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

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

Annual Circle Check Donation
Larkspur Meadows presented a check for $10,000 – the second highest amount presented in the meeting – nice work everyone!

*At the annual meeting held on the evening of June 2, The King’s Daughters elected their Board of Directors for 2009-2010, which includes four new Board members, as well as re-elected two King’s Daughters to the Children’s Health System Board.

The 2009-2010 King’s Daughters’ Board of Directors:

Maryellen Baldwin President Patriot Circle
Kathryn Callahan Treasurer/ Endowment Circle of Rainbows
Diana Blanchard Gross VP PR (RW Liaison) Circle on the Pointe
Chris Neikirk VP Development Union of Hands
Robyn Maus VP Membership/Circles (HB Chair/Liaison) Circle on the Pointe
Elizabeth Hope Secretary/ Nominations Union of Hands

Buffy Barefoot Membership Downtown Circle
Cathy Britt Legislative/Education Downtown Circle
Betsy Cooper Membership Circle on the Pointe
Pat Hodge Canisters/Thrift Stores Ruth Sergeant
Beth Johnson Endowment/ Governance Horizon Circle
Brie Martinson (HFOT/ TdC Liaison) Atlantic Circle
Kristen Nunnally Membership Union of Hands
Joyce Weddle Education/Legislative Union of Hands

New Nominees

Susan Brown Member at Large Azalea Unity
Patti Ingram Member at Large Circle on the Pointe
Silver Nelson Member at Large Atlantic Circle
Judi Worley Member at Large Maltese Cross

The two King’s Daughters re-elected to the Children’s Health System Board are Sarah Bishop and Elizabeth Weller.

*Above info provided by The King’s Daughter’s website (http://www.kingsdaughters.org/articles/?article=49).

Date: May 6, 2009

Location:  Amy Goodove’s Residence, Virginia Beach

Start: 7:00PM

End: 8:00PM

 Present: Laurie Glick, Mandy Berkowitz, Reva Stein, Sue Ellen Teach, Allison Kimnach, Beth Sinnard, Elise Berkowitz, Judy Nachman, Melissa Sullivan, Emily Nied, Shaye Arluk, Sandy Mendelsohn, Marilyn Kayer, Stacie Caplan, Megan Zuckerman, Amy Goodove, Sarah Breeden

1.  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 will find it easier to do a single, small piece of a large project than to start on the whole job. – Brian Tracy 
   • King’s Daughters Fun Fact:   the King’s Daughters began in 1867 with $602.06 of “voluntary contributions” and hired a nurse, Miss Edith Nason who traveled on foot her first year and still managed to make 1,771 visits!
   • Past Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  Legislative Advocacy
2.  April 2^nd meetings approved 
3. Treasurer’s Report – $11,601.68
   • Dues are due for next year’s membership. Please send a check to Allison Kimnach for $25 ($20 donated to CHKD and $5 goes into our circle account) Mail to 3720 Rockbridge Road, Virginia Beach 23455
4.  Old business
   • Wine and Dine Wrap up
     1. Final Tally: Brought in $12,031/Profit $8,671
     2. Thank you notes – Contact Mandy if you need some sent to you.
     3. Donation in Burtons Grill name – We’ll present at the KD connect meeting next month.
     4. The event was a huge success! Silent auction and raffle tickets brought us in extra donations for the evening. Burton’s wait staff was very accommodating and the generosity of Burton’s with the gift certificates that we raffled off. Rodney Strong was very generous with the wine as well.
     5. Season Roberts from KD’s home office joined us for the evening with her husband and sent Mandy a very nice thank you letter!
     6. Next year’s dinner, we need to consider positioning the sound system a little bit better and will try a different restaurant possibly. 
   • Jim White Fit for Life: 
     1. Raised over $1200! 
     2. Read letter from VBPL
     3. This event was turn key in that Jim talked for free and the space was donated by the Central Library. 
   • Due to major budget cuts, The King’s Daughters is in need of  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 – If interested, contact Elise Berkowitz. She’s already collected and sent a check for $72.01.
   • Toiletry donations – as you are traveling this summer or hitting Target or Wal-Mart, think about picking up little travel size toiletries.  We can donate these to the hospital to be given to adult guests who are there staying with their children and don’t get the opportunity to clean up at home.
5. Projects Committee Report
   • CHKD Thrift store Drive- We had a truck load (literally!) of goods to go to the CHKD Thrift Store in Larkspur Meadows Circle’s name.  Sarah Breeden brought her empty SUV to the meeting we filled it up!  She will be accepting donation bags until Sunday May 17^th.  Please leave them at her garage door with a note as to how many bags you donated if you are interested in receiving a donation receipt.  You can email Sarah at sjbreeden@me.com or call her at 215-5681 if you have any questions.
   • Memories Cookbook- time to get cooking on this project!  Please type on an email your recipes and email to JoAnne Lindholm jalindholm@wgnttv.com.  Feel free to add why this recipe means so much to you, who it reminds you of, or who gave it to you.  We aren’t sure if all “stories” will make the book or if the publisher can handle extra content, but it might be nice to have some of this additional “flavor”. We would like to have this put together before the holidays so we can sell them at the Holly Ball and other holiday events!
   • Re-usable Grocery Bags- Mandy and Beth working on this. Planning on printing “Go Green for the Kids” with the KD logo. They’ll be large bags and will try to sell for $3/piece.We will sell at other KD events throughout the year!
   • Goodove Oral Surgery Family Day: June 20^th.
     1. This event is for Dr. Goodove’s staff and doctors that he works with. A “Dunk the Doc” booth will be setup and donations will be taken. He will then match the amount that he raises and donated to CHKD. Volunteers from our circle are needed to help with event. Contact Amy Goodove if you’re interested.
6. Run/Walk:  June 13^th. 
   • Sign up at www.runwalkforthekids.org and be sure to choose our teams name.
   • Prices go up 5.15.09
   • Jim White is also printing up team shirts for this event. Shirts are $5 or $6/each.
   • If you are signing up for the 8K, they ask that you be a runner rather than a walker. If you rather walk, sign up for the other races instead.
   • If you don’t want to walk or run, donations are always accepted!!!! 
7. Tour de Cuisine:  May 31^st, Talbot Park, Norfolk
   • Sue Ellen to organize shifts for this event. Please contact her if you’re interested in volunteering. seteach@msn.com
   • Here is the current volunteer schedule:
     • 12:30p-3:00PM – Elise, Sandy, Beth, Sue Ellen
     • 2:30P-5:00PM – Mandy, Sarah, JoAnne
8.   KD Name Badges for Sale –
   • King’s Daughters name badges are now available for order through May 31st.  Each name badge has magnetic closure and can be personalized with a name, circle name or both.  All name badges will have The King’s Daughters’ official logo, your Circle name and your full name.  Badges are $10 each and can be ordered online at http://www.kingsdaughters.org/downtowncircle/.  Circles are encouraged to order badges to wear at King’s Daughters events such as Circle projects, Annual Recognition Meeting and other KD Connect meetings, Major Projects, Circle meetings, etc.  This fundraiser is brought to you by the Downtown Circle.  Questions can be directed to Buffy Barefoot at 624-2989 or buffy.barefoot@bankofamerica.com.  Also, attached is an order form you can bring to your next Circle meeting to discuss ordering them for your Circle members. Deadline for orders – May 31, 2009
9.   KD Office is going green:  invitations, e-circular are being emailed rather than mailed
10. Future Meeting/Event Dates:
11. Moe’s Night! Tuesday May 19^th 5-8P Moe’s at The Market Place at Hilltop
    • You gotta eat so do it for a good cause!  There is no obligation to stay the entire 3 hour period. During this event, 15% of the sales will be donated to LM Circle.  Open to the public, no RSVP needed. Please send info to all your friends, family and co-workers!
    • May 31^st:  Tour de Cuisine
    • ****Tuesday June 2^nd, Joint KD/CHS meeting…this is where we’ll give our annual donation to KD…please try to attend this meeing. ****
    • -Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting:  Moved to a dinner after the
    • June 2^nd KD meeting
    • - June 13^th:  RunWalk
    • Hospital Tour/Social:  TBD
    • September Meeting – TBD

The 6th annual gourmet dinner, hosted by the Larkpsur Meadows Circle of The King’s Daughters was a success! With over 100 guests in attendance, everyone enjoyed the wine, the food, the company, and most importantly the cause.  We raised over $8,000 to be donated to CHKD. View the photos of the event.

Date: April 2, 2009

Location:  Burtons Grill

Start: 12:15PM

End: 1:15PM

Present: Laurie Glick, Mandy Berkowitz, Sarah Breeden, JoAnne Lindholm, Allison Kimnach, Sue Ellen Teach, Sandy Mendelson, Judy Nachman, Pat Klein, Raylyn O’Toole, Reva Stein, Beth Sinnard, Elise Berkowitz

1. Welcome
   1. 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.

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   1. Meeting Quote: 

Certainly what one is, is of far greater importance than what one appears to be.

Emily Post (1872–1960), American writer and etiquette expert

c.        Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  Legislative Advocacy

The welfare of children is a top priority at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. We take pride in being advocates for children and encourage others to participate in children’s advocacy, too. We know that health care research, education programs and local, state and federal policies and laws make a difference in children’s lives. And we understand that promoting a positive and healthy environment for our children will help create a better future for all.

There are many ways you can help children and support the mission of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters including participating in grassroots initiatives, volunteering, letter-writing or just exercising your right to vote. This section provides education about advocacy and avenues of participation for you to help make a difference in the lives of many children.

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   1. Past King’s Daughters Fun Fact:  Over 12,437 surgeries were performed at CHKD  in 2008 (almost 4% over the year before)

1. March 3rd minutes approved

1. Treasurer’s Report- $2017.68 – this does not reflect the money from the Jim White event

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   1. Dues are due for next year’s membership. Please send a check to Allison Kimnach for $25 ($20 donated to CHKD and $5 goes into our circle account) Mail to 3720 Rockbridge Road, Virginia Beach 23455

1. Old business
   1. Jim White Fit for Life:  Raised over $1200!  Donating children’s fitness and nutrition books to library. He is interested in doing another event in the future.
   2. Run/Walk:  June 13^th.  Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

                                                              i.      Amy Goodove to start LMC team. Please contact her if you want to participate in this event.

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   1. Tour de Cuisine:  May 31^st, Talbot Park, Norfolk.  Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

                                                              i.      If you’re interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Sue Ellen Teach

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   1. 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.
   2. Canisters – If interested, please contact Elise Berkowitz.

1. Current business
   1. Projects Committee Report

                                                               i.      Annual Dinner – Burtons Grill on Sunday, April 26^th

1.      Sysco is donating rib eye for this event. Menu will include a glass of wine(red or white), salad, bread,  passed appetizers, rib eye, fish or vegetable lasagna as an entrée, dessert, coffee, soda and or tea.

2.      Tickets are $50/person

3.      Ability to sell over 150 tickets for this event

4.      Silent auction – If you have a silent auction item, please notify JoAnne Lindholm. She sent out and email with last year’s list of items as reference. Deadline is April 13^th!

5.      Sponsors – If you or someone you know wants to be a sponsor, please notify and send checks to Laurie Glick. 1837 Kensal Green Drive Virginia Beach 23456. Please send over ad info also! Deadline is April 13^th!

                  $1000 sponsor – Full page & 4 tickets

                  $500 sponsor – ½ page & 2 tickets

                  $250 sponsor – ¼ page & 2 tickets

                                                            ii.      Grocery Bags- Possible ongoing fundraiser where we sell

re-usable CHKD logo bags. Possibly insulated. Beth Sinnard to look into pricing.

                                                          iii.      Memories Cookbook – JoAnne still only has 1 recipe! Let’s work on this after our Annual Dinner!

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   1. KD Office

                                                              i.      Is going green!  Invitations will be sent to circle leaders only and the circular will be an  e-circular. If you do not have email, it will still be sent through the mail.

                                                            ii.      CHKD Thrift Store Drive May 15, 16 and 18

1.      Start spring cleaning and donate your new or used items during this drive.

2.      Sarah Breeden will be collecting your donated items for our circle. Please contact her for dropoff.

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   1. NEXT EVENT:  LMC Annual Dinner, 5:30P Burtons Grille

Next Meeting:  Wednesday May 6^th, 7PM meeting Amy Goodove’s – Bring your donations for the CHKD Thrift Store Drive to this meeting!

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   1. Future Meeting/Event Dates:

****Tuesday June 2^nd, Joint KD/CHS meeting…this is where we’ll give our annual donation to KD…please try to attend this meeting. ****

Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting:  Moved to a dinner after the

June 2^nd KD meeting

Hospital Tour/Social:  TBD after Annual Dinner

May 31^st:  Tour de Cuisine

June 13^th:  RunWalk

Date: March 4, 2009

Location:  Burtons Grill

Start: 7:25PM

End: 8:25PM

Present: Laurie Glick, Mandy Berkowitz, Elayne Littman, Sharon Rosenbaum, Sarah Breeden, JoAnne Lindholm, Amy Goodove, Allison Kimnach, Sue Ellen Teach, Abby Friedman

1. Welcome
   1. 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.
   2. Meeting Quote: 

                                                              i.      Well done is better than well said.  – Benjamin Franklin

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   1. CHKD/King’s Daughters Fun Fact:  Over 12,437 surgeries were performed at CHKD  in 2008 (almost 4% over the year before)
   2. Past Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  Last fiscal year (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008) King’s Daughters Circle projects raised approximately $290,000.00 from over 60 Circle Project Fundraisers and canister donations.  WAY TO GO!!!
2. February 5^th meeting minutes approved
3. Treasurer’s Report- $2,017.68
4. Old business
   1. Run/Walk:  June 13^th.  Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

                                                              i.      Amy Goodove is putting together walkers/runners from our circle for this event. T-shirts will be made for participants.

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   1. Tour de Cuisine:  May 31^st, Talbot Park, Norfolk.  Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

                                                              i.      Sue Ellen Teach is in charge of any volunteers from our circle for this event and JoAnne Lindholm  is getting together a group together to attend this event.

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   1. 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.
   2. Canisters – Elise Berkowitz still has canisters available if you’re interested!
2. Current business
   1. Projects Committee Report

                                                              i.      Annual Dinner: Location will be at Burtons Grill on Sunday, April 26^th

1.      Sysco is donating rib eye for this event. Menu will include a glass of wine(red or white), salad, bread,  passed appetizers, rib eye, fish or vegetable lasagna as an entrée, dessert, coffee, soda and or tea.

2.      Tickets are $50/person

3.      Silent auction and raffle

4.      Ability to sell over 150 tickets for this event

5.      This event committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 12^th to go over more details

6.      PLEASE start brainstorming possible sponsors, silent auction donations and attendees for this event. It’s only 7 weeks away!!!

                                                            ii.      Jim White Fit For Life Presentation – Wednesday, March 18^th  at 6:30PM – Central Library Auditorium

1.      As of 3/4/09 we have sold 50 tickets. Please share this event with friends, family and/or co-workers! Tickets can be purchased online on our website or at the event

2.      Tickets are only $10 and there will be lots of fun stuff being raffled and given away. Plus great health/wellness information!

                                                          iii.      Memories Cookbook

1.      Still in the collection process. We currently have 2 recipes!  

2.      Our goal is to have 5 recipes from each member. Please email your recipes to JoAnne Lindholm at jalindholm@wgnttv.com

                                                           iv.      Motorcycle Rally with BMWMCHR

1.      This project is currently on hold. BMWMCHR has chosen another charity to work with on their event. They chose the Autism Society and Linkhorn Academy.

2.      Still seeking another motorcycle group to co-produce this event. We plan to have the event sometime in October

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   1. NEXT EVENT:  Fit for Life Presentation, Wednesday March 18^th, 6P at the Central Library
   2. Next Meeting:  Wednesday April 2^nd, noon meeting, location Burtons
   3. Future Meeting/Event Dates:

Wednesday March 18^th, 6PM Jim White Fit For Life

Sunday, April 26^th – Annual Dinner at Burtons Grill

Wednesday May 6^th, 7PM meeting at Amy Goodove’s residence

****Tuesday June 2^nd, Joint KD/CHS meeting…this is where we’ll give our annual donation to KD…please try to attend this meeting. ****

Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting:  Moved to a dinner after the

June 2^nd KD meeting

Hospital Tour/Social:  TBD after Annual Dinner

May 31^st:  Tour de Cuisine

June 13^th:  RunWalk

Date: February 5, 2009

Location:  Burtons Grill

Start: 12:05PM

End: 1:10PM

Present:  Mandy Berkowitz, Laurie Glick, Elise Berkowitz, Esther Kline, Sarah Breeden, JoAnne Lindholm, Raylyn O’Toole, Marilyn Kayer, Sue Ellen Teach, Shaye Arluk, Reva Stein

1. Welcome
   1. 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.

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   1. Meeting Quote:  Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but for greatness. Because greatness is determined by service.
      – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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   1. King’s Daughters Fun Fact: last fiscal year (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008) King’s Daughters Circle projects raised approximately $290,000.00 from over 60 Circle Project Fundraisers and canister donations.  WAY TO GO!!!

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   1. Past Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  The 1^st King’s Daughter Circle was organized in Norfolk, in 1886 by Mrs. Eliza O. Scott and that Circle, Circle of Service, remains active today.

1. Last meeting minutes approved (December 4, 2008 @ Sterling’s)
2. Treasurer’s Report – $2017.68

1. Old business
   1. Run/Walk:  June 13^th.  Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

A team of runners/walkers from our circle. will eventually be formed for this event.

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   1. Tour de Cuisine:  May 31^st, Talbot Park, Norfolk.  5 houses involved in event. Committee has formed.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org. For our circle, Sue Ellen Teach will be in charge of volunteers who want to participate in this event.
   2. 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.
   3. KD Connect Meeting Recap – Due to government cuts, the hospital is in need of more volunteers to make up for the loss. Last year, CHKD had a 2.5 million dollar loss.  
   4. Unique fundraising idea – Local law firm created a fundraising project in which employees could give a donation to CHKD to wear jeans one day that week. There’s always a way to raise money!

1. New business
   1. Projects Committee Report-Marilyn

                                          i.    Annual Dinner-JoAnne

Location of annual dinner is still up in the air. Rumba did not fit our needs as well as the Cavalier. Still looking for other options. Reva is currently talking to a caterer who would assist us in an annual dinner and also the Lesner Inn.

Discussed Sonoma in Towne Center as a possible location but would be better as a wine tasting event rather than a dinner.

Annual dinner would be sometime at the end of April.

                                        ii.    Jim White Fit For Life Presentation-Mandy

Wednesday, March 18^th  from 6PM-8:30PM at the Central Library. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.kingsdaughters.org/larkspurmeadowscircle or if you would like paper tickets, contact Mandy. Our goal is to sell 255 tickets. In addition to information on health and fitness, tables will be setup for future CHKD events like the Run/Walk as well as our possible Motorcycle Rally

                                       iii.    Memories Cookbook-JoAnne

Currently, we have 1 recipe! PLEASE send in your recipes for this project to JoAnne at jalindholm@wgnttv.com

                                       iv.    Motorcycle Rally with BMWMCHR-Mandy/Marilyn

Waiting on BMW’s decision to co-host this event with us. They’re looking at other charities. If we are chosen, we would assist in promoting the rally as well as man tables during the event for their “poker” ride, 50/50 raffle, and possible silent auction. Looking at the first weekend of October for this event.

                                        v.    Other event ideas – Casino Night/Bunko/Mahjong

                                       vi.    CHKD canisters – Elise Berkowitz has our supply of these. If you’re interested, please contact her. You can fill them up with your loose change or place them at a local salon, restaurant or store.  

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   1. Next Meeting:  Wednesday March 4^th, 7PM meeting  - location TBD
   2. Future Meeting/Event Dates:

Wednesday March 18^th, 6PM Jim White Fit For Life

Thursday April 2^nd, noon meeting

Wednesday May 6^th, 7PM meeting

****Tuesday June 2^nd, Joint KD/CHS meeting…this is where we’ll give our annual donation to KD…please try to attend this meeing. ****

Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting

Hospital Tour/Social:  TBD after Annual Dinner

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Get “Fit For Life” with Jim White!

March 18, 2009

6-830P,Virginia Beach Central Library

In partnership with the Larkspur Meadows Circle of The Kings Daughters, Jim will cover such topics such as:

· Establish Your Food Vices

· Learn How to Order Out Healthfully

· Recognize the Latest Grocery Store Trends

· Discuss the Latest Debated Topics on Trans Fats, Sugar Sweeteners, Fad Diets, Etc.

· How to Build a Home Gym for Under $100

· Discuss the Pros & Cons of Effective Cardiovascular Training

· Awareness of the Proper Serving & Portion Sizes of Common Foods

· How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off the “Jim White” way!

· And Much More!!!

Purchase tickets online click here.

Date: December 4, 2008

Location:  Sterling’s, Chesapeake

Start: 12:30PM

End: 1:30PM

Present: Allison Kinmach, Elise Berkowitz, Marilyn Kayer, Judy Nachman, Raylyn O’Toole, Joy Spigel, Reva Stein, JoAnne Lindholm, Sue Ellen Teach, Sandy Mendelson

·         WELCOME

o       Everyone introduced themselves and told their favorite or most recent vacation spot

o       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.

o       Meeting Quote:  “Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.” ~Chinese proverb

o       Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  The 1^st King’s Daughter Circle was organized in Norfolk, in 1886 by Mrs. Eliza O. Scott and that Circle, Circle of Service, remains active today.

o       Past fun fact:  There are 2 circles that are over 120 years old:  Wayside Circle and Circle of Service. 

o       Last month’s minutes approved

o         Treasurer’s Report- $2,027.68

·         OLD BUSINESS

o       Fantasy Shopping Night

§         Thank you to all who worked and/or shopped:  Sharon Goldner, Sam Gordon, Stephanie Banks, Elise Berkowitz, Christy Marscheider, Marilyn Kayer, Mandy Berkowitz, JoAnne Lindholm, Elayne Littman, Amy Goodove, and Allison Kimnach

o       Holly Festival of Trees Luncheon:  Marilyn Kayer, Elise Berkowitz, Mandy Berkowitz, Suzy Feldman, and JoAnne Lindholm attended

§         Wonderful luncheon and fashion show.  Should all try to go next year. 

o       Run/Walk Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

o         Tour de Cuisine Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org

·         NEW BUSINESS

o        Legislative letters: Please see the email from Season Roberts from the King’s Daughters office about Medicaid payments. If you ar in agreement with them, please put your Senator/Delegate’s name in the greeting and your name at the bottom. Be sure to print some out with our spouse’s/neighbors name and aske they to send if they agree as well.

o        Volunteer Chair: Christie Marceider

§         If you aren’t at a meeting, be sure to email your previous month’s hours to crizdee@verizon.net

o        Projects Committee Report-Marilyn

§         Annual Dinner-JoAnne

§         Jim White Fit N 30 Presentation-Mandy

·         Going to send out an email in January for the committee to meet at the library and see the space, talk to library about audio/video needs, see if they have any tables we can use for any exhibitors that Jim wants to have there and if we can have some very small food items. 

§         Memories Cookbook-JoAnne

·         If you have recipes, email them to jalindholm@wgnttv.com

·         Looking into having it printed

·         Motorcycle Rally? Looking into this

·         Next Meeting:  Wednesday, January 7^th at 7PM

o        Ocean’s party room – Stacie Caplan to check on this

o        Bring an item for the Palliative Care Program at CHKD?

§         As the Palliative Care Program continues its work to make the last days and hours of a child’s life comfortable, we ask for your help in this effort. We are still in need of several of the new comfort items to make our palliative care cart complete. Items needed are:

            Snacks (cookies, crackers, chips), CD player/Radio, Tea bags and hot chocolate, Puzzle books, reading material, Throws for parents, Aromatherapy, Neck pillows, Soft pillows, Travel size lotions, DVD’s, CD’s for music/relaxation

·         Future Meeting Dates:

o        Wednesday January 7^th, 7PM meeting

o        Thursday February 5^th, noon meeting

o        Wednesday March 4^th, 7PM meeting

o        Thursday April 2^nd, noon meeting

o        Wednesday May 6^th, 7PM meeting

o        Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting