Kiwanis Club of La Cañada

Wednesday, December 10, 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

DECEMBER 14, 2008
HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY
CARL CHRISTENSEN’S STUDIO

December 17,2008
Caroline Craven, speaker, “Shooting Wild Animals in Africa”
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @ Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens

DECEMBER 24, 2008, AND DECEMBER 31, 2008, THE CLUB IS DARK

December 30, 2008
DON CANADAY, KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2008-2009
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S INTERCLUB LUNCHEON
12;00 – 2:00 pm, University Club of Pasadena, 175 North Oakland, Pasadena
$40.00 per person for lunch
Contact Nick Berkuta, Interclub Chair

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nick Berkuta reminded us of the upcoming inner club meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 30^th at the University Club of Pasadena. Nick sent around a sign up sheet.

Diane Della Valle announced that two weeks ago Cory Stevens had been nominated to fill a vacant seat on the Board. Since there were no other nominations to fill the vacancy Diane took a vote from the membership present and Cory was unanimously voted to fill that particular position.

Mike Leininger announced that the day to feed the floaters was set for Dec. 30^th at 6:45 pm. He sent a sign up sheet around for volunteers.

Jack Dawson announced that Ed and Connie Moulton have moved into the Assisted Living section of their current housing. Julia Thomas’ Memorial Service will be tomorrow (12-11-08) at 3 pm, at the La Canada Methodist Church.

Cory Stevens announced that our clubs Holiday Party is this Sunday at 5 PM. The party is being held at Carl and Irene’s Studio. This year we will be paying for our dinner at the door. The price is $35.00 per person, cash or check only. Cory has sent out an e-mail to all of the members giving them information about our Holiday Party.

Howard Backer reminded us to place a donation of money into the cans on the tables for the Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis Doctors Project.

Doris Horwith announced that she was given an early Christmas Present. She had been driving south on Angeles Crest Highway when she was stopped by a Sheriff’s Deputy. The Deputy asked for her driver’s license and informed her that he clocked her going 60 mph on Angeles Crest. When the Deputy returned to her car, she thought she was going to be handed a ticket but instead, the Deputy handed her back her driver’s license and said he would not give her a ticket because she is the same age as his mother who is also a speedy driver.

Mary Gant announced that when a member of the club passes away a donation of $100.00 is donated to the family’s charity of choice. A donation will be made in Julia Thomas’s name to a charity her family selects.

Pat Anderson announced that she would like for the Kiwanis Club to get a table for the Chamber of Commerce Installation and the announcement for the La Canada Queen and her court on January 15^th.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

None

THE PROGRAM

Bill Watts introduced Chuck Sambar who gave us a slide presentation on Vietnam, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nagasaki. Chuck, a tour guide, has taken several groups of people to these areas and was very informative about the countries he visited. The slide show gave a nice visual presentation of these particular areas of interest.

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Lloyd Welch is happy that after seeing five different doctors following his fall after the meeting last week, not one doctor thought he needed to have surgery.

Jim Ackland is sad that Fran Boyd has suffered a stroke.

Jack Dawson is happy that Matt Regan is his financial advisor.

Doris Horwith is happy that she was able to take a trip to South America.

Matt Regan is happy over the birth of his son.

Bob Wallace is thankful to Tom Slaughter for giving him a Kiwanian discount when he cleaned Bob’s computer.

Mary Gant is happy that the football season is over and she will not have to watch UCLA lose again.

Diane Della Valle was sad that she was called to Jury Duty and was unable to attend last week’s meeting especially since she had guests attending and she was not able to be there

Tom Burrows is happy that his grand-daughter, Michele, is a finalist on the Miss La Canada Court.

Mark Alexander is happy for the USC win over UCLA this past Saturday and that USC will be going to the Rosebowl on New Year’s Day.

Linda Magarian is happy that Pat Flynn and Wendy Smith were able to attend the Literacy Program.

Clyde Hemphill is happy that the Rutgers football team is going to a Bowl Game.

Howard Backer is Happy for the University of Missouri’s Offensive Team, but sad for their terrible defensive team.

Emilita Bituin is happy for all of the Happy Bucks that have been given today.

Jeb Long is sad that even though Texas beat Oklahoma 45 to 35 that Texas is #3 team while Oklahoma is the #2 team in the nation. However, the good news is that Texas will not have to play against Florida in the BSC championship game.

FACTS AND FICTION

Music:

Tom Burrows played the piano and Jack Dawson led us in the opening song of the Battle Hymn of Republic and the closing song of Come On Kiwanis.