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Ron Robertson, President
Sergio Medrano, Vice President
Mario Manzano, Secretary
Elizabeth Landing, Treasurer
Carol Mahoney, Immediate
Past President
(Note: This issue is being distributed to circulation lists of
both the RKC Kiwanicle and RKC Reporter)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Attendance:
Present at the Thursday, September 22, 2011, meeting of the Rosemead Kiwanis Club were Kiwanians Dave Barron, Bob Bruesch, Suzanne Coscarelli, Sandy Johnson, Art Landing, Elizabeth Landing, Frank DiNoto, Carol Mahoney, Sergio Medrano, Ken Pike, Frank Quintanilla, Lou Reade, Jan Robertson, Ron Robertson, Ted Saulino, Scott Wick and Don Wick.
Special guest was Maro Magallon, a 19 year GSD (Garvey School District) employee whose official title is "Pupil Services Specialist" - a term which scarcely describes his full area of responsibility.
Announcements and News
RIF Orientation meeting – please do not forget to mark your calendar for this Wednesday September 28, 2011, if you are a RIF coordinator. Major changes are in the offing due to RIF-SoCal’s loss of earmark funding (see Susan Coscarelli’s remarks at right).
Relay for Life Coordinator Needed – the RFC (Rosemead Family of Clubs) urgently needs a 2012 Relay for Life Coordinator. The first preparatory meeting is slated for October 11, 2011.
Kiwanians in full t-shirt dress at Lincoln Training Center
September birthday party included Bob Bruesch, Lou
Reade, Carol Mahoney, Jan Robertson, Ron Robertson,
Frank Quintanilla, and Art Landing.
--- photo supplied by Kiwanian Lou Reade
LTC Birthday Party Success – the monthly birthday celebration for clients of the Lincoln Training Center was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. A record number of LTC clients (29) and Kiwanians (7) participated.
The next monthly celebration is slated for Wednesday, October 19, 2011. We would love seeing more members get in on the fun – dancing the hokey pokey and serving up the lunches. An on-the-spot orientation will be given to Kiwanians coming for the first time, so don’t feel shy!
More Garvey Park/Duff School Famiy Fun and Health Fair Details - Bob Bruesch and Sergio Medrano supplemented last week’s Kiwanicle report, noting that passports with a check-off list were included for all attendees. 10 checks on the passport including a workshop equaled a free lunch at Panda – over 700 wound up being redeemed.
Woodcraft Rangers supplied a mobile skate park. It was noted that the park is adaptable enough to cover almost any area. At Duff an area as large as two basketball courts was utilized for the set-up of all modular components. . Parents reportedly appreciated the intense supervision and coaching to insure the safety of all who participated. Participants ranged from 4 to 17 years old at an average of 24 skaters per hour.
GSD nursing, head start and child development staff were ecstatic over participation. Other supporting groups included the Asia-Pacific Foundation, WSGV Boys and Girls Club, DPSS, Garfield Hospital, PTA, and the Scouts.
Fifty volunteers from Kaiser (who do several such fairs a year) also participated, especially as translators. They declared that this event was the best attended of its kind they have seen.
Final review of the event will be held shortly, but there is already consensus that it will be repeated next year.
SWOT Meeting – see under September 27, 2011, on calendar below for details
High Speed Rail Alternative – the SGV Council of Governments (SGVCG) is endorsing a proposal of Supervisor Mike Antonivich that would “essentially upgrade the Metrolink commuter rail system rather than building a brand new high speed rail system through the Valley along the I-10 Freeway or SR-60 Freeway corridors.“
This proposal reflects the funding realities which appear likely to derail the proposed Sacramento to San Diego high speed rail system. The Rosemead City Council will be considering endorsing the SGVCG position at its September 27, 2011, meeting beginning at 7:00
Fall Fiesta – a memo from the City of Rosemead notes that there will be a “Fall Fiesta” held in Rosemead Park on Saturday, October 15, 2011, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Details will be supplied as they become available.
RSD Health Fair – The fifth annual RSD (Rosemead School District) Health and Fitness Fair will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Encinita Elementary School beginning at 8:00 am.. It will feature a $2.00 pancake breakfast ($1.00 for children) with all proceeds going to Encinita Elementary.
There will also be specialty health and community resource booths and a run/walk race against drugs for ages Kindergarten-adult. Entry fee for the race is $5 and all participants will receive a free t-shirt. RHS Key Club has committed to supplying 25 volunteers, There will also be a Kiwanis booth staffed by Frank Quintanilla and other Kiwanians.
Program Comments
Program for this meeting was a trivia contest conducted by Administrative Committee Chairman Scott Wick, who supplied a list of 20 questions to five teams. The team comprised of Art Landing, Elizabeth Landing and Lou Reade won with a total of eleven correct answers.
Meeting and Community Events Calendar
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – SWOT Meeting
City of Rosemead Rosemead SWOT Meeting -- A strategic planning meeting of the Rosemead City Council using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) will be held at 4:00 pm in the Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Blvd, Rosemead.
States a press release “This process will lead towards the development of long-term organizational strategies, as well as specific goals and action plans for city departments. This is the first of three Strategic Planning Meetings that the City Council will conduct in an effort to update Rosemead’s Strategic Plan for 2012 and 2013.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – Business Seminar
Successful Business Seminar – The University of the West Center for the Study of Minority and Small Businesses is sponsoring a free seminar on How to do Business Successfully in California. It will feature Lee Petillion, an attorney with a long history of developing laws relative to start-up ventures.
The seminar will deal with “Proactive Legal Strategies for Founders’ Agreement, Valuation, Exit Strategy, and IPOs.” It will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the University campus, 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, CA 921770. RSVP responses should be directed to 626/571-8811, ext. 125.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011- RIF event
Mandatory RIF Coordinator Meeting – This year’s RIF Orientation meeting will be held from 8:00 am -12:30 pm at St. Anne’s Group Home, 155 N. Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. A free continental breakfast will be served. One person is required to attend from each RIF site.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 – Seminar
Housing Rights Seminar – comprehensive information about housing rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants will be featured in this free educational meeting co-sponsored by the City of Rosemead and the Southern California Housing Rights Center. Location will be the Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Avenue, in Rosemead from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Included will be coverage of 30-day notices and evictions, security deposits and rent increases, repairs and maintenance, right to privacy, rules for children, and state and federal housing laws. For any further questions please contact the City of Rosemead’s Community Development Manager, Michelle Ramirez, at (626) 569-2158.
Thursday, September 29, 2011 – RKC Regular Meeting
Special Surprise — RKC Administration and Program Chairperson Scott Wick promises a “secret surprise” for the meeting which “requires being there to be believed.”
Thursday, September 29, 2011 – Forum
City Connections Forum – the agenda below has been announced for the September 29, 2011, Public Safety Connections Forum, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The forum will be held at the Public Safety Center, 8301 Garvey, Rosemead, CA 91770, one block east of San Gabriel Blvd. adjacent to Zapopan Park.
Pregnancy Help Center Of San Gabriel Valley – Jane Chavez
Community Anti-Drug Network (CAN) – Jennifer Li
Asian American Drug Abuse Program – Steve Rivera
Rosemead School District Annual Health And Fitness Fair – Ron Esquivel
Rosemead High School Back-To-School Night update – Larry Cecil
Family Fun Day debriefing – Mandy Wong
FEATURED NEWS
(In left column):
Relay for Life Coordinator
Needed
Duff Health Fair Details
Rosemead SWOT Analysis
Meeting
High Speed Rail
Alternative
Fall Fiesta
RSD Health Fair @
Encinita School
Community Forum Agenda
Announced
FAX OF LIFE
INSPIRATIONAL
MONOGRAPH
A remarkable tale
of strength and peace
in the face of adversity
CLUB/COMMUNITY CALENDAR
(details at lower portion of
left hand column)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Successful Business Seminar
Wednesday. September 28, 2011
Housing Rights Seminar
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
RIF Orientation Meeting
Thursday. September 29, 2011
RKC Regular Meeting @ CMI
Thursday. September 29, 2011
Rosemead Connections Forum
HAPPY DOLLAR REMARKS
Carol Mahoney – happy that LTC monthly birthday event featured both a recortd number of clients and participating Kiwanians
Frank Quintanilla was happy to see Susan Coscarelli and hear that she is about to become a full fledged RKC member
Suzanne Coscarelli – noted upcoming RIF Orientation and RIF funding problems – because it was done via earmarks rather than as a budget tem for thirty years federal support has been discontinued. This impacts 2/3 of RIF-SoCal’s budget.
Frank DiNoto – noted that check for RIF is in works and will likely be presented concurrent with Suzanne’s induction.
Art Landing - regretted hat he will not be present for next week’s meeting
Elizabeth Landing - gave thanks that her doctors have excluded macular degeneration and glaucoma as being part of her eye problems.
Sandy Johnson – happy for Health Fair success
Ted Saulino – happy to be babysitting grandkids
Bob Bruesch – sad about computer crashes, happy about attending a Dube Bros concert tonight
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A GOOD THOUGHT
(TO BE DETERMINED)
(Courtesy Inspiration Line)
Kiwanis Kwiz
[A drawing with a prize will be held among those attending our next meeting and giving the correct answer)
What is the main topic of the first object of Kiwanis?
1) Helping children
2) Community service
3) Spiritual values
4) Patriotism
Last week’s Kwiz answer
The original Kiwanis WWS (World Wide Service) project helped to eliminate IDD. IDD stood for:
Iodine Deficiency Disease:
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