The Kiwanian

Written by Sam Abram, Photos by Howard Seeb

Edited By Janice Brittain                                                         Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach Meeting

                           Date: April 30, 2008

 

Prez Mike called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.

 

Everyone sang the Patriotic Song – beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                              

 

                                                                Paul A.                          Cathy

                                                       led the Pledge of Allegiance.  led us in prayer.

 

Lunch was a Mexican treat – some new & different dishes.

 

Sgt. Of Arms – Joni – introduced our guests:

 

            From Circle K @ El Camino College –

 

                                               

Monique Rodriguez                 Amanda Lee                       Friend of Dallas

& Jennifer Siopongco               &  Chris Aguilo                         Allan Gonzalez

           

Celebrations

The “Famous” Kiwanis Choir (?) sang

              Happy Birthday  to Whit 5/5,

                                                        

                      

and Happy 4th Anniversary                                                            to Nick & bride (5/1).

 

Kiwanis Events:

 

1        Board Meeting tomorrow (5/1) night 6:30 p.m.; caterers are Mike, Nick, Joanne, and Linda.  Howie disclosed the Secret of the Brown Box – every member’s name is in the box and a drawing for cash is held at end of each Board meeting. Winner MUST be present to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2        Memorial Day Beer Garden sign-up sheet passed around.

3        Div. 19 Prayer Breakfast Thursday (5/1) 7:30 a.m. in Carson

4        PBJ sandwich preparation after lunch today.

 

 

 

Community Events:

 

1        Renaissance Fair (HB) – several members reported on the event held last weekend- “great” event; good rides, shows, and vendors; very hot; low turnout; will do again next year in February; Circle K & Builders Club helped.

2        Earl reminded us of Project Touch’s play tonight at Hermosa Playhouse.

3        Cathy announced the Tri-City Sister City event Saturday (5/3) noon – 3 p.m. at Mucho Restaurant – 930 Manhattan Ave in M. B.

4        Amy mentioned BIG SUNDAY coming up where charities do “good deeds” for the community.

5        Mike mentioned his Mid-term R. E. exam at his house Saturday!!!!!

Fines:


            Drink Dispenser: Joanne, Linda, Joni, Dick, Steve, and Amy

 

            Fink Howie: Paul A., Steve, Dick, Dallas, Sam, Joanne, and Amy

 

            Badge: Linda, Carol, and Dick (on his pelvis)

 

Happy/Sad Dollars:

 

Nick – H for Anniversary  S – no gift yet

Howie- H Circle K members here and Circle Installation Fri night @K Hall

Amy – S missed 2 mtgs. H back today  H for Kids w/Cancer Art Show

Cathy – S Shea misses meetings due to work, OT, or dog to Vet

Pat – H Carlos doing better  H – here again

Joe – H that his heart is doing o.k. because he was diagnosed with     a bad heart in a Navy exam in 1944!!!!  H – 95 and still alive!

Dallas – H longtime friend Allan is here – former asst. wrestling            coach at RUHS

Whit – just HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul L. – S that Kate Lewis is leaving church for Hawaii and he has to work

Mike – H for Joe’s history lesson and military standards are up-to-snuff  H for             photo mag. from Howie,  H – attended green building show

 

 

 

 

Program: 

            Joni introduced Charlotte Lesser

of the South Bay Youth Project

 

            Since 1975, the South Bay Youth Project of 11 cities      supports credentialed professionals who help families           with children who are “acting out”.   Schools, courts, or    self-referrals refer clients.  Over 400 Hermosa        families           have been helped and over 1000 families in Manhattan Beach

            have been helped.

 

            Beside extensive counseling, SBYP hosts a tri-city dance one Friday per        month that is safe and drug/alcohol free, 14 drug/alcohol testing sites, 12-         Step program for youth, Kids 1st –for divorcing parents, youth leadership     programs, couples counseling, parenting classes, and late night sports –             basketball for youth up to 25 played at night to keep them off the street            and out of trouble.

 

            Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2008, 7 p.m. at Torrance      Cultural Arts Center.  Entertainment by comedian Bill Engvall.  Tickets $50.  Call (310) 781-7171.

 

Drawing:

 

            Daily amount $33, find joker = $213.  19 cards left

 

                                                                

 

Richard Beynon found the JOKER!!!!!!!!!                 Carol L. won 2 tkts to

                                                                                      “Mid Summer’s  Night Dream”

                                                                                                 In The Park.

            Paul A. won a free interclub lunch.

            Ticket #081610 won Fink!

                                                                   

Hail Kiwanis