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. Peninsula
at Oyster Point Club Donates $1K to Food Bank
by Suzi Edwards
The Kiwanis Club of the
Peninsula at Oyster Point donated $1,000 to support
the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula. This Food
Bank provides groceries to families and food distribution
programs in churches and other organizations. Director
of the Food Bank, Treva Burgess (center) spoke to the
club about the needs and plans of the food bank. Presenting
the check are (left to right) Chuck Root, Community
Service Chairman, and Sandy Sammons, Club President.
