Newsletter 090710

Where did the beautiful summer weather go?  It isn't far away, just covered up for a couple of days!  Our lunchroom filled up slowly, but by the time ½ Pres. TP rang the bell there were plenty in the room!!  It was amazing to watch everyone shaking hands before the meeting.  There was an SG in the room- and when he finally stood up to call out those who had not been gracious, the only one he could catch was his own ½ Pres TP wife.  This editor did not see who paid the fine! 

 

We were greeted at the ticket table by ??? (When I went up for tickets no one was there!)  Just back from 2 weeks at Tahoe (alone) was F. Bliss who led us in song, and J. Rosano gave a short invocation,  B. Lowman collected $$$ that landed in the fine box.  ½ Pres TP does not stand behind the podium; rather she grabs that microphone and wanders all over the room. 

      

Circle K was represented by 5 members, and their report was given by Shera.  She introduced Florence, John, Chris & Kenneth.  They raised over $1000 this weekend between their annual garage sale and the concession stand at the CAL game.  They'll be busy this weekend, and they advertised the upcoming Krazy Kompetition North to be held on Oct 9^th.  They are

 

seeking assistance with sodas, pizza, etc.. and VC suggests that BK should have a team!  This is an annual event, and is a fundraiser for them.  

 

Committee Reports were short and sweet!

1.     J. Piercy noted that the Washington School project is underway.  He is looking for some to come load and unload a truck of wood on Friday at E. Levitch's place, and the following weekend on Saturday he'll need workers all day at the school.  Contact JP for more information 

2.     B. Lowman noted that South Berkeley Senior Center will have their holiday party in December.  It might be a great time for us to go visit etc. 

3.     B. Carpenter reported on an interclub at Alameda last Wednesday.  Attending were Paradis (A & T) & Carpenters. 

4.     Incoming Pres. D. Haugin says:  SOLANO STROLL is this Sunday, the 12^th.   Tickets and Flyers are out for Oktoberfest, being held on Oct. 2^nd.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLJLJLJLJLJL$$$$

We always have many JL$ and today was no exception.  A. Paradis gave $$$ for the Cal Bears, 3 Kiwanis meetings in a row, and his wife.  E. Levitch $$$ hoping that the Circle Kers who were in the house today will come to help load and unload the gazebo wood this Friday!  John of Circle K was delighted with all the funds they raised this weekend- for the children of the world!  B. Barnwell very happy for training our new members with J. Piercy and D. Leonard.  Then he was off to get ready for a busy event in his area – giving out awards and certificates to folks who have made a difference.  D. Haughin delighted that our new member Chris has signed up for two service projects (blood drive and Solano Stroll).  J. Piercy $$$ for the pleasure of working with E. Levitch.  F. Bliss $$$ for his two weeks of vacation, missed his bride, and that she will be back tonight.  S. Hearn very sad she will be missing Oktoberfest.   

 

SPEAKER?????

Our speaker was one of our own- Sandy Hearn.  In case you did not know much about how Labor Day came about.. Sandy informed us well with a quiz on this "holiday".  Just a few thoughts…The idea of a Labor Day is attributed to Pater J. McGuire who introduced it at a meeting of the Central Labor Union.   It was the Pullman Strike which ultimately helped result in President Grover Cleveland's approving Labor Day as a National Holiday.  The first Labor Day Parade was held in New York City on a Tuesday in 1894, and Oregon was the first state to grant Labor Day legal status as a Holiday.  Today the significance of Labor Day is many and varied.  It is officially a day to honor workers, but now we might

 

think BBQ, a new school year is starting, or it's the last long week of the summer.  Thank you, Sandy!!!

 

A SHORT RECAP OF UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Sept. 10:  Work party for Wash. School

 beginning at E. Levitch office. 

 Contact J. Piercy for more info.

Sept. 11:  LTG Installation Dinner at Elios

                   6:00pm-9:00pm

Sept. 12:  Solano Stroll on Solano Ave.

Sept. 18:  Work party for Wash. School

Oct. 2:     Oktoberfest—THINK AUCTION

                   ITEMS, PLEASE!!!

Oct. 5:      BK Installation Dinner

 

      

 

We leave you with a SAQOTW:

 

All of us could take a lesson from the weather.  It pays no attention to criticism.

Author Unknown

 

 

 

Enjoy the remaining days of summer!

Editor:  LTG VC

 

 

 

SMILE!!