Opening: Martha Crockett
gave us some melodic and lovely piano music (including the
Flight of the Bumblebee) by which to get our lunch and chat. And
got a big hand!
President Jim Ackland brought the meeting to order. Ed
Moulton led us in "America the Beautiful." Rick
Lazare led the pledge. Silvia Kirkorian gave a nice
invocation.
Ed Moulton continued in the conductor-mode leading us in
"Smile and The World Smiles with You". Sing a song!
Birthdays:
Carl Gieseke's birthday was
today. He sprang for a nice contribution. His wedding
anniversary was in February and so he joined the Century Club!
Guests With Announcements
: Jim Ackland introduced Division
3 Lt. Governor Joe Thompson who reminded us about the
Laughlin Nevada trip June 4, 5 and 6. Accommodations at the
Flamingo Laughlin Hotel, 2 nights, 2 persons 2 beds: per person
$100. Including (of course) round trip bus fare, hotel and tax
for 2 people, 2 breakfast buffets, baggage handling and gratuity
for driver. Deposit: $10 per person and must be in by May 1.
Final payment due May 10. Payable to McVicker Travel, 1005 White
Deer Drive, LCF 91011 818 790 8105. jsmcv@aol.com. Credit cards
not accepted. For info on Flamingo Laughlin Hotel check out
www.FlamingoLaughlin.com.
Also: the monthly DCM meeting is this Monday 7PM at the
hospital.
Theo Abelmann was complimented by President Jim
Ackland on how well-dressed she was.
Frosty's Challenge
: Frosty Boyd led off
with one about a political delegate at the Dems Convention. Did
George Washington really decide Roe (Row) v. Wade before
crossing the Delaware? Lloyd Welch followed with one
about 3 blondes and the pearly gates. Jim Reynolds told
one for the Republicans about a woman in a balloon. Lloyd
Welch won!
Legion of Honor Awards
: Jim Ackland saluted
a number of Legion of Honor awardees for 25 years of membership
including : Skip Schembari who is a life member; Rick
Lazare who told us he appreciated the overall friendship in
Kiwanis over the years; Al Restivo for over 30 years of
service and dedication. Al Restivo told us he was 2 when
he joined. It has been a wonderful experience in making friends.
Alan Perry Sr for over 30 years of membership--he shared
with us his years of friendship and service during his 1974-
membership. Don Corbett has 35 years of Kiwanis
membership. Don told us about his long-lasting
friendships including cooperation and helpfulness. Already
received the award: Ed Moulton who got a well-deserved
standing ovation for all his years of service in Kiwanis.
Diane DellaValle announced the Jazz Festival Saturday
June 26. The Glendale club presents this event. The Dine-Around
is meeting with problems as to the date so it will be cancelled
and in its place we will carpool to the Jazz Festival. $15 comes
back to the club for every ticket we buy. The jazz is reportedly
terrific. Tickets are $30.00. If we get our reservations in
before the First of June we get the $15 each to the club.
Dick DeGrey told us about May 5 2004 11:15AM--the La
Canadian of the Year luncheon. Are you coming? Note the time
change. Let Dick know. We will have a special lunch so we
need to tell the caterer how many we will have. Also we need
guests' names for name tags. There is a sign-up sheet. Cheryl
Carbonetti is the honoree.
The AM club might have 12 or so in attendance. Cheryl is the
president-elect of the AM club. They may have 25-50 people
present so we have to top them.
La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association:
Saturday April 17 Bingo BBQ. 6PM no host reception, 7pm Dinner,
8PM Bingo! 18 years or older. (Most of us are long past worrying
about that!( $30/person. Crescenta Canada YMCA. For reservations
contact Claire Slaughter, 468 Paulette Place LCF 91011 790 0560
Western attire welcomed.
New Members
: We had three new members to install. Paul
Westmoreland did the honors. Frank Ragazzi and Violet
Ragazzi and Delores "Dodie" Ulrich . Violet
Ragazzi was not present inasmuch as she was not feeling
well. Doris Horwith is the sponsor of Frank Ragazzi.
Frank is a Kiwanian from Colorado. He was originally a
New Yorker. He served in WWII training pilots. He is in the real
estate business. He is a recent newlywed to Violet who will be
joining us also.
Diane DellaValle as sponsor introduced Dodie Ulrich
who works as assistant director of Learning Tree. Dodie has
a soft spot in her heart for children and devotes much of her
time to Five Acres--a center for abused children. She took in
two abused children into her home for over a year, substantially
helping the kids. Dodie grew up here and moved to
Colorado. She has her real estate and unfortunately just lost
her mother.
Ed Moulton led us in "You're In Kiwanis Now".
Secret Greeter
: Tom Stafford. If you didn't
have your pin, put a buck in the pot.
Happy/Sad Bucks
: Ken Lowe gave a happy buck
for Dave Hemstreet who endured the Key Club trip with him. Hal
Crockett gave a sad buck for Howard Backer who lost
his sister. Jim Reynolds gave for being among the missing
for the next 3 weeks. He is going to South America to see all
the countries. Barry Riedel emptied all the $1 from his
wallet for (happy bucks) Melinda Thompson, Bill Scherkey,
Howard Backer, Clyde Hemphill and of course Ed Moulton
for their aid & assistance on the Travel Adventures. And a
sad buck for (see errata below) Anthony Portantino
announced that last week he became Mayor Pro Tem of La Cañada
Flintridge and gave generously. Anthony got a big hand. Clyde
Hemphill gave for Jim Ackland remembering the secret
greeter and the pins. Howard Backer gave a sad five bucks
for his sister-in-law passing of cancer. Howard will be
going back to Florida for the services.
LCF Mayor Pro-Tem Anthony Portantino again told us
"Life is Good!"
50/50
: Bob Wallace reminded Jim Ackland
about the 50/50--just so he got a perfect score. Proceeds
through today are $308.00 to the winner. Dave Hemstreet picked Hal
Crockett's ticket. Hal picked a white ball so the pot
keeps on growing.
Announcements
: Karl Johnson reminded us to keep
brining cartridges, eyeglasses and pulltabs. He turned over a
check for $93 for cartridges. Bachy Bachmayer told us
about the expansion program of Children's Hospital--help out by
putting something in the little tub on the table. Hal
Crockett told us about the Guatemala fund: We were appointed
godparents of Francisco, a boarding student in Eastern Guatemala
studying community development. Jim Ackland suggested we
write Francisco a letter.
Howard Backer gave us a review of the 50/50 rules. We
started with 20 or so and every time someone picks a white ball
it is taken out of play. By next week we should have about
$330.00.
Errata: last bulletin replace "Don Crockett" with
"Don Corbett" and "Hal Thomas" with
"Hal Crockett". Early Alzheimer's or something. Don
says this writer "got close" but I'm not so sure.
Errata: last bulletin replace "Don Crockett" with
"Don Corbett" and "Hal Thomas" with
"Hal Crockett". Early Alzheimer's or something. Don
says this writer "got close" but I'm not so sure.
Program
: Ed Moulton introduced Dave Hemstreet,
president of the AM club. Dave has been appointed by Lt. Gov.
Joe Thompson to represent Kiwanis Family House for our Division.
Dave gave us a run-down on the Kiwanis Family House.
Closing:
Ed Moulton led us in "Come On
Kiwanis".
Interclubs:
April 28—Wednesday, 7:30 AM, La Cañada AM Club, Church
of the Lighted Window, 1200 Foothill, LCF
Soap Box Derby
: The 5th
annual Greater Los
Angeles Soap Box Derby sponsored by our club will be on
Saturday, May 29th
this year. This is a service project that had
58 racers last year and we expect at least that amount this
year. This project is great one to help with. It does take a
Saturday, but is usually rewarding in seeing the excited kids
during the race. Committee chairmen will be asking for help.
This is a great activity to support.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
April 21:
Craft Talks, New Members
April 28, Rachel Worby, Musical Director of Pasadena Pops
May 5, La Canadian of the Year
DATES TO REMEMBER
:
Saturday April 24: Dine-Around
Wednesday, May 5: La Canadian of the Year lunch
Saturday May 29: Soap Box Derby
Saturday, June 26:
Glendale Jazz Festival
Sunday, September 12: Wine Tasting and Gourmet Food
Tasting
