WEEKLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MUSIC:
Tom
Burrows on Piano
and Ed Moulton led us in God Bless America.
OPENING:
The
pledge of allegiance was led by Carl Christensen, and
the inspiration was presented by Chuck Gulick.
Guests
were introduced—Pamela Towery, daughter of Lloyd
Welch, and Bill Hackett, representing Assemblyman
Anthony Portantino. Ed Moulton led us in ”Hi
Neighbor.”
Lloyd and Pamela
Kyle
The
cash box handler was Kevork Aposhian, who collected
from members without their Kiwanis pins, and those who had
not shaken the hand of the “secret” greeter, guest and
speaker, Lt. Gov. Heinrich Keifer.
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
Birthdays were announced for
Rion Zimmerman, George Lutes and Dr. Al Perry,
Sr.
Anniversaries were revealed of
Joel Smith, Jack Dawson, and Jim Edwards.
KUDOS
President Nick Berkuta presented a well-deserved
“Kudo” bar to Wendy Smith for producing our “Comedy
Night” social and fund-raising event at the La Canada
country club
Happy and Sad bucks
Happy/Sad bucks were forked-over by:
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Jim Edwards—Wife’s son is
now a coach for UCLA. (Ouch)
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Tom Slaughter for Pat
Anderson’s new car.
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Mary Gant for Pat
Anderson being named one of the “Fifty Fabulous
Women of the San Gabriel
Valley.”
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Tom Burrows for being
able to move back home seven weeks after the rains.
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Carl Johnson for losing
25 pounds by laying off sodas. (Duuuuuhhhh.)
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Brian Fuller for Scottish
Heritage Tartan Day (no kilt).
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Wendy Smith for Linda
Magarian’s heavy duty work putting-on the Comedy
Night, and arranging our Happy Hours.
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Mary Ann Berkuta for
Nick’s ability to abandon his scooter.
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Carl Christensen for no
one noticing his stature near the dais had shrunk.
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Dave Spence, recognizing
Don Voss as the new Mayor, bless his heart.
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Nick Berkuta, also for
losing the scooter, and soon the boot.
Announcements:
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Bill Hackett presented president Nick Berkuta
California state
government recognitions for his work leading the club in
assisting the city with rain relief efforts. There was
a state assembly certificate signed by Assemblyman
Anthony Portantino and a state senate plaque signed
by Carol Liu, both of whom are members of our
club.
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. Brian Fuller appealed for volunteers to do the weekly bulletins.
(C’mon, people—step up. )
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Bill Watts offered an interclub upcoming with the La Canada
High School Key Club.
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Nick Berkuta announced that the club had received
recognition by Cal-Nev-Ha for a successful interclub
“Round-Robin patch for last year.
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Joel Smith—don’t forget the work-day Sunday at the
Community Center.
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Linda Magarian said not to miss our Happy Hour at the New
Moon, this coming Friday at
5:00. (Last person there pays for all drinks. It’s in the by-laws)
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Pat Anderson reminded us of the Chamber Mixer next Thursday
at Kobeissi Properties,
5:30.
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Pat Luangeaktrakul told us of “Going Green Day,” Sat April
17, at Citibank, 2350
Honolulu, 10:00 – 2:00.
Drop by.
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Bob Wallace stood in for Howard Baker, reminding us
to put a few bills in the Dr. Training collection cans
on our tables.
Program
Our Lt.
Gov., Heinrich Keifer received standing applause, and
was our program speaker for the day. Heinrich gave
inspirational remarks around certain themes important to
Kiwanis at every level.
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Membership growth—this is “growth month” emphasized by Kiwanis
International
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He outlined seven steps designed to help our community and the club,
all stressing attitude, behavior and commitment.
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Heinrich also stressed the importance of a community survey to
assist the club in planning what to prioritize, things
to continue, things to discontinue, and programs to
start.
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He encouraged member attendance at the international convention in
Las Vegas, where
many important issues will be discussed and decided.
OTHER INFORMATION
50/50 Drawing
the lucky winner was Al Restivo! (Must sell tickets
next week.)
This
week’s reporter was Daryal Gant
Secret
Greeter was the speaker, Heinrich Keifer
Our
webmaster and newsletter editor is Jeb Long/
Our
Photographer this week is Al Restivo.
Our
Newsletter Coordinator is Brian Fuller
