Kee-Notes
Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland
Serving the Community Since 1945
Meeting Date: April 29, 2010
President Jim Leder opened the meeting with the Pledge and Jeff Morrison led with singing God Bless America and Bill Hague gave the prayer. Happy to see Gary Boswell now that tax season over. Also Jeff Morrison, Bill Hague and Stephanie McCabe.
Announcements:
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Friday, April 30- Carnival of Chocolates at VizArt, Rockville 7:30 pm. Check presentation to The Dwelling Place Thursday, May 6 - NO LUNCH MEETING · Friday, May 7 Bethesda Charter Night Normandie Farm, Potomac 6:30 pm. $45- SIGN UP · Monday, May 10 DCM Meeting , Leisure World-6:30 pm · Thursday, May 13ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTIONS BOARD MEETING 12 NOON Friday, May 14 - Leisure World Charter Lunch - $18 - 12 NOON- Need an Interclub · Saturday, May 15- Potomac Club Air Force Dinner @ Kenwood $50.00 6:00 pm · Thursday, May 20 LUNCH MEETING SHIRA OLER SPEAKER- Check presentation to Suburban Hospital · Thursday, May 20 Student Leadership Banquet, Leisure World $21 6:30 pm · Thursday, May 27-LUNCH MEETING Denis Lipman speaker. · Monday , May 31 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WOODMONT TRIANGLE 10:30 pm |
Jim Leder reported that we are planning to have two teams for the Miracle League this summer and will be playing on a field close to the new field to be built. It won't be rubberized, but we hope the funds start rolling in after we start. The slate of officers for next year was presented. Elections will be on May 13.
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Bethesda Kiwanis Club |
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President |
Jim Leder |
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President-Elect |
Filled at later date |
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Vice President |
Pat Norry |
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Secretary |
Patricia Tiede |
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Treasurer |
Gary Boswell |
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Immediate Past President |
Jeanne Smith
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2010-2011 Directors |
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Jim Aylor Tracy Miller Jeff Morrison |
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John Ratnavale |
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2010-2012 Directors |
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Stephanie McCabe Shira Oler |
Happy Dollars:
Jeff Morrison HD for many birthdays in his family this month. His father Paul Morrison, former long time member of our club and Past President turned 81. Jeff's brother Eric and also former member of our club turned 48 and Jeff's son turned 8. John Tyner HD glad to be our speaker, also for Jeanne Smith for SLP project. Jim Leder HD for a meeting he had with some potential donors for the Miracle League.
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Miriam Gandell, Executive Director of The Dwelling Place, Inc. received $1000 from the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda. George Patterson, President of The Kiwanis Foundation presented the funds at the 18th Carnival of Chocolates event held Friday, April 30. Also attending were Pat Tiede, Secretary and Richard Ruprecht, Director. |
Speaker:
Past Governor John Tyner talked to us about membership building. Rather than start off a conversation by noting our meetings, he said to ask a potential member if they like serving children (which is our main focus). Most likely they would answer yes and then tell them you are part of such a group called Kiwanis and invite them to one of our service projects. You can also direct them to our excellent website (thanks to Pat Tiede for all her work on this). At some point John empathized to note the friendships you have made and that you hope they could make as well. John related that churches/synagogues and your co-workers are a good source of new members. When others see your passion for Kiwanis activities, they will be likely to want to join. JUST ASK!!!
As important as recruiting new members, is to retain them by asking about any needs they might have - an ill family member or difficulty at work, etc. You may not be able to help but just asking and listening can be a boost for their morale.
A great talk. Jeff Morrison won the 50/50 and donated it back to the club.
George Patterson, Editor
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geopatersn@aol.com)
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patriciatiede@comcast.net)
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