Kee-Notes

Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland

Serving the Community Since 1945

Meeting Date: March 18, 2010

Past President Jim Leder opened the meeting with the Pledge, Past President John Ratnavale led in singing God Bless America and John Walker led us in prayer. Jeanne Smith, presided over the meeting.  It was good to see Scott Brewer back after a month of traveling in Florida.  Scott spoke briefly on the history of the club which was founded 65 years ago and the Foundation was founded in 1951.  Many more members way back then but times have changed and 65 years later, when both men and women are working, time constraints make it difficult to attend all the various functions.  The membership is constantly looking for innovative ways to bring new members into our club.  Suggestions are welcomed.  New member Stephanie McCabe sent this creative message for our upcoming fundraiser:

Announcements:

• Monday, March 22 – Foundation Meeting, George Patterson’s Office, 8218 Wisconsin Ave.,

               Suite 316 – take Woodmont Ave. entrance – parking across the street  on Woodmont– 6:30 pm

• Thursday, March 25 – Lunch @ Tragara.  Speaker from Montgomery County Rec Department
• Saturday, March 27 – Wheaton Silver Spring 59^th Charter Night-Argyle CC. INTERCLUB
• Thursday, April 1 – Board Meeting - Tragara
• Thursday, April 22 - Lunch @ Tragara.  Yvonne D'Arcy who will talk on Pain in the Older Patient
• Sunday, April 25 – District 17 Fundraiser-Olney Theater.  Silent Auction @ 1 p.m.
• Friday, April 30 - 18th ANNUAL CARNIVAL OF CHOCOLATES sponsored by The Dwelling Place - We need volunteers to

                pick up the desserts and drop off at VisArts at Rockville.  Contact Richard Ruprecht for details.

•  Friday, May 7 – Bethesda 65th Charter Night - Marriott Suites on Democracy Blvd.  $52 per person
• Saturday, May 15- Potomac Club Air Force Dinner @ Kenwood Club. 
• Thursday, May 20 – Student Leadership Banquet, Leisure World 6:30 p.m.  $21

Happy Dollars:

John Walker HD for Scott Brewer, Bob Cressy HD for Jeanne Smith's involvement in everything...particularly with the Key Clubs.  Jim Leder HD for Pat Tiede who accompanied him last Saturday to Annapolis in the rain to present our case for a $250,000 bond from the State of Maryland to help fund the Miracle League ballpark. Pat Tiede HD for Jim Leder who did a great job presenting facts to the Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates.  Tracy Miller HD for the fantastic weather we are having.

Everyone was reminded to participate in the District 17 Fundraiser being held on Sunday, April 25 at the Olney Theater.  Eight clubs in our district are purchasing theater tickets, contributing Silent Auction Items, and/or putting an ad in the program.  The proceeds of the Fundraiser this year will be The Miracle League.  We hope everyone in the club will contribute to this event.  Contact Jeanne Smith for more detailed information.

Pat Norry won the 50/50 and returned it to the club.

Pat Tiede,  Editor for the Day.

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