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The La Kawañian

December 17, 2003
Barry Riedel, Editor

Opening: Piano music was absent, leaving us to entertain ourselves. After a request from our President Jim Ackland, Martha Crockett was persuaded to go to the piano. Martha accompanied us in a rousing version of "God Bless America" led by Ed Moulton. Mel Wilson led the pledge. George Lutes gave the invocation.

Guests: Some of the guests were our 8 bell-ringers. Ed Moulton introduced Director of the Bell Ringers Jeremy Langhill. George Lutes introduced Barbara Clark and Linda Adams. Pat Anderson acquainted us with Crystal. Pete Palermo was greeted. Karl Johnson presented his guests, Mark of the Bell Ringers and Jenett Cordon who is in the printing business. Ken Lowe made know (we’re looking for synonyms for “introduce”) Jim Adams, a bell ringer, and Maressa Takahashi, President of the Key Club who gave a grateful thanks for everyone who went to the interclub. Mr. B-17 Hal Thomas (oh the heck with it) introduced Julia Thomas, his wife and a prospective member. Jack Dawson introduced Cindy Barrett, a bell ringer. Hal Crockett introduced his wife Martha Crockett. Bob Martin introduced Ashley Langdell. Paul Bobzin introduced Neil, a bell ringer.

Special Award: Julie Sharl made a special presentation with Susan Dodge of the LCHS 7/8 PTA--a "Founder's Day" award to our Kiwanis Club. On Feb. 25 there will be a special celebration to which Ed Moulton and a couple of member of the club were invited to receive a special award.

Karl Johnson made a special announcement regarding the Builder's Club. They help the Glendale Association of the Retarded by collecting papers with which over 70 clients are helped by giving work and a place to live. They have some great artists among their clients who provided some Christmas cards.

Ed Moulton led us in "Hi Neighbor"! Then "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "The First Noel"

President Jim Ackland reported to us about the DCM meeting last Monday night. The international luncheon will be on January 2. We have a mid-year conference on February 21. We have a Governor's visit on March 21. December 29 at 5:30 PM is the Feed the Floaters under the bridge. Jim Ackland kindly provided us with candy canes at the table.

Birthdays: We recognized Bill Pickering for his 90 something birthday. Mary Gant was born in 1974 and celebrated her birthday with a check for $39, one for each year (wink).

Frosty's Challenge: Frosty Boyd gave us one about a job applicant. Jack Dawson took up the challenge after being thanked for the great Christmas party he hosted. Jack told us about the Brobergs who are in Russia and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Bill Watts followed up with one about a man in a supermarket. Neil the bell ringer told us two: two satellite dishes getting married and one about the fourth wise man. Frosty won?--no, Neil won!

Secret Greeter: Jim Reynolds was It. Then we got it for not wearing the Kiwanis pin.

Happy/Sad Bucks: Sookie Mathews told us about her sad buck for missing the Christmas party by arriving one day late. We all gave a big round of applause to Diane DellaValle for all her good work on the Christmas party.

Announcements: Jim Ackland announced that the next two Wednesdays, December 24 and December 31, will be dark. Matt Regan announced that the last day for the Toy/Food Drive for the Sheriff's Dept is today. Extra: The Vial of Life is on hold because of a flu outbreak at the Sheriff's Department. Diane DellaValle graciously thanked everyone for the Christmas Party. Everybody had a good time.

Interclubing: Daryal Gant announced about the up-coming interclubs:

Sign up on the yellow sheet!

Bill Watts told us there were a lot of people who do not know what Kiwanis is. Be sure to tell Bill about any public relations events. Bachy Bachmayer reminded us of the Children's Hospital donations. Pat Anderson told us about the new Miss La Cañada Flintridge royal court. One will be crowned Miss La Cañada during the annual installation dinner on January 13, 2004 at the Brookside Country Club. Pat also gave 5 happy bucks because students in high school are getting their college of choice. Also one went to Karl Johnson because of his winning twice in the La Cañada Shopping Spree. Howard Backer told us about the board meeting which is scheduled for January 1--so it's moved to January 8.

50/50: Bill Watts won!

Program: The Bell Choir from the Presbyterian Church was introduced by Ed Moulton. The 11-member group provided us with delightful entertainment from a "small ensemble" playing three and one-half octaves. The music was heavenly. The bell ringers were given a token of our appreciation from Ed Moulton.

Doris Littlejohn was introduced by Jim Ackland. Ed Moulton presented the cup to the bell ringers.

Closing: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" was sung by one and all.

Remember: No meetings 12/24 or 12/31. Board meeting January 8. May everybody have a joyous holiday season and a happy new year!

Quote: “I’m just glad it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not Gary Cooper”. Gary Cooper on his decision not to take the leading role in “Gone With The Wind”.