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Jerry's Words of Wisdom by Pres. Jerry Jenkins
February already, can it be? The time is just flying by and we’re 4 months into our Kiwanis year.

We have nominated a new Treasurer, Leslie Davidson, survived the gift wrap and have moved on to the basketball games at Mount Saint Mary’s. We have added two new members, Jim Wiggins and Frank Parker. The Christmas party was wonderful and, of course, Jim Krysiek attained the ripe old age of fifty. What else is in store for us?

Kiwanis has a great training program with training sessions and books to assist us neophytes running the chairs. I have often felt, however, in the last four months that I lacked internal club information that would have assisted me in being president. I have therefore asked a committee of three past Presidents and incidentally Charter member, to assist future office holders to better know the inner workings of the office of President. I hope that this committee will be continued to be active and to be of assistance to future office holders. We can all benefit from the experience of our past Presidents and the history of this club.

I want to thank our three delegates to the Mid-Winter, Ellis Stroup, Christine Semon and Dave Maloney. Your representation of this club is to be commended and is greatly appreciated.

We will have our election of a new Treasurer this Wednesday, February 4, 2004. I want to take this occasion to thank Carmi Sayler for his diligence and devotion to our club and our money for the many, many years. We owe him a great debt of gratitude for the manner in which he had carried out his duties as our Treasurer. Thank you Carmi for your many contributions to Suburban Frederick Kiwanis and its members.

As we continue on through our year, as President I would ask that each and every member evaluate your individual contributions to the good of the club. I am sure we could each find a way to do a little more and relieve some of those who do a lot. It doesn’t take much to sit at a table and check off names while at a basketball game, or be on call for the van for 4 hours a week.

Finally, I have not heard a bad word about our new meeting place or the food. All seem to enjoy it very much. (The only exception was when the banana cream pie was still a bit frozen.) We should have such problems with our new meeting place at the Holiday Inn.

Respectfully,

Jerry

Capital District MidWinter Conference 2004 a Smash Hit!
— Suburban Frederick Receives TWO Awards — by Dave Maloney
For a slide show of this event (29 slides), click here.

The Capital District MidWinter Conference for 2004 was held at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Ocean City, MD Jan 29-Feb 1, 2004. Among the 325 Kiwanians and 89 spouses in attendance were Suburban Frederick members Ellis Stroup, Christine Semon and Dave Maloney. As the new editor of Capital Builder, Dave made a lot of important contacts, took pictures, and attended training sessions. Christine worked closely with the K-youth groups and participated in the Saturday afternoon session "Developing Future Leaders Through HOBY." And long-time Capital District Sec. Ellis coordinated many behind-the-scene administrative activities, kept everything on track, and looked very spiffy in his tuxedo at the Saturday evening Governor's Banquet.

The highlight of the Saturday morning Awards Breakfast was the presentation of TWO awards to Suburban Frederick. The first was the Attendance Award for the Emerald Section (clubs with membership of 30-45 members. We were credited with 89% overall attendance for the 2002-2003 administrative year. We only barely beat out the Westminster club who was runner-up with 88%. The second ribbon was for the Annual Achievement Award for Single Service" for our section. We received the Award in recognition of our Frederick Memorial Hospital Van Driving Program. Congrats to project coordinator Clyde Roney and all the van drivers.

While visiting the Caring Corner which raises money for the Capital District Foundation through sales, silent auctions, and raffles, I tried my hand at riding a Segway being raffled by the Kiwanis Club of the Severn. I purchased some raffle tickets for this gotta-have conveyance.

Suburban Frederick garners two awards at MidWinter 2004	Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Art Riley (right) delivers club awards to Dave Maloney. Art will present the ribbons to the club at his next visit.
Example of Caring Corner donations sold to raise funds for Capital District Foundation.	Dave Maloney tries his hand at steering a Segway being raffled by the Kiwanis Club of Severn.

Annual Christmas Party a Success!
Our recently held Kiwanis Club of Suburban Annual Holiday Party, held at the Hollow Creek Golf Club in Middletown was, once again, hailed as a huge success. In addition to the fellowship, we all enjoyed hors d'oeuvre including crab dip, cheeses and fruit. The sumptuous dinner consisted of steak and salmon. Entertainment included a lively 50th Birthday Roast of Jim Krysiek conducted by comedian Carmi Sayler. Door prizes included some high quality presents picked out and wrapped by Christine Semon, who, by the way, did a great job along with Charlie Mertz and Mark Gaver in organizing the affair — with a special thanks to Donna Gaver for the fancy table centerpieces. Click here for a slide show of the event. Click here for a slide show of the event.

State Farm marks 5-years of coloring book donation to Frederick Memorial
(Frederick News Post, Jan. 18, 2004) Five years ago, Clyde Roney, a longtime volunteer in Frederick Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department, noticed that State Farm Insurance was handing out coloring books from their booth at the Frederick Fair. Mr. Roney says, " I just walked up and asked how I could get some coloring books for the children who come to the hospital's emergency room. And that was the beginning of a beautiful collaboration...read more (above, from left are Jerry Jenkins, president of the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick, Jo Ellen Ahalt, public relations officer for State Farm Insurance, holding coloring books, and Clyde Roney, Frederick Memorial Hospital, and member of Suburban Frederick Kiwanis.)

Sebastian Lipinski of Lipinski Chiropractic Speaks to Club
Local Chiropractor, Sebastian Lipinski, spoke to the club about health and spinal care. "Sublaxation," remember?

Members enjoy their Holiday Inn meal.	Dr. Lipinski explains.
Most pay attention except Phil (padding his inter-club books), and Mark (wiping his chin)...	...and 12 year old Helen Maloney, who must cover her face during a graphic video showing rough handling of a newborn!

Congressional Candidate, Scott Rolle, Explains Platform
The Suburban Frederick Club was honored to have Frederick County Prosecutor and Congressional Candidate, Scott Rolle, as our speaker recently. The tough young prosecutor Governor Bob Erlich called the "best State's Attorney in Maryland" has announced he is challenging long-time incumbent Roscoe Bartlett in the sixth District Republican congressional primary. Scott grew up in Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District and is a graduate of the FBI National Law Institute. He received his B.A. from the University of Dayton and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University. Scott has practiced law in Maryland for 17 years. Scott Rolle is married to Mary Catherine Rolle (left). They have three children; Dawn, Scott, Jr. and Devon. The Rolles are parishioners of St. Katherine Drexel parish, Frederick.

Mark introduces Scott Rolle. Scott patiently listens, hoping for his turn before the night is over.	Pres. Jerry listens intently as Scott explains his platform.
Scott — the conservative Republican.	Mark gives Scott his personal endorsement."Scott has business in his blood and more importantly he has an understanding of economic development and how important it is for our community," Mark says.
Jim harangues the membership in French as some look on and some laugh. Half of us had no idea what he said. The other half didn't care.	Pres. Jerry Jenkins thanks Scott Rolle for joining our club for the evening. (l to r, David Lambour, aid to Mr. Rolle, Mark Gaver, Scott Rolle, Jerry Jenkins).

New Member Inducted Jan. 7
We welcome our newest member, Jim Wiggins, who was inducted into Suburban Frederick at the Holiday Inn on Jan. 7. Jim and his wife, Sue, reside at 1193 Avondale Ct., Frederick, MD 21702. (301-663-8507, jswiggins@earthlink.net). Jim is retired from the U.S. Army and from the Dept. of Energy. Welcome, Jim! (l to r, co-sponsors Ed Crawford and Charlie Mertz, Jim Wiggins, Jerry Jenkins, club president).

Kiwanis International Convention
The 89th Annual Kiwanis International Convention is scheduled for June 26-29, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri! (Early bird registration June 25.)

Click on the image to the right to go to the official Web site for the 89th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri! Go there often for updates on exciting events, scheduling, speakers, entertainment, and more.

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