Kollegiate_2007-04-17

KIWANIS KOLLEGIATE

SECRETARY KOLLEGIATE STAFF

Jack Rosano President Jeff Egeberg, Chair

P.O.Box323 Editorial Staff: V Carpenter, S. Hearn,

Berkeley, CA 94701 G. Maxe, J. Piercy, T. Paradis

www.berkeleykiwanis.org 17 April 2007 Printer/ Mailer, Duane Leonard

^{KIWANIS CLUB u The Service Club on the Move! u BERKELEY, CA}

hype ¹ |hīp| noun

extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion

"Super Bowl –like hype!” – Prez Jeff

That’s how our fearless leader began our lunch today – by likening the excitement he’s sensing for our upcoming, back-to-back service projects as “Super Bowl-like hype.” A few weeks back, we were “hip.” This week it’s “hype.” What’s next? Let’s not turn ourselves into “hippies”, okay?!

Openings

Our own Bob R. led us well in GBA (almost accompanied on violin by Frank B., who’s intentions were good, but arrived just a hair too late to join Bob), John P. gave a blessed invocation, and yours truly, George M., collected money for tix at the door.

Guests

Today we enjoyed the company of Don M’s guest, Stacie Burks-Garcia of Union Bank and the Aurora Theatre Co. The membership committee would like to take this opportunity to hype the bringing of guests to our lunch. It’s great to see new faces and to discover community members like Stacie who are interested in serving children. Great job, Don!

Speaking of seeing faces, I thought it was especially nice to see the mugs of long-time Kiwanians Leo I. and Dick F. today! And, or course, it was also great to be joined by several Circle K’rs – Joe, Jenny, Keiko and Virginia.

Fines

Today, Phuoc K. manned the retread fine box/thing. There weren’t too many fines today, but the always smiling Bettye L. received a fine for arriving

slightly tardy and making the rounds to shake hands with her friends and fellow Kiwanians. Prez Jeff, maybe she too sensed the hype in the room and couldn’t help it?! Then again, the day’s secret greeter, Roberta B. helped to raise insurance $$$ from Don M. and Frank B. (How appropriate!) and fines from Duane L., Linda H. and Bill H.

Other $$$ exchanges were for donations to and green bracelets for Guide Dogs for the Blind courtesy of Bill F. and for Kiwanis t-shirts and work aprons courtesy of Sec Jack R. Thanks to Ed L. for his t-shirt purchases for Elizabeth T. and Debra W., and to Phuoc K. and others for the aprons! (By the way, Ed, it was great to see you in bow tie again for the first time in awhile!)

Circle K Report

Joe spoke to us about the latest goings on in UCB Circle K, especially their hype to be joining us for Cazadero, Gualala and the MLK Track Clean-Up. The academic year is winding down, so their Spring Banquet is just a few weeks away on Friday 4 May from 6-9pm. It will be held in the Lipman Room atop Barrows Hall. Other items of note for Circle K:

• Tuesday night (4/17) was the third-to-last general meeting of the year; and
• This week is busy with the first committee meetings of the new club chairs.

Video Hype

Prez Jeff shared a few-minute video of the Gualala work project from a few years ago. Who were all those young looking Kiwanians?!

• Roberta B. in her sporty car

• Frank B. with his girl in her sporty car
• Ed L. working hard and supervising all at once
• Virginia C. dawning her Minnie Pearl hat
• Treasurer – Sandy H.

So, why no photos of onion pies? Is all this talk of the great onion pies of Gualala just hype? The people (and their stomachs) need some answers!

Service Calendar

Jack R. spoke to us about the Gualala weekend, Don M. reported on the MLK Track Clean-Up, and Evie H. reminded us of the RIF Distribution. Please add them to your calendar and join in!

• CAZADERO – 21 APRIL
• Gualala – 27-29 April
• MLK Track – 6 May from 9am to 12pm
• RIF Distribution – 9-10 May

Other Announcements

Our own Ed L. will follow in Frank B’s footsteps as Lt. Gov! Our new club officers for next year are:

• President – Phuoc K.
• President Elect – Denise H.
• Immediate Past President – Jeff E.
• Vice President – George M.
• Treasurer – Sandy H.
• Secretary – Jack R.

Happy & Sad Dollars

There were many happy faces, but so as not to turn them into sad faces, Prez Jeff moved us right into our day’s program so we wouldn’t miss out on our speaker’s talk. But wait! It had been so long since we’d seen Linda H. and Bill H. that it was fitting to hear from them – for several dollars, of course. They had a very happy time on their recent cruise, the highlights of which were spending time with their son and his family in Bangkok and Linda’s casino winnings of $1300! Of course, Bill “took the fifth” when asked to comment on Linda’s report!

Speaker

Our speaker today was David Wagner, Executive Director of Cazadero Music Camp. The timing of David’s visit was perfect in light of this weekend’s Kiwanis work party at the camp. Ironically, David is not a musician. Yet, he brings great experience to Caz having been involved with the Boy Scouts. David didn’t skip a beat as he made several key points during his presentation:

• Caz was established in 1957.
• The Berkeley High Band Director started Caz.
• The City of Berkeley actually owns the land.
• Everyone who applies for a scholarship receives support.
• Caz is always looking for financial support and help, such as Board members.
• 78% of instructors return each summer.
• There are orchestra, concert band and jazz band ensembles.

There are several programs put on by the camp, including music weekends where kids receive instruction that culminates in a performance for families, as well as family camp. The Kiwanis work weekend is essential for readying the camp for the summer.

Next Tuesday – 4/24

Dave Hendsch

Emerson School Library (Oakland)

Kiwanis Club of Grand Lake (formerly)

Final Thoughts

I believe we need a variation on the definition of hype. One that takes into consideration all the service we have done and are doing in the Berkeley area (and beyond) should do…

Kiwanis hype ¹ |hīp| noun

extravagant and intensive public service!

Keep Smiling!

George M.