THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
May 15, 2002		Carol Lawson, Editor
Sam's Words of Wisdom: "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!" -Henry Ford (via Len Kissel) BIRTHDAYS: Anna Belchee (5/10) We sang. DRINK DISPENSER had some "toothy remarks" re those who didn't shake his hand. FINK Greg Ronkainen, the skulk fink, caught almost everyone by coming in late & hiding out. . SHIRTS ARE HERE: HB Kiwanis Shirts are here - Pick up your orders if you haven't already. NEW CANS: Since IDD goal has been met (see below), we will be passing the can for Pediatric Trauma, the major emphasis of Cal-Nev-Ha. EARL'S ART EXHIBIT: Artwork by Earl Feys is on display at the El Camino College Library thru the end of May. Go see it!! Open from 9am to 9pm.		UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS: 5/17 Jack Wood Memorial - Community Center -3pm 5/18 Palos Verdes Marathon - 7am 5/24 Dano Charity Night benefitting Easter Seals 5/24 KEY CLUB BANQUET - 6:30 at Kiwanis Hall - PLEASE COME! - Scholarships will be awarded 5/25, 26, 27 - FIESTA HOT DOG BOOTH 5/25 Friends of the Library set up - 9am-12noon 5/25 Youth Puppet Theatre - 10am, 11:30am and 1:30pm - Community Center 5/30 Hermosa Valley School Art Show in Multipurpose Room at the school 5/31 Fiesta de Mayo Prom -Exceptional Kids PTO 6/9 Womens Club trip to Hollywood Park 1:00 post time - See Yvonne 7/1 Sister City - Loreto Picnic in the Park
FOR STARTERS: The Women's Chorus led the song, Colleen Hartley led the pledge and Merle prayed. Only Guest today was Melissa from the Beach Cities Health District (her second free lunch). Be sure to meet her--she appears to be on the verge of becoming a new member.		FIESTA HOT DOG BOOTH: Instead of Wine Booth, we will have a Hot Dog Booth in the usual Rotary location. (Rotary has Wine Booth) Please sign up to work a shift or part of a shift. This is a great opportunity to participate in a community event and socialize with fellow Kiwanians. Rick Koenig and Tony Lombardo are in charge.
GOVERNOR'S VISIT: Thanks to members who helped out with the Governor's Visit: Yvonne, Paul, Terry, Cathy, Bob, Judi, Joe, Dan, Linda, Jeannie, Tony and Anne. It was a big success!! AWARDS: Congratulations to Paul and Yvonne Amarillas for their Hixon Fellow Awards, to Cathy McCurdy for her Dunlop Fellow Award, and to Terry and Fred Bose for their Distinguished Service Award.		IMPRESS YOUR PRESIDENT: At the Governor's Visit we paid for a Dunlop Fellow Award to be given to a member to be determined. The award will be presented at the Cal-Nev-Ha convention in Ontario in August. If you haven't done so yet, impress your President (Sam, the man, Abrams) and maybe you, too, can be a winner! IDD : Kiwanis Int'l has raised $80 Million for UNESCO to eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disease world wide.
IMPROVING NEWS: Jim Fucile is at Little Company of Mary Ambulatory Unit at BCHD (on Prospect) - Room 344. He would like visitors, but don't stay too long. Let him know he's in our prayers. GET WELL, JIM. THANK-YOU's: We received thank-you notes from Kings and Clowns Shakespeare and Sister Cities Association for our contributions. SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships this year will total $28,600 distributed to 48 individuals (plus an additional $45,000 for continuing scholarships). The scholarships will be awarded at various events, including the Key Club Banquet, the Coordinating Council lunch in June, and at the MCHS and RUHS scholarship events. Way to go Kiwanians!		HAPPY/SADS: Cathy H re Gov. Visit, Dunlop, Bldrs Club Elections, Jim F better; Bruce H for the truck, close of escrow & debt free; Dan M. happy re awards & grandma's 85th birthday, Chris happy re 6000 books donated to schools in Lynwood thanks to help of Builders Club & Dig for Kids, sad re remodel and moving to back of house; Jerry H re book drive; Greg H re cast off; Alicia H re daughter's graduation & adopted daughter; Linda H re 12 red roses from Dan; Vera H to be here, S to be late; Merle H wife taking him traveling to the Rhine river; Colleen H re awards and that Gov's speech finally ended; Terry H re award; Anna H to dress in white; Rick K and Whit just happy; Paul happy re award (thanks Joe); Carol happy re daughter's wedding in SF; Sam happy re awards; Tony happy re Builder's Club Elections.
SPEAKER: Barbara Haney, Director of Community Development for Social Vocational Services, Inc. spoke to us re this organization and People First, which serve adults with developmental disabilities. People First teaches skills in self advocacy, provides opportunities for their clients to meet people, make friends, and acquire skills. They also learn leadership and speaking skills. They are looking for sponsorships for people to attend the next International Conference at Disneyland. They also endeavor to find real work experience for their clients. See their websites at www.socialvocationalservices.org and www.peofirst.org.
RAFFLE: Rick Hankus had the winning ticket but drew the 6 of diamonds. Only a few cards left!! And nearly $700 in the pot. NEXT WEEK'S FINK: 567416	NEW BUILDERS CLUB OFFICERS: Pres - Taylor Lombardo; VP Katrina Slemmons; Treas - Jennifer Bowler; Secy - Taylor Cochois; Sgt-at-Arms - Lauren Abell - CONGRATULATIONS ALL!		DO GOOD - HAVE FUN Sorry, Howieee, no room for pictures. HAIL KIWANIS!!