Date: September 3, 2009
Location: Burton’s Grill
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Present: Mandy Berkowitz, Pat Klein, Judy Nachman, Reva Stein, Raylyn O’Toole, Sue Ellen Teach, Elise Berkowitz, Elayne Littman, Marilyn Kayer, Esther Kline, Sonya Johnson, JoAnne Lindholm, Laurie Glick, and Sandy Mendelson 

Welcome

KD Mission Statement:  The King’s Daughters, founding organization of the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, promotes superior pediatric wellness through dedicated volunteerism in partnership with the Children’s Health System.

Meeting Quote:

                  “Who want a dream that’s near-fetched?”

                  Howard Schultz (1953-    )

                  American Chairman of Starbucks

King’s Daughters Fun Fact:  The 2009 RunWalk for the Kids was a smashing success!  Participation increased 52% from the year before with over 2,600 runners and walkers.  This year over $80,000 was raised.  Thanks to all who participated.

Past Kings Daughter’s Fun Fact:  The King’s Daughters began in 1897 with $602.06 of “voluntary contributions” and a hired nurse, Miss Edith Nason who traveled on foot her first year and still managed to make 1,771 visits!

Adjustment or corrections to the last meeting (May 6^th at Amy Goodove’s)

Motion to accept

Second

Treasurer’s Report

Elayne for Allison – $1,137.40

Dues – $25 send to Elayne Littman

Old Business

The King’s Daughters is always looking for extra hands around the hospital.  If you have time to donate, call the office at 668-7098.  These hours are kept by KD separately from your Circle volunteer hours.

Canisters – Elise has these if interested.

Toiletry donations – bring to next meeting

Goodove Oral Surgery Family Day: June 20^th – “Dunk the Doc” booth – $600 raised.

Additional old business?

Current and New Business

On Going KD projects

In Kind Chair – A chairperson to take care of circle donations (toiletries, bears, toys, etc.) – Judy Nachman

Circle Volunteer Hours Chair – A person to collect volunteer hours every meeting and send to KD – Reva Stein

Projects Committee Report/Marilyn

Memories Cookbook – JoAnne – setup at festival of trees to sell

Grocery Bags – Mandy & Beth – setup at festival of trees to sell – Beth to research pricing (Purple with CHKD logo, less than $2 cost)

KD Office

Is going green: invitiations, e-circular, etc. will be emailed to all members

If you want it sent in mail – contact the KD office

Next Meeting: “October Meeting”: Wednesday September 30^th, 7 pm, Mandy Berkowitz’s (2708 Rex Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456)

Future Meeting/Event Dates:

KD Recognition Meeting: Tuesday Oct 6^th, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm, Ohef Sholom Temple (530 Raleigh, Norfolk, VA 23507)

November – Thursday, November 5^th, 12pm

December – Wednesday, December 2^nd, 7pm

January – Thursday, January 7^th, 12pm

February – Wednesday, February 3^rd, 7pm

March – Thursday, March 4^th, 12pm

April – Wednesday, April 7^th, 7pm

Additional Business

New Project Ideas:

Annual Dinner – Sunday, April 18^th – Rumba’s old location (bought by La Marinella/used for functions only/holds 180 people) – Reva Stein researching.

Moe’s Night

Jim White Event – another topic on Health and Wellness

Hilton Holiday Event – Reva to research

Busy Bees Fashion Show – luncheon at hilltop or Rumba location?  Donation to attend rather than tickets.

Game night?

Meeting Ends