THE KIWANIAN

Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club

 

February 11, 2004

Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer

STARTERS: Prez Rick opened the 3,898th meeting, the Women's Choir led God Bless America, Bruce Bogart led the pledge and Merle prayed.

 

GUESTS:  Pat introduced today's guests:  Monique Noriega (friend of Rick's and potential new member).

   Whit Pays:   

 

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES:  Steve Delk had a birthday on the 2/3 and Vera Deutsch had a birthday on 2/6.  Neither were here today so we didn't sing.

DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/OTHER FINES:

Whit nabbed Dr. Barr and Dick McCurdy.  Dick McCurdy was the fink who paid $20 for the fines for everyone except Whit.

NEW CATERER:  Today's lunch was catered by Dano.  Patrick brought salad, chicken and brownies.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

·         2/21 - CAL-Nev-Ha Mid-Year Conference in Burbank - 8 people have signed up to go.

·         2/21 - Friends of the Parks - BBQ & Fundraiser at Sea View Park (19th & Prospect) 11:00-1:00

·         2/26 - Chamber Mixer - Fat Face Fenners Fish Shack - Leadership Class Participants will be there.

·         2/29 - Sand and Strand Run benefiting Project Touch at the Hermosa Pier.  Participate or volunteer to help.

·         3/4  - Next BOARD MEETING - Caterers are Cathy & Dick McCurdy, Jack Belasco & Keith Watts

·         3/13 - St. Patrick's Day Parade -  Float decoration at the hall on Friday, March 12.

·         3/15 - Next DCM - Lomita hosting - Elections

·         3/21 - Total K Day - Breakfast at hall, highway cleanup - Bruce Bogart is Chairman

·         3/31 - HBEd Foundation Fundraiser at Manhattan Mall.

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

·         2/17 - Linda Dickerson - New HB Librarian

·         2/25 - New HB School Superintendent

·         3/3 - New Hermosa Valley Principal (maybe)

·         3/10 - Div. 19 Lt. Gov. Tony Molino

·         3/17 - TBD - Submit ideas to Greg W

·         3/24 - Dennis Colona - Daytime voice of NBC - Will be speaking about the entertainment industry.

 

PARRAS BUILDERS:  Charter Party a big success.  HB Mayor Michael Keegan and RB School Board Member attended.  Thanks to all who helped.  Nice work, Dick!

THANKS: Friends of the Park thanked us for a donation.  Scholarship recipient Ray sent thanks and a cd of his music.

LEGAL VICTORY:  Judy and Amber won their case before Judge Joe Brown this morning (the max--$5,000).  She will let us know when it will be televised (in the next couple of weeks).

JUDI McEACHEN volunteered as "seamstress" to put the recently earned banner patches on our banner.  Thanks, Judi!

PROGRAM:  Ed Connaughton, former HB Kiwanian and now chiropractor and nutritionist.  He gave us lots of good advice on how to eat healthy.  Food to be avoided included doughnuts (fried, sugar loaded, transfats & no nutrients), soda (sugar, empty calories, artificial food colors and sulfites, artificial sweeteners), french fries (& all fried foods), chips (corn, tortilla, potato), and fried seafood.  He suggested that U.S. nutrition is poor because of the toxins in the foods, food additives, fried foods, sugar, margarine.  He was a great advocate of organic foods.  Most of us would have a hard time following all of his suggestions, but they were definitely something to think about.

HAPPY/SADS: Pat happy that Corinne surgery went well and she's home recuperating (531 Pier #27, HB); Joe sad about missing some meetings because he fell and was in the hospital, but happy because "You can't keep a good man down."  Sam happy to be here, happy re going to Port Angelus caucus in Washington State, confused by question "Why do they have interstate highways in Hawaii?"  Terry happy re going to Eureka (Highway 5) for granddaughter Ruby's baptism, happy Christine back; Bruce happy that March revolves around Total K day; Cathy happy to see Christine, Judi, Deborah and Monique; Greg couldn't afford to be happy cuz he left his wallet in his girl friend's car; Merle happy someone could be happy when his girlfriend has his wallet; Bob happy daughter Katie drove down Hwy. 5 to visit Bob & Judi, happy to be here; Bruce happy re his new briefcase; Rick just happy, happy re Parras Builders Club Party; Cathy announced League of Women's Voters program on ballot issues will be broadcast on Ch. 8/Adelphia.

RAFFLE: Yvonne had the winning ticket but left it in the custody of Earl who drew the King of Diamonds.  Daily was $45, pot $335 with 15 cards. FINK NEXT WEEK:  #556

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