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

July 6th -------- Board Meeting

July 13th ------- Tranquility Farm Equestrian Educational and Renewal Center --  A great riding program for the disabled and their success story 

July 20th ------- Frederick County Tax and Assessment Office. Ron Peppe -- Tax Assessor; Doris White -- Department Head, We've all discussed why our taxes are where they are and never really understood the process of why and how it's done. Well, now here's your chance to find out.

July 27th ------  CRAB FEAST (at the Elks) In conjunction with the Rotary Club, one big feast. For all members and all of your guest (plan for this one) You must RSVP. More details to follow....

August 3rd ---  Board Meeting

August 10th -- 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program - We used to volunteer at these stables for years. In recent years Past Pres. Ken Dell (deceased) and our own Frank Parker and Debbi Matthews were volunteers here. Another excellent program for special needs children.  

Bill's Corner by Pres. Bill Muffi

What a great month we had in June. At our pig roast we honored Gov. Don Dudey by hosting his official visit to Div. 9. About 70 Kiwanians, family and friends were there, including Cub Scouts from Pack 285 who presented the colors to everyone's delight. Check out the photo album of the event.

And see the below articles regarding the induction of new member Aaron Valentino, our dontation to the Explorer Post we sponsor, and our recent speakers, Scott Coy from Home Deopt and Mid-East expert Linda Funsch.

It’s time to look ahead. At the next Board Meeting night I am asking all to attend. We will analyze were we are headed for the remainder of the year. Examples of topics to discsuss: Next Fund Raiser, Next Community Service Project, Next Membership Drive, and general discussion on upcoming elections.

Home Depot's Scott Coy

At a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick, Scott Coy, Home Depot Home Services Manager, provided hot tips to club members regarding tax credits available when purchasing certain energy-saving products such as roofing materials, replacement windows, household insulation and tankless hot water heaters. Pictured from left, club member Aaron Valentino presents a Kiwanis miniature bell as a thank-you gift to guest Scott Coy.

New Member Inducted

The Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick recently inducted new member Aaron Valentino, an IT specialist and web designer at islandjoegroup.com in Frederick. Pictured, from left, club President Bill Muffi, Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Fred Lohnes, new member Aaron Valentino and his sponsor Eric Gatrell.

Club Donates to Frederick County Sheriff Department's Explorer Post

Representatives from the Frederick Sheriff's Explorer Post 1218 recently visited the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick to explain the Post's recent activities. The Explorer Program is designed for those young adults, both young men and women, interested in a law enforcement career. Young people interested in becoming Explorers, who meet the minimum qualifications, are exposed to various career opportunities, leadership experience, life skills, character education and learning how to serve. Pictured l. to r. club President Bill Muffi presents a $600 donation to Explorer Cpl. Zahra Ahmed as Post Advisor Lt. Gordon Geesey looks on.

Islam the Topic of Meeting

At a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick, Hood College Senior Lecturer and Middle East specialist, Prof. Linda Funsch, examined Western perceptions about Islam, the world's fastest-growing religion. Prof. Funsch focused on several of the most widely-held images and media-driven stereotypes about Muslims and their faith. Pictured from left, Kiwanian Frank Parker thanks Prof. Funsch as Parker's daughter-in-law, Ameena Shrestha, a former student of Prof. Funsch, looks on.