Crofton
Club Welcomes Senator, Assists Salvation Army
by
Joe Narcavage
Maryland Legislator Addresses Crofton Club
On January
28, the Kiwanis Club of Crofton was honored
to have as a guest speaker, Senator Thomas
(Mac) Middleton, Chairman of the Senate Finance
Committee of the Maryland General Assembly.
Senator Middleton presented an insider's view
of the budgetary crisis facing the State and
the related critical economic issues. Issues
directly affecting Maryland citizens such as
the pending Federal stimulus package and the
anticipated affect of last year's referendum
on slot machines were discussed. The audience
obtained an insight about the operation of
a legislative committee from an individual
with years of experience with Maryland's financial
affairs. A valuable question and answer period
followed Senator Middleton's presentation.
The club was very fortunate to have such a
knowledgeable leader in the State legislature
as a guest speaker at so critical a time for
the formation of the State's economic policies.
Crofton Club Christmas Project
During
the month of December, the Crofton Kiwanis
Club assisted the Salvation Army with their
annual bell ringing project at the Crofton
Station Shopping Center Giant Food store. Approximately
100 hours of Kiwanis members' volunteer time
and manpower was used in providing the bell
ringers for four weekends at the shopping center.
Despite a downturned economy, local residents
responded generously by placing hundreds of
dollars into the red Salvation Army kettle
just before Christmas. This is an ongoing annual
project for the Crofton Club, and is headed
by member Bruce Jackson.