Members Present (36): Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Coyle, Davidson, Dobbins, Duncan, Elmore, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Henderson, Hunter, Lauer, Lewit, Lucas, Mason, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Painter, Perry, Scaggs, Schendel, Simmons, Sutphin, Taylor, Thompson, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Wilson, Yearout
Guests (2): Jane Greenough MCPS, Tammy Dickerson (subbing for Christina Wadell)
Community Service
Call to Order
President Perry called the meeting to order. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer led by Charlton.
Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval.
- Motion: G. Morris
- Second: Charlton
The motion passed unanimously.
Program-Board introduced Jane Greenough, MCPS; Supervisor of School Counselling and Section 504. Jane has been involved with schools for over 21 years. She said teachers, faculty and staff face many challenges with children and their families who have many issues. She is very thankful for all Kiwanis does for the kids including gift cards and the Christmas party. She is responsible for School Counseling, Section 504 and Mental Health and went on to explain the details of each. She spends a lot of time and effort teaching social interaction which many kids had not been exposed to. Section 504 came about due to a Civil Rights law for children requiring additional support to achieve. Jane feels she is the Chief Love Officer and Leads with Love. She believes everything you do affects someone and she strives to positively impact anyone she meets. She personally funds counselor support as she does not have a budget for these activities. She would appreciate any help we can provide to help her help them and make them feel loved and important. Q&A followed.
Committee Reports and Floor Comments
- Scholarships: President Perry announced this year’s two $2,500 scholarship winners: Allison Starr and Brayden Johnson. They will be presented with framed certificates of award.
- Spousal Appreciation Dinner: President Perry recommended we consider this further.
- Park: Need more work…please come out and lend a hand.
- Duncan: Shared a recent medical issue and described his experience with a stroke. He said he had a full stroke with a 70% blockage in his artery. He is scheduled for surgery next week.
- Vanhoozier: Elmore gave update on Jim who is now home from the hospital.
- KWTF: Wade said they are getting things finalized and this is looking like the best year ever.
- Memorial Day: President Perry gave a talk on his father’s burial flag and significance of Memorial Day.
(Please share suggested guest speakers with Bruce Board for scheduling.)
- May 28, 2026: Boys Home
Meeting Location Changes (2026)
Meetings moved from the Holiday Inn to Kiwanis Park on the following dates:
- June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15
Canceled Meetings Due to Holidays
- November 26
- December 24
- December 31
Additional Comments
Members are reminded to check the weekly attendance roster and record any community service hours completed.
Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary
Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2026
Members Present (36): Blueford, Board, Brown, Charlton, Coyle, Davidson, Dobbins, Duncan, Elmore, Fite, A. Glynn, G. Glynn, Henderson, Hunter, Lauer, Lewit, Lucas, Mason, Mathews, Miles, G. Morris, T. Morris, Painter, Perry, Scaggs, Schendel, Simmons, Sutphin, Taylor, Thompson, Wade, Westerhaus, Williamson, Wilson, Yearout
Guests (2): Jane Greenough MCPS, Tammy Dickerson (subbing for Christina Wadell)
Community Service
Call to Order
President Perry called the meeting to order. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer led by Charlton.
Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting were submitted for approval.
- Motion: G. Morris
- Second: Charlton
The motion passed unanimously.
Program-Board introduced Jane Greenough, MCPS; Supervisor of School Counselling and Section 504. Jane has been involved with schools for over 21 years. She said teachers, faculty and staff face many challenges with children and their families who have many issues. She is very thankful for all Kiwanis does for the kids including gift cards and the Christmas party. She is responsible for School Counseling, Section 504 and Mental Health and went on to explain the details of each. She spends a lot of time and effort teaching social interaction which many kids had not been exposed to. Section 504 came about due to a Civil Rights law for children requiring additional support to achieve. Jane feels she is the Chief Love Officer and Leads with Love. She believes everything you do affects someone and she strives to positively impact anyone she meets. She personally funds counselor support as she does not have a budget for these activities. She would appreciate any help we can provide to help her help them and make them feel loved and important. Q&A followed.
Committee Reports and Floor Comments
- Scholarships: President Perry announced this year’s two $2,500 scholarship winners: Allison Starr and Brayden Johnson. They will be presented with framed certificates of award.
- Spousal Appreciation Dinner: President Perry recommended we consider this further.
- Park: Need more work…please come out and lend a hand.
- Duncan: Shared a recent medical issue and described his experience with a stroke. He said he had a full stroke with a 70% blockage in his artery. He is scheduled for surgery next week.
- Vanhoozier: Elmore gave update on Jim who is now home from the hospital.
- KWTF: Wade said they are getting things finalized and this is looking like the best year ever.
- Memorial Day: President Perry gave a talk on his father’s burial flag and significance of Memorial Day.
(Please share suggested guest speakers with Bruce Board for scheduling.)
- May 28, 2026: Boys Home
Meeting Location Changes (2026)
Meetings moved from the Holiday Inn to Kiwanis Park on the following dates:
- June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15
Canceled Meetings Due to Holidays
- November 26
- December 24
- December 31
Additional Comments
Members are reminded to check the weekly attendance roster and record any community service hours completed.
Submitted by:
Bob Lewit
Assistant Secretary
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