THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
June 4, 2003	Carol Lawson, Editor --Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: The Men and a Dog Choir sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame & God Bless America, visiting City Councilwoman Kathy Dunbabin led the pledge and Merle prayed. GUESTS: Liberty Rivera and Roberto Monroy from the now defunct Riviera Village Kiwanis Club came to visit; Ian brought friends Leo Lewis and Tim Blevins; Bob C brought old Air Force buddy Fred Drake, Jack and Pat brought friend John Randall (Nero); Dano brought puppy Ivy and Jane Walker came for what may be her last free meal. BIRTHDAYS: Dave Hegner (6/1) and Bob Crowley (6/13) fessed up to birthdays and we sang. Dallas said Dorothy has been married (yes, to him) for 49 years. We sang twice. DRINK DISPENSER/FINK/LATE: Whit caught Cary and a bunch of guests. Tony paid for the guests. No fink today.	UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS: · 6/4 Hermosa Valley School Charet - 6:30 in the all-purpose room - Discussion of new facilities at schools. · 6/5 Board Meeting: Caterers are Cary, Bruce, Larry and Dano (rib are promised). · 6/7 Friends of Library - Public Sale 9-12ish · 6/9 DCM in Lomita - Call Sam if you want to go. · 6/20-24 Kiwanis International Convention-Indianapolis -Rick K and Greg W are going as delegates. · 8/13-17 CalNevHa Convention in Sacramento UPCOMING LUNCH MEETING SPEAKERS: 7/11 Terry Tsosie (sp?), Technology Teacher at HVS will bring students and the hover craft next week.
KEY CLUB BANQUET: Many kudos to Terry Bose for a fantastic run as Key Club advisor. All the kids love her and demonstrated that love by t.p.ing her house, videotaping the dastardly deed, and showing the video at their banquet. They also demonstrated piano talents and comic relief. Prez Tony presented Key Club President Shawn Coleman with Hope of America award. Great Kiwanis turn-out by the Boses, McEachens, Yosts, Lawsons, & Tony.	Choir with Ivy: Film Producer Jack: Music Man Tim:
PROGRAM:.Jack Belasco and wife Pat Woolley shared their wonderful film about Venice, Italy, entitled "Tales of Love in a Gondola". It showed the beautiful narrow canals, low bridges and gorgeous scenery. It told the story of the gondolier and his love for Venice and that love goes well in Venice. Said he met his wife when he was 5, didn't look any further for a wife, and has been married for 40 years. The photography, the message and the beauty of the city of Venice and the romance of the gondolas really makes you want to go visit. They are going back in October and we're looking forward to the next movie. Thanks Jack and Pat for sharing! AD HOC ADDITIONAL PROGRAM: Ian's friend Tim Blevins was coerced into a brief aria from Figaro followed by an incredible a capella rendition of Old Man River. His beautiful baritone voice sent shivers - quite amazing. He will be performing June 14 at 8pm at the Peninsula Community Church, 5640 Crestridge, Rd., RPV - Ticket $15 - Call 374-7913 or 326-7599. Tim will also be performing with Ian at the Performing Arts Center in RB in August.	HAPPY/SAD DOLLARS: Bruce sad that Colleen not here cuz she's dealing with identity theft problems, happy re obtaining shotgun from Overland Stage Co (130 years old with Earl's fingerprints on it); Joe happy re new parking lot, sad that Kiwanis going to the dogs (no offense Ivy); Jack happy re Pat and guest John here and happy to show his film to a built-in audience; Dallas sad more Kiwanians didn't attend the Key Club banquet, happy Terry did a great job and the kids love her, happy re shed for BBQ completed by Rick; Earl said he threw the shotgun in the Orinoco River never to be found again; Cary happy re Roberto here; Merle happy re Marjorie taking him to Nova Scotia for the next couple of weeks; Sam happy re guests here and especially happy to see Kathy D (who promised to come during Sam's term as Prez, but she didn't make it), happy to finally bring the Circle K Certificate of Appreciation to Kiwanis; Terry happy re attendees at the Key Club banquet, happy re awards and scholarships, happy/sad re when will Valley Park open (July- but she has permission to jump the fence); Chris happy re t-ball coaching - it was fun but glad its over - new appreciation for K-1 teachers; Carol happy re banquet; Bob happy re Key Club and guests; Tony happy re all of the above.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DOROTHY & DALLAS		RAFFLE: Sam had the winning ticket but still couldn't find the joker. The big pot was $870, there were 11 cards left. FINK: Next week is #935.	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis