Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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

October 21, 2009
Stephen McNally - President of the Pasadena Humane Society
Wednesday Lunch Meeting, VanDeKamp Hall @ Descanso Gardens

November 11, 2009
Kiwanis Talent Show
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

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the long term calendar

WEEKLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

MUSIC

Tom Burroughs on Piano and Wendy Alane on vocals led the group in singing God Bless America, Hi Neighbor & Welcome back!

OPENING:

With our fearless leader absent (did we scare him off already after just one week?) Bill Watts stepped in and got the meeting started. Tom Pasinisi (not Passantino!) led us in the flag salute and Fred Schooley gave the inspiration reminding us of all of God’s blessings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gigi Schlueter is coordinating dinners to bring to Elle & Bob Wildermuth who tragically lost their home in a fire. Please choose one evening you can bring them a complete meal. She passed around a sign-up sheet – please call her or email her as well to coordinate.

Pat Anderson announced a “Monster Mash Mixer” this Thursday 10/15 hosted by the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge. It is sure to be a spooktacular event!!

PAUL WESTMORELAND had good news! Our Kiwanis "Blue Book" is almost here! You will find lots of useful information about Kiwanis at the beginning of the book, and then a page for each member with their picture and personal information.

Wendy Alane invited everyone to the K-Kids Pizza Party on Saturday, Nov 7 from noon to 2:00 pm she also encouraged members to meet at Descanso tomorrow morning and every Thursday to caravan down to Union School to work with children on their reading.

Jennifer Berger announced Verdugo Hills Hospital is offering flu shots.

TOM BURROUGHS is still looking for more talent! He is putting together our Talent Show on November 11th. Please contact him if you have a talent you would like to share with the Club.

Frosty Boyd provided an update on the status of Hal Thomas and Dick DeGrey and Ehtel who recently lost her home and is looking for a small place. Please let Frosty know of anyone that needs his support.

Jim Ackland encouraged members to support the Travel Adventure Series – please come this Saturday night!

Linda Magarian presented Wendy Alane with a Kiwanis pin.

Mary Gant welcomed back long time member Joel Peterson and reminded everyone that Joel is running for re-election on the School Board.

GUESTS

Wendy Smith introduced Beverly DeLucia from Fast Frame and encouraged her to join our Club!

Frosty Boyd was proud to introduce his grandson Tad Boyd.

Jim Stratton introduced Don Sheppard from LAFC our speaker of the day and Christina Baglin whose daughter participated in LAFC and recently joined the club on a memorable trip to Africa.

Al Restivo introduced Ernest Koepelli.

Dr. Rionn Zimmerman introduces Luis Seguerra.

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Linda Magarian donated a Happy Buck for winning “The Most Unusual Table“Award at the Habitat for Humanity event.

Cory Stevens gave a few Happy Bucks for a great trip to Maui where they met up with Carl & Irene…..last seen on the Road to Hana…..hope they make it back!!

Joel Peterson was happy for the LCUSD ranking 2^nd among all districts in the State with more National Merit Scholars than 1^st ranked San Marino.

Pat Anderson donated a Priceless Buck for all of our homes being safe despite all the wet weather. A big thank you to the Fire department, Police & City Staff!

Mary Gant donated a few Happy Bucks for this year’s Rose Princesses – 2 girls from Sacred Heart and 1 from La Canada High School.

Tom Burrows gave a Happy Buck grateful his home is still safe.

Elizabeth Georgeon donated a Happy Buck for our homes being safe but warned us not to discount the force of Mother Nature and to prepare for future rain!

Diane DellaValle gave 5 Happy Bucks for getting 4 new tires, new brakes & rotors and flood insurance (she apologized for not buying them from Paul!)

Jack Dawson also gave a Happy Buck for the purchase of new tires that he did buy from Paul!

Brian Fuller gave a Happy Buck for the St. Francis grad that assisted the Dodgers with a clutch win in Game 2 of the series.

Frosty Boyd donated $5.00 happy bucks for his grandson being here – he is very proud of him!

Jim Ackland gave a happy buck for a good life!

THE PROGRAM

Jim Stratton introduced Don Sheppard from LAFC who presented us with a very informative and passionate program about the LAFC Soccer Club and Foundation.

LAFC is a sporting organization with a unique and distinguished focus on leading and guiding young people of all races and economic situations to a brighter future and a better life. They use the sport of soccer, as the platform to accomplish their youth development goals. LAFC leverages their outstanding soccer academy to focus on the importance of quality education and health care. LAFC removes financial barriers that prevent many youth from accessing the educational programs and services they need in order to excel.

In the community, LAFC partners with local groups that provide education and health care services so that they can leverage benefits to youth through their specialty. LAFC will go into an economically distressed area and: