Meets 6:30 PM Mondays at The Lakeview Inn Restaurant

President Robert R. Loveridge                                                                                                                     Secretary David E. Booker

President-Elect Joseph M. Behson                                                                                                         Treasurer Robert S. Pasquarelli

Vice President Gerald Tysiak                                                                                                        Immediate Past Pres Alison M. Greene

Sandpiper Editor Margaret Weiss

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James M. Colabelli, Manfred Jeschke, Kelly Stone

Christopher R. Blais, Roland B. Wagner, Eve M. Ward

Bryce M. Cutler, James E. Rogers, Sarah M. Tripp

MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2007

PRESIDENT Robert R. Loveridge presiding

GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Bob Pasquarelli

GUEST of the PR Committee, Dee Erickson of The Advertiser Shown PR Chair Joe Cybulski with Dee Erickson

ADDITIONAL REPORT FROM MIDYEAR CONFERENCE by Pres Bob, adorned in full regalia as Chief Full of Bull from the Village People Tribe, YMCA Branch:  Pleased to be able to attend a Conference so close to home.  Attended several workshops that were very informative.  Best part of the Conference was meeting people from other clubs and learning of their activities and projects.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø       INTERCLUBS:  a) DIVISION COUNCIL next Tuesday, March 13^th at Cambridge Valley.  Signed up to attend are Pres Bob, Treasurer Bob, Sec Dave, IPLG Chet, IPP Alison, Jim Rogers, Eve, and Peg.  Carpool leaves from Millers @ 4:30 PM.      

      b) GOVERNOR’S DINNER Tuesday, March 20^th at Franklin Terrace, Campbell Ave, Troy (formerly Mario’s).  $35pp, choice of Stuffed Chicken Breast, Stuffed Sole, or Prime Rib—RSVP no later than Fri 3/9 to Sec Dave, w/ check payable to Van Rensselaer Division.  Signed up so far are Pres Bob, Treasurer Bob, Pres-Elect Joe, Sec Dave, Jim & Joanne Rogers, and Peg Weiss.

          GUESTS ARE MOST WELCOME!

Ø         GET WELL WISHES to Ken James who is experiencing cardiac problems, and is in consultation with specialists to determine the course of treatment.       

Ø         ANNUAL SENIOR LUNCHEON this Thursday, March 8^th at Church of the Covenant at 10 AM:  volunteers are Weiss, Dorr, James, Rogers, Meislin, Wagner, Booker, and Trupia.

Ø         Reminder from PLG Jean Andrick:  Van Rensselaer Division ITALY TRIP reservations deadline rapidly approaching.  See Dave Booker for further information.

Ø         From Castleton Club:  Takeout Chicken BBQ this Sunday, March 11^th.  For reservations call Cliff Southworth at 732-2644.

Ø         From Rensselaer Club:  All You Can East Breakfast this Sunday, March 11^th at Rensselaer Middle High School from 8 AM to 12 Noon, $7 adults, $6 students & seniors, $4 kids.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD to Bill Whipple for 14 years!  Congratulations, Bill! (Bill is shown right receiving his Perfect Attendance Tab.)

MARCH BIRTHDAYS:  Joe Grillo, Bruce Perry, Kevin Smith, and Bill Whipple

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES:  Doug & Gretchen Baldrey

Since Bill was the only celebrant present, we sang to him alone, and Eve’s carrot cake was superb!

PROGRAM

         Pres Bob introduced PR Committee Chair Joe Cybulski to our usual underwhelming ovation.

Joe explained the importance of keeping the community informed of our activities.  We seek their help in sponsorship, so they need to understand why we need them.  Then Joe introduced Dee Pierce Erickson from The Advertiser, thanking them for all their help on our behalf, and presented her with two plaques, one for her personal help, and one for the complete Advertiser staff.  Dee responded with praise for the civic-minded administration of our local paper, especially founder Al Hayner and editor Alyson Regan, who have always championed free speech and exchange of ideas and opinions.  She then also thanked the club for the support given to her late dad, Phil Pierce, our last charter member, and to her mom Edna. 

          Joe Cub then distributed a geographic journalistic quiz to test our abilities to match up newspapers with their respective cities.  We were not exactly outstanding, but Bryce Cutler had the most correct answers, and was the winner of a NY Lottery ticket.  If he wins, he will have LOTS of friends!

HAPPY DOLLARS

$       Chris:  Wednesday National Honor Society dinner netted the kids $2000, and I WON EVE’S CAKE!

$       Jerry, for Jim Rogers’ Advertiser article on Bells of Life for the KPTU, and Joe Cub’s articles, Kiwanis Korner was in the Advertiser, and the other one in the latest ESKiwanian.

$       Joe Behson:  I am now a media literacy consultant – check out the number of time I am quoted in an article at corrections.com.

$       Dale Hall, for my picture in the ESK, and I am finally off my leave of absence!

$       Joe Cub:  Thanks for paying attention, and for Dee’s award!

$       Woodie:  This year was my 22^nd trip to the Alps!  (Europe, not the one on Rt 43!)

$       Jim C:  2 weeks ago I received my lucky 13 pin for perfect attendance, and intended to return the #12 last week, but when I started my truck, it responded with a BIG BANG!  It had lost the exhaust system!  I obviously didn’t clean out my pipes, and I missed last week’s meeting.  Got it fixed, and can now control my gas!

$       Kathy:  Update on Derrick’s progress on the Appalachian Trail.  As of 9:30 tonight, he had covered 300 miles, starting out at 170 lbs, now down to 152 lbs!  They have passed the Smoky Mtns.  While resting in a parking area, felt like they were in a petting zoo, because tourists and spectators gave them cheese, bread, and other snacks when they learned of the accomplishments and goal of their group!

$       Peg:  I have some “Grandma bragging”!  Got to baby-sit and play with my new GREAT-granddaughter this week, and learned that my 13 year old granddaughter had her long thick hair cut and donated to “Locks of Love”, making me very proud of her!

DOOR PRIZE, provided by Joe Cub, was won by Chris Blais!

50/50 for $26 was won by Banker Bryce Cutler!

MEGA 50/50 worth $351.50 foiled SLK again—Jim Rogers picked the 5 of Clubs from the remaining 30 cards!  Right suit, wrong card!

NEXT WEEK    PROGRAM:  Mikki McSherry presents Liz Finn from the AP Schools Service

MARCH 12                                  Learning Program

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Botsy Rosenberger

MARCH 19                PROGRAM:  Alison Greene – A Recent SLKC Year In Review   

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Gary Meislin 

MARCH 26               PROGRAM:  Angelo Patti - Kevin Walsh: Residential Services for Children

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Chet Melius

APRIL 2                   PROGRAM:  Fred Wurtemberger

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Joe Cybulski

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK   “The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.”  Frederick Douglass

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

ROLL CALL:  All officers and directors present except Stone and Tripp

SECRETARY’S MINUTES approved

TREASURER’S REPORT balance of $42,082.32  {Time for a new presidential limo?}

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMUNITY SERVICE (Kathy):  signs used twice, received 160 “Care Critters” from Eve to have Kiwanis logos sewed on before being given to SL Ambulance, Doors of Hope food twice

INTERCLUBS (Fred W):  1 out to Hoosick Falls

PUBLIC RELATIONS (Joe C):  KPTU articles in Advertiser, Empire State Kiwanian

SPONSORED YOUTH (Barb):  Both Key Clubs very active, meetings attended by sponsors, $110 given to AP for District Convention, AP held election

YOUTH SERVICES (Alison):  sponsored 1 student to Kamp Kiwanis

OLD BUSINESS

1. New Sign Committee still working

2. Auxiliary Members Committee still working

3. Kiwanis International “One Day of Service Throughout the World” is April 7^th {Holy Saturday—poor choice!}.  Special tee shirts on sale for $5.  Possible projects—Highway Cleanup or Daffodil Sale for Cancer Society.  Decide next BOD meeting on April 2^nd.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Joint partnership with SL Center for the Arts to allow mutual exchange of advertising all events of an artistic nature for both groups—APPROVED.

2. Request from Rensselaer County Explorer Post (Sheriff’s Dept) for assistance buying uniforms for the many new members they have accepted.  $200 APPROVED.

3. Request via Community Services Committee for aid to Hubbard family whose home was burned out.  $300 APPROVED.

4. Proposal from Membership Committee for annual award in memory of Charter Member Phil Pierce to SLKiwanian who sponsors the most new members in a given administrative year (minimum of 2).  APPROVED in concept.  Details to be worked out in committee for recommendation to the Board.

5. Girl Scout Troop 469 requests speaker(s) at next meeting on Sat Mar 10 at COC from 10-12 to explain Kiwanis’ activities for alleviating hunger.  Pres Bob, IPLG Chet, Kathy to attend.

6. Social Committee announces informal gathering at JavaNet Beanery Fri Mar 30 from 7 PM.  Signup sheet to circulate next week.  Snacks/drinks to be available from Pablo.

7. Tents requested by Salem UMC for Sept 8 Fair APPROVED.  Responsible Kiwanian Woodie Hacker.

8. Request from Young Child Priority #1 to fund 2 Pediatric Fellows up to $600 from Admin Fund APPROVED.

9. Board informed by Community Services of $150 donation to support SLCA/CTP June production APPROVED.

10. Leaves of Absence requested by Kelly Stone from Feb 19-Mar 31 (other commitment), and by Fred Jeschke from Mar 5 up to two years (educational) APPROVED.

11. Governor’s Gift:  donation of $50 to KPTU in his name APPROVED.

12. Reimbursement of $60 each to 2 registered members at Midwinter Conference APPROVED.  $180 balance of budgeted $300 to donated to Jean Andrick’s campaign for Gov-Elect APPROVED. 

13. Request from Miller Hill/Sand Lake School for support for new playground equipment.  Prefer to supply manpower for fundraiser rather than cash, but a program presentation will be requested by SLK before decision.

DIVISION NEWS:  Next Council meeting March 13^th at Cambridge Valley at 6 PM

DISTRICT NEWS:  Governor’s Official Visit March 20^th at Franklin Terrace, Troy

INTERNATIONAL NEWS:  One Day of Service April 7^th

PAY THE BILLS AUTHORIZATION

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