THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
June 19, 2002		Carol Lawson, Editor --Howard Seeb, Photographer
Sam's Words of Wisdom: "Heading in the wrong direction?...God allows U-turns"..License plate frame via Greg R. and Earl. FOR STARTERS: The Men's Glee Club sang, Ann led the pledge and Paul Lawson prayed (nice to see you Paul). We were invaded by the Eastview Kiwanis club - Gertrude Hughes, John Nicosia (interclub chair & past LtG), Bruce Schwartz (prez), Carl Watson, Bill Miller and LtG Dick's friend Francesca De La Cruz. Joe's friend Richard Gomez was both a guest and the speaker today. BIRTHDAYS: Dianne (19th), Nick (19th), Patty (caterer/helper-6/20) and LtG Dick (6/24). We sang twice. DRINK DISPENSER: Caught Paul L, Bob, Vera (even tho she shook his hand in the dining room). FINK Cathy had passed the responsibility to Tony, who passed it to Dianne. Since the Lombardos weren't here today, Cathy got it back. She tagged Rev. Paul, Vera, Les, and ?		UPCOMING KIWANIS MEETINGS/EVENTS: 6/29 Leadership Training - Lomita - For all officers, director and committee chairman. See Tony for details. 7/3 No Meeting - Round table to be announced - SIGN UP 7/4 July Board Meeting canceled. Celebrate the 4th! 7/15 DCM - HB Kiwanis Hall 7/17 Kiwanis/Sister City - Loreto Picnic in the Park 7/28 K-Family Picnic - Columbia Park in Torrance 1-5pm - Announced by Sangeeta (Circle K Metro tG) Aug. Hall Work Party to be announced HEALTH NEWS: Jim Fucile is home. He would like cards, notes, calls, visitors (call first). Best times for visits are around 3pm on Tues or Thurs. Address is 1226 -6th St., Manhattan Beach. Phone is 374-5306. We miss you, Jim. HOPE YOU'RE FEELING BETTER!!! CORRESPONDENCE: · If you want to sponsor a Project Touch client to go to Lion King ($50) contact Sam or Earl. Trip is 6/26. · Thanks from Mira Costa Scholarships, Lincoln School, Coast Christian School and Key Club scholarship recipient.
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SPEAKER: Soon to become new member Richard Gomez spoke today about his Toys for Joy organization. It is a non-profit which has distributed around 500,000 toys nationwide to needy children in hospitals, abused children facilities, and disaster areas (including NY and Wash DC families of victims of 9/11). They also team up with various law enforcement agencies (including CHIPS for Kids/Channel 9 and others) to distribute the toys using convoys of motorcycles. They even take a motorcycle into the hospital children's wards. Richard and Toys for Joy have donated 500 toys to HB Kiwanis -- 250 to be taken to Loreto children and 250 to be distributed locally. If you know of appropriate recipients, see Joe. SAM JOKES: Did you hear about the Rotarian terrorist who hijacked the Goodyear blimp and bounced off of five buildings		HAPPY/SADS: Rick K elated re telethon - took in about $30,000 and happy its over with; Greg echoed same sentiments; Christine happy re success of telethon and sad for anyone who missed it; Rick H happy he's leaving for Raratunga in Cook Islands; Terry happy to be going camping at Idlewild; Larry happy the hors d'oerves were placed close to him; Howie happy re his visit to NYC with son, sad re losses at Atlantic City, and happy to visit his tax money in D.C.; Jerry just happy; Cathy happy re telethon and that someone bought a week at their Mexico condo, happy re convention and happy/sad re sister & bro-in-law visiting for three weeks; Rick K still happy re entertainment provided by Richard Gomez for telethon, and happy he gets to audition for a remodeling TV show host job on H&G Network as a result of the telethon; Jerry happy re USA beating Mexico in World Cup; Whit happy the shuttle landed at 10:53 today and made a sonic boom; Sam happy for his 15 minutes of fame during the telethon and helping launch Rick's new career; Joe happy re Richard joining Kiwanis; Dano happy that Rick is going to make him a star too.
RAFFLE: Greg W had the winning ticket but Rick K drew the 8 of diamonds for him. Still more than $700 in the pot and only 7 cards left!! NEXT WEEK'S FINK: 566821	Bulletins and pictures calendars, etc are on our website. hermosakiwanis.org		DO GOOD - HAVE FUN HAIL KIWANIS!!