Debbie Stitzer-Brame, Executive Director of EDMARC Hospice for Children discusses EDMARC's mission here on the Peninsula and Southside.  EDMARC is a non-profit organization with a mission "to ease the trauma of a child's illness or death, and to reduce the disabling effects of pediatric illness, loss, and bereavement on families".  For futher information visit: www.edmarc.org.  Pictured above is Ms. Stitzer-Brame accepting club's $200 donation to EDMARC

President Jim Russell presents $400 check to Maria Corey, Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO), to support their food pantry.
(Photo Courtesy John Sargent)

Jan Hunter, Librarian Deer Park Elementary School, accepts club's $200 donation to the school's reading program.  Club President Jim Russell presents the check.
(Photo courtesy John Sargent)

Club President Darcy Terry presents $200 check to Lori Wood in support of MD Research and support programs.  Six club members(Jeff Frye, Keith Hansen, Harold Laurent, Jim Russell, Moose Spencer and JoNika Yarborough) also assisted at the MA Baseball Tournament held on 2-3 August.
(Photo courtesy John Sargent)

Club President presents $200 check to Cub Scout Leader Tracey Pintuff for Pack 313.  (Photo courtesy John Sargent)

Newport News Chief of Police James Fox, discusses law and order issues with club members.  Pictured are Club President Darcy Terry and Chief Fox.  (Photo couresty Bill Gregerson)

President Terry presents our clubs check for $300 to Nancy Kramer, Menchville Band Booster, to help defray the costs of the Menchville Band's trip to London, England to perform at London's New Years celebration.  The Menchville Band also performed at our DEN-B-QUE Food and Musical Festival in May.  (Picture courtesy John Sargent)

Kristen Beam, representing the Peninsula Boys and Girls Club, accepts our check for $200 from President Terry.  Denbigh Kiwanis has been a long time supporter of the Boys & Girls clubs at the local level and now that Kiwanis International has partnered with the National Boys & Girls Clubs we will continue to support this worthy organization.  (Picture courtesy John Sargent)

Pictured from Left to rigth are Lt. Governor-designate Scott Zimmerman, current Club President Darcy Terry and President-designate Jim Russell.  LTG Zimmerman will lead Division 23 and Jim Russell will serve as our President next administrative year.  They will take office on October 1, 2008.  (Picture courtesy John Sargent)

 

Pictured from left to right Sue Salva, President Terry and Robert Bradley
Robert Bradley, Executive Director and Sue Valva, Director of Development of the Lackey Free Clinic discuss the mission and operations of the Lackey Free Clinic, An Outreach of Olivet Medical Ministry.  (Photo courtesy John Sargent)

 

     Master Deputy Sheriff Baxter describes how "Project Lifesaver" locates lost Alzheimer's patients, Autistic children and others.  This program is operated as a free service by the Newport News Sheriff's Department.  Pictured are Club President Darcy Terry presenting Denbigh Kiwanis's check for $250 to Deputy Baxter  to help support this vital program.  (Photo courtesy John Sargent)

President Darcy Terry(left) congratulates Sheldon Coleman upon his induction as a member of the Denbigh Kiwanis Club.  Membership chairman Harold Laurent(right) points to the Kiwanis International lapel pin. (Photo courtesy John Sargent)

Denbigh Kiwanis "Joy of Reading" program helps improve Literacy.  Darcy Terry, President of the Denbigh Kiwanis Club reads to children at Denbigh Early Childhood Center(DECC). 
June 10 was a special day at DECC in Newport News,  First, because it was the last day of pre-K for these excited 4-5 year olds who were ready for their summer vacation.  But adding to the excitement was a special "Book Day" sponsored by the Denbigh Kiwanis Club.  Through the Joy of Reading Program, club members

State Senator John Miller and Club President Darcy Terry are depicted following Senator Miller's informative discussion of transportation problems in Virginia.  His presentation generated a lively debate by club members of the various proposals to help fix the problem.  We thank Senator Miller for his appearance at our meeting.
(Photo courtesy John Sargent) 

Denbigh Kiwanis 3rd Annual DENBIGH-B-QUE Festival Survives Threatening Weather

A good crowd, undaunted by the threat of rain enjoyed a day of great food and excellent music.  Menchville High School Band kicked off the day at the opening ceremony.  "Crazy House Band" entertained in the afternoon and the main attraction, "Slapwater" provided the evening entertainment.
The Menu included Larry Church's famous barbecue, JP's tasty ribs, cole slaw, potato salad and Cheryl Terry's baked beans.