Wednesday,  January 30, 2008
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

February 6, 2008 Don Mazen – “Call Me a Pessimist” Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso February 13, 2008 Catherine Kirkland – L.A. County Dept. of Health Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso February 20, 2008 Harry Hull – Lt. Governor of Div 3 Your Kiwanis Today Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso February 23, 2008 Travelogue – Chick Liddell Catalina – Hollywood’s Magical Isle Flintridge Prep Auditorium – 7:30 P.M. Click on the following button to view the long term calendar

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Opening song: America the Beautiful,  led by Tom Burrows and Ed Moulton.

Flag Salute:  Jim Ackland.

Invocation/Inspirational:  Fred Schooley – “Looking on the bright side”.

Thanks to Tom Burrows for the great music. Welcome to our inter-club attendees from Glendale, La Cañada A.M., Hollywood/Los Feliz, Thousand Oaks, Montrose/Crescenta Valley, and Conejo Valley.  Daryal Gant talked about “Changing Tomorrows Today” and the brochures placed on the tables. Linda Magarian said the progress board should be available next week for the new membership drive.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Howard Backer once again announced that the canisters in the middle of the tables will be donated to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Program. He will personally match any donations from members who give them to him personally or fill out a “chit”.  Linda Magarian said that the tour of the Habitat for Humanity homes is next Tuesday, February 5^th.  Carlos Cortez passed out flyers about the 2008 Sports Breakfast, Thursday February 7^th, hosted by the “Champions of Scouting”.

SLA – Dick DeGrey seems to be doing OK; Hal Thomas is having problems with his hip; Jeb Long’s daughter in law, Vikki is doing well; Pete Palermo had a hip fracture fixed from a skiing accident; John Landrum has an intestinal problem; Bob and Bev Wallace seem to be handling the death of their son.

Guests:  Bea Cirar brought her friends Janet Sturms and Helena Harrison, who is filling out an application to join our club. 

Diane’s guest was Jackie Jones of Jack Scott’s office.

Nick Berkuta brought his wife, Mary Ann.

Mary Ann

Lloyd Welch introduced his wife, Irene.

The inter-club attendees were introduced by Vince Feehan of the A.M Club, Jose Sierra of Glendale, Paul Campbell of Montrose/Crescenta Valley, Ken Walker of Conejo Valley, Robert Menz of Hollywood/Los Feliz and Doug Ryan of Thousand Oaks.  Here are pictures of the Interclubbers.

BIRTHDAYS:  Patsy Christianson, Brian Hull and Anthony Portantino.

FUND RAISING:

Master of the Cash Box:   Susanne Passantino.

HAPPY BUCKS: Per Paul Westmoreland, Our Calif. Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is going around the state and when he went to Tulare County, the meeting was held in Dinuba (!);

Pat Liddell of the Glendale Club, said that Dee Talley, wife of our guest speaker, is a life guard and rescued him one time at a convention when he didn’t have a credit card (left his wallet in the cab) and she loaned him one to check in to the hotel;

Pat Anderson introduced Skip Neville, also of the Glendale Club, as the “mysterious” chauffeur of  Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Festival of Lights.

SECRET GREETER:  Patsy Christianson.

FIFTY/FIFTY DRAWING:   Steve Hagerty (who donated his winnings to the Pediatric Trauma Program). Now, Howard already has to dig into his wallet!

FROSTY CHALLENGE:  Elizabeth Georgeon.

PROGRAM:  Nick Berkuta introduced our speaker, Roy Talley, District Pediatric Trauma Program Foundation Chair, and his wife, Dee. Roy joined Kiwanis many years ago and was sponsored by Dee. He is very active in various youth organizations.  His main emphasis was on emergency treatment of children and presented a wonderful video about the program that is in place. Training a doctor is approximately $100,000 so this is not an inexpensive achievement, thus,  all contributions are appreciated.

 
Speaker Roy Talley and his wife, Dee

Nick then gave the coveted speakers Kiwanis mug to Roy.

Next week’s program will feature Don Mazen, and his book, “Call Me a Pessimist”.

Closing Song: “Come on Kiwanis” led by Ed Moulton and Tom Burrows.

This week’s editor:  Sheree Ingram.

This Weeks photographer:  Paul Westmoreland.

Webmaster and Coordinator:  Jeb Long.