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Wednesday, August
26, 2009 |
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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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August 26, 2009
Jim Stratton
“Apple For The Teacher Day”
Wednesday Lunch Meeting@
VanDeKamp Hall, Descanso Gardens
September 2, 2009
Ettie Lee
Youth and Family Services
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @
VanDeKamp Hall,
Descanso Gardens
September 3, 2009
Kiwanis Board Meeting
LaCanada Community Center, 7:00
PM
September 9, 2009
Jim Phillips
Dancing With The Stars
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @
VanDekamp Hall,
Descanso Gardens
September 16, 2009
Jayasri Majumdar Hart
Producer-Editor Director
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @
VanDekamp Hall,
Descanso Gardens
September 23, 2009
Carl Christensen
President’s Swan Song
Wednesday Lunch Meeting @
VanDeKamp Hall @
Descanso Gardens
September 30, 2009
INSTALLATION DINNER
Oakmont Country Club –6:00 PM
(THE CLUB IS DARK AT LUNCHTIME)
October 15, 1, 2009
Sunshine Kids Foundation
Wednesday Lunch Meeting,
VanDeKamp Hall @
Descanso Gardens
TRAVELOGUE SCHEDULE:
October 17, 2009-
Buhtan: The Cloud Kingdom
November 21, 2009 – Crossing the
Mediterranean
February 20, 2010 – Egypt and
the Nile
March 29, 2010 – Inside
Iran
Today
April 17, 2010 – Burma
May 15, 2010 – Great Rocky
Adventure
Kiwanis Board Of Directors Meet
The First Thursday Of Each Month
At The La Cañada Community
Center– 7:00 Pm
February 5, March 5, April 2,
May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6,
September 3,
October 1, November 5, and
December 3.
Click
on the following button to view
the long term calendar
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WEEKLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MUSIC
The music was beautifully officiated by Tom Burrows and Ed
Moulton.
OPENING
Karl
Johnson led Kiwanians in the Pledge Of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Diane Della Valle announced the Oakmont Kiwanis Officer
Installation Tuesday Evening September 30, 2009. Nick Berkuta
will become the next President of the Kiwanis Club of La Canada.
Mary Gant announced the Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting
Sunday September 20, 2009.
Bill Scherkey announced tickets are available for the
Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting Sunday September 20, 2009.
Cory Stevens requested items for the Wine and Gourmet
Food Tasting Silent Auction and thanked all those who have
already generously contributed.
Al Restivo announced a 9/11 Rememberance event at the
High School at 7am. Contact Al for more specific details.
Nick Berkuta requested ADS for the Wine and Gourmet Food
Tasting Program.
Jim Ackland announced the upcoming Travelogue series is
about to begin.
Wendy Smith requested contributions for the ongoing
Turkey Drive sponsoring the Midnight Mission. Starr Frazier
donated $18 for a Turkey.
Frosty Boyd gave the Sick, Lame and Ailing report.
GUESTS
Pat Anderson brought her invaluable co-workers Starr
Fraizer and June Beeemer.
Al Restivo Brought Tom Passadisi and Marvin
from City Bank. Tom Passadisi has turned in his membership
papers and is set to become a new member.
Wendy Smith brought her mother Judy Amores, a teacher for
46 years. Her husband Eladio was a Kiwanian for 4 years. Wendy
also brought her daughter Taryn a soon-to-be 4th
grader at Mountain Avenue.
HAPPY & SAD BUCKS
None....
THE PROGRAM
Jim
Stratton, Superintendent of La Canada Schools addressed
Kiwanis Club of La Canada recently at the annual "Apple For The
Teacher Day." Stratton introduced an exceptional line up of
administrators, many of whom are new to the La Canada Unified
School District. Stratton described the exceptional rankings of
La Canada Schools Standards Testing. In Math grades 2-7 La
Canada ranks 1st and 2nd in the State. In English almost every
grade level ranks 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the State. Stratton
said,”behind all of this success are very talented, creative and
intelligent teachers. For more information about the academic
achievements of the the La Canada Unified School District you
can visit their website and read the Superintendent's Column
written monthly by Stratton which contains important updates for
the community.
Jim
Stratton welcomed new three Board Members who were in
attendance; Susan Boyd, Cindy Wilcox and Jeanne Broberg.
He announced Principals Elissa De Angelo of La Canada
Elementary, Anain Wenn of Palm Crest Elementary and
Donna Robinson of Paradise Canyon Elementary.
"Thank you
for the warmth and friendliness that permeates the room," said
Elissa De Angelo of La Canada Elementary. "Your Apple For
The Teacher is a wonderful way to start the school year and it
stays with us for along time.” She continued, "what impresses me
most about LCE is the diversity, interests and talents of the
students which reflect the diversity, interests and talents of
the parents in the community.” Angelo introduced new teacher
Andrea Stalder who will be teaching Kindergarten.
PCE
Principal Donna Robinson expressed enthusiasm for their
new Multi-Purpose room. "It will enable students to participate
in P.E. during the rainy season and on hot days. Additionally,
parents and students will be able to use this larger space for
Assemblies and Spirit Rallies." Robinson also discussed the
ASSETS Program, which nurtures students, helping them to feel
welcome and comfortable at school. “I want success for every
student," she said. Robinson then introduced new teacher
Laura Eng who will be teaching Special Education.
PCR
Principal Anais Wenn acknowledged and thanked Kiwanis for the
Terrific Kids program. “It has made a huge difference in our
school," she stated. "Our students are so excited when they are
selected as Terrific Kids and then invited, along with their
parents, to a Kiwanis Luncheon to be honored for their
achievements.” Kiwanis's Terrific Kids is a student recognition
program that promotes character development, self-esteem, and
perseverance. Students work with their classroom teacher and
establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships,
attendance, or schoolwork. Wenn announced three new teachers
Tiffany Zupan; Physical Education, Margot Paine;
Special Education and Lindsay Home who will be teaching
5/6 Grades.
Dr.
Jackie Luzak, LCHS 7/8 principal greeted her captive
audience by saying, “I don’t think Kiwanians understand how
special it is to have lunch in the middle of the day with
silverware, china and glasses. We thank you for having us
Kiwanis!” She continued by praising the new Builders Club, which
was begun last year at the High School by Kiwanian’s Brian
Schwartz and Rolando Morales with the support of
Daryal and Mary Gant.
The Builders
Club is the largest service organization for middle school and
junior high students, with more than 40,000 members worldwide.
The Builders Club is an international student-led organization
providing members with opportunities to perform service, build
character, and develop leadership. The La Canada High School
Builders club now has officers, raised money and has donated to
charity. Dr. Luzak announced two new teachers Stacy
Yung; Grade 8 Social Science and Christine Werner;
Grade 7 Life Science.
La Canada
High School 9-12 also has a new Principal; Audra Pittman
who was in attendance. She introduced new teachers Eryn
Corralejo; Physics, Kristina Kalb; Government and
Economics, Erin Oberosler; Spanish, Kyle Smith;
Instrumental Music and Megan Washburn; Chemistry.
Pittman announced, “LCHS holds the state record for the
highest number of continuous swimming and diving championships.”
She concluded the administration presentation by proudly
discussing the successful PAL mentor program saying "students
had been doing exceptionally well in and out of the classroom."
PAL stands for Peer Assistance Leadership. LCHS has achieved
results of improved school attendance, reduced drug and alcohol
abuse, a positive school climate, increased academic success,
responsible behavior, and involvement in community service.
OTHER STUFF
Winner of the 50/50 Drawing:
Secret
Greeter: Mike Leininger
Master of
the Cash Box: Mary Gant
This Week's
Reporter: Wendy Alane Smith
This Week's
Photographer: Wendy Alane Smith
Webmaster,
Newsletter Reporter/Coordinator: Jeb Long
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