Crofton Club Welcomes Senator, Assists Salvation Army
by Joe Narcavage

Maryland Legislator Addresses Crofton Club

On January 28, the Kiwanis Club of Crofton was honored to have as a guest speaker, Senator Thomas (Mac) Middleton, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee of the Maryland General Assembly. Senator Middleton presented an insider's view of the budgetary crisis facing the State and the related critical economic issues. Issues directly affecting Maryland citizens such as the pending Federal stimulus package and the anticipated affect of last year's referendum on slot machines were discussed. The audience obtained an insight about the operation of a legislative committee from an individual with years of experience with Maryland's financial affairs. A valuable question and answer period followed Senator Middleton's presentation. The club was very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable leader in the State legislature as a guest speaker at so critical a time for the formation of the State's economic policies.

Crofton Club Christmas Project

During the month of December, the Crofton Kiwanis Club assisted the Salvation Army with their annual bell ringing project at the Crofton Station Shopping Center Giant Food store. Approximately 100 hours of Kiwanis members' volunteer time and manpower was used in providing the bell ringers for four weekends at the shopping center. Despite a downturned economy, local residents responded generously by placing hundreds of dollars into the red Salvation Army kettle just before Christmas. This is an ongoing annual project for the Crofton Club, and is headed by member Bruce Jackson.