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Coastal Delaware Kiwanis Welcomes Newest Members. At its first evening meeting of the new Kiwanis year, Coastal Kiwanis inducted three new members, with PLG Charles Kind conducting the induction ceremony. Sponsor Joe Brake introduced his second member this year, Troy Hazzard. Troy is from Lincoln, DE and commutes to his job in the Wilmington area and works with kids at the Slaughter Neck Community Action Center on his spare time. During the ceremony Joe pinned on Troy's K pin and then Joe received his silver Key as part of the 1-2-3 program. PLG Charles then had the honor of inducting his son, John B and daughter-in-law, Robin R Kind, who live in Long Neck, as the Club's newest members. John B has been going to Kiwanis meetings with his father (a 40 year member) since he was a very young boy. In addition to the K pin, each new member received a Kiwanis cap to wear during service and fundraising events and an orientation package with information about the history of Kiwanis and of the Club. John and Robin had their service debut in October at the Haunted house as they assisted young guests with games and pumpkin painting, and again at the Food Drive in November. Troy brings youth from the CAC to help with the Food Drives.

Troy Hazzard and Joe Brake

Robin Kind, John Kind, Charles Kind and President Jim Kunkle

The Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown has purchased and distributed 1,150 dictionaries to 7 local elementary Schools. (3rd Graders). These dictionaries are not only dictionaries, It includes so much other information like information about all the presidents, information about all the States and Countries. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown delivered the books to the schools and gave each individual in the classes the book. The children were so appreciative of receiving the books. The club has received letters from the parents thanking us for giving it to their child.

The Builders Club of Franklin Middle School in Reisterstown, MD held a Thanksgiving Dinner for the less fortunate in their community on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Reisterstown United Methodist Church. Over 20 Builders Club Members and several Kiwanians from the Reisterstown Kiwanis Club helped to feed the many that turned out for the dinner. Those that came to eat were very thankful for the food that was provided.

The Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown held its Annual Peanut Day on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Giant store in Cherryvale Plaza, Reisterstown. We collected nearly $600 from the generous donations of the community. The money will be donated to the Community Crisis Center in Reisterstown, MD. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown as well as the Builders Clubs of Franklin Middle School helped in this event.

On November 17, 2011, the Woodbridge Kiwanis Club provided Thanksgiving Dinner for the senior citizens of eastern Prince William County, Virginia, at the Woodbridge Senior Citizens Center. About 125 senior citizens attended and had a great time. They not only had a wonderful turkey meal, but also sang and danced during the event. Our club members received lots of "thank you's" from the seniors. Members of the NVCC CKI Club, Woodbridge Campus, helped serve the meal and cleanup afterwards. The Woodbridge Kiwanis Club has been providing this meal for five years, with the assistance of CKI Club members. We could not have done it without their help. Our members had as much fun as the senior citizens did, and we plan on continuing the tradition each year!

Woodbridge Kiwanis and NVCC CKI members serve Thanksgiving Dinner to senior citizens.

Ms Michelle Sewald, Division 23 Key Club Lt Gov, and Mr. Zach Carter, Poquoson High School Key Club President, cut the cake celebrating the club's 35th anniversary at the club's meeting on November 16, 2011. Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. more than 80 members of the Key Club make significant contributions to Poquoson and the surrounding community. They've been very busy in Adopt a Spot and have raised more than $1300 this year to support the Kiwanis ELIMINATE project to eliminate neo-natal Tetnus world wide. They are very active in community projects, providing road guards for the annual MPS run/walk that takes place in October. In December they will ring bells to support the Salvation Army at the Poquoson Farm Fresh and the K-Mart on Victory Blvd. They will also have a float in the upcoming Poquoson Christmas parade.

The Kiwanis Club of Marion, Virginia Foundation is sponsoring a fund-raising show at the Lincoln Theatre on December 10th at 7:00 pm, The show is "Christmas Along the Crooked Road" and features musicians from Southwest Virginia and North Carolina.

For a number of years, Joe Kalista with Kiwanis Club of Warwick, has had a beautiful Christmas village set up for the enjoyment of the seniors living in his apartment building.  Several Kiwanians have helped in the past but this year the Kiwanians did it for Joe!  Due to physical ailments, Joe moved out of his apartment and into his son's home.  Joe has been unable to attend Kiwanis meetings and events.  Several Kiwanians decided to put the Christmas village together in his honor this year.  Nicole Talton, Vice-President with Virginia Bank Company and member of the Kiwanis Club of City Center allowed the village to be displayed at her bank in Newport News City Center.  Judy Pantelides, with the Kiwanis Clubs of Downtown Hampton and the Young Professional Educators, together with her husband and support from members of Joe's Warwick club, Maggie Keator and Bill Forrest, created the beautiful village there in Joe's honor.  Congratulations Joe!

Dec 9: Poquoson Kiwanis Club Tree Lighting - Everyone Is Invited. With one flip of a magic switch, Poquoson Mayor Gene Hunt will turn on the lights on the city's tree donated by the Kiwanis Club Of Poquoson and dedicated to the memory of the late General George W. Dickerson. The annual community Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in front of the Poquoson City Hall Friday Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. beginning with a welcome by local club president Jim Christol. The middle school will provide a musical program and Santa and elves will arrive by fire truck. Santa's elves, members of Poquoson Middle School Builders' Club, will distribute free candy. General Dickerson was the first president of the Kiwanis Club Of Poquoson and served as city manager of Poquoson for a number of years.

At its November 9 dinner meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Mount Airy celebrated Key Club Week by hosting Key Club members and faculty advisors from its three sponsored Key Clubs at Liberty, Linganore, and South Carroll high schools. High school Key Clubs develop leadership skills, through providing service to their school, children, and the community. All Key Clubs are sponsored continuously by local Kiwanis Clubs, and have both Kiwanis advisors and faculty advisors.

Shown, left to right, are Linganore Key Club's Kiwanis advisors Rick Campitelli and Angie Moore, South Carroll Key Club's Kiwanis advisor Jim Jacobs, Linganore Key Club faculty advisor Jeremy Brown, Key Club lieutenant governor for Western Maryland clubs Stephanie Feinberg, Linganore Key Club freshman class representative Elizabeth Moore, Mt. Airy Kiwanis Club president Paul Clay, South Carroll Key Club co-president Kristen Lee, Liberty Key Club president Shaill Vasavada, Liberty Key Club faculty advisor Patti Regan, and Liberty Key Club's Kiwanis advisor Jeri Simon.

The Kiwanis Club of Seaford are very busy this holiday season. In addition to things like Salvation Army bell ringing, shopping for Santa, and helping with the Christmas Parade, Kiwanis plays a role in the Tree Lighting Ceremony for the City of Seaford. Above is a picture of Santa (Kiwanian Frank Raskauskas) with the Elves. The Elves are part of the Kiwanis family: they are K-Kids from Blades Elementary School. The Christmas parade is on Saturday, December 3rd. The Kiwanis Club of Seaford has been chosen to be the Grand Marshall. This is the first time a group, rather than an individual, will serve as Grand Marshall. To quote C.M. Kohlenberg, who is in charge of the Kiwanais Float "Ken Madden and Vance Kesler, two fine statesman representing the Kiwanis Foundation, will ride in the pick up towing the KIwanis family float. Linn Duryea has indicated there are approximately 8-10 K-Kids interested in riding on the float." Ron Breeding is in charge of the parade line-up. You can imaging what a chore this is, with almost 150 parade entries. Ron and the Kiwanis members have been doing this for over 20 years.

Salem Kiwanis Club Hosts Local Business Appreciation Meeting. Tuesday November 22nd the Salem Kiwanis Club hosted a Local Business Appreciation Meeting to say thank you to all of the local businesses that help to make the Salem Kiwanis Club a success. We were privileged to have 52 local business leaders attend the meeting.

Salem Kiwanis Club collected 594 magazines for the Salem V.A. Hospital. For more than 37 years Salem Kiwanis has collected thousands of magazines, books, videos, audiobooks and childrens' toys. This material is for the hospital's library and its many waiting rooms in support of the patients and visitors. Pictured (L to R): Tom Coffman, Ray Byrd, Bob Smolka, Thayer Walker and Jim Crockett.

The Kiwanis Club of Ocean View Beach, Norfolk, VA enjoyed participating in Norfolk's Grand Illumination Parade "The Sweet Life" on November 19.  Live music sung and played by the elfin engineer had the crowds singing holiday songs as the Candyland Express loaded with cars full of sweets and the ingredients to make them, moved along the parade route.  The Confectioneer and his confection crew mixed a lot of fun into the event. A sweet time was had by all.