THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
July 9, 2003	Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: The men's choir led the song, Caitlyn led the pledge, Merle gave the blessing. GUESTS: Guests today were third time visitors Joanne Kenoff (friend of Linda's) and Charlie Cheatam (guest of Christine). First time visitors were Greg's friends Tom Kearney and Denny Collonni, Linda's friend Paula Wright and Scott's friend Jim Coleman. Tony brought Caitlyn and Dylan. BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: The "Chief" Claude Stonier is celebrating 86 years on 7/13. We sang. Happy Birthday, Claude!! DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/LATE: As usual, Whit tried to fine all the guests, plus Bruce who arrived late. Fink Terry caught Greg, Bruce, Bob C. and a few more who tried to weasel out of the fine.	UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS: · 7/14 DCM in Lomita - Sign-ups are Rick K, Dr. Barr, Greg W., Merle, Tony and Carol. Carpool from clubhouse at 5:30. · 7/15 Loreto Committee meeting at Clubhouse at 6:30. Call Paul Amarillas for more info. · 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. · 8/7 BOARD MEETING - Caterers: Howiee, Ian and Rick H. - Sounds like a meal not to miss! · 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.
LORETO PICNIC: Paul Amarillas is Joe's co-chair for 7/16 event. Rick H coordinating salads and desserts. Other assignments being made. Committee meeting Tuesday 7/15 at 6:30 at hall. FOR ALL KIWANIANS: We need salads and desserts. Club provides hamburgers/hot dogs. Members please try to bring a salad or dessert--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. P.S. - Some problems re visas from Mexico. Check your e-mail for updates re picnic.	· Jim Fucile update: Jim called Sam today to thank Kiwanis for the flowers we sent. He's still at LCOM. Sam reports that Jim says he's "a sick puppy" right now and would prefer not to have visitors til he feeling better. Cards or notes would probably be appreciated, however. You're certainly in our thoughts, Jim. Hope things improve soon. · Thanks: Received another thank you note from a scholarship recipient, Selina Martinez who is attending Boston College. · Dodger Tickets donated by Cary were auctioned. Bob McEachen now has 4 behind the plate tickets, stadium club passes and two parking passes. Game is 7/24. Thanks Cary and Bob
PROGRAM: Pete Tucker, Planning Commissioner and Community Activist was our speaker. He is working with a group to raise $25K to upgrade and have cast in bronze the surfing memorial to Tim Kelly which is currently at the pier head. Tim was a surfer and lifeguard who was killed in an auto accident about 50 years ago. The current statue is made of fiberglass and is deteriorating. Donors will get their names on a plaque on the new lifeguard headquarters to be built at the Hermosa pierhead. Donations can be made to LA County Lifeguards Association (LACOLA), 2600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach 90266. Categories of donors are "Chief"-$2,500, "Captain"-$1,000, "Lifeguard" - $500 and "Jr. Lifeguard" $250. There will be more publicity, donor envelopes, etc. in the near future.	HAPPY/SAD DOLLARS: Scott happy re 2 week vacation in the Caribbean; Christine sad re Jim Fucile still ailing - we miss him, happy re Relay event almost over; Cathy sad re City Council Meeting til 1:30, sad some folks can't listen to reason, sad re Jim; Judy happy/sad re visit to Vera the dentist, happy re Dodger tickets; Greg happy re his guests today; Linda happy re her guests today; Sam happy re guests, sad re Jim; Jerry sad re Council Meeting, keeping good thoughts for Jim; Dano happy Pete here, happy re trying to get new restaurant open; Paul happy re Christmas Tree Lot approved by City Council for this year; Tony happy/sad re kids here, happy re Cary donating Dodger tickets.
Speaker, Pete Tucker:		RAFFLE: Tony had the winning ticket but even with Caitlyn's help couldn't find the joker. Pot was $1046, daily was $93, just a few cards left. FINK: Next week is #879.	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis