Wednesday,  February 20, 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 23, 2008 Travelogue – Chick Liddell Catalina – Hollywood’s Magical Isle Flintridge Prep Auditorium – 7:30 P.M. February 27, 2008 Deborah Heyne, Postmaster - Your Local Post Office Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Saturday, March 1, 2008 Mid Year Convention - South Riverside Marriott Hotel March 5, 2008 Steve Hagerty New Member Craft Talks Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Click on the following button to view the long term calendar

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Opening song: God Bless America,  led by Tom Burrows and Ed Moulton.

 Flag Salute:  Bob Martin.

Invocation/Inspirational:  Tom Burrows.

Thanks to Tom once more for the great music.  Please help me welcome a friend of the community and fellow Ambassador to the LCF Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Pankratz, who is here to thank us for our support of the past Mayor’s Recognition wall in the Mayor’s Discovery Park.  Margaret has books for children about the history of our community that are available at Lanterman House.

 
Margaret

As most of you know, Mary Ann Rebold, from La Cañada AM, visited us last week to report on a Kiwanis Relief Effort to collect and airlift warm clothes and other items to Afghan children who are literally freezing to death.  She is here today to pick up what we have collected and on Saturday she will deliver it to Huntington Beach Kiwanis where it will be packed then delivered by U.S. Military Transport. 

Mary Ann and Diane

Loading Clothles

Bob Martin, Chairman of our International Understanding Committee, then presented Mary Ann with a check for $500, on behalf of our entire membership, to be used for packing boxes and all articles collected.

Bob Martin, Mary Ann Rebold, Diane DellaValle

 We will now give the floor to Past President Steve Hagerty.  Steve asked Helena Harrison to come up and presented her with the membership induction package assisted by her sponsor, Bea Cirar.

Steve Hagerty, Helena Harrison, Bea Cirar
 

Daryal Gant gave an update on the membership drive status and there will be a brief meeting with the groups after the luncheon.

Daryal

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

 Bill Scherkey said there is a new tax return form for a rebate that he will have available next week – but you must file to receive it; Pam Feterl reminded all about the Travel Adventure feature this Saturday – “Hollywood’s Magical Isle – Catalina Island”;

Pam Feterl

Pat Anderson said the first Chamber Mixer of the year is tomorrow night; Nick Berkuta announced that the “Play it Safe” Community Emergency Expo will be Saturday, April 12^th, at Verdugo Hills Hospital from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Habitat for Humanity work day is a great learning tool and to see him for an update on the project and when the next date is.  

SLA – Dick DeGrey seems to be doing OK as usual; Jeb Long’s daughter in law, Vikki is doing well and traveling; Pete Palermo is back in the office part time.

Guests:  Don Corbett, past member;

 Richard Slavett from the Glendale Club; Margaret Pankraz, guest of Diane’s, Helena Harrison (guest for the last time) with Bea Cirar; Erin Thomas, daughter of Hal Thomas;

Hal Thomas and Daughter

Tamara Jackson, guest of Jim Stratton. 

Jim Stratton and Tamara Jackson
 

The guests were then treated to the traditional song, “Hi Neighbor”.

FUND RAISING:

Master of the Cash Box:   Emilita Bituin.

BIRTHDAYS:  Mike Leininger with a donation and Bob Martin, who joined the Century Club.

Mike and Bob

ANNIVERSARIES:  Clyde Hemphill, who joined the Century Club.

HAPPY BUCKS:

Don Corbett, as one year ago his daughter was married and he now has a new grandchild and, while on a cruise through Antarctica, he was able to join fellow Kiwanians in an International Club meeting and was presented with a certificate; Pat Anderson was proud that her grandson was baptized last week and didn’t fuss at all and that the City Council meeting actually adjourned at 8:30 last night;

Pat Anderson

Diane for Pam Feterl and her hard work on the Travel Adventure series and that Mary Gant is the new Tournament of Roses President; Mary because the Tournament of Roses Happy Hour is Friday and the host, who is 80, is going to bartend;

Mary Gant

 Karl Johnson started his own business and is doing quite well.

 
Karl Johnson

SAD BUCKS: Paul Westmoreland, with an update on Dinuba, is sad to report there was a drunk bust on the street where Daryal used to live.

FIFTY/FITY DRAWING:   Tom Stafford.

PROGRAM:  Nick Berkuta introduced Richard Slavett, from the Glendale club, who is our Lt. Governor Elect. After giving the background of our speaker, he then introduced Division 3 Lt. Governor, Harry Hull, who received a standing ovation. Harry then presented an excellent video show, which was not only informational, but humorous.  Within the program were Kiwanis statistics: there are over 8,400 clubs internationally with membership of 247,635; Cal-Nev-Ha District has 16,728 members; Division 3 has 12 clubs with 533 members. Nick then presented the coveted speakers mug.

 
Lt. Governor Harry Hull & Lt. Governor Elect Richard Slavett
 

Next week’s program will feature Deborah Heyne, La Cañada Postmaster.

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

This week’s editor:  Sheree Ingram with a reminder that she still has a red jacket and silver pen left at the February 6^th meeting.

This Weeks photographer:  Paul Westmoreland.

Webmaster and Coordinator:  Jeb Long.