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The La Kawañian

November 19, 2003
Barry Riedel, Editor

OPENING:  Martha Crockett tickled the ivories to entertain us while we meeted and greeted and enjoyed lunch. President Jim Ackland brought the meeting to order. A big round of applause was given to Martha Crockett. Ed Moulton led us in a rousing rendition of "This Is My Country". George Lutes led the pledge of allegiance. Howard Backer gave us a humorous intro to the invocation from material garnered from the internet with a little added prayer for the "fiscal year"!

Announcements: Jim Ackland gave us the news that we got a letter from the District Governor wishing us Happy Anniversary for our 55th (actually the 53rd). News from the District Meeting: we have the opportunity to become a Distinguished Kiwanian. We have to sponsor a new member, participate in a club project, attend three interclubs or have 6 months of perfect attendance, attend a District Meeting, attend a District dinner and attend a sponsored youth event. We have many members who could qualify for this Award. December 27th will be Feed the Floaters for the District float. Monday night the 29th will be the Feed the Floaters for the LCF float. Also: the District is looking for us to sponsor another sponsored youth program--so think about that.

Daryal Gant brought us up to date on the interclubs. If we have 100% we will have fulfilled one criterion in order to be an outstanding club. 25 of our members have already attended. For those who have not yet attended, sign up on the yellow sheet on each table. Upcoming: There is the Hollywood club, the Key Club and the Highland Park club. (See below.)

Special Interclub Section: Dr. Gant's Zit Remover:

-Tuesday, December 9 12:00 Noon, Hollywood-Los Feliz Club, Acapulco Restaurant, 4444 Sunset, Hollywood.

-Thursday, December 11, 12:15PM, LCF Key Club, LCHS, east balcony.

-December 18, Thursday, 12:00 Noon, Highland Park Club, Police Museum, 6045 York Blvd, Highland Park. Call Daryal Gant to sign up.

Back To Announcements: Diane DellaValle updated us on the Christmas Party, December 14 from 5-8PM at Jack and Barbara Dawson's house, 5278 La Cañada Boulevard. It will be catered by Arborcrest catering (which Diane dubbed “Arroyo Food & Beverage”). Turkey, ham, salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert. $20 + drink tix. RSVP to Diane at 818 790-1119 or 818 957-1111. Jim Ackland returned to the mike to tell us of the Division newsletter on each table. We have a blurb about what our club is doing. Bachy Bachmayer reminded us of the Children's Hospital contributions. Frosty Boyd updated the Vial of Life program. All Key Clubs are involved. Barry Riedel told us about the Travel Adventure program this Saturday 7PM at Flintridge Prep. Ed Moulton told us about the Builder's Club.

Pat Anderson informed that Thursday November 20 is the November Mixer at the Roger Barkley Community Center. It will benefit the “10th Annual Run for the Hungry”. Beverages by Foothill Wine & Spirits, food will be lasagna plus: Diane salad with zucchini bread from Green Street. Food! Drink! Good company! New plaques will be awarded to new businesses. Tomorrow, Thursday November 20 at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Barkley Center.

Also: Santa is coming! (Along with Mrs. Claus and their merry elves) Pat Anderson handed out a schedule of his visits as well as the Festival of Lights. On Thursday December 4th 4:00-6PM Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will arrive in an antique fire truck to kick off the community event at Memorial Park. Watch Santa throw the light switch that lights up La Cañada Flintridge to ring in the holiday season. Bring an unwrapped toy and support the CV Sheriff’s Station annual toy drive. Witness the introduction of Miss La Cañada Flintridge finalists and the announcement of Miss LCF Court. Thursday December 4 from 4-6PM at Memorial Park.

Santa’s other visits: Saturday, December 13 from 11 am to 1:00 pm at Plaza de La Cañada and La Cañada Pet Clinic from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Plus! Saturday December 20 from 11 am to 1:00 pm at La Cañada Plaza and Sports Chalet from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

50/50 Raffle. Chuck Gulick won!

Guests: Ken Lowe introduced three Key Clubbers: Albert Chen, Secretary; Jenny Lee--JV tennis player--and Christine Lee. Lt. Gov. Joe Thompson is the varsity coach. Jim Ackland introduced our Lt. Gov and pointed out that he did not have a badge! Introducing himself was Heinrich Keifer from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Highland Park, former president Richard Ledesma and Nancy Wyatt. Joe Thompson thanked us all for attending the Interclub this AM. Paul Bobzin and Rick Lazare were greeted. Hal Crockett introduced his lovely wife Martha. Dick De Grey introduced the equally lovely and gracious Shirley DeGrey. Hal Thomas introduced his spouse Julia Thomas who is a member of the AM club. Bill Scherkey was congratulated for having won an IRS case in the morning. New member Mike Leininger acted as sergeant-at-arms. Dave Spence was unclear on exactly how many years he has been married (1959) but he contributed generously.

Happy/Sad Bucks: Paul Westmoreland gave a sad buck for Dinuba with financial problems. Clyde Hemphill was happy to be back from Hawaii where he had a fabulous time. He was ready to get President Jim Ackland organized. Karl Johnson had a happy buck (for going to school with his 2-year-old on Thursday) and a sad buck for not being able to go to the board meetings on Thursday. Jim Reynolds celebrated a big birthday and put an equivalent amount in the pot. Jack Dawson gave a happy buck for Pat Anderson organizing a great Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.

Frosty's Challenge: Frosty Boyd let us have it with a politician joke. Challengers were Bill Watts with a fireman joke and Chuck Gulick with a horse joke. Bill Watts won by acclamation.

Sheila Cook woke us up a little with the reminder that we had forgot to sing Happy Birthday to Jim Reynolds. So we did! We made it up to him by singing him the Birthday song right away. Happy Birthday Jim!

Program: Sheila Cook introduced Larry Hall from the Crescenta-Canada YMCA. He brought us up to speed on the doings of the YMCA.

Larry Hall