THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
July 2, 2003	Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: The ladies choir led the song, scholarship recipient Jeremy Wiest led the pledge, Merle gave the blessing. GUESTS: Guests today were Linda Haxton's friend Joanne Kenoff who's still considering membership and Tony brought RBHS student Jeremy Wiest who received a Casner scholarship and who is going to Butte City College before transferring to Cal State Chico. BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: Harry Smith (7/1) and Len Kissel (7/5) endured "the song". Harry complained that he didn't get cake at Sunrise, so he got one today. His words of wisdom at 87 years of age were "Save Your Money". Not bad advice, Harry. Claude celebrating 37 years of marriage. We sang. DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/LATE: Sub drink dispenser Earl took Harry's advice, said "Save Your Money" so no one was fined, but fink Tony made up for it by catching Cary, Merle, Jack, Bob C, Nick, Jane, Linda, Dan, Colleen and Len .	UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS: · 7/9 BOARD MEETING (NOTE: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK ON WEDNESDAY BECAUSE OF HOLIDAY) - Caterers Greg Ronkainen, Terry Bose and Judy Garland. · 7/14 DCM in Lomita - Eastview hosts - Sam has sign-up · 7/16 Loreto Picnic - South Park - noon · 7/19&20 Relay for Life - Aviation Park - Christine is organizing team (318-2471 for more info). · 7/26 New Officer/Director training in Lomita 9:00 a.m. · 8/13-17 CalNevHa Convention in Sacramento · 9/25 Div. 19 Installation at Papadakis Taverna in San Pedro. - Sign-up sheet will be passed later. Harry Gets Cake: Scholarship Whiz Jeremy:
LORETO PICNIC: Paul Amarillas is Joe's co-chair for 7/16 event. Assignments being made. FOR ALL KIWANIANS: We need salads and desserts. Kiwanis provides hamburgers/hot dogs. Marie Diaz coordinating food. Please call her at 379-1421. Even if you don't call, please try to bring something--homemade, store bought, doesn't matter. Members should show up at SOUTH PARK (not Valley Park) between 11:30 & 12:00 (earlier for set-up crew). Park at hall & carpool or park at Clark Building.	MISC. ANNOUNCEMENTS: · Terry attended the RUHS graduation party. Our Key Club President Shawn Coleman was Valedictorian and he gave an outstanding speech -- funny and articulate. His picture was also in the paper last week. Way to go Shawn!! · Thank you notes were received from many of our scholarship recipients, including some from previous years. This shows how much the awards mean to the kids and what a great way it is to spend our money. · We also received thanks for donations to Exceptional Kids PTO, Happy Hats, and Grad Night.
PROGRAM: Greg Hill, Mayor of Redondo Beach was our speaker today. He spoke about the RB Citizen Corp, a (largely volunteer) Hometown Solution to Homeland Security. Nearly 2 years since 9/11, communities are still working on ways to make communities safe. Although it is impossible for small cities to prevent either natural or man made disasters, we can be prepared when and if they come. This program includes Citizen Corps Council, Community Emergency Response Team, Volunteers in Policing Program, Neighborhood Watch, Block Party Program, Medical Reserve Corp. and other projects to educate and communicate with the citizenry about how to prepare for and deal with any kind of disaster until other help comes. He also said the South Bay is a "hot bed" of reality TV Producers and that's how he became a star.	HAPPY/SAD DOLLARS: Merle happy re Hollywood Bowl tickets; Larry sad Deborah still has temporary badge; Paul paid Secretary's fine cuz Earl (the newlywed) has other things on his mind; Harry paid $20 for his birthday, but reluctantly cuz of awful singing tradition started by Ed Engle; Cary happy re trip to Las Vegas, also happy/sad re brother now President of Redondo Rotary; Linda happy Joanne here, hopes she joins club; Terry happy re camping at Carrillo beach with grandchildren, happy re Jeremy scholarship, happy re Joanne here again; Cathy happy re scholarships and impact on recipients, happy/sad re School Board decisions, happy re possible fundraiser for school needs; Judy sad she may be a budget cut, but happy Board is considering fundraising to save her job; Howiee happy back from vacation visiting his money in Washington, D.C.; Joe happy/sad Marie lost her credit card, but found it; Nick happy re bachelor party, sad re morning after; Carol happy re trip to Portland for wedding and visit grandkids - hot it Portland; Sam happy re visit to Port Angelus, Washington (also hot!), river rafting, sad re camping out, happy re casino visit where he didn't play; Rick happy re potential new member and thanks for scholarships; Greg (subbing for Whit) was just happy; Claude happy re 37th anniversary, profitable trip to Laughlin; Bob McE happy re trip to Sonoma/Santa Rosa (hot!) and wine tasting; Tony happy re scholarships, Jeremy.
The Chief celebrates:		RAFFLE: Dan Marinelli had the winning ticket but drew the 10 of diamonds. Pot was $1020, daily was $90, 10 cards left. FINK: Next week is #625.	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis