Date: November 5, 2008

Location:  JoAnne Lindholm’s residence, Virginia Beach

Start: 7:00PM

End: 8:25PM

Present: Laurie Glick, Raylyn O’Toole, Mandy Berkowitz, Marilyn Kayer, Judy Nachman, Reva Stein, JoAnne Lindholm, Sue Ellen Teach, Elise Berkowitz, Allison Kimnach, Christie Marcheider , Stacie Caplan, Jan Konikoff

PROCEEDINGS:

 Welcome

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  • Introductions and favorite movie
  • Membership cards were passed out
  • 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.
  • Inspiration book being put together:  Collection of our note cards of what we hope to put in or get out of participating with CHKD and KD
  • Meeting Quote:  “Work is love made visible.“ 
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      • Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931)  Lebanese poet and philosopher
  • Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  There are 2 circles that are over 120 years old:  Wayside Circle and Circle of Service. 
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      • Past fun fact:  Buffy Barefoot is our KD Board Liaison
  • Last meeting’s minutes approved (Oct 2^nd at Cobalt Grille)
  • Treasurer’s Report – $2027.68 ($500 check deducted)

•  Old business
• • Scarecrow project:  Saturday October 11^that 10:30A at the Independence McDonald Garden Center
    • Mandy Berkowitz, Christie Marscheider and family, Amy Goodove and her son Drew, Esther Klein/daughter in law and grandsons attended
    • Last year, this event raised $12,000!
    • Photos are up on the blog
• Just a reminder, our circle blog:  www.larkspurmeadowscircle.wordpress.com
• Tom and Beth Duke Fund for Patient Care Endowment
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    • Beth Duke has been the Sr. Vice President of Community Relations and is known for building many bridges in the community for CHKD fundraising efforts
    • She retired after 43 years and The Kings Daughters are starting an endowment fund in her honor.
    • Presented the endowment fund at the Annual Recognition Banquet
    • Our Circle gave $500 to this endowment
• Run/Walk Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org. You can contact home office or Mandy. Event is in June 2009.
• Tour de Cuisine Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org. You can contact home office or Mandy.
• We are now Officially Kings Daughters, not Norfolk City Union of The Kings Daughters…obviously have circles and doctors outside of Norfolk

   

  • New business
  • Annual Recognition Meeting was on October 7, 2008
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      • Mandy has the annual report if anyone is interested
      • Upcoming Year’s Theme:  Year of the Circles
      • Thalia Circle has retired
      • Endowment fund is at $425,000 to date
      • Volunteered 40,375 hours this past year
      • Thrift store raised over $2.5 million for CHKD…think of them when you do spring cleaning
      • Reva Stein has volunteered over 800 hours!
      • Really nice event and we should try to have a table next year
  • Projects Committee Report-Marilyn (Project Chair)    

  • Annual Dinner is being worked on by Marilyn, Esther, Christie, Raylyn, Judy, Reva and JoAnne
  • Jim White Fit N 30 Presentation – Mandy is currently working on this.
    • Date is Wednesday, March 18^th from 6-9PM
    • Location – VB Central Library
    • Jim White be presenting and will have sponsor items used for chance tickets, personal trainers and personal chef for questions.
    • 250 room capacity at $10/ticket plus chance ticket sales
  • Memories Cookbook- JoAnne is currently working in on this
    • Collection of recipes that are memorable to our circle members. Personal recipes or ones that have been passed down through the generations
    • Possibility of creating further cookbook volumes in the future for sale
    • JoAnne is collecting recipes now. Bring them to next month’s meeting or email them to jalindholm@wgnttv.com
  • Spa Day – Sharon Goldner to share at next month’s meeting
  • Moe’s night – Allison is currently working on this
    • Tuesday night – a percentage of sales on our specific Tuesday night will be donated to our circle. Easy charitable social event. Date to be announced.
  • Other possible events – Shopping trip to DC or Richmond

   

• Fantasy Shopping Night
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    • Sunday, November 23^rd
    • Info can be found at https://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/?event=98
    • Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. $50 for VIP tickets
• Holly Ball/Festival of Trees
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    • Info can be found at http://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/
    • Planning on getting a group of us to attend and reserve a table
• Next Meeting:  December 4^th:  Noon – location TBA
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    • Please bring a recipe for our Memories Cookbook
• January’s Meeting may be a social meeting at the Ocean’s – details to be announced.
• Future Meeting Dates – Mark your calendars!
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    • Wednesday January 7^th, 7PM meeting
    • Thursday February 5^th, noon meeting
    • Wednesday March 4^th, 7PM meeting
    • Thursday April 2^nd, noon meeting
    • Wednesday May 6^th, 7PM meeting
    • Thursday June 4^th, noon meeting

Date: October 2, 2008

Location:  Cobalt Grille, Virginia Beach

Start: 12:00PM

End: 12:45PM

Present: Laurie Glick, Raylyn O’Toole, Mandy Berkowitz, Esther Kline, Marilyn Kayer, Elayne Littman, Sharon Rosenbaum, Judy Nachman, Stephanie Banks, Sam Gordon, Sharon Goldner, Reva Stein, JoAnne Lindholm, Sue Ellen Teach

PROCEEDINGS:

• Meeting Quote: 
  “Someone’s got to go out there and love people.”  Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) Humanitarian, member of the British royal family
• Kings Daughters Fun Fact:  Our Circle Liason is Buffy Barefoot is our KD Board Liason
  • KD Mission Statement:  The King’s Daughters, founding organization of the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, promotes superior pediatric wellness thorugh dedicated volunteerism in partnership with Children’s Health System.
  • Inspiration book:  what you hope to put in or get out of participating with CHKD and KD
• September minutes approved
• Treasurer’s balance – $2502.59
  • New and existing members who have not paid dues, please send payment to Allison Kimnach – $25 payable to CHKD Larkspur Meadows

OLD BUSINESS:

• Fire & Vine Gourmet Dinner Re-cap: 
  • Our annual gourmet extravaganza was a huge success! The 2008 event was held at Fire and Vine in Hilltop and the evening opened with the musical talents of Steve Ambrose of the Original Rhondels and John Langlois MCed the evening’s events.  The silent auction was wildly popular with over 40 items to bid on. The gourmet spread included a brick oven grilled meat station, a mash potato martini bar and the well appointed chef’s table including oysters. Everyone left with a gift certificate to Fire and Vine to return for more great eats.
  • Funds raised at last year’s dinner/annually.     
    • $5000 to Child Abuse Program
    • $2500 to Kings Daughters Endowment Program
• Let’s Make A Scarecrow:  Saturday October 11^th at 10:30A at the Independence Mc Donald Garden 
  • https://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/?event=119  for more info
  • Mandy Berkowitz’s company The Image Marketing Group has signed up for the event. Christie Marscheider and family and JoAnne Lindholm are joining her. Any other members are welcome to come.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Tom and Beth Duke Fund for Patient Care Endowment
  • Beth Duke has been the Sr. Vice President of Community Relations and is known for building many bridges in the community for CHKD fundraising efforts
    • She is retiring after 43 years and The Kings Daughters are starting an endowment fund in her honor.
    • Presenting the endowment fund at the Annual Recognition  Banquet on October 7th
    • Our circle voted on donating $500 to this endowment fund
• Project’s Chair commitee was formed
  • Marilyn Kayer to chair
  • Stephanie Banks, Sam Gordon, JoAnne Lindholm and Sharon Goldner are commitee heads
  • Possible project – Jim White to donate time for a nutritional/exercise talk and we would sell tickets as a fundraiser
• Run/Walk Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org
• Tour de Cuisine Committee forming.  If you’d like to join this committee you can find more information at kingsdaughters.org
• We are officially Kings Daughters, not Norfolk City Union of The Kings Daughters
• Allison Kimnach and I attended the Circle Leaders and Treasurer’s orientation on Sept 16^th
  • Door prize was courtesy of of our circle: Fire and Vine G.C.
•  Partners for Kids brochures and membership directories were handed out

 Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

Date: September 3, 2008
Location: Elise Berkowitz Residence – Virginia Beach
Start: 7:25PM
End: 8:08PM
 
Present: Laurie Glick, Mandy Berkowitz, Allison Kimnach, Reva Stein, Sue Ellen Teach, Judy Nachman, Elise Berkowitz, Sarah Breeden, Lori Galbraith, JoAnne Lindholm, Jan Konikoff, Ann Konikoff

PROCEEDINGS:

• Treasury balance is $2502.59 
• May meeting minutes were approved
• Introduction of new officers
  • Circle Leader -Mandy Berkowitz
  • VP – Amy Goodove
  • Treasurer – Allison Kimnach
  • Cor. Secretary – Elayne Littman
  • Recording Secretary – Laurie Glick 
• Fire & Vine Event Re-cap
  • $5,000 was donated to the child abuse center and $2,500 towards our endowment fund
• Children’s Health Center and CHKD meeting on June 3rd
  • Marilyn, Mandy and Allison attended
  • The Child Abuse Center has reached it’s $10 million endowment
  • CHKD has added 20 new beds bringing the total occupancy to 212 beds
  • Our circle is one of the top three donators of the Child Abuse Center and has been due to the involvement of our late member Phyllis Gilbert
  • CHKD is also a tobacco free facilty

FUTURE BUSINESS:

• Welcome new potential members:
  • Mission statement and history read
  • Membership dues – $25/year – $20 goes to King’s Daughters and $5 towards our circle account
  • Volunteer hours – hours donated to the hospital or to CHKD related events. CHKD has to have a certain amount of hours to maintain it’s non-profit status

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Circle Leader and Treasurer Orientation Meeting – Tuesday, September 16th – 10AM or 6PM. Open to all CHKD members. Go to https://www.kingsdaughters.org/events/?event=121  for more info
• Let’s Make a Scarecrow - McDonald Garden Centers – October 11th & 12th. Go to https://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/?event=119 for more info
• Holly Festival of Trees – Friday, November 21st & Saturday, November 22nd. Go to https://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/?event=95 for more info.
• Fantasy Shopping Night – Sunday, November 23rd – Volunteers needed to work entrance table
• Holy Ball – Saturday, December 6th. Go to https://www.kingsdaughters.org/calendar/?event=99 for more info.
• Hospital Tour – we may setup for a tour at our next night meeting in November
• October’s meeting is on Thursday, October 2nd at 12noon at Cobalt Grill at Hilltop North Shopping Center, Virginia Beach

Minutes submitted by Laurie Glick

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