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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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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
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Upcoming Events
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June 25, 2008
Ken Lowe -Scout Recognition
Day - Church of the Lighted
Window
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @
Church of the Lighted Window
June 26-29, 2008
93rd
Kiwanis International Convention
- Orlando, FL
July
2, 2008
Megan Nordvedt - Director of
the Community Center
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de
Kamp Hall in Descanso
July 20,
2008
SUMMER SOCIAL
Sunday Afternoon
- Home of Bill Watts - 1 - 4 PM
September 14
2008
WINE AND GOURMET FOOD TASTING
Sunday Afternoon at LCF Memorial
Park
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The Prez sez . . .
Carl Christensen
presided over the meeting since Diane was out of town. Carl
reminded the members that next week’s meeting will be held at
the Church of The Lighted Window.
Opening Song:
God Bless America was led by
Ed Moulton and accompanied on the piano by Tom Burrows.
Flag Salute:
Paul Bobzin
led us in the Flag Salute.
Inspiration:
Bachy
gave us a very inspirational prayer.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Bea Cirar
introduced her guest,
Doris Swink.
Paul Westmoreland
introduced his guest,
Corey Stevens,
who has turned in her application for membership.
WELCOME BACK SONG:
The members all joined in song to welcome back,
Paul
Bobzin, Jeb Long
and
Jim
Edwards.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Jim
Reynolds
announced to the members that
Tom
Stafford
has submitted his resignation for retirement from the club.
Tom has been a faithful member since 1995. A standing ovation
was given in Tom’s honor. He will surely be missed by all!
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Clyde Hemphill
gave a report on the Soap Box Derby that was held this past
weekend. Clyde presented Mary Gant with a plaque and
photos of her participation as a
VIP Racer. Way to go Mary!!
Other VIP racers
included Mayor Del Guercio (left) and Capt.
Silversparre of the LA County Sheriff Department.
Mayor Del Guercio and Capt. Silversparre
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBER:
Daryal Gant
and Linda Magarian assisted in the induction of our 8th
newest member this year, Rolando Morales. Rolando is
sponsored by Diane Della Valle. Rolando gave us a brief
overview of himself. Daryal and Linda read him a condensed
version of the Kiwanis Objectives. Rolando was presented his
Kiwanis Club Pin, his temporary badge, the club directory and a
list of requirements that he will need to complete before he is
given his permanent badge. Ed Moulton led the members in
singing, “You’re In Kiwanis Now” and then we all gave three
cheers for Rolando.
Linda Magarian
gave Rhoda Backer her Super Star of Requirements needed
to be completed before she is presented her permanent badge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joel Smith
announced that the Super Summer Soiree will be held on Sunday,
July 27th from 4 PM to 7 PM at Bill Watts’
home. Flyers regarding this upcoming event were distributed on
the tables for members to take home. A sign up sheet for this
event was passed around. You may also RSVP to Joel Smith by
email or phone.
Howard Backer
reminded us to contribute to the Kiwanis “Kid’s Can”. Soft
money is always appreciated.
Linda Magarian
reminded us that at Union Avenue
Elementary School on Thursday,
June 19, 2008, reading awards will be given to those students
who have excelled in their participation in the Literacy
Program. A sign up sheet was passed around for anyone
interested in attending the awards assembly.
Pat Anderson
announced she saw our city’s Memorial Day Parade on video and
that the quality this year is as good as the Rose Parade. Pat
will give more information on when we can view the parade on
Charter Cable once she receives the broadcast date. Pat also
informed us of two upcoming Chamber Mixers. One will be held at
the Valley Sun on Thursday, June 19, 2008 and the second one
will be at LeeAnn’s Place on July 17th.
Nick Berkuta
announced that Linda Magarian presented a Habitat for
Humanity program today at the AM Kiwanis group. Linda had four
of their members sign up to assist in the construction efforts
by our club at the Glendale Build. Nick announced that Jim
Edwards will be helping at the site tomorrow and anyone
interested in helping, to contact Nick.
Frosty Boyd
brought us up to date on the sick, lame and ailing members.
FINES:
Fines were imposed on any member
who was not wearing their Kiwanis Pin to the meeting today or
who did not shake the hand of our secret greeter, Jim
Reynolds.
ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS:
Karl Johnson
joined the Century Club today by combining his birthday and
wedding anniversary.
HAPPY / SAD BUCKS:
Carl Christensen
gave a happy buck for a good inner club meeting yesterday at the
Hollywood Los Feliz Club.
Jeb Long
gave a sad buck for the Lakers.
Ellie Wildermuth
gave two happy bucks for her two visits with two sets of
grandchildren.
Mary Gant
gave two happy bucks. One was for her grandson, Omar, who
graduated from 8th grade today at LCHS, and one for
her and Daryal surviving sitting in the hot sun during the
graduation ceremony.
Clyde Hemphill
gave a sad buck because several bales of hay were stolen from
the Soap Box Derby Event.
Helena Harrison
gave a sad buck for Tom Stafford retiring from Kiwanis.
FIFTY-FIFTY DRAWING:
Norm Johnson
was the winner of the drawing.
THE PROGRAM
The program for this week was
three of our members giving their craft talks. Carl
Christensen led with his updated craft talk. The purpose
for Carl doing this was to illustrate to new members what should
be included in their presentation.
Megan Nordvedt
and Rhoda Backer presented their required craft talks to
the members.
Megan told the members how she
was born on July 4th , grew up in La Cañada and
graduated from LCHS. She shared with us about her college and
work experiences. Megan is presently the Executive Director of
the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Megan got
married last summer and she and her husband are expecting a
daughter in October.
Rhoda was born at her family’s
home in Glendale and attended Glendale Schools and graduated
from Glendale High School. Rhoda shared with us how she and Howard met and about their
courtship. Their blended family consists of eight children, 13
grandchildren and one great grandson. Rhoda has many hobbies
and plays musical instruments for her own pleasure. She has a
large collection of several unusual instruments.
CLOSING:
Ed Moulton led the members in singing Come On Kiwanis.
He was accompanied on the piano by Tom Burrows.
Master of the Cash Box: Daryal
Gant
This Week's Editor: Mary Ann
Berkuta
This Week's Photographers: Paul
Westmoreland
Webmaster
and Coordinator: Jeb Long
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