Kiwanis Club of La Cañada



Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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 are Welcome Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, CA 91011

Upcoming Events

October 3, 2007
ONE CITY ONE BOOK - Michael Gross
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens

October 4, 2007
BOARD MEETING FOR CLUB AND FOUNDATION
7:00 p.m. on Thursday Evening @ CitiBank, La Cañada

October 10, 2007
SAN GABRIEL FOUNDATION FOR DENTAL HEALTH - Sondra Contino
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens

October 13, 2007
EXPLORATION OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER - THE POWELL EXPEDITION
Saturday Evening Travel Adventure, 7:00 p.m. @ Flintridge Prep Auditorium

October 17, 2007
CHALLENGE AIR - Lonna Gibson
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens

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2006 Installation Dinner at Oakmount Country Club

The Prez sez . . .

Prez Steve Hagerty welcomed the dinner crowd and said he knew everyone was attending the dinner meeting to celebrate Diane DellaValle's installation and not his own de-installation. There was a round of applause for Tom Burrows who entertained us before dinner with his lovely piano music. Then the Prez had song director Ed Moulton lead us in God Bless America (while standing on a chair). Nick Berkuta didn't need to stand on a chair as he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. He was followed by Frosty Boyd whose invocation was a lovely charge to everyone in the club for our new Kiwanis year. At that point, Prez Steve turned the meeting over to the Master of Ceremonies, Joel Smith.

Joel did a great job introducing those seated at the head table and the many guests (too numerous to mention and a great tribute to both Prez Steve and incoming Prez Diane). Joel then turned the meeting back to Prez Steve who made two very special presentations.

Master of ceremonies Joel Smith

Although every new member was a winner in Steve's estimation, his choice for Rookie of the Year was Gigi Schlueter. Gigi had barely joined the club in 2006 when she took over the Silent Auction for the Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting. The Prez noted that Gigi's hubby, Jim, is always helping - making her a two-member team.

Rookie of the Year, Gigi Schlueter

The Gil Smith Award went to someone who the Prez described as usually flying under the radar but very involved in almost every Club activity since he joined our Club ten years ago. The audience agreed that Carl Christensen was a great choice for the Gil Smith Award.

Division Lt. Governor Daryal Gant de-installed the 2006-2007 officers and directors, and there were some audible sighs of relief. Then incoming Lt. Governor Harry Hull installed our 2007-2008 Board:

Steve and Daryal

Officers:

President Diane DellaValle
Immediate Past President Steve Hagerty
President-Elect Carl Christensen
Vice President Nick Berkuta
Secretary Bob Wallace
Treasurer John Landrum

Directors: 2006-2008

Mike Leininger
Harriet Hammons
Mary Gant
Gigi Schlueter

2007-2009
Melinda Thompson
Clyde Hemphill
Norm Johnson
Linda Magarian
Fred Schooley

Club Directors

Newly installed Prez Diane gave a gracious acceptance speech and reminded us about the breadth and depth of our Kiwanis organization.

Diane's acceptance speech

Steve Hagerty gave Diane his best wishes, some advice (keep your eye on your gavel), and an apology (he was still looking for his gavel so he could pass it on to her). After being presented with a large beautiful bouquet, Diane acknowledged the love and support she receives from her family and presented rose bouquets to her daughter, her daughter-in-law and her granddaughter.

Diane and her family

Immediate Past President Paul Westmoreland was thanked for planning such a lovely evening, and we all headed toward home after singing Hail Kiwanis.

Ed Moulton leading closing song