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The La Kawañian

October 15, 2003
Barry Riedel, Editor

OPENING:  Martha Crockett tickled the ivories to our delight including "It Was Just One Of Those Things", "The Hills Are Alive (With The Sound of Music, not poison ivy). President Jim Ackland brought the meeting to order beginning with a "big hand" for Martha Crockett and "America the Beautiful" which we got started on the second try.  Dr. Frosty Boyd gave a nice intro to the flag salute and Howard Backer gave a warm and fuzzy invocation ending with--as all God's children say--"Amen".

President Jim told us about the club assessment.  Daryal Gant took the podium to inform us further:  We were all sent a Club Assessment form and maybe we all returned them--maybe about half.  Jim Ackland made a summary of the results.  Daryal took the data and together with some very smart and mature Kiwanians--Bill Scherkey and Pat Anderson--reviewed all the info.  Four recommendations came out of that study:  (See attached "Goals, Objectives, Actions")  Our venue and general nature of meetings were good; we liked out bulletins; we liked being members; we thought the dues and costs were reasonable; we thought the club had high community visibility.  What needed substantial improvement:  Performing a regular community analysis; involving new members immediately in a project; having joint projects with other organizations and developing and implementing a PR program.  What else?  Three things: increasing the number of members; to include youth and minorities; educate new members better.  Some poor attendance by club members was noted.  Some members were stale--even moldy.  The committee recommended four items (see attached "Big Four" below). 

GUESTS:  Pat Anderson intro'd two Chamber workers, Stephanie Levy and Wendy Gayner.  Two who looked young enough to be Key Cubbers (but were not): Vic Legerton introduced Judy Chung with Diversified Title and Nina Suh.  Ron Borucki, George Humphries and Stephanie Caferu of Glendale Kiwanis.  Pat Liddell.  Ken Lowe introduced Key Clubbers:  Ashley Anderson and Liara Rios.  Dick DeGrey introduced his lovely wife Shirley.  Hal Crockett did the honors for Martha.  Sue Leabo introduced Mike Leininger of LCHS--a prospective member.  Jim Ackland introduced the Lt-Gov-in-Waiting, Nilo Pineda.  Bill Bodell introduced himself and Nita Pearson of the Crescenta club.  Fellow NJ stater Pat Liddell was introduced (again) by Clyde Hemphill. 

FINES, CONFESSIONS, ETC.:.  Silvia Kirkorian acted as Sgt of Arms.  Secret Greeter: Silvia Kirkorian.  Ed Mouton brought us a version of "Hi Neighbor" right in the middle.  The Pres forgot.  Fines for the President were suggested.  Daryal Gant told a story about lunch seating.  Howard Backer gave three Happy Bucks for the three Chamber persons who helped out with the Wine Tasting--including Pat Anderson.  Pat Liddell gave a happy buck.  Barry Riedel gave some bucks for his birthday.  Mary Gant gave a Happy Buck.  Stephanie Cafero gave one.  Tom Gilfoy gave something (a Century Club!) for an anniversary and for a trip to South Bend to see the USC-Notre Dame game.  Hal Crockett gave a cozy happy buck because they are heading for Mammoth with their younger daughter, their grandson and a big dog!  Sheila Cook gave a happy buck for returning from Vancouver, Canada.  George Humphries of the Other Club gave a happy buck for living in LCF for forty years.  Jim Ackland gave a happy buck for the Assessment Committee and for meeting Howard's granddaughters.  Finally Frosty put in one for the last Saturday for Stanford-USC and a little Democrat joke.  One more:  Dick DeGrey followed up for the two guys who came over last week from out there and he took them in the back room and showed how the amplifiers worked and they fixed it good so we can hear now.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Pat Anderson reminded us that tomorrow night is the greatest mixer of the year, right here in Descanso, a joint Tournament of Roses/ Chamber of Commerce Mixer.  5:30-8PM, Thursday, October 16.    Howard Backer reminded us about the e-script program.  Howard informed us that invoices are going to be sent by e-mail in the future.  He will e-mail us to remind us about the e-mail (what?).  Daryal Gant is in charge of Interclubbing.  Clyde Hemphill will act in his place and stead next week at the AM club a week from today.  Get those yellow spots off!  October 22.  AM Club.  Bachy Bachmayer reminded us about those li'l ol' containers on the table.   Nilo Pineda announced the Mascarade Ball for the Foundation.  November 1.  Live Music.  Dancing 'til Midnight.  Country Club.  Vic Legerton announced the Division Council Meeting next Monday.  Sheila Cook announced up-coming programs.

Our Honored Guest drew the winning ticket for the Opportunity Raffle.  Bachy Bachmayer. 

PROGRAM: Sheila Cook introduced Karim Jaude, a Master Business and Professional Coach.  He has overcome amazing impediments and obstacles to achieve success.  He escaped from Lebanon came to the US with $17 in his pocket. 
Accept--Adapt--Find Creative Solutions!

The Speaker, Kiram Jaude

CLOSING Ed Moulton led us in rendition of "Hail Kiwanis!" to end the meeting. 

Attachment:  Kiwanis Club of La Cañada
Strategic Plan 2003-2004
Goals, Objectives, Actions

Goal 1

Increase net membership to enable the club to accomplish effectively all club activities.

Objective.  Increase net membership by 10, to 82, by September 30, 2004

Action.  Incorporate the objective in a Membership Plan by November 5, 2003.

Substantially increase the degree of publicity and recognition of club activities

Objective.:

• Advertise all club programs and projects appropriately in advance.

• Promptly submit information on club meetings and other activities to the media

• Promptly submit materials to Division, District and National Kiwanis for timely publicity and recognition

Action.  Incorporate the objectives in a Publicity Plan by November 5, 2003.

Increase participation by club members, especially those who are inactive

Objective.  Involve all able members in club activities

Action -  Create a new position (or duty) of "Activity Coordinator" to encourage and  facilitate member participation by October 30, 2003

Goal 4

 Increase the number of joint projects with sponsored clubs and organizations.