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LEGION OF HONOR!
Yes, this ol' club is 87 years young today. And there was a very rousing rendition of HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
AND WE HAD A BEVY OF VERY HONORED GUESTS to help us celebrate the momentous occasion. To start with, young B. Rice introduced an even younger special guest named Esther. Next, E. Goodman introduced Vivian Coe, honoring our longtime favorite BK'er Allen Coe. D. Leonard then introduced the fabled current president of the Albany-El Cerrito Club, none other than Ms Karen Euston. B. Lowman introduced longtime
good buddy Jerry, who has provided many years of community service in Berkeley, and S. Hearn introduced former BK'er Z. Sher who came all the way from the Alameda Club to help celebrate our historic affair.
Duo Prez Tamara presided and did a memorable job of hosting this affair. Notorious Past Lt Governor V. Carpenter immediately jumped up and started cutting the grandiose special birthday cake which was passed all around.
And Now for an Interlude
And a refreshing one, at that. Diane introduced other esteemed members of the world's #1 Circle K Club. (unfortunately, there was a confession that sometimes "classes" are MORE important than "Kiwanis?"). Big event tonight @ 112 Worster – ELECTIONS! (That means no more Diane, Josh, et al??...boo hoo)
On a Clear Day
· P. Khong reminded us of important youth conventions coming up: Circle K on Mar 26-28 (V. & C. Carpenter in charge) & Key Club Apr 9-11 (P. Khong in charge)
· B. Lowman: diapers still going on @ Vera Casey
· S. Hearn: St. Patty's Mar 14 at her house; "YEAH" next Mon same location. Be there!
· Sunshine Report: J. Rosano gave us a "thumbs up" on Past Prez Denise's other half Nicky!
On a Happy Day
· B. Barnwell offered big bucks since he had to leave early to see his "girlfriend" in San Francisco (there's a much longer explanation, much of which most of you already know). Where is Gavin Newsome anyway?
· In the proper spirit of today's anniversary, B. Fay reminded us that he was ordained in 1923, the same year than Kiwanis was born!
· J. Piercy quit playing his trumpet in 1922. Thank gawd none of us heard him.
· Z. Sher mentioned that MANY awards were given out for the Alameda Chili Cookoff and that P. Khong didn't win any of them for his carefully prepared entry.
· V. Coe was delighted to be here.
· Josh is REALLY looking forward to CK's elections tonight!
· V. Carpenter gave away her risqué mauve hat to the "POLE DANCER" who showed us a little of her stuff (but we won't mention any names!)
And Now for a Little History
Rather than going back so far that no one remembers, Emcee J. Piercy pulled out a 1982 Membership Roster and went through the highlights. Yup, well over a hundred members! He pointed out who was still here today and who's not. This prompted many stories like B. Fay's about the old days at State Farm Insurance with the likes of E. Hernstein and many more. GREAT MEMORIES!!!
And Now for a Little Legion
Or rather it's about the BIG BOYS (Sorry, no girls have made the ranks yet). All the details won't be repeated here, so follow along on page 8 of your roster –
¨ Frank Bliss & John Piercy – 28 years!
¨ Jack Rosano – 29 years!
¨ Bill Fay & Bob Skrak – 34 years!
¨ Bob Rice – 45 years!
¨ Leo Iodice – 46 years!
¨ And the king Borden Price – 49 years!!
And then the "oldest timers" were invited up to the mike….and they weren't shy! B. Rice told stories about starting the Science Fair in 1934, and B. Price told us what it was all about in the good ol' days at the Shattuck Hotel. We certainly wouldn't repeat it here.
And One More Little Surprise
Well it seems that one of the above esteemed honorees has just "retired" from an amazing stint of no-less-than 20 Years as our illustrious Club Secretary ------And quite fittingly our very own J. Rosano duly presented with none-other-than a Distinguished Service Award.
Wow, this brought a few tears to some eyes… but he sure does deserve it. Congrats JR!!!
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