THE KIWANIAN

Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club

 

March 3, 2004

Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer

STARTERS: Prez Rick (now a certified Mold Inspector - ick!, Rick) was back. (although without his bell).  The men's choir (assisted by Christine) led the song, Mayor Mike Keegan led the pledge and Merle prayed.

        

GUESTS:  We were happy to see returning members Joel Geffen (who finally received his badge today), Jerry Compton, and Jack Belasco (who brought wife Pat).  Jane also brought "pocket pit bull" Winston.

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES:  None.

DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/OTHER FINES: Whit's being shunned by the ladies, Jane, Alice and Anna.  Robert's Rules of Finkdom yielded Sam as the fink, but he shook every hand so he paid a dollar.

CATERER:   Dano was today's caterer - Lunch was Caesar salad, pasta, chicken and pie.

UPCOMING KIWANIS EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

·         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

 

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS:

·         3/3 - Friends of the Library - Members Only Book Sale - 6:00 to 7:30 on Bard Street

·         3/5 - So Bay Baseball Opening Day - Clark Stadium-6pm

·         3/6 - Friends of the Library Public Book Sale - 9:30 to 12:30 - Great deals available.

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

·         4/21 - Lawndale Charter Party - Signup will be passed.

·         4/24 - HB Pier to Pier Walkathon - Benefiting KTLA charities

·         4/24 - Sister Cities Ocean Oasis Program

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

·         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.

Speaker:           Mayor Mike:      Artist Pat:

      

ART WALK:  Jack's wife Pat Woolley announced that there will be Art Walks in San Pedro on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 9:00.  Her gallery is located at 345-7th Street, San Pedro.  She's also working on Art Walks in Hermosa to be held in June, July and August.

PROGRAM: Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Keegan introduced today's speaker, Ann Marie Wallace from the League of California Cities.  They are circulating a petition to get a Proposition on the November ballot that will keep the state legislature and governor from taking more money from the cities, counties and special districts.  The state has been taking money from the local areas for state purposes through good times and bad.  The state mandates programs or services to be implemented by the counties and cities without providing the funding for those programs.  Mike Keegan is working on this petition with the League of Cities in his individual capacity, not as Mayor.  Petitions are available for signature and any help you can provide in gathering more signatures would be appreciated.  Their website is www.protectlocalservices.com.

HAPPY/SADS: Earl happy re successful Sand & Strand Run for Project Touch and thanks to Mayor Mike for giving out awards; Cathy sad re Shea's continuing car trouble but happy re appreciating HB property values; Dick happy he's married to Cathy, sad missed last week because brother from Florida was visiting, happy re Parras Builders Club Bulletin; Howie sad re Winston's surgery - he's no longer a "he"; Sam happy to be back - question for Terry:  what was the greatest thing before sliced bread?; Cary sad to be back from Bora Bora, happy re son Matthew's soccer success - going to sectionals in Beaumont on 3/13; Whit just happy; Jeannie sad Dallas retired, but happy she's continuing with the embroidery part of his business; Pat sad that Corinne Ybarra is scheduled for another surgery on 3/11 - keep her in your prayers; Jerry sad re son Allan's car accident, happy/sad re precautionary chemo he's undergoing after he had a lymphoma removed from his neck in January (tests indicate all is well); Pat Belasco happy to be back; Carol happy re Judi McE's last minute poll worker help yesterday and Howie's bulletin help; Rick just happy.

RAFFLE: Yvonne had the winning ticket but drew something other than the joker.  Daily was $56, pot $413 with 12 cards. FINK NEXT WEEK:  #927

 

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