Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Newsletter From June 10, 2008



 

It was a warm day outside (and inside) the BCC where we found three tables full of chatting Kiwanians.  When the group from the upstairs bar joined us, the fourth table filled up, lunch was served, and the following reports and information were gleaned.  
 
Pres. Khing Khong thanked the ticket seller, D. Haughin, and called upon B. Rice to lead us in our infamous rendition of GBA (this editor noticed the speaker smiling and heard B. Price at certain parts of the song!).  J. Rosano gave a short invocation thanking for the weather, fellowship, and for whatever lies ahead.
J. Piercy was assigned the fine box; he must be an okay poker player as "the table" filled up fairly well today. 
 
PKK called on Circle K to give a report on things going on in their organization.  Alex and Gail were joined by two others;  they continue to be busy with projects here and down south.  This past weekend saw cooperation between them and BK while working at the Edible Garden at King Middle School.  Folks worked on weed pulling & a garden shack, and comments were made that there are lots of fruits, veggies and snails which are fed to the chickens!
 
UPCOMING
EVENT(s) OF IMPORTANCE:
 
June 12:  DCM w/ LTG E. Levitch (don't know where)
June 15:  YPSO Pops Concert- a fundraiser-  Should be
a "hot" event!!  Time is 1:30pm to help.  As
usual it is being held at the Greek Orthodox
Church in Oakland, and the year is 2008 (not
1508 as stated on the tickets)!!
June 17:  Fundraising committee meeting at 11:30am
            in the upstairs bar at BCC.  VC will host IF you
            bring a new, fresh idea for raising funds!!
 
 
June 21: (Sat) Help set up quilting "room" at D.
Haughin's work place.  3101 San Pablo Ave.
Don't know a time for this event. 
 
According to L. Hannawalt the quilting "business" is going great.  She and  B. Lowman chatted this morning.  This BK venture has been renamed to:
"Berkeley Kares with Fabric Hugs"
and a logo is being developed:  a bear wrapped in a quilt reading a book.  If you are interested, check
out the blog at
www.lindahannawalt.com
This editor has just been in (for 40 minutes) and out of the site.  It is well worth a visit! 
 
And speaking of sites to visit… try out our very own www.berkeleykiwanis.org
 
And on to other points of interest……
 
VC received a pin for perfect attendance- 20 Years.
Birthdays…  T. Paradis on June 10, 2008
  (and heads up to Bill and Leo)
Anniversaries…  Fayes the 16th, Iodices the 20th
 
 
 
JJJJLJJJJLJJJJLJ$$$$
 
D. Haughin was JJJ for many reasons- the main one being that her dad, J. Rosano, will be honored as citizen of the year for Albany.  Great, Jack!!!!
She also enjoyed immensely the work project at the edible garden, and now knows the difference between weeds and herbs!!!
 
 
 
D. Leonard L that he had signed up for the work party and didn't show.  PKK so JJ for the work party, and I think so excited over one snail????  D. Wong told a story about a bird attacking her head.  J. Piercy  told a story about Traudel feeding the blue jays- then finding one in the house that pooped in three places before flying away.  B. Barnwell a L$ that he left early to get to City Hall in SF.  Then L. Hannawalt told a story about feeding pigeons on her balcony in Oakland- the birds created a scene out of "The Birds" and this is the real reason she married B. Hannawalt and moved to SF.  S. Hearn L$ that she missed the edible garden work party, but J that she got rid of 5 or 6 old cameras at a camera show.  J. Piercy told another story about buying a new vacuum, putting the old one (with new bags and a sign that said "works") out on the sidewalk- and it was gone the next day.  VC added many JJJ$$$$ for the basket of homegrown veggies from D. Haughin's yard- she can't wait to try the head of cabbage with the corn beef that is presently in her refrig.  And then there were JJ$$ thanking D. Wong for putting together the edible garden work party- Our young Kiwanian on the go!!
 
As for reports from committees:
 
Interclubbing was a success this week with an interclub at the Richmond theater night- dinner at Hotel Mac followed by THE FULL MONTE- which was outstanding-
No report from Social.  No report from RIF.
As stated earlier, Fundraising committee please come early to the June 17th meeting- and head for the bar!!  Scholarship committee had two thank yous- one from Amanda and one from Madeline's Mom- (who was very impressed with our club).
 
Our Speaker
was introduced by S. Hearn.  Roberto Giannicola is an Italian who grew up in Switzerland.  He holds a degree in Business Management and Admin. as well as a diploma in Humane Education.  He has worked as a technology consultant for both small and large companies.  From his work in finance and high-tech he came to realize that a green mindset not only helps the environment but also raises the bottom line of a company.  Becoming green is a
 
 
 
highly motivational process that improves both the quality of life and quality of work. 
 
Roberto founded Provokare Presentations, a company dedicated to inspire and provoke changes for a better work environment and healthier life, in 2007.  He believes that the real key is that each person needs to act as a socially responsible person.  "We all have the potential to change ourselves and the world we live in."  We can be inspired to see the impact that we each have on all the things that touch our lives.  An interesting talk!  Thank you, Roberto.
 
Our pledge was led by D. Leonard, the gong was gonged by PKK- and we meandered out into the gorgeous sunshine- for what hopefully was the remainder of a great day for each and every one of us.  We missed you if you were unable to come.   
 
 
SAQOTW:
 
"It is easy to dodge our responsibilities,
but we cannot dodge the consequences
of dodging our responsibilities.
Josiah Stamp
 
  
 
 
 
HAVE
                   A
                             GREAT
                                                WEEK!
 
EDITOR:  VC

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