Another beautiful SPRING day in the company of great friends at a meeting of:
THAT BERKELEY CLUB ON THE MOVE-
(that was called to order 5 minutes late!!)
We really don’t mind, as there is always plenty of chit chat going on. We are a friendly group.
Past LTG distinguished R. Bliss was collecting money for your lunch ticket. Our resident song leader, B. Rice, led us in song that wavered from excellent to off key to back again excellent for the ending!! E. Goodman gave a short invocation, and “Geo” (you guess!) picked up the tire box.
Guess J. P. must have visited the bank as he brought along as a guest the personnel manager from our local Bank of America, known to all as “Villar”. I think the gossip is that this branch of B of A will be around till the end of the year (but who knows??).
In spite of the fact that UCB is out we had the company of Joe, Virginia and Thuyet. They are planning a car wash in Pleasanton on June 30th. I know we all need our cars washed, so this is a good time !! They also hope to have a monthly K family dinner during the summer. More info to come on this.
Two awards given for perfect attendance; R. Bliss for 8 years and E. Goodman for 6 years. Birthday wishes (belated) went out to T. Paradis (June 1st), B. Skrak (June 3rd), and D. Melandry (June 6th). The HB song was sung- three times- and then a fourth… No further comments needed. You had to be there!
Sunshine was shining for C. Fitch. He only spent two days in the hospital- and was diagnosed with pneumonia. He looked great today!!
NOTES OF INTEREST:
1. A card from Austria, written by S. Hearn, arrived- and Sandy. was in the audience today. Yes, the stamp was Austrian. S. arrived home late Sunday.
2. A notice from Camp Cazadero noting that this summer (all summer long) they will be celebrating their 50th anniversary.
3. D. Haughin was smiling today in spite of significant dental work this AM.
4. THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 10th,
YPSO CONCERT
JJJJLLLL were fairly numerous, beginning with C. Fitch who was J to be back after his hospital visit. B. Rice put in $5- that must have been happy but this editor did not hear the comment. P. Khong was J due to being named “Godfather” to his “Godnephew” (you had to be here). D. Wong L that she hasn’t found any sour cherries and J that she’ll head to LA to meet up with the previously mentioned “cute guy”. (Be safe, Debra.) J. Rosano very J for D’s beautiful smile, and very L due to no seats for CAL at the Big Game this year. D. Leonard a $ for a barrister’s technical term for P. Khong’s “Godfather” comments. (Once again this editor did not hear…) J. Piercy put money into the koffers cause the Retread Pres. is behind in fines. E. Levitch put in $20- but this editor didn’t hear…
Our speakers today were introduced by S. Hearn, and were from YPSO; David Ramadanoff, (the Music Dirctor and Conductor), Wendy Howe, (the Executive Director who has been on the job just one season now and is doing a restructuring of the fund raising programs and needs), and Ronald Fujie, (financial secretary- who manned the video of the China trip)
YPSO’s main home is in Berkeley. The orchestra is 70 years old, and Berkeley Kiwanis has been involved with it all of those years. Normally the age level is 13-21. However, this year there is a 10 year old who plays percussion and a 22 year old alumnus who has returned to play again! The total of 93 young adults “play and sound like a professional orchestra” according to David. This year the orchestra is involved in two world premiers, both of which will be played on Sunday at the Pops Concert.
(Stars and Stripes will also be performed.)
Last year’s biggest event was a tour to China- the orchestra’s first international tour. They performed in three cities- Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai- not only by themselves as an orchestra but with youth orchestras from China. We enjoyed many scenes of this trip during the video presentation.
David’s main “goal” for the orchestra is to bring music alive. The atmosphere (after the very competitive auditions to become a member) is one of cooperation, friendship, discipline and taking initiative.
Wendy shared with us that the orchestra will travel to Australia and New Zealand next summer. While there the members will “homestay” with local families, thereby adding the dimension of cultural exchange to the mix. 10% of the members of YPSO are under the poverty level, and 30% are on scholarship. OUR $$ are very “valuable” to the YPSO, as well as our personal support of attendance at their many concerts throughout the year!
As noted early in this Kollegiate edition, the YPSO Pops Concert will be this coming Sunday, June 10th …. YOUR support and your presence are requested… and you WILL enjoy the afternoon- + help our club to raise
the funds for our yearly donation to YPSO… So.. come on out
Circle Ker Virginia led us in the Pledge of Allegiance- which is always done at the END of each meeting of the
Club On The Move
SAQOTD:
The only way you can make a living
harping at others is to play in an orchestra!
SAQOTW:
HEARTY Laughter is a good way
to jog internally
without having to go outside!!
HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY
FABULOUS WEEK
AND…
SEE YOU ALL NEXT TUESDAY
EDITOR: VC
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