Thursday September 30, 2009
Larkspur Meadows/CHKD Agenda
Location: Mandy Berkowitz
Time 7:00PM

Present: Mandy Berkowitz, Sue Ellen Teach, Sarah Breeden, Beth Sinnard, Esther Kline, JoAnne Lindholm, Laurie Glick, Sonya Johnson, Marilyn Kayer, Elaine Littman, Megan Zuckerman, Amy Goodove, Jan Konikoff

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 Children’s Health System.

Meeting Quote:
“You only have what you give. It’s by spending yourself that you become rich.”

Isabel Allende (1942 – )
Chilean-American novelist

King’s Daughters Fun Fact: The 08-09 canister proceeds were $226,000.00!

Past King’s Daughters Fun Fact: The 2009 RunWalk for the Kids was a smashing success! Participation increased 52% from the year before with over 2600 runners and walkers. This year over $80,000 was raised. Thanks to all who participated.

Any adjustment or corrections to the last meeting (Sept 3 at Burton’s)
Motion to accept minutes
Second

Treasurer’s Report

Elayne for Allison – TBD
Dues – Please send your dues for our ‘10 season to Elayne or bring them to the next meeting.  Checks should be made out to CHKD.

KD Board Liason: Diana Blanchard Gross

KD is always looking for committee members – contact Diana or Mandy for details on how to get involved.

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 office separately from your Circle volunteer hours. 

Canisters - wonderful source of income for CHKD – 08-09 canister proceeds were $226,000!
Toiletry donations…gave them to Judy, but feel free to bring her more.
Goodove Oral Surgery Family Day: June 20th, 2009 – $640 raised – lots of dunking for Scott – BIG thank you to the entire Goodove family!
Additional Old Business

Current and New Business
On Going KD Projects

In Kind Chair-Judy
Bring items to Judy to bring to the KD office
We have been collecting toiletries, but other items are accepted:

Childrens toys

Batteries

Books

Magazines

Crayons

Markers (not permanent)

Playing Cards

Coloring books
Circle Volunteer Hours Chair-Reva
If you are not present at the meeting, please email your hours to Reva revaks@cox.net

Highlights from Leaders and Treasurers Meeting
Endowment:  KD is currently at $735,000 – well on our way of reaching our goal of $1 million!  With one year left to go – we are on track to not only reach, but surpass our goal.  The LMC endowment goal has already been met – we now have the opportunity to delegate where in the hospital the excess funds that we provide go.  If there are any special requests of funds delegation – please contact Mandy.

KidStuff Magazine:  All circle members should be receiving this publication.  In the event that we would like to advertise our events and projects – we have the opportunity to have them listed in each issue – our circle just needs  to provide the event/project information 3/4 weeks prior to production.

Advocacy/Legislative Issues – Megan will be our point person.  Please take the time to read, complete and forward any emails you receive from her.  Average time spent: 30 secs!  This will also us to have our voices heard.

Projects Committee Report-Marilyn
Memories Cookbook-JoAnne – Please email 2 recipes (with memories if possible!!) to JoAnne prior to the next meeting scheduled for Thurs, Nov 5th (otherwise – please bring hard copies of your 2 recipes to the meeting and JoAnne will transpose).  Soft cover book (quantity of 150) has been chosen with a projected price point of $10 each ($7.60 profit margin!!).

Grocery Bags-Mandy, Marilyn and Beth – Bag and artwork has been selected.  Thank you Sue Ellen for the generous personal contribution to cover the cost of the totes and an additional  thank you to Marilyn for the generous personal contribution to cover the shipping expenses of this project! 

Ladies lunch

Speaker

Kids Fashion Show

Dinner – Co-Chairs JoAnne and Sarah will be hanlding the dinner again this year – considering last years success – we are ecstatic that they have agreed to take on the project.  Reva will handle seating and Marilyn will be working on location, location, location…..

Parents Night Out – Sonya is continuing to research an opportunity with Kempsville Meadows.  January “Winter Blitz” time frame (5:30/6 – 9:30/10 - Friday evening) with goal of 30-50 kids at $20-$30 a piece.  Rental of the school cafeteria is $12.50/hr plus $9/hr custodial staff.  6-8 adults (CPR certified?) would be needed.  While some activities for the children will be available – LMC volunteers would need to plan for additional to keep the children fed and busy!  Parental Consent and Emergancy Contact forms may be available at KD office.

KD Office
Holly Festival of Trees – Please let Mandy know if you are planning to attend – possibilty of LMC purchasing one (or two!) tables.

Next Meeting: KD Recognition Meeting: Tuesday October 6th 2009 5:30-7P, Ohef Sholom Temple 530 Raleigh, Norfolk, VA 23507

Future Meeting/Event Dates:
November, Thursday November 5th 12P – (Burton’s?)
December, Wednesday December 2nd 7p: JoAnne’s House

January, Thursday January 7th 12P – (Burton’s)
February, Wednesday February 3rd 7p: Megan’s House
March, Thursday March 4th 12p – (Burton’s)
April, Wednesday April 7th 7p – (Location?)

Additional business
Meeting Ends