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THE KIWANIAN

Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club

April 9, 2003

Carol Lawson, Editor --Howard Seeb, Photographer

STARTERS: The Women's Choir began with a ladylike rendition of Gold Bless America, the Builders Club ladies led the pledge and Poet Laureate Earl Feys sought spiritual guidance.

GUESTS: Builders Club members Kristin Kim and Lauren Lantz were our visitors today. BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: We sang to celebrate Earl's 3rd Anniversary of being appointed Secretary of HB Kiwanis.

DRINK DISPENSER/FINK: Drink Dispenser Stand-Ins Larry Jackson and Bob McEachen caught volunteers Scott and Cary. Stealth Fink Cathy McCurdy caught Chris, Bob C., Dallas, Ian, Deborah, Cary, and Terry.

UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

· 4/14 DCM at Lomita - Sponsored Youth Night

· 4/19 City Eggstravaganza - Noble Park - 11:00-12:30

· 4/26 Builders Club Beach Cleanup- Call Tony or Dianne for details.

· 5/1 BOARD MEETING- Caterers Rebecca Perry, Cary Bichlmeier, Ann Ullman

· 5/1 Prayer Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - Carson

· 5/12 DCM at Carson - We are "hosts" and need to accumulate raffle prizes. Bring donations to our next few lunch meetings.

· 5/17 District Interclub in Las Vegas - Lunch at Sante Fe Station on Rte 95 North in North L.V. - Call Tony

· 6/20-24 Kiwanis International Convention-Indianapolis

UPCOMING LUNCH MEETING SPEAKERS:

4/16 Relay for Life - American Cancer Association

4/21 Betty Evans - Cook Extraordinaire

4/30 Key Club Program and ELECTIONS

ELECTION: Will be held April 30. Tentative slate, subject to nominations from floor:

Immed. Past Pres. - Tony Lombardo;

President - Rick Koenig;

President Elect - Greg Wyatt;

Vice President -Terry Bose;

Board Member Candidates: Rick Hankus (inc.), Yvonne Amarillas (inc.), Carol Lawson, Earl Feys, Christine Hollander, Nick Panino - Elect 4;

(Continuing Board Members are Bob McEachen, Bruce Bogart, Howard Seeb)

Candidates may give campaign speeches at April 23 meeting.

MISC. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

· Thanks to caterers Bob and Judi McEachen for wonderful dinner at last week's Board Meeting.

· We were thanked for our contribution to the Surfer's Walk of Fame.

· MB Chamber Sand Dollar Charity Golf Tournament on May19 at Rolling Hills Country Club - Golfers call Christine for more info.

· Anne Whitaker still in hospital. She's doing better and hoping to come home soon.

· Terry reported that the Key Club District Banquet last Friday was a success. Our wonderful Key Club President Shawn Coleman won the award for the "Funniest President".

PROGRAM: Sergeant Tommy Thompson from the Hermosa Beach Police Department was introduced by Program Chair Rick Koenig. He discussed the proposed change from the El Segundo Communication Center to the Regional Communications Center. This possible change, favored by Tommy and Police Chief is being considered by the City primarily because of technological changes and potential cost savings.

He also discussed the Officer Traffic Safety program funded by recent grants. The Drive Smart, Walk Smart signs are available. They are also conducting Bicycle and Skateboard Safety Programs and conducting a DUI awareness campaign. The HBPD has been trained and will assist parents (and grandparents) with the correct installation and use of child car seats.

HAPPY/SADS: Rick K happy re news from Iraq, happy re restaurant job nearly done; Christine happy re signing up for Relay for Life Cancer Prevention at Aviation Park on 7/19; Cathy happy re dinner at Café Italian on Artesia (won at HB Telethon), happy re new table cloths bought on sale; Joe happy re tax man predicting refund, sad re not making any money; Sam happy re Circle K banquet last weekend, Sangeeta very appreciative of our support, 5 Kiwanis members present; Bruce happy that the moose is finally on the way (the inflatable needs to be replaced); Nick happy that the location for his wedding has been selected - Montecito Country Club - May 1, 2004 (we'll have to put on a bachelor party!); Jerry happy to see Tommy Thompson; Tony happy to see members Chris Jones, Ian Whitelaw, Nick Panino, Scott Bilowit who don't get a chance to come to many meeting, sad Dianne and Jean not here, sad re spring break next week.

The Police: The Ticket Guy:

RAFFLE: Cary Bichlmeier had the lucky ticket but drew the 4 of hearts. Pot is over $600 with only 19 cards left. FINK: Next week is #907.

Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis