MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006
PRESIDENT-ELECT Robert R.
Loveridge presiding
INVOCATION by
Bob Pasquarelli |
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GUESTS: |
of Lt Gov Chet, Johan
Van Der Klerk of the Netherlands |
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of Jim Rogers, Ken
Noland, prospective member on his 3rd visit |
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of Pres-Elect Bob, his
dad and former SLK, Ray Loveridge |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Lt Gov Chet introduced
Herr Van Der Klerk and his unfortunate story. Johan, who has close family
ties to Rotary Intl, was camping at Niagara Falls, and was robbed of all his
belongings, including his passport! With the little money he still had
he was able to make his way to Schenectady, where family friends reside,
only to learn that they were on vacation in Germany! He got in touch
with the Albany Chamber of Commerce. Unable to reach anyone in
Rotary, they placed a call to his parents. While he was talking to his
father, the Chamber's Director was able to hear Johan's mother (a Kiwanian)
shout out in the background "Try Kiwanis!" She remembered speaking to
Chet a week before, and that he is a Kiwanian and contacted him. Our magnanimous Lt Gov took
the 24 year old in, gave him a
place to stay, a bed to sleep in and two showers (the first 45 minutes long
while Meg laundered the clothing). Because it was Monday Chet brought
Johan to our meeting for dinner. When the club learned of his tale,
without hesitation we provided him with sufficient funds to reach his
embassy in Washington. There he will be aided by his ambassador with a new passport
and arrangements so he can go home! We wish you well, Johan, and a
safe trip! |
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All Valley Cats
tickets have been distributed. |
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15 MEMBERS STILL OWE
DUES! |
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Our waitress Shannon
will leave in 2 weeks for Disney School in FL, to train for marketing to
corporate guests of Disney. She hopes to be back in January. Good luck;
we’ll miss you! |
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DIVISION COUNCIL
MEETING THIS WED AT CASTLETON AMBULANCE BLDG: going are Chet & Meg, Booker,
Pasquarelli, Peg and Alison. |
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Peanut Days #2: Sat &
Sun @ Millers, gave away 12 boxes with SummerFest fliers, collected $100 in
donations. Thanks to Booker, Meislin, Patton, Blais, Martinez, Melius &
Loveridge! |
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Sec Dave presented
information on the Service Learning contract. This organization has worked
with schools, and wishes to have one of our members on its advisory board
for a 3-year term. They have stated that they are in favor of a Builders
Club and will assist with its formation. Vote of the members was
affirmative. Contacts are Pete & Liz Finn. |
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Eve announced that our
SummerFest recovery PICNIC will be at 6PM Mon July 31 at none other than our
favorite place, Butler Park! Bring a dish to share. Signup please for a
count. |
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Bob Pasquarelli sent
around a signup sheet for HELPERS IN THE FOOD TENT, one of the “biggies” of
SummerFest, and lots of help is needed! Even if you haven’t signed for a
specific time, if you’re available, please give us a hand, especially during
the busy time Sat. |
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Peg presented a
newspaper article announcing that our Averill Park post office will be
renamed in honor of our own local hero, Major Quamo, and that one of the 3
“movers & shakers” which helped bring this about is our own Jeff Lawrence! |
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Booker updated us on
our ailing members:
KVP is home, “drain free at last!”, feeling much
better, especially since the Yankees have been winning!
No news from Dale Hall hopefully means good news.
Stan Supkis is still on chemotherapy.
Edna Pierce has progressed so that she is home at
the Eddy & getting rehab there.
Phil unfortunately is still in Critical Care,
weak & doing poorly, has been on dialysis for kidney failure,
but is responding somewhat to medication. |
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Eve circulated a
basket for $ donations towards flowers for Edna Pierce, (Phil can’t have
any), and SLKs were very generous. We want her to know both she and our
beloved Charter Member are very much in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Our former waitress,
Denise Herman, is in Albany Med’s Critical Care, with a combination of
serious problems. |
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The Girl Scouts are
trying to raise money to go as a troop to Hershey, PA. It was voted to give
them space for a booth at SummerFest. |
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HELP needed @ DOORS OF
HOPE next TUES JULY 25 @ 10AM to unload food from trucks. Please, just
COME! |
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PERFECT ATTENDANCE
AWARD |
presented to Eve Ward
for 5 years! Congratulations!
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SUMMERFEST ROUNDUP
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conducted by Colonel
Loveridge |
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Signup sheet passed
for shifts to sell ride tickets. |
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Large full color
posters – PLEASE POST THEM EVERYWHERE! |
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Books of 50/50 raffle
tickets – SELL NOW and also in the Food Tent! |
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Emergency services are
set to go. Police to patrol all night to protect booths and property. |
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FOOD TENT – most help
needed. Also need coolers, lead cords, Botsy’s stove. All supplies will
come from Millers. Pepsi, water, rolls—all donated. |
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Barb/Entertainment:
need canopy tents. Bands play from 6 to 10 PM. |
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SLKs and/or TRUCKS
meet at Butler Park Fri @ 9AM to get equipment from barn to park. |
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Parade starts @
11:30AM from SL Elementary School. Bob Reiter to supply flag. SL Chorale
to sing several patriotic pieces at flag raising, approximately at 12:30PM. |
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Trophies ordered via
Joe Behson are here. Joe B & Jim Colabelli will oversee the 11-hour tennis
tournament at the high school. Affiliation with US Tennis Association next
year? |
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Rides (Coleman) are
already at the park. To start Thurs from 5-10PM. Day campers will have
wristbands on Fri; will be available to the public on Sun PM for unlimited
riding. |
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Crafters so far 32,
probably will be up to 40. Ken James will stay all night for security. |
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Logistics: Jim Rogers
reports we have walkie-talkies, dumpsters, porta-johns, plus a sink with
hoses for supply & drainage. Will need soap & paper towels, hoses, &
trashcans. |
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Due to other Kiwanis
duties, Booker will be absent
for SF and will instruct
his substitute in logistics pertaining to the fireworks show. |
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Ecumenical Church
Service on stage Sun @ 9:30AM. Rides not to begin until 11:30! |
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Musical Concert Sun
evening to begin at 4PM. |
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Col L’s Sheriff’s Dept
workers to do cleanup detail Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon @ 8AM. |
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HAPPY DOLLARS
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Eve, for a wonderful
week in Maine, despite the bad storms. “A day in Maine is better than a
week in New York!” |
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Chet, for a generous
SL Kiwanis Club, helping a guest in our country recoup his losses! |
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Peg, for a terrific
haircut from Botsy, including his Magic Vacuum treatment! |
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Botsy: I’m down to 8
nuts! Finished painting my shop, and was told I was a better painter than a
barber! And for the $50 tip from Peg for the extra service! {And it
was worth every penny I paid for it, too!} |
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Bryce Cutler presented
checks, $100 from Burden Lake CC, and $1000 from Key Bank! |
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Jim Rogers, for Ken
Noland’s 3rd visit, and welcome back Ray Loveridge! |
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Bob Pasquarelli, for a
great night taking the grandkids to the Valley Cats game—and they won—in the
10th inning! |
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DRAWINGS
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DOOR PRIZE, an IOU
from the Colonel, was won by Barb! |
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50/50 for $24, was
ALSO won by Barb! |
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MEGA 50/50, now grown
to $532, will keep growing! John Glasser picked the Jack of Spades from the
remaining 20 cards! {Better come back soon, KVP!!} |
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SCHEDULE
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THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN
JULY 20, 21, 22, 23 – SUMMERFEST AT BUTLER PARK |
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NEXT WEEK MONDAY, JULY
24 – NO MEETING – RELAX! |
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WED JULY 26 VALLEY
CATS VS JAMESTOWN AT BRUNO STADIUM |
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MON JULY 31
RECUPERATION PICNIC WITH MUSIC AT BUTLER PARK 6pm –
ALL
GUESTS INVITED, but make your reservations with Eve, and bring a dish to
share! |
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SUN AUG 6 GOV
VISIT PICNIC @ THE CROSSINGS, COLONIE, 12 NOON
RSVP to Chet by 7/28 – Bring a side dish to share |
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MON AUG 7
PROGRAM: Joe Trupia, Senior Services Chair/BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE: Bill Whipple |
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MON AUG 14
PROGRAM: Angelo Patti
GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE: Ken Van Praag |
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WEEKLY SPIRITUAL
THOUGHT |
“Excellence is the
gradual result of always striving to do better.”
NBA Coach Pat Riley |
