The La Kiwanian The Weekly Bulletin of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club Serving the Children of the World
Wednesday,  June 21, 2006
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada meets every Wednesday at Noon – Visitors Welcome Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens  –  1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, CA  91011

Upcoming Events

June 28 Canine Demonstration by the Glendale Police Department Wednesday Lunch Meeting at Descanso July 5 SAUDI ARABIA Brenda Gant Wednesday Lunch Meeting at Descanso July 12 MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN Ty Ritter Wednesday Lunch Meeting at Descanso August 27 SUMMER SOCIAL Sunday Afternoon September 17 WINE AND GOURMET FOOD TASTING Sunday Afternoon at LCF Memorial Park Click on the following button to view the long term calendar

 

The Prez sez . . .

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

• Welcome to all, Scouts, Parents, Scout Leaders, and other guests.

• Reminded all to register for the District Convention in San Diego, August 17-19.  If you register before the end of June there is a registration discount.  Lt. Gov. Laurel Patric will host a Hospitality Suite there, be sure to join in the Division fun.
   

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Pat Anderson announced the Tri-Chamber Mixer to be held at the Valley Sun tomorrow, June 22, where food from Los Gringos Locos will be served along with their Mai-Tai Bar.  Too, Pat had a schedule from Charter Communications with all the information regarding the showing of the LCF Fiesta Parade.  Pat reported that ‘we’ looked real good, like professionals.

Gigi Schlueter, Silent Auction Chair for the 2006 Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting event asked that members think of donations they can make to assure that this event is a success.  Gigi suggested that anywhere you have your services done; hair dresser/barber, manicurist, masseuse, etc; or if you are on vacation ask the resort, hotel, restaurant or wherever you are to donate a gift certificate.  If you would rather just make a contribution it is suggested a bottle of your favorite wine costing $15+.  Last year the income was $6,000 and Gigi hopes to top that.

Ed Moulton reminded that the Club will have a Talent Show on July 19^th and he asks for all to think of a talent they can perform.  Ed says Tom Burrows, chair of this event, would like to have a Barber Shop Quartet and ask all the men to sing one line of a song, Ed was pleased.  Ed then asked all the women to sing the same line and immediately decided that only the men qualified to perform!

Clyde Hemphill stated that another successful Pet Vaccination Clinic occurred  last Thursday because of all who turned out to volunteer.  Clyde thanked all who participated.

Diane Delle Valle announced that next week’s program would be a Canine Demonstration by the Glendale Police Department.  Diane urged all members not going to the convention in Montreal to come out and support this exciting program

FROSTY’S SLA REPORT

Carl Gieseke continues about the same; Dick DeGrey is holding his own, and Hal Thomas while he suffers from colon cancer it is treatable and Hal is doing better.  All these members appreciate cards, calls and visits.

THE PROGRAM 

Harriet Hammons stated that she was very happy to be part of this particular program because her son was an Eagle Scout and her daughter was a Gold Scout.  Harriet works all over the LA area and she stated that the Crescenta Valley area was one of the strongest Scouting areas in the nation. 

Harriet then introduced member, Carlos Cortez who is the Senior Director of the San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America.  Harriet gave some of Carlos background stating that he grew up in Santa Barbara, told of Carlos education background and that through his work is setting the standard and that in our area 1 out of 6 Scouts become an Eagle or Gold Scout whereas the national average is 1 out of 10.  

Carlos then introduced Ken Lowe who is District Eagle Commissioner.  Ken then requested the many Eagle and Gold Scouts in our meeting come forward and tell the project that they did to achieve their award and to tell of their favorite memory of their Scouting careers.  It was a very impressive presentation.  As they concluded the Scouts presented our Club with a Plaque of Appreciation for our support of Scouting and then Ken presented each Scout with a certificate that George Lutes had made from our club.

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Happy – Steve Hagerty was happy that Clyde Hemphill had given him a DVD for special program on Soap Box Derby.  Steve’s son, Jason, was shown many times through the DVD; once with Daryal Gant presenting Jason with his trophy.  Steve said, however, the real star of the show was Steve’s own forearm that is shown in the flick of an eye.  Anyone who views this DVD is to be particularly alert to Steve’s performance.

Happy – Patsy Christianson gave $5 because she was so happy to be in the room with all these high achieving young men and ladies.  She loves the Scouting organization and appreciates all of those who work with them.

Happy – Tom Burrows was $20 happy for his granddaughter who was at the meeting and is a Gold Scout.  Tom was very proud of her achievement.

Happy – Frosty was happy that 19 of his extended family came to celebrate Father’s Day with Grandpa.

Happy – Mary Gant was happy that husband, Daryal and Joel Peterson, have taken on the job as Co-Directors of the 2006 Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting.  Especially happy that Gigi Schlueter has stepped forward to chair the Silent Auction; Mark Alexander will chair the Food; Clyde Hemphill will assist Joel with wine and be one of the Advisors; Carl Christensen once again will head up Site; Pat Anderson assumes her position as Entry Chair; Nick Berkuta will chair Ads; Bill Scherkey is chair of Tickets; and, George Lutes will once again do the Graphics.  Wow that’s a lot to be happy for only $5.

Sad – Charles Broberg was sad because the Prez forgot his anniversary of 44 years so to get even Charles joined the Century Club.

Sad – Jim Reynolds qualified to receive his Eagle Scout award but instead was drafted into WWII service and he never received it.  Harriet said that wasn’t fair and would check into this and see if it can be awarded now.

Happy – Harriet Hammons said that she has collected 500 books for the Literacy Program and that she along with Patsy Christianson’s help had delivered them that morning to the school.  Laurel Patric, the Lt. Governor, also attended.

Happy – Daryal Gant was happy for Harriet’s and Patsy’s participation in the Literacy Program and happy for the Scouts who are graduating high school this year and going on to colleges and universities.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:  piano tunes by Tom Burrows and Ed Moulton leading us in God Bless America, and Hi Neighbor.  Two Scout Buglers ended our meeting with Taps, it was beautiful and very moving.

Opening: flag salute by.  Nick Berkuta and inspiration by Mel Wilson

Guests: Scouts and parents or Scout Master who attended with them.  Diane Delle Valle brought her lovely and charming Granddaughter.

Master of the Cash Box:   Clyde Hemphill

Anniversaries:  Dr. Al Perry, since he had joined the Century Club for his birthday he donated $55 in honor of each of the blissful years spent with his lovely wife.

Birthdays:   None

Fines:  We got off easy today, no fines due to the number of Scouts and their program.

Kiwanis Defining Statement - Kiwanis is a Global Organization dedicated to changing the World one Child and one Community at a Time.

Secret Greeter; None

Fifty-Fifty Drawing:  Jim Ackland, the first time in 20 years of being a member that he won. O.k., now you know Jim, you have to buy a ticket!

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