Home Club of the Van Rensselaer Division Lt. Governor Chester A. Melius, Jr.

Meets 6:30 PM Mondays at The Lakeview Inn Restaurant
President Alison M. Greene                                                                                                                           Secretary David E. Booker
President-Elect Robert R. Loveridge                                                                                                   Treasurer Robert S. Pasquarelli
Vice-President Joseph M. Behson                                                                                             Immediate Past Pres Kathy Evensen

Sandpiper  Editor Margaret Weiss

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barbara K. Fioravanti, E. Kenneth James, William M. Whipple

 James M. Colabelli, Fred Jeschke, Kelly L. Stone

Christopher R. Blais, Ron Wagner, Eve Ward

MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2006

PRESIDENT Alison M. Greene presiding

GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Chet Melius

GUESTS:  Interclub from Hoosick Falls (IPDLG Jean Andrick, Malcolm Brownell, Larry Baker & PLG Joe Ruggerio); Columbia HS Key Club members and guests; Averill Park HS Key Club members and guests, including Advisor Chris Blais’ wife Robin and mother Margaret and as a guest of Chris, Amanda Miller, co-owner of the Java Net Beanery

Hoosick Falls Inter-club (left to right) IPDLG Jean,Larry Baker,  SLKC's Fred Wurtemberger, PLG Joe Ruggerio & Malcolm Brownell	Kelly with Amanda Miller	SLKC's John Brownrigg talking to (l to r) Margart Blais, Robin, Chris & Conor	Our many Key Club guests

WELCOME BACK Sandpiper Ed Peg Weiss from Florida

ANNOUNCEMENTS

·         Prayers are requested for Bob Pasquarelli’s mother who is in the hospital.

·         Interclub Chair Fred Wurtemberger reported 7 SLKs attended the Division Council at Cambridge Valley.

·         Columbia Key Club is raising money for World Hunger.

·         Averill Park Key Club is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, April 13^th to benefit the “Shave Mr. Blais” fund—actually the Alzheimer’s Fund.

·         Sec Booker advised that delegates to the International Convention must be selected at the April 24^th SLK meeting.

·         Both Key Clubs presented LG “Joe’s Dad” with a hot pink tee shirt, and a green one to Barb, which they promptly modeled.  On the back was “Service Starring You.”  Thanks for advice and help were expressed to Mr. Blais, Mr. Hall, Ms. Andrick, & Mrs. Fioravanti.

PROGRAM  --  INSTALLATION OF 2006-2007 OFFICERS OF BOTH KEY CLUBS

          The Key Club pledge was recited by all, and remarks were heard from KC Lt Gov Megan Sanzo (Col), and outgoing presidents Elizabeth Spink (Col) & Erika Moore (AP).  The retiring officers were thanked for their service, and the incoming officers were introduced and installed.  For Columbia Key Club (24 members), President Elizabeth Spink, Vice President Melissa Hahn, Secretary Jasmine Pagan, Treasurer Chelsea Johnson, Publicity Julie Michels.

For Averill Park Key Club (44 members), President Laurel Zimmer, Vice President Connor Blais, Secretary Beth Derdarian, Treasurer Marlee Blasenheim, Publicity & Web Grace Rosenberg, Project Coordinator Drew Edmonds.

Lt. Gov. Megan and IPDLG Elizabeth     (right) SLKC's "Mr. Hall" with the newest G. Harold Martin Fellow Elizabeth

Both incoming presidents made remarks.  Beth Spink (Col) introduced their new advisor, James Driscoll.  Laurel Zimmer (AP) said their goal for the new year was 2000 hours of community service for the club. 

NY District Key Club Chair Dale Hall presented IPDLG Elizabeth Counterman with the Harold Martin Fellowship Award (plaque & medal) for her outstanding service.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: We sang to Chet who was not only present for the Birthday Serenade, but joined by Hoosick Falls Kiwanians Malcolm Brownell and Joe Ruggiero (both with April birthdays) absent for their song were Fred Jeschke, Dick Johnsen and Bob Pasquarelli.  Celebrating his April Anniversary is Dale (and Phyllis) Hall.  For desert we all had some of Eve's Carrot Cake.

Birthdays - Malcolm Brownell, "Joe's Dad" & Joe Ruggerio                                        Eve's Carrot Cake                                                            Anniversaries -Dale Hall

HAPPY DOLLARS

$        Dale Hall issued a challenge to the Club for money for the “Shave Mr. Blais” fund and promised to doubly match all contributions.  This resulted in $139.35 collected, to which Dale added $350!  {We wonder who wants this “unveiling” more, the kids or SLKs!}

$        Peg, for a wonderful 6 weeks in sunny Florida, including an exciting Daytona 500 NASCAR race, and a very happy visit with the VanPraags.  KVP sends his greetings, and reports that the hurricane damage is almost all repaired!  Again!!

$        Booker, for no more double duty as secretary AND Sandpiper editor!  6 whole weeks!!

$        Chris Blais, for the Boston Red Sox winning their opening game, for Columbia’s new advisor Mr. Driscoll, and for SLK’s terrific support of two Key Clubs!

$        Barb:  So proud of both these outstanding Key Clubs!

$        “Joe’s Dad” aka “Pinky” aka LtG Chet, for two great Key Clubs, AND Joe’s 1^st week of the new go-kart season was rained out!  I’m not ready yet!

$        PLG Jean:  Attended the New England District meeting—they want Dave back—no way!!

$        CKC Pres Elizabeth Spink, for Lt Gov Megan Sanzo and a great year!

$        KC Connor Blais, for Mr. Melius and his PINK shirt!

$        John Brownrigg wanted to know when and where the shaving would take place—at APHS, ASAP after the $5000 goal is reached.  SLK will be invited.  Botsy, the Shaver Designate, is worried because he heard that back when Chris USED to shave, he did it in the SHOWER!

DOOR PRIZES:  #1,  jars of homemade jelly donated by Barb, was won by Brownrigg, who promptly auctioned them off, raising $10 more for the “Shave” fund!

                          #2, a yellow Key Club tee shirt, was won by Robin Blais, who sold it to Chet, who HATES PINK, for $10 more to the “Fund”!  {Even after all these years, Robin has never seen Chris’ bare face!}    

50/50 for $40 was won by Pres Alison!

MEGA 50/50 worth $299.50 keeps growing!  Jim Rogers picked the 3 of Diamonds from 32 cards!           

NEXT WEEK   PROGRAM:  Mikki McSherry presents Glen Wallace, District Chairman for

APRIL 10                                    The Mahikan District, Boy Scouts of America

  Our Troop 526 will be invited to attend

                   GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Joe Cybulski

APRIL 17                 PROGRAM:  Woodie Hacker, “Skiing in Switzerland”   

                             GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Bob Pasquarelli

APRIL 24                 PROGRAM:  Bob Rosenberger presents Dr Phil Catalano   

                             GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Angelo Patti

MAY 1                     PROGRAM:  Kelly Stone, Co-chair Youth Services

                                      BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING   

                             GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Bruce Perry

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

          “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”     Karl Barth

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

ROLL CALL:  All officers & directors present except Pasquarelli, Jeschke, & James

SECRETARY’S MINUTES:  Approved as read

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Balance $25, 089.40

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

Interclubs (Fred W):  3 out.  Still need one to Castleton.

Senior Services (Trupia):  Luncheon for 84; Medicare Seminars; Blood Clinic 5/20.

Social (Eve):  ValleyCats baseball game planned.

Sponsored Youth (Barb):  Attended KC Dist Conv, Divisional, & both Key Clubs’ meetings.

Ways & Means (Loveridge):  2 SummerFest meetings, theme “Youth Today, Leaders Tomorrow”,

     Dates set for July 20, 21, 22, 23.

Young Children Priority #1 (Tysiak):  Planning tour of KPTU for April or May.

Youth Services (Behson):  3 APHS students presented with certificates from DEA for computers;

                                      Kamp Kiwanis paperwork; Key Leader selections; Dissipated Eight

                                      Concert from Middlebury College set for Saturday April 29^th.

OLD BUSINESS

          Change criteria for $300 Club Founders Award to “Key Club officer for 1 year OR work 75 hours of service during the senior year”—APPROVED.

NEW BUSINESS

• Leaves of Absence APPROVED for Besch 5/1-6/30 for travel; for Greene 7/1-8/1 to England; for Hall 4/10-5/10 for surgery.

• Support for Key Club Intl Convention:  $400 for Lt Gov Megan Sanzo from Sponsored Youth, and $200 for PLG Elizabeth Counterman from Community Services APPROVED.

• Suggestion from Chris Blais to plan Key Club activities on nights when no Board meeting, to enable visiting with our guests.

DIVISION NEWS:  Kileen Davies (Troy Club) is new Lt Gov for next year.

                                Gail Leva (Hoosick Falls Club) is Lt Gov-Elect.

                                Next Council meeting is Tuesday May 23^rd at Hoosick Falls CC.

DISTRICT:  Next convention is in Saratoga Springs from September 7^th – 10^th.

INTERNATIONAL:  Convention in Montreal June 28 – July 2; group travel on train?

                                      Delegates to be chosen April 24^th.

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