Kiwanis July 22 Meeting Program: G. David Scott spoke on "Market Street Mission"

David Scott (right in photo) spoke on “Market Street Mission” at the July 22 Kiwanis breakfast meeting held at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant in Chatham Township, NJ. Gary Arnesen (left in the photo) introduced him. David gave an inspiring description of how the organization helps people recover their lives. The audience enthusiastically applauded the work of this organization. To learn more, please visit their website at http://www.marketstreet.org/  

Kiwanis July 15 Meeting Program: The Chatham Borough Police spoke about "Drugs in the Chatham Area, What to Look Out For"

Chatham Borough Police Sargent Ralph Colatrella and Detectives Bryan Colatrella and Dan Walsh (left to right in above photo) were introduced by John Eyre (far right in photo) at the July 15 Kiwanis breakfast meeting held at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant.  The policemen spoke about “Drugs in the Chatham Area, What to Look Out For”.

The Chatham area does not have a major problem with drug usage; however, it is a serious situation which requires vigilance and preventive activities in the community. The speakers gave a comprehensive overview of the present situation, including a description of the types of drugs.

After an active question and answer period, the audience applauded the fine work of the speakers and the entire Chatham Police Department.

Kiwanis July 8 Meeting Program: Marilyn Wittlinger spoke on Louis Comfort Tiffany

Marilyn Wittlinger, left in photo, spoke on Louis Comfort Tiffany at the Kiwanis luncheon meeting held on July 8 at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant. She was introduced by John Eyre, right in photo, President of the Chatham-Madison Kiwanis Club.

Last February, she visited the Morse Museum in Winter Park Florida, where she viewed an extensive display of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) artwork.  Tiffany was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work with stained glass.

Marilyn presented a delightful slide show showing many pieces of beautiful art. She took the audience through the creative life of Tiffany which included many intriguing stories. Everyone enthusiastically applauded the educational and entertaining program.

Kiwanis Marches in the 2014 Chatham Independence Day Parade

The marchers pose on Ogden St. while they waited for the starting signal.

Then the train came by - so did marchers and spectators.

The Chatham Band waits on their float.

Thank you Coviello for providing the float again this year!

We greeted the clowns as we marched by on Hillside.

Mal greeted Pat along Main Street.

The crowds along Main Street cheered the Lady Liberty float. Thank you Chatham Main for supplying the truck for the float again this year. The rain held off until a half hour after the parade was over.

Kiwanians decorated Chatham Band float at Coviello's July 4th before the parade.

Kiwanians decorated the Lady Liberty float on July 3 for Chatham Fireman's Independence Day Parade

Group of Chatham-Madison Kiwanis volunteers who decorated the Lady Liberty float for the Annual Chatham Fireman's Independence Day Parade. Chatham Main donated the flat bed truck used to construct the float. The weather threatening, but heavy rains held off until the work was finished. However, temperature  was very hot.

Ron got into the picture, taken by Karen. It was nice to sit for a few minutes.

The decorated float looked very nice with the plants donated by Coviellos of Madison. Humidity was really high.

Annual Kiwanis-Rotary Picnic July 1, 2014

On July 1, 2014 the Annual Chatham Kiwanis -Rotary picnic was held at the home of the Kiwanis President. Everyone had a wonderful time.