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2010 Calendar of Events
- March 1 Deadline for Chautauqua Scholarship Program's International Scholarship Applications
- April 1
Deadline for Chautauqua Scholarship Program's Branch Sponsored Applications;
Deadline for
Health Careers Scholarship Applications and North American Indian Scholarship
Applications
- April 30
Deadline for Student Ministry Scholarship Applications
- June 3 - 6,
2010 General Convention
- June 26 - July
23, 2010 Chautauqua Scholarship Program in Session
- July 22, 2010 Order Night
Following the Chautauqua Scholarship Program's departure, and necessary time for clean-up, Open Weeks begin!
Other programs will also be offered:
July 24 - July 31 Clergy Renewal Week
The "Chautauqua
Experience," as always, offers an outstanding program for the 2010
season. The dates and themes for each week are as follows:
Week 5: July 24-31. Picture This: Photography In partnership with
the George Eastman House, the history of photography, its relationship
to culture, the art world, and technological innovations in industry will
be celebrated.
Week 6: July 31 - August 7. Excellence in Public Education: Examines current efforts that are dramatically improving the performance of public education in the United States.
Week 7: August 7 - August 14. Sacred Spaces: What makes space sacred? Religious destinations? Natural or created beauty? Specific happening? This week will explore the confluence of religion, architecture, history, geography and culture. Visit some of the most threatened historically sacred sights of the world.
Week 8: August 14 - August 21. Powering the Future: This week will explore the most promising new innovations and technologies currently in development for sustainable, affordable power.
Week 9: August
21-28. The Supreme Court: Historical analysis of the court and its
most notable Justices, recent decisions, the agenda and the appointment
process.
August 28 - September 2, 2010 New Horizon's Program.
CHAUTAUQUA OPEN WEEKS - SUMMER 2010
The IOKDS has three large houses in Chautauqua, New York, home to the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution. This magical haven offers a wide variety of programs, including musical and recreational entertainment, lectures, religious services and special studies courses. (See www.ciweb.org.) Members may bring their family and friends here during Open Weeks, and stay in the rooms available in the IOKDS houses. Please see the Chautauqua Summer 2010 Calendar of Events for the dates of availability. Reservations may be made by contacting Chautauqua Program Chairman, Betty Myers, by phone at 816-358-5223 or e-mail at pianobjm@aol.com.
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BRANCH
AND CIRCLE ACTIVITIES REPORT
NEBRASKA:
Wide Awake Circle of Sidney is living up to its name. With the help of
generous donations from businesses, organizations and foundations, Circle
members were able to provide food boxes to over 100 families who needed
help during the holidays. The managers and employees of Safeway and Sonny's
Super Foods helped to pack the food boxes and had everything ready for
pick up and delivery by the City of Sidney Street Department. The Circle
is glad to be able to help support families and individuals during critical
times and those who have special needs. Each year prospective members,
including the younger generation, are invited to participate in the important
work being done in the community.
PENNYSLVANIA:
The Circles of Pennsylvania Branch continue to try to gain new members.
President Lillian Rentschler says she is eager to attend Central Council
to gain ideas about increasing membership to share with her members. In
addition, Pennsylvania has invited New Horizons on the Road to conduct
its one-day workshop on June 13. Pennsylvania members LOVE the new Silver
Cross!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
Members from across the country expressed concern for the safety of our
California friends during the recent horrendous fires. Vicki Dusebout,
Leader of Christian Friends Circle of Santa Barbara, reports that they
are fine, although as many as 30,000 people were evacuated, including
her 97-year-old grandmother and King's Daughter, Myrtle Belland. The Dusebouts
took in five familes for three days who brought with them two dogs and
a goldfish. The members of Christian Friends Circle truly are Christian
friends. Appreciation was expressed by Vicki for the firefighters who
came from all over California to lend a hand during this disaster.
TEXAS BRANCH:
Victory Circle of Cleburne pays homage to Mary Lee Browder, an amazing
member that they lost two years ago. Mary Lee instilled her giving spirit
in her children and grandchildren with a holiday tradition that began
as a way of keeping the youngsters busy while the grown-ups prepared Thanksgiving
dinner. The children gathered in the garage each year to plan and rehearse
a play that was performed during the Texas vs.Texas A&M football game.
Each year the event became more elaborate; eventually, a flat-bed trailer
was used as a stage, the children made programs for the plays, and even
sold popcorn to raise money. They donated their proceeds to Goodfellows,
the City Union's Christmas Project. Thank you, Mary Lee, for starting
a tradition that lives on.
VERMONT:
While Vermont Branch struggles with the issues of membership and leadership
that affect many, its circles continue their concern for the future of
The King's Daughters and Sons. Faithful members have "stepped up"
to serve the Branch Executive Board as it contemplates its future. The
good news is that Vermont will be represented at Central Council this
summer. Perhaps the information and training that will be provided there
will enable Vermont Branch to continue its decades of service to others.
VIRGINIA:
Members of Virginia Branch have collected several shopping bags full of
new linens for the houses at Chautauqua, have paid to replace a window
in the Virginia Room, and have contributed toward the purchase of a much-needed
new computer for Headquarters. Many Circles continue their support of
literacy and autism awareness. The Branch recently helped a fifth-grader
from the Mattaponi Indian Reservation raise funds to attend the "People
to People" Junior Ambassador Program in Washsington, D.C. this summer.
This young man will be the first Native American from Virginia to have
this opportunity. The Branch Convention will be held in Richmond in the
fall. A block of time has been reserved on the agenda for the introduction
of the Membership Starter Kit and related materials that will be rolled
out at Central Council.
WISCONSIN:
Wisconsin Branch awards three scholarships each year in the Fox Valley,
and four individual Circles award their own college scholarships each
year. The Branch's Grants Committee offers grants to nonprofit agencies
that are involved with autism and literacy. Grants were awarded this year
for the following programs: Autism: Beaming - support for children with
autism; Goodwill - Beyond Boundaries of Autism; Fox Valley Sibling Support
Network; and Camp Awe Sum. Literacy: Appleton Area School District; Fox
Valley Literacy Coalition; First Book Fox Valley - books for children;
and Fox Valley Humane Association - kids reading to canines. The Wisconsin
Branch Meals on Wheels Committee continues to be the volunteer sponsor
of this program.
Thanks to all of you who have submitted information on your work since my last report in February. I hope all of you will read this update to see how hard our Branches and Circles continue to work to support both local and International projects. Please be sure to read the last page because I'm requesting information from all of you which will be used to recognize individuals, Circles, and Branches at Central Council in July.
Nancy Barret, Membership Extension Committee Chair
TO: BRANCH PRESIDENTS AND INDEPENDENT CIRCLE LEADERS
Please take a few minutes to provide the information requested below which will be used to award citations at Central Council. The information may be mailed to me at: 7159 Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, or eMailed to chrissybarret@msn.com. The deadline is JULY 4, at the latest. Thanks for helping the Membership Extension Committee recognize your work. IHN, Nancy Barret
Branch_____________________________ or Independent Circle if appropriate__________________________
Have you admitted any new members since dues were submitted in January
2009? If so, how many___________
(I have this information up to January 2009)
Has your Branch started
any new Circles since the last Convention (May 2008)? Please list:
Senior Circles_________________________________________
Junior Circles__________________________________________
If you are not in
an organized Branch, has your area started new circles since May 2008?
Please list:
Senior Circles__________________________________________
Junior Circles___________________________________________
Unsung Hero: If you wish to recognize a member who has served above and beyond the call of duty (people in the trenches who never seek rewards/recognition), please provide this information:
Name__________________________
Circle__________________Branch_______________
Approximate length of service in KDS_____________________
Reason for Nomination:
Signed_____________________________________________________
