THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
April 2, 2003	Carol Lawson, Editor --Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: The Boys Choir began with a splendid rendition of Gold Bless America (loud enough to hear in Iraq), Past Lt.Gov. Dick McCurdy led the pledge and Dr. Merle gave the invocation. GUESTS: Our only visitor today was Bob Crowley's long time military buddy, Fred Drake. BIRTHDAYS: Doug Jenkins finally showed for a meeting so we made him endure the birthday song for his March 11th birthday. DRINK DISPENSER/FINK: Whit caught Bob Crowley and Colleen. Fink was a no-show, but since Sam knew who it was, he paid for shaking every hand	UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS: · 4/3 Board Meeting - McEachens are catering - 6:30 at the Kiwanis Hall · 4/4 Key Club Banquet - LAX Renaissance Hotel - Call Terry for more info if you want to go. · 4/5 Circle K Installation - 6:00 Kiwanis Hall · 4/14 DCM at Lomita - Sponsored Youth Night · 4/19 City Eggstravaganza - Noble Park · 5/17 District Interclub in Las Vegas - Call Tony · 6/20-24 Kiwanis International Convention-Indianapolis TOTAL K DAY was a big success thanks to Chairman Rick Hankus and co-chairs Terry and Howiee. We had 22 members, 12 Builders Clubbers, 6 Key Clubbers, 3 Circle K'ers and several other guests. Great pancake breakfast (thanks to the Tonys Lombardo in the kitchen) and planted around 600 bulbs and plants in the greenbelt.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Thanks to the contributions and drink donations of the guests at Joe's party, after paying for everything for the party, the sum of $250 was donated to our International Relations Committee in Joe's name.	JOE thanked "Queenie" McCurdy for putting on a terrific 90th Birthday Party for Joe. He was also sporting a beautiful new gold Kiwanis watch.
PROGRAM: Kenneth Trevett, President/CEO of the Research & Education Institute (REI) at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Eileen Moseley, Director of Public Relations were introduced by Vice President Greg Wyatt. The REI has been around for about 50 years. It is an affiliate of the hospital and UCLA. They do biomedical research in the areas of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, vaccine research, autoimmune disorders, and other areas. In the late 1960's they created and implemented the nations first paramedic training program. With a budget of approximately $60 million annually, they are working on many new projects including treatment for infectious diseases (have to constantly look for the next generation of antibiotics), vaccines, electron beam temography screening which may replace coronary angiography, and other projects. Their research is often a technology generator and they are working to increase the presence of biomedical, biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the South Bay.	HAPPY/SADS: Dick happy re Joe's 90th birthday party and Rick's great Total K Day; Sam happy re Joe's 90th, Brotherhood Lunch (tho there were some no-shows); Cathy sad she forgot the Brotherhood Lunch, sad Dick had back problems after working at Total K Day; Dano happy re Joe's party, happy he's not leaving Kiwanis tho he is selling his restaurant (we're stuck with him!); Paul happy re trip to McCurdy condo in Puerto Vallarta, but sad to miss the party; Whit sad Anne still in hospital, sad to miss Joe's party; Howie sad re not getting picture of the Boys Choir, happy some of our plants are still alive, happy re leftover birthday cake; Merle happy that the gold filling Charlie Imai removed was sold to Scott Bilowitz for $16, he's going to get his eye's fixed, just needs Terry back for hearing aid; Cary happy re Rick's Total K, happy re Joe's 90th -- said Joe was first Kiwanian to take him out to dinner when Cary joined in 1979; Jack sad he's missing 1st birthday party for 10th grandchild, James Chin Wooley in Hawaii; Greg sad re missing Joe's party, but saw evidence of party remaining at the hall, happy his new lady still seeing him; Tony happy Dianne here and happy for all she does and all the Kiwanis does; Carol happy re Cathy's work in putting on Joe's party, Rick's work on Total K and re Howiee for all the great pictures; Jerry happy re Betty Ryan's comments at Joe's party and for all the great women in this club.
		RAFFLE: Prez Tony had the winning ticket but drew the Ace of Spades. Pot was $651 (20 cards). FINK: Next week is #790.	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis