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Wednesday, June
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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 16, 2010
Hollywood History – Author
Stephen Schochet
Wednesday Lunch Meeting,
VanDeKamp Hall @ Descanso
Gardens
June 23, 2010
Scout Recognition Day – Ken Lowe
Wednesday Lunch Meeting,
VanDeKamp Hall @ Descanso
Gardens
June 30, 2010
Future of Electric Car – GM
representatives
Wednesday Lunch Meeting,
VanDeKamp Hall @ Descanso
Gardens
Kiwanis Board Of Directors Meet
The First Thursday Of Each Month
At The La Cañada Community
Center– 7:00 Pm
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WEEKLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MUSIC
Tom Burrows,
our club pianist, played music prior to the start of the
meeting. He accompanied Ed Moulton with “God Bless
America” and “Hail Kiwanis”. “Hi Neighbor” was our greeting to
guests and returning members.
OPENING
Jim Ackland
led us in the flag salute. Gigi Schlueter gave us an
inspiration with lines such as “…pain is inevitable, suffering
is optional… what is good in the short term is tough for us long
term… what is tough in the short term is good for us in the long
term… surest road to happiness is good relationships.”
GUESTS
Pat Anderson
introduced us to Jackie Walls who operates Jackie’s
Hair-A-Go-Go. Jackie is joining us as a new member.
Pat also
re-introduced her compatriots at the chamber: Star Fraser and
June Beemer.
Welcome back to our members: Jeb Long and Harriet
Hammons.
HAPPY & SAD BUCKS
Linda Magarian
tells us that Jim Smith is improving. Doctors are
optimistic as he is in ICU recovering from sepsis.
Mary Gant
is happy that her granddaughter from Saudi Arabia is here for
two months for the summer.
Pat Anderson
is pleased that her house is on the rebuild. That also goes for
the home of her colleague Star Fraser.
Clyde Hemphill
speaks well of the Sunland Tujunga club where you can find much
joy with the Harley-Davidson loving members.
Emelita Bituin
is pleased with Chris Motte helping out.
Skip Boyd
is happy his father, Frosty Boyd, is doing well. He is
not so happy that he is being a poor patient despite being a
good doctor.
Paul Westmoreland
has a neutral buck regarding a Dinuba moment.
Brian Fuller
is pleased that the primary election is history and thus
political ads have quieted.
Patina’s chef Jose is moving onto the Hollywood Bowl and the
members collected a round of dollars as a happy sendoff.
Ken Lowe
is happy to report a great scholarship sendoff of $1000 for
Robert Hong at LCHS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mary Gant
reminds us of Wine and Gourmet Food event for September 26. The
postcards have been made up.
Harriet Hammons
tells us about the reading group at Union St. getting awards and
also about the book drive organized by Wendy Smith. Also
the roundup to go down to the school the following morning for a
reading session.
Nick Berkuta
tells us of the new club t-shirts.
Howard Backer
reminds us all of the Kiwanis Doctors program and to make
donations to the cans on each table.
Pat Anderson
tells us of the chamber mixer on June 17th sponsored
by Valley Sun.
Skip Boyd
gives the SLA report. Dick DeGrey, Hal Thomas,
Norm Johnson, and Jim Smith mentioned. Jim Smith
needs your prayers as he is fighting septic shock. His wife
Wendy Smith needs your support.
Frosty Challenge: After a bunch of groaners, Rolando Morales
deserves the Kudos bar for best joke.
THE PROGRAM
Skip Lindeman
is our emcee for Clergy Appreciation Day. We heard from
religious leaders from a variety of faiths who were seated at
our tables throughout Van De Kamp Hall. A common theme
throughout the presentation was openness and understanding of
each others traditions and beliefs. We are also pleased to know
that two members of our clergy will join our club.
OTHER STUFF
Nick
also introduced our Chief Caterer.
We
took up a collection and presented it to him to show our
gratitude.
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Winner of the 50/50 Drawing: Howard Backer
Secret Greeter: Bruce Johnson (member of La Cañada AM)
Master of the Cash Box: Fred Schooley
This Week's Reporter: Brian Fuller
This Week's Photographer: Melinda Thompson
Webmaster and Newsletter Editor: Jeb Long
Newsletter Coordinator: Brian Fuller
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