The La Kiwanian The Weekly Bulletin of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club Serving the Children of the World

Wednesday,  November 15, 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

November 22, 2006 L.A. OPERA "HANSEL AND GRETEL" - Rody Stephensen Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens REMINDERS for NOV 22 Bring dental supplies for the Girl Scouts Give Bob Wallace additions and updates for your page in the Club Directory Sign up for the Holiday Party November 29, 2006 UPDATE ON DESCANSO GARDENS - David Brown Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens December 7, 2006 BOARD MEETING FOR La Cañada KIWANIS CLUB AND FOUNDATION 7:00 p.m. on Thursday Evening @ CitiBank, La Cañada December 10, 2006 Kiwanis Holiday/Christmas Party Bill & Margaret Watts Home – 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sign up before December 4th   Click on the following button to view the long term calendar

The Prez sez . . .

Prez Steve Hagerty introduced a La Cañada troop of eighth grade Girl Scouts as we were beginning lunch.  These vivacious gals are collecting dental supplies for needy kids in the Glendale area and had a cute presentation.  They asked us to look through our cupboards and drawers for new toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, etc.  Some of us may even know a dentist or pharmacy owner who could help.  Jack Dawson offered to be in charge a collection box at next week's Wednesday lunch meeting, so be sure to look for any of these items and bring them to the meeting.

The Prez welcomed recently installed members, Sheere Ingram and Norm Johnson and welcomed back members Jim Edwards, Paul Bobzen, Hal Thomas and Joel Peterson.  The Prez said he had been waiting for Joel to show up, as they needed to talk about a picture in the paper that included Joel, Steve, Daryal and Clyde.  Apparently Joel was not wearing his Kiwanis pin, and Steve was ready to assess a fine.  The Prez tried to get Joel's admission and asked him what was different about the picture.  Joel - always quick on his feet - said it was about thirty years.  That brought down the house, but Joel still had to pay a fine!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All members need to review their personal info page in our Club directory (little blue binder) for accuracy.  All additions and corrections should be sent to Bob Wallace; he is working on the annual update.

Our Holiday Party is scheduled for December 10th.  Harriet Hammons encouraged us to be sure we have officially signed up to attend.  The LCHS Chamber Singers will be entertaining us again; they were fabulous last year!  Don't miss the fun!!!

The Verdugo Hills Boy Scout Council has a big golf tournament fund raiser on December 4th.  Contact Harriet if you are interested.

Our Club will be installing the Holiday lights in Glenola Park on November 30, 8 a.m. to noon.  Contact Mike Leininger if you can help that day.  The lighting ceremony will be held the evening of December 6.

Anthony Portantino's last LCF city council meeting will be November 20th.  Pat Anderson advised there will not be much city business as the evening will include an Anthony "roast" and other activities to honor Anthony's tenure on the city council.  December 4th is the day Anthony will be in Sacramento to be sworn in as our 44th District representative.

The Children's Hospital tubs were brought to our attention again by Bachy Bachmeyer.

Frosty Boyd's SLA report included news on Connie Moulton - who is still recovering from her fall, and Patsy Christensen - who is recovering from an infection.

TERRIFIC KIDS

Five sixth graders from Palm Crest Elementary School joined us for lunch and special recognition as Terrific Kids!  These students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding citizenship.  Pat Flynn made the introductions, and it was delightful to hear what these sixth graders are doing

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Jennifer Kim enjoys sports and music.  Last spring she won first place in a golf tournament.  Jennifer plays the violin and is hoping to join the school orchestra this year.  Jennifer is in the Gate program at Palm Crest, and her favorite subjects are math and English.  Jennifer was accompanied by her mom, Sunhee Kim.  Her teacher at Palm Crest is Mrs. Jane Chang-Hur

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Chase Borisoff is a member of the Student Counsel.  His favorite subjects are English (he especially enjoys writing) and social studies.  Chase is a member of the swim team at the YMCA and also plays water polo at LCHS.  Chase's mom, Kristi Borisoff, was with him.  His teacher at Palm Crest is Mrs. Jane Chang-Hur.

Savannah Hart enjoys acting, singing, dancing (both ballet and jazz) and music.  In addition to playing the viola and the flute, Savannah is also a member of the Chorusters and on the school newspaper staff.  Her favorite subjects are writing and English.  Savannah was accompanied by her mom, Cozette Hart.  Her teacher at Palm Crest is Mrs. Judi Healey.

Noah Bernstein came with his dad, Dennis Bernstein.  Noah is very active in the youth groups at the Church of Latter Day Saints.  He is also a golfer.  His teacher, Mrs. Judi Healey, says Noah is a peace maker at school and is good at helping fellow students settle disagreements in a positive way.  Noah has a brother and two older sisters, so there is always a lot going on at home.

Orion Burl is in the Gate program at Palm Crest, and his favorite subjects are English and math.  He is also a member of the Chess Club and enjoys playing volleyball.  Orion spends his spare time working on robotics projects.  Orion's mother, Maureen Burl, accompanied him.  His teacher is Ms. Sue Carr.

THE PROGRAM

Harriet Hammons was filling in for Carl Christensen and introduced the three new members who gave their Craft Talks.

Gigi Schlueter was born in San Francisco in 1955 but was adopted at birth and has lived in La Cañada her entire life.  She attended the local schools including PCC.  She worked as a nurse practitioner for many years.  When she and Jim were married a year ago, Jim asked Gigi what she wanted to do when she "grew up."  The dream of having her own business became a reality in August when she opened her own skin care salon, Allure, in La Crescenta.   Gigi loves still living in the same house in which she grew up.  Gigi's final Craft Talk teaser was the news that she has been a practicing magician and member of the Magic Castle for more than twenty years.

Diane Landrum was born in Los Angeles, but her parents moved to Washington when she was in grade school.  Diane attended the University of Washington as a zoology major.  Diane met John at the U of W and they were married in 1951.  After a few years they came to California and moved back and forth between southern California and the bay area.  In 1976 Diane started working for Pete Palermo and just retired this year.  Diane is active in a number of local organizations including CAP, the LCPC Chancel choir and the Circle of Hope.  Diane and John love to travel and are looking forward to this new stage in their lives ... being retired.  They are still trying to figure out how to be "retired."

John Landrum claimed Diane told most of his story.  John was born in Stockton and is a third generation Californian.  He graduated from college with a major in accounting and took his first job with Standard Oil working in the mail room.  John moved on to Lockheed and then a number of other companies working in the capacity of accountant, controller, and office manager.  He eventually moved out of government contract work and really enjoyed his job as controller of an electronic components firm.  Since John retired he has become involved with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and does the accounting for this organization.  The SGV Council of Governments includes all the small cities in the San Gabriel valley and acts as a body to influence funding of local projects such as roads, etc.

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Mary Gant had several Happy Bucks for USC and Berkley.

Paul Westmoreland had Happy Bucks for USC, Rutgers, and UCLA.

New member, Sheere Ingram, celebrated with Happy Bucks for the early but safe arrival of another grandchild.

It was worth a Happy Buck to Ken Lowe that he survived the Key Club trip to Magic Mountain with ten busloads of Key Clubbers.

Pat Anderson gave a Hopeful Go Bears Buck for Cal and a Sad Buck for the meningitis outbreak at CVHS.

Tom Burroughs had tears in his eyes and a Sad Buck 'cause he will be playing the piano for the Travel Adventure audience during the USC football game.

Mike Leininger gave his LAST FIVE Happy Bucks - all he had left after his youngest daughter's wedding on Saturday.

Jim Edwards primed the pot with ten Happy Bucks and promised future Happy Bucks - one Buck for each point difference in the USC/Cal game this weekend.

Clyde Hemphill knocked on wood with his Lucky Buck for Rutgers.

Howard Backer thought it was worth a Happy Buck that UCLA did what USC couldn't ... beat Oregon State.

Harriet Hammons honored vets Hal Thomas and Joel Peterson (and all the other vets she didn't know) with her first Happy Buck.  Descanso volunteer Paul McBride (in the entrance kiosk) was celebrating his 55th wedding anniversary and Harriet gave a Happy Buck for that, too.  She had a Sad Buck for the loss of Warren Hillgren.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:  lovely piano tunes by Tom Burrows and Ed Moulton leading us in America the Beautiful, Happy Birthday (very loudly for Ed's wife, Connie, who was in Pasadena), and Come On Kiwanis

Opening: flag salute by Jim Reynolds and inspiration by Linda Magarian (who read a great poem about "dust to dust")

Guests:   Ken Lowe introduced two ninth grade Key Club members, Michelle and Elizabeth.  They were both at Magic Mountain last weekend with several thousand other Key Club members, and the LCHS Key Club came in 2nd place in a cheering contest.

Master of the Cash Box:  Mike Leininger   

Birthdays:   Bob Wallace had a birthday on November 13.  Bob joined the Century Club after bragging that he is still not as old as Clyde and admitting he is grateful for every year.  Daryal Gant's birthday was the 14th; he claims he is not as old as Bob Wallace.  Daryal added a half Century Club to his previous Century Club donation to our Foundation.  Ed Moulton accepted birthday wishes for his wife, Connie, who is still home recuperating from her fall.

Fines:   Prez Steve gathered quite a few bucks from those not wearing their Kiwanis pins and those who didn't shake the hand of Secret Greeter, Howard Backer.

Fifty-Fifty Drawing:  Paul Westmoreland

This Week's Editor:  Melinda Thompson

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