Hard to believe it's the second month of 2008. Time flies by when you're having fun at Kiwanis. Well, if "fun" is giving away money (your own)!
First, President King Kong, who is usually chowing down at 12:30 apparently got off to a good start well before that hour. Those of us who were relaxing and socializing upstairs before that time showed up to a closed door and a meeting "well" in progress. We helped to slow down that progress, but it did cost a few bucks. That was only a portend of things to come.
It was reported that VC led the song (GBA), but no report on the quality of the singing or the leading. Sandy was called upon for an invocation, and I believe that's about the time we strolled in. Took a while to establish "calm" (an unknown term in our club), particularly since the late-comers were complaining about fines and trying to catch up with hand-shaking. Fortunately for us, neither King Kong nor the acting president seems to have designated a secret greeter.
Anyway, with little more fanfare, Phuoc introduced Arianna, the soft-spoken President of Berkeley High Key Club, and boy was she ready for us. I was hoping that all the fines she levied were going to our club, but no such luck, the Key Club scarfed them all!
Acting President Arianna first gave us a rapid fire (that means I got no details) of all the service work her club has been doing this year, and the obvious effort that was expended should put us old folks to shame. But, then, that's why we support youth groups – they have lots of energy. She even called upon Circle Ker Joe and gave him a chance to report. Joe appears to have brought along 4 member supporters but he was outdone by the 10 Key Clubbers who showed up to support Arianna.
Fruit Bob had samples of four different fruits today, but I was across the room and didn't even get a sniff of what they were. Bad seat choice by me! At H/S time, Bob also reported his experience trying to get laundry done in his apartment complex. He found the washer full, but no one around to unload it so he took the stuff out and piled it on a table. In doing this a "wad" of bills (not $1s) fell out on the floor and he stuffed it back into a pocket of the laundry. When he returned to the machine, there were 2/3 more bundles and he dutifully stuffede them into pockets (not his). When he came back to get his laundry, that pile was still on the table, untouched. When asked why he didn't help himself, he replied "I don't deal in laundried money." Great line, Bob, was it premeditated or off-hand??
Haley reported on the City shelter training for volunteers to socialize with the dogs and cats. So many folks showed that the capacity of the training room was overtaxed and some had to be turned away. She also reported that it was a pretty boring lecture; of course, as a UCB student she's used to that! (My comment, not hers.)
Evie wished everyone a Happy New Year (Chinese) with a H$
Arianna closed off her report by announcing the Key Club Luncheon (Pot Luck?) on March 25 in room C-220 at 11:30 AM. This will be the occasion of elections for next year. Sec Jack wanted to know if there had been nominations held, and it appears the Key Club has a different way to form "The Slate"! What, was not explained.
She then turned to serious money solicitation. First we had a game of "Association". Kiwanian Members vs. a team of Key Club and Circle K members. What a set-up that was. Phuoc (naturally) was our leader and he was given a bunch of words and one at a time we were supposed to figure out the "association" which was pre-selected by the organizers (read "Key Club). He was also given a list of words he could not use in trying to elicit associations from us. We did pretty well, with 5 correct associations in 1 minute.
When it was the youth's turn, of course, the list had been made by one (or more) of them and all the words had to do with "school". What a "fix". However, they also got five, so it was a tie and no fines or penalties.
Then to the auction which included far more great looking baked goods than we've seen in some time. It was pretty much of a riot,
but according to my notes (not always
legible) they took in $400+ and a bag of tangerines. What happened to them? I love tangerines.
Back to a game, this time Charades, but before we could finish one round, it was time to go home (and we were all broke anyway), so Arianna led us in the pledge and we dragged our goodies out with us.
Tammy was home with a sick dog (Art is off in France – good thing he doesn't drink wine), but she asked that we mark our calendars for the St. Patrick's Day Bash at the Paradise mansion on Saturday, March 15. The sign-up was started around but not sure it got much play yet. It is a pot-luck but the corned beef, cabbage and potatoes will be provided. Appetizers, veggies and desert are to be provided by attendees.
In the meantime, Valentine's Day (Feb 14) is coming up and will be the theme of our luncheon on the 12th. Circle K was taking orders for candy roses which will be available that day (12th – next week).
Then, on February 19 we are due for a Circle K takover. (Boy, Phuoc is really lucking out! On the other hand he spends a lot of money on baked goods!)
Finally, VC made a long (as usual) announcement about our Club's Anniversary meeting on Tuesday, February 26. 5:30 PM She had some flyers and JP was carrying a sign-up sheet. It is mandatory to sign up and order the entre' (Tri-Tip, Chicken, Veggie) by the 19th, so see or talk to JP and get your $30 per head to him BY FEBRUARY 19. It will be a nice affair, honoring the Club and in particular our Legion of Honor members, so don't miss it. There will be NO LUNCH that day (duh!). jp
No comments:
Post a Comment