Today we had a (wise) crack team starring L. Hannawalt trying to sell
tickets, B. Rice trying the get the gang to sing on key, R. Bliss being
thankful anyway, and P. Khong trying to stuff money in a fire
extinguisher.
We had guests, too. P. Khong kept trying to introduce Chino but kept
faltering and giggling (We'll find out why a little later). Then Eric
Wagner was introduced as a "student" of L. Hannawalt (a student of what
you ask?). Well, here's the answer: he's (none other than) a POWER
QUILTER! Finally, District Trustee R. Bliss was duly recognized and
introduced.
PrezFireX then went on the warpath to nail some big-time fines for not
signing new member J. Lee's roster. Mr. Lee fooled her and paid instead
for forgetting to bring his book.
Photos for Sale: V. Carpenter bought a handsome one of gatherings of
infamous past LtGov's last week at B.K. Problem is she wasn't there!
Then J. Piercy purchased a thought-provoking photo of his Better Half
musing on a bench at Cazadero.
More Tidbits –
For the next meeting or two, J. Rosano will be sunning himself in
Hawaii (it's a well-kept secret who his traveling partner is, however).
More importantly, we will be administered by a Secretary-in-training
(heaven forbid!), a foreboding of what's to come…
District
Convention Aug 13 – 15 @ San Diego: WHO'S GOING?? (sign up
next week)
Solano Stroll is…. Sept 13 (somebody finally figured out) – 2 booths!
F. Bliss announced he has another new employee (yes, the same Mr.
Lee). Wow, the employments benefits must be…
The YPSO "Pops Concert" last Sunday was a tremendous success. D. Wong,
S. Hearn and others were commended for donating food, and D. Leonard
manned the refreshment stand. For those who haven't paid yet, do it by
writing a check to the B.K. Foundation, because the Foundation will
match it.
Last week's DINE OUT was successful once again. B.K.'ers Frank,
Roberta, Bill, Virginia, Duane, Tony, Debra were among those in
attendance.
B. Lowman announced that birthday cakes and diapers were distributed
as expected to the Senior Centers (is there any connection?)
Another Interclub was accomplished last week at the Hotel Mac/Theater
Night by the Richmond Club.
B. Fay had a wedding anniversary of 58 YEARS, D. Leonard had a
birthday of the same amount, or a little more, J. Egeberg may or may not
also have a wedding anniversary (he's not sure/can't remember/ was
sleeping – nobody knows for sure)
A Sunshine Report was also issued regarding C. Fitch. Join the
entourage visiting him this afternoon (It may be
the last opportunity
before he moves to Texas)
And then there was P. Khong's S. Y. Report:
Key Club needs rides to Antioch for DCM on June 20.
Career Workshop will be in 200 Barrows from 9 – 12 on June 27.
The Circle K Expectation
Josh introduced a whole handful of CK'ers including Ken, Margaret, Kako
& Chino and then conveyed a whole bevy of summertime service activities –
too many to mention all here. He also mentioned that they also plan to
have a little fun, with an upcoming trip to Disneyland and some pranks
at Playland by the Beach. They are also working hard at a project with
helping the disabled to get outside!
More Goings-On
Happy, Sad, and Otherwise –
• J. Rosano was very sad that he lost his sister last night but alas
happy that she's in a "better place"
• V. Carpenter was so excited to see Lois Brown with younger family at
the Pops Concert (at BK expense)
• D. Leonard figured out why P. Khong is always so happy about being
lucky at the gaming table – his birthday is on 7/11!
• L. Hannawalt was delighted to invite all (at her expense) to a fun
event, western style, at
the Metropolitan Club in SF this Friday night (let's ALL turn out!)
• And many more H/S that can't be reprinted here
A Big Hearted Program
V. Carpenter intro
duced her previously-mentioned-much-adored cousin Mike
Stead who proceeded unabashedly with a very interesting program focusing
on their endeavors in the African country of Nigeria. It seems that Mike'
s career in the oil and gas industry has taken him travelling around the
world, in particular in this case, to Nigeria. This provoked his
interest to the extent that, together with "cousin-in-law" Jane (aka
WIFE), has embarked upon several humanitarian missions back to Nigeria
with their church. They presented a very interesting and heartwarming
slide show of their forages. Among other things, they pointed out that
16% of its population has HIV/AIDS and contains an unbelievable
8,000,000 orphans. As such, the work of these missionaries is much
deserved. Now listen to this: their next trip back this year is for a
WEDDING. Yes, one of their fellow volunteers got a little too involved
and is marrying a Nigerian!
Oh, and by the way, by way of introduction, Mike's father was Tom Stead
who was not only a general building supply businessman in Berkeley but
also an esteemed Berkeley Kiwanian and was instrumental in the Tilden "
Little Farm" project. Mike then made some flimsy excuse that he would be
a B.K.'er, too, if it weren't for the fact that he lives too far away.
The Grand Final
Speaking of Chino, the wonderful grand finale of today's meeting was
that she wasn't always paying full attention… BECAUSE she was too busy
filling out a membership application to Berkeley Kiwanis!! (enough
said)
j.e.
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