MONTGOMERY VILLAGE KIWANIS CLUB

2008 White House Christmas Ornament Sale to Benefit First Book We shall have an old-fashioned Christmas Tree for the grandchildren upstairs, and I shall be their Santa Claus myself.” President Benjamin Harrison The 2008 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901), the twenty-third president of the United States. Serving one term from 1889 to 1893, Harrison was a centennial president inaugurated 100 years after George Washington. Inspired by the Harrison family’s Victorian Christmas tree, this 24 karat gold finished ornament interprets the first recorded tree to decorate the White House. The tree, laden with baubles and garland, is a canvas for all sorts of treats and toys. Beneath the tree are the presents the Harrison grandchildren received: a toy train and a wooden sled await Benjamin, Mary’s rosy-cheeked doll sits on a tricycle, and nearby is Marthena’s much wished for dollhouse. A three-foot-high Santa Claus completes the season’s spectacle.

OTHER PROJECTS
We also support Community Clinics Incorporated (one Kiwanian on their board), the Treatment and Learning Centers, and Children's National Medical Center/Children's Miracle Network, and is very actively involved in the American Cancer Society's Damascus Relay For Life.

We presented a check for over $3,000.00 to Relay for Life this year.

EVENTS

2008 Convention Walt Disney World - 6 Members attened.

CHARTER NIGHT 2008

We had a special Charter Night in 2008 that featured karaoke entertainment

YARD SALE 2008 FOR CSAAC

Relay for Life 2008 Damacus - We sold popcorn into the wee hours of the morning.

BOOTH AT RELAY	BOOTH AT RELAY
Car donated to help raise funds	Sol with 2008 car for Relay for Life
Dave Benway with other Relay members of our team 2008	At the start line 2008
Liz & Marv at staff for Relay 2008