THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
April 28 2004	Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: Prez Rick opened the meeting in honor of Harry Smith, who passed away on Monday, the Men's Choir led a rousing a capella rendition of God Bless America for Harry and Merle led us in prayer, especially remembering the blessing of knowing Harry. GUESTS: Pat brought husband Chris Love and in-laws Dorothy Love Gooden and Laurence Gooden, the McCurdys brought son Shea. Happily Larry Jackson was back and brought Maggie Moir and Monique Noriega. Susan Burden from Beach Cities Health District was also here. She will be speaking at a future meeting. Pat and Family: Dan's baaaack! BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: Judi & Bob - 30 years of married bliss. DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/OTHER FINES: The Prez forgot to call on Whit, but fink Yvonne cleverly caught Rick, Greg, Joe, Jane, Dallas and Larry.	UPCOMING KIWANIS EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR: · 4/29 - Interclub with Gardena Valley - Meet at hall at 11:15 to carpool - Linda, Joanne, Rick, Yvonne & Cathy are signed up. · 5/1 - HB School District Picnic Celebrating 100 Years - Come help with the Barbeque - 10-3 at Valley Park. Come to the Hall about 8:30 if you can help with set-up. · 5/5 - CINCO DE MAYO PARTY at Hall - Start around 6:30 p.m. - Bring an appetizer and your family and friends. Carne asada & margueritas!!! Please RSVP to Terry at 376-2845 or bozefamily@earthlink.net if you are likely to attend. · 5/6 - BOARD MEETING - Caterers are Howard Seeb and Christine Hollander. · 5/6 - Prayer Breakfast - 7:30 Carson Hilton - · 5/27 - Governor's Official Visit · 6/25-29 - International Convention in St. Louis · 8/4-8 - Cal-Nev-Ha District Convention in Las Vegas · 8/11 - Loreto Picnic at Valley Park OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS: · 5/1 - Wells Fargo Bank Opening - Christine Hollander promises free money - at the new office by Vons . UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 5/5 – Scuba Diving Equipment - Rebreathers
ELECTION RESULTS: Past Prez Rick Koenig, Prez Greg Wyatt, Prez Elect Terry Bose, V.P. Christine Hollander, Treasurer Carol Lawson. Board 2-years: Mike Miller, Howie Seeb, Pat Love and 1-year: Bruce Bogart.
PROGRAM: David Markham, the "Miracle Man" was our entertaining program today. He started with whips and newspapers - Greg even volunteered to hold a newspaper and brave the lash. He then gave a rundown on an idea for a "Circus Murder Mystery" fundraiser. I took notes if you want more detail. He then sterilized his swords and swallowed them - a short one, a medium length one and then a verrrry long one - ouch! Terry checked them out a said they were real and solid. Oh my! He is also on a Carnival show on HBO. Watch for listing. Sword Swallower: Dallas's Con Job: SPONSORED YOUTH MISC: Parras Builders collecting men's pants (size 32-40) for Wilmington Mission - bring to Hall. Circle K Metro Division banquet 5/7 at Luigis, ElCamino Circle K Banquet 5/21 at Hall, RUHS Key Club Banquet 5/22 at Hall.	HAPPY/SADS: Everyone was happy/sad about Harry. Some comments and other happy/sads: Dan happy to be back after 9 weeks doing reality show with NASCAR drivers - Show begins 5/14 at 10pm on FXN(?); Dano sad for loss of Harry; Dallas hopes Harry is having a good time; Judi happy to be back and happy about 30th anniversary trip to Maui; Earl sad re Harry and sad 2 voters voted for 6 of possible 4 candidates; Pat happy her husband and in-laws here and happy Corinne doing okay; Greg gave "goodbye" dollar for Harry; Sam said Harry always an inspiration around here - always involved and wanting to work; Whit very sad for Harry; Joe remembered Harry and wife Evelyn picking up cans in a special trailer and giving the money to Kiwanis; Dick gave thanks for Harry's life - Harry was always positive and never complained; Nick sad for Harry, but happy he's getting married this weekend and then going to Italy for 2 weeks; Terry happy for Nick, happy Pat's family here, sad for loss of Harry - "He made me happy"; Larry happy to be recovered and back - said Harry was "Promoted to Glory"; Bob happy re 30 years of marriage and reminded us about contributions to the Kiwanis Foundation Memorial Fund in Harry's honor; Joel - "Harry was an inspiration and a role model"; Greg sad that Nick is going to spend all that money to go to Italy and not see the scenery; Yvonne - "I'll miss him"; Linda sad to lose Harry; Joanne - "Harry touched and inspired us - He's still in the next room or around the corner"; Cathy - "Harry was always here, she alway got a kiss - he was so positive". Happy re Kiwanis help for Sister Cities and honoring Jack; Rick - "We will all miss him - he's off to glory but his leaving is sad. He was an inspiration to all". Rick happy Jackson back and happy the McCurdys are finally sitting together again.
RAFFLE: Dallas had the winning ticket. He had an ace up his sleeve, but drew the 9 of Spades. Nice try!! Daily was $85, pot $651 with 4 cards. NEXT FINK: #126804		CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: hermosakiwanis.org	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis