KIWANIS CLUB u THE CLUB ON THE MOVE!!u BERKELEY, CA
Another totally chaotic early SUMMER afternoon in the company of great friends at a meeting of:
THE ROWDIEST
BERKELEY CLUB ON THE MOVE-
"Gorgeous" George M. was collecting your money at the ticket table. He checked in 14 hungry folks + some who brought their own lunch + some who just came for the comraderie of the group. "Got The Beat" Bob R. led us in a hearty GBA with only two spots that needed assistance!! "Oh Lordy" John P. gave a short thanks for "the weather, the folks, and Kiwanis" invocation. "Lively" Leo I. collected your fines… and there were plenty.
Guests were none.. But Circle K was present in the form of Joe, Anthony, Nga and Cheriz. They are doing many things during the summer- much of which includes the use of some van.
Note of interest:
Coming SOON
Like this Friday- July 27th…
Joe announced that the monthly K family dinner will be at TUK TUK THAI- 6:30 to 8:00pm… A sign up sheet went around. This editor didn't see who signed up… but plan on coming because these dinner events are a ton of fun and laughs. And… you'll be able to ask the "kids" what they are doing as this editor didn't catch much of what was said due to the noisy "meetings" Ed L. was carrying on much of the time. Did hear that they will be working at the Berkeley Kite Festival this Sunday, and that some will be going to the Circle K International Convention in Portland next week.
As noted in the previous week's bulletin, there was a HUGE interclub to San Leandro last Tuesday (13 in all). Duane L. put in a L$ for "forgetting??" to show up for breakfast at Albany El Cerrito as he was expected to be the fourth for an interclub there. And… there was no interclub at Castro Valley Hayward that evening… we do have fun wherever we go!!!! Interclub chair Bill C. talked about an interclub tomorrow at Richmond for lunch, but no takers!!!!
Bob B. was reminded that today is his birthday. He received two HB songs… one from Virginia solo, followed by one from the club. We think he prefered the one from the club. Bob put in JJ$$ that we "remembered" his birthday. For three years the Torrence Club did not. We hope you had a nice day, Bob.
JJJJLLLL$$: There were lots and lots of happy and sad $$$s… Bettye L. let us know that even though she is retired she is working – doing visiting of the elderly…. (I think that happens a lot to those who retire!!!) Leo I. had a L$ that Bettye hasn't visited him yet! Bob R. is J that we sing on key ??? most of the time. Retread Pres. Egeberger put in 20JJL$ that he will miss District Convention in Reno but will be on vacation with his family in Mexico. A very J5$ from Denise H. for the freshly made pear/plum jam from Virginia's kitchen. Sandy H. was L that there was no interclub at Albany El Cerrito. Circle Ker Joe put in $$$ because he didn't introduce his fellow Circle Kers when he got up to give his report to the club. He then proceeded to introduce them to us!!
Debra W. put in a very J$ for sitting next to Ed L. while at the San Leandro interclub. Virginia C. was very J that she and Bill went to see Johnny Mathis with the San Francisco Symphony Saturday night.
John P. was J for something, but we had a hard time hearing because of Ed L. and all his talking!
Jack R. handed out information to those already signed up for District Convention in Reno. As usual he assigned specific "seminars" for those of us to attend. Ed L. will be going to "Hot, Hot, Hot- Salsa Dancing" while Debra W. attends "Hip Action- Arabian Dancing". Denise H. was heard to say that her dad always gives the fun classes to other folks and makes her attend things like "Basic Board Responsibilities and Risk Management" and "Secrets of Public Speaking". No one was assigned to "Wine Tasting- Red or White? Which One Tonight?" We were advised that Jack R. will have a suite- and an open hospitality room the whole time he is there… Wow!! I think I saw ten or eleven folks signed up to go. Leo I. had a L $ that he won't be attending this year- and will really miss it.
Time for the speaker of the day. Daniel Kald was introduced by Duane L. as a former Key Clubber from LA some 30 years ago (Daniel told us he is attending his 30th high school reunion in another month, and he remembers his time in Key Club as a special time. He applauded Kiwanis for its service to communities and children) Daniel is a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists and spoke to us about the Global Warming's Impact on California. No matter your own personal opinion on this topic, the more global warming emissions are reduced, the less severe the consequences will be. Simple things such as buying a more energy efficient automobile would be a beginning. The energy choices we make today will influence the climate our children and grandchildren inherit. Surf the web for more information on AB32: Global Warming Solutions Act passed by the CA State Legislature on August 31, 2006.
And so another 90 minutes had passed. Retread Pres Jeff, having a difficult time selecting someone to lead the Pledge, asked Circle Ker Joe to select another Circle Ker: Joe in turn asked Nga (our district publications editor for Circle K) to do the honor.
If you missed today, know that you were missed. Lunch is a fun time to catch up with those we don't see at any other time of the week, or it might be a chance to meet and make a new friend, - or just come out and watch some wacky people!!!
SAQOTD:
When you remember how hard it is to change yourself, you begin to understand what little chance we have of changing others.
"Mom"
SAQOTW:
Birds sing after a storm;
Why shouldn't people
Feel as free to delight in
Whatever remains to them?
Rose Kennedy
HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY
FABULOUS WEEK
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