ticket from Busch Gardens for an underprivileged child. In
eight years, over 2500 children have spend a memorable day at Busch Gardens.
Pictures are Wilbur Davis (left), founder of the K.I.D.S. program and Dave
Potter, Busch Gardens marketing director.