November 5 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
We are pleased to welcome Eric W. Johnston, CFP®, President of InFocus Financial Advisors, to speak on “Effective Strategies for Seniors to Transfer Funds to Younger Generations.” With over 30 years of experience helping families with retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate matters, Eric will share practical, tax-aware ways to pass wealth while preserving legacy and minimizing risk.
You can contact Eric at ericj@retireinfocus.com or at 410.677.4848
November 12 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
One meeting of the month will be devoted to Kiwanis activities. At these meetings we will do mixer/scramble seating so that members can get to know each other. On November 12, Jim Maratea, Scholarship Commitee Chair, will provide an overview of the Committee and the process of awarding scholarships to graduating seniors from the three Worcester County public high schools. Members may also be asked to help out with tasks to support upcoming events.
November 15 - Assateague Room, 8 - 11 a.m.
Our last Pancake Breakfast of the year will be on November 15 from 8 - 11 a.m. in the Assateague Room. More details can be found here.
November 19 - Bad Monkey, West Ocean City, 8:15 a.m.
Our offsite meeting on November 19 is planned for Bad Monkey in West Ocean City. Please plan to arrive at 8:15 to be seated; orders will be taken at 8:30. Breakfast will be full price, ordered off their "Beautiful Breakfast" menu here.
November 26 - No meeting
There will be no Kiwanis meeting on November 26. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 3 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
The first meeting of the month will be devoted to Kiwanis activities. This will include committee meetings, members discussing what they do for the Club, and presentation of the Kiwanian of the Month award. At these meetings we will do mixer/scramble seating so that members can get to know each other. More details about the December 3 meeting will be provided as soon as they are available.
December 10 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
We are pleased to welcome Jerrona Smith, Regional Director for Lower Shore CASA. Jerrona holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from the University of Phoenix. Introduced to CASA in 2004, she has since served as a volunteer, staff support, director, and now leads efforts on the Lower Shore. Lower Shore CASA advocates for children involved in the court system due to abuse or neglect, ensuring each has a voice, a volunteer, and a path toward a safe, permanent home.
For more information about CASA, you can contact jsmith@lifecrisiscenter.org or 443.782.3585.
December 17 - Assateague Room, 8 a.m.
Our member Holiday Party will be a potluck breakfast on December 17. In order to avoid excess food, we will set up a SignUpGenius schedule where you can sign up to help set up, bring drinks, cold food, hot food, dessert, or help clean up.
December 24 and December 31 - No meetings
There will be no Kiwanis meeting on December 24 or December 31. Happy Holidays!