The 2008 Capital District Convention will be held this year from Thursday, August
14 through Sunday, August 17th in Richmond Virginia at the
Downtown Marriot and the Richmond Convention Center, just
a few blocks from the State Capitol. Hosted by the Heart
of Virginia Region of the Capital District, this year’s theme
is “Prescription For Success,” and one of the big highlights—not
to be missed—is Friday night’s Birthday Party at the Marriott
to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the District Convention. 
The
final version of the proposed Strategic Plan for our District
will be presented to the House of Delegates for ratification
at
DCON
2008 in
Richmond,
VA
this
summer.
Once
ratified
by the District delegates, the plan belongs to the District
membership and the District Board will be charged with executing
it. Annapolis
Club to Sponsor Memorial Day Program
by Bill Lovelace
The Kiwanis Club of Annapolis is putting on a special Memorial Day event of gospel and patriotic music on May 25 from 3:30 - 7:30 at St. Margaret's Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis to raise funds for local charities. Music will be presented by the Colin Lett Chorale from Morgan State University. They are part of the famed Morgan State Choir. There will be a silent auction featuring many local restaurants, a two night stay with dinner for two at Loews Annapolis Hotel, two nights and two dinners at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, TN, two nights at a B&B in Vermont, auto detailing at Annapolis Volvo, golf outings and many more great items. All funds raised will go to local charities such as Arundel Habitat for Humanity, Annapolis Lighthouse Shelter, Winter Relief Program, Children of Clay St. Computer Learning Center, Friends of Arundel Seniors, and others. There will also be a Holiday Picnic Dinner with refreshments and Fabulous Desserts. Cost will be $25.00 per person, $20.00 for seniors 55 and over. Contact Jim at 410.757.4549 or Bill at 410.266.8932 for tickets or information.
