Kent CBG meets every Thursday at 7:30 A.M. at:
150 Scheeler Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-0778
This month’s meeting information:
Our meetings will be informal and the floor will be open to all general issues.
We meet in the dining room on the first floor of the hotel.
Thursday at 7:30 A.M.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
150 Scheeler Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
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Our Upcoming Speakers and our recent past Speakers:
Augst 23rd, 2018
Meet the first three of the six total
candidates running for
Kent County Commissioner seats:
Bob Jacob
Tom Mason
William Short
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August 16th, 2018
Come and hear one of the States Attorney Candidates Bryan DiGregory, tell us about why he is running for office and what he would do if elected.
Are there any changes planned?
What makes the States Attorney's job special?
August 9th, 2018
All 4 Board of Education Candidates will be in attendance. Find out how they differ from one another. Decide how to vote in the upcoming election.
August 2nd 2018
David White, Chairman of the Council of the Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning, WC-ALL, will present advance information about this highly popular adult learning experience in Chestertown.
July 29th, 2018
Airleee Johnson and Rosemary Granillo will address us with the ongoing work of the Social Action Committee chaired by Airlee and the Local Management Board directed by Rosemary.
Both of these entities seek to help our fellow citizens in related ways, both through government and the non-profit sector.
Follow this for the Social Action Committee:
https://www.facebook.com/events/367569120371732/
Follow this for details on the Local Management Board:
https://www.kentchamber.org/member-directory/kent-county-local-management-board/
These are important entities in the local area and need the understanding and support of our citizens.
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July 19th, 2018
David Foster, member of Chestertown City Council will address the group on tax sharing fairness with a thorough explanation of the "Tax Differential" which should help support Chestertown with a share of county collected taxes. Currently, there is no sharing of such funds and it is needed.
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July 12th, 2018
We are hosting Bob Kramer, blogger and write who writes on the Delphi Forums under Subtle sub Version II. He will address:
1. The race for county commissioner.
2. Economic development and where will we be in 10 years
3. Local government efficiency: consolidating town and county government with Howard County as a model.
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July 5th, 2018
We will have a round table discussion with any and all Kent CBG participants about current events and brainstorm about potential good speakers and ideas for educating ourselves. These are always entertaining and productive. Please join us.
June 28th, 2018
Meet with Glenn Wilson, President of the Kent County United Way. Glenn is also President of Chesapeake Bank.
What are the goals of the United Way nationally and locally? What are the issues between local and national leaders in the organization? How does a large charity react to local issues? What is the impact of the nationwide character of the United Way when it comes down to our county level? How is the process of getting people to contribute enhanced by such a large charitable entity?
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June 21st, 2018
Sue Basener, Board Chair, The Kent County Food Pantry.
The Kent County Food Pantry provides supplemental food to persons with limited incomes. The Pantry’s goal is to ensure that all qualified clients in Kent County receive sufficient non-perishable food to meet their basic nutritional needs.
Eligibility is determined by Kent County’s Department of Social Services, by local clergy, schools, law enforcement, and other caring individuals in the County.
June 14th, 2018
Tess Hogans, Garfield Center, Executive Director
A life-long resident of Kent County, Hogans attended Kent School and graduated from Gunston Day School. Hogans went on to major in theater and dance studies at Wheaton College and was the recipient of the college’s 2010 award for excellence in acting. Hogans returned to Chestertown and began teaching drama part time for grades sixth through 12th at the Maven Academy in Annapolis. Along with her executive director responsibilities, Hogans continues to lead the Garfield’s Playmakers’ Summer Theatre Camp. She is involved with the Chestertown HP Festival having served on its board since the festival’s inception in 2014 and now as the current president of the festival board.
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June 7th, 2018
Nancy Bedell, Our local expert in charge of hospital transitions will come and share her extensive experience on a topic that should be important to all participants.
There are many complex options after a hospital stay is over. Many people face solving this problem without proper understanding of the issues and end up back in the hospital way too quickly.
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May 24th, and May 31, 2018
Primary candidates for Kent County Commissioners:
On the 24th, we host Bob Jacob, Wm Short, and Aaron Bramble.
On the 31st, we host Tom Mason and Jim Luff.
Become an informed voter. Hear them speak, ask them questions, make up your own mind. We hope to see many folks turn out for these two important dates.
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May 17th, 2018
Andy Meehan and Bryan DiGregory, both are candidates running in the primary election for States Attorney. What are they offering? Why are they running? Come and find out....
May 10th, 2018
The Kent County News published the following on 2-20-2018:
Sam Shoge will deliver his message on Kent County development and the building of the bridge,
"Shoge grew and resides still in Chestertown. He served one term on the Chestertown council, from 2014 to 2017.
Development that isn't agricultural or small business is also a great concern to both Shoge and all county residents. Hear the statistics and know the facts.
Come and hear a point of view which fact based and clearly stated. We need to understand where we are and what the entire community needs to plan.
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May 3rd, 2018
Jay Jacobs, our local House of Delegates member will give us the scoop on what has been described in the press as a highly productive session of our legislature.
What does that mean to us? Plan to attend and find out more.
April 26th, 2018
Trey Hill, a major local farmer will discuss AG issues in Kent. We often hear about keep Kent rural and pristine. We also hear about potential urbanization and commercial development. Get a perspective from a successful agricultural businessman who knows what it is all about.
April 19th, 2018
Mary Ellen Valliant will give us all advice on investments and how to plan our financial futures. Balancing the defensive posture with generation of income is the battle we all are most curious to investigate. Come learn with us.
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April 12, 2018
David Keating who is currently teaching a class at WC-ALL named "Its not your father's Oldsmobile" will speaking to Kent CBG to update us on how much our cars have changed and maybe a bit about what the future holds in our love affair with the car.
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April 5, 2018
Andy McCown of Echo Hill Outdoor School will tell us all about what his school's programs do for those who attend.
Echo Hill Outdoor School’s mission is to provide students with positive experiences in the outdoors that are exciting, interesting, and fun. Through our programs, students learn more about the wonders of nature, the value of history, and the diversity of individual qualities.
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