CHORAL PRACTICE for our Kiwanis Division Chorus

Join in the fun and meet other local Kiwanians. Easy singing led by Ed Moulton.

LCF SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION presented by Gene Stokely

AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE – Debbie McIntosh

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Paul Westmoreland presented Bob Wallace with his Past President badge (only “on order” a year).
    

2. Paul Westmoreland explained some refinements to the InterClub Picture Chart.  When you attend your first InterClub meeting, your picture will be replaced by your name tag; the stars on your name tag will indicate the number of InterClub meetings you have attended.  Remember, the InterClub sign up lists are on Prez Daryal’s new “utility table.”
    

3. Harriet Hammons reminded everyone to set aside December 12^th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the Holiday Party at the Dawson’s house.  No excuses with this much advance notice!

FROSTY’S SLA REPORT

Frosty had a nice chat with with both Dick and Shirley DeGrey.  Dick has been home from the hospital a week now and feeling stronger. 

THE PROGRAM

There was a little confusion, but no one was disappointed with Gary Dennis’ excellent slide show of  the Cities of Apostle Paul – even though we thought he was going to tell us about his trip to India.  (What a good reason to invite him back!) 

Gary’s pictures were excellent, and he was full of interesting stories and amazing facts regarding the history of Greece and Turkey. 

The Prez and Gary

“My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people:  those who do the work and those who take the credit.  He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there.”

- Indira Gandhi

The Prez sez . . .

•       A “problem of prosperity” that our club has … is being spread too thin on some important activities.  Every person is needed in order to continue the success of our service projects.
  
   

•       When asked to serve, please look for ways to say “Yes!”
  Welcome to new member Linda Magarian.  Linda is a retired teacher who lives in LCF.
   

• Members may be in financial jeopardy if:  1) they sit in the same seat every week, and/or don’t bring proof of voting to the November 3 lunch meeting.
   

• A special light will shine down on Century Club members this year.  If you come to the meeting, you’ll learn the key.
   

HAPPY & SAD BUCKS

Harriet Hammons … Happy because she is going to Churchill to see the white polar bears.

Paul Westmoreland … Happy he was able to attend his class reunion (in Dinuba) and spend time with friends he has known since first grade.

Frank Ragazzi … Happy it didn’t start raining until after the Travel Adventure program was over on Saturday.

George Lutes … also Happy that the rain didn’t start until after the Travel Adventures were over, as all the parking lot signs he made were paper and would have been ruined.

Vi Ragazzi … Happy for all the support of the Travel Adventure program on Saturday.

Harriet Hammons … Happy that guest Charles Waymann was her driver’s training instructor in high school and she thinks she has been a good driver ever since.

Bob Martin … also Happy to see guest Charles Waymann; Charles did his student teaching with Bob when Bob was teaching history in junior high school.

Lloyd Welch  … not sure if he’s Happy or Sad as he is leaving for Korea in a few days.

Frosty Boyd … Happy Five:  he got his pneumonia and flu shots, had a cancer removed from his hand, his house didn’t float away, his wife isn’t pregnant, and he “is here.”

Jack Dawson … Happy Sue Leabo gave such a good review of the school district this morning at the AM Club.

Bob Wallace … Happy he was able to attend his class reunion – about 100 miles north of Dinuba in Hopedale.

FACTS AND FICTION

Head Table:  First Lady Mary Gant, our speaker, Gary Dennis, and two Past Presidents – Ed Moulton and Bob Martin

Music:  piano tunes by …. Prez Daryal’s boombox, Ed Moulton leading God Bless America, Welcome Welcome (new song), Happy Birthday, Hi Neighbor and Hail Kiwanis

Ed Molton leading God Bless America

Opening: flag salute by Bob Martin and inspiration by Mary Gant (a compliment can make another person feel so wonderful)   

Guests:  Elizabeth Calciano introduced her friends from Art History class, Janet and Charles Waymann.  Mark Alexander brought Carl Alameda, a student at USC who is interning with Mark.  Don Graf of the AM Club introduced himself; he is usually working in Descanso’s ticket office on Wednesday but the park was empty today due to the rain.  (Descanso’s rain gauge showed 4.4 inches of rain last night.) 

We’ve Missed You and We’re Glad To See You:  Mark Alexander and Dave Spence

Jelly Roll:  issued the Mascot Fine to Bill Watts whose picture was in the Valley Sun last week – wearing a tuxedo with a bunch of other Rotarians celebrating 50 years in Rotary.

Birthdays:  Mark Alexander on September 13 and Glen Petit on October 23.  Glen deferred acknowledgment until next Wednesday; he wants to be sure he lives long enough to celebrate his birthday on Saturday before joining the Century Club.

Fifty-Fifty Drawing:  Mel Wilson

Frosty’s Challenge:  Following on Frosty’s “Watch and Learn” (from the women) story,  Bill Scherkey had a political joke (taking courage from Jim Reynold’s foray into the political arena last week) and Bea surprised us with a “Have you seen Jesus” story.   Our program speaker, Gary Dennis, approved the Challenge Award going to Bea.

Knock Knock Joke:  Jack Dawson got a thumbs down vote for his Vitamin B1 joke.  The new rules are a little confusing, but only really terrible Knock Knock jokes will get a thumbs up vote.

Fines From the Floor:  Prez Daryal fined everyone not wearing a Kiwanis pin.  Bill Watts fined Prez Daryal for relating the Rotary picture caption incorrectly.  Mark Alexander fined Sue Leabo for speaking to the AM Club and not to us.  Sue said she didn’t think she should be fined, as she has never been asked to speak to our club. 

OFFICERS for 2004-2005

Daryal Gant, President     Paul Westmoreland, President-Elect      Frank Ragazzi, Vice President

Bill Scherkey, Secretary     Howard Backer, Treasurer     Jim Ackland, Immediate Past President

DIRECTORS for 2004-2005

Carl Christensen, Diane DellaValle, Clyde Hemphill, Jeb Long, George Lutes, Bob Martin,

Melinda Thompson, Bill Watts, Lloyd Welch

CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN for 2004-2005

Attendance – George Lutes, Finance & Investment – Open, Hospitality & Welfare – Frosty Boyd, House – Mel Wilson, Membership – Karl Johnson, Music – Ed Moulton, Newsletter – Melinda Thompson, Parliamentarian – Clyde Hemphill, Publicity – Open, Social – Harriet Hammons, Spiritual Aims and Human Understanding – Al Restivo, Web-site – Jeb Long

FOUNDATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN for 2004-2005

Dining for Youth – Bob Wallace, Community Services – Carl Christiensen and Mike Leininger, Fund Raising – Sylvia Kirkorian, International Understanding – Hal Crockett, Soap Box Derby – Joel Smith, Sponsored Youth:  LCHS Key Club – George Lowe, Flintridge Prep Key Club – Joan Peters, Builders Club – Open, K-Kids – George Lutes, Terrific Kids – Open, Travel Adventure – Frank & Vi Ragazzi, Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting – Open, Youth Services – Bachy Bachmayer

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada meets every Wednesday at Noon

Van de Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens – 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada, CA  91011

P.O. Box 33, La Cañada, CA  91012

Website:  http://lacanadakiwanis.org

CALENDAR

Oct. 30        Choral Practice for our Kiwanis’ District Choir

Nov. 4         Board Meeting

Nov. 10       Weekly Meeting:  Jorge Mester, Director of the Pasadena Symphony

Nov. 27       Travel Adventure – Sardinia

Dec. 2         Board Meeting

Dec. 12       Holiday Party at the Dawsons

Jan. 6          Board Meeting

Jan. 22       Travel Adventure – Sailing Down to Rio on the Queen Mary 2

Feb. 3         Board Meeting

Feb. 12       Travel Adventure – Exploring the Ancient Southwest

Mar. 3         Board Meeting

Mar. 26       Travel Adventure – Rv’ing in Alaska’s Inside Passage

Apr. 7          Board Meeting

Apr. 16        Travel Adventure – Soul of Morocco

Note:  A current roster of members is attached.