Date: May 1, 2008
Location: La Marinella
Start: 12.00PM
End: 1:15PM
 
Present: Marilyn Kayer, Reva Stein, Esther Kline, Linda Steier, Sue Ellen Teach, Mickey Glick, Joy Spigel, Judy Nachman, Allison Kimnach, Mandy Berkowitz, Raylyn O’toole, Elayne Littman, Laurie Glick

Proceedings:

• • Total money raised - $7,863  Still waiting for additional checks totalling $390
  • $5,000 will be donated to the Child Abuse Center and $2,500 will be put towards our Endowment Fund.
  • Lessons learned from this event - Better microphone setup and written contract for all of our events
  • Allison Kimnach will be sending a thank you letter to Brett and his team at Fire & Vine
  • Photos are being gathered from the event and will be posted on our website. Stay tuned for details. If you have any photos, please send to either Mandy Berkowitz or Laurie Glick.
  • Overall, the night was a big success and we have all heard many compliments on our efforts on such an enjoyable evening! 
• Election of officers was decided upon for next year.
  • Circle Leader -Mandy Berkowitz
  • VP - Amy Goodove
  • Treasurer - Allison Kimnach
  • Cor. Secretary - Elayne Littman
  • Recording Secretary - Laurie Glick 

Future Business:

• Tour de Cuisine - May 18th from 1-5PM in Lockhaven, Norfolk. Tickets are $60/person
• CHKD Telethon - June 1st    2:30PM - 3:30PM at the hospital. Volunteers are needed. Call 668-7098
• Joint Children’s Health Center and CHKD meeting - June 3rd  6-7PM at the hospital. Marilyn will be attending and if you would like to join her, please let her know.  She will be presenting our donation check at the meeting.
• Run Walk for the Kids - June 14th  6:30-11:30AM  8K run, 2mile & 1mile walk
  • Allison Kimnach, Mandy Berkowitz & Amy Goodove are planning on participating and starting a “Larkspur Meadows” Team. Help support CHKD as well as our circle by joining them for a 1 mile or 2 mile walk. Contact Mandy Berkowitz if you’re interested.
• Possible Children’s Fashion Show/Luncheon
  • Busy Bees - Hilltop - to co-sponsor event
  • Allison Kimnach to chair event
  • Looking at hosting it in early Fall before kids go back to school
  • Looking at other businesses to co-sponsor for show as well. Now Showing??
  • Location not yet determined
  • Busy Bees owners/managers will attend our meeting in June to discuss this event
• June’s meeting (Fashion Show/Luncheon meeting) is on Thursday, June 5th at 12noon at Cobalt Grill in Hilltop
• September’s meeting is on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7PM at Joy Spigel’s residence. 409 Woodcliff Arch Chespeake, VA
• HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

Date: April 2, 2008
Location: Allison Kimnach’s Residence
Start: 7:15PM
End: 8:15PM
 
Present: Marilyn Kayer, Esther Kline, Allison Kimnach, Mandy Berkowitz, Laurie Glick, Sharon Rosenbaum, Amy Goodove, Megan Zuckerman

Proceedings:

• Treasury balance is $3126.39.  Earned 2% interest!
• March meeting minutes were approved
• Election of officers will be done at the May meeting
  • Circle Leader -Mandy Berkowitz
  • VP - Amy Goodove
  • Treasurer - Allison Kimnach
  • Cor. Secretary - Elayne Littman
  • Recording Secretary - Laurie Glick 
• Tiny  Bubbles for Tiny Tots - Weekly Event Fundraiser
  • Canceled on the night of April 1st. Brett feels like he has not received the response he had hoped for. Possibly too long of an event and/or day choice may be factors.
• Fired Up for Kids! - Annual Dinner Fundraiser
  • Location: Fire and Vine ( www.fireandvine.com )at Hilltop
  • Date: Sunday, April 27th 
  • Cost: $50/person which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, antipasto bar and a glass of wine 
  • Menu is as follows:
    • Passed Hors d’oevres : Shrimp cocktail w/sriracha cocktail sauce, Mini crabcakes w/dijon horseradish remoulade, Edwards silver label surry ham rolls w/honey butter, North Carolina BBQ sliders
    • Displayed Hors d’oevres: Lynnhaven oysters on the half shell, Red grapes & cheese board, Chef’s table of grilled vegetables, Caesar salad station
    • Entrees: Rotisserie Carving Station - Slow roasted top sirloin w/raspberry horseradish creme fraiche, Apple cidar brined turkey breast w/apricot reduction
    • Desserts: Vertical driscol strawberries, Grand Marnier white chocolate, Port wine chocolate g’nosch, fresh creme
  • Entertainment: Steve Ambrose of the Original Rhondels and Arthur Murry’s Dance Party USA dancing exhibition
  • M.C. - John Langlois
  • Silent Auction and raffle tickets to be sold
  • Committees are as follows:
    • • Reservations & Seating - Reva
      • Reservations List - Esther
      • Sponsors - Laurie
      • Sponsorhip Ad Book - Laurie
      • Silent Auction - Laurie & Esther
      • Door Check, Raffle, Silent Auction collections - Elayne
  • Allison, Marilyn & Reva will meet with Brett to finalize the night
  • Raffle tickets and sponsorship book will be picked up by Allison
  • TICKET SALES - THREE PAYMENT OPTIONS (Currently we have 70 people attending)
    • Cash or Check payable to CHKD - Mail to Esther Kline - 3945 W. Stratford Road, Virginia Beach, 23455
    • Email - Esther at estherk56@cox.net with ticket quantity. Names will be at will call and payment due on the night of event
    • Online/Credit Cards - Go to  http://www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspur/  and click on Fired Up For Kids!

Future Business:

• May’s meeting is on Thursday, May 1st at 12noon - location to be determined
• Tour de Cuisine - Lockhaven, Norfok - Sunday, May 18th - 1-5PM - Tickets are $60/person
• Run/Walk for the Kids - Saturday, June 14th - - 6:30-11:30AM - Looking at doing a group walk/run for our circle. More information at next month’s meeting

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

Date: March 5, 2008
Location: Fire & Vine
Start: 12:00PM
End: 1:00PM
 
Present: Marilyn Kayer, Reva Stein, Raylyn O’Toole, Esther Kline, Allison Kimnach, Mandy Berkowitz, Linda Steier, Joy Spigel, Mickey Glick, Laurie Glick, Judy Nachman

Proceedings:

Tiny  Bubbles for Tiny Tots - Weekly Event Fundraiser

• Every Tuesday from 6-8PM at Fire & Vine
• $10 for sparkling wine tasting and appetizers
• 5% of evenings sales goes to our circle in Fire & Vine gift certificates

• Fired Up for Kids! - Annual Dinner Fundraiser
  • Location: Fire and Vine ( www.fireandvine.com )at Hilltop
  • Date: Sunday, April 27th 
  • Cost: $50/person which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, antipasto bar and a glass of wine 
  • Menu is as follows:
    • Passed Hors d’oevres : Shrimp cocktail w/sriracha cocktail sauce, Mini crabcakes w/dijon horseradish remoulade, Edwards silver label surry ham rolls w/honey butter, North Carolina BBQ sliders
    • Displayed Hors d’oevres: Lynnhaven oysters on the half shell, Red grapes & cheese board, Chef’s table of grilled vegetables, Caesar salad station
    • Entrees: Rotisserie Carving Station - Slow roasted top sirloin w/raspberry horseradish creme fraiche, Apple cidar brined turkey breast w/apricot reduction
    • Desserts: Vertical driscol strawberries, Grand Marnier white chocolate, Port wine chocolate g’nosch, fresh creme
•   Entertainment: Steve Ambrose of the Original Rhondels and Arthur Murry’s Dance Party USA dancing exhibition
• M.C. - John Langlois
• Silent Auction and raffle tickets to be sold
• Committees are as follows:
  • Reservations & Seating - Reva
  • Reservations List - Esther
  • Sponsors - Judy & Laurie
  • Silent Auction - Laurie & Esther
• Tickets can be sold in person or they can purchase on our website at http://www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspur/  and click on Fired Up For Kids! A small version of the flyer will be used as tickets for the event.
• Nominating Committee - Reva, Judy and Elise have created a slated officers list as follows: Voting will be done at next month’s meeting.
  • Circle Leader -Mandy Berkowitz
  • VP - Amy Goodove
  • Treasurer - Allison Kimnach
  • Cor. Secretary - Elayne Littman
  • Recording Secretary - Laurie Glick 

 Future Business:

• April’s meeting is on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7PM at Allison Kimnach’s residence - 3720 Rockbridge Road, Virginia Beach
• Sell tickets for Fired Up for Kids! dinner. Sell in person or can purchase on our website
• Work on sponsorships and auction items for dinner event. Send sponsorship information and auction items to Laurie Glick
• Attend Tiny Bubbles for Tiny Tots weekly event

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

Date: February 6, 2008
Location: Mickey Held’s Residence Virginia Beach
Start: 7:10PM
End: 8:15PM
 
Present: Laurie Glick, Judy Nachman, Mickey Held, Amy Goodove, Reva Stein, Raylyn O’Toole, Mandy Berkowitz, Elayne Littman, Esther Kline, Allison Kimnach, Elise Berkowitz,  Sue Ellen Teach, Lori Galbraith, Joy Spigel
Proceedings:

• Treasury balance is $1639.37
• New website - http://www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspur/
  • Up and running.
  • Update with Tiny Bubbles for Tiny Tots and Fired Up for Kids dinner info
• Tiny  Bubbles for Tiny Tots - Weekly Event Fundraiser
  • Every Tuesday from 6-8PM at Fire & Vine
  • $10 for sparkling wine tasting and appetizers
  • 5% of evenings sales goes to our circle in Fire & Vine gift certificates
  • As of 2/4/08, we’ve raised $500 in gift certificates
  • Advertised within restaurant, restaurant’s website, CHKD newsletter, Gracious Living and a soon to be released press release
  • Event flier has been sent to all members and can be forwarded to friends, family and/or co-workers to support CHKD every Tuesday night
• Fired Up for Kids! - Annual Dinner Fundraiser
  • Location: Fire and Vine ( www.fireandvine.com )at Hilltop
  • Date: Sunday, April 27th 
  • Cost: $50/person which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, antipasto bar and a glass of wine 
  •  Entertainment: Steve Ambrose of the Original Rhondels
  • Silent Auction and raffle tickets to be sold
  • Committees are as follows:
    • Reservations - Reva
    • Sponsors - Judy & Laurie
    • Silent Auction - Laurie
  • Event flier has been emailed to all members to forward onto possible attendees
  • Tickets can be sold in person or they can purchase on our website at http://www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspur/  and click on Fired Up For Kids!
• Nominating Committee was chosen and includes Reva, Judy and Elise. They will meet before our April Meeting
• Reva Stein was nominated as a candidate for The King’s Daughters Board of Directors
• New members are welcome to our circle. If you have a person in mind, contact Marilyn for a member pack.

 Future Business:

• March’s meeting is on Thursday, March 6th at 12noon at Fire & Vine
• Sell tickets for Fired Up for Kids! dinner. Sell in person or can purchase on our website
• Work on sponsorships and auction items for dinner event. Send sponsorship information to Judy Nachman and auction items to Laurie Glick
• Attend Tiny Bubbles for Tiny Tots weekly event

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

Date: January 10, 2008
Location: Coastal Cooks
Start: 12:00PM
End: 1:00PM
 
Present: Laurie Glick, Marilyn Kayer, Judy Nachman, Reva Stein, Raylyn O’Toole, Mandy Berkowitz, Elayne Littman, Linda Steier, Esther Kline, Allison Kimnach, Stephanie Banks, Elise Berkowitz, Sam Gordon, Meredith Littman, Joy Spigel, Lori Galbraith
 
Proceedings:

• Treasury balance is $1629.37
• KD Connect Meeting - Other circles have raised $3560 with the B-day Club, It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere event raised $17,000 in auctions.
• Megan Zuckerman updated us on the legislative side of things.
  • CHKD has a great relationship with the VA
    Congressional Delegation so if you see your Member around town, make
    sure you introduce yourself as a Circle Member and thank them for
    their support of CHKD.
  •  CHKD got significant earmarks this year from
    Congresswoman Thelma Drake, and they are requesting 20 more beds from
    the State Assembly and might need our help reaching out to our State
    Representatives to voice our support.
  • Nationally, CHKD has been funded more than any other children’s hospital.
• New website - http://www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspur/
  • Mandy Berkowitz, chair of committee, has setup our new website with a blog, calendar and photo pages.
  •  Meeting minutes will be posted monthly
  • Pictures of future events
  • Working on content of our calendar and creating an announcement section
• Annual Fundraiser Dinner
  • Allison Kimnach, chair of committee, has setup our venue to be at Fire and Vine ( www.fireandvine.com )at Hilltop. Restaurant has been nominated for a James Beard award
  • Tentative date is Sunday, April 27th
  • Possible MC - Joe Flanagan
  • Announcement in CHKD circular?
  • Working on details of event. Committees are as follows:
    • Menu - Allison, Reva, Judy, Raelyn
    • Event Name - Mandy
    • Entertainment - Mandy, Reva
    • Sponsorships - Judy
    • Logistics (seating, decor) - Reva
    • Silent Auction - Laurie
    • Event Booklet - Linda
• Additional Event Project - “Tiny Bubbles for Tiny Tots”
  • Held on Tuesdays at Fire & Vine from 6-8PM
  • $10 wine/champagne tasting that includes appetizers
  • Working on details on proceeds from the event for CHKD’s child abuse center
• Future Business:
  • February’s meeting on Wednesday, February 6th at 7PM at Mickey Held’s residence.
  • Work on sponsorships and auction items for dinner event

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick