Kiwanis is an international
organization of volunteers dedicated to
changing the world, one child and one
community at a time.
The Kiwanis
Club of La Cañada
Serving the
Children of the World
The La Kiwanian
On the web
http://lacanadakiwanis.org/news.htm
Melinda
Thompson, Editor
Wednesday,
August 17, 2005
COMING UP NEXT:
APPLE
FOR A TEACHER
Wednesday – Lunch Meeting at Descanso
CARDIAC RISK FACTORS - Dr. Bruce Bacheri
Wednesday –
Lunch Meeting at Descanso
BOARD
MEETING - Kiwanis Club and Foundation
Thursday at 7:00 p.m., La Cañada CitiBank
KIWANIS INCREDIBLE DUCK SPLASH (KIDS) -
Glendale Kiwanis
Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. - Verdugo Park
BULGARIAN ORPHANAGE UPDATE - Bob Bellinger
Tacky
Top Day
Wednesday – Lunch
Meeting at Descanso
GOURMET WINE AND FOOD TASTING - Annual Fun
& Funddraiser
Sunday, 3-6:00 p.m. - Memorial Park
The
Prez sez . . .
Next week there will
be a “test” to see who has learned the new
Kiwanis International Defining Statement
and Kiwanis Motto. The Prez
was challenged – and he has already mastered
both! (The Defining Statement is at
the very top of this newsletter and the
Motto is just under the name of our
Club.)
Start thinking about
what you will wear for Tacky Top Day
on September 14. Prizes and accolades for
the best examples of a Tacky Top.
The Prez suggested some members wouldn’t
have to give this special day any thought as
they actually qualify every week. (That was
a little harsh, Prez, don’t you
think?)
Frank Ragazzi and his wife, Violet,
have both been dealing with health issues,
and Frank has regretfully withdrawn
from the upcoming position of
President-Elect. Jim Ackland and his
nominating committee will be searching for a
replacement. Hopefully, a candidate will be
presented in the next few weeks and a vote
can be held on September 14. If you are
interested, call Jim. (This would be
a great opportunity for a past president who
“knows the ropes” to step in. Many Kiwanis
Clubs have members who have been President
several times.)
Six tickets to the
Laguna Festival of Arts were put up for bid;
proceeds will be for the Children of the
World. Joan Peters snapped up two
tickets for $25, and four tickets are left.
Call Daryal (who donated the tickets)
if you are interested.
The Club received a
postcard from Harriet Hammons, mailed
from Finland. She is on a six week tour but
still thinking about us here at home.
Kudos to Ken Lowe
and his LCHS Key Club who had a car wash
fundraising on August 11. The local paper
had a good picture and an article.
Many thanks to Tom
Burrows for the great piano music at the
beginning of our meeting. Make a special
request and put a tip for the Children of
the World in the glass bowl.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mary Gant
reminded everyone that donations are still
being sought for the Silent Auction at our
Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting event. Some
very fine auction items already donated
include in-home gourmet food and wine dinner
by Don Corbett, vacation home stay
near Yosemite by Joel Smith,
timeshare by Harriet Hammons, opera
tickets, plumbing repairs, just to mention a
few.
Joan Peters requested ads for the Wine
and Gourmet Food Tasting event. Nick
Berkuta has agreed to take over this
duty. Nick is a new member; he is a
tall, retired police officer. You don’t
want him coming after you, so call him right
away to place your ad.
Bill Scherkey mentioned there were extra
copies of the June and July board minutes
for our Club and Foundation on the back
table for anyone interested.
Bachy Bachmayer encouraged us to support
Children’s Hospital by stuffing the table
tubs..
Anthony Portantino reported there is a
new proposed development for the northeast
corner of Angeles Crest Highway and Foothill
Blvd. which will be announced in the papers
this week. Preliminary meetings with the
city have already been held.
FROSTY’S SLA REPORT
Carl Gieseke continues to improve and
enjoys both phone calls and cards.
THE
PROGRAM
Our
very own Al Restivo took the podium
and gave a very interesting talk on styles
of behavior. Al has a doctorate in
Organizational Psychology and does a lot of
management and executive coaching and
training. He described how each of us has a
social and management style that we use when
interacting with other people. There are
times when styles are compatible, and there
are times when a great deal of stress is
caused by incompatibility. Al
provided insights into the four basic
behavioral styles, how people interact, and
how one can learn to flex their style to
create a comfort level when interacting with
those who prefer a style that is different
than their own.
FACTS
AND FICTION
Music: piano tunes by Tom Burrows,
Jack Dawson leading God Bless
America, Hi Neighbor and Hail
Kiwanis
Opening:
flag salute by
Mary Gant
and inspiration by
Al Restivo
Guests: Anthony
Portantino
introduced his daughter,
Sofia. Joan Peters
introduced Maria Chiu
and Diane Dow
from the
Flintridge Prep Key Club. They gave us a
quick and interesting overview of their
experience at the Key Club International
Convention in Atlanta last month.
We’ve Missed You and We’re Glad To
See You: Charles Broberg
Master of the Cash Box: Fred
Schooley
Anniversaries: Peter Racicot
honored his anniversary with a Happy Buck.
Charles Broberg
celebrated
43 years with Jeanne
– who took
care of him while he was sick and
orchestrated the move into their new home at
the same time.
Birthdays: Don Corbett and Dave
Spence both admitted to getting one year
better. Since they had each already joined
the Century Club, Don donated two
“gold” dollars and Dave (following
the example of the mayor, he claimed) put in
a dollar.
Fines: The Prez caught a lot of Club
members who weren’t wearing their Kiwanis
pins. This seems to be a lucrative weekly
event, and Howard Backer is
perversely happy since it keeps the Prez
on budget for the year.
Jelly Roll Revelation: Had something to
do with Ken Lowe – sorry the editor
couldn’t hear. (The whispers in the
“background” are louder than you think,
folks!)
Frosty’s Challenge: If you weren’t at
the meeting you missed three extremely funny
jokes. Frosty, Tom Slaughter and
Carl Christensen had us rolling on the
floor. The Prez had to pick a jury
to decide on the winner, since the
“clapping” vote was soooo close. Tom’s
safety story about avoiding bears took
the prize.
The
Quickie (replacing the Knock Knock Joke):
Paul Westmoreland didn’t miss a beat,
combined the old and the new and did a
“Got’cha” on the Prez.
Fifty-Fifty Drawing: Diane DellaValle
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 – Daryal Gant, Historian – Bob
Martin, Hospitality & Welfare – Frosty
Boyd, House – Mel Wilson, Information Data
Base – Joel Smith, InterClubs – Paul
Westmoreland, Membership – Bob Wallace,
Newsletter – Melinda Thompson,
Parliamentarian – Clyde Hemphill, Programs
– Frank Ragazzi, Publicity – Diane DellaValle,
Social
– Harriet Hammons, Web-site – Jeb Long
FOUNDATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN for 2004-2005
Community Services – Carl Christensen and
Mike Leininger, Fund Raising – Sylvia
Kirkorian,
Human
and Spiritual Values – Al Restivo,
International Understanding – Hal Crockett,
Reading Assistance – Harriet Hammons, Soap
Box Derby – Joel Smith, Sponsored Youth:
LCHS Key Club – Ken Lowe, Flintridge Prep
Key Club – Joan Peters, Builders Club –
Open, K-Kids – George Lutes, Terrific Kids
– Ed Moulton, Travel Adventures – Frank &
Vi Ragazzi, Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting –
Don Corbett and Joan Peters, 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
LONG-TERM CALENDAR
Aug.
24 Wed. Lunch Meeting - Apple for A
Teacher Day
Aug. 31 Wed. Lunch
Meeting - Cardiac Risk Factors
Sep. 1 Thu.
Evening - Board Meeting
Sep. 7
Wed. Lunch Meeting - Covenant House
Sep. 10 Sat. Morning - Kiwanis
Incredible Duck Splash (KIDS): Verdugo Park
Sep. 14 Wed. Lunch
Meeting - Bulgarian Orphanage Update
Sep. 25 Sun. Afternoon
- Gourmet Wine and Food Tasting
Oct. 6 Thu.
Evening - Board Meeting
Oct.
15 Sat. Evening - Travel
Adventure: The Real World of New Zealand
Nov. 3
Thu. Evening - Board Meeting
Nov.
19 Sat. Evening - Travel Adventure:
Europe’s Alps
