The Prez sez . . .
In the absence of Carl
Christensen, Nick Berkuta called the meeting to order
With Tom
Burroughs at the piano, Ed Moulton led the members in
singing This Is My Country.
Bill
Shirley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Carlos
Cortez gave the Invocation
Linda
Magarian reminded everyone to “keep those guests coming”.
Mary
Gant stated that it
would be a perfect time to Holiday shop on Friday, November 7, 3:00
to 7:00 PM at the home of Mary and Daryl Gant. Flyers
were left at the table.
GUESTS
Mary
Gant reintroduced her
guest, Art Fernandez. Art’s application for membership
has been turned in.
Carlos
Cortez carried the basket and collected the money for:
FINES, which
he received from Jack Dawson
BIRTHDAYS
Clyde Hemphill, who had already
given his check,
Mel Wilson, who joined the
Century Club
ANNIVERSARIES
Ed Moulton reported that he and
Connie celebrated their 68th.
Carlos
collected HAPPY
AND SAD BUCKS.
Jack Dawson
contributed (the reason escaped this reporters ears)
Proposition 2 (Standards for
confining Animals) passed, which made Diane Della Valle
happy
Lloyd Welch
and Ellie Wildermuth were happy the way their teams
played
And Mary Gant was happy
that UCLA did not play.
Jim Edwards
contributed $5.00, having found several Kiwanis pins when he
moved from this office.
Melinda Thompson
was happy that the National Election, the previous evening.
resulted in inspiring so many, many young people, which was
evidenced by the television coverage.
Mel Wilson
called for showing “evidence of voting” and reported about
working at the election poll the prior evening.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pat Anderson
reminded everyone that the Chamber Mixer will take place
November20th at Gilmore Bank. Los Gringos Locos will
provide food and “you cannot afford not to go”.
Pat also stated that: 55
applications for Miss La Canada Flintridge Tournament Of Roses
had been turned in and she also stated that the paving stones
around the Town Center have been found to be
defective, and will have to be replaced. The replacement will
begin after the holidays, the end of January or the beginning of
February.
Mountain Lions have become a
serious problem. They are a protected species. For information
on how to control them, call The Sheriff’s Department.
Mary Gant
announced the Tournament of Roses Happy Hour, November 21, from
6:00 to 8:00 PM at Jack and
Barbara Dawson’s house. All are welcome.
Clyde Hemphill
reported that Christmas Lights would go up at
Granola Park on November 20th
and asked for volunteers to put up these lights
Cory Stevens
announced that the Club’s Holiday Party will be December 14, and
will be held at Carl and Irene’s house. More information will
follow.
Howard Baker
reminded everyone the cans on the table are for contributions to
The Doctors Program.
Royland Morales
told everyone that the canvas bags he was leaving were a gift
from Gilmore Bank, and he brought them in response to last
week’s program “Save the Bay”.
THE WINNER OF THE DRAWING
was Paul Westermoreland, who, as usual, spent the entire
time taking photographs, many thanks, Paul.
THE PROGRAM
Bill Watts
Eric Young
Bill Watts
introduced the speaker, Eric Young. Mr. Young has
been a Special Educator for 18 years, the past nine spent as
Assistant Technology Assessor to the LA School District. He is
also an Adjunct Professor at National
University, teaching a course on technology for disabled children.
His presentation centered on the
technological advances made in augmentative and alternative
communication techniques to Special Needs children. Prior to
the mid 1970’s little had been done to facilitate these needs.
In 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act highlighted the
needs and, especially since 1997, technology has accelerated.
Mr. Young explained several devices such as pencils, keyboards,
and voice recognition software.
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