The Prez sez . . .

    “A life not lived for others is not a life.”  John Wooden  

      Steve Hagerty sitting in for a traveling Paul Westmoreland    reminded all about the March 5^th Governor’s Luncheon, there is a sign-up sheet available.  Ed Moulton encouraged all to attend as he will be leading the singing and wants the entire Division to know ‘Come on Kiwanis,’

   Next President Elect Steve introduced Howard Backer to present the resolution to increase the cost of meals due to the raise in cost to us from Patina.  We will vote next week on this resolution and below is the Proposal that the Board of Directors has approved and is seeking approval of from the Club.

  “Paul Westmoreland, Clyde Hemphill and Howard Backer have been following up on a request by Patina Catering to increase the cost of the luncheons served to the Club.  As a background we first started dealing with Patina in the month of June, 2002 and Patina agreed to charge the Club $9 which was the same price that had been charged by Arbor Crest Catering.  Descanso Gardens changed from Arbor Crest Catering to Patina Catering as the exclusive caterer at the Gardens.  Since that time there has not been a change in the amount charged by Patina.  Patina has suggested that we increase the amount that we pay to $13.  For this amount we will get a salad, a vegetable or a starch, a protein, fruit, cookies (brownies not included) and iced tea and coffee for $13.

  Kiwanis would pass the $13 cost through to the members which would result in a $2 increase for meals billed to active members and spouses and to meals for guests.  As a result of this change we estimate that the income of the Club would be reduced by approximately $2,000 per year.  The Board will determine if we can reduce other expenses including the amount transferred to the Foundation to offset this loss of revenue.

   The Board of Directors has approved the proposed arrangement with Patina and that this resolution be submitted to the membership for approval of the assessment of $13 per meal.”                             

     Next week:  Flag Salute by Scott Fuller and Invocation by Mary Gant.                                      

ANNOUNCEMENTS

…….Harriett Hammons – Thanked the 12 members who attended Glendale Kiwanis ‘Day at the Races’; said books have been presented to the class at Union Avenue Elementary School; reported that Jim Ackland will become a tutor at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary, where Harriet also tutors.  Bravo to these two.  On March 10^th the big Boy Scout Auction will be presented, see Harriett for details and tickets.

……..Deborah Weirick disclosed that the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA is in the middle of their annual campaign to raise money for children and families that could not otherwise participate in programs.  Both Jim Ackland and Tom Slaughter are working on this campaign.  There were envelopes on the back table for those who would like to donate to this worthy cause.

……..Diane Delle Valle told us that next week we will be hosts to the Rose Queen and her Court and the following week Marguerite Cooper a retired U.S. Diplomat will speak.  Two terrific programs, not to be missed.

……..Bachy Bachmeyer reminded us all to drop a dollar or two in the containers on the table for the Children’s Hospital.

……...Bob Wallace informed us of a fund raiser tonight to benefit the Roger Barkley Center at Round Table Pizza, just mention the Center when you order your pizza whether eating in or taking out.

FROSTY’S SLA REPORT

…….Dr. Frosty reported on Clyde Hemphill who had two stints placed in his arteries in the heart last Friday; one was plastic, the other was steel since that artery was 100% blocked.  We all wish Clyde a speedy recovery because there’s so much for him to do here!

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Bob Wallace happily presented a permanent badge to Joel Peterson.  We are sure that Joel gets the award for speed, or lack there of, for receiving his badge, Joel was inducted 3 years ago or so.  Welcome Joel!
 

THE PROGRAM

…….Jeraldine Sanders, best seller author of the book ‘Love Boats’ gave us a delightful talk on her travel through life from being a mom and having to figure a way to support her family first by simply lying her way into to the modeling business and then into being a Hostess and Tour Director on cruise ships.  Jeraldine kept us entertained with her many, many stories.  Her letters home became the basis of her books after her own mother sent some of the letters to a book publisher.  Her book was turned into a ‘Movie or the Week’ on TV and then into the very popular ‘Love Boat’ series that ran for 10 years.  Jeraldine has studied astrology, palmistry, and many other related fields.  She concluded her talk by stating that ‘you tend to move toward whatever you dwell on’ thus reminding us that we somewhat control our destinies.  

Diane announced at the conclusion of the program that Jeraldine generously brought her books for sale, the wholesale cost is $3 and the books then were sold to the club members for $6 with the club keeping the profit of $3 per book.  Thank you Jeraldine

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Theo Abelman gave a Happy $5  for once again being elected as an honorary member of our club.

Ed Moulton gave a Happy $20 for their house being completely sold, and at a profit!!

Jack Dawson gave a buck  to request of anyone for the donation of a sofa for the foreman of the Dawson Co., Joel made the donation.  Jack was Happy.

Mary Gant gave a Happy $5 for Jack and Barbara Dawson being such great Hosts this past weekend and was happy that she was able to sit still and not socialize for 20 minutes before the meeting so lots of folk, including Daryal, would have to cough up a buck since she was Secret Greeter.

Daryal Gant gave a Happy buck because he and Mary had gone with Dee and Fraser Draper to the Ronald Reagan Library last Monday and recommends all visit this fascinating Library and Museum, you can even walk through the Air Force 1 that was in service during the Reagan White House years.

Tom Burrows gave a Happy $10 for the fashion show that Girl Scout Troop 185 put on using handicapped girls as the models.  Tom said as he reviewed the video later there was a catch in his throat for the kindness he saw from his granddaughter and her troop.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:  piano tunes by Tom Burrows, Ed Moulton leading The Star Spangled Banner in honor of the Olympics, and Come on Kiwanis.

Opening: flag salute by Linda Magarian, and inspiration by Bill Watts, a beautiful story about a Cherokee grandfather and his grandson.

Guests:  Val Clark who was introduced by John Parady and John said a Membership Application has been given to Val.

Master of the Cash Box:  Bill Watts

Anniversaries:  None

Birthdays:  None

Fines:  No pin and not shaking the hand of the Secret Greeter, about 90% of attendees had to pay for the latter.

Frosty’s Challenge:  Told one  about a Man and a teacher; then Lloyd Welch tried to outdo him with a Rumsfield/Bush joke; but the winner was Bachy Bachmeyer about an elderly gent in Florida feeding an alligator at his pond that a few young ladies were skinny-dipping in.

Fifty-Fifty Drawing:  Tom Stafford

Presentations:  Terrific Kids from Palm Crest

Guest Editor:  Mary Gant

OFFICERS for 2005-2006

President – Paul Westmoreland  ~  President-Elect – Steve Hagerty

Vice President – Diane DellaValle  ~  Secretary – Bill Scherkey  ~  Treasurer – Howard Backer

Immediate Past President – Daryal Gant

DIRECTORS for 2005-2006

Nick Berkuta   ~   Carl Christensen   ~   Clyde Hemphill   ~   Mike Leininger

Jeb Long   ~   George Lutes  ~   Linda Magarian   ~   Melinda Thompson   ~   Lloyd Welch

CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS for 2005-2006

Attendance – George Lutes   ~   Finance & Investment – Karl Johnson   ~   Historian – Bob Martin Hospitality & Welfare – Frosty Boyd   ~   House – Mel Wilson   ~   InterClubs – Steve Hagerty

New Member Acquisition and Retention – Jim Ackland   ~   Membership Records – Bob Wallace

Music – Ed Moulton   ~   Newsletter – Melinda Thompson   ~   Parliamentarian – Clyde Hemphill

Programs – Diane DellaValle   ~   Publicity – Open   ~   Sick-Lame-Ailing - Frosty Boyd

Social – Harriet Hammons   ~   Spiritual Aims and Human Understanding – Charles Broberg

Web-site – Jeb Long

FOUNDATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN for 2005-2006

Children’s Literacy Project – Harriet Hammons   ~   Community Services – Mike Leininger

Fund Raising – Open   ~   International Understanding – Hal Crockett

Soap Box Derby – Joel Smith   ~   Travel Adventures – Bob Wallace

Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting – Open   ~   Youth Services – Bachy Bachmayer

- Sponsored Youth -

LCHS Key Club – Ken Lowe   ~   Flintridge Prep Key Club – Joan Peters   ~   Builders Club – Open

K-Kids – George Lutes & Steve Hagerty  ~  Terrific Kids – Pat Flynn and Deborah Weirick

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada meets every Wednesday at Noon

Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens – 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, CA  91011

P.O. Box 33, La Cañada, CA  91012

Website:  http://lacanadakiwanis.org

LONG-TERM CALENDAR

Feb. 22       Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Rose Queen and Court

Mar. 1         Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  American Foreign Service

Mar. 2         Thu. Evening  -  Board Meeting

Mar. 5         Sun.  -  Kiwanis District Governor's Visit 

Mar. 8         Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Flintridge Prep Key Club

Mar. 11       Sat.  -  Total K Day

Mar. 14       Tue. Evening Meeting  -  InterClub with Sunland-Tujunga Kiwanis

Mar. 15       Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Glendale Humane Society

Mar. 22       Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  State of the City

Mar. 25       Sat. Evening  -  Travel Adventure:  Natural Wonders of the SE Seabord

Mar. 29       Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Monkeying Around on Three Continents

Apr. 5          Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Social Security, Part D

Apr. 6          Thu. Evening  -  Board Meeting

Apr. 11        Tue. Evening  -  InterClub with Jewel City Kiwanis

Apr. 12        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Mission to Fiji

Apr. 19        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Construction of the Disney Concert Hall by Gil Garcetti

Apr. 26        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Identity Theft

Apr. 29        Sat. Evening  -  Travel Adventure:  Italy

May 3          Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  LCHS Key Club "Take Over" Day 

May 4          Thu. Evening  -  Board Meeting

May 10        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Clergy Recognition Day

May 13        Sat.  -  Soap Box Derby Clinic

May 17        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Boy Scouts Update

May 24        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  La Cañadan of the Year

May 27        Sat.  -  Soap Box Derby

May 31        Wed. Lunch Meeting  -  Membership Refresher Program

Jun. 1         Thu. Evening  -  Board Meeting