The La Kiwanian The Weekly Bulletin of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club Serving the Children of the World
Wednesday,  July 12, 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

July 19 LC KIWANIS TALENT SHOW Produced by Tom Burrows Wednesday Lunch Meeting at Descanso   July 26 CAMPFIRE STORYTELLER Joe Herrington Wednesday Lunch Meeting at Descanso August 2 UNDERSTANDING YOUR STRESS Al Restivo 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  

4   Our Prez Paul Westmoreland had many thanks to Steve Hagerty for leading our luncheon meeting last Wednesday and to Diane DellaValle for chairing the Board of Directors meetings last Thursday evening.

4   The semi-annual Cal-Nev-Ha District convention is coming up August 11-14 in San Diego.  This is an excellent opportunity for club members to find out how friendly Kiwanians really are.   There are many interesting and useful seminars and meetings.  A great time to rev up your energy and enthusiasm and collect  many great ideas.  Call the Prez or Bill Scherkey if you want to sign up or need more information.        

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Watch your mail for a booklet called Kiwanis is a Verb.  Jim Ackland was down on his knees (figuratively) explaining that bringing in new members is an activity (verb = action) in which we all need to participate on a regular and recurring basis.  If you provide Jim with a name and address of a potential member, he will send a letter inviting that person to come to a meeting.

The LCF Chamber of Commerce's July mixer will be at the Flintridge Riding Club on July 20th.  Pat Anderson encouraged everyone to attend.  The mixer starts at 5:30 p.m.  There will also be a Tri-Chamber Business Expo on September 13 at Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Tom Burrows reminded everyone of the Talent Show next week.

Bachy Bachmayer encouraged everyone to support Children's Hospital by contributing to the canister on the lunch table.

Our Summer Social is set for August 27th.  Linda Magarian reminded everyone to sign-up.

FROSTY’S SLA REPORT

Dick DeGrey is very busy taking care of Shirley, but always enjoys a phone call.

THE PROGRAM

Ty Ritter of Project Child Save

Ty Ritter is a native Californian and a former Marine who has devoted his life to the protection of others.  In addition to his business life involved with executive protection and bodyguard services, Ty is the founder of Project Child Save which is a non-profit charity that supports his fight against child predators and child pornographers.  Over thirty years ago he formed and still leads a highly qualified team of volunteers that specialize in the recovery of children who have been kidnapped or sold into sexual slavery around the world.  The Council of Europe (representing 21 nations) estimates a minimum of four million children are held captive in sexual slavery today.   A major objective of Project Child Save is to create a computerized information center which will accept and verify information from all child help organizations regarding existing sex crime cases, suspects and involved individuals.  This network will assist in a more efficient and rapid location and recovery of missing and kidnapped children.  Ty has recently self-published a book as a guide for parents on child protection.  My Body Is My Own educates parents in depth about how to keep their children safer from predators, sexual abuse and kidnapping.  In addition, the book supplies detailed information and instructions regarding what to do if something does happen.  For more information:  www.projectchildsave.org

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Guests Mike Fernandez and Ron Youra are Board Members of the Desi Geestman Foundation (DGF) and scrounged eight Happy Bucks (after buying gas on the way up from Glendale) because they are excited about an upcoming fundraiser for this nonprofit organization that provides services to children and their families suffering from cancer; these are services not duplicated by any other organizations.  Aloha Casino will be held Saturday evening, July 29th at the Jeffer's estate.  Adding another twelve Happy Bucks, Mike and Ron encouraged us to buy a ticket.  For $50 you will enjoy a Luau buffet, a Polynesian dance revue, casino gaming and a silent auction.  Flyers are on the back table.

Prez Paul had five Happy Bucks for Steve Hagerty's amazing recovery from his stroke this month.

Clyde Hemphill's Happy Bucks were to celebrate the emptiness in Joel Smith's back yard.  By the end of the week all the Soap Box Derby cars will be out of Joel's backyard and into our new storage garage.

Scott Fuller had ten Happy Bucks because the Tour de France is being televised this year.

Pat Anderson had a very Sad Buck because the reviewing Commission rejected the Town Center project.  Her Happy Buck was because this throws the approval decision into the laps of the City Council.

Tom Gilfoy just became a Great-Grandfather for the second time and had some Happy Bucks to celebrate.

Jim Ackland had three Happy Bucks for the lovely faces in the room.

Doris Horwith had one Happy Buck for the full scholarship at UCSB her golfing grandson was awarded.  Another Happy Buck for her wonderful trip to China and Tibet, where she even climbed all the steps to stand on the top of the Great Wall.  Doris came home from China and got sick, so her third Happy Buck was for finally feeling much better.

Ed Moulton had a Happy Buck for the pleasure of singing with Charles Broberg.

Bob Wallace had five Happy Bucks.  He just returned from his son's wedding in Vancouver, Canada in time for the upcoming birth of another grandchild.

Patsy Christianson had five Happy Bucks for our speaker, Ty Ritter.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:  piano tunes by Tom Burrows and Ed Moulton leading us in the God Bless America, Welcome Welcome Back, Happy Birthday, and Hail Kiwanis

Opening: flag salute by Jim Ackland and musical inspiration sung as a duet by Ed Moulton and Charles Broberg who were accompanied by pianist and guest Marie Hyland

Ed Moulton and Charles Broberg

Welcome Back:  Jim Edwards said Frosty could stop wondering if he (Jim) should be on his (Frosty's) SLA list; Jim had $5 for the cash box for being absent for so long.  Vi and Frank Ragazzi were as happy to be back as everyone else was to have them back.  Frank had $10 for his recovery from a heart attack in February and a $50 check for all the calls and cards from our Kiwanis members - especially Frosty.

Guests:  La Cañada AM members were introduced by Jean Spomer, and Ron Youra and Mike Velasquez joined us from the Glendale Kiwanis Club.  Jeb Long introduced his lovely bride Marilyn, Pat Anderson introduced Chamber of Commerce members Peggy Touchstone and Jim Phillips.  Howard Backer re-introduced John and Diane Landrun who were here for their second visit.  Diane DellaValle brought three guests:  her friend, her friend's sister, and the sister's friend.  Jack brought his lover, best friend and wife of 51 years, Barbara Dawson.  Other guests included:  Doris and Bob Knight, Bill Barber, Joan Williams, Jacki Liberi, Fran Kristof, Patricia Patia, Pauline Muniz, Taz Kinney, Marilyn Pisrini, Pat and Otis Hutchins.

Master of the Cash Box:  Karl Christensen

Birthdays:  Hal Thomas turned 85 on July 9 and joined the Century Club.  Joel Smith was celebrating his 71st birthday today.  In a Fahrenheit /centigrade conversion, Joel also joined the Century Club.

Fifty-Fifty Drawing:  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