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 Peg Weiss

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 James M. Colabelli, Fred Jeschke, Kelly L. Stone

Christopher R. Blais, Ron Wagner, Eve Ward
Bryce E. Cutler, Sarah M. Parslow, James E. Rogers

MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2006  

PRESIDENT Robert R. Loveridge presiding

GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Ken VanPraag

PRESENTATION:  With an admonition to the members of the House Committee to carefully guard our regalia each meeting to prevent misappropriation, {such as the Hoosick Falls interclub taking our gavel at last week’s installation}, Sec Dave presented Chair Dudley Dorr with a miniature gavel.  “Deciding it needed cleaning, they put it through the washer and dryer, and it shrunk!”  Dave then gave Pres Bob our real gavel, returned to our interclub at their installation last week!  Overcome with emotion at yet another touching Kiwanis moment, Pres Bob related his rewarding experience volunteering at the Salt Lake City Olympics, which was surpassed only by the joy of receiving, upon his installation as president of SLK, the HUGE GOLD Kiwanis ring which he proudly wears on its red, white, & blue ribbon around his neck!  {applause as it was withdrawn!}  

WELCOME BACK, Joe Trupia!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø          INTERCLUBS made:

o                     10/3 Tues Hoosick Falls Installation:  Booker, Pasquarelli, Ward, Weiss, KVP

o                     10/4 Wed Castleton Installation:  Booker, Loveridge, Weiss, KVP

              INTERCLUBS to go:

o                     10/10 Tues Cambridge Installation:  Booker, Evensen, Trupia, Wurtemberger

o                     10/19 Thurs Rensselaer Installation 6:30 @ Country Grove, Rt 4 across from

    HVCC:  Booker, Colabelli, Loveridge, McSherry

o                     10/25 Wed Troy Installation & 90^th Anniversary Celebration, 6PM @ Franklin

    Terrace (fmly Mario’s):  Booker, Loveridge, KVP, Weiss, Wurtemberger

Ø          FOOD TRAILER/SOCCER:  Chet reported a profit of $981.54 so far.  Volunteers needed for the last two Sundays in October.  Call 674-8907 or e-mail cmelius@nycap.rr.com. 

SUN OCT 15            11AM-2PM                                            2PM-5PM

Fred Jeschke                                        Fred Jeschke

                            Ron Wagner                                         Skip Patton

                            Betty                                                  Ken James

SUN OCT 22            Help needed                                         Ron Wagner

                            Help needed                                         Jim Colabelli

                            Help needed                                         Help needed

Ø          COMMUNITY SERVICES:

o                     DOORS OF HOPE Food Pantry Tues 10/17 @ 10AM to unload trucks:  Kathy and Ken Noland could use some help.

o                     ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY TRASHBUSTERS will clean Rt 351 this Sat 10/14.  Meet  at Arlington House @ 9AM with work gloves:  Blais, Brownrigg, Dorr,

 Fioravanti, James, Loveridge, plus Key Clubbers.

o                     BUTLER PARK BEAUTIFICATION should finish this Sat with Key Club help.

Ø       WAYS & MEANS:  Joe Behson announced a short SummerFest meeting next week following the regular meeting.  Contracts in works for fireworks, rides, and major band.

Ø       NEW WEB SITE:  Sec Dave announced a shorter and easier way to access our web site. SandLakeKiwanis.org should also appear on our large signs.  Kevin Smith has promised us bulletin board space at Millers, to be used for the education of the public, announcing of new members, etc.  Call John Brownrigg with any other ideas.

Ø       Jim Colabelli announced a “chance to expose yourself” and enjoy some “little sweet things” at a Live Auction to be held at Church of the Covenant Sat Nov 4^th.   Fine art, sports and music memorabilia can be previewed at 7PM with the auction to begin at 8PM.  Admission is $10pp, $15/couple, including hors d’oeuvres & beverages.  Advance purchase is preferred.  For more information call Carol Stacy at 674-5498.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS:  Joe Cybulski & Bob Reiter, both absent  OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES:  Chet & Meg Melius 29 yrs and Bill & Betty Jean Whipple 42 yrs!           We sang (?) to both the Meliuses and the Whipples, and enjoyed Eve’s delicious apple cake!

PROGRAM

          Peg Weiss, Club Bulletin Chair, outlined the purpose of publishing a weekly bulletin, and how we can make it better and more meaningful to our members.  The Sandpiper has rarely missed a weekly publication in too many years to count.  Whenever there has been a meeting, there has been a Sandpiper.  It has won excellence awards for several consecutive years, both for print and e-mail.  Because a bulletin’s main purpose is COMMUNICATION, we keep trying to find ways to entice you to READ it!  Lacking the unique sense of humor possessed by the previous editor, we try to enhance the paper so it will pique your interest.  Those who receive it electronically benefit from Dave’s talent with pictures and music.  We are open to suggestions from you at all times.  Previous programs have dealt with cost in time and money.  Mailing expense has been reduced by e-mail.  At present I mail only 15 copies.  We think The Sandpiper could better serve the club if each committee chair would use it for their individual purposes.  We will happily print your messages, if you please submit them in writing to me on Monday evenings.  Give me the signup sheets after they have circulated, and I will print the details of schedules, volunteers, etc, and mail the sheets back to you.  People sign up for work, but frequently forget times, dates, etc.  This could be a reminder to everyone.  This is especially true for ongoing projects such as the Food Trailer, Trashbusters, Doors of Hope, program assignment commitments, interclubs, and especially for the Education & Membership Committee.  Pres Bob has a goal of educating ourselves in the history and traditions of the club.  Work with him in presenting items of interest each week—we will print it!  At present there are only two members of the Club Bulletin Committee, and we could use some intermittent help.  When I am absent, it is very difficult for Dave to take notes in addition to his secretarial duties at each meeting.  Jim Colabelli has graciously offered to help, and we could use a backup or two, just to take notes—Dave will type and print.  Thanks!

HAPPY DOLLARS

$       Fred W, for Eve’s great cake once again, and also for a fantastic trip to the Adirondacks!

$       Barb, for the fun of attending my 45^th high school reunion in Westfield, MA, and hearing that distinctive Boston drawl once again from one of my former teachers!

$       Kevin Smith:  Here’s $5 for George Steinbrenner!

$       Jim Colabelli, for the two absolutely glorious days we’ve had!

$       Chet, for Joe’s last weekend race, at Argyle!

$       Jim Rogers, for the enjoyment of visit from friends from Berlin, Germany—we’re going to Maine tomorrow!

$       Gary:  My youngest son Scott phoned to say he got married in Iowa!

$       Joe Behson:  attended my oldest grandson’s 13^th birthday party in New Jersey!

DOOR PRIZE, a giant Hershey kiss provided by Peg, was won by Barb!

50/50 for $25 was won by Booker!

MEGA 50/50, grown to $76.50, will keep growing.  Eve drew the 3 of Spades from 47 cards left!

NEXT WEEK    PROGRAM:  John Glasser presents Judy Rowe, Town Historian

OCT 16         GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Chris Blais

OCT 23         PROGRAM:  Joe Cybulski – MEET THE CANDIDATES

                   GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Frank Breselor

OCT 30         PROGRAM:  Gary Meislin

                   GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  John Brownrigg

NOV 6           PROGRAM:  Barbara Fioravanti, Key Club Officer Exchange - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                   GREETER/INVOCATION/CERTIFICATE:  Bob Carpenter

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

          “ ’Love thy neighbor’ is a command, NOT a piece of advice.”               Bono, U2 frontman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

ROLL CALL:  All officers and directors present except Cutler, Greene, Parslow, Pasquarelli, & Stone

SECRETARY’S MINUTES were accepted as read

TREASURER’S REPORT Balance $36, 527.53

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS for September

• COMMUNITY SERVICES (Kathy):  Helped @ Doors of Hope, Butler Park Beautification

• INTERCLUBS (Fred W):  2 out in Sept:  to Troy for Division Council & to York, Maine

• SOCIAL (Eve):  successful Steak & Lobster Roast on the 8^th

• SPONSORED YOUTH (Chris):  attended Key Club meetings, helped at the Park, raised money for local causes, attended Key Club Divisional, participated in Leukemia Walk

• WAYS & MEANS (Behson):  Food Trailer & Porta Johns for soccer games each Sunday, $322.66.

• YOUNG CHILD #1 (Tysiak):  Planning Key Club trip to KPTU in Nov, Bells of Life at Crossgates Mall Sat Dec 2^nd

• YOUTH SERVICES (Behson):  4 computer systems to DEA for servicing, 3 to be presented soon

OLD BUSINESS

          Sign Committee still working, no report yet

NEW BUSINESS

v      Budgets approved as submitted

v      Proposal:  that Lt Gov’s meals at official visits to Home Club be paid by club:  approved.

v      2 official NON-meeting dates (Christmas & New Year’s) approved.  Other dates with no meetings are Labor Day and Memorial Day.

v      AUDIT COMMITTEE  Jerry Tysiak, plus 2 more to be appointed.

v      How can cost of installation & Christmas party dinners be cut?  Referred to House Committee for research.

v      JavaNet Beanery offered for Christmas party—too late for this year—too small (?) for large number of people.  Referred to House & Social Committees for consideration.

v      Capital Newspapers mail ads considered for PR—referred to committee.

v      Kiwanis bench for Butler Park--$350 each.  Approved in concept.  John Brownrigg to consult Town Board for coordination of styles.

DIVISION NEWS

          Next Division Council to be at Sand Lake on Monday, November 13, 2006

DISTRICT NEWS

          Tri-K Conference @ Hudson River Resort in Kerhonkson November 17-19, 2006

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

          K University conference in Kingston, Ontario Sat Nov 18^th, cost $50

PAY THE BILLS