KIWANIS ON THE MOVE Glendora Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740 www.glendorakiwanis.com Promos 2 Activities / Events 5 Meeting Details 6 Patriotism—Patriots Day 8 Membership 9 SLP’s 10 Division 35 News 11 Kiwanis International 12 Committees / Goals 13 2016-17 Officers/Directors 14 September 1, 2016 Issue 39 Upcoming EVENTS Serving the Children of the World and Dedicated to Changing the World, One Child and One Community at a Time. [email protected]P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740 www.glendorakiwanis.com Presidents Message By La Shawn Butler LIGHT SPOT By Rob Voors, President Elect Member Inside this issue: Cont. on page 7 Barton Reading Program Let’s not forget that the Kiwanis reading program helps students! And that’s what we are all about!! The Barton Reading Program is in need of volunteers! So Please. . Please. . Please. . sign up to tutor a student today. By the time children enter the California education system, which has some of the highest requirements in the nation the pace of the classroom is already dictated. For some students, especially those with Dyslexia, the classroom setting can feel like a treadmill set to a pace that is just too fast, leaving some students quiet in class, aggravated, and perpetually academically behind. The help and encouragement provided by Glendora Kiwanians is crucial for students who are struggling academically. Halloween Carnival October 31, 2016 Night at the Castle, Rubel Castle October 29, 2016 Interclub w/ Glendora Kiwaniannes September 7, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m. My first remembrance about Kiwanis is when I attended my grandfathers Kiwanis club luncheon in San Bernardino at the age of 12 and believe it or not I still have his lapel pin. I have served as a member of the John Muir High School Key Club in Pasadena in High School; joined the Glendora Kiwanis Club in January 1963 and was sponsored by Walt Hodges; in 1966 I transferred my membership to the Pico Rivera Kiwanis Club because I was appointed the manager of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce; in 1971 I transferred my membership back to the Glendora Kiwanis Club when I went to work for the City of Glendora. I have served on the Kiwanis Board of Directors numerous times as Club Secretary and Treasurer, Vice President, bulletin editor and in 1981 I served as Club President. During my tenure as Club Secretary, I was admonished by Senior member Gene Beckwith because my monthly activity reports to the Lt. Governor were way too accurate (aka: low) and needed to be juiced up. . message was received loud and clear and miraculously the club performance reports sky rocketed that very next month. My favorite Kiwanis story has to do with Mayor Joe Finkbiner and John Gordon. Mayor Joe had been bringing John as his guest to Kiwanis meetings and parties but John had not yet committed to join. In 1981 at my installation as President I primed two Lt. Governors seated next to me at the head table that a "surprise" induction was going to be conducted. After I had been officially inducted as President, I announced that as President I was about to conduct my first item of business. I invited John Gordon to the podium, nodded to the two Lt. Governors who ceremoniously arose and inducted John, shocked and jaw hanging wide open. Have you guessed who I am yet ? Who am I?
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KIWANIS ON THE MOVE Glendora Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740 www.glendorakiwanis.com
Promos 2
Activities / Events 5
Meeting Details 6
Patriotism—Patriots Day 8
Membership 9
SLP’s 10
Division 35 News 11
Kiwanis International 12
Committees / Goals 13
2016-17 Officers/Directors 14
September 1, 2016 Issue 39
Upcoming
EVENTS Serving the Children of the World and Dedicated to Changing the World, One Child and One Community at a Time.
[email protected] P.O. Box 353, Glendora, CA 91740 www.glendorakiwanis.com
Presidents Message By La Shawn Butler
LIGHT SPOT By Rob Voors, President Elect
Member
Inside this issue:
Cont. on page 7
B a r t o n R e a d i n g P r o g r a m Let’s not forget that the Kiwanis reading program helps students! And that’s what we are all about!! The Barton Reading Program is in need of volunteers! So Please. . Please. . Please. . sign up to tutor a student today. By the time children enter the California education system, which has some of the highest requirements in
the nation the pace of the classroom is already dictated. For some students, especially those with Dyslexia, the classroom setting can feel like a treadmill set to a pace that is just too fast, leaving some students quiet in class, aggravated,
and perpetually academically behind. The help and encouragement provided by Glendora
Kiwanians is crucial for students who are struggling academically.
Halloween Carnival October 31, 2016
Night at the Castle, Rubel Castle October 29, 2016
Interclub w/ Glendora Kiwaniannes September 7, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m.
My first remembrance about Kiwanis is when I attended my grandfathers Kiwanis club luncheon in San Bernardino at the age of 12 and believe it or not I still have his lapel pin. I have served as a member of the John Muir High School Key Club in Pasadena in High School; joined the Glendora Kiwanis Club in January 1963 and was sponsored by Walt Hodges; in 1966 I transferred my
membership to the Pico Rivera Kiwanis Club because I was appointed the manager of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce; in 1971 I transferred my membership back to the Glendora Kiwanis Club when I went to work for the City of Glendora. I have served on the Kiwanis Board of Directors numerous times as Club Secretary and Treasurer, Vice President, bulletin editor and in 1981 I served as Club President. During my tenure as Club Secretary, I was admonished by Senior member Gene Beckwith because my monthly activity reports to the Lt. Governor were way too accurate (aka: low) and needed to be juiced up. . message was received loud and clear and miraculously the club performance reports sky rocketed that very next month. My favorite Kiwanis story has to do with Mayor Joe Finkbiner and John Gordon. Mayor Joe had been bringing John as his guest to Kiwanis meetings and parties but John had not yet committed to join. In 1981 at my installation as President I primed two Lt. Governors seated next to me at the head table that a "surprise" induction was going to be conducted. After I had been officially inducted as President, I announced that as President I was about to conduct my first item of business. I invited John Gordon to the podium, nodded to the two Lt. Governors who ceremoniously arose and inducted John, shocked and jaw hanging wide open. Have you guessed who I am yet ?
Sept 7 5:30 pm Glendora Kiwanis Interclub with Glendora Kiwaniannes Continental Restaurant, 316 W. Route 66, Glendora
Sept 8 Kiwanis Breakfast Meeting Program: TBA
Sept 8 5:30 pm Social 6:00 pm Meeting
Div 35 Division Council Meeting (DCM)
Sept 15 Kiwanis Breakfast Meeting Program: Member Meeting Members—Getting to Know Carlo La Tasa
Sept 29 Kiwanis Breakfast Meeting Program: TBA
List of Upcoming Events Programming by Paul Heredia
Member Meeting Members Program by Pat Bushman
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Fun FactsFun FactsFun Facts The first Kiwanis club was
organized in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1915. In 1962, worldwide
expansion was approved, and today Kiwanis clubs
are active in every part of the world.
Kiwanis was coined from an American Indian phrase
“Nunc Kee-wanis,” which means, “we trade” or
“we share our talents.”
Kiwanis is one of the few organizations that offers membership to almost all
age groups.
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club,
no matter where in the world it’s located.
No two Kiwanis clubs look exactly the same. Clubs
should reflect their communities and their
members and should work to meet their needs.
Flexibility is key to a
successful club.
TBA
September 8, 2016 Meeting
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Events / Opportunities to Serve
Sept 6 Labor Day
Sept 10 5:30 pm Vehicle Preservation Fundraiser and Dinner, Glendora Historical Society 844 N. Live Oak Avenue, Glendora
Sept 11 9/11 Patriot Day Remembrance, Glendora Ministerial Association Glendora City Hall Flagpole and Military Memorial @ 6:00 p.m. Flags will be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day—National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Sept 11-17 Kiwanis Youth Protection Week (For more information click here)
Sept 12 Check-In 10:30 am Start 12:00 pm
1st Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Glendora Community Services Foundation Glendora Country Club Drive, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora
Sept 16 POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept 17 Constitution Day
Sept 18 Air Force Birthday
Oct 22 Kiwanis One Day moved to fourth Saturday in October
Nov Kiwanis Family Month (For more information click here.)
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KIWANIS ON THE MOVE
The Kiwanis Club of Glendora meets every Thursday at the picturesque Glendora Country Club located at 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 8:00 a.m. Weekly breakfast meetings are held for the purposes of education, fellowship, and pursuing the objectives of Kiwanis. This is a great opportunity to connect, give back, have fun, help the community and meet other people with shared interests. Interested in learning more or attending a meeting contact any Glendora Kiwanis member or email Rob Voors at [email protected].
Business Meetings held 1st Thursday of each Month
“Member Meeting Members” Meetings held 3rd Thursday of each Month
Meeting Highlights Our meeting was called to order by President La Shawn Butler. Our visitors this week were Recreation Supervisor Annie Warner and her son Daniel, Assistant Director of Shephard’s Pantry Craig Cerro and Rima Fields (John Fields wife). Announcements President Butler auctioned off Moscow mule mugs with the Kiwanis logo on it: Lucky recipients were Leonard Pihlak, Culver Heaton, Robert Davis and Tim Ferguson.
MEETING DETAILS
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Diane Norman provided an update on Saturday’s Installation Dinner at the Ludwick house Dave Culp circulated a sign-up sheet for members to sign up for Glendora Day at the Fair which included tickets, parade and parking. John Field commented on the blessings of September and explained that his parents, he and his lovely wife Rima and now his daughter who is getting married this Sunday all got married in September. John joyously joined the $100 Club. Karen provide overview of Barton Reading Program and the need for volunteers to tutor the students. Kathleen Sessman announced the purchase of her new car and thanked Dave Culp for reminding her to announce it on a “Fine Free Thursday.” President Butler directed Secretary Miller to create and bring to the next meeting a sign-up sheet for Barton Reading Program. Andrea Miller announced that Hacienda Heights Kiwanis Club is having Dodger Day on September 5; Pizza Rev on September 12. In addition, she announced that is time for the Annual Membership update and requested that all members log on to the Kiwanis International website and update their membership information. Robert Davis emphasized the importance of this and having current information in the system and highly encourage members to check contact information. Paul Lopez volunteered. . .ok so it was more like a
For the Month of August and September
Tony Miller ($50) and Leonard ($35) Exempt Badges
Cont. on page 7
Elaine Salamone Present
Ha! Ha! Jar
John Fields Donated $13 to Eliminate 50/50 draw Jackpot’s at $710
$$ FINE / DONATIONS / WINNINGS $$
BIRTHDAYS AND
ANNIVERSARIES
Member Birthdays: Dan Derby—Sept 1 Micahael Christensen—Sept 8
Jo Ann Sharp—Sept 8
Pat Bushman—Sept 26 Maria Gibson—Sept 30
Spouse Birthdays: Pat Rasmussen—Sept 14
Beverly Schutte—Sept 18
Wedding Anniversaries: Rix Skonberg and La Shawn Butler—Sept 5
Michael and Eva La Fond—Sept 24 Carlo and Barbara Latasa—Sept 26
peer pressured “voluntold” to serve as Kiwanis advisor to the Glen-dora High School Key Club.
Presentation of Check Monthly Business Meeting The Glendora Kiwanis monthly business meeting was called to order and a determination of quorum was confirmed. Administrative Meeting Reports were received from Secretary and Treasurer. Secretary announced minutes were not submitted for August because there was no quorum, that extra pins have been ordered and that she had emailed the report for August. Treasurer Murabito requested a membership roster from Secretary Miller, distributed admin account budget, provided an overview of the expenses for installation, amount of membership dues for this year, and membership discussed the continuing issue of the clubs budget having to subsidize breakfast meetings to cover costs. Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Dave Culp, seconded by Jim Ferguson to leave membership dues the same for this year but to redirect the $20 currently included in membership dues that is budgeted for the installation dinner to cover the cost of breakfast meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Project Meeting Project meeting report was received from Treasurer. Treasur-er Murabito announced that numbers for Flashback have not yet been recorded. Meetings were adjourned.
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Glendora Kiwanis 2015-16 Board Members
La Shawn Butler President
Rob Voors President Elect
Gene Murabito Treasurer
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Andrea Miller Secretary
Paul Heredia Vice President
Member Spotlight Cont. . . Meeting Details Cont. . . If you guessed none other than Glendora’s Mr. Historian Culver Heaton, you would be correct. Fun Facts for Glendora’s very own Historian Glendora Kiwanis Club back in the day: Met for lunch at the Glendora Women's club and lunch was $1.75.
Most fines were 25 or 50 cents and a $5 fine was unheard of.
A fancy banquet dinner was $2.50.
Club membership was around $100, suit and ties were expected on most occasions, and fines were collected mostly in "silver" and copper.
Back then members had to watch their seat because if a member made the mistake of standing up or leaving their “oh so comfortable” metal folding chair the chances were very good that when you sat back down there would be a VERY WET paper napkin waiting to greet your bottom, and their was absolutely no pity for the unfortunate member who was then forced to return to work with a big wet spot on the seat of his trousers and then add in the occasional wet spit wads observed flying through the air. Alas everything has its time and in 1971 all this fun and mischief ceased when the club moved to the fancy upholstered chairs at the Glendora Country Club.
Over the years Culver and the Club have been involved in lots of community projects including: organizing the annual Easter Sunrise Service on the athletic field of Brown Military Academy (now Church of the Open Door), constructing the 12 ton concrete cross on the hill which still stands, sponsored the Easter Egg Hunt in Finkbiner park starting in 1963, constructed exercise platforms in West Oaks Grove Park, helped build the restroom building at Gladstone Park, participated in reforestation planting of baby trees in the Angeles Forest, led community "clean up" project, was lead group for raising funds to build the Band Shell in West Oaks Grove park, and serve food on Halloween night and Snow Day's in Finkbiner Park. In more recent years Culver and his wife Wanda have been volunteers for the Barton reading program coaches. Culver has been a member of Kiwanis for over the past 53 years. He has sponsored numerous new members into the club many who remain with us today, and lets be honest he has even hunted down some newbies that initially couldn't be
active and brought them back into the folds. He has served as a mentor, a historian and for many a friend. He has always preached of the Kiwanis journey, the friends, bonds and connections you will forged and the benefit received will be in direct proportion to the time and effort each of us are willing to devote to the club, community and its projects and programs. Thank You Culver, for all you have done for Kiwanis and the Glendora community throughout the years.
Presentation of check to Annie Warner for 2016 Concerts in the Park
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Page 8
Patriotism Banner Patch
Initiated in 2006-07 by Lt. Governor Rona Lunde
Purpose: Increase patriotic spirit of Kiwanis
Club Members
Ways a Club can display patriotism:
To encourage more members to assist with
voter registration and poll working.
To encourage more members to vote.
To help members understand the symbolic
relevance of our national symbols and
heroes.
To educate members about historic facts
related to American patriotism, freedom and
liberty.
To encourage members to think about
patriotism for five minutes at each meeting.
Ways to Earn Points Validate that three club members have assisted with voter registration. Validate that three club members have worked
as precinct poll workers. Validate that 80% of club members eligible to
vote, voted in a local, state, or national election. Donate flags or funds to secure new American
flags for an entity in town that will fly it. Collect old flags and turn them over to the Boy
Scouts for retirement. Assist with toy collection for families whose
head of household is serving abroad in the military or lend financial assistance to the project. Write two patriotic articles either of historic
fact or recount a club member’s personal patriotic moment for the club’s newsletter. Sing a patriotic song at every club meeting –
two verses. Give a mini lesson on patriotism after the singing of a patriotic song. Schedule two club programs focused on some
form of patriotism. Sponsor a patriotic art contest for the local
schools and display the work in the local library. Assist with Constitution Week activities at your
local school district. Participate in My Soldier email
pen pal program. Lets show our support for our men
and women serving in
our military forces, it
is because of their
dedication and
sacrifices that we are
able to enjoy
our freedoms.
Patriot Day falls on September 11, commonly
known as ‘Nine-Eleven’ and is remembered globally as the anniversary of the catastrophic
terrorist attacks on the USA of September 11,
2001.
Embedded in the memories of everyone who lived through it, this was the
day four jet planes were hijacked and crashed into the New York World
Trade Center and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, causing the deaths
of 2,977 people. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was directed
at Washington DC, but its passengers bravely attempted to take back control and it crashed into a field
near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The large majority of those lost after the attacks on the Twin Towers were working at or above the
points of collision; thousands of people who had gone to work that morning like every other day, found
themselves suddenly stranded at the top of a burning skyscraper. A number made the choice to jump
from the flaming buildings rather than wait to be caught by the flames or for the building to collapse. No
one could forget the terrifying and heartbreaking stories and images captured by the news
footage of the day.
In the wake of the World Trade Center collisions, many brave men and women from the emergency services risked their lives to try to help rescue victims of the attacks, and of them 411 lost their own lives attempting to fight fires and rescue people.
Patriot Day is recognized by US law as the official day of remembrance for these tragic events, and has
been observed every year since. Each year on this day, American flags are flown at half-staff to honor
and commemorate those lives lost. The US President asks fellow Americans to observe a moment of silence at 8.46 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time of the first plane collision into the North Tower of
the World Trade Center.
While the events took place within the USA, the shock and grief experienced in response to the
attacks was shared across the globe, and for this reason Patriot Day will be observed not only in America, but all over the world.
9/11 Remembrance
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KIWANIS ON THE MOVE
Wh y K iwanis ? ? ? Wh y Serve ? ? ?Wh y K iwanis ? ? ? Wh y Serve ? ? ?
BECOME A MEMBER
To Impact Your Community Kiwanians are proactive men and women who believe that positive impact in their community is the way to build a stronger community. They are involved in reaching out and serving others. Through projects that directly impact the quality of the lives of Glendora youth and community. Glendora Kiwanis Club members are at the forefront in making a difference in the city. To Increase Your Social and Business Network The Kiwanis Club of Glendora is also a living, breathing, and active network of personal contacts. Kiwanians are people who are connected; connected to business leaders, creative entrepreneurs, elected officials, and other people of influence. Interaction with members at club meetings, service projects and various social functions are conducive to building meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. Other benefits
Personal satisfaction in helping to improve lives. Learn about special programs, projects, or organizations at each meeting.
Fellowship and networking. Develop leadership skills.
Have FUN!!!
You get out of Kiwanis what you put into it. We ask our members to do best they can for the good of the club and
their own personal growth. Kiwanis will be what you make of it.
How Does Kiwanis Benefit our Community? The Eliminate Project
Stanton School Partnership in Reading Relay for Life
Eye-Das Award college scholarships
Meetings and Club Leadership Meetings are held every Thursday at the picturesque Glendora Country Club located at 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora at 7:00 a.m. Our meetings are typically one hour, include a great breakfast, regular guest speakers on a variety of interesting topics, and of course conducting the primary business of improving the lives of children and community in the greater Glendora area! The camaraderie shared by club members during meetings and during community events is good-natured and infectious – come see for yourself! Drop us a line! Email us at Rob [email protected] and we’ll contact you with further details. It is a great opportunity to connect, give back, have fun, help the community and meet other people with shared interests.
We look forward to seeing you.
“FROM THE MEMBERSHIP”
KIWANIS GLENDORA needs your HELP ! ! !
Interested in investing in these programs with tax deductible donation, email
[email protected] Please specify on the check the specific program or event.
INTERESTED in becoming a Member or attending a meeting ? ? ?
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Sept 3 Kiwanis International Update will arrive
Sept 11-17 Kiwanis Youth Protection Week
Oct 1 2016-17 Kiwanis year begins
Oct 22 Kiwanis One Day
Nov
Nov 15 Deadline to submit Kiwanis-family grant requests. Click here for more information.
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