Chatham-Madison Kiwanis hold Valentine’s Day Luncheon on February 12

Valerie Olpp (center in photo) organized the February 12 Kiwanis Valentine’s Day Luncheon held at Charlie Brown’s restaurant in Chatham Twp. On the left is Christie Sedita, new Kiwanis member and Branch Manager of Peapack Gladstone Bank in Chatham. On the right is Mary Anne Maloney, Past President of Kiwanis.

John Eyre (Kiwanis President-Elect) and Sally Deatly (Past Kiwanis President) enjoy a cup of coffee before the luncheon.

Betty Anne Keat and Doug Bryant check everyone in at the start of the Luncheon.

Nancy Boucher sells Supermarket gift certificates to raise funds for community charities and scholarships.

Enjoying the social time were (L to R) Marge Ahrens, Dick Ligertwood, Dave Mutchler and Shirley Mutchler.

The luncheon party was enjoyed by everyone and they applauded Valerie and Charlie Brown’s manager Alan Nekoukar for creating the wonderful event.

Announcements: Kiwanis December 14 Meeting at Charlie Brown’s in Chatham

President Dick Plambeck reminded members to let Kiwanis know if their email address, phone number, etc. changes. Stu gave an update on the nuts project. He said sales are going well and his sales goal will be met by the end of the month. Members were urged to buy/sell as many as possible.

Betty Anne Keat said that a CHS Key Club officers’ meeting will be held in Rich Yar’s office at 10:45am on Friday 12/17 (editorial note: this was moved to Thursday). Dick told members that the CHS Key Club asked Kiwanis to submit an ad for the “Gen Rocks” concert program. Members approved purchasing a full page ad.

Joan May announced that sign-up sheets were placed on tables to get a count of the number of members and guests who will attend next week’s annual Christmas meeting, which will be a breakfast at Charlie Brown’s. Dick announced that a board meeting will follow next week’s the breakfast meeting. He also announced that the District Mid-Winter conference will be held Saturday, January 29 at the Somerset Crown Plaza.

Karen Swartz announced that members should start work on finding Tricky Tray items for the “Wines from Around the World” Wine-Tasting event. Detailed Tricky Tray info will be sent to members via email.

Heather Alonge announced that ECLC students will be presenting their Christmas program, “Rhythms of the Season” on Thursday at 12:30 pm.

Kiwanis NJ District Governor Marc Litwack with Nancy Boucher at the December 14, 2010 breakfast meeting held at Charlie Brown’s restaurant.

NJ District Governor Marc Litwack attended the club meeting. This is his first club visit since he suffered a bad fall six months ago in which he was seriously injured. Marc is a member of the Chatham-Madison Kiwanis Club. We admire his determination as he recovers after 9 months at Kessler Rehab and resumes his responsibilities as District Governor. He wished the club continued success enriching the family of man and serving the children of the world.

Colonel Amos Chalif and his wife Margaret attended the meeting. He holds dual club membership and we were happy to see them.

Amos and Margaret Chalif at Charlie Brown's Restaurant in Chatham Twp.

Madison Christmas Parade - Kiwanis Jingle Bells

Chatham-Madison Kiwanis members met Wednesday morning at ABC in Madison for coffee, pastry and to work. (L to R) Betty Anne Keat, Evangeline Lee, AD Duderar, and Joan May assembled 100 “jingle bell” hand-outs for the Madison Christmas Parade.  Kiwanis will march in the November 26 parade. Marchers should assemble at the Madison Ambulance Corps building lot at 5:00 PM.

Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting Held at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant August 3

In August, the Kiwanis Club is holding two luncheon meetings at Charlie Brown’s. Our first meeting was well attended and the food was great. Members could choose between the “Unlimited Farmer’s Market Salad Bar” and a “Special Kiwanis Buffet”. The buffet included chicken-vegetable soup, assorted breads, garden salad, Caesar salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, rice, veggies, mashed potatoes, roast pork tenderloin, parmesan encrusted chicken, and baked salmon with dill sauce. The desert buffet selections included assorted fruits, cheese cake, and ice cream. Coffee, iced tea and water were available. Everyone looks forward to next week’s buffet.