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The La Cawañian La Cañada, CA – October 24, 2001 Jim Reynolds, Editor OPENING: President Pat Anderson opened by thanking Martha Crockett for her beautiful music and then introducing Ed Moulton who led us in the national anthem. Rick Lazare led us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and Howard Backer gave the invocation. HEAD TABLE AND GUESTS: The balance of the head table was made up of Club Secretary Doris Horwith, a special honoree, Jim Ackland, Vice President and Program Chairman, our speaker Bill Haloulakos, Mel Wilson and Jack Dawson. Pat then began the introductions of our guests by introducing Jo Ackland, Jim's wife, who introduced our speaker's wife Vicky. The Pres thanked Mr. Dean who brought Bob Slattery back to our meeting. Then she recognized and honored our Lt. Governor Pat Liddell with a total standing ovation of appreciation. Bob Holtz was introduced by Ed Moulton as a new member candidate sponsored by Mel Wilson. Walt Winner was introduced by his sponsor George Lutes. Ken Lowe introduced Drew Porter and Eon Lew our Key Club guests for the day. Al Restivo introduced his talented and multi-lingual new staff member Billy Shueh. Harold Arman was given a great ovation on his return after his extended illness. Sheila Cook introduced her distinguished Banking Officer John Cullen. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Howard Backer announced that the school board election forum will be held tonight and Harold Arman will be the Master of Ceremonies and he has made the commitment that he will use only two minutes of time. (How many times?) We decided to go just to audit this commitment. Ed Moulton encouraged us to participate in the Travel Adventure Social at Conrad's on October 27 at 5:15 PM. Conrad's has given us an ad for the series and we can show our appreciation to them as well as have fun by attending the patio party which includes salad, entree, beverage, dessert, tax, and tip for $20 each. Call Ed or Pat if you can attend. Howard Backer read a letter of appreciation from the Descanso Gardens Guild thanking us for our $4,000 contribution to their Educate The Children Program. HAPPY, SAD AND BUSINESS BUCKS: Sheila Cook invited us to participate in some of the new opportunities at Citizens Bank. Bill Scherkey proudly reported on his new grandson and his daughter and their good health after his visit to Minneapolis where Melinda remains for another week of cold weather. Frosty Boyd read a positive report on the terrorists attacks in comparison to what might have been if there had been a high success level against their targets. (74,280 potential deaths and 93% survived). Jim Edwards was thankful for his wonderful trip to Notre Dame but unhappy with the U.S.C. outcome. Pat Liddell was happy that his son was having an interview with the Pasadena Fire Department which he wants to join. Ann Doneen was happy to get her lap top repaired by Tom but then it later had a mother board failure and is gone for sure. Have you ever seen the speed of her typing on her lap top? I think she deserves a new one. SPECIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS: Pres Pat made a report on her stand up attendance with 400 people lunching at the Country Club who were there to honor business leaders of our community. Our Doris Horwith was selected and honored as BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR by Carol Liu who hosted the meeting along with Jack Scott. We gave Doris A long stem red rose and a standing ovation and she joined the Century Club in appreciation. Two TERRIFIC KIDS from LCE were each recognized by Pres Pat with reasons for their selection which made the introductions by Pat Flynn even more appreciated when he presented their awards. Casey Klein was accompanied by her mother Cathy Klein and her grandmother Mary Alice Sjogren. Michael Gee was accompanied by his father Wilson Gee and by his mother Merle Gee. PROGRAM: Jim Ackland introduced V.E. "Bill" Haloulakos a Scientist, Engineer, National Distinguished Lecturer and Educator. Bill explained how the idea of "antimatter" was generated in the thirties and how it was later applied to radiation medicine through the PET SCANNER (POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY) for use in Cardiology, Necrology, Psychiatry and Oncology (Cancer). Loma Linda is now famous for Proton Therapy for cancer and macular degeneration treatment by burning out the cancer cells without destroying the surrounding tissue. It was Buck Rogers in the thirties and now a science. Thank God. NEXT WEEK: PROGRAM - WILD LIFE ON WHEELS WITH SUSIE. INTRO BY JIM ACKLAND HEAD TABLE: FLAG SALUTE - Brian Hull, INVOCATION - Bill Scherkey. HONORED MEMBERS AT HEAD TABLE - Glen Pettit and Tom Stafford. 50/50 WINNER - Barry Riedel
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