THE KIWANIAN

Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club

 

March 17, 2004

Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer

STARTERS: Prez Rick (with bell) opened the meeting.  We all sang God Bless America, Rick led the pledge and Merle prayed.  Did you know that Doris has been playing the piano for us since Logan Cotton was a member.

GUESTS:  Rick brought friend and new business partner Pat Moody.

Alice's Birthday:          Dano & Friend:

        

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES:  We sang for Alice Feys, Howiee (again) and Becca and maybe early for Paul Barr and Rick Borders.

DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/OTHER FINES: Whit caught Greg R. and Maria and tried to fine Greg for not having the speakers shake his hand.  No fink today.

Speaker Lyla:     Maria finally gets her badge:

        

UPCOMING KIWANIS EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

·         3/20 - Total K Day - Breakfast at hall, highway cleanup - Bruce Bogart is Chairman.  Starts at 7:00 for those setting up and 8:00 for the rest of you.

·         3/25 - Torrance Brotherhood Luncheon - Torrance Marriott - $25

·         4/1 - Next Board Meeting - Caterers are Bob and Judi McEachen and Rick Koenig.

·         4/19 - Next DCM in Lomita - Carson Club is host

·         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

 

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS:

·         3/18 - Chamber "State of the City" Mixer

·         3/20 - HBEd Foundation Fundraiser at Manhattan Mall.  Call Bob McEachen if you need info.

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

·         4/24 - Sister Cities Ocean Oasis Program

·         4/28 - Wellness Center fundraiser at Comedy & Magic Club - Call Barbara 376-3550X26 for reservations

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

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

 

MISC: 

·         Larry Jackson is at Little Company of Mary in "transition care" - cards/visitors welcome.

·         Rick auctioned of the log rack he won at the DCM raffle - Mike Miller was the high bidder.

·         Ernie Urban from Gardena will be the 2005-6 Lt. Governor for Div. 19.  He will follow Kathy Tipton from Lomita in 2004-5.

·         Tony Molina is getting married today (unless he's in trial).

TOTAL K:  Saturday - March 20.  Set up at the Hall begins at 7 a.m. - Breakfast (provided by Rick Hankus) at about 8:00.  We will then join with youth group members to do greenbelt/highway clean-up and do some maintenance chores around the Hall.  Builders Clubbers will also be planting flowers at the Salvation Army in Redondo. (Bring small planting tools & gloves if you can.) Please come get to know the kids and participate in this fun event.  Bruce Bogart is chair.

PROGRAM: Lyla Knudson, Development Director at the Wellness Community, accompanied by Linda Wagner, was our speaker.  They provide a free program of education, support and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.  They encourage participants to become active patients to improve the quality of their lives and enhance the possibility of recovery. An estimated 37,000 people will get cancer in 2004 in LA County.  The Wellness Community provides education, workshops, support groups, exercise classes, social events and other support. They are funded by grants, corporate and individual donations.  All services provided are free.  Last year they had about 16,000 visits to their center.  Visit their website for more information at www.wellnessandcancer.org   They are located at 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach - 376-3550.

HAPPY/SADS: Cathy happy its been 2 weeks tomorrow without a cigarette; Joel happy his 10th grade son will come to live with him next year; Joanne happy for Cathy's success - keep it up! Howie happy for his second happy birthday song; Whit just happy; Sam happy re St. Pats Day Parade - Today's query: "If you plan to fail, but you succeed, what have you done?"  Bruce happy re upcoming Total K Day; Terry happy for Joel, sad he has "no clue" what its like to live with a teenager, happy re great camping trip with her family; Paul A. happy for Cathy, sad re death of Charlie Niles, Jazz announcer on jazz radio station; Paul B happy re "oldest member" Joe completing a race in Mexico; Joe happy he won that race but sad the possums beat him to his strawberry patch; Bob happy his possum found a good home; Greg happy re 2 weeks passed since his dad's surgery and he's doing great; Rick happy re retiring from construction after 33 years - he's be doing mold sampling and testing now - also happy to see Joel and Maria here today and happy for great Saint Patrick's Day!

RAFFLE: Lucky Len had the winning ticket but drew the King of Spades.  Daily was $45, pot $450 with 10 cards. NEXT FINK:  #126170

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