The Prez sez . . .

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

   With Prez Paul on vacation, Prez Elect Steve Hagerty reminded everyone to sign up for the District Governor's Official Visit!  Today will be the last day to sign up!                        

   The Prez Paul adventure up date - someplace in the Pacific Ocean.

     Next week:  Flag Salute by Tom Slaughter, and Invocation by Jim Edwards.        

 Special Election: Howard Backer reviewed the history of our relationship with Patina Catering, and a motion was made to increase our weekly luncheon cost from nine dollars per week to $13/week.  It was a unanimous decision in favor of accepting the $2 increase in the cost of weekly meals.   

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1-Inter-Club on Friday, February 24, 2006 with Glendale.

2- Next Week's Program:  Marguerite Cooper, Retired Diplomat from the American Foreign Service.

3- Flintridge Prep Key Club Take-Over on March 8.

4- Don't forget to put a donation into the tubs on your table got Children's Hospital fund.

FROSTY’S SLA REPORT

Frank Ragazzi had a heart attack followed by Angioplasty (two Stents).  Will be in recovery for two to three months.

THE PROGRAM

Rose Queen and Royal Court and TR Committee Members
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Rose Queen and Royal Court

            Queen Camille Clark

            Princess Carolyn Loo

            Princess Michelle Corral

            Princess Eliza Walper

            Princess Alyssa Jones

            Princess Rachel Geragos

            Princess Shannon Bowman

Tournament of Roses Committee Members

            Dana Coates

            Garrett Kreditor

Rick Nassif

            Ricj Chenin

The girls were very poised, and all had some great experiences to share with us.  They were a delight, as always!

Ed led the club members in a rousing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart"!

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Clyde Hemphill had a happy $5 for everyone who called to wish him well following his "Procedure"

Mary Gant for Clyde's recovery, and for Daryal and Joel Peterson for stepping up to co-chair the Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting fund raiser.   

Patsy Christianson for Howard and Clyde's recovery.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:  piano tunes by Tom Burrows, and Ed Moulton leading , Welcome Welcome, Happy Birthday, Hi Neighbor and Hail Kiwanis

Opening: flag salute by Scott Fuller, and inspiration by Mary Gant

Guests:  Frosty introduced Lou Arana who just showed up!  Get out the application!

            Nita Lutes guest of Husband George, and Rhoda Backer the guest of Howard.

We’ve Missed You and We’re Glad To See You: 

Master of the Cash Box: Jack Dawson

Anniversaries: Clyde Hemphill and wife, Bobbie celebrated their 51st.  Great job!

Birthdays:  Bob Martin turned 80, and celebrated with his 3 kids and 7 Grandchildren in Colorado.

            Carlos Cortez celebrates his birthday 2/22 - TODAY!!

Fines: Missing Kiwanis Pins, and the secret greeter, Steve Hagerty.

Frosty’s Challenge: Frosty - "Carpet Shampoo"

                        Challenger Carl Christensen - "Who Wants To Be A Millionair?"

                        Challenger Joel Peterson - "Push the Outhouse over a cliff was the winner!!  Great job Joel!

Fifty-Fifty Drawing: Daryal Gant

Guest Editor:  Bill Scherkey

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

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  -  Program To Be Announced

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. 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. 29        Sat. Evening  -  Travel Adventure:  Italy

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

May 4          Thu. Evening  -  Board Meeting

May 13        Sat.  -  Soap Box Derby Clinic

May 27        Sat.  -  Soap Box Derby