Kee-Notes
Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland
Serving the Community Since 1945
Meeting Date: March 26, 2009 ______________________________________________________________________________
President Debbie Van Horn led us in the Pledge, singing God Bless America and John Walker gave the prayer. It's great having 4 presidents this year as Jeanne Smith took over the meeting, arriving a few minutes late after searching the neighborhood for her puppy who was roaming the neighborhood on a very rainy day.
Announcements:
Anita Potter, our guest speaker was welcomed and it was great to see Ken King and Shira Oler back again. Attendees were reminded of the forthcoming events:
· Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 - Key Leader Weekend
· Tuesday, April 7 – Board Meeting – YMCA Bethesda Ayrlawn Building
· Saturday, April 4 - Kiwanis One Day - Feeding the Homeless 10-12. Contact Pat Tiede if you are interested
· Sunday, April 19 – Division 17 Fundraiser-MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
· Tuesday, April 21 – Montgomery Village Charter Night
· Sunday, April 24- 26 – Key Club Convention – Richmond
· Saturday, April 25 – REBUILDING TOGETHER
· Saturday, May 16-3rd ANNUAL DIVISION 17 FAMILY KAY DAY
· Thursday, May 21 – Division 17 Service Leadership Banquet – Leisure World
· Thursday-Sunday. June 25-28 – 94TH ANNUAL CONVENTION – Nashville, Tennessee
Pat Tiede and Bob Cressy reviewed the Mid-Winter Conference that was held March 21. Bernadeen Zivkovic and Jim Leder also attended. Jeanne reported that the "Preschool Musical" at YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center on Sunday, March 22 was a great success. Bob Quinn presented a check for $2,500 to Rebuilding Together representative, Lee Berkley Shaw. Lee expressed appreciation for our contribution and said over 100,000 houses have been repaired nationally, about 100 houses here in Montgomery County. The mission of Rebuilding Together is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. This national nonprofit rehabilitates free of charge homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
(Left to Right: Bob Quinn, Chairperson Rebuilding Together, Jeanne Smith, President, and Lee Berkley Shaw,
Development Director for Rebuilding Together Montgomery County)
Happy Dollars:
Everyone was happy today! Shira Oler is going to the beach! Ken King announced that his bank, United is instituting a new program of sending their employees out to the community of non-profits. Debbie Van Horn HD for a great Foundation Meeting on March 23 at RICA, and for all the work Jim Leder has done for the Miracle League. Bob Quinn HD for the Foundation Meeting. Bob Cressy HD for wonderful work Jim Leder has done for getting The Miracle League on the map -- a crowning life experience for Jim. Bob also complimented the Potomac Club in their first-year achievements. (Bob has duo membership). Pat Norry expressed that she is missing all the events with her travel schedule. Bernadeen Zivkovic HD was for or guest speaker, Anita Potter. Pat Tiede HD was for Jeanne Smith's presidential term ending this month.
SPEAKER:
President-Elect Bernadeen Zivkovic introduced our speaker, Anita Potter. Wellness Director with the YMCA. She began her career in health and wellness 15 years ago as a personal trainer. She is a Certified Conditioning specialist through NSPA (National Strength Professionals Association) and a Certified Group Exercise through AFAA (American Fitness and Aerobics Association), and a National Certified trainer for the YMCA of the USA for Foundations of Group Exercise and Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning. Her topic on “Fitting Fitness in Everyday” was very informative. Twenty years ago we did not know the sex of our unborn child, let alone have multiple births going beyond twins. We tend to lose track of our own health. Anita pointed out seven benefits of regular exercise: improves mood and stimulates the chemicals in our brain, combats all chronic diseases, helps maintain weight--"calories out/calories in", strengthens heart and lungs, sleep patterns are better, prevents injuries, improves balance, and can be fun. Whatever activity you do should be enjoyable such as walking with a buddy or dancing. Park far away from the store, take the stairs and establish a schedule of regular exercise....plan it in your daily activities. Some strength training should also be included. Remember "better is better, more is not better."
Pat Tiede won the 50/50 and returned it to the House Fund.
Pat Tiede, editor-for-the day.
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