An Inspiring Intro
Today's motley crew consisted of D. Pannell trying to keep the receipts straight and sell tix, too, (but mostly trying to work off his shiny new member's badge!), E. Levitch belting out a blaring banter (as off-key as if B. Price were there 0 even with an on-key interlude by F. Bliss on the ever-in-tune City Club baby grand), J. Piercy invoking an inspirational word, & ever-so-outgoing P. Khong on the fearsome finebox.
We pretended to have a whole lotta guests, but it came down to a bevy of esteemed Past-Lt-Governors, of the likes of immediate-past E. Levitch, the also afore-mentioned F. Bliss, sweetheart R. Bliss, and everybody's sweetheart V. Carpenter.
Monica, our very own K Family Chair, introduced Peter, Gail and others. Monica proceeded to rattle off a never-ending recital of service projects and events, past, present and future. First and foremost, last weekend was the infamous Krazy Kompetition, with some revealing stories about certain B.K.'ers who attended, namely Prez D. Haughin & I.P. Prez P. Khong. Well, it turns out that our eminent reps came out well-decorated for their performance on otherwise quite ordinary teams. Anyway, the first memento that Prez D showed off was a respectable (but quite boring) certificate of commendation…but then…Prez D brought a little bag with a VERY SPECIAL GIFT : well, it was a "sculpture" of a very, shall we say, well-endowed minion (yes, physically explicit). She put it up for auction, and it was easily decided that it would go to lonesome (more on that later) V. Carpenter, and others bid it up big time for that purpose. She accepted it fondly.
Anyway, back to the Circle K report. Hard to find an act to follow that, but next, last Saturday there was a college intro event for Key Clubbers. Last Sunday they did "Adopt a Creek." Next Saturday, they are doing "Rebuilding Together" and are looking for rides from B.K. from 8:00 – 3:00 . Then there's also an event at the Discovery Museum in Sausalito Lake Merritt Oakland Rec Center Sonora
Lots of Our Very Own
Sunshine Report: VC reported that favorite hubby B. Carpenter is recovering fast from his miraculous multiple bypass. Then she secretly pulled out a cell phone and made a call (normally a major fine!). But guess who she called? You got it – and everyone yelled out "Get well, Bill!!!)
Dues are due!
Secret Greeter: B. Skrak intimated a few into buying all-inclusive insurance policies and only managed to nail D. Wong as coming in late and not paying attention.
Tennis Balls: R. Bliss reported that a bevy of balls have been delivered to Thousand Oaks School
Entertainment Books: D. Leonard reminded folks that both kinds are available NOW!
Annual Tilden Steak Feed: It's scheduled for October 14 – don't miss it! ….Oops, that's today (?)
Something New
Membership: Prez D asked each table for new membership idea. Table 2: E. Levitch said a free lunch (for the prospective mem ber) is always the grabber. However, D. Wong suggested that the current member who brings in a new member gets the free lunch! (novel idea!)
Website: Prez D had huge kudos for the same Ms Wong for the new version of the Club's website, just released. Check it out at the address up top in the header that you're all familiar with.
Very Happy & Not So Sad
C. Fitch had a grand quantity of Charlie's Angels (It was at least a whole table full, if not a whole room full!)
F. Bliss was anxious because his kids were in the air (in a plane, we hope) on the home to visit!
E.=2 0Goodwin was "sad" (but not too sad) because she will miss a couple meetings because she just has to visit France
J. Rosano was proud that one of his younger clan is about to break the big time in Hollywood
J. Piercy was bragging about some members of his clan who have mastered cross country skiing with dogs in tow (or vice versa?) – he was intentionally vague about details…
B. Lowman was HAPPY to be back (and we were even happier to see her!)
E. Levitch is ecstatic that he now belongs to TWO Kiwanis clubs
F. B. Barnwell was both happy & sad that he's heading off on a cruise to Mexico
Programs, We Got Programs
Prez D announced that today's program is all about the great things she'd like to do this year. Of course, they depend somewhat on the rest of us tagging along and helping out. She has done the "hardest part" – putting together her budget for the year, to be presented at the Board Meeting Tomorrow Night (Wed, Oct 15) at 5:15 p.m. , 1447 Thousand Oaks Blvd , Berkeley
Among other things, she would like to see the Club accomplish a "Super Round Robin" this year. Of course, someone in the back of the room blurted out, "What the heck is that?" Well, finally someone who (sounded like he) knew explained that it consists of hitting every club in the division with an interclub at least once, AND every member of OUR club participates in at least one interclub. Got it?
Prez D placed a particular focus today on one of our most popular programs – Scholarships! She invited Chair T. Paradis up to speak, who in turn invited all interested members to apply for membership on the Scholarship Committee. She indicated, however, that the maximum size must be kept at 9 members in order to function at all. She further stated 3 prerequisites: (1) be able to do business by email, (2) be available as needed during the scholarship time frame, and (3) be able to commit a solid 10 – 12 hours in early April to review applications.
D. Leonard was then called upon as President of the Berkeley Kiwanis Foundation Board – because that's where the money comes from for all the scholarships! He proceeded to hand out and give a snapshot of the Foundations, its beginnings, and its current shape (which is pretty good despite the economic crisis). He then shared the good news about B.K. scholarships: since 1998, $272,000 in scholarships has been awarded. Last year it was $42,500, and $60,000 is budgeted for this year!
Prez D closed with a list of her favorite "cabinet" –
Ø Fundraising: V. Carpenter, D. Haughin
Ø Administration (& Kollegiate): J. Egeberg
Ø Sponsored Youth: P. Khong
Ø Youth Services: F. Bliss
Ø Community Service: B. Lowman
Ø Membership: D. Wong
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