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The La Cawañian La Cañada, CA – August 22, 2001 OPENING: Jim Edwards called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m., with Ed Moulton once again providing musical inspiration and leadership by directing "America the Beautiful." Martha Crockett was at the piano. Pat Anderson offered a beautiful invocation about the coming of fall and our role in the changing world. Tom Stafford led the pledge, nearly beaten to the job by Tom Gilfoy INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Bob Slattery introduced his wife as "the beautiful, ravishing wife and chauffeur, Wealthy, but with nothing new in terms of monetary status;" Dick DeGrey introduced his wife, Shirley, whom Edwards praised as a "strong woman," adding, "…and Lord knows, a lesser woman would have failed years ago." Hal Crockett introduced his wife, Martha, noting that the two soon will have been married 59 years. Harold Arman introduced his son-in-law, Terry Karn. Edwards introduced Bob Frank, adding, "For those of you who don't know, he is a member of our club." ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ed Moulton: Says he is still collecting newspapers for the Self-Aid Workshop, a Glendale organization which employs the disabled. The need is great. Bring newspapers to Descanso Gardens and put them across the street from the gatehouse. Ed also is looking for volunteers to provide transportation for the elderly to the Kiwanis Travelog Series. Pat Anderson: Announced an Interclub, probably the last of the year, to be held at noon, Tues., Aug., 21, at Le Betulle Restaurant with the Montrose Club. Also, as promised at Summer Social, next week's meeting will feature the presentation of a gift to Al Restivo, winner of the Summer Social Quiz. She also urged members, to "bring your calendar next week," as she would be announcing "some dates you should be aware of." Now, it should be noted that although in his final weeks of office, Edwards may be showing signs of turning soft (He completely skipped fines today, as has been the custom more often than not during recent weeks), his soon-to-be successor, Pat, is not so addlepated. When she "urges" members to do something, consequences may follow for those who don't follow her lead. Howard Backer: Urged members to put contributions into the Children's Hospital buckets at the tables. Although he expects the club to fall several hundred dollars short of the $2,000 goal this year, he wants to come as close as possible. Backer also said Pete Palermo had sent the club a note saying that he was overwhelmed with gratitude that Kiwanis has chosen to memorialize his wife, Nancy, with a YMCA camp scholarship, to which, he, also, would personally ad $100. He said this was a very fitting way to honor her participation of more than 30 years in Y activities, and thanked Kiwanis members for support they have shown him and his family over the past several months. Chuck Gulick: Announced that Lou Roberts is recovering, albeit painfully, from surgery to remove pins from arm. Edwards: Announced that next week is Apple for the Teacher week, to which about 30 teachers have been invited, in addition to the school board. He suggested that members arrive early to chat with them and honor them. HAPPY BUCKS AND CENTURY CLUB: Hal Crockett reminded members again of his upcoming 59th anniversary. Edwaards took note of Shiela Cook's upcoming birthday, and though she was not present at today's meeting, he observed that sheWAS spotted at work in her office yesterday. Howard Backer: A happy buck for the shuttle, which allowed his wife, Rhoda, to get home after she had locked her car keys in the trunk with the groceries. Phil Hammons: Two vacation-related bucks: One sad: for a news report about a statewide hunt for a New Mexico criminal which erroneously stated that the town of Cimarron was in Arizona, and one happy: for a nice lunch he and wife, Harriet, had, while back east, with Carol and Jim Kniseley, now in Spotsylvania. The Hammons heard Carol speak at the church. Their new congregation, which is still considered "missionary," has grown rapidly since the Kniseley's arrival, with 100 new members since June. Already they are talking about a new building, as they have outgrown the one they have. Hammons also commemorated a historic event: A short speech given at an unspecificed location by Dick DeGrey. Jack Dawson: Paid for "the truth" as to what Backer said when Rhoda walked through the front door sans car keys. Answer: "Not again!" Elizabeth Georgeon: a happy buck for an ABC Special on the Galapagos Islands, where she spent her vacation this year. Pat Anderson: two happy bucks: 1) Son-in-law Phil Markgraf purchased a Toyota/Priam a computerized, electric/gasoline-fueled hybrid 2) She celebrates her 13-year membership with this club, and 3) one sad buck, that her Uncle Bob is going home to Ohio. Frosty Boyd: Paid again to tell his joke. People actually laughed. Talk to Frosty. Tom Gilfoy: A buck for the long drive home following an 27-year annual trip to Eagle Lake with his cul de sac neighbors. The drive home turned from tedious to pleasant following retirement when he stopped having to think about the stack of waiting "to do" items at the office. Moulton: $5 for co-sponsoring Pat Anderson's membership 13 years ago. (Other sponsor was Pat's husband, the Rev. Phil Anderson.) Sandy Stenstrom: A happy buck for the La Cawanian newsletter, the speed with which it is produced, mailed, and posted on the Internet. Dr. Al Perry: One for Gilfoy, noting. "We also go to Eagle Lake, and usually get from Susanville to Burbank in 2.5 hours so, "I don't know what you're talking about." Edwards: A happy buck because Gilfoy can "remember that he's also a Tom." (Patriotism, patriortism . . . .) Program: Bob Wallace introduced Linda Klausner, longtime Pasadena Tournament of Roses committee chair, who recapped Tournament history and discussed changes this year stemming from a date switch from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3 for the National Championship game. Conceived over cocktails at the Valley Hunt Club, the first parade was produced in January, 1890, to celebrate first fruit in the orange trees and the early blossoming of flowers. In subsequent years, a series of Olympic-type events were added afterwards including ostrich races, jousting, and footraces. Football was added in 1902, but Stanford, a West Coast powerhouse team, had been so devastated the opponent (49-0) by the end of the third quarter that no fourth quarter was played, and the Tournament committee went back to chariot races until 1915, when football was successfully resurrected. At this point a stadium was built to accommodate spectators. Financing was acquired over 10 years by selling box seats at $100 each. Originally intended designed as bowl sunk into the earth, stadium plans were revised when contractors encountered bedrock. Over the years the up-built stadium's capacity was increased from 57,000 to its current 98,000. This year's New Year's events will be a family fest spread over three days instead of one, establishing a more relaxed schedule. The committee will fill time between the parade and the game by giving equestrian units and the bands an opportunity to demonstrate the full range of their talents, which are not shown in the parade itself due to intricate timing required for broadcast. Klausner confided that there was some last-minute excitement last year when, 15 minutes before air time, she realized the Queen's crown was missing. PR chairman Bill Flynn eventually remembered that it had been on display in the Tournament museum, and, with the help of a police escort, retrieved it with two-and-a-half minutes to spare before airtime at 5:30 a.m. Tickets to the game are $150 regardless of location. Mel Woolson pulled Paul Westmoreland's name as this week's raffle winner. Next week: Program: "Apples for the Teachers" Invocation: Bill Scherkey Flag Salute: Lorie Gonia
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