Kee-Notes
Weekly Newsletter of the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, Maryland
Serving the Community Since 1945
Meeting Date: May 13, 2010
President Jeanne Smith opened the Annual Meeting, George Patterson led in singing God Bless America and John Walker gave the prayer. We had a good turnout, glad to see Harry Lowe, John Walker, John Ratnavale, and Bob Cressy. Lieutenant Governor Marvin Jackson made his official visit and was welcomed. Marvin is Division 17's Lt. Gov. for 2009-2010. We also were happy to have him with us during our 65th Charter Night last week.
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Mark Your Calendar Now Sunday, June 13 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Division 17 GOVERNOR'S VISIT & KIWANIS FAMILY FUN PICNIC Black Hill Regional Park 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD Lake tours on Pontoon Boat 2-3 p.m. $5.00 per person (Reservations Needed) Catered Lunch- $18.00 per person for 12 and over. Children 6 and under Free Bring the Whole FamilyHiking trails, volley ball, horseshoes Gov. Don Dudey remarks 1:00 p.m. |
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In a vote by e-mail, with well over a quorum, the officers for 2010-2011 were elected. Congratulations to Jim Leder, President 2010-2011; Pat Norry, Vice President; Patricia Tiede, Secretary; Gary Boswell, Treasurer; Jeanne Smith, Immediate Past President. Directors for 2010-2011 are: Jim Aylor, Tracy Miller, Jeff Morrison, John Ratnavale and Richard Ruprecht. Directors for 2010-2012 are: Stephanie McCabe, and Shira Oler. Jim Leder will be contacting members for the various committee chair positions that need to be filled.
Announcements:
· Saturday, May 15- Potomac Club Air Force Dinner @ Kenwood $50.00
· Thursday, May 20 – LUNCH MEETING – SHIRA OLER SPEAKER ON SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
FUTURE PLANS
· Thursday, May 20 – Student Leadership Banquet, Leisure World 6:30 p.m. $21
· Thursday, May 27-LUNCH MEETING – Denis Lipman speaker.
· Monday , May 31 – MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE – WOODMONT TRIANGLE 10:30 pm
· Thursday, June 3 – BOARD MEETING – Tragara
· Monday, June 6 – DCM MEETING – Leisure world 6:30 pm
· Thursday, June 10 – LUNCH MEETING – TODD LAMB SPEAKER
· Sunday, June 13 – GOVERNOR'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO DIVISION 17 FAMILY FUN PICNIC
Black Hills Regional Park – 11-3- $18
· Monday, June 14- Wheaton/SS RICA Golf Tournament – Interclub?
· Thursday, June 17 – LUNCH MEETING – SUE KIRK SPEAKER FROM BETHESDA CARES
· Thur-Sun, June 24-27-95TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS
· Thursday, June 24-NO MEETING
ATTENTION GOLFERS!!!
Put these dates on your calendar
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June 14, Monday
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Inter-Club Opportunity Fore the Children Golf Tournament
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Wheaton-Silver Spring & RICA Golf Tournament Montgomery Village Golf Club 19550 Montgomery Village Avenue Registration and Practice Range 11 am Shotgun start at 12 noon. Golf & dinner early registration $150 $170 after May 24. Dinner and Silent Auction only – 5 pm $40. For more information, contact: www.dhmh.state.md.us/jlgrica/golf.htm Let's inter-club for dinner |
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September 24, Friday
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Bethesda's 37th Annual Golf Tournament |
Bretton Woods' 18-hole championship golf course challenges novices and experts alike. Presiding over 285 acres adjacent to the Potomac River, its 6,663 yards were designed by Ed Ault and have been played since 1968. This is our only fundraiser to support our charities. Details will be available next month. Plan to participate in some way. |
Happy Dollars:
Bob Cressy HD for Jeanne Smith, and another HD for his participation in his OCS Army reunion in Lawton, OK at Fort Sill last week. Harry Lowe HD for one son graduating from James Madison University and another son from Elon College. No more college tuitions for Harry. They will be working in his insurance business after graduation. Jim Leder HD for Jeanne Smith and Pat Tiede for their work with the 65th Charter Night and the Miracle League. Bob Gradle HD for his first great grandchild born yesterday, also for Jeanne Smith for a successful Charter Night dinner. John Ratnavale HD for Jeanne Smith. Tracy Miller HD for Jeanne Smith and the Charter Night event. Tracy was amazed at how good the chorus was and the enthusiasm of the students, some of whom will be helping the YMCA Triathalon. Richard Ruprecht HD for Marv Jackson, a great friend of our club, HD for Jeanne Smith and Jim Leder. Pat Norry HD for Jeanne Smith and Charter Night. Marv Jackson HD for a successful and enjoyable Charter Night.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors met following lunch.
Richard Ruprecht won the 50/50.
George Patterson, Editor
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