The meeting was held in the Member's Lounge today, and the familiarity of that room was "felt". And it was so close to the bar! The pre-meeting bar group was apparently very engrossed in solving the Club's problems, and so were late. Half-Pres (HP) Roberta had her fine collector (Bill C) at the door with "double fine" orders and that sure raised a ruckus. Not sure the fines were collected.
V Carpenter was at her friendliest at the ticket desk, but she still wanted the cash. It was a surprise (pleasant?) to have Borden there all dressed up to lead GBA. It's a good thing he was ready because the HP was trying to get her busy spouse to do the leading – Borden won out and somehow suppressed his urge to miss that high C.
After a short invocation by John P. and no guests (other than the speaker) HP Roberta was introduced to Circle K Family Chair Shera who was invited to give her breathless report. As usual, they've been busy (how else do you think they win all those District awards reported last week) and are off and running with their new slate of officers and committee chairs.
Whereas Diane had few supporters last meeting (her last) Shera had a bunch (6) this week, including PP Josh and current Pres.
Darryl, who made a few kind remarks about the support they get from us. Then, VC realized that her "love" for Josh had been replaced by her "love" for Darryl which was a pretty noisy realization. After her overwhelming welcome for Darryl, Josh looked so crestfallen (relieved?) that she had to fuss over him too. It all bordered on sexual harassment, if that term applies to actions of female toward male. We'll have to send a reporter to interview Bill C. about all this carrying-on.
Late to arrive, but early to leave were the Hannawalts. Bill was very quiet, but Linda popped up during H/S to comment that the drive from SF to here seems to be getting harder. Maybe they should BART-it with Bicycle Bob!!
Jack was passing out scholarship application packages – 25 per pack – to members of the Scholarship Committee to start the review and award process. The Committee will meet on May 11 to make the final selections and our luncheon honoring the winners, their parents and their advisors will be on May 25. Is there any sly reason why that meeting is the day after my birthday??
Sandy reported that the last scheduled meal preparation for YEAH has been completed
successfully, but there will be continuing less-formal meals (PB&J?) on occasion.
Next week we meet to participate in the Annual Meetings and elections for our Club and our Foundation.
The Club will retain Phuoc Khong and Debra Wong as Directors for the 2010 – 2011 Club Year and will vote for the following Directors:
Bob Barnwell 2010-2012
Jeffry Egeberg 2010-2012
Jack Rosano 2010-2012
V. Carpenter 2010-2011
(Replacing B. Lowman)
Officers nominated for 2010-2011 are
President: Denise Haughin
Pres.-Elect: Duane Leonard
Vice Pres.: Bettye Lowman
Imed. Past Pres.: T. Paradis
Treasurer: Sandra Hearn
Secretary: Frank Bliss
Following the Club Election, the meeting will be recessed for the Annual Meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Berkeley Foundation.
The agenda for this meeting is:
1. Call to Order
2. Report on Foundation Activities
3. Election of 2 Directors for 4 Year Terms. Nominees are:
John Piercy
Jack Rosano
4. Open Discussion
5. Adjourn
After all that "heavy" business there's hope the remainder of the recessed Club Meeting will be "short and sweet". There will NOT be a congratulatory cocktail party following.
As usual, H/S $$ went by very fast and I took few notes. JP bragged on his grandson's skiing prowess but was boo'd for trying to repeat last week, so switched to Joe's progress to a 26 mile cross-country run at Mammoth Mountain on Easter Sunday. Second place in his category and "he "done good" in the words of his proud Father.
So, our speaker today was a co-teacher with Debra in Fremont, Alan Kahn, who reins over a 5th grade class. Alan is an "almost-native" of California, having moved here from Arizona with his parents at the tender age of 2. After battling thru 12 grades in Fremont, he moved slightly south to San Jose State for his Bachelor's and then worked a bit back in Fremont before returning to SJS for a Masters and teaching credential. Back to Fremont, and there he is.
Alan was a member of the Key Club and then the Fremont Kiwanis when he worked in that area, but had to drop when he went the "teacher track". His purpose today was to give us some pointers on Ice Breakers for meeting people; mainly slight of hand tricks and crafting balloon figures. It should be noted he also had a "patter" of puns to punctuate (pun intended) his talk and his own PA system and head-mounted mike to free his hands. After "wowing" us with his sleight of hand and "paper" tricks we all were invited to "follow the leader" and make a "puppy dog" out of a long hot dog shaped balloon (blown-up balloons provided). There were some weird balloon figures developed.
Next Week: Elections
Apr 20: Jill Ellis (Childhood Deafness)
Apr 27: Wm Rogers, City Parks/Marina jp
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