KIWANIS CLUB OF CROFTON NEWSLETTER
June 2005

Cole's Cogitations

This month, although late, the club will hold its annual election of officers and board of directors. June 15 is the meeting date for the election; two weeks notice is required by our bylaws.

President Cole Drew
Vice President Foundation Dennis Clark
Vice President Club Russ Smith
Foundation Treasurer Dick Kemezis
Club Treasurer Ginny Espie
Secretary Sharon Drew

Board:
Pete Pederson (2nd yr.) John Hollywood (2nd yr.)
Cheryl Malone (2nd yr.) Ed Reilly
Dan Scholfield, Steve Grimaud
Cindy Johnston

It is great to see new members step forward and participate on the board. The cry went out for members to assume leadership roles, and some of our newest members did.

Please plan on attending this meeting to vote and show support for your new officers and board members.

You will also get a chance to meet these new members in case you have not already done so.

I mentioned rules when announcing the election. There is also an attendance requirement for members in our by-laws. Last meeting there were eight attendees, including myself. This is not acceptable. How can a guest speaker be invited with this kind of attendance at meetings?

This also causes great concern as to how much participation there will be in upcoming projects and fund-raisers. Expect to see a letter soon to all members regarding committees for fund-raisers and projects. Outlined will be the schedule for the year to give you ample time to select which project(s) you as a member would like to participate in.

If none is selected, each member will be appointed to a committee. This will be for the new year 2005-06, so think about what you would like to be involved with.

Yours in Kiwanis Service,
Cole Drew

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CROFTON KIWANIS
2005 Family Crab Feast and Banquet
Saturday, August 20, 2005
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
at the Commodore Mayo Kiwanis Club House

Join us for the best opportunity of the year to socialize with fellow Kiwanians, their families and friends

Crab Feast
with the finest grilled hamburgers
and hot dogs, quality cold cuts, fresh corn on the cob,
fruit salad, desserts,
and soft drinks

TICKET PRICES:
$23.00 per adult
$13.00 per adult non-crab eaters
$11.00 per child age 9-12, inclusive
($6.50 for non-crab eaters)
$5.00 for any child age 6-8 (inclusive)
No charge for any child age 5 & under

You may bring your own beer.

We must know in advance how many people will be attending. Therefore, please either reserve your places by Monday, August 8, 2005, by completing and submitting the attached form to Dennis Robin or by calling him at (410) 721-9680

Directions from Crofton to the Commodore Mayo Kiwanis Club House:
Take Route 424 (South) for approximately 6 miles to Route 214 – turn left and continue on Route 214 (East for approximately 8 miles to Mayo. Turn right onto Carr’s Wharf Road. (There is a white post office on this corner.) Proceed to Commodore Mayo Clubhouse (brick building set back on the left side.)

Please print a copy of the following reservation form and submit the completed paper form to Dennis Robin

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2005 CROFTON KIWANIS FAMILY CRAB FEAST AND BANQUET
RESERVATION FORM

Enclosed is my check payable to Kiwanis Club of Crofton in the total amount of $___________________ for the following reservations:

Member’s Name_________________________________________________Telephone_______________

SEATING CAPACITY IS LIMITED. RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A
“FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED” BASIS.

Please hand deliver this reservation form to Dennis Robin or mail to his office:
2131 Defense Highway, Crofton, Maryland 21114.
Crab Feast Coordinators: Dennis Robin (410-721-9680) and Cherie Sheldon (410-761-8489)

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BEER AT THE CROFTON KIWANIS CRAB FEAST

Due to legal liability considerations, we no longer will be able to provide beer (or any other alcoholic beverage) at our annual crab feast. However, you may bring your own beer, and we will provide coolers for your convenience. We suggest that you mark your bottles and cans or use some other method for identifying your beer, such as placing the bottles or cans in a plastic bag that is marked for identification.

NOTICE: We assume that all of our guests who consume alcoholic beverages at our events will do so responsibly. If you intend to drive on your departure from the Crab Feast, it is a condition of your admittance that you minimize your alcohol consumption to the safe level allowable for motor vehicle operators in Maryland.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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CROFTON KIWANIS/TEAM SURLIS 10K CHALLENGE

It’s just around the corner! Saturday, June 11. This major fundraiser needs volunteers. Members can choose their favorite niche from a multitude of tasks even now, according to Marnie Fallon.

Sponsored again by Team Surlis, the race attracts runners from central Maryland, the District of Columbia, and surrounding states. It is posted on all the major race calendars throughout the area in order to attract the greatest number of runners.

Kiwanis members are needed to run as well; last year only three ran, but Team Surlis was well represented on the course. The committee looks forward to the participation of all Kiwanis members. Race day is labor intensive, but lots of fun as everyone works together.

There is a job for everyone, plus delicious refreshments (think fresh fruit, bagels, et al). Everything takes just a few hours beginning 6:00 to 6:15 a.m. early on race Saturday; then, the rest of the day you can relax. Please contact Dan Scholfield if you want to help with the water tables, parking, refreshments, filling the runners’ “goody bags,” working the finish line or clean-up.

10K Central Committee: Sharon Drew, Mickey Burlison,
Dan Scholfield, Marnie Fallon, Cherie Sheldon

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CROFTON TO HOST ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S VISIT

Lt. Governor Tom Fallon and the club will host the annual Governor’s visit to Division 14 on Friday, June 3 at the Crofton Country Club at 7:00 p.m. The evening will include the presentation of the Division Teen of the Year award.

The menu choices are Chicken Chesapeake and Crabcakes; the cost is $33 per person. E-mail Tom at tafallon1@comcast.net ASAP your menu choice and number attending. Good representation from the host club is expected, so let Tom know if you plan to attend immediately

ASIDES

** Any baseball team could use a man who plays every position superbly, never strikes out and never makes an error; but there’s no way to make him lay down his hot dog and come out of the grandstand.

** Philadelphia’s hotels were filled for the opening game of the 1950 World Series when a gray-haired woman came looking for a room. She finally found one across the river in Camden. “Are you a baseball fan?” asked the clerk, looking at her curiously.

“Oh, yes, indeed,” she answered eagerly. “My husband pitched the first ball in the 1924 World Series.”
The clerk looked down at the register and read: “Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Northampton, Mass.”

** Eleven-year old Richard Earnhart, who won the National Spelling Bee some years ago, turned up with a new one:

“I enjoy reading the dictionary,” he said, “because it changes the subject so often.”

UPCOMING AND ONGOING
June 1—7:30 p.m., regular board meeting; everyone invited
June 3—7:30 p.m., District 14 Governor’s visit; Crofton Country Club
June 5—6-8 p.m., Village Green concert; Dead Men’s Hallow, oldies and blue grass
June 8—7:30 p.m., regular meeting
June 9—ED BUSTILLO, birthday
June 11—6:15 a.m., 10K VOLUNTEERS REPORT FOR DUTY
June 11—PAT DUNN, birthday
June 12—6-8p.m., Village Green concert; Bay Jazz Project
June 14—6:30 p.m. BINGO, Crofton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center; FLAG DAY
June 15—7:30 p.m., regular meeting, ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
June 17—CHERIE SHELDON, birthday
June 19-—FATHER’S DAY
JUNE 22—7:30 p.m., regular meeting
June 26—6-8 p.m., Village Green concert; Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition
June 27—JANET HAND, birthday
June 28—6:30 p.m., BINGO, Crofton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center
June 29—7:30 p.m., regular meeting

FAMILY NEWS

Barbara Swann is undergoing treatment for cancer. She is unable to have guests just now, but cards are most welcome. Address: 1789 Shaftsbury Avenue, Crofton, MD 2114

SPONSORED YOUTH ADVISORS

## Spalding High School Key Club, Catherine Klase
## Arundel High School, Timothy Guy
## Crofton Middle School Builders Club, Cheryl Malone
## Crofton Woods K-Kids, Sharon Drew

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you change your email address, please let me know so the newsletter email list can be brought up to date immediately. Send your new email address to tldsr@aol.com. This will enable me to email your next Crofton Kiwanis Newsletter on time. — Becky

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THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CROFTON
Officers 2004--2005

President Cole Drew
Tom Fallon, immediate past president
Foundation Vice President Dennis Clark
Club Vice President Bruce Jackson
Foundation Treasurer Dick Kemezis
Club Treasurer Ginny Espie
Secretary Sharon Drew

The Board of Directors includes the officers and:
Jim Blueford
Bob Carr
Cheryl Malone
John Hollywood
Marnie Fallon
Russ Smith

The Kiwanis Club of Crofton, a Division 14 club of the Capital District, meets each Wednesday at the Waugh Chapel Community Center, Rt. 3 South, Gambrills, MD

Gathering time: 7:15 p.m.
Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

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Mailing Address:
KIWANIS CLUB OF CROFTON
P.O. Box 3101
Crofton, Maryland 21114

NEWS?
Email Becky: tldsr@aol.com
US Mail: Becky Daniel, Editor
1681 Tarleton Way
Crofton, MD 21114
DEADLINE: last Wednesday of the month

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