THE KIWANIAN Bulletin of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club
September 3, 2003	Carol Lawson, Editor – Howard Seeb, Photographer
STARTERS: Rick opened the 3,877th Kiwanis meeting. The mixed (-up?) choir led the song, Brad Baker (yes, it really was Brad) led the pledge and Dr.Merle gave the blessing. GUESTS: Howiee brought Phil Jacobson (potential new member) and Dano brought sister Suzanne and friend Kimmy who were visiting from Las Vegas, and he also brought Ivy. BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: We sang for Brad's birthday on 9/28 cuz he only comes to meetings every few years. We also sang for chef Dave Hegner's two year anniversary with Kiwanis. Dave made a $100 contribution to celebrate. Thanks, Dave! DRINK DISPENSER/FINK: In Tony's absence, Prez-Elect Rick declared this a fine free day, but Whit tried to fine the speaker and Fink Joanne just asked for honesty (no one stepped forward). Since we were fine-free, there were many cell phone calls, talking and other frivolous activities. Brad Baker bought 2 raffle tickets for $100 since he expected to be fined at least that much today. Thanks, Brad. Great to see you at a meeting!	UPCOMING EVENTS-MARK YOUR CALENDARS: · 9/3 (5:45-7:30) and 9/6 (9-12) Friends of Library - Members Wednesday night and public sale on Saturday. · 9/4 BOARD MEETING - Caterers Les Thompson, Vera Deutch, Colleen Hartley and Jerry Compton · 9/21 HB City Picnic in Valley Park - We will join Rotary in running the Beer Garden. · 9/25 Div. 19 Installation at Papadakis Taverna in San Pedro. Call Tony for more information. · 9/27 - 6:00 p.m. -HB Kiwanis Installation Dinner - Theme is "The Oscars" - Call Rick K. if you can help with planning committee. · 10/20 - DCM - Lomita Kiwanis Hall (note that meetings will be on the third Monday next year) He was baaack: Fiesta Parking Success:
Joe Diaz brought a metal artwork which was a gift from the Loretor visitors that he framed. It illustrates the fishing industry of Loreto. Christmas Trees have been ordered! Be sure to reserve time on your calendar between Thanksgiving and Christmas to work the tree lot. This is our major fundraiser and all hands are necessary. Try to plan to work at least one (four hour) shift a week!!	Cathy announced that we raised $3,131.25 operating the parking lot at Hermosa Valley School (costs of $19.75 were deducted). All proceeds to the School. Thanks Cathy for coming up with the idea and implementing it. Thanks to all who worked the lot! Terry reported that the Social last Saturday was a big success. Great idea from Dallas and fun band, great planning and food from Terry, great barbecuing by Paul and Fred and Bob, etc. Thanks to all who brought food. A good time was had by all!!
PROGRAM: Greg introduced today's speaker, Walter Popov from the LA County Department of Beaches & Harbors. They are caretakers of the coastline of LA County (except Long Beach & Santa Monica). They provide beach maintenance, life guards (with Fire Dept.), operate concessions and parking. They set the standard worldwide for maintenance. There are about 75 miles of beach and they take care of 64 miles. They do capital improvements like rest rooms, concession stands, etc. from statewide bond revenues. Their marketing programs help defray maintenance costs and provide such things as lifeguard vehicles and clothing, safety signs, summer youth programs, concerts at Marina del Rey, etc. They provide beach wheel chairs at many beaches and electric vehicle charging stations. For more info see their website: beaches.co.la.ca.us.	HAPPY/SAD DOLLARS: Dano happy his sister & friend here, sad re Breach Grill closing, happy re Sports Grill opening Thursday (238th & Western - Skating Rink); Howiee sad he just met Brad and got taken in by a third grade trick ("What's that on your shirt?"); Brad happy to have Dano's license, happy that UCLA football still undefeated, sad USC playing well & happy to see everyone today; Whit sad he missed social; Cathy happy re riding mechanical bull at Union Cattle Company (after Installation Planning Committee meeting), happy re speaker from County Beaches & Harbors, happy to see Brad, happy to be on Installation Committee; happy re parking lot success; Carol happy re Brad here, parking lot and social; Colleen sad to miss social -- started partying too early that day; Jerry sorry missed social - was in San Diego cleaning up after Al's roommates, happy Al's still at UCSD; Greg sad Great grandstepmother Nona had heart surgery, but happy she's doing well, sad her tv died; Bob happy to have Brad here - first potential billionaire Kiwanian; Rick happy re Paul, Yvonne, Carol and Rick attending Greg's performance in MB little theater, thanks to Cathy (parking), Greg (play) & Terry (party)
Loreto Art: Dave's Anniversary:		RAFFLE: Joanne had the winning ticket but drew the Jack of Diamonds. Daily was $50, pot was $95 with 14 cards left. FINK: Next week is #643.	Do Good, Have Fun, Hail Kiwanis