Mark your calendars:

Jan 27
Feb 24
Mar 23
Apr 27
May 25
Jun 22

Please invite members of your clubs to join us!

Tom Grantham with Paul Ferguson, Mike Stevens and Kim Durand

Mrs. Chatman-Brown has been involved with philanthropic efforts to benefit youth, education, healthcare, and arts in the Northern Virginia area.  Immediate past President of The Arlington Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; President/CEO of Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL) since 2004; Board of Directors — Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce; INOVA Alexandria Hospital; National League of Cities; Northern Virginia Community Foundation, Inc.; WETA Public Broadcasting and Chair, Diversity Council AARP for Virginia, to provide examples; in all, she is a member or serves on 16 boards.

She began her career as a marketing representative with IBM Corporation.  She has served as general manager, Washington, DC gospel radio station (WUST-AM) and was also an associate producer for the renowned talk show “Petey Greene’s Washington” on WDCA Television.  Mrs. Chatman-Brown served as a full-time volunteer for various charities and non-profit organizations, including America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth.  An organization dedicated to improving the lives of the nation’s at-risk youth, then chaired by General Colin Powell.  She and her late husband, James I. Chatman, established the Chatman Fund with a $400,000 donation to the Northern Virginia Community Foundation to support youth.  The Grandfather’s Group, is one of its main programs where African-American men act as surrogate grandfathers to boys living in single-female households – four monthly contacts with mentee.

Mrs. Chatman-Brown spearheaded the NOVAUL’s building of the Freedom Slave Museum.  Under her leadership in a two year period the project raised $300,000 to build, design and create a permanent memorial to tell the story of domestic slave trading in Alexandria.  The NOVAUL has made 1315 Duke Street its home.  Educational tours to the Museum are available without cost.

She has implemented a successful five-point strategy Empowerment Program in Northern Virginia:  Education and Youth, Economic, Health and Quality of Life, Civic Engagement and Leadership, and Civil Rights and Racial Justice.  “College Survival” was implemented in 2010 where 82 students and their parents benefitted from the one-day workshop.

Mrs. Chatman-Brown is a visionary person, always thinking outside of the “box”.  She has implemented 17 community-based partnerships which came from her vision as to making the NOVAUL and The Arlington Links community resources.  Examples:  Hoffman-Boston Elementary School – “Girls on the Run” curricula couple physical activity with a whole person philosophy to provide positive benefits without increasing the risk of unhealthy attitudes about body images and eating, donated books for School Library; “Book Buddies” to second grade students (reading); Hammond Middle School – “Hammond Links Girls Program” taught social graces, etiquette and protocol, teambuilding and arts; Youth Offenders Project – During 2010, 112 offenders were served; World Vision Dangler Project – Party with a Purpose where with matching funds $38,000 for Africa and Haiti for food, shelter, long term educational support and teacher training;  Go Red Connect  - over 150 community citizens in attendance of educational program on heart disease; Scholarships – Northern Virginia Links gave $20,000 and $70,000 from NOVAUL in 2010; Census and Voter Empowerment – coordinated 31 non-profit and non-partisan to increase census count; provided more than 1500 volunteers hours in 2010.

Thomas W. Grantham

Tom has been very active in every aspect of the Club’s activities since joining in February of 2010. He serves on the Board of Directors, is the current President-elect, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club’s Foundation. Since becoming a Kiwanis member he has rejuvenated the Swanson Middle School Builders Club, which is now a very active middle school Club in Arlington.

Born in Washington, D.C., Tom grew up in Arlington and graduated form Yorktown High School. Tom continued his education at George Mason University while beginning his career in banking. He attended Banking Institution classes for many years while working his way “up the ladder”, becoming a Senior Vice President before age 30. He has been in banking for 36 years, currently serving as Senior Vice President / Market Executive at Cardinal Bank in Arlington, and is held in high esteem by his professional colleagues. He and his wife Elaine live in Arlington and have two grown sons.

Tom has been a stalwart in the Kiwanis Club’s fundraising activities that support the many charities which benefit from the financial grants given by the Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Antique Show, Oyster and Pig Roast, Peanut program, bell ringing for the Salvation Army bagging at the Arlington Food Assistance Center each month, and the first Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast this past spring, are a few of the Club’s projects that have benefited from Tom’s enthusiasm and leadership.

In addition, he is involved in other community service programs through his work with Cardinal Bank. Tom serves on the bank’s Charity Foundation which supports the Kellar School in Fairfax County. This school offers a learning experience for children who have social, behavioral or health-related issues that significantly interfere with their ability to learn. Tom is also a leader in organizing and hosting the frequent social events sponsored by Cardinal Bank that bring community leaders together to learn about community activities that make Arlington and the surrounding area a rewarding place to live and work.

The Arlington Kiwanis Club is very fortunate to have Tom Grantham as a member. While Arlington has many citizens who do outstanding work throughout the community, few show the level of dedication and integrity that Tom Grantham brings to service in Arlington. Tom is an outstanding example of what it means to being a true servant to his community.

Guest Speaker: Honorable William T. Newman, Arlington Circuit Court Judge

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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11:30 Reception, Silent Auction, Cash Bar
12:00 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Knights of Columbus
5115 Little Falls Road
Arlington VA, 22207
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CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpKbWlMNXNYbjJPTzYtSnhXNVhzcGc6MQ

The Chili Cook-Off has been cancelled, not enough folks responded or they were going to be out of town.  We may try again with a Gumbo Cook-Off during the Mardi Gras Parade in Clarendon in February – stay tuned!

The Annual Luncheon is on November 16th at 12:00 at the Knights of Columbus.  This is a wonderful event for us all to get together and celebrate the work we do.  If you are interested in helping with the coordination of the event, contact Karen Albert at karenalbertva@verizon.net.

Do you want to have a fundraiser that’s easy and fun?  The Civitan’s need your help with their Monthly Markets at the I-66 parking lots near the Education Center.  They need help on Friday evenings for set-up and Saturday’s during the event.   They can pay $10.00 per hour to the hard workers!  Two more this year – October 1, and November 5.  Contact Chris Wahl for further information: chriswah4@gmail.com.

On November 5 at the Garage Sale – Antique Appraisals for only $10.00 – Open to all!

Hope to see you all at the October meeting – October 21 at noon.

Treasurer Report

4 clubs have paid – South Lions, NW Lions, Rotary and Women’s Club

Leadership Arlington Youth Program

$1,000.00 has been committed to the Leadership Arlington Youth Program.  Lions, Zonta, and Civitans have paid $100.00 each.  We need $100 from each of the other clubs.  Send notes to those clubs for their support.

 Members from ISCC are invited to attend the LA Youth Graduation Program in August.

 New Officers

Many clubs are installing new officers this time of year.  Who are your new officers?  Please let us know so we can update our files.

 Chili Cook-Off Committee

The Chili Cook-Off is on September 24^th.  We’re starting to work on the details now.  Let us know if you’re interested in participating!

ISCC Luncheon – November 16

It’s not too early to start thinking of your club’s Man/Woman of the Year Nominee!

Attend via Phone!

If you can’t actually attend these meetings, but would still like to participate – we can Conference Call you in!

 Don’t forget the Civitan’s Garage Sales

You can raise money for your club or for the LA Youth Program every month!

Garage Sales are beginning again, the next one is on July 2.  As always, groups are invited to participate and receive $10.00 per hour for their work.

            Friday nights 3:30pm – 7:30pm | Saturdays 5:00am – 3:00pm

Contact Chris Wahl to sign-up: chriswah4@gmail.com

Announcements:

Do you need help with your Board? On Board Training may be of interest to your clubs -

Launched in conjunction with Arlington County Economic Development, the Black Belt for Nonprofits programming provides in-depth learning on topics related to building nonprofit capacity.  In these 3-month long series, each topic is discussed over 3 sessions (once per month), with four topics being discussed per year.  The Black Belt for Nonprofits Program is designed for the CEO, or senior staff, of a nonprofit organization and a representative of that organization’s Board of Directors.

The Leadership Institute of Northern Virginia’s Black Belt for Nonprofits aims to dramatically increase capacity through education, implementation and peer-to-peer troubleshooting.

The per person registration fee for each series (inclusive of 3 sessions, one per month for 3 months) includes trainings, materials and breakfast at all three sessions in the series.  No more than 3 individuals from each nonprofit organization can be represented in each series.

 Contact Leadership Arlington for details: 703-528-2522

Recognition:

It is volunteer week and we want to take a moment to reflect on all of our volunteer efforts and how each of our clubs make a difference every day!

-          1 example from Kiwanis: a member has collected books and videos to give to the Arlington Pediatric Center and over 32,000 items have been donated!

Treasurer Report – Dues letters have gone out and payment has been coming in.

(If you have not received your dues letter,  please let me know)

Notes from May 15 were approved.

Next Meeting:  May 20 at Sequoia at Noon

• Chili-Cook Off Discussion (pending information available)
• Information about the Relay for Life (June 18-19).

Round Robin:

Civitans:

Don’t forget that you can raise money for your clubs by helping at the Flea Markets!

The first Saturday of every month from approximately 5:00am – 4:00pm.

Help is also needed the Friday before from 4:00 – 8:00pm.

Volunteers are paid $10.00 per hour.  Contact Chris Wahl ahead of time, so she’ll know what to expect.

May 10^th, Civitans will honor Outstanding Senior HS Students at Tyson’s Clydes.  They’ll receive the Good Citizenship Medallion.  Civitans will also be giving out their annual scholarships.

Kiwanis:

They are holding a new fundraiser called the Family Fair on May 7^th at Knights of Columbus.  They’ll have pancakes, cars, magic, entertainment and a raffle.

June 25-26 is the Kiwanis Annual Antique Show at Thomas Jefferson.

Zonta:

The Wine Seminar in April was a wonderful success, the best they’ve had to date.

They’ll be giving out a scholarship to a Marymount Student this month.

Rotary:

The Arlington Rotary Education Foundation will be giving their annual scholarship and it will be announced in June.  There is also an Ambassadorial Scholarship available to college graduate students that will be announce in June.  That is an international opportunity.

June 11-12 Join us for a book sale at Culpepper Gardens.  Proceeds from the book sale will go to assist residents with their incidental costs.  Clubs that are interested could participate by holding a bake sale, helping staff the book sale, or just coming by to buy books!  ISCC participation would be very welcome.

Rotary on Tap will be on May 12^th at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  We hold these events with other Rotary Clubs in Arlington as fellowship event as well as an opportunity to attract new members.

Attendance: Kim Durand, Karen Albert, Virginia McGee, Pat Kopsel, Emily Carnes

Treasurer Report:

• Invoices for membership have been sent and we are collecting membership fees.
• Youth Leadership Program still needs $400.00 for this year’s grant to Leadership Arlington.
• Virginia McGee will be taking over the Treasurer responsibilities and will meet with Karen Albert and the bank to make the transition complete.

Minutes:

There were no meeting minutes from the February meeting.

ISCC Board:

The Board has been SET, with only one position remaining open:
President – Kim Durand (Term Ending November 2012)
Vice-President – Karen Albert
President Elect (to be President beginning in December 2012)
Secretary – Pat Kopsel
Treasurer – Virginia McGee

ISCC Committees:
Luncheon Committee (under the direction of Vice-President)
Sign Committee
Arlington County Fair
Chili Cook-Off
Leadership Arlington Youth Program
Blog/Website
Historian

Membership:

Pat Kopsel will send information to service organizations that have not been contacted regarding membership.  The Arlington County web-site has a list that includes more than we need, but we can get ideas of who to contact and also see what other organizations are out there.

http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/CountyBoard/org/community.asp

Meeting Location/Time:

We will continue to meet on Fridays at noon at the Sequoia Building (2100 Washington Blvd).  The meeting rooms are large and quiet, food is available, parking is free, and once you’ve been here, its easy to get to.

We may on occasion (possibly quarterly) hold an evening meeting to include members who are not able to get away at lunch time.

Round Robin:

Civitans:
Garage Sales are beginning again, with the first one on April 2.  As always, groups are invited to participate and receive $10.00 per hour for their work.
Friday nights 3:30pm – 7:30pm | Saturdays 5:00am – 3:00pm
Contact Chris Wahl to sign-up: chriswah4@gmail.com

They’ll announce their Outstanding Citizen Award – schools nominate students for this award and they are honored at a banquet in the Spring.

Zonta:
7^th Annual Wine Seminar is on Saturday, April 2, 2011
3:30 – 6:00, tickets are $50.00, location is the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington Cemetery.  Wine suggested by Schneider’s of Capitol Hill.

Zonta gives a scholarship to a Marymount Nursing Student each year.  They also donated materials to Project Peace, which is an abusive relationship prevention program.

Arlington South Lions:
Participating in Tsunami relief programs.
Setting up the Site Hearing Vans
Holding summer youth camps.

Rotary:
Scholarship for an Arlington Student to be awarded in May.
Excellent Speaker Series

Miscellaneous Announcements from members:

March 30, 2011 – Salvation Army invites you to Coffee with the Captains.  3:00 – 5:00
RSVP to Christine Lucas: Christine_lucas@uss.salvationarmy.org

March 31, 2011 – Greenbrier Learning Center’s 5^th Annual Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 – 9:00 at the Arlington Arts Center
Tickets are $25.00 each available at www.greenbrierlearning.org

May 14, 2011 – Walk for the Animals at Bluemont Park at 9:30.
Go to http://www.awla.org/animal-fundraising-walk.shtml for more information

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 15th 12:00 at the Sequoia Building

Discussion Items

The Board:

President – Kim Durand (Term Ending November 2012)
Vice-President (in charge of Annual Luncheon)
President Elect (to be President beginning in December 2012)
Secretary – Karen (Unless someone else would like to)
Treasurer – Karen (Unless someone else would like to)

Committees:

Luncheon Committee (under the direction of Vice-President)
Sign Committee
Arlington County Fair
Chili Cook-Off
Leadership Arlington Youth Program
Blog/Website
Historian

Membership List

Who else should be included?
How can we reach out to others?

Meeting Location/Time

Survey results

Everyone agreed on plenty of parking and food available.

Based on the people who responded, and the folks at the meeting in February, we’ll continue to meet at the DHS Location: 2100 Washington Blvd. Sequoia, room TBD each month.