THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
September 25, 2002		Carol Lawson, Editor --Howard Seeb, Photographer
Sam's Words of Wisdom: How do you spell relief? P..A..S..T. STARTERS: Recently installed Pres Tony called the meeting to order, God Bless America was sung by the club without a leader, Harry Smith led the pledge and Merle Fish gave the invocation. BIRTHDAYS: Larry Jackson, Brad Baker and Bruce Bogart. Only Bruce was present so we sang. He rewarded us with a joke about Chunky Monkey. It's also Alicia's 32nd wedding anniversary tomorrow. We sang for her too. (Good to see you here today, Alicia!) DRINK DISPENSER/FINK: Whit caught Bob C, Paul B and Cary. Fink Jerry C caught Rick K. GUESTS: Judy G's guest, Josh Sneed, was back for second visit and has filled out a membership application.		UPCOMING EVENTS: · 9/27 Coordinating Council - 11:30 Kiwanis Hall - Program regarding Measure J (School Bond). Call Cathy McCurdy asap if you want to attend. · 10/3 BOARD MEETING - 6:30 at Kiwanis Hall. Caterers Len K, Earl F. Carla H and Lynda H. · 10/6 Joe & Marie-60th Anniversary Party (see below) · 10/20 Women's Club Pancake Breakfast · 10/21 DCM - LOMITA ELECTION POLL WORKERS NEEDED: If you can work on 11/5 (7AM-8PM) call Dallas or Sam to find out how to volunteer. Pay is $55 minimum (up to $100 if you are the inspector and attend a training class). JIM FUCILE - He says he's feeling stronger and hopes that if he keeps progressing he may be able to make it to a meeting in the next few weeks. Would love visitors (Tues/Thurs around 3pm is best.) Call first - 374-5306
INDUCTION - Ian Whitelaw - Immediate Past Prez Sam introduced and inducted our newest member, Ian Whitelaw, who was sponsored by Dallas Yost and is a bagpipe musician. Cathy McCurdy did the honors with the pin. Ian said he was first introduced to the bagpipes at a Kiwanis Hall in Canada. He is originally from Scotland.		INVITATION: All Hermosa Kiwanians are invited to a party for Joe and Marie Diaz to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. It will be at the Queen Mary - Queen's Salon - on October 6 at 6:30. The address is 112 Queens Highway, Long beach. RSVP to Monica Frey (310) 546-8277. The only gift requested is the pleasure of your company.
SPEAKER: New Program Chairman Rick Koenig introduced our speaker, Juliana Lesher, who is the community donor recruiter for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The Hospital treats about 200,000 patients a year and is the No. 1 children's hospital west of the Mississippi. They treat children for the whole spectrum of problems, many requiring blood transfusions. They really need whole blood donors (takes 1/2 hour) and especially platelet donors (takes 2 hours). If they don't have enough donors they have to buy blood from Red Cross ($240/pint for blood, $600/pint for platelets). It's hard to find enough donors in many cases because of eligibility problems. There are many health and travel restrictions that limits the eligibility pool. Call her to set up an appointment if you can donate.		HAPPY/SADS: Sam H to turn the bell over to Tony; Yvonne H re party and H to receive the Golden Rocking Chair award as the outstanding Div. 19 Chairman; Earl happy re plaque; Greg S re being late; Becca H re flowers, bear and certificates given to her by Sam (she missed the installation); Cary S re missed installation and other events, but H re shooting 99 on tough golf course; Alicia S she doesn't make it to too many meetings, H re 32nd wedding anniversary; Cathy H re secretary's award, Hixons and great party, H re Yvonne's award, Alicia here and that Dick was de-installed as Lt.G.; Howard H re off to Provence for 3 weeks; Whit H re party and just happy; Rick K happy re party and fabulous work of the Lombardo family; Tony happy re helpers and sad Sam not behind the podium. Ian played a dirge for Sam.
New Member Ian: Merle's Gift to Tony:	Bulletins and more pictures, calendars, are on our website. http://Hermosakiwanis.org Lots of Installation Pictures on website.			RAFFLE: Birthday Boy Bruce had the winning ticket & took the money ($22). Pot was $170 with 46 cards. FINK next week is 820
INSTALLATION: The Sam to Tony Installation Mafioso Bash was a huge success. Many thanks to Dianne and Jean Lombardo for the planning, decorating, center pieces, invitations, etc; thanks to Circle K and Key Club for food service help; thanks to Bob, Judi, Terry and Fred for set up and tear down help; thanks to emcee Earl; thanks to everyone for participating . See pictures on our website.			FOOD SHARE PROGRAM: Sign up to help pick up and distribute food for this worthwhile program. Cathy has signup sheet. Next pickup 9/28. HEART WALK: Div. 19 raised about $16,000 thanks to Key Clubs and Circle K. McCurdy's, Lombardos and Bilowitz's attended.		Do Good, Have Fun Hail Kiwanis WELCOME TO THE CLUB, IAN!!!