CAPITAL RECORD

CURING the Children of the World

Longtime Virginia Beach Kiwanis Club member Tom Thatcher is one proud poppa. And he should be. When his daughter Elizabeth was very young she witnessed her cousin Justin Thatcher lose a courageous battle with childhood leukemia. At the time, Elizabeth vowed she would find a cure for this dreaded disease.

True to her word, she graduated from Vanderbilt with her PhD in Molecular Biology Oncology and Neuroscience in 2010. By 2018 she was hired by Pfizer. As Field Medical Director she traveled the country assisting in the development of new treatment algorithms for blood cancers. The 40 year old was recently promoted to Global Medical Director and is a rising star at Pfizer. A life dedicated to finding cures for cancer.

Honors

Kiwanis Club of Chester had the honor on Monday, February 22, 2021 of presenting two of their members with Legion of Honor 35 year pins. Rick Dodson (l) and Gary Burleigh (r) are still very active members of our club and Dr. Joseph Hillier, former District Governor, who sponsored Gary Burleigh presented him with his pin.

Partnerships are Relationships Happy Anniversary

April

Charlottesville, VA ...............................1922 Elkton, MD...........................................1932 Ellicott City, MD...................................1940 Wythe County, VA ...............................1948 Mount Airy, MD ...................................1949 Williamsburg, VA .................................1958 Churchland, VA....................................1974 Greater Landover, MD.........................1979 Montgomery Village, MD ....................2003 Strasburg, VA.......................................2010 Forest, VA ............................................2018

May

Washington, DC ..................................1917 Alexandria, VA .....................................1921 Harrisonburg, VA .................................1922 Seaford, DE .........................................1923 Suffolk, VA ...........................................1947 Christiansburg, VA ...............................1949 Rockville, MD.......................................1950 Crofton, MD ........................................1976 Old Point Comfort, VA ........................1981 Shenandoah, VAlley, VA ......................1981 Bull Run, VA .........................................1985 Clinch River, VA ...................................1988 Mitchellville, MD..................................1995 Old Town, VA.......................................2006 Canton-Fells Point, MD .......................2019 Danville, VA .........................................1921 Frederick, MD......................................1922 City Center Newport News, VA...........2009

In November, 2020, Debi and Glenn Helseth, co-owners of Carrot Tree Kitchens decided that they would run a fundraiser in memory of their friend Ross Payne. Ross Payne was a 42 year member of the Colonial Capital Kiwanis Club. He was Past President, and had a superior relationship with Carrot Tree. They thought the best way to honor Ross was to donate the proceeds of the sale of Ross’ favorite dessert, bread pudding. When the campaign ended, they matched the proceeds. and presented a check for $1830 to the Kiwanis club. Glenn and Debi have committed continued support and can’t wait for things to open up so they can follow through on their promise.

Staying Flexible

In times of COVID-19, Kiwanis Club of Roanoke (top) held their installation of officers outside adjacent to the new Kiwanis playground. Speakers had to compete with the excitement and joy coming from the playground!

Due to COVID-19, the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg’s was required to shut down their weekly meetings through April 2020, at which time, meetings resumed at the picnic shelter at Kiwanis Park where social distancing could be practiced and masks were required. LTG Bob Lewit installed the club’s first female president, Kelley Olson (bottom), along with the club’s officers during their outdoor annual meeting.

More Honors!

The Kiwanis Club of Denbigh (Division 13) recently honored three of its members with Legion of Honor pins and Certificates. These were presented at their annual Christmas/Installation Dinner held at Al Fresco Restaurant on December 9th. Pictured below is Roger Diehl (It was ugly sweater night but the pre-lit coat counted.) Division 13 Foundation Director presenting William Morrison with his 50th Year Award and John McMillan with his 30th Year Award.

A 30th Year Award was also presented to Moose Spencer who was absent from the dinner. The Howard County Board of Education will recognize the Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City with its prestigious Friends of Education Award during their 4 p.m. moard meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The meeting may be viewed live on Comcast channel 95 or Verizon channel 42 or web streamed.

The Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City has been passionate in its support for Howard County students since the club was chartered in 1940. Members of the club provide extensive support for students through multiple commitments, including sponsorship of Key Clubs at Atholton, Centennial, Glenelg, Marriotts Ridge, Mt. Hebron and River Hill high schools, through which hundreds of student participants contribute many hours of service to the community each year. Additionally, the Kiwanis Club sponsors the Backpacks for Break service initiative with Cradlerock Elementary School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School, as well as a Terrific Kids recognition program at Bryant Woods Elementary School.

In Memoriam

Fred Hodnett (left) and Nelson Vaughn Kiwanis Club of Ashland

Congratulations to the

Kiwanis Club of Bethesda who was recently recognized as a Platinum Club for their contribution and support to the Kiwanis International Childrens Fund. A Platinum Club Patch was received to add to their club banner.