Kee-Notes

Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland

Serving the Community Since 1945

Meeting Date: November 6, 2008

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President Jeanne Smith led us in the Pledge, singing of God Bless America and Ron Spratt gave our prayer.

After Debbie Van Horn arrived and we had our delicious lunch, she welcomed back Ron Spratt, Jim Leder, and guest Steve Rinaldi, who has his own law firm in downtown Bethesda. Dick Ruprecht urged everyone to attend the Veteran’s Day Service at Woodmont Triangle on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.  Bethesda Chevy Chase high school band will play and as many members as possible should attend.  On Thursday, November 20, Walter Johnson Key clubbers will host a lunch for Senior Citizens.   Dick also explained the Walkathon for the Homeless on the mall held on Saturday, November 22.  Many key clubbers from Walt Whitman, Walter Johnson and Blair will participate in this annual event.  Fannie Mae will match the funds raised by the walkers.  You can sponsor a student for $15.  To register to walk for Bethesda Cares, Inc., go to www.helpthehomelessdc.org and join our Bethesda Cares team or form one of your own. The walkers will meet at 7:15 a.m. at the White Flint Metro. 

Happy Dollars:

Dick Ruprecht HD for the club’s support in the Walkathon for the Homeless.  Pat Tiede HD for the article written in the Bethesda Magazine on Bethesda Cares and Sue Kirk, Executive Director of Bethesda Cares. Ron Spratt HD for Treasurer Gary Boswell and all the work he does in collecting dues!  Sue Kirk HD for the Walkathon on November 22.  Sue said there are more people asking for aid than there are available funds.  Bernadeen Zivkovic HD for the Turkey Chase Race on Thanksgiving Day.  They hope to raise $100,000 and have over 8,000 runner registered.

Reminder:

If you are interested in joining the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda which meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m., please contact Secretary Pat Tiede for reservations at 301-493-6937 or email her at patriciatiede@comcast.net.  Meetings are held at Tragara Ristorante, 4935 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD.  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.  For information on membership, contact Jeanne Smith at wallyboggs@aol.com.

Bill Pennington won the 50/50.

Pat Tiede, Editor for the Day