Berkeley Kiwanis Kollegiate

Newsletter 020811

2011-02-10T16:14:00.001-08:00

Things were completely different at the Berkeley Kiwanis meeting today. You ask how?? Well… the young lady playing President did not look like the President we know. The song leader chose a different song. The fine box monies did not go to our club… The speaker(s) played games instead of lecturing! Lots and lots of things were auctioned off. The meeting ran overtime. What a kick!!!

It was……

CIRCLE K Takeover Day!!

Shera was Madame President. She asked P. Khong to lead the song, and he selected our National Anthem. Circle Ker Ken Tau was the fine collector. Circle Ker Kenneth Lee was the Secret Greeter and he did catch two folks who found out the fine was $2.00, not the normal $1.00 for refusing to shake the SG's hand (or just ignoring him!!).

Committee Reports were short and sweet!

1. E. Levitch showed a rendering of the future trellis for the Marina. He stated he got up at 3AM this morning to do the drawing. (Ha!) He thinks work will begin on it in 1 ½ months.

2. B. Carpenter reported on two interclubs this week. F&R Bliss, D. Haughin, P. Khong, and T. Ng found their way up the hill to the UCB Circle K meeting on Feb. 1. MidYear was attended by the Blisses, Carpenters,

D. Haughin, S. Hearn and J. Rosano.

3. MidYear in Sacramento was fun

according to some, okay according to

others. Food actually was fine.

JLJLJLJLJLJL$$$$

We always have many JL$ and today was no exception. This editor tried taking notes, and now cannot read most. P. Khong was happy for the Super Bowl and other stuff. F. Bliss bought MANY Circle K hand-made clay roses which he then presented to his lovely bride of many years.

E. Levitch spoke the praises of the wonderful, talented, capable, and spirited Circle Kers that he hopes will continue in the Kiwanis family when they graduate. He promised to send special delivery $25.00 to Circle K to put towards whatever project they would like. PLEASE let us know when you receive that money!!! J. Rosano put in $5.00 in hopes that Circle K will leave him alone for the rest of the day. VC. put in J$$ that she could care less about the SB (Game!!)- she was jeered (thumbs down.)

SPEAKER(sss)?????

Well… we had Circle K speakers who tried to entertain us- and did a great job of it!!! Shera tried to get us to follow their rules of the day:

1. Sing people's names when you call them.

2. When music plays, you must do a dance move.

3. Call Circle Kers by their last names.

4. Ask Shear to use the bathroom before going.

5. Don't interrupt when another person is talking.

Each rule had a fine attached. Treasurer Kenneth kept tabs of fines. I have no idea how he did it!!

We played a game called "Don't Forget the Lyrics". We were promised tunes that were from "our generation"- Ha!! They did get close with the Beach Boys!! We had to sing the lyrics and try to fill in the last line… well.. not too much luck, but lots of fun and laughs!!

Their auction of baked goods brought in many $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Lucky winners:

P. Khong: Chocolate cupcakes: $40

D. Haughin: Raspberry streusel bars: $35

F. Bliss: Home cooked dinner 4 two: $40

Circle K Tshirts totaled $71

P. Khong: pic. of Wash. School project: $10

S. Hearn: House cleaning: $50

R. Bliss: Chocolate cake balls: $10

J. Piercy: Earl Grey Lemon cookies $15

V.C.: a Serenade: $20

F. Bliss: a song by all Circle Kers: $25

J. Rosano: Sugar Cookies: $10

V.C.: Lemons: $10

Circle Ker Nina: Lemons: $4

P. Khong: Pear Pineapple Jam: $12

Car Freshners totaled $20

F. Bliss: Chocolate Crinkles: $50

Pictures of Josh went to:

VC: $35

D. Haughin: $35

Circle Ker Jeff: $20

It seems to this editor that this totals up to a lot of funds collected for their projects. Added to the auction monies are all the fines and the JL$$ collected. What a great day and what fun our dear Circle Kers are. They make us feel young again!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!

We have two more meetings this month.

Feb. 15- Sees Candy- Bring your spouses,

loved ones, etc.

Feb. 22- Legion of Honor luncheon and

celebration of our BK anniversary.

We have a wonderful birthday wish for our dear Dr. Allan Coe! He will be a young 90 this coming Feb. 27^th. We want each and every one of us to mail him a card. If you bring your cards to the BK meeting either the 15^th or the 22^nd, F. Bliss will get them all mailed for us!! What a great idea!!!

Upcoming Events:

1. Berkeley Board meeting will be at S.

Hearn's home on Feb 17th. 5:30pm

2. Cazadero weekend April 20-May 1.

If you missed the day, you missed a ton of fun, and you were missed. We hope to see you all at the next two meetings!!!

Have a great week!!

Editor: VC

Berkeley Kiwanis Newsletter 02012011

2011-02-02T17:55:00.000-08:00

Opening

Denise hit the bell and we were off and running. GBA with Phuoc. 14 Bk'ers present. Two guests and 7 UCB Circle K'ers. Rev Bill prayed.

Community Service Reports

John P: No promises on the Marina project. Something about Ed L & Patty.

Sandy: YEAH cooking Sunday. Please signup 6-8pm Meet at the 1744 University Avenue. Bring socks.

Phuoc: Sponsored Youth. Lots going on. Conclaves in San Ramon, Circle K takeover next week. It all went so fast that the scribe missed most of it.

Denise: Sees candy sales went well. Something said about Levitch and Santa…wait, where does

Easter fit into this conversation?

Frank: Legion of Honor lunch Feb 22. Invitations went to 25+ year members and the perfect attendance honorees. Couldn't complete report for all the talking (fines levied)

Bob B: Membership will table at the Farmer's markets. Signups started. Save those Kiwanis magazines for the tables

Point of Order!

Someone thought Pres Denise forgot to ask about our guests, so she paid a fine. Virginia C suggested that it was just an attempt to have fun in meetings by reversing the order and keeping us off balance. Phuoc introduced Billie Woolbring whom he met at Circle K. The Point of order was that there was no order.

St Patty's Social

Plan for March 13 at Sandy's. Time to be announced later. Always a good party, so please get it on your evening calendar now.

Important Meetings

Mid Year all Day Sacramento Feb 5

DCM Brennan's 6:30 p.m. Feb 10.

BK Board Sandy's 5:30 p.m. Feb 17

Webinars how to FLIP your club online at the Cal-Nev-Ha District website: www.cnhkiwanis.org

Circle K report

Shera introduced John, Abraham, Ken, Matthew, Florence, Peter, Karen all crucially important members of the world's greatest Circle K.

Listening to their projects made us all tired.

Strawberry Creek Lodge lunches, ROCK (Real Options for City Kids), Le Conte Elementary, Leadership Forum for 2011-12 Board positions, Kiwanis Midyear North, DLSSP (District Large Scale Service Project), Takeover planning…the theme is SECRET, so she couldn't tell us ANYTHING. DO COME NEXT WEEK FOR THE HUGE SURPRISE AND SUPPORT OUR FINE CIRCLE K! BRING MONEY!!!

Nominations are taking place for Circle K executive positions Feb 15 with speeches and elections Feb 22. An interclub was announced for tonight at 155 Dwinelle Hall. 7 p.m. Phuoc, Frank, Roberta and Denise signed up. (late breaking news, Tony Ng also showed up).

H$ etc.

Bill C: Sad interclub report wasn't mentioned

Crab feed at St Mary's Moraga Kiwanis Feb 12

Phuoc: Superbowl with two Golden Bears

Lunar New Year of the Rabbit (Hare).

Party idea floated, but fizzled like a limp dragon.

Virginia C with her own money: Alameda Chili cookoff a great well organized raucous event. F

Duane L: Prompter for VC's announcement

Evie G: Cal people cheer for Men's and Women's successful basketball teams.

Frank B: Scribe forgot what he was happy about

Bill F: Borden Price not here after thinking he'd make it

Florence (Circle K): Circle K Alumni

Jack R: Car-mate Sandy to ride to Sacramento Saturday.

Denise: Nick to Sacramento

Jeff E: Asked Dr for handicapped sticker because everyone else has one. Denied.

Auction: $11 each for some fantabulous sugar free jam. Sandy & Ed the winners.

Denise: Auctioned empties to Carpenter only!

Speaker

Bill & Virginia introduced Deborah Badhia of the DBA (not "doing business as", but Downtown Berkeley Association). Did you know that there are 340 businesses represented in the downtown area bounded by Channing, Delaware, Oxford and MLK? Several times a certain Ace Hardware was mentioned.

Projects include updating the aging bricks near BART, now forty years old. Berkeley, as we all know hosts an eclectic variety of shops and businesses. From dining, the arts, religious organizations, Berkeley City College and the David Brower building, we have an amazing place to live and work.

Next Week, Feb 8

Circle K, Circle K, Circle K, Circle K, Circle K

Takeover, Takeover, Takeover, Takeover

Bring money, Bring money, Bring money.

--f.b.

Newsletter 11111

2011-01-15T13:08:00.001-08:00

We did have a wonderful group today, what with a "guest" brought by B. Carpenter, and two speakers. Our songleader, P. Khong, led us in a great rendition of GBA. (this is becoming a great habit!!) Rev. Bliss gave a short invocation, and that "guest" agreed to carry around the fine box (more on that later!!).

Circle K was represented by 2 members, Diane and Daniel. It is going to be superb to have our Circle Kers back with us after this holiday time. We have missed you all!!!

We had GUESTS!! B. Carpenter's "guest" was a member of our club that we seldom see, none other than J. Asher. He looks as young as he did 10 years ago! (You can pay for that compliment, John!!!) Our other guests were our speakers. Ursula Machado, a volunteer recruiter with Civicorps Schools and AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Program in Oakland, was here to tell us of a volunteering opportunity to work with them on a shoreline project I believe this coming weekend. Our main speaker was Alison Chan of the Save The Bay Organization. (More on that later.)

S. Hearn and B. Fay arrived late and had to pay! J. Asher was our secret greeter- but had shaken hands with everyone!!

Committee Reports were short and sweet!

1. J.Piercy reported no effort this week on the Marina project.

2. B. Carpenter reported on the upcoming interclub at Davis this week, and the DCM at Brennans on this Thursday. San Leandro crab feed is this coming Saturday. Think there is an interclub going.

3. J. Rosano reported on the upcoming reconnoiter at Cazadero February 13. Date of weekend is April 29-May 1,

4. D Haughin reported on blood drive to be held at BHS on the 19^th of Jan. Also deadline for Sees order is Jan.25. Mid year Conv. in Sac is Feb 5^th.

5. S Hearn announced a benefit concert for homeless youth in San Francisco this coming Sunday at 3:00pm.

6. B. Barnwell announced the speaker next week will talke about the homeless situation in Berkeley.

JLJLJLJLJLJL$$$$

We always have many JL$ and today was no exception. This editor is having a hard time reading her notes three days after the fact!! F. Bliss gave $$ for something. P. Khong L for the Oregon Ducks. J. Rosano

J to be here (he's had a naughty cold). J. Egeberg J he is a secret friend of the new police chief in San Francisco. J. Asher $$$ that he misses us, and B. Skrak asked him

to put in a few $$$ for Bob being in Hawaii for three weeks. Also, John said if you go into the Zamboni site on the internet you will find some interesting history on Bob. B. Fay J$ that J. Asher was President of BK the year he joined. J. Egeberg then put in more $$$ that B.C. had to force J. Asher to come to lunch. B.C. J that he can live another 20 years with his IRA.

SPEAKER?????

Our speaker of the day was Alison Chan of the Save the Bay Organization. She gave us interesting information on how plastic bags get into the ocean, etc. etc. Did you know that the Baby Area uses 3.8 billion bags a year, and the average use time of a bag is 12 minutes? They also work on restoration of native plants in the transition zone. There are many volunteer opportunities with this organization. If you'd like to learn more, go to any of the following sites:

www.saveSFbay.org/bay-vs-bag

www.dontpavemybay.org

www.saveSFbay.org/volunteer

Much information is available.. too much for this editor to report here!

SPEAKERS in February:

Feb. 1- Downtown Berkeley Association

Feb. 8- Doctor on Pediatric Trauma/Albania

Feb. 15- Sees Candy- Bring your spouses,

loved ones, etc.

Feb. 22- Legion of Honor luncheon and

celebration of our BK anniversary.

Upcoming Events:

1. Berkeley Board meeting will be at S.

Hearn's home on Jan. 20^th. 5:30pm

2. Mid Year Convention Feb 5-

Sacramento

3. Cazadero weekend April 20-May 1.

A wonderful note was received by F. Bliss on January 9^th from Vijay- our member!! He has been trying to be an actor- bar tended, did census bureau stuff, then traveled to Japan to try for acting again, then came home from that about seven months later. He has sense been working in the acting field and hopefully one day will get a bigger role so that we can see him on the screen!! He wished us all a great and wonderful year.

Meeting over… beautiful day… we're all fine and missing those we do not see…

Editor: VC

ENJOY THE SEASON!

IT'S A WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Berkeley Newsletter 010411

2011-01-05T11:25:00.001-08:00

Opening

Phuoc conducted an awesome God Bless America. Rev Bliss did a nice blessing and we were off. Tamara tended the fine box. No guests, but Chino Green was noted in the crowd. She brought wonderful photo books from Japan for us to ooh & aah over. John Piercy collected $ for our waiters.

Davis Interclub!

We're planning to interclub with Davis on January 13. 12:10 at the Symposium Restaurant. Possibly followed by a visit to the Kiwanis House in Sacramento, yet to be arranged. Let Bill Carpenter know if you can go. Frank has offered to take passengers in his van.

BHS Blood Drive Volunteers

The next blood drive at Berkeley High is on January 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up for a shift if you can. We help the first timers at the canteen feel comfortable. There was talk about "manning" the booth. Discussion ensued about membering the booth. Bob Barnwell wondered out loud why it's "A-men" and not "A-women".

Calendar items:

January 11, Save the Bay Program

January 13 Interclub in Davis

January 18, Program TBD

January 19, BHW Blood Drive

January 25, March of Dimes Program

March 29 update your roster. NOT annual meeting

Bylaws call for that between April 1 & May 15.

May 17, Scholarship Luncheon (tentative)

See's Fundraiser

Denise first made sure we were paying attention. Then she asked if we could do the See's through advance sign ups. There were a lot of "yea's", so that's what we'll do. Forms available at the meetings for deliver before Valentine's Day. Ask your friends, get the money and deliver in a month. Good planning, Denise! Besides, you won't have to lug twenty pounds of candy each week. Virginia entertained us with a long soliloquy about whether certain candy is better than another. Molasses chips, heart shaped boxes, her own recipes, on and on and on for the good of the cause.

Happy Dollars!

There were so many happy dollars today that they filled up the scribe's note page completely.

Phuoc: Dues paying members, Holiday dinners

Bob B: Pac 10 Football

Virginia: Stanford

Bob B: Success in neighborhood organizing with seven agencies & many stakeholders present

Phuoc: A nice holiday

Frank: For Phuoc's good boss

Chino: Tourist brochures

Evie: (My notes blurred)

Frank: Presented Evie with an updated Hickson pin

Duane: 20 million meters. 3 Goals: 1. Row as far as Charlie Fitch; 2. Work as long as Dick Frisbie; 3. Live as long as Bob Rice

Distance around the earth is 40 million meters exactly.

Evie: Hickson

Virginia: Something about glue

Jeff: New Year dollars Pres Elect?? Worry $.

More Happy/Sad $

Bill: Jamie safely back from Idaho

John: Joke book

Phuoc: Castello di Amorosa with dungeon and 107 rooms

Bob B: City Club getting mention in Chronicle

Program

Phuoc outlined our coming attractions (previously mentioned)

Roberta asked three questions:

1. Where would you like to be on January 1, 2012?

2. Who would you like to be with on the same date?

3. How many members should Berkeley Kiwanis have by then?

Discussion ensued.

After the flag salute, the meeting was adjourned.

--f.b.

Newsletter 122110

2010-12-22T11:56:00.001-08:00

We had a very small crowd today, but lots of enthusiasm, noise, and fun!!! Luckily there was a break in the nasty weather, and we were able to wander in without umbrellas, heavy jackets or dripping heads!! J. Piercy greeted us at the ticket table, took our money and turned over lunch tickets. Our President rang the bell a minute or so after 12:30! Our songleader, P. Khong, led us in a great rendition of GBA. We sing great even with just a few present!! Rev. Bliss gave a short invocation, and we had a guest take around the fine box (more on that later!!).

Circle K was represented by 0 and a report for them was given by no one. You were missed, Circle K. We hope you are having a good holiday vacation, and come back soon. 'cause we miss you bunches!

We had GUESTS!! Scholarship winner Madeline Miller-Bottome, now a sophmore at Sarah Lawrence in NY came with her mom, Elise. She is majoring in clinical psychology, has a 4.0 grade point average, loves school, and just spent the past semester here UCBerkeley and states the two schools are totally different! SL has only about 1400 students! Melia Ungson,

scholarship winner from this past year was also visiting with her Dad and our member, Chris. She is loving Yale, is not able to declare a major till her sophomore year, and says (when asked by VC!) the boys are cute.

Also with us was Elsa Jennie Bliss who is back to teaching so unable to get to lunch most of the time. We were delighted to see her!!

Committee Reports were short and sweet!

1. VC gave a report on our annual Holiday Auction. Our net will be just above 5K (yes, that's $5,000.) The event itself was a great success with many interclubs, lots of enthusiasm, the talents of our two adored auctioneers, and the superb HELP of our Circle K members.

2. B. Carpenter reported on the lack of interclubs by BK this week.

3. F. Bliss reported on the work project at the Senior Center this past Friday. D. Haughin, S. Hearn, F. & R Bliss, J. Rosano, B. Barnwell & B. Lowman were there to serve lunch and visit. VC brought grandson Natty, but was only able to stay about 20 minutes. Food was great, and plates were huge!!!

4. D Haughin reported that YEAH will be Jan 2^nd, the first Sunday- Cooking for the young adults 6-8pm. S. Hearn will be looking for one or two volunteers, and E.J. Bliss will be filling one of those spots!!

5. B. Barnwell would like for us to wear aprons to our events more often for visibility, and he will research that in more detail.

JLJLJLJLJLJL$$$$

We always have many JL$ and today was no exception. B. Barnwell gave a weather report on rainfall in various areas. J. Piercy was delighted to see our two scholarship winners, and happy for the upcoming visit of his son and family. His grandson will be at the Jr. Olympic qualification event in a few days. J. Rosano has lost 17 pounds in 3 weeks, and his son is on the mend. P. Khong L he has not been to Reno in 3 weeks. C. Ungson J all his kids are home for the holidays. F. Bliss L that he and R. were here instead of in Tahoe. B. Carpenter hopeful that son and family make it over the pass today as they head for Idaho. R. Bliss delighted that Elsa Jennie is here for lunch. E. J. Bliss happy to be here and L nephews not here. J. Piercy told a joke and bought R. Bliss's holiday cookies. VC J for a quiet house for the week!!

SPEAKER?????

VC was the speaker and provided a Holiday Quiz. The thing I notice about something like this is that it gets groups of people talking and sharing information. Those present filled two tables, and everyone won a prize- which turned out to be packets of Holiday decorated Kleenex. Pres. Denise was grateful for the prize as she was not feeling well. While the quiz was going on three folks were cutting tennis balls. It goes to show that we can have a lot of fun no matter the number of participants!

Now, for the IMPORTANT stuff.

1. No meeting at the Berkeley City Club

next week, Dec. 28^th.

2. There will be a Round Table lunch on

DEC 28^th at: Bobby G's

2074 University Ave.

(across street from MacDonalds corner of

Shattuck and University. You can park in

the ACE lot, let us know which car is

yours so we don't boot you!

3. At the first meeting in January we will

"pass the hat" for our servers to honor

them for their fine service in 2010!!

Bring money!!!

4. January DCM will be Jan. 13^th. at

Brennans in Berkeley. 6:00pm

5. Berkeley Board meeting will be at S.

Hearn's home on Jan. 20^th. 5:30pm

6. Two birthdays this week, and neither

was here. We were thinking of you,

L. Iodice and B. Lowman!!

Editor: VC

ENJOY THE SEASON!

IT'S A WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Newsletter 120710

2010-12-08T17:20:00.000-08:00

Opening

Phuoc really has GBA down pat! With a room full we sounded very fine. Bill Carpenter invocated the tender mercies made famous by our late Bill Hearn.

Holiday Auction December 14!

Be there. We've made our reservations. Plan to join us for a fun and energetic auction next week.
Circle K Banquet

This is what a fun interclub looks like! Well, Joe almost belongs to Berkeley Kiwanis. Look, Cheriz was there too! She reported to the secretary that Vijay is doing lots of service in L.A. Photo Credit: JonAmir. www.facebook.com/jonamir

Phuoc reported about the Circle K Banquet with his mouth full, so no one understood what he said. It did appear to be a huge amount of fun, with energy, short skirts, fancy dresses, handsome men (Virginia will attest to that!) and a cool slide show. Great bunch, those Circle K'ers!

Mark Your Calendar :

Dec 11 Service Social at Bliss Home 1-5pm

Cookie making, Card making, Tennis Ball cutting

Dec 14 Auction, Berkeley City Club

Dec 17 Berkeley Senior Center 12-4pm

2939 Ellis Street $5 per person

Wear Kiwanis aprons, hats, pins

TBA Bell ringing

Dec 28 No meeting

Birthdays

Neither Secretary Bliss nor President Haughin had the birthday list. Bill Fay volunteered that he is 87 on December 11. Sandy Hearn did not volunteer that hers is on Dec 13. Maybe next week? Virginia particularly with a few others sang the HB with great enthusiasm.

Service!
Socks and deoderant are needed for YEAH. Contact Sandy.

Secret Greeter!

Circle K exempt. VC felt guilty that everyone was so nice, so she contributed $ as Secret Greeter

Happy/Sad $

Josh: Friend in hospital

Jack: Didn't fully use minister Fay in his recent hospital stay

Phuoc: For Jack, Circle K and winnings

Duane: $50 for five years at same weight

Bill C: $74 to foundation…one for each year

Sandy: Sad missing Banquet. Happy YEAH

John Moore: Barnes & Noble, Banquet, Kiwanians

Bill Fay: Forgot why happy

Denise: Better week next week & Holiday Auction

Program

Making cards for kids. A great holiday tradition at Berkeley Kiwanis. Thanks, Virginia, for keeping this nice activity going each year.

Newsletter 113010

2010-12-01T09:51:00.001-08:00

Phuoc led us in…."The Star Spangled Banner". With his melodious tones and superb conducting, we should have been on key. We should have been on key. We weren't. But what sour notes we hit were quickly forgotten because of our enthusiasm. Thank you Evie for collecting our money and giving us food tickets. Duane was pleased to be given the Fine Fine Collector Box and mischievously collected our hard-earned money. Virginia and Bill brought their accountant, Lee Cordon, to join in our festivities.

Shera and her CircleK'ers have been busy, as usual. Over Thanksgiving Break: furniture organizing at Uhuru Furniture for low income families, beach cleanup in So Cal, CAL volleyball concession stand fundraiser. And coming up: Hands on Science, Chaparral House, Oakland Holiday

Parade, cooking at the Yeah Shelter, Fall Banquet (December 5 6-9PM) at the Alumni House Toll Room.

PrezDenise noted the festivities at Washington School last Tuesday—the kids singing, the yummy lunch, the superintendent attending. "It was a fabulous day for the school and a fabulous day for Berkeley Kiwanis" Denise noted and then suggested we all "drive by" to admire our

work. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of this project.

Our Berkeley Marina project, according to JohnP who was quoting Ed, is under design, 60% done.

Will there be Bell Ringing? Who is in charge? About the only known point is it

will be on a Saturday, in December, in front of a certain Ace Hardware. Details will be firmed up and we will know more next week.

December birthdays were celebrated: Happy Birthday to Jack (and thank you for your generous contribution to the Foundation) and Happy Birthday to BillC (and thank you for your generous contribution that you promise to give next week). Despite their pleas, we did sing (sing is probably not the right word) a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday".

Interclub to Richmond on Wednesday December 1, followed by a visit to Allen Coe.

December 5 is a Yeah Sunday. Sandy is asking for volunteers. Contact her if you are available.

December 11 (in the late afternoon into dinner) Roberta is hosting a Making, Baking, Decorating Cookies Event.

December 14. Auction, Auction, Auction. Remember to get your "basket items" turned in. And remember to bring guests, neighbors, friends, family.

December 17: the Senior's Holiday Party. Bettye has the details.

Oktober 8 2011 is the Oktoberfest. Get that date on your calendars!

Leo Iodice broke his hip. He is home and let's call him and send him cards.

Happy and Sad…

--Phuoc: Sad, so sad for CAL. Happy for 3 Thanksgiving meals.

--Jack: Sad for Leo.

--Josh: Happy for his family who volunteered at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving.

--BillC: Happy for Jack's birthday and Happy he (Bill) is younger.

--NewBob: Reminding us he had "Safety Tips" brochures.

--Lee (Carpenter's guest): Happy for a free lunch, even if he had to come all the way from Idaho to get it.

--Ed: Sad for Leo, Happy for a special Thanksgiving.

--RevBill: Happy for Thanksgiving and a grand-daughter's visit.

--Denise: Happy for a vacation at Collins Lake and a Motor Home that keeps out the rain.

--Jack: Happy for a yummy lemon pie (baked by you know who) for Thanksgiving.

Our speaker was Captain Keith Turro: Commanding Officer of the Base Support Unit Alameda (aka the Coast Guard).

He started by complimenting Prez Denise on a great meeting. His job is to drive a desk: make sure the lights are on, the toilets flush, the grass is cut, etc. etc. to keep 4 Admirals

(Pacific Area Command, The 11^th Coast Guard Command, Forces Ready Command) happy!

We think of the Coast Guard as guarding the coast & inland waters and search & rescue. But it has a diverse mission: maritime law enforcement, environmental protection, ice patrol, aids to navigation, noting migrant folks. They have 5 Cutters on site (2 new ones just arrived).

He noted that folks are staying in the service these days and they are "full up" for one year and have a two year waiting list.

The Coast Guard is now under Homeland Security, but has been under various other departments (e.g. Treasury, Transportation) over the years. The Coast Guard was formed in 1915 out of Light House and Life Saving groups.

We learned so much about the Coast Guard and their current duties (including enforcing international law), their thoughts (the importance of communication) and some of their small un-noticed achievements (turning old light houses successfully over to stewards who would take care of them).

What an interesting and informative and delightful speaker! (Scribe tjp)

Newsletter 111610

2010-11-17T17:08:00.001-08:00

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We had a pretty good crowd today with Frank taking care of the tix and Oscar

serving up the chicken and veggies.

Don't know why but Madam Pres got

the meeting off to a late start. Phuoc took

care of the singing with a very good tempo

(for us!). With Bettye blessing everyone

in existence, we were off and running.

Lots of reports:

INTERCLUBS—

We had two this past week, Hayward/CV

on 11/9 and DCM on 11/10 at Brennans.

We'll be at Richmond on Wed. next and

maybe Davis on 1/13. We'll go any place to get some interclub credit!!!!!

RIF—

We've got four (4) sections slated for Wed. & Thurs. 11/17 & 11/18. If you've got a little time, Virginia could use your help. 845-0410. This a fun way to spend half a day!!

MEETINGS—

Our monthly Bd. of Directors meeting is

scheduled for Wed. 11/17 at S. Hearn's home at 5:30 pm. Another fun way to spend

an evening!!

NOTE—

Next week's meeting 11/23 will be at Washington School at 11:45. After lunch

we will join school personnel to dedicate

the newly built "Kiwanis Arbor". This is your chance to see the craftsmanship and

labor provided by several of our members.

No meeting at the City Club next week!

Got it, Ed?

UPCOMING EVENTS—

Two guests from the Oakland Club were present to announce their Holiday Auction

on 12/6 at the Park Plaza Hotel.

Berkeley's Holiday Auction is, of course,

a week later on 12/14 at the BCC, as usual.

There will be, as usual, a guest auctioneer.

TODAY'S PROGRAM—

Our own Kiwanis Int'l Trustee, Roberta

Bliss, presented us with a slide production describing " What is a Trustee". Unfortunately, there are some of us who aren't really sure, yet. It is going to take a few years for all this to come to fruition.

This has been depicted as a "money saver",

with the likes of less travel, less meeting,

etc.

Have a good one, my friends. jr

Newsletter 110910

2010-11-12T15:35:00.000-08:00

Opening

Phuoc started us out on a very low God Bless America pitch. One person was heard to comment, "Finally, in my range!" Bill Fay did a nice blessing and we were off. Trustee Roberta tended the fine box, starting with insurance for the secret greeter. Sandy was the greeter and claimed Virginia didn't shake but an argument ensued with no winners.

Holiday Auction December 14!

We were reminded by President Denise that Evie, Sandy, John and Duane have already started to build the holiday auction baskets. Bob Barnwell made suggestions that we solicit gym memberships, spa treatments, butcher shop gift cards. He's got letters ready to support the effort and even volunteered to go with another member to make the sale. Way to go, Bob…now it is up to us to contact him and our favorite shops.

Washington School Final #3

The arbor is almost almost done. The final touches will be put on this Thursday, at 2 p.m. Principal Rita Kimball has been most welcoming of Berkeley Kiwanis. Denise commented on last week's Kollegiate photos of the project for which the editor took credit until it was pointed out by his dear wife Roberta that she took the photos.

Calendar items:

Thursday Nov 11 - DCM 6:30pm Brennan's

RIF Sign up for Nov 17 & 18 see Virginia

Nov 18 Board Meeting, Nov 20 Turkey drive

Nov 23 Berkeley Boosters Turkey give-away meets at 7 am in front of Police Dept MLK & Center St

Letter from Scholarship Winner John Piercy read a terrific letter from one of our scholarship recipients. She is going to Yale and has completed two months. During that time she has joined a dance company, museum, attends classes, works, goes to speakers & performances. In short, she's taking it all in and loving it. She'll be back in December, but is very appreciative of the Berkeley Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship. Her name? Melia Ungson. Yep, that's right…our own member Chris's daughter. Chris is volunteering in his son's school on Tuesdays so cannot attend our meetings, but he actively participates in BK projects!

Circle K Activities!
Shera reported John, Chris, Diana, Kenneth present at today's meeting from UC Berkeley Circle K. A sampling of their activities: FTC in Sonora, Loaves & Fishes homeless meal, Chaparral House games, Cal Game concessions, and envelope stuffing. An annual Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted on Big Game day by Virginia for those not leaving town for the holiday. Laura Redmond is asking for college level novels to be donated for the Better World Books program. At 7 pm on Monday November 15, Circle K is hosting an off duty soldier in room 88 Dwinelle Hall. To get there, go through Sather Gate and turn left into the right side of the big building and go down the stairs on the right. Denise auctioned a T-Shirt and Hat emblazoned with "Support our troops

Happy/Sad $

Phuoc: FTC up & back alive

Bill C: Ditto

Evie: Burned out bus

Ed L: Next project plans—Berkeley Marina

Jack: Not buying new clothes for Denise

Jeff E: City of Berkeley Hat

Virginia: Something about Stanfurd & Kiwanis

John P: 3^rd Final Work Party at Washington School

Bob B: Crowded SF & no Farmers Market, so he HAD to spend 4 hours in a bar! Something about being jammed to the brim

Sandy: Car returned safely from FTC

More Happy/Sad $

Frank: FTC & Roster almost done, Dad's 100^th Birthday

Steve Chun: Fees up 8% at Cal L

Jack: YPSO long hair concert FANTASTIC

Program

Denise gave Jack a moving introduction.

He then regaled us with his life story, particularly his one and a half year stint in professional baseball where he played with Billy Martin. St. Mary's college followed, then Naval Air at Pensacola and Alameda. He was sent to Japan, then Korea, flying reconnaissance over the China Sea. He spent Easter 1953 in a life raft in the Yellow Sea, having ditched his airplane. On Jack's tour of duty on the Hornet, the schedule was 12 hours on, six off. An old buddy asked if he'd like to introduce the Japanese to American baseball. He did just that.

Jack felt "watched over" as during his tour we lost a lot of planes and good guys. It was at the officer's club in Kaneohe that he learned of Denise's birth. He announced to the guys that he was the proud father of a 14 pound six ounce girl…Whoops, the other way around!

Finally, his dad said, "Kid, get a real job". Being an Italian patriarch, that is exactly what he did. Thirty years later he retired from the Berkeley Fire Department. Jack, thank you for your service.

Nov 16 Roberta Bliss: Kiwanis Trustee Role

Nov 23 Shera: Knowing our Circle K

Nov 30 Keith Turro of the Coast Guard

--f.b.

Newsletter 102610

2010-10-27T16:32:00.001-07:00

Re-charged Denise called us to order on a beautiful, sunny Berkeley-Fall day (unlike the previous Sunday Cazadero event, but more on that later). Steve Chun entered quietly, but no fine was given—we are all so pleased he is coming to meetings. Phuoc conducted us in a lively (and in tune) God Bless America. RevBill offered the invocation, reminding us to remember the Haiti people. Denise then ordered FineBoxPhuoc to collect $$ from those without badges or pins; her coffer is filling fast. SecretGreeterBill nailed RevBill and Steve; Sandy escaped ridicule and a hefty fine by having bought insurance.

We've been busy. Jack reported on a rainy (6 inches was the supposed deluge) Cazadero end-of-season project last Sunday that included Denise, Dan, Tony and Deborah (plus her SO John). Jack also added: "Thank God for the Circle K'ers. Garbage bags were the appropriate uniform—however ineffective—and many comments were made about a mysteriously dry Ken.

This Sunday (if it doesn't rain) will be the Washington School wrap-up. The team is ready. This Saturday, Denise and 15 Berkeley High Key Clubbers will be cleaning out Berkeley storm drains.

MembershipBob reminded us to wear our Kiwanis caps or t-shirts or aprons at any Kiwanis event. Advertise who we are!

And speaking of Denise's coffers (see opening paragraph), Virginia auctioned off a couple of Bill's Special Apricots (vodka is one of the ingredients) and some homemade fudge.

Circle K'er Shera introduced John and KenL and KenT and Diana and Hera. They've been busy too. They had their concession stand at the CAL game (scribe, who buys from them every home game, recommends you visit them—they have lots of yummy items to feast on). The Broomball Social was a success; Habitat for Humanity joined them. And Cazedero was "wet and awesome". Upcoming events include the Children's Halloween Festival this Saturday, starting at 10:30 at Lincoln Recreation Center in downtown Oakland and Reverse Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, spreading awareness about fair trade chocolate. Contact Phuoc if you can help drive to FTC (Sonora) November 5-7.

Scholarship season is starting. If you would like to be on the Scholarship Committee, contact tamara@dgi.com, explaining why you'd like to be on the committee, by

November 1. Members of the committee need to check their email daily, be comfortable communicating via email, be around in April and May, plus enjoy reading applications, ranking them and then defending that ranking.

InterClubBill announced the #4 interclub on October 19 to Hayward/Castro Valley (Bill, VC, Evie and Ed attending). Sandy noted YEAH training on November 3 or 9 or 17 at 6:30-8:30, November 20 10-12. VC reminded us of RIF on November 18 and the Turkey Project November 20. Bettye announced the Senior Center Holiday Party on December 17. Our Christmas auction will be December 14. Each Kiwanian will be asked to donate an item to fill a basket—details to follow.

Happy/Sad dollars:

--JohnP, Membership Bob crossed the line into politics (scribe has edited out their comments).

--Phuoc noted the rain and Sunday and Caz.

--CircleK'er John pleased he survived Caz.

--VC pleased Cousin Mike's son-in-law has returned.

--RevBill sad about the USC game and the fact he attended it.

--Jack pleased everyone made it home safely from Caz.

We had a fantastic speaker: Lyisha Johnson from Chabot Space and Science Center. It's located in the Oakland Hills, off Highway 12; 10000 Skyline Blvd. Their charter: educate about space and science. 110,000 folks visit yearly plus 50,000 school children on field trips. And they offer classes for teachers on effectively teaching science.

The Bill Nye's Climate Lab opens on November 6, an interactive exhibition (become a climate scout; learn how to generate clean energy…). Tales of the Maya Skies is the current featured exhibit. "Immerse yourself in the beauty of … Mexico's Chichen Itza; hear the story of the ancient Maya civilization". You will be transported to the jungles of Mexico, learning the rich history and culture of the ancient Maya. Besides the exhibits, Chabot has telescopes available for viewing the sky—their most popular offering. If you have kids or grandkids, they have a wonderful Balloon Drop on December 31. www.ChabotSpace.org

MembershipBob, at the recent board meeting, announced a 7 prong membership attack. 1-friends and family; 2-lapsed members; 3-relocated Kiwanians; 4-Circle Kers who have graduated; 5-Key club members returning to Berkeley; 6-scholarship recipients and their family; 7-folks we impact (YPSO). Details to follow.

November Speakers:

--November 2: Jake Bodden on the Coffee Scene. Jake has recently opened a coffee shop on Rockridge. A great talk, especially if you love coffee or puzzled about the popularity of coffee shops.

--November 9: Our own Jack, a veteran of the Korean War, has tales to tell.

--November 16: Our own Roberta will talk about the newly established and not quite understood Trustee role.

--November 23: TBA

--November 30: Captain Keith Turro, Commanding Officer at the Coast Guard in Alameda. He spoke at Alameda Kiwanis and is an interesting and entertaining and funny speaker. (tjp)

Newsletter 101910

2010-10-25T11:04:00.000-07:00

KIWANIS KOLLEGIATE

SECRETARY KOLLEGIATE STAFF

Frank Bliss Chair :Jeff Egeberg

P.O.Box 323 Writers: V. Carpenter; F. Bliss;

Berkeley, CA 94701 . J.Piercy, J. Rosano & T. Paradis

http://www.berkeleykiwanis.org/ Oct. 19, 2010 Printer/Mailer: D. Leonard

^{KIWANIS CLUB}^u^{Hands of Service}^u^{ BERKELEY, CA}

Well, we had a fair crowd today, with several visitors. And lots of our CKers.

Announcements:

The Skrak's are celebrating their 37^th year

of wedded bliss.

Allen Coe has moved and can have visitors

(with prior notice) at Rosemont Residence

in Richmond. Please call: 237-5769.

RIF Distribution coming up on Nov.

17 & 18. Sign-up sheet soon.

Holiday Auction committee meeting next

Tues. at 11:30.

Holiday Auction is slated for Dec. 14^th.

$20 gets you a great lunch and a chance

to raise lots of $$$$ for scholarships, RIF

books, diapers, senior ctr. b'day cakes, etc.

50/50 tix are currently for sale.

Denise's 1^st Bd. Mtg. coming up this Thurs.

at 5:30 at S. Hearn's lovely home on MLK Blvd.

Cazadero "tear-down" is this Sunday,

Oct. 24^th. Rain or shine.

We had several auction items today courtesy

of Rev. Trustee R.Bliss. And the winners were:

A non-alcoholic basket won by Lt. Gov.

Mary for $15.00.

A whole basket of assorted beers was scooped up by J. Piercy for $25.00.

And, a nice bottle of wine in a Halloween

basket was purchased for $20.00 by D. Leonard who insisted J. Rosano take it

home!!!!

We actually had two programs today:

1. Ed Levitch and his senior partner,

Maurice, gave a synopsis on how

the new trellis at Washington

School was developed and how it

is trying to be built. There is a lot

more to this story!!!!! One thing

for sure, it'll be the best looking

trellis in town!

2. Our current Lt. Gov. Mary Bowerman

was present today and gave us a

neat little run-down on her life

and how she got involved in Kiwanis.

Of course, like all Lt. Governor's

dissertations, the word membership

did come up.

See you all soon, jr.

Newsletter 101210

2010-10-15T10:22:00.001-07:00

^{KIWANIS CLUB}^u ^{Hands of Service} ^u^{BERKELEY, C}

On a Warm Fall Day

To start with, our star-filled line-up for today

Included –

Ticket Seller: J. Piercy

Song Leader: P. Khong

Prayer Sayer: R. Bliss

Fine Collector: V. Carpenter

Then our greedy new (no, not really new) Prez made early bucks by selling insurance and had a fierce Secret Greeter in S. Hearn AND THEN did a pin & badge check to nail a few others. Whew – we were lucky to leave the room today with nary a penny in our jeans.

Then our warmed-over Prez reminded us all of our Committee assignments (yes, she even had it all written down with copies on every table). Chairs have already signed up (with large signing bonuses) and now everyone volunteers to be on one or more committees (do it now!).

Then J. Egeberg announced that the preliminary financials are in on the fabulous Oktoberfest 2010. Not only did we set a record with 85 paid guests, we

took in well over $2,000 in proceeds! And yes, it was in spite of having a rather meager auction. It will be much expanded next year. Way to go!!!

Speaking of auctions, R. Bliss reminded us that the grand daddy of all, the fab BK Holiday Auction will be DECEMBER 14!! A vote was taken to raise the price to $20. Flyers will be out next week!

J. Egeberg and D. Haughin reminded folks that BK has signed up as a volunteer organization to help out our wonderful city in its annual ALL STORM DAY on Saturday, October 30, helping cleaning out storm drains and sweeping up leaves, etc. Although we were counting on a bunch of college folks (aka Circle K), it turns out they're all caught up with Halloween shenanigans and activities for the young at heart. However, we do expect some enthusiastic high schoolers (aka Key Club).

Circle K Shenanigans

Speaking of such, up trotted Shera, who introduced a decent contingent. They have been very busy as usual, with a major effort at the annual Krazy Kompetition for kids. And their "A Key to College Day" was hugely successful (but no one from Berkeley High came?). General Meeting tonight in 102 Wurster as usual (should be large as usual, too).

More Nonsense & Incense

J. Rosano reminded us of the "Take-Down Day" at Camp Cazadero on Sunday, October 24 (stowing beds, tent tops, etc). He needs 10 – 12 Kiwanians – sign up next week.

V. Carpenter announced a full RIF season this year – with distributions tentatively scheduled for Nov – Feb – and May.

S. Hearn announced the YEAH schedule for the year. We will be cooking Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Go to www.yeah-berkeley.org for more info on their wonderful mission.

Sec'y F. Bliss announced some very nice correspondence received from V. Coe (with a secret message), B. Price (regretting he hasn't been with us more often), and C.A. Stewart (who was signing books @ a book store – way to go!!)

P. Khong reminded us the fall DINE OUT season has arrived. -à this Fri 5:30 @ "PIQ" in Shattuck Square.

B. Carpenter provided a nice Interclub Report that #2 of the year took place last week @ Richmond and that LtGov R. Bliss will be there tomorrow, and who's interested in doing one next Tue @ Hayward-Castro Valley? See Bill!

B. Barnwell and R. Bliss were concerned about "lost" members and want to develop a new brochure to be worked on by the Membership Committee.

R. Bliss announced a scary party on Friday, October 29 at the Bliss Haunted House.

Board Meeting is next (third) Thursday @ 5:30 @ S. Hearn's house.

We think B. Skrak just had an anniversary. Bob wasn't sure. Check with Joyce.

On a Happy Day

It was such a beautiful day that there were many Happy $$$ --

· B. Fay was happy about the Cal Bears' big win over UCLA

· B. Barnwell was happy about the S.F. Giants!

· P. Khong gave the grumpy-of-the-week award to F. Bliss

· J. Piercy was still overwhelmed with his Distinguished Service Award.

· S. Hearn was very sad that she lost her brother-in-law

· D. Leonard was extremely fortunate to make a very economical purchase for a measly $35 a Fine Free badge (with the name J. Rosano on it) valid all the way thru 11/30/10.

A Rewarding Program

Diane Tran came all the way from New York City where she attended a wonderful conference on Ending Poverty. She is now involved with awarding scholarships to the Congo. Go to www.mdgmonitor.org, and get involved with them for Goals #4, to reduce by two-thirds by 2015 the mortality rate of children under five, and Goal #5, to reduce by ¾ the maternal mortality ratio and achieve universal access to reproductive health. Very commendable goals. Thanks, Diane – and great to see you!

newsletter 100510

2010-10-06T15:11:00.001-07:00

Installation as Past

½ & ½ Presidents

They look happy, don't they?

Denise greeted us at the door to Pyramid Brewery. She had the official list and collected money too! Roberta sold guesses of how many cookies in the cookie jar. After some nice libations, Jack got everyone's attention to start dinner.

That's not what the program said, but everyone was ready to eat, so we all went with the flow and enjoyed the change of plan.

Frank was seen passing out invoices for dues to start the new term. At 7:06 p.m., Roberta rang the bell and handed the meeting over to Virginia, who MC'd the evening.

Bill C led the pledge to a tiny little flag Frank carries at all times. Phuoc led us in song with Frank playing the violin. John invocated about the good past and good future, then proceeded to pray for the food we were about to eat but had already eaten.

Guests Galore!

Virginia asked guests to be introduced. Bob & Carol Fahrbach, Karen Euston, Bill & Patricia K'Berg, Traudel Piercy, Donna Egeberg, Adele Leonard, Margie Fay, Nick Haughin, and Denise's sister Debbie. A late but very welcome arrival was our new Lt. Governor Mary Bowerman.

We started the year with an interclub with San Leandro today (Carpenters and Blisses). That looks like a good beginning to a round robin!

~~De-installation~~ / Promotions

Virginia properly objected to the announced term "de-installation". She reminded us that we install as past the outgoing directors and officers of the club. So, Frank duly installed our past officers. He also presented our half and half presidents with gift certificates for Skates on the Bay.

New Officers

Once we were leaderless, Bob Fahrbach took the reins and eloquently charged each of the new officers with the happy task of their office. Pins were pinned and oaths sworn. It appears that everyone was happy and willing to serve in their respective positions.

When Denise was installed as our President, Frank pointed out that she needed a fine box. So he pulled from the bag the Fire Extinguisher fine box Denise used in her last term as President. However, there was a wrinkle, in that it came with a tag announcing "RECHARGED 2010-2011". If you weren't there, be sure to come to a meeting to admire and fill the fine box.

Looking Back

Tamara and Roberta had fun giving gifts to virtually everyone. Flashlight pointers, notebooks, a beautiful orchid, and a "neck healer" were among the many objects and thanks to each special person in our friendly club. And then…

Piercy Gets a DSA

The Distinguished Service Award was presented to John Piercy for his consistent efforts in serving Kiwanis and our community. Congratulations.

Wrapping it up!

Here is our leader for the next term. She is excited about all the things we have planned. She's also happy with all of the support she is getting from our membership. Governor Tom Milham's theme is B.E.A.R. We'll hear more about that, I'm sure. We do know that fits Berkeley well. We all look forward to Bringing in a new member, which is what the acronym starts with. The rest will follow.

Newsletter 092810

2010-09-30T13:39:00.001-07:00

At this, the last meeting of the 2009-2010 year of Kiwanis, both of our ½ Presidents were present. What a treat! And… we met upstairs in the room we used to inhabit all the time. And we had a new server, Jose, who learned very early on the particulars of our club members! Lunch ticket seller was ½ Pres R. Bliss, ½ Pres T.Paradis called the meeting to order, P. Khong led us in a rousing on-pitch rendition of BGA, ½ Pres R. Bliss gave the invocation, J. Rosano gave up the fine box to D. Leonard (I think!?!), and we were off and running.

It was a great pleasure to see S. Chun again- that's three weeks in a row, and as stated by someone, a tie with A. Paradis for "perfect" attendance!!! B. Lowman brought a guest (I did not get her name), a lovely lady who met Bettye at Solano Stroll and was interested in all the things our group does. GREAT!!

CIRCLE K's report was given by Flo as Shera was unable to make it today. They are teaching young kids volley ball (and there were lots of new Circle K members at that event), will be teaching kids how to make ice cream, will be presenting their annual Key to College for high schoolers, went to Emeryville for a social I think, participated in swim-a-mile, and have Krazy Kompetition coming up soon. They are asking for financial and/or food supplies for that event. Sounds like they are off to a tremendous start for the fall season. FTC will be the first weekend in November. Flo did have an interclub of Circle Kers with her today!

COMMITTEE REPORTS OF SORTS

OKTOBERFEST is coming up THIS Saturday, the 2^nd of October. There are 5 folks making potato salad, same recipe- will they all turn out the same?!

A number of auction items, including filled baskets from S. Silvera and a great animated musical Yulesteiner Brewery from your local ACE Hardware store. Also our famous 50/50 drawing and a prize for best costume.. so come prepared!

Beer and Wine, famous cooking by Adele, and help from Berkeley Key Club and Circle K- all for a great afternoon and evening… don't forget… a super band!!!

INSTALLATION of new officers will be next Tuesday evening at the Pyramid Brewery in Berkeley, located on Gilman Street.

INTERCLUBS are now up to a total of 45 by the time of the printing of this Kollegiate. Thanks to B. Carpenter and those who go to interclubs!! We did win the two Division trophies for interclubbing. We are unstoppable!!

The WASHINGTON SCHOOL project is going along well. J. Piercy was thrilled with the assistance of new member C. Ungsten, D. Wong and her friend John, B. Skrak, E. Levitch, D. Parnell and D. Leonard +++ 16 Circle Kers. I think there were plenty of hands!!!

SUNSHINE is wonderful, and we had a lovely letter from Esther Rice thanking us for the kind words at the memorial for Bob Rice. There were lots of wonderful memories of Bob and all that he did for others in his lifetime.

And there was time for JL$$:

P. Khong J$$ this past weekend's Key Club RTC which went very well, discovering that a poker buddy friend was good friends with B. Rice, L$$ for Golden Bears! B. Barnwell $$ for SF trying to make public transit more user friendly- but horrible rush hour problems. Circle Ker John ??$$ for driving with E. Levitch (scary??). J. Piercy $$ happy for Washington School progress. Betty's guest had J$$ for meeting everyone here and for this beautiful building. B. Lowman for her guest and for our speaker, Beth. J. Rosano L$ that the Golden Bears stink, for missing last week's steak feed at Tilden Park but J$ for his "BBQer in training", P. Khong, who got glowing remarks for the fabulous steak!! E. Levitch $$$ for maintaining dual membership with the Albany EC Club. D. Leonard J$ for the columns being level. B. Fay J$ that the Dr. says he will live. J. Egeberg J that his liederhosen has been delivered and amazed that B. Rice had over 70 years of married live, 20 with Esther and 50+ with his first wife during his 99 years here on earth. AMAZING!! S. Chun for his three weeks of perfect attendance. Speaker Beth J for being in Berkeley and at our Kiwanis meeting. B. Carpenter was delighted with his 25 year Legion of Honor award he received today.

OUR SPEAKER!!

Yes, to top this all off, we did have a wonderful speaker. Beth Meyerson was introduced by B. Barnwell. She is the Director of Health Services in Berkeley, having arrived to this position about 8 weeks ago from Colusa County. There are approximately 160 employees in the Department, headed up by the Office of the Director and 8 staff. There are three main services: Mental Health, Public Health, and Environmental Health. The primary source of funding is through the City General Fund and other state funding, and the lack of a state budget is making funding "scary"! Each Health Service has specific areas it covers (lengthy). Programs that have been moved out of Health Services are Senior Services and Employment Programs, both of which are now under the Dept. of Housing and Community Services. Beth is learning more about Health Services as the days pass on. It was a pleasure having her visit us with information!

And.. Thank You, Bob, for bringing us programs that keep us informed about the goings on in our city!

Upcoming OCTOBER speakers are as follows:

October 5: Berkeley's installation dinner at

Pyramid Brewery

October 12: Diane Tran

October 19: unknown

October 26: Lyisha Johnson, Chabot Space Center

YOUR incoming President Denise is busy getting her committees in order. If YOU have a specific committee you would like to be on and have not been asked, PLEASE let Denise know. She can direct you in the right direction!!!

Your Secretary, F. Bliss, would like you to turn in your service hours for his end of month report due to the LTG Virginia and District by the 10^th!!! Let's get as many service hours recorded as possible!!

We leave you with a SAQOTW:

There's always room for

improvement.

It's the biggest room in the house

Lousie Leber

Don't forget!!

SATURDAY,

OCT 2^ND….

St. Mary Magdalen Church

6:30pm – 10:30pm

SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK!!

BRING A FRIEND!!!

EDITOR: VC

Newsletter 09/14/10

2010-09-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

On a Very Blissful Day

To start with, the fractional line-up for today –

· 1/2 Prez: R. Bliss

· 1/2 Sec: F. Bliss

· 1/2 TicSeller: F. Bliss

· ¾ Song Leader: F. Bliss

· 7/8 Fine Box: P. Khong

· 1/1 Invocator: B. Fay

· 1/8 Secret Greeter: F. Bliss

………a whole lotta Bliss going on

AND we had special guests. First of all, old-timer S. Chun is back! We hope for good – great to see you Steve!

Then we had Derek who is a volunteer for the Berkeley Public Libraries. He gave us a spiel about

everything good that is available at the various libraries. And there were some indications that he'll be back!

A Day for Robert Rice

1911 - 2010

It was a special day in honor of Bob Rice, who honored us with his presence on this planet for 99.5 years! There were many $$$ and tributes to Bob. More importantly, there is a special memorial event tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lawrence Hall of Science. B. Fay will speak to honor his long history of service to Berkeley Kiwanis. I'm sure we will have a full complement of Kiwanians and spouses there.

What Were Those Trophies?

Twp huge trophies adorned the front table, and they turned out to be the annual Interclub awards – one for "most" and one for "distance" or whatever.

Circle K Shenanigans

K Family Chair Shera introduced our past favorite Diane and others. They amazed us all upon reporting that they manned a concession at the Golden Bear home football game last Saturday and brought in over $2,000! Then on Sunday they handled both a Walkathon event and also joined us at our booths for the Solano Stroll. Much fun to be

had by all. And lastly, tonight is their first General Meeting @ 7:00 in 2050 ELSB.

Oktoberfest 2010!!

J. Egeberg and D. Leonard reminded us that the greatest OKTOBERFEST outside of Germany will take place on OCTOBER 2, 2010. Flyers and tickets have been made available to the church goers and to our sister Kiwanis clubs. Only problem is our own members – no tickets available at lunch today, so they'll show up in your mailboxes soon! Everyone is getting out their costumes now…And bring in your Silent Auction items to D. Haughin's office.

Other Special Events

J. Piercy said that the Washington School Project is still on the move again, and passed out signups for the first major phase of pouring lots of concrete for the eight large foundations. This will occur on Sat, Sept 25, and lots of able-bodied Kiwanians and Circle K'ers are needed!

F. Bliss announced that the annual Tilden Barbeque will take place next Tuesday at 12 Noon, same place. Sign up and be there!

German Potato Salad Contest: D. Haughin was the clear winner! Her recipe will be made available to those volunteering for the Oktoberfest feast.

S. Hearn report: The YEAH shelter will open mid-November. YEAH is offering volunteer orientation sessions for those who might be interested in helping at the shelter. Kiwanis has volunteered for cooking for the past few years, and we hope to do it again in 10-11. But, the good news is that there are more opportunities besides cooking. Find all about it on one of these dates:

Monday October 25: 6:30-8:30

Wednesday November 3: 6:30-8:30

Monday November 8th: 6:30-8:30

Wednesday November 17th 6:30-8:30

Monday November 29th: 6:30-8:30

Speakers coming up:

· Sept 28: Beth Meyerson, City Health Dept.

· Oct. 12: Diana Tran

The Prez also reminded us of important year-end and year-beginning events coming up –

· Remaining club installations: Alameda-Sept 24 lunch; Richmond-Sept 29 evening

· AND the grand finale: Berkeley-Oct 5 evening @ Pyramid Brewery!

E. Levitch and J. Egeberg had to listen to a terrible vocal rendition because of their upcoming birthday events.

On a Happy Day

It was such a beautiful day that there were many Happy $$$ --

· B. Lowman was happy about being at Solano Stroll

· B. Barnwell was happy about receiving certificates in S.F.

· S. Chun was happy to see that Kiwanians are ageless

· D. Haughin was pleased to see all the sponsored youth at Solano Stroll, even from Oakland Tech!

· F. Bliss had $10 because he is generally happy these days

· J. Egeberg had $20 to celebrate his birthday, and because of a planned big birthday event, another $20 for missing the Washington School project

A Rewarding Program

S. Hearn introduced Gina Moreland, the founder and executive director of Habitot Children's Museum in downtown Berkeley. Gina shared with us some wonderful stories about all the wonderful things they do at Habitot. Their focus is on science development. They are a nonprofit, and 40% of their financial support comes from fundraising. She handed our brochures and more information is available at www.habitot.org. Thanks, Gina!