On Feb 3, RADM Norm Venzke showed an informative and very colorful slide show about what exciting work is taking place at the Military Aviation Museum.
Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake Meets Wednesdays at 7:15 A.M. Greenbrier Country Club 1301 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23325

PAST EVENTS
On Wed 12/30 Fred H, Fred W, Richard, Charlie, Bill C, Rick and Jeannine gathered at Cracker Barrel for breakfast.  Bill left early to volunteer at the Clinic.  Rick donated Platelets  on New Year’s Day at the Red Cross.  We had a business / BOD meeting Jan 6, it was very nice for us all to meet once again after almost three weeks apart.  Rick mentioned that the tent was repaired before Christmas and is back in the shed.  We discussed the website and newsletter distribution, and of course the budget.  Peter Stephenson held a Div 21 Council Meeting (DCM) Sat 1/9 in Suffolk.  Fred W, Liz, Paul, Fred H, and Rick attended.  During the DCM, Linda and Lankford were participating at the Cap Dist Foundation meeting in Fredericksburg.  Earl Johnson with the Social Security Administration was our speaker 1/13when we had several Key Clubbers attend along with fellow Kiwanians from Great Bridge.  Olivia presented us with the homearama check and shared that we will have a similar fundraising opportunity in May.

SPEAKERS FOR OUR MEETINGS.
VP Fred Hughes has requested that each member provide for at least one program speaker.  If have any suggestions or need assistance contact Rick or Fred H.  There are many City Departments we have not heard from along with some of the major employers in the area.

EXTREME BOWLING - Sat Jan 23 10PM Sat to 2AM Sun
AMF Western Branch Lanes, I 664 Pughsville Rd exit. Put-Put, Pool, Darts. and Bowling all for $20 per person (including shoes).  Maybe some of our Key Clubbers or Churchland Kiwanis can join us.  All who attend will be guaranteed a fun time. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Jan 27 - Wed
Jodie’s place of business Arvon Saffing will be hosting the drive at 196 Business Park Dr, VA Beach. Noon ‘till 5.  If at all possible, please plan to donate, pass the word along to others.  Phone Kelli at 499-9900 to schedule your time.

K FAMILY REUNION AT ODU - Sat Jan 30
In the past this has been termed our Regional Mid-Winter. Training sessions, informative talks, presentations, and a nice lunch are just a few of the items planned for this day.  7:30AM-2:30PM.  The “Community Service” project for the day will be collecting canned goods for the Salvation Army.  Sign-up Today and remember to bring donations.
You can register through www.WarwickKiwanis.Org

CAPITAL DISTRICT MIDWINTER, Crystal City, MD- FEB 26-28.
All information is available on-line through www.CapitalDistrictKiwanis.Org web site or www.novakiwanis.org/midwinter/  The beautiful Hyatt Regency is only $99/night.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jan 23 - Sat-Sun Extreme Bowling. Western Branch (3101 Lynnhurst Blvd)
Jan 27 - Wed - Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5PM, Arvon Staffing, Va Beach
Jan 30 - Sat - K Family Reunion at ODU (formerly Regional Mid-Winter)
Feb 26-28, Fri-Sun - Capital District Midwinter Conference.  Crystal City, MD
May 6 - Wed - Day of Prayer Founders Inn
May 7 - May 22 Spring Homearama
May 20 - Thur - Shrimp Feast
Jul 20 - Tues - Div 21 Fishing Day