Kee-Notes

Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland

Serving the Community Since 1945

Meeting Date: October 8, 2009

President Jeanne Smith opened the meeting and led us in the Pledge.  George Patterson led us in singing God Bless America, and Shira Oler gave the prayer. Prospective member from the YMCA Tracy Miller was welcomed.  She is the Director of Development for Bethesda and Arlington YMCA and she is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington.  We also welcome back Ann Black  who was a former member of the Bethesda Club and who joined the Potomac Club over the past couple years. She said that her heart is with our club and thus is returning to her "roots." Pat Tiede announced that Pat Norry has agreed to serve as a director on the Club Board as Sue Kirk has resigned.  The election will be at the next meeting.

Announcements:

 

Happy Dollars:

Pat Tiede  HD for the two prospective members, Ann Black and Tracy Miller.  Ann Black HD is glad to be back to Bethesda Kiwanis. Bill Pennington HD because he is  just happy and Bill makes 99.9 percent of all meetings!  Way to go Bill! Shira Oler HD for our two speakers from Suburban Hospital.  Pat Norry HD glad for our two new members Ann and Tracy.  Tracy Miller HD  glad to becoming a member of the Bethesda Club .  Judy Macon HD  great to be speaking to our club.  Jeanne Smith HD for our newest members.

Speakers:

Shira Oler introduced our two speakers from Suburban Hospital.    Roliette Gooding, Program Coordinator, Community Outreach and Judy Macon  with Check it Out (CIO). This  a volunteer (no paid members) group whose mission is to educate 11th and 12th grade girls about breast cancer awareness. Some might ask since breast cancer is rare in young women why educate them about that?  The answer is that these young women will take that information back to their homes and share it with their mothers, aunts or grandmothers.  CIO relies on donations from individuals, Suburban Hospital, and the Greater Washington Chapter of Hadassah in partnership with Montgomery County public and private high schools. They present  a one hour program every two years at private and public high schools in Montgomery County. At each school the program is done every two years at the invitation of the school principal. The students are given a goodie bag at the presentation which has some lip balm as well as educational materials. At the end of the program students are asked to fill out an evaluation form. Judy and Roliette went over a fact sheet about breast cancer.  One item of interest is that men can get breast cancer but it is very, very rare in men. An informative talk with good Q & A's. 

Judy Macon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1983 at the age of 31. For many years, she has volunteered with the Komen National Race for the Cure®, serving on organizing committees and helping out on Race Day. It was in recognition of her volunteer and professional efforts that the Komen National Race staff nominated her for this award.  She was named the Breast Cancer Survivor of the Year in 2006.  Since 1998, Macon has worked for Suburban’s Cancer Program, where she manages the community outreach and patient education services. “Every day, Judy provides comfort and hope to those facing a cancer diagnosis,” said an associate. “Judy touches the lives of so many by educating them about this disease, connecting them to screening and community resources, and giving support through difficult times This recognition of her work is well deserved!”

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The 50/50 was won by Pat Norry.

George Patterson, Editor for the day.

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