Officers

President
Bill Muffi

Pres Elect
Mick Hickman

Vice President
Eric Gatrell

Secretary
Terry Proescholdt

Treasurer
Debbi Matthews

Immediate Past
President
Dave Maloney

Directors

2008-2010
Joe Vitanza
Larry Fellows
Christine Semon

2009-2011
Brenda Edwards
Jim Wiggins

Committee Chairs

Community Service
Debbi Matthews

Young Children: Priority One
Ed Crawford

Sponsored Youth
Christine Semon

Public Relations
Dave Maloney

Fund Raising
Joe Vitanza

Membership Growth & Education
Frank Parker

Club Meeting Admin.
Charlie Mertz

Human & Spiritual Values
Mick Hickman

August 3----- Board Meeting

August 10 --- Frederick county 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program Melissa McLearen will explain their programs for helping the disabled & why horses seem to be the best type of therapy?   

August 17 --- Woodsboro Bank (over 110 years old) C. Richard Miller, President & CEO. What is the future of banking in the United States and what role the banking industry will play for the future?  

August 24 --  Frederick Community Action Agency: Food Bank Todd Johnson, Assistant Director, 100 S. Market Street. Is the kitchen pantry bare, how many families are feed, who really is at risk and what can we do to help?

August 31, -- Rose Hill Manor, Kari Saavedra, The retirement home of Thomas Johnson, 1732-1819, Maryland's first elected Governor. What were the major roles Thomas Johnson played in the development of the United States two hundred and fifty (250) years ago?   

Bill's Corner by Pres. Bill Muffi

Another month and another new member - boy, are we on a roll or what! Welcome to David Schmitt, a contractor, who is sponsored by Eric Gatrell. We enjoyed having David's wife, Jennifer, join us for David's induction ceremony recently.

We also enjoyed having the folks from Tranquility Farm Equestrian Education and Renewal Center (Thurmont) speak to us and update us as to their activities that benefit those suffering from physical, mental and emotional injury through interaction with horses.

If you missed our crab feed, you missed a special meeting. Not only did we stuff our faces, but we were also privileged to get yet another donation from my neighbor and past contributor Candy Moroz who this time gave the club $500!

We were pleased to have another visit from our incoming Div. 9 Lt. Gov., Rene Mackey, a member of the Hagerstown Club. Renee will replace out-going Lt. Gov. Fred Lohnes who has done a great job for the past TWO years!

Get ready for our Yard Sale fund raiser scheduled for August 28th at the Elks. Contact coordinator Jim Wiggins with any questions. More info to follow. A great time to get rid of all that extra stuff laying around the house. Remember, if you haven't used it in 10 years you do not need it!

Incoming Lt. Gov. Rene Mackey

Pictured is Terry Proescholdt welcoming incoming Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Renee Mackey from the Hagerstown Club. We look forward to working with Renee next year to keep "Div. 9 Top of the Line"!

New Member Inducted

Welcome to our newest member, David Schmidt, who was inducted recently by Lt. Gov. Fred Lohnes. Sponsored by Eric Gatrell, David was accompanied at his induction by his wife, Jennifer. David is a contractor and lives on Runnymeade Dr. in Frederick. Pictured are sponsor, Eric Gatrell, Lt. Gov. Fred Lohnes, David Schmitt and his wife, Jennifer.

Real Estate Taxes was the Topic

Frederick County Tax and Assessment Office assessor Ron Peppe (above) recently visited our club to discuss the real estate assessing process and how to file for a reconsideration if you feel your taxes are too high. Lots of information and lots of questions made for another great program!

Tranquility Farm

Our club recently made a $300 donation to Tranquility Farm Equestrian Education and Renewal Center of Thurmont, MD. Carl Braun (Dir. of Marketing), Norman Gibat (Board Member), and Pres./Founder Sarah Transeau-Hayes visited our club recently to explain the benefits the riding of and interaction with horses has for those suffering from physical, mental or emotional injuries. Pictured are Carl Braun, Sarah Transeau-Hayes, Pres. Bill Muffi, and Norman Gibat.

$500 Donation!

We are pleased to report that Candy Moroz made another donation to our club's general account. This time, our benefactor made a $500 contribution which will go a long way in helping us help others. Thanks, Candy!!