Sunday, November 7, 2010
Va. Bankers Association CEO addresses Nov. 1 meeting
Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the Virginia Banker's Association addressed our club at the Nov. 1 meeting. Whitehurst touched on the subjects such as the causes of the mortgage meltdown and the scope of regulatory reform banks now face. He noted that the 2,319 page Dodd-Frank Act had no reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac or of the ratings agencies, two causes of the collapse. The act did address subprime lending, but the "markets had already figured that out." He also warned that this act could cause prices for consumers to rise as companies' compliance costs will rise, options will be limited and also price controls will be instituted.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Photos from our golf tournament
Our 11th annual golf tournament to benefit Camp Littlehawk was a huge success raising approximately $40,000 for the summer camp and was featured in the Times-Dispatch. We have posted some of the pictures below. There are many more pictures, check out our Facebook page to see more. Search "Kiwanis Club of Richmond."
We would like to congratulate our winning team from KPMG with a winning net score of 46!!
We would like to congratulate our winning team from KPMG with a winning net score of 46!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Radio at War
At our Oct. 18 meeting, the club heard from two voices of Richmond radio speak about "radio at war" and their experiences broadcasting overseas during times of conflict.
WRVA's Paul Bottoms and 107.3-FM's Tony Booth, who both broadcast for the Armed Forces Radio Network during their time in the military, talked about the censorship they encountered during their broadcasts and also the "pirate radio" station that would pop up on frequencies supposedly reserved for emergency communications.
For example, they could never say they "napalm", but could refer to it as an "incendiary device." Bottoms said they couldn't mention the invasions of Laos and Cambodia or drug use among troops and had to refer to South Vietnam as the Republic of Vietnam. Some of Paul Harvey's broadcasts would have to be edited before going out over the air. The two also said their edited reports added to confusion for soldiers as they would also receive newspapers from home telling different sides of the story.
They also mentioned some of the songs that they would either have to edit before play or not allowed to be played at all such as Bob Dylan's "Lady Lady Lady" and Peter, Paul and Mary's "Where Have All the Flowers Gone."
The censorship and the inability to play music that pleased everyone caused pirate radio stations to pop up throughout the time, they said.
Booth and Bottoms also played public service announcements that played during the time in place of commercials that reminded troops to not use drugs and other helpful reminders.
WRVA's Paul Bottoms and 107.3-FM's Tony Booth, who both broadcast for the Armed Forces Radio Network during their time in the military, talked about the censorship they encountered during their broadcasts and also the "pirate radio" station that would pop up on frequencies supposedly reserved for emergency communications.
For example, they could never say they "napalm", but could refer to it as an "incendiary device." Bottoms said they couldn't mention the invasions of Laos and Cambodia or drug use among troops and had to refer to South Vietnam as the Republic of Vietnam. Some of Paul Harvey's broadcasts would have to be edited before going out over the air. The two also said their edited reports added to confusion for soldiers as they would also receive newspapers from home telling different sides of the story.
They also mentioned some of the songs that they would either have to edit before play or not allowed to be played at all such as Bob Dylan's "Lady Lady Lady" and Peter, Paul and Mary's "Where Have All the Flowers Gone."
The censorship and the inability to play music that pleased everyone caused pirate radio stations to pop up throughout the time, they said.
Booth and Bottoms also played public service announcements that played during the time in place of commercials that reminded troops to not use drugs and other helpful reminders.
Golf tournament donates $40,000 to Camp Littlehawk
It comes as no surprise with the great weather of the 11th Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament to benefit came great results to raise money for Camp Littlehawk.
As noted in the Oct. 16 Richmond Times-Dispatch, the club donated $40,000 to Camp Littlehawk as a result of the golf tournament.
The club thanks the hard work of the golf committee who make this event an annual success.
As noted in the Oct. 16 Richmond Times-Dispatch, the club donated $40,000 to Camp Littlehawk as a result of the golf tournament.
The club thanks the hard work of the golf committee who make this event an annual success.
Oct. 18 Annoucements
A few new volunteer opportunites were announced at our Oct. 18 meeting:
1) Jim Irby is heading up a group to volunteer at the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on Nov. 13 and man a water stop.
2) The William Byrd Community House "Lunch Buddies" program is looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Richard Hendricks.
3) Bill Steele announced that the WBCH is taking a field trip to a pumpkin patch and that approximately 10 volunteers are needed on Oct. 27
4) Ian Nimmo said volunteers are still needed at the Clark Springs Elementary School reading program. The regular spots are full, but "pinch hitters" are still needed.
5) The annual fall clean up at Camp Littlehawk is Saturday, Oct. 23 and eight to 10 helpers are needed.
1) Jim Irby is heading up a group to volunteer at the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on Nov. 13 and man a water stop.
2) The William Byrd Community House "Lunch Buddies" program is looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Richard Hendricks.
3) Bill Steele announced that the WBCH is taking a field trip to a pumpkin patch and that approximately 10 volunteers are needed on Oct. 27
4) Ian Nimmo said volunteers are still needed at the Clark Springs Elementary School reading program. The regular spots are full, but "pinch hitters" are still needed.
5) The annual fall clean up at Camp Littlehawk is Saturday, Oct. 23 and eight to 10 helpers are needed.
Virginia War Memorial Adds New Educational Wing
At our Oct. 11 meeting, John Hatfield discussed the many new exciting changes that have taken place at the Virginia War Memorial.
Hatfield, executive director of the memorial, said the landmark "belongs to all Virginians" and that it "honor's its vets unlike any other memorial in the U.S." with its location overlooking the James River and the downtown Richmond skyline.
Dedicated in 1956, it stands to honor the Virginians who have given the ultimate sacrifice in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf.
Hatfield said the memorial began to fall into disrepair in the 1990's and the 200-seat auditorium was all the space visitors had at the memorial.
The memorial recently opened the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Educational Center, an 18,000 square foot addition that allows the memorial to expand its educational offerings and adds to the experience for visitors.
He said they have added educational programming such as seminars and documentaries, including the award-winning "Virginians at War", an interview film series with Virginia veterans which he called "hard hitting and emotional." There also is a 800-seat amphitheater as part of the updated facilities as well. The center and memorial also aim to educate middle school and high school students to the history of our state and veterans at war.
Hatfield, executive director of the memorial, said the landmark "belongs to all Virginians" and that it "honor's its vets unlike any other memorial in the U.S." with its location overlooking the James River and the downtown Richmond skyline.
Dedicated in 1956, it stands to honor the Virginians who have given the ultimate sacrifice in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf.
Hatfield said the memorial began to fall into disrepair in the 1990's and the 200-seat auditorium was all the space visitors had at the memorial.
The memorial recently opened the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Educational Center, an 18,000 square foot addition that allows the memorial to expand its educational offerings and adds to the experience for visitors.
He said they have added educational programming such as seminars and documentaries, including the award-winning "Virginians at War", an interview film series with Virginia veterans which he called "hard hitting and emotional." There also is a 800-seat amphitheater as part of the updated facilities as well. The center and memorial also aim to educate middle school and high school students to the history of our state and veterans at war.
1st District Councilman and Kiwanian Bruce Tyler Addresses Club on State of the City
Tyler noted improvement in two areas of the city - public schools and safer neighborhoods. He noted that all schools are accredited now and that is up from 25% a few years ago.
In terms of goals for the city, he said Richmond needed to continue to improve its infrastructure and said that there would need to be several hundred millions of dollars over the next five years to get the infrastructure where it needs to be to compliment the great cultural facilities the city has such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Center Stage, the James River and the Richmond Sports Backers.
Tyler also stated his goals for a efficient, effective government by implementing the audits put in place by auditor Umesh Dalal and to be more competitive with the surrounding localities in terms of real estate tax rate.
He also wanted to continue to improve a vibrant downtown area and note the improvement and increase in population during the last 25 years and to continue to work with VCU a partner to continue that transformation.
Tyler said the biggest challenges for the city are the amount of poverty and the high rate of teen pregnancy.
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