Officers

President
Phil Pople

Pres Elect
Dave Maloney

Vice President
Bill Muffi

Secretary
Terry Proescholdt

Treasurer
Debbi Matthews

Immediate Past
President
Christine Semon 

Directors

2006-2008
(vacant)
Frank Parker
Eric Gatrell
Jim Wiggins

2007-2009
Bill Muffi
Mick Hickman
Debbi Matthews

Committee Chairs

Community Service
Christine Semon

Young Children: Priority One
Ed Crawford

Sponsored Youth
Christine Semon

Public Relations
Dave Maloney

Fund Raising
Bill Muffi

Membership Growth & Education
Frank Parker

Interclubs
Jim Wiggins

Human & Spiritual Values
Mick Hickman

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Sep 4 - Board Meeting

Sep 11 - Ashley Garyn (hosted by Terry Proescholdt)

Sep 18 - CW and wife Rhonda Lee Whitehair - Civil War Civilian Life (hosted by Dave Maloney)

Sep 25 - Induction of Officers, Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Donna Ohler presiding

Phil's Podium by Pres. Phil Pople

First of all, WELCOME! to our newest member, Brenda Edwards, who is sponsored by our Treasurer, Debbi Matthews! It is great having you as a new member, Brenda. And I understand you will be next year's Interclub Chairperson. It's great that you are getting so involved so soon.

As you all are well aware of this administrative year is coming to a close and its time for the Presidents state of the club speech.

To be perfectly honest it hasn't been the smoothest year a president could have. First we lost truly a great Kiwanian in Glen. He was what Kiwanis is all about, and he will be sorely missed. Then we've seem to have lost contact with other members for various reasons. Some might come back, others I'm not quite sure about. For that I blame myself. Maybe it was the way I ran the meetings, or it was because politics played a part, or they just got bored. Whatever the reason, it is the President's job to make sure everyone stays involved, to let them know they all play a vital role in the success of our club. The President can only be as strong as the people below him/her. And in no way shape or form should politics play any kind of role in a civic organization like ours.

This year did have some great highlights though. We had another successful fruit sale. Our Gift wrap was another great success to go along with the raffle that we held. Our 2 days as it turned out at the Keys game gave us great exposure, and keep our fingers crossed, our auction will be a great success.

There are so many people to thank, and I want to do it in no particular order. First Dave with all his award winning Chatters and E-builders and helping lining up great speakers and all those award winning pictures that made the Post. Thanks, Dave, for all you do. For Bill and Joe for running the raffle during Xmas and for all the work your doing in putting the Live/Silent auction together. And for Dave for storing all the goodies we have collected. I want to thank Bill also for stepping up and volunteering to run the chairs. As it turned out he got to skip a spot and is going to be your President-elect next year.

I want to thank Christine for all the work she continues to do with the Key and builders clubs. We are so lucky to have her in our club. Ed Crawford for all the work he continues to do with sponsored youth. It will be hard to replace him as committee chair with all he has done over the years.. Charlie of course handling the meal money and keeping everybody in line during our meetings. Thanks Charlie.

For Terry for keeping me in line during board meetings so I don't make a total fool out of myself. And for Debbie for taking over in a pinch as our treasurer. Not an easy task, and we all appreciate her doing it. Thanks to Mick for the weekly invocation, she has done a masterful job and should be given a hand. Thanks soooo much Mick. And to Larry for another outstanding year of picking out and delivering the gift wrap paper and all the supplies during the gift wrap. And thanks so much Larry for storing all that stuff for us. Its been a huge help over the years. And to Frank for the
great job he did this year in membership growth. Even though we didn't get the plus five that I was looking for, he laid out the groundwork to help us succeed. That committee folks is by far the one we need to pay the most attention to in the coming years to build our strength back up. Jim, another outstanding job in doing interclubs. I would hope we still lead our division in that
department.

I've heard through the grapevine that I'm long winded. So I'll cut this short. Thanks again. We truly have a great club, one we should all be proud of. Lets keep that tradition up by helping Dave out any way we can.

Welcome New Member Brenda Edwards!

As Pres. Phil performed the induction ceremony, Frank Parker lit the 6-objects-of-Kiwanis candles while sponsor, Debbi Matthews, pinned the K pin on our newest member, Brenda Edwards. Brenda was raised in Memphis, TN. She has lived in Frederick for the last 31 yrs. and has one daughter. She works for BB&T Bank, and her hobbies are sewing, reading and cooking. (Upper left Brenda and Debbi look on as Frank lights the K Kandles. Upper right, Debbi (right) attaches the new-member K pin to Brenda's lapel.)

Maryland National Golf Club

Sherree Lance, Marketing Director at Maryland National Golf Club, described her club's facilities and encouraged members to visit for golf or just a great meal in a fine setting. Maryland National Golf Club was kind enough to donate a foursome round of golf for our club's upcoming (Sept. 13th) silent/live auction fundraiser. Pictured right Sherree shares Maryland National Golf Club information with Bill Muffi.

Tranquility Farms Update

Tranquility Farm Equestrian and Renewal Center's President, Sarah Transeau, and Director, Carl Braun, provided an update to the club on the Farm's most recent activities and their future plans. In addition to horse rescue, the Farm provides rehabilitation services for servicemen suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Pictured right member Paul Sheets discusses Tranquility Farm literature with Sarah and Carl.

Portsmouth, OH Speaker a Hit!

Club members were recently entertained by radio personality Chip Maillet, an expert on the history of the riverside town of Portsmouth, OH. A a good frient of Pres. Phil, Chip and his friend, Ginger Stenson, were kind enough to share highlights of Portsmouth, OH including storied about their levy wall (leftg) along the Ohio River. Pictured right are Phil and Chip.

Fruit Sales Underway - See Joe Vitanza and Bill Muffi for materials to assist you in selling.

Auction Sept. 13th. Items still needed! Contact Bill Muffi with contributions.