Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake, NY

President Joseph M. Behson                                                                              Secretary David E. Booker

President-Elect Gerald Tysiak                                                                      Treasurer Robert S. Pasquarelli

Vice President Sarah M. Tripp                                                         Immediate Past Pres Robert R. Loveridge
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Bryce M. Cutler, Deborah McSherry, James E. Rogers

John C. Brownrigg, James M. Colabelli, Margaret R. Weiss

CLUB BULLETIN COMMITTEE

Sandpiper Editor Margaret R. Weiss        Photographer - Kevin Sarsfield        Web page Editor  David E. Booker

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2007 

PRESIDENT Joseph M. Behson presiding

GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Bob Pasquarelli

WELCOME BACK:     

                             Dick Johnsen,         Armand Mills   and   Jim Stacy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ø       Mikki:  DOORS OF HOPE food unloading 10 AM this Fri Nov 30:  Colabelli, Vosburgh, Parslow, Melius, and Mills.  Tues Dec 11:  Booker, Behson, Mills, and Pasquarelli.

Ø       Mikki reported that 9 families were given food donations for Thanksgiving, and she then left early to represent SLK at the Algonquin MS PTA meeting.

Ø       Bob Loveridge:  Thanks to the SLKs who helped out with the Bells of Life campaign at the Crossgates Mall last Sat, and special thanks to Key Clubbers--$720 was raised!

Ø       Jerry Tysiak (in absentia!):  CITRUS SALES in full swing.  1 free carton for every 10 cartons sold—absolute pre-paid order deadline is this FRI.  All committees (Community Service, etc.) who need fruit for donations MUST tell Jerry by then, too! 

Ø       Jerry (again, in absentia):  CHRISTMAS TREES arrived this weekend, and thanks to all who helped unload, and set up the frames.  Signup sheet passed for volunteer salespeople; Pres Joe expects each SLK to work a minimum of 3 shifts.  Prices are $40, $35, & $30.

Wed Nov 28, 4-7 PM:  Loveridge, Wagner, and _______________ (one more needed)

Thu Nov 29, 4-7 PM:  Behson, Johnsen, and _______________ (one more needed)

Fri Nov 30, 4-7 PM:  Weiss, Patton, and ________________(one more needed)

Sat Dec 1, 10-1 PM:  Behson, Besch, and _________________(one more needed)

                    1-4 PM:  Mills, Blais, and __________________(one more needed)

                    4-7 PM:  Loveridge, _____________, and ____________(two more needed)

Sun Dec 2, 12-3 PM:  Botsy, _______________, and _____________(two more needed)

                     3-7 PM:  Loveridge, ______________, and _____________(two more needed)

Mon Dec 3, 4-6 PM:  Fioravanti, Sarsfield, and ______________(one more needed)

Tue Dec 4, 4-7 PM:  Pasquarelli, Ward, and _______________(one more needed)

Wed Dec 5, 4-7 PM:  Behson, Patton, and ______________(one more needed)

Thu Dec 6, 4-7 PM:  Wagner, Crozier, and ______________(one more needed)

Fri Dec 7, 4-7 PM:  Weiss, Patton, and _______________(one more needed)

Ø       Thank you note received from Noreen Barrett of the North Greenbush Club for our support of their Charter Night.

Ø       HOLIDAY PARTY MONDAY DEC 17^th AT LAKEVIEW—SOCIAL HOUR, FAMILY STYLE TURKEY DINNER, GRAB BAG GIFT < $10, GUESTS (notify Dudley!)

Ø       Contract for $3000 has been signed for fireworks at Summerfest 2008 for Sat July 5^th (rain date Sun July 6^th).

Ø       Jim Colabelli’s request for use of hot dog cooker at COC Christmas Bazaar Dec 1 approved.

Ø       Banner Patch from Kiwanis International Foundation for donation to Annual Club Gift Campaign 2007-08 was presented to House Chair Dudley Dorr.

PROGRAM

Jeremy Vosburgh presented pictures and narration on his recent two-week trip to Korea.  He was sent to install a computer upgrade for a machine that tests steel, and instruct Koreans on its use.  He was accompanied on his travels by Korean representative Mr. Yu, who met him at the airport, and promptly deposited him at a “crappy” hotel on the edge of the “red light district”, which proved to be quite “noisy”.  Jeremy found the Koreans very knowledgeable in technology.  His free time was spent visiting other areas.  Koreans eating habits are strange to westerners; they eat horse and squirrel, among other things!  Kimchee, a red-hot spiced cabbage, is a popular dish, and the “national” drink is Soju, 25% alcohol!  All cars come equipped with GPS, and it is always used, even for short trips—everyone has them!  Korea’s fall is beautiful with brightly colored leaves.  The people seem to really want the reconciliation of North and South Korea, and have many posters and statues touting the union.  Seoul has been greatly improved, and is a good city to visit—probably the only one in the country!

HAPPY DOLLARS

$       Bob Pasquarelli:  Had a great weekend in NYC with the grandkids, visiting Radio City and F.A.O. Schwartz Toy Store!

$       Chris Blais:  Glad Armand is back!  Thankful for all the kids who helped with Bells of Life!

$       Joe Cub:  Very interesting program!  Also for last night’s football game—the Eagles won!

$       Skip Patton:  My brother-in-law visited over the holiday, and because his health has been improving, we were able to visit Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame!

$       Dick Johnsen:  Apologies for missing working on the Food Trailer due to oral surgery.  Had a great Thanksgiving with many family members!

$       Peg Weiss:  Wonderful Thanksgiving with 4 grandkids in Charlotte, NC.  Grandson in culinary school cooked the feast in great style—and made it look easy!  However, the marathon 16-hour drive down Wed and back Sat was a first and last event!

$       Barb Fioravanti:  Really enjoyed the Kiwanis fund-raising trip to Italy with Jean Andrick!  There were only 13 of us so we got lots of personal attention!

$       Jim Colabelli:  Spent a happy Thanksgiving with my wife’s family!  And the reason I haven’t attended Legion meetings since joining is because they’re on the first Mon. nights!

$       Dale Hall:  At the Hudson Valley Resort, our Key Club Lt Gov was voted “most improved!”

$       Armand Mills:  I made it to Charlotte in 11 hours!  Found local kids to care for my dog!

$       Pres Joe:  Thanks to a sympathetic NYC judge who ruled in favor of allowing my daughter-in-law’s show, Dr Seuss, to go on, she’s acting on stage again!  

DOOR PRIZE, another bottle of naked wine, provided by Jeremy, won by Fred Wurtemberger!

50/50 for $21 was won by Dudley Dorr!

MEGA 50/50, tonight worth $265.60, foiled the attempt of Bill Whipple to find the King of Clubs!  It was close, though.  Bill drew the ACE of Clubs from the remaining 33 cards!

NEXT WEEK             PROGRAM:  House Committee Chair Dudley Dorr

DEC 3                     BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                   GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Kevin Sarsfield

DEC 10                   PROGRAM:  Kevin Sarsfield

                             BRING A COMMUNITY GUEST NIGHT (but notify Dudley!)   

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Chris Blais

DEC 17                   HOLIDAY PARTY – SOCIAL HOUR – GRAB BAG GIFTS

                             FAMILY STYLE TURKEY DINNER

                             GUESTS WELCOME (BUT NOTIFY DUDLEY!)

DEC 24                   NO MEETING – CHRISTMAS EVE

DEC 31                   NO MEETING – NEW YEAR’S EVE

JAN 7                     PROGRAM:  Senior Services Committee Chair Joe Trupia

                             BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                             GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE:  Clayton Besch                              

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“Love is never quite so satisfying as when we give it away.”     Doris Ann Dillon

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