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This Weeks Meeting Notes:
Fellow Kiwanians,
A lively but intimate crowd joined together at The Monday Club last Thursday, March 26th, around Noon for our weekly Kiwanis meeting. Taking only two tables, the 13 members in attendance followed Henry in Pledging to our flag, followed by a history of Hail to Kiwanis, which preceded the song- the history and song led by club historian, Hilding. Bart asked the blessing and the meeting, as it were, was underway.
Without guests, introductions went quickly. With the absence of Dr. Vermeer (aka Don), it was up to the newest member, Bart, to sell tickets. Roger Jump was Secret Greeter, and only Ron "Better Late Than Never" Kyker missed shaking his hand.
Four members (Kevin, Roger F, John Carsel, Gary Simas) had notified the Acting President in advance of their inability to attend the meeting. Three others- The Two Don's and one of the Bob's (Alderman) were unaccounted for and greatly missed. Hope everything is okay with each of you. Some members would say that you didn't miss much. I would beg to differ, however...
The members were reminded- or helped to remind the Acting President- that Feed The Homeless will be Sunday April 5th.
With our scheduled speaker AND our Soapbox designee absent (both having notified the AP in advance) Hilding took the opportunity to discuss several items, including the mileage and safety accolades achieved by the skateboard that he calls a car, which he can fold up and fit into a small suitcase. It was determined that very few Smartcars have been wrecked since they began selling them in the U.S. because they make such a small target, and are so maneuverable, that nobody has been able to hit one yet. Those of us with real cars will continue to try, however.
Camp Hapitok is looking to our club for Kiwanis volunteers to help with their annual breakfast for trainees, which will be held at El Chorro Regional Park on April 25th. Several members volunteered to help fix and serve the breakfast, including Topham who volunteered to make toast (I would have figured donuts). After considerable debate over whether he would be capable of this lofty task (and finding his way across Highway 1 from his office), Jim Haack (Fine Free) suggested that Bart should be our club's Toastmaster. Motion, seconded and approved by those in attendance.
The same day, a work project is planned at Mission San Miguel. The Atascadero club will provide lunch, so the drive over the grade will be worthwhile. Hilding suggested carpooling from El Chorro to San Miguel. He can take one in his car, but you have to help pedal up the grade.
Jim Haack had whined to the AP several weeks ago about never being drawn for Fine Free and asked when he could have the honor. I believe that I told him something along the lines of "When H--l freezes over, or Topham shows up..." which Jim apparently translated into "When Pigs Fly." So, instead of a program, Jim and his pals, including the AP, threw small foam-rubber pigs around the room. Topham, being in attendance, took one to the noggin but claimed that no damage had been done. No word on the temperature in H--l.
Shane Kramer discussed upcoming events such as the Ducky Derbie which will take place next month at the University of Redlands. Jim Frye, a graduate of the University of Oregon (GO DUCKS!) bought a "Double Quack Pack" and leads the club for most Duckys bought so far. Shane also reminded the membership about the Circle K sponsored K-Family Dinner which will be held on April 26th at the Vet's Hall in SLO. Lively debate followed about whether Topham would be able to find the Vet's Hall to bring Day Old Toast.
Acting President Sean Fitz reminded members about the Green Your Garden event on April 18th at Jack and Bonne Scott's home on the Atascadero/Santa Margarita border. Please call or write for directions.
The AP also clarified that he was not unappreciative of the efforts of the Templeton Fire Department in extinguishing the fire at his office on Friday the 13th, as some may have inferred from his story last week. Fitz stated that the point of his story was to illustrate that the building did not appear to be on fire, unless one opened the door and took note of the smoke billowing out the door. He also noted that the TFD was very efficient, putting out the fire without breaking any windows or cutting holes in the ceiling, and that virtually no water damage was incurred while putting out the fire. Members in the audience suggested that Fitz was concerned that last week's "complaints" would get back to the TFD and he was now changing his story out of fear that they might not show up for his next fire. While trying to contemplate the possibility of a "next" fire, several foam-rubber pink pigs were lobbed in his general direction, and the subject was quickl y changed.
Roger Frederickson was Joke of the Week, but like several other members, had notified the AP in advance of his planned absensce, so Sean Fitz read his joke, which again, went over well with the members.
Roger Steele, emboldened by the club's appreciation of Roger F's joke (as told by Sean Fitz), seized the opportunity to tell a few of his own- then promised more next week.
Thrilled to find a member willing to stand, the Acting President assigned Finemaster Duties to Doc, in the absence of both Gary Simas and Kevin Hauber (both excused). Roger Jump could not remember whether he had paid for Cherie's upcoming birthday, and could not remember her age, but somehow came up with a sum-of-the-digits dollar amount and made his annual contribution. Next week we will ask him to pay again, and odds are that he won't remember whether or not he paid this week. Henry was both happy and unhappy without explanation, but eventually decided to get it off his chest that his '55 T-bird is undergoing cancer surgery (of the rocker panels) at the body shop next door to the Monday Club. Other members, including Jim Haack and Bart Topham gave Happy and Sad bucks for ongoing automotive issues relating to their adult children. Milt Batson, not to be outdone by others, brought up his own issues with his rototiller. Hilding challenged Mi lt to a race- Hilding's shoebox car against Milt's antique rototiller. Several bets were made on the rototiller before Milt explained that he has had some trouble getting the 'tiller to run properly of late. More bets were placed on the rototiller taking the race.
Having sold Ducks and thrown Pigs for the better part of half an hour, the members who were awake voted to bring the proceedings to an end. With that, Kyker's name was drawn to lead the pledge next week, Roger Frederickson was appointed to lead the song, and Shane grudgingly agreed to provide an invocation at our meeting next week. Bart promised to appear for Soapbox duty, Bob Stratton agreed to handle Joke of the Week, and John Carsel (in his absence, excused) was appointed Fine Free.
With $20 on the line (and half of a $5 IOU from Doc), the AP made an Executive Decision to have only one ticket drawn in the 50/50 drawing, and that ticket belonged to Bob Stratton.
With 51 cards in the deck, Hilding drew two cards, neither of which was the Ace of Spades.
The bell was rung somewhere around 1:00 p.m. and the attending members fled.
In Kiwanis,
Sean Fitzpatrick
Acting President
Past President, 1996-1998