Kiwaniscope Dec 7th, 2015 Contact Us: [email protected], (626) 348-9705 www.KiwanisHH.org 1 Serving the Children of the World www.kiwanis.org Contact Information P.O. Box 5825 Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 (626) 348-9705 KiwanisHH.org Meeting Information 1st & 3rd Wednesday/month: 6:00 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesdays/month: 7:00 AM Marie Callender's 1560 Albatross Rd,City of Industry President's Message Holiday History! By Anna Wu With the holiday session upon us, so many of us are wishing each other Happy Holidays! But what does the holidays really mean and where do they come from? Here is a look into the history of holidays! KIWANIS Hacienda Heights Kiwanis International Inside this Issue 1 President's Message 2 Objectives / Projects & Chairs 3 SLP Information 4 Weekly Meeting Notes 5 Happy & Sad 5 Shoes That Fit 6-7 FFDY Holiday Part 8 Kiwanis in the community 9-10 List of upcoming events 11-15 Upcoming Events Flyers 16-18 Member Roster THE KIWANISCOPE Christmas History Christmas, coming from humble beginnings, has evolved into arguably the largest celebration in the world. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25. The familiar Nativity scene seen around town every year refers to the biblical story. According to accounts in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary in the city of Bethlehem, in what is now known as the West Bank. Christians believe Jesus is the son of God, sent to Earth to wipe clean the sins of mankind, and that his birth fulfilled prophecies made hundreds of years earlier. Over time, Christmas celebrations adopted many of the traditions still celebrated today, such as the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and giving gifts. Hanukkah In Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" means "dedication." It is also known as the Festival of Lights, and is an eight-day Jewish holiday. It begins every year on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, which falls between late November and late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem after the Jews' victory over the Hellenist Syrians in 165 B.C.E. This festival of Hanukkah is observed in Jewish homes by lighting the eight candles on the menorah each night of the holiday, one on the first night, two on the second night, etc., from the ninth, larger candle, called the shamash," or "servant." Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is not a celebration where you buy gifts or decorate your home. It is a celebration of unity and family, and doing special things for one another. Kwanzaa is a growing tradition, created in 1966. The word Kwanzaa is Swahili for "first fruits." It is a celebration of the African harvest, observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The seven-day observance encourages African-American families to re- explore and strengthen their heritage, and do special things for each other. A candle is lit every day during the seven days of Kwanzaa. The candles represent: Unity, Self-determination, Responsibility, Economics, Purpose, Creativity, Faith.
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President's Message!! Holiday History!!By Anna Wu"
With the holiday session upon us, so many of us are wishing each other Happy Holidays! But what does the holidays really mean and where do they come from? Here is a look into the history of holidays!"
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KIWANIS Hacienda Heights
Kiwanis International
Inside this Issue!1" " " President's Message"2" " " Objectives / Projects & Chairs"3" " " SLP Information"4" " " Weekly Meeting Notes" 5" " " Happy & Sad5" " " Shoes That Fit"6-7" " FFDY Holiday Part"8" " " Kiwanis in the community 9-10" " List of upcoming events"11-15" Upcoming Events Flyers"16-18" Member Roster
THE KIWANISCOPE
Christmas History Christmas, coming from humble beginnings, has evolved into arguably the largest celebration in the world."
Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25."
The familiar Nativity scene seen around town every year refers to the biblical story. According to accounts in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary in the city of Bethlehem, in what is now known as the West Bank."
Christians believe Jesus is the son of God, sent to Earth to wipe clean the sins of mankind, and that his birth fulfilled prophecies made hundreds of years earlier."
Over time, Christmas celebrations adopted many of the traditions still celebrated today, such as the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and giving gifts.
Hanukkah In Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" means "dedication." It is also known as the Festival of Lights, and is an eight-day Jewish holiday."
It begins every year on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, which falls between late November and late December."
The holiday commemorates the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem after the Jews' victory over the Hellenist Syrians in 165 B.C.E."
This festival of Hanukkah is observed in Jewish homes by lighting the eight candles on the menorah each night of the holiday, one on the first night, two on the second night, etc., from the ninth, larger candle, called the shamash," or "servant."
Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is not a celebration where you buy gifts or decorate your home. It is a celebration of unity and family, and doing special things for one another."
Kwanzaa is a growing tradition, created in 1966. The word Kwanzaa is Swahili for "first fruits." It is a celebration of the African harvest, observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1."
The seven-day observance encourages African-American families to re-explore and strengthen their heritage, and do special things for each other."
A candle is lit every day during the seven days of Kwanzaa. The candles represent:"
Project Coordinators!!4th of July" " Charlie Huff"Adopt-A-Highway" Lon Salgren"Fireworks" " Robert Barba"Interclubs" " Dave Wallach"Kiwaniscope" " Anna Wu"Membership Growth" Dave Wallach"Kiwanis One Day" Anna Wu"Pancake Breakfast" Lon Salgren"Pro Rodeo" " Dave Wallach"Shoes that Fit" " David Malkin"Spiritual Aims" " Victoria Davison-Castillo"Stuff the Bus" " Dave Wallach"Webmaster" " Anna Wu"Weekly Programs" Charlie Huff
THE KIWANISCOPE
!• To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life."• To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships."• To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards."• To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship."• To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to
build better communities."• To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of
righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
Kiwanis International | Objectives
Hacienda Heights Kiwanis | Club Projects & Chairs
Committee Chairs!!Citizen/Comm. Service"Mahmood Bashir"Finance"" " Grace Chan"Policies & Procedures" David Malkin"Project Eliminate" Anna Wu"Scholarships" " Dave Wallach"Sponsored Youth" Dave Wallach"Social & Hospitality" Nancy Bashir"Ribfest"" " Mahmood Bashir"Relay for Life" " Lon Salgren"Youth Services" " Charlie Huff
Kiwaniscope Editorial Staff!!Editor in Chief" " Anna Wu"Editor in Chief Elect" Richard Lee"Features Editor"" Nancy Bashir"Features Editor"" David Malkin"Contributing Editor" Dave Wallach"Contributing Editor" Lon Salgren"Contributing Editor" Mahmood Bashir"Contributing Editor" Victoria Davidson
Quote in Scope!"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you
By Nancy Bashir !I would like to blame the lack of meeting notes on the lingering effects of tryptophan overload….but since I am a vegetarian, the truth lies somewhere between the fact that I took lousy notes AND the fact that I can’t even find the lousy notes that I took! So let’s see how well I can remember things. Or not." "It was obviously a night meeting, which is why I was even there in the first place, and President Anna was late (6:39 pm) ringing that bell because she was way too busy talking. And talking. Imagine that!"
"The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Izzy, the patriotic song, America the Beautiful, was led by Dave W, the invocation was led by Lon Salgren, who was standing in for a very late Sam Lee. We had 2 guests in attendance: Regina Bory representing The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, and Lawrence Chan from Rowland Key Club, VP of Kiwanis Relations (ok, Mahmood helped me with that one). Did we remember to sing the welcome song………nooooooooo! " "Past events were discussed, upcoming events were discussed, then Charlie took to the podium to welcome Regina Bory & induct our newest
corporate member, The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth. " "Our guest speaker didn’t show up, so to make sure the meeting would go on for 6 hours, Charlie asked Mahmood to speak about his experience working on the Peter Pan ride in Disneyland, which burst that fantasy bubble for those of us who truly thought we were flying over London! " "Before the closing bell was banged, Daniel Stowell was winner of the Split-the-Pot, and I have no clue how much that was! The meeting ended at 7:48 with a rousing rendition of Hail To The Chief. Or was it Hail to Kiwanis? I know we sang something. Or at least I think we did."
Lon-$1 Anna found Knotts Berry Farm, $1 referral to medical treatment in Hacienda Heights for his in grown toe nail "!Mahmood-$ 5 small car damage, Nancy was able to replace his phone, Lawrence Chan from Rowland Key Club in attendance, new member, new job"!Nancy-$1 sad for bumper damage, $1 happy they have a PPO"!Dave W-$1 sad his a man on a bike, $1 happy new member-Law Offices of Scott Warmuth "!Anna-$1 Thanksgiving break, $1 happy she bought a goat to donate , $1 Fall Rally for Key Club and KIWINS, $1 happy new member, $5 lost her wallet and it was returned with everything still in the wallet, "!Charlie-$1 happy new member "!Izzeldin-$1 happy for new member "!Daniel-$2 happy-was at Disneyland and the new member, $1 sad he spent 8 hours at the hospital "!Grace-$1 happy new member, $1 sad brother in law in Kaiser so she had to steal water"!Sam-$1 sad he has been ill, $1 sad miles on the road to Santa Barbara"!Micheal Borey-$10 happy that his mom is now a Kiwanian"!Regina Borey-$ 1 happy that the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth and herself are members of the Kiwanis Club of Hacienda Heights, $1 happy to have her son Micheal here, $1 happy to have met Anna "
Happy & Sad
December 2nd, 2015
By Anna Wu"
The Kiwanis Club of Hacienda Heights, Shoes That Fit Chapter, was able to put smiles on three students in the Hacienda La Puente School District, HLPUSD, with new pairs of shoes. Mrs Jennifer Strinz LeBurn, teacher at Orange Grove Middle School contacted the Kiwanis club about three students that needed shoes. Within the same week, we dropped off 3 pairs of new shoes to the principal of Orange Grove Middle School, Mrs. Moore. Hacienda Heights Kiwanis is always happy to help youths
On Saturday, December 5th, the Hacienda Heights Kiwanis attended the Foundation for Disabled Youths (FFDY) annual holiday party! It was a great big pot luck with lots of food, kids, parents, volunteers, community members, and fun!! In attendances from Hacienda Heights Kiwanis was Anna Wu, Lon Salgren, Charlie Huff, and Sam Lee. It was an interlcub with our Aktion club and Aktion club president Amy was really happy to see us."
President Anna Wu presented FFDY with their donation check from funds raised at our installation dinner. Thank you FFDY for performing at our installation event!"
Volunteers from our K-Family included Glen A. Wilson KIWIN'S & Key Club. From KIWIN'S: Glen A. Wilson KIWIN'S President Olivia Tang, Vice President Jean Hsu, and Sarah Chun. From Glen A. Wilson Key Club: President Crystal Espinosa and Min Wong. "
Hacienda Heights Kiwanis members show their support for our past president, David Malkin at his swearing-in to the Rowland Unified School Board on Tuesday, December 1st. David Malkin had President of Rowland High School Key Club, Jacqueline Ye preform the ceremony of swearing-in. All the Kiwanis Family was very proud of David and Jacqueline!!
Dec. 10th - Meals on wheels meeting (Hacienda Hts Kiwanis members are invited to attend this meeting to present them with a donation check) 9:45 am at Marie Callendar's City of Industry"
Dec. 10th - Division 35 DCM at Covina Bowl (1060 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina) 5:30 pm Dinner & Social / 6:00 pm Meeting "
Dec. 12th, 2015 - Hacienda Heights Kiwanis Applebee's Pancake Breakfast for Project ELIMINATE - 8 AM - 10 AM $10 Please contact Anna Wu to purchase tickets."
Dec. 10th, 2016 - 12th Annual Merry Mingle - San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network, and San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday party at San Gabriel Valley Corporate Campus 4900 Rivergrade Road, Irwindale, CA 91706 4:30 PM"
UPCOMING PROGRAMS/ SPEAKERS!
12/9/2015 (Morning Mtg) - Rubik's Cube Solution / Chi Ni 12/16/2015 (Evening Mtg) - Los Altos Choir Holiday program / Jeffrey Fahey 12/30/2015 (Evening Mtg) - 32nd State Senate District Senator Tony Mendoza/ Calvin Sung 01/06/2016 (Evening Mtg) - Bridge Foundation progress report/ Pat McIntosh 01/13/2016 (Morning Mtg) - Orange Grove Law Enforcement Academy/ Scott Duncan If you or someone you know would like to be our program please contact Charlie Huff."