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1934 Arranged for an outing at Bay Shore Camps for a number of Under-privileged children Raised $212 and 116 baskets were delivered at Christmas Program devoted to the work of the CCC Camps Had a dinner meeting at one of the camps and later presented the camp with a complete 5-gallon ice cream freezer Programs on Vocational Guidance, Law Enforcement, Fire Prevention and the Local School Situation Sent representatives to inter-clubs at Washington and Berkley Springs, West Virginia Host to Annapolis Christmas Party in which the ladies and children were included Entertained the LTG, sent representatives to the District and International Conventions, and celebrated Constitution Week with a big inter-club meeting at which 16 clubs were represented and the International President was the chief speaker 1935 Program on Welfare Work in Prince Georges County It gave a subscription dance to raise money for its U P Child Work It distributed 171 Christmas baskets of food and clothing and toys, and the Christmas Party for Kiwanians and their children, and those who had no children borrowed some U P Children The club has been working to obtain a permanent site for a Summer Camp It has tried to promote music in the public schools It had a program on Nursery Schools, and a delegation attended the 4-H Club Banquet at the University of Maryland Had a Citizenship Dinner at which a boy and a girl from each High School in the County were guests and were given awards for outstanding citizenship and leadership An address on Citizenship was given and the County Superintendent and the principals of the High Schools were guests Entertained at luncheon the Vanesville Farmers Club Programs on Acts of the Legislature, Conservation in Maryland for the Next Twenty Years, Health Work in Maryland, Physical Education, Patriotism, Criminal Investigation and The Work of the Bureau of Reclamation Host to Arlington, Washington and Alexandria It sent delegations to Washington at the Unveiling of the Rush-Bogat Memorial, and the Annapolis Dinner Dance It had two Ladies Nights (on the Dude Ranch) a Wives' Night and a Washington Birthday Dance, and celebrated Thanksgiving Held 5 Kiwanis Education Meetings, entertained the LTG, celebrated the District Anniversary, celebrated its own Charter Night with International Trustee Jim Lynch and six clubs Represented at the International and District Conventions 1936 The club had a program on the Needs of the Under-privileged Child It determinted to accumulate a fund for a permanent Summer Camp It gave an Ice Cream Social, a Subscription Dance, and put on a Donkey Baseball Game for this purpose, and set aside $500 as a beginning of such a fund The club spent $25 for clothing for an indigent child Sponsored Girl Scout Work after having a program and sent a girl to a training camp for Scout Leadership, where she was prepared to be a leader of Girl Scouts Held a citizenship meeting for sons and daughters of Kiwanians A speaker addressed the gathering on Americanism At another such meeting the outstanding boy and girl in each High School were presented with a Citizenship Award Vocational Guidance Committee asked successful men in various vocations to prepare lists of characteristics desirable in those who undertake to succeed in a given vocation Programs on Radio Frequency Control, Building Associations, The History of the Telephone, Cost of Operating CCC Camp Activities, Veneral Disease and Treatment, Athletics at the University of Maryland, The U S Shipping Board Acts, The Juvenile Court, The Quality and Uses of Goat's Milk, and The Character of Social Service Delegation was sent to the Charter Night Celebration of the Annapolis Club Celebrated its own Charter Night with guests from nine clubs Organized a Bowling Team it celebrated Mothers Day, held three Ladies Nights, and had a Christmas Party for its members and their families Celebrated Kiwanis Anniversary and Constitution Week, held five Kiwanis Education Programs, was represented at the International and District Conventions and had one of its members elected as Lieutenant-Governor for 1937 1937 Gave a Minstrel Show, a Karnival and Ice Cream Party, and a Lawn Fete for the benefit of the Camp Fund which has now become $1,900 It had a program on The U P Child in Camp, It contributed $90 for toys for the Christmas Party for the children of Prince Georges County at The Arcade Theatre at Hyattsville The admission was a toy or an article of food, all of which was turned over to the Welfare Board for distribution to the needy The club contributed $100 to the Red Cross for flood relief Program on the Activities of Boys' Clubs, and one on Boys' Bands It made plans for the organization of a Boys' Band It supported the Scout Movement and played Softball with Rotary realizing $12225 for the Girl Scouts An Easter Egg Hunt was given by the club for 2700 boys and girls Held its third annual Citizenship Night, as described before It had programs on 4-H Club Work and Farm Conditions in the United States Accomplished the improvement of the grade crossing at Beltville It placed a wreath on the Peace Cross Programs of especial interest were on the Red Cross and Kiwanis, The Church and Kiwanis, The Work of the Board of Public Welfare, Traffic Safety, State Roads, Philanthrophy, and the Education of the CCC Boys Charter Night Celebration guests were present from Fredericksburg, Annapolis, Arlington, Washington, Manassas and Alexandria Sent delegations to Baltimore, Fredericksburg, Reisterstown, and Washington Had a Bowling Match with Annapolis Sent delegates to the International and District Conventions 1938 The club put on a Lawn Fete netting $892, and a benefit dance to raise funds for Under Privileged Child work It gave an Easter Egg Hunt Two thousand eggs were hidden and $20 was spent for prizes Five thousand children took part The club had a Christmas party for needy children to which the ladies were also invited The club played a softball game with Rotary and Lions clubs of Hyattsville for the benefit of Girl Scout work, and had two programs on 4 H Club work Host to Arlington, Pikesville and Annapolis Visited Pikesville, and carried the "log" to North Baltimore It had a Bowling Team, gave a Ladies' Night, and had a Beach Outing with ladies and children It celebrated Kiwanis Anniversary, All Kiwanis Night, and its own Charter Night, held six Kiwanis Education meetings, entertained the Lieutenant Governor and was represented at the Mid Winter Conference, and the District Convention Fifteen members went to Prince Frederick to look into the possibility of organization club there 1939 The Kiwanis Exposition netted $600 for community welfare work A Physical Education class for children from eight to twelve met twice weekly The club decided to build a Kiwanis camp, and gave a testimonial dinner to the donors of the ground for this camp $75 was spent on the Easter Egg Hunt at which between 8,000 and 10,000 children were present Good publicity in regard to this activity was given in the Washington papers $25 was donate d to the Police Boys Club Citizenship awards were made to two honor students of the High School The club co operated with county officials in sponsoring a playground and discussing needed improvements A ball game netted $125 for carrying on Scout work After a joint meeting with Rotary and Lions the three clubs adopted a resolution favoring a central bureau for information with regard to needed assistance A special dinner was given to county delegates from Prince Georges and Howard counties at Annapolis A large delegation visited and took luncheon at a CC camp in the neighborhood, and the proceeds of this luncheon were used by the camp for the purchase of athletic equipment The club also at one meeting was host to the mayors of 19 municipalities Visited Washington, Pikesville, Baltimore, Atlantic City, and Alexandria clubs Washington brought the plaque The club was also host to North Baltimore. The club had a joint meeting with Rotary and Lions, bowled with Arlington, and had two Ladies' Nights,, one of which was a Valentine Party, and the other was entertained by the Westminster Glee Club A fine Christmas Party was given. The club had 5 Kiwanis Education meetings, celebrated its own Charter Night, and was represented at the Mid-Winter Conference, the International and the District Conventions, and at the Training School for Club Officers. 1940 A carnival netted $1,700 for community work The club co opcrated with the Social Service organizations for needy families received aid at Christnias, and a Christmas Party was given to underprivileged children at a cost of $250. The club continued to co operate with the Police Boys Club, gave certificates to 24 outstanding high school pupils for citizenship activities Considerable time and thought was spent on raising money for building the Kiwanis Camp. An outstanding Farmers' Night was given with the program on Agriculture and Defense. Sent delegations to Washington on the occasion of the visit of the International President It attended the Maryland Day Celebration at Westminster and also delivered the plaque to Washington Delegations from Annapolis, Washington, Arlington, and North Baltimore visited the club. A bowling team was formed and a joint meeting with Rotary and Lions was held. The club had several programs on Kiwanis Education, celebrated Kiwanis Anniversary, entertained the District Governor. 1941 The carnival netted $50 for underpriveped child work Gave $2750 to an indigent boy for medical treatment, doctor's bills, and so on The annual Easter Egg Hunt, in which 1,500 eggs were decorated and hidden, was attended by approximatelv 10,000 children This activity was self supporting on account of the fact that the wives of members and the Girl Scouts in the community operated hot dog, ice cream, and root beer stands on the grounds Sent 12 boys to camp, and later these boys were entertained at luncheon by the club Priorities prevented the building of the camp this year, raised $3,000 for this purpose were invested in G Bonds. Programs were given on Girl Scout work, and the Girl Scouts assisted in the Easter Egg Hunt. Donated $25 to the Red Cross A course in Red Cross First Aid was instituted and 20 members and their wives completed this course The club assisted in War Bond sales, the collection of the Community War Fund At one meeting the mayors of 19 municipalities in the county were entertained, and at another the Legislative Council of Maryland was guest of the club, while the Superintendent of Schools and his 11 principals were invited to another meeting, and County Police officials were guests of the club at a luncheon. Visited Charlottesville and Washington, and visitors from Westminster, Arlington, Alexandria, Frederick, Washington, Baltimore, and North Baltimore The club had two l,adies' Nights besides the Charter Night celebration. Several Kiwanis Education meetings were held The club was represented at the Mid Winter Conference, the District Convention, and the Training School for Club Officers On December 31, 5 members were in the armed forces. 1942 The club had the usual Carnival for benefit of the carup fund and the annual Easter Egg Hunt attended by approximately 10,000 children, and the annual Christmass party for underprivileged children. Continued to foster the Police and had a program on the activities of these boys at camp. Host to Alexandria and sent delegations to Washington Members visited other clubs whenever possible. Several Ladies Nights were held, usually including dancing. The club had a number of programs on Kiwanis Education, celebrated Kiwanis Anniversary, and All Kiwanis Week It entertained the LTG, and was represented at the Mid Winter Conference, the District Convention, and the Training School for Club Officers On December 31, 5 members were in the armed forces. 1943 Sent 19 boys were sent to a summer camp Playground equipment was donated to a colored school The annual Easter Egg Hunt was participated in by 8,000 children, and entertainment and games were furnished by the club as well as prizes for those most successful in the hunt. Certificates of inerit were awarded to the outstanding bov and girl in the graduating classes of 11 high schools in the county at a special luncheon Approximately 50 safety talks were given to public school children and Boy Safety patrols, and several such talks were given at boys and girls summer canips The club inaugurated a movement for a summer playground, working in connection with county officials. The club aided in the Bond drive and in the drive to secure contributions for the Community War Fund $400 was given to equip a ward in the new county hospital By contributions sufficient money was raised for the purchase of 2 arnbulances for the American Red Cross One of these was assigned to Prince Georges County Inductees from the two draft boards were given cigarettes when they left for camp One Sunday in each month the club is responsible for serving refreshments at the USO canteen Donated $100 to the Red Cross Collected and sent books to local soldier, interned in enerny prisons. The club had a number of Ladies' Nights, had an outdoor chicken harn feast, a Charter Night Banquet and Dance, a Thanksgiving feast, and a Christmas Party for the whole family. The club had several meetings on Kiwanis Education, was represented at the Mid Winter Conference, the District Convention, and the Training School for Club Officers On December 31 there were 5 members of the club in the armed forces. 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 Kiwanis Administration made 12 visits to other Kiwanis clubs with 88 members traveling 257 miles one way Seven visits from other Kiwanis clubs with 90 members traveling 97 miles one way The club enjoyed social events such as Charter night, annual picnic, and a Christmas party There were 3 new members inducted. Boys and Girls Work presented a trophy to Northwestern High School football team, County champions in 1951 Five thousand boys and girls attended the annual Kiwanis easter egg hunt A Kiwanis scholarship to University of Maryland was awarded A school citizenship dinner was held to honor 10 boys and 10 girls for school citizenship Sixteen boys from St James Parish were given a picnic and boat trip on the Chesapeake Bay. Underprivileged Child furnished 55 pairs of shoes to schoolchildren Installed a furnace in the home of a family with 2 small children and a sick baby Authorized tonsillectomies for 3 children and sent 15 children to Salvation Army summer camp for 10 days 2187 children were given a free movie on Kids' Day Our club paid for an operation on a blind child and entertained 100 children at a Christmas party. Agriculture and Conservation park areas were graded, rolled, and seeded by members. Support Churches in Their Spiritual Aims -A motion picture "Christ The King" was shown at Roberts Memorial Church and Grace Reformed Church by our club with 450 persons attending Club members also associated in summer Daily Vacation Bible School We promoted attendance by having a communion breakfast in October. 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1969 - 1970 1970 - 1971 1971 - 1972 1972 - 1973 1973 - 1974 1974 - 1975 1975 - 1976 1976 - 1977 1977 - 1978 1978 - 1979 1979 - 1980 1980 - 1981 1981 - 1982 1982 - 1983 1983 - 1984 1984 - 1985 1985 - 1986 1986 - 1987 1987 - 1988 1988 - 1989 1989 - 1990 1990 - 1991 1991 - 1992 1992 - 1993 1993 - 1994 1994 - 1995 1995 - 1996 1996 - 1997 1997 - 1998 1998 - 1999 1999 - 2000 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 Year End: 81 Projects Completed, 2409 Service Hours, $4,250 Spent, 8 Interclubs 2002 - 2003 Year End: 87 Projects Completed, 2661 Service Hours, $6,590 Spent, 9 Interclubs 2003 - 2004 (From E-Builder, July04) Several projects were completed: The club hosted students, family and teachers for 36th Citizenship Night on May 13 The club collected $50,000 for the Salvation Army Members answered telephones at Channel 2 in Baltimore on June 6 for the Children's Miracle Network Year End: 37 Projects Completed, 2414 Service Hours, $6,950 Spent, 11 Interclubs 2004 - 2005 Year End: 20 Projects Completed, 2426 Service Hours, $14,852 Spent, 5 Interclubs 2005 - 2006 Year End: 18 Projects Completed, 2122 Service Hours, $11,896 Spent, 13 Interclubs 2006 - 2007 Year End: 6 Projects Completed, 200 Service Hours, $1905 Spent, 10 Interclubs 2007 - 2008 Year End: 196 Projects Completed, 2626 Service Hours, $53,456 Spent, 21 Interclubs 2008 - 2009 Year End: 317 Projects Completed, 3575 Service Hours, $15,213 Spent, 21 Interclubs 2009 - 2010 Year End: 8 Projects Completed, 903 Service Hours, $5,052 Spent, 14 Interclubs, $300 CD Foundation 2010 - 2011 Year End: 2 Projects Completed, 138 Service Hours, $1700 Spent, 16 Interclubs, $400 CD Foundation 2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 2016 - 2017 2017 - 2018 2018 - 2019 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 |