Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 11-6-18

Dennis Astl, the contruction planning coordinator for our Palomar College told us all about their expansion journey

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Voting Day

Our Amazing Local College – Palomar College – Dennis Astl

      Fellow Kiwanians (27 attendance) – According to the American Association of Community Colleges, there are 1,132+ community colleges in the United States enrolling nearly half of all undergraduates—just over 13 million students. Right next door, our amazing Palomar College does an excellent job for the many students in their big service area.

“Palomar serves 30,000 students from four campuses (main in San Marcos and branches in Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, and newest in Fallbrook),” said Dennis Astl. He told us and showed us all about how their 697 million dollar multi-year improvement and expansion projects are coming along.  “We have completed over 20 of the projects identified in our 2022 Master Plan and have 4 more either in design or on the drawing board for completion of the Proposition M Bond.”   Palomar employs over 2000 full and part-time staff (employees and faculty, including students with work/study responsibilities. “Completion of our multi-level parking structure in 2017 resolved the biggest issue in the mind of students and staff.  A four-story library is slated to open in 2019 and an Athletics complex is slated for 2022.” 

The Palomar planetarium has long been a main attraction for the community.  Palomar began its mission to educate students just after World War II.  Marty Gannon (recently retired from Cal State Univ. San Marcos) said Palomar and CSUSM make a great team in educating the youth of the area.   Thanks for the informative overview Dennis.

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                              Jim Broach of Lake San Marcos attended our meeting and offered several free ticket packages to Del Mar Race Track

                                       this season November 9 thru December 2 (Thur – Sun)  There are 4 tickets and 1 parking pass in every package

                                     – see John Lee if you want one.  Jim was a long time Kiwanian (26 years) in the LA area.

Announcements –

• District News (P. Haugen) – Waves of Appreciation– a non-profit group that provides food bags to military at the airport on their way home; Kiwanians will be scheduled for one or two days just before the Christmas holidays to help pass out the bags. (contact Pat for more information)
• Division Membership Decreasing – The Cal-Nev-Ha District trustee reported 30 new clubs for the last year with 470 clubs total in the district.  The Division (our Division #37) lost a net of 61 members going from 434 to 373 members in the last year.
• John Andrew,Kiwanian and former president of the LSM Community Association, passed away last Wednesday.  No memorial service is planned.
• The next Parade Planningmeeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov 12th, 9am at IHOP.  RSVP to Jim Alden.
• Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Remembering the 100th Anniversary of WWI, will be held Sunday, November 11, 1pm, Helen Bougher Memorial Park, 1243 Borden Road, San Marcos, lunch provided for $5.
• Kiwanis Information meeting at Meridian set for Nov. 15, @1:30 –A few Kiwanians will work with the Meridian Care Center to hold an informal information session for prospective Kiwanis members on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30.  We will give guests at Meridian an overview of Kiwanis and our club.  Wine and light snacks will be served.
• Key people this meeting: Greeter –Jim and Linda Alden,  Invocation – Jim Alden, Song – John Lee, Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master –  Ivan Gillis.  50/50 Pot was $391; Victor Manzanilla got the winning ticket but he drew the Jack of Spades.
• Upcoming Meetings –  Nov 13 –  Division 37 Lt. Governor Jim Dorschel – Nov 20 – No Meeting (Thanksgiving) Nov 27  Future Farmers of America at San Marcos HS and its New Director, Jeff Alves, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor (Holiday plants will be sold)

 Dec. 4.  Anna Winn, Esq. – Fraud Targeting Seniors.  Dec. 11  San Marcos Youth Strings Orchestra (will play Christmas favorites).

• Our monthly board meeting will be held Nov 13 after the meeting.
• Looking Ahead –  Nov 15 – Kiwanis Program at the Meridian – Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Christmas Parade (Darwin) – Dec 14 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan)  Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George) June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.  July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday October 30, 2018

Carrie Clevers, Co-chair of the San Marcos Holiday Parade, and Kiwanians in Halloween costumes. 

 

 

 

Carrie Clevers, Planning for the San Marcos Holiday Parade, Sunday, December 2nd

           Fellow Kiwanians (28 attendance) – Carrie Clevers was a member of Kiwanis for 22 years, Secretary for 12 years, Treasurer for 9 years, and Division 37 Newsletter Editor for 2 years.  In the photo above, our club presented Carrie with Honorary Membership.  This is Carrie’s 21st year in co-coordinating the San Marcos Parade with Linda Allen.  This experience has made Carrie an expert in efficiently planning a safe and fun parade. Volunteers are needed.  Here are some highlights

6:30 am put up barricades at cross streets, label Palomar College lot 9 for parade participants starting spots

8:30

am  check-in float participants, label parade vehicles, man the intersections

1pm carry banners, pass out books along the parade route, drive parade vehicles

The 3 finalists for the costume contest:  George Dove (third place scuba diver), Art Brown (1st place Werewolf), and Tom Curtis (2nd place Chef)

Immediately after the club meeting, Ivan Gillis held a planning meeting for the 1st ANGLICO Christmas Party, Dec. 14, Friday, 5:30 pm.

 

Announcements –

● Kiwanis Information meeting at Meridian set for Nov. 15, @1:30 – Jerry Mason and Sherrie Renee of the Meridian announced that the Meridian Care Center will hold an informal information session for prospective Kiwanis members on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30.  A few Kiwanians will give guests at Meridian an overview of Kiwanis and our club.  Wine and light snacks will be served.  (contact Jerry Mason or Jim Murphy)

● Key people this meeting: Greeter – Joyce and Harvey White, Invocation and Pledge – Jim Alden, Song – Don Alexander & John Lee, Lunch Collection – Ted May,  Fine Master –  Tom Curtis.  50/50 Pot was $373 – Don Keller got the winning ticket – drew the Queen of hearts. 

● Health concerns – Dick Birkenstock; and Tish Murry, home recuperating from back surgery

●   Kiwanians are invited to the First ANGLICO Marine Ball at the Queen Mary in Long Beach Nov. 15 – (contact Ivan Gillis for details)

 

●  Upcoming Meetings –  Nov. 6, Dennis Asti, Manager of Construction and Facilities Planning, Palomar College.  Current and Future Plans for Palomar College Expansion.  Nov. 13, Jim Dorschel, Lt. Gov of Kiwanis Division 37.  Nov. 20, NO MEETING, Nov. 27, Jim Alves and students, SMHS Future Farmers of America, Floral Arrangements

Nov 15 (Thursday (1:30) – Kiwanis Program at the Meridian

 Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Holiday Parade (Darwin) –

Dec 14 5:30 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan) 

Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up,  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George) 

June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.  

July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.  

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Pat Haugen

KIwanis Meeting 10-23-2018 Report

	9:32 AM (3 hours ago)
Photo1:  Daniel Tevrizian, DDS, program speaker Photo 2: newest member, Jim Eighmey Photo 3: Three Kiwanians:  Jim Trageser, George Dove and Pat Haugen (not in photo) along with 3 from Palomar College Circle K:  Catherine (pictured above), Daniel Preciado and Daniel, manned the Washer Toss game booth at Richland Elementary’s Halloween Carnival October 18th.   Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday October 23, 2018   Dr. Daniel Tevrizian talked about the changes that have occurred in dentistry since he graduated from USC in 1974.             Fellow Kiwanians (2 attendance) – “Dentistry is difficult, mental, stressful, but people make the difference, both positively and negatively,” said Dr. Tevrizian as he told us about the changes that he has seen over the years. The cost of dental school is now $250,000 for tuition and living expenses.  3-D printers costing $130,000 can make crowns.   Composite fillings can be made in any color. Some dentists are branching out in new directions, for example, sleep dentistry and botox injections for cosmetic reasons. Jim Eighmey (sponsored by Darwin Bustarde) was inducted (see photo above with George and Jim A.).  Jim E. teaches Anthropology at Palomar College, he lives near Discovery Elementary School, and is the outgoing Scoutmaster of Troop 709.  His hobbies are everything outdoors.   Announcements – ● Kiwanis Information meeting at Meridian set for Nov. 15, @1:30 – Jerry Mason and Sherrie Renee of the Meridian announced that the Meridian Care Center will hold an informal information session for prospective Kiwanis members on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30.  A few Kiwanians will give guests at Meridian an overview of Kiwanis and our club.  Wine and light snacks will be served.  (contact Jerry Mason or Jim Murphy) ● Key people this meeting: Greeter – Gary Edwards and George Dove, Invocation – Les Hill, Song – Don Alexander & John Lee Lunch Collection – Ted May,  Fine Master –  Dick Skay.  50/50 Pot was $355 – Jim Eighmey got the winning ticket – drew the Jack of diamonds.  ● Health concerns – Dick Birkenstock and Tish Murry (Tish is scheduled for back surgery) ●   Kiwanians are invited to the First ANGLICO Marine Ball at the Queen Mary in Long Beach Nov. 15 – (contact Ivan Gillis for details)   ●  Upcoming Meetings –  Oct 30 –   Carrie Clevers, Planning for the San Marcos Holiday Parade, and Halloween costumes.  Nov. 6, Dennis Asti, Manager of Construction and Facilities Planning, Palomar College.  Current and Future Plans for Palomar College Expansion.  Nov. 13, Jim Dorschel, Lt. Gov of Kiwanis Division 37.  Nov. 20, NO MEETING, Nov. 27, Jim Alves, SMHS Future Farmers of America, Floral Arrangements ●  Looking Ahead –  Nov 15 (1:30) – Kiwanis Program at the Meridian  Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Holiday Parade (Darwin) – Dec 14 5:30 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan)  March 26  Marine Scholarship Awards Meeting Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up,  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George)  June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.   July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.   —————————- Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Pat Haugen

Kiwanis Meeting of 10-16-18

Battalion Chief David Pender of the San Marcos Fire Department presented a comprehensive overview of what they

do to deal with the emergencies we face here — wildfire, earthquakes, flood, power outages, and terrorism as well as

responding to about 11,500 calls for help this year.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday October 16, 2018

    David Pender – Battalion Chief, San Marcos Fire Department

      Fellow Kiwanians (27 attendance) – “Anytime people can’t figure out who to call, they call us,” said Battalion Chief David Pender as he told us all about how the San Marcos Fire Department is the go-to organization for emergencies around here.  “The main type of emergencies we deal with are wildfires but we are prepared for all other types of risks such as earthquakes, floods, power outages, and even terrorism,” he said.  Chief Pender told us they are probably going to get a record number of calls this year – 11,500.  When he started with the fire department 18 years ago, they handled around 3,000 calls a year.

         “Under our automatic mutual aid agreement with other emergency response organizations, the first question is not who’s jurisdiction the specific issue is, but rather who can get there the quickest.”  “We are part of an effictive response team.”  Chief Pender told us their fire response area covers 33 square miles, containing around 95,000 residents.   They have just over 100 professionals involved handling emergencies from four fire stations; “What’smore,  a study says that two more new stations are needed. “Our mission is to provide the highest level of customer service by protecting life, property and our environment.” “You will never find a fire station unstaffed.”  Chief Pender and your Fire Fighters thank you for being there for all of us.

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      Decisions – Decisions – LSM Kiwanis Board Meets

(Left) Our monthly board meeting was held after this meeting  – New President Jim Alden presided over the first meeting of his new Kiwanis Board.   – The newly elected board met after this meeting to consider several types of decisions including the budget, programs, and committee assignments for the coming year.  For more information contact a board member: Clockwise from left – President – Jim Alden, Secretary – Pat Haugen, Treasurer – Jacque McGee (filling in for Treasurer Margo Dutton), Director (into 2019) – Jim Murphy, Immediate Past President – Tom Kumura, President Elect – George Dove, Director (into 2020) – Ivan Gillis, and Director (in to 2020) Mary Harrington. Director (into 2019) – Jerry Mason not in picture – I was taking it.(Right) New Members Glen Winn and Darwin Bustarde are welcomed at a new alternative venue meeting (Friday morning at IHOP from 7:15 – 8:30).  This additional meeting will provide a meeting option for those who cannot make it to our Tuesday luncheon meetings.  Meetings will be held on the second Friday of every month.  Format is casual.

• Membership Report– Membership is everyone’s job and lately membership numbers have been on the rise.  The club lost 5 members at the end of the Kiwanis year (Zimnovodski, Terry, Humbert, Austin, and Payne) but at the same time gained 3 members earlier (Colace, Rohde, and Stangl) and In early October Linda Alden was inducted as a member followed by four members from San Marcos Club:  (Bustarde, Winn, Trageser, and Vollbrecht).  Approved as new members at yesterday’s board meeting: Jim Eighmey and Irene Acosta.”  This brings our total membership up to a nice even 50 strong members.

Announcements –

• Kiwanis Information meeting at Meridian set for Nov. 15, @1:30 –Jerry Mason and Sherrie Renee of the Meridian announced that the Meridian Care Center will hold an informal information session for prospective Kiwanis members on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30. A few Kiwanians will give guests at Meridian an overview of Kiwanis and our club.  Wine and light snacks will be served.  (contact Jerry Mason or Jim Murphy)
• Key people this meeting: Greeter – Victor Manzanilla and Marie Purdy,  Invocation– Ted May, Song – Don Alexander

Collections – Ted May  Fine Master –  Ronique Nilson.  50/50 Pot was $332 – Linda Alden got the winning ticket – drew the 7 of clubs.

• Health concerns– Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim wore a back brace today – “no BLT “Bending, Lifting, or Twisting” for 3 months, he had successful back surgery recently.
•  Kiwanians are invited to the First Anglico Marine Ball at Queen Mary in Long Beach Nov. 15 – (contact Ivan Gillis for details)
• Jim Trageser (760-522-0265) is seeking volunteers (in addition to Pat and George) to help at a Halloween Carnival booth (corn hole game) at Richland Elementary on Saturday, Oct 20, from 10 to 4; need help from 1 to 4 pm. 
• Upcoming Meetings –  Oct 23 –  Dr Daniel Tvevisian, DDS, Trends in Modern Dentistry,  Oct 30  Carrie Clevers, Planning for the San Marcos Holiday Parade and Halloween costumes.  Nov. 6, Dennis Asti, Manager of Construction and Facilities Planning,  Palomar College.  Current and Future Plans for Palomar College Expansion.

Note: Next meeting (Oct 23) IS at our Regular meeting place – not at the Lakehouse as originally announced. 

• Looking Ahead –  Nov 15 (1:30) – Kiwanis Program at the Meridian – Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Christmas Parade (Darwin) –

Dec 14 5:30 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan)  Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George) June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.  July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 10-9-18

Ronique Nilson teaches how to carve roses from watermelons. At the last pancake breakfast, we sold three fruit carving classes. Ronique completed the first one on February 9th (on the left) and the second one on October 6th (on the right).  Carve on, Ronique!

Announcements –

• Kiwanis Information meeting at Meridian set for Nov. 15, @1:30 –Jerry Mason announced that the Meridian Care Center will hold an informal information session for prospective Kiwanis members on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30.  A few Kiwanians will give guests at Meridian an overview of Kiwanis and our club.  Wine and light snacks will be served.
• Key people this meeting: Greeter – Victor Manzanilla and George Dove,  Invocation– Mary Harrington, Song – John Lee  & Don Alexander, Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master –  Ivan Gillis.  50/50 Pot was $315; Don Shawler got the winning ticket but he drew the 2 of clubs.
• Health concerns– Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim had successful back surgery recently; he is now in the GlenBrooke Rehab center in La Costa (give him a call 626-993-8144), Jim plans on being back with us next meeting.  
• Upcoming Meetings –  Oct 16 – San Marcos Fire Department Battalion Chief David Pender, Fire Prevention and Safety,                     Oct 23 –  Dr Daniel Terrizian, DDS, Trends in Modern Dentistry,  Oct 30  Carrie Clevers, Planning for the San Marcos Holiday Parade.
• Our monthly board meeting will be held Oct. 16 after the meeting.
• Looking Ahead –  Nov 15 – Kiwanis Program at the Meridian – Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Christmas Parade (Darwin) – Dec 14 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan)  Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George) June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.  July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 10-2-18

(Left) New member Linda Alden (Jim’s wife for 41 years) and New President Jim Alden both shared the stage today.

Linda became a new member and Jim a new President.  Jim presented his hopes and plans for our Kiwanis Club for 2018-2019.

(Right) The survey results dealing with areas for improvement.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday October 2, 2018

New President Jim Alden Lays Out His Outlook for Next Kiwanis Year

      Fellow Kiwanians (32 attendance) – Since this meeting was the first meeting of our new Kiwanis Year (2018-2019) it is fitting that New President Jim Alden started us off with an overview of his goals and plans for our club for the coming twelve months.  “We have listened to ideas from the membership and now we are moving forward with a holistic plan of both new and ongoing activities for the year,” he said.  “Our plates are pretty full with the integration of new members from the San Marcos club and some of their ongoing programs plus the new ideas traditional good works we have been doing,” he said.  “However, I hope all members will do what you can to make this plan a reality in the coming year. We will work carefully but energetically to integrate the new and the old to do what makes us the “Flagship of the fleet” in Kiwanis in this area.”

President Alden first presented both an overview of Kiwanis history, Kiwanis globally, and the benefits of membership.  He spent the second half of his presentation on the results of the member survey (assist from George Dove) and his holistic plan for the upcoming Kiwanis year.  (The entire presentation is attached as a PDF).  Here are a few of the highlights:

• Kiwanis Around the World – Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world: ● Sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects, ● Devote more than 18.5 million hours to service, ● Raise more than $100 million for charitable causes.
• President Alden’s Personal Goals for Kiwanis This Year – 
• To continue improving the lives of children, those with special needs, the elderly, and those in third world countries that desperately need our help ●To increase membership ●To build upon the good works of past presidents, ● To have fun.

• New Proposals for Coming Year – ● Consider past approaches as well as new ideas (such as):

1. Guest Day! 2. Support monthly Friday morning meeting with San Marcos Club 3. Quarterly socials (such as our recent Italian dinner): and Events in the evening to foster additional camaraderie and invite prospective new members 4. Support Christmas Parade (from San Marcos club) 5. Have an International Outreach program (sponsored children and maybe support a credible aide program outside the USA). 6. Sponsor a Boy Scout Club 7. Increase visibility in social media and other local media 8. Take some pressure off of pancake breakfast being our main/only fundraiser. 9. Increase collaboration with FFA (consider fundraiser). 10. have a year-end fundraising mailing to Lake San Marcos residents only. There were more…read the PDF.

• What Jim Hopes Each Member will do – ●Attend club meetings, ● Participate in service and fundraising projects. ● Attend division council meetings ● Participate in inter-club meetings ● Serve on committees ● Run for office ● Spread the word about Kiwanis.  Remember – Membership is Every Members Job!!!

• Our #1 Strength: Our members’ talents/experience,●Our hard-working volunteers.
• Our #1 Risk: Loss of members; aging out. We must recruit members, especially younger ones.

“We really enjoy the meetings, speakers, scholarships, and Marine Christmas party, and strongly want to  support the community to the best of our abilities!”

“Being in Kiwanis is about giving back in many ways,” said Alden. “I am eager to work alongside each of you as we continue and expand our excellent service to people around the corner and around the world.”

       Jim’s plan will be discussed and voted upon at the monthly Kiwanis Board Meeting (moved back to Oct 16 because of Jim’s surgery Oct 3)– Get well soon Jim. 

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(left) New Members Clarke Vollbrecht, Jim Trageser, and Linda Alden (Right) New faces (guests mainly) – Irene Acosta, Jim Dove, Jonathan Burrough and colleague Launa Cornell of Meridian.  Launa is a member – Jonathan played professional football for 3 years with the Baltimore Ravens (Tight End). Welcome members and prospective members…join in our service and fun.

Announcements –

• New Members welcomed: Jim Trageserand Clarke Vollbrecht from San Marcos Kiwanis and Linda Alden (Jim Alden’s wife) were were welcomed as new members.  Glen Winn and Darwin Bustarde will be joining soon – Francee Colace will be joining as an associate member.
• Guests welcomed: Irene Acostafrom Lake San Marcos (friend of Jerry Mason) – Jim Eighmey (friend of Jim Trageser-not in picture) –  Jim Dove(George Dove’s brother from the Bay area) – Jonathan Burrough (colleague of Launa Cornell of the Meridian) – Jonathan lives in San Marcos. (Irene and Jim are considering joining and so is Jonathan.) We love New Faces in Kiwanis…keep coming back – better yet join us.
• Key people this meeting: Greeter – Mary Ann Brandreth and George Dove,  Invocation– Jerry Mason, Song – John Lee   Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master –  Art Brown.  50/50 Pot was $298; Art Brown got the winning ticket but he drew the 8 of hearts.
• Health concerns– Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim has a herniated disk in his lower back, he will have surgery – “Cervical laminectomy” to remove and reconstruct that disk Oct 3 – he expects to spend 3 days in hospital and about 2 days in rehab before returning home – George Dove will step up next week to officiate at the meeting.  Jim hopes to be back at our Oct 16 meeting. We should be remembering both Dick and Jim in our thoughts and prayers.   
• Upcoming Meetings –  Oct 9 – Victor Graham, The League of Amazing Programmers,  Oct 16 – San Marcos Fire Department Battalion Chief David Pender, Fire Prevention and Safety,  Oct 23 – Dr Daniel Terrizian, DDS, Trends in Modern Dentistry,  Oct 30  Halloween Party, Ancient Origins of Halloween.
• Looking Ahead –  Dec 2 (Sunday):  San Marcos Christmas Parade (Darwin) – ??Dec 14 (Friday): Marine Christmas Party (Ivan)  Feb 22 (Friday):  Pancake Breakfast Set Up  Feb 23 (Saturday):  Pancake Breakfast (George) June 14:  Flag Retirement Ceremony.  July 4:  LSM Fourth of July.

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 9-25-18

(Left) President Tom Kumura honors Treasurer Jacque McGee with “Kiwanian of the Year” award. (Right) The new Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Board takes charge of the “flagship of the fleet” Front: Pat Haugen, Jim Alden, Tom Kumura, Mary Harrington, Ivan Gillis, 

Jacque McGee (filling in for Margo Dutton until late Oct) Back: Jerry Mason, George Dove, Jim Murphy, & Div 37 Lt. Gov. Jim Dorschel.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday, September 25, 2018

New Leaders Installed for “Flagship of the Fleet” for Next K Year                   and Jacque McGee Honored as Kiwanian of the Year

         

         Fellow Kiwanians (31 attendance) – Both the outgoing Division #37 Lt. Governer, Randy Ortlieb, and the incoming Lt. Governor, Jim Dorschel, were “on deck” today as the leaders and officers of one of the “Flagships of the Fleet” were installed.  Even though neither used the traditional bottle of champagne on the leaders heads, those who served last year and those slated to serve this coming year were recognized and honored at this meeting.

        Outgoing President Tom Kumura said, “Thank you, everyone, for all of the hard work this past year; it has been an honor and my privilege to serve as your President of Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club.  I learned some valuable lessons.  One.  We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Two.  If you want to go fast, go alone;  if you want to go far, go together.  Three.  Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.  I hope you had fun this year and feel good about the number of scholarships and people we were able to help.  By your service and kind donations, we were able to make a lasting impact on many people lives.  

     Jim Alden had this to say about Tom Kumura..  “Tom created a positive and productive environment for our club despite his numerous other responsibilities. Tom chairs The Twin Oaks Valley Community Sponsor Group; is a member of San Marcos Unified School District, Prop K Citizen Oversight Committee, and Palomar Health Patient and Family Advisory Council. He is also a San Diego County Water Academy Alumni.  Tom, the entire club thanks you for making this past year so productive.”

           Past Lt. Governor Randy Ortlieb recognized the outgoing club officers serving on the Kiwanis Board. Tom Kumura (Pres), Ivan Gillis (Imm. Past Pres.) Jim Alden (Pres. Elect), Pat Haugen (Sec), Jacque McGee (Treasurer), Gary Edwards (Dir), Mary Ann Brandreth (Dir), Jim Murphy (Dir) and Jerry Mason (Dir). “Your club does wonderful work for your community,” said Ortlieb.  “I couldn’t believe it when you raised all that money in your pancake breakfast and you do so much more, you are the heart and soul of this community,” said Ortlieb.

            Incoming Lt. Governor Jim Dorschel then installed the new officers for the coming Kiwanis year.   Jim Alden (Pres), Tom Kumura (Imm. Past Pres), George Dove (Pres. Elect), Pat Haugen (Sec), Margo Dutton (Treasuer), Jim Murphy (Dir), Jerry Mason (Dir), Mary Harrington (Dir) and Ivan Gillis (Dir). (Those in red are new to the Kiwanis Board). Support your leaders – they work for you.

            

           Also at this meeting President Kumura honored treasurer Jacque McGee for her 6 years of service as club treasurer.  Jacque was named Kiwanian of the Year! “Three weeks after I joined Kiwanis, I became the treasurer,” she said.  “I have been glad to serve Kiwanis these past 6 years.”  Margo Dutton will be the new treasurer but Jacque will be standing in for Margo until she gets back from a well deserved vacation in Australia later in October.  Thank you Jacque for your Kiwanis heart and service.

Note:  This will be Secretary Pat Haugen’s 10th year as the all-important club secretary – thank you Pat for long time service to us and Kiwanis.

         At our next meeting,October 2, New President Alden will unveil and discuss his proposed plan for the coming Kiwanis year – plan to be there.

 Left: Jim Alden’s wife, Linda, and soon new member, pins our new President Jim Alden as new Lt. Governor Jim Dorschel looks on

Middle: Jim Alden presents Tom Kumura with a giant cell phone so he won’t misplace it again.  Right: Pres. Kumura is awarded a 

Kiwanis ball cap from Randy Ortlieb.

Outgoing Division 37 Lt. Governor, Randy Ortlieb had the following observations upon leaving office:

1) “The more Kiwanians I meet the better I am.  Kiwanians are great people and being a leader for 

Kiwanis has greatly enriched my life.”

2) “What really matters in Kiwanis, happens at the club level.  That is where the important work

gets done.   Kiwanis is all about what happens in the clubs.”

Thanks for your dedicated service to Kiwanis, Randy – don’t be a stranger 

Elizabeth Burmeister and Jim Meade Moving On and Moving Around – Left: New Division 37 Lt Governor Jim Dorschel noticed that there were four “Jim’s” at this meeting – Jim Alden, Jim Murphy, Jim Dorschel, and Jim Meade

Right: Elizabeth Burmeister bids farewell to the club after 5 years as a member, Elizabeth says she was “adopted” by us.  Her late husband, George, was a Kiwanian for 50 years.  She will be focusing on community service in Carlsbad where she lives.

Jim Meade and his wife have decided to have twin homes as part of their adventure in their 80’s – one here and one in Venice, Florida.  Jim will be spending the winter and spring in Florida and return for the other half here in summer and fall.  We will miss both Elizabeth and Jim but hope they will return to us when they can.

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Announcements –

• New Members in attendance: Jim Trageser from San Marcos Kiwanis and Linda Alden (both will become members at our club in October)

• Key people this meeting: Greeter – Mary Ann Brandreth and George Dove,  Invocation– Mary Harrington, Song – Don Alexander   Collections – Ted May  Fine Master – Jim Alden.  50/50 Pot was $287; Jerry Mason got the winning ticket (again???) but he drew the 3 spades (Note: this is the second time this month that Jerry has the winning ticket and 5th time in his five years with Kiwanis.  New President Alden is considering an investigation into this unusual phenomenon).

• Health concerns– Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim has a herniated disk that will require surgery on October 17 so we will have to pitch in to help him as he takes the reins of the club in October).  

• Upcoming Meetings –  Oct 2 – President Jim Alden, Club Plan for 2018-2019, Oct 9 – Victor Graham, The League of Amazing Programmers,  Oct 16 – San Marcos Fire Department Battalion Chief David Pender, Fire Prevention and Safety,  Oct 23 – Dr Daniel Terrizian, DDS, Trends in Modern Dentistry,  Oct 30  Halloween Party, Ancient Origins of Halloween.

  — Our new Kiwanis Year begins October 2, 2018 

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 9-18-18

(Right) Retired Admiral Charlies Wurster spoke about the Sea Scouts.   (Left) Glen Winn made his first visit to a club meeting today.  (Middle) Jim Trageser recommended today’s speaker. 

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday September 18, 2018

Coast Guard Admiral Charlie Wurster (ret.) spoke about the Sea Scout Program 

      Fellow Kiwanians (28 attendance) –  Sea Scouts is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age for participation is under 21 years of age. The purpose of Sea Scouts is to bring a program of character building, citizenship training, and personal fitness to the youth of America. Sea Scout ships (units) are organized by churches, civic clubs, schools, maritime organizations, businesses, unions, and other community organizations that provide adult volunteer leaders, program resources, and meeting facilities. These ships plan programs related to maritime careers, seamanship, and service. 

Sea Scouts started in 1912 and has a long and colorful tradition. Thousands of young men and women have had the opportunity to follow the traditions of the sea while learning what the future holds, whether it’s a career related to the sea or a lifelong hobby of recreational boating. Many Sea Scout ships maintain sail or power vessels; follow a challenging rank advancement program; and have nautical uniforms, customs, and ceremonies.  Charlie explained how to organize a Sea Scout Ship.  More information can be found at www.seascout.org

   

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Announcements –

● Jim Alden – Reviewed the list of Committee heads for next year.  Program Coordinator is Marty Gannon with support from Glen Winn and Mary Harrington.  Let Jim Alden know what committees you would like to serve on  email: aldenjr44@yahoo.com.  

New Member Inductions planned for October:  Glen Winn, Jim Trageser, Clarke Vollbrecht, Darwin Bustarde, and Linda Alden.  Other San Marcos Club members will be invited to join our club.

● Key people this meeting: Greeter – George Dove,  Invocation – Tom Kumura, Song – John Lee and Don Alexander   –Collections – Ted May  Fine Master – Tom Curtis.  50/50 Pot was $252, Tom Kumura got the winning ticket and received $10 for his efforts.

● Health concerns – Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim has a herniated disk that will probably require surgery so we will have to pitch in to help him as he takes the reins of the club in October).  

●  Upcoming Meetings –● Sept 25   Officer Installation, Division 37 Guests are Incoming Lt Gov Jim Dorschel and Outgoing  Lt Gov Randy Ortlieb. Our new Kiwanis Year begins October 1, 2018.  Oct 2  Jim Alden, Oct 7 Victor Graham, The League of Amazing Programmers

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Pat Haugen substituting for Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 9-11-18

       (Left) Retired Navy Lt. Commander Jim Hester asks us all to “Never Forget what happened on 9-11” and encouraged us all to be patriots

who try to help others wherever we are. (Right) Incoming Lt. Governor Jim Dorschel visited us at today’s meeting.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday September 11, 2018

Navy Lt. Commander Jim Hester delivers an Inspirational

and Patriotic Address on the 17th Anniversary of 9-11 

      Fellow Kiwanians (34 attendance) – Everyone who is over 20 probably remembers the trauma of 9-11-2001.  Retired Lt. Commander Jim Hester told us just what happened on that day and reminded us to never forget it because this is the world we live in now. Lt. Commander Hester told us about what it means to be a patriot…”a person who helps people and tries to improve the world around them regardless of where they are” he said.  “Like you do at Kiwanis.”  Jim also told us in detail about what happened to him in January 1968 when his plane was shot down in Vietnam “I thought I was going to die, and probably would have if not for the quick intervention of 12 young Marines, 9 of whom later perished in the battle.” Jim spent 9 months in the Navy hospital in Philadephia recovering (he had 17 broken bones among other injuries).  Jim now is active as an advocate for the homeless and especially homeless veterans.  Jim and his wife of 47 years live in Carlsbad.  Jim’s wife, Sharon, works in the hospital system in Vista.  Thank you Jim, for your great reminder that “the best of who we are as Americans lies on our own hearts and in our actions to honor and remember those who have rendered the last full measure of devotion.” (Jim told us that over 3000 people were killed directly by 9-11 attacks, hundreds more have died later as the far-reaching consequences continue to reverberate through our society).

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                Incoming Lieutenant Governer for District 37 visits – In October, Jim Dorschel takes over from Randy Ortlieb  

as the leader of the Kiwanis Clubs (18 of them) in our District (#37) Jim has been married to his wife, Penny, for 33 years and 

they have lived in Valley Center for 23 years.  They raised twin sons, Brad and Keith. He has been active in Kiwanis for over 30

years. He has been a Valley Center club President four times, a Secretary twice and a club board member for 15 years.  He is 

semi-retired. He currently does consulting with select State Farm agents, volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club in Valley Center

and teaches a personal finance class at Escondido Adult School.  “I enjoyed visiting with you today.  I am looking 

forward to spending more time with your great club.”  We’re looking forward to that too, Jim.

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          Friday Night Social – A Big Success

         This past Friday evening (Sept 7) about 30 people, Kiwanians and many of their spouses, gathered for a fun evening at the clubhouse in The Colony.  Jim Murphy, Jim Alden, Tom Kumura, and George Dove and their spouses planned the Italian food and great wine event.  “The whole event was a fun and informal way of building cammeraderie among us Kiwanians outside of our normal Tuesday luncheons,” said Jim Alden. Emcee George Dove said “It was just a lot of fun, we should have events like this again.” 

   

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Left: Darwin Bustarde and Clark Vollbrecht from the San Marcos Kiwanis Club have joined us…also Glenn Winn (on the right( – more may be coming over.

At Least 4 New Members, maybe a few more,  

are joining us from the San Marcos Kiwanis Club 

       Incoming President Jim Alden and Membership Chairman Jim Murphy announced that we have received four applications for membership from previous members of the San Marcos Kiwanis Club.  The four new members are Darwin Bustarde (club President), Clark Vollbrecht, Glen Winn, and Jim Trageser were accepted as members in the board meeting today.  Three others are considering joining us and we will know soon about them. This is great news. Welcome new members! Stay tuned for more news as it breaks.

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Announcements –

● Kiwanis Board Meeting – The monthly meeting of our Kiwanis Board was held after this meeting.  The board discussed a proposed budget, calendar, and detailed personell assignments for the coming year – For more information contact a board member. (This was the last board meeting for 3 board members – Jacque McGee (who is stepping down as treasurer after many years – Margo Dutton is taking that role) and Mary Ann Brandreth and Gary Edwards whose two years of service as directors is ending.  Thanks for what you do and have done for Kiwanis 

● Key people this meeting: Greeter – Mary Ann Brandreth and George Dove,  Invocation – Tom Kumura, Song – Don Alexander   –Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master – Victor Manzanilla.  50/50 Pot was $237 Jerry Mason got the winning ticket (again???) but he drew the 4 hearts.

● Health concerns – Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim has a herniated disk that will probably require surgery so we will have to pitch in to help him as he takes the reins of the club in October).  

●  Upcoming Meetings –   ●  Sept 18   Coast Guard Admiral (ret.) Charlie Wurster, Sea Scouts – ● Sept 25   Officer Installation, Division 37 Guests are Incoming Lt Gov Jim Dorschel and Outgoing  Lt Gov Randy Ortlieb. Our new Kiwanis Year begins October 2, 2018 

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting of 9-4-2018

       George Dove and Jim Alden, next Kiwanis Year’s President-Elect and current President Elect Jim Alden began an iterative process to gather

ideas and preferences for our upcoming new Kiwanis Year which begins in October.  Proposed plan slated to be finalized in October.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday September 4, 2018

Next K-Year’s Leaders, Jim & George, Kick Off an 

All Member Planning Process for Next Kiwanis Year

      Fellow Kiwanians (33 attendance) – Everyone knows that planning is important if you want to get where you are intending to go….Planning for the individual is important, but for a group it is essential.  “Life is change – Growth is Optional – Choose Wisely” is one of the many proverbs on the topic.  This is very true for us at Lake San Marcos Kiwanis.

      Every year in September the upcoming new leaders of the Lake San Marcos embark on a planning process for our club. This year’s leaders for our annual adventure are Jim Alden and George Dove.  “We want to have a good plan reflecting the consensus of our members in place by early October,” said Jim.   “This is step one of our process, hearing from you the members.”

      George Dove displayed some preliminary results from a few surveys (from about 8 members) (see below)

The higher the mumber the more favorable votes that item received, still only a small sample size (6-8 surveys)

      Jim and George laid out the schedule for our planning steps: 1. September 7 (Friday night) member appreciation and new member dinner 6-8 at the Colony 2. September 11 – A more complete summary of member’s ideas and preferences will be passed out and discussed – The same will be presented to the Board at the monthly meeting. 3. September 18 (1:00)- a more in-depth planning session after the regular meeting 4. October 2 -Then President Alden will present a tentative plan to members. 5. October 9 – Present and discuss and refine Proposed Plan at this meeting and the Board Meeting afterward. (see attached for details).

       Both Jim and George spent time at this meeting focusing on early thoughts about our priorities for next year with the emphasis on recruiting new members.   “Member attrition hits us hard every year,” Jim said.  “We know we are under-resourced and a bit overwhelmed with possible current and new direction and ideas.  In 2008 we had 80 members, now we have 47, obviously, that is the wrong trend.  Everyone must be on the membership committee.”

(Instructions from George Dove) – The attachments were discussed at the meeting.  The PLAN CALENDAR shows the

activity details over the next month to obtain your input and provide updates as we proceed. The SUMMARY, KEY POINTS

 are initial points that we discussed at the meeting, including ideas for membership and fundraising.  Finally, the two surveys are

 attached (the questions on 3 pages and the list of activities on 1 page).   If you have not filled out, please print and bring to the

 next meeting.  If you can take photos with your cell phone and email to George, great. If you only have time for one survey,

 pick whichever you prefer!  If you have any questions, call George (314.409.7345).

       Everyone is encouraged to be involved – this is OUR club.

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It Is Uncertain if San Marcos Kiwanis will be joining us or not 

       Recently our club extended an offer to the remaining San Marcos Kiwanis club to join us; the San Marcos Club is experiencing a membership decline.  Jim Murphy reported that as of this meeting it is uncertain if the San Marcos Club will or will not accept our offer.  Jim said three officers plan to meet with the few remaining members of the club this coming Friday.  Jim Alden hopes to have a clear decision soon as we head in to the new Kiwanis year in October.  Stay tuned.

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Announcements –

● .From 2003 to 2018 – Don Keller reviewed a membership roster from June 2003 for our club.  “We had 82 members then – now we have 47.”  However, Don said 11 of those who were members are still members now, and 9 of them are at this meeting today.”   Members in 2013 who are still members: Art Brown, Joe Carona, Tony Colace, Tom Curtis, Fred Folbrecht, Les Hill, Paul Jordan, Don Keller, Ted May, Don Shawler, and Dick Skay.  Of that group only Joe Carona and Dick Skay were not at this current meeting.

● Key people this meeting:: Greeter –  Mary Ann Brandreth and George Dove,  Invocation – Jim Alden, Song – Don Alexander and John Lee  – Collections – Ted May  Fine Master – Ivan Gillis.  50/50 Pot was $215 Tom Kumura got the winning ticket but his helper (Linda Alden) drew the 5 of spades..

● Health concerns – Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden (Jim has a herniated disk that will probably require surgery so we will have to pitch in to help him as he takes the reins of the club in October).  

●  Upcoming Meetings –   ●  Sept 11   Navy Lt. Commander Jim Hester  – ●  Sept 18   Coast Guard Admiral (ret.) Charlie Wurster, Sea Scouts – ● Sept 25   Officer Installation, Division 37 Guests are Incoming Lt Gov Jim Dorschel and Outgoing  Lt Gov Randy Ortlieb.                           Our new Kiwanis Year begins October 2, 2018, Help us develop a workable plan for our collective future.

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

 Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club Meeting August 28, 2018

 

       Darwin Bustarde (left) talked about our sister club the San Marcos Kiwanis Club, of which he is President. Darwin also won the Crazy Hat

contest over all these Crazy Hat Kiwanians above: Jerry Mason, Mary Harrington, George Dove, Darwin Bustarde, Tom Curtis, Dick Skay, 

Art Brown, and Tom Kumura.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday August 28, 2018

Darwin Bustarde of San Marcos Kiwanis, and

The Jim/George Next Year Planning Survey with Crazy Hats

      Fellow Kiwanians (23 attendance) – The Lake San Marcos Kiwanis helped sponsor the San Marcos Kiwanis Club that meets for breakfasts weekly in another part of the city.  Lately the San Marcos Club has seen a rather drastic decline in members.  “There are only about five of us left,” said Darwin Bustarde San Marcos Kiwanis President.  Darwin lives in San Elijo. 

     Darwin told us about what the club has done over the years.  San Marcos Kiwanis projects include  ● The annual San Marcos Christmas Parade which occurs on the first weekend in December where thousands of free books are given out as Christmas presents. ● The Flag retirement Ceremony (250 flags were honorably “retired” last year) ● Cleaning the San Marcos Historical Society with Circle K help ● Daniel Manley Annual Bowling Tournament fundraiser for scholarships for students with mental disabilities ● Sponsorship of Boy Scouts and Sea Scout Troops.  

          Our board is working with the remaining members of San Marcos Kiwanis to effect a merger of our two clubs beginning in our new Kiwanis Year.   Thanks for coming on short notice Darwin…Hope to see you and other San Marcos Kiwanians at future meetings.    

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Two new Members welcomed today – Ryan Stangl was welcomed in club membership today by George Dove and Linda Alden (Jim’s wife) has already submitted her application for membership.  Kiwanis is very excited to have these two great people working with us. Welcome Ryan and Linda.

Herb Field of Lake San Marcos told us about the bugs that drive us buggy and his role in the courts in dealing with them 

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting  – Tuesday August 21, 2018

Herb Field – Forensic Urban Entomology

      Fellow Kiwanians (28 attendance) – Herb Field knows a lot about bugs that bug us.  “Entomology is the study of insects and my specialiity has been forensic urban entomology – meaning detective work about the mysteries of bug infestations in and around where we live.”  Herb is recently retired and living in Lake San Marcos.  He worked for and led a successful pest management firm for 31 years and is known by attorneys and private industry as an expert in matters pertaining to insects and other urban pests.

      Herb told us about many incidents and legal matters relating to insect infestations.  Most of the topics related to the issue of “habitability” of living situations as well as health concerns.   Herb had a very large private collection of insects (20,000 specimens) which he recently donated to the San Diego Agriculure Department.

       When asked about advice for us homeowners he said “Personally, I avoid pesticides because I prefer to use organic plants and elements to keep the bugs outside my home.  He also said one of the best things you can do to prevent unwanted pests is to professionally seal up your home.”  Herb has conducted an insect fair at the San Diego Botanical Gardens for 25 years.    He wore his Key Club pin that he got when he was young in the San Jose area over 50 years ago.  Thanks for coming Herb, hope you come back again.  You won’t drive us buggy.

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September 7 – Member Appreciation & New Member Social

     Membership Coordinator Jim Murphy and President Kumura announced a special event,  A Membership Appreciation and New Member Social which will be held on Friday September 7 from 6 to 9 PM at the Colony Clubhouse (1281 Rue St. Martin).  “A complete Italian lasagna dinner with salad, rolls and dessert will be served with selected wines,” said Jim.            President Kumura plans to have a special program for membership recognition for his Kiwanis year “The evening event is being held to allow us all to consider bringing prospective new members and our spouses,” said President Kumura.  Sign up with Jim Murphy early as space is limited. Cost is $25 per person – prospective members are free.  Hope to see you there.” 

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NYC Guests John and Margie Stahl visited us again.  John is President of his Kiwanis Club in New York City and Margie’s birthday is August 22.  They regularly visit our club while visiting their grandchildren in the area.  John recently spoke to us about “bullying”.  They plan to come back in February. Thanks for coming John and Margie.

Announcements –

• Key people this meeting:Greeters – George Dove and Mary Ann Brandreth,  Invocation – Jerry Mason, Song – Don Alexander  – Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master – Don Keller.  50/50 Pot was $180 Paul Jordan got the winning ticket but drew the 9 of hearts.
• Health concerns– Dick Birkenstock and Jim Alden.  Mona Sims’s father recently passed away.
• Upcoming Meetings –  ●  Aug 28  –  Janice Baker, Nutrition and Diabetes –  ● Sept 4 – Tom Kumura, “Member Recognition”; Jim Alden, “Club Planning for 2018-2019” – ●  Sept 11   Navy Lt. Commander Jim Hester  – ●  Sept 18   Coast Guard Admiral (ret.) Charlie Wurster, Sea Scouts – ●Sept 25   Officer Installation, Division 37 Guests are Incoming Lt Gov Jim Dorschel and Outgoing  Lt Gov Randy Ortlieb.
• Upcoming Special Events:- ● Friday Sept 7 – Member Appreciation and New Member Social  (see above)

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Kiwanis Meeting August 14,2018

Left: a typical service recipient of The ARC – Right: Melanie McCoy (Area Director for The ARC San Diego) and Tom Kumura (President, Lake San Marcos Kiwanis) Melanie talked to us about The ARC San Diego and received our annual donation.

Three relatively new faces were in the audience today – New Member, Ryan Stangl, Recent New Member Mike Rohde, and

       ● Ryan Stangl is our newest member.  Ryan is a realtor who has lived on the north side of Rancho Santa Fe for 7 years.  He was inspired to join us after coming to our most recent Pancake Breakfast.  Ryan has been married to Tiffany for 5 years.  They have a young boy (Rhys age 5) Ryan has a step daughter (Cheyenne age 23, not living with them now).  Ryan will be helping out with the benches and with our website.  He is involved in Next Door.com where he offers a limited helping hand for community members.  “I joined Kiwanis because I want to be active in the community face to face, and I liked what I saw at the Pancake Breakfast and later meetings.  Welcome Ryan!!!

       ● Mike Rohde joined us earlier in the year and he is progressing well in the required tasks of becoming aquainted with our club and what we do.  Way to go Mike!

       ● Mike Montanari – is a 22 year veteran Kiwanian from the San Jose area where he has been President three times of the club there. Mike lives now in Escondido but heard good things about our club and is seriously considering joining us soon.  Hope you do Mike, you won’t regret it.  

●   Membership Appreciation and New Member Drive  is being scheduled for Friday Night September 7, 6-8pm at 1281 Rue St. Martin. Buffet dinner of pasta, salad, dessert, and wine.  The cost will be in the range of $20-$25.  Spouses welcome.  You are encouraged to bring potential new members.  More details to come from Jim Murphy and Pat Haugen.

●  Margo attended Kiwanis convention in Kona, Hawaii (8/8-8/12)– Our own Margo Dutton reported on her recent attendance at a Cal-Nev-Ha District convention.  “I received two standing ovations for my recent leadership of the foundation,” she said.  “It was an honor; now I will have a little more time to contribute elsewhere.”  She reported that Tim Cunning of our division was elected to be the District Governor Elect for next Kiwanis Year.

●  Health Matters – Jean Austin is moving to Monterrey, her home has been sold. Dwight Sorenson is living in the Meridian near the Whites and may need transportation to our meetings. Gary Edwards ‘ wife, needs lots of in home care. 

●  Important Birthday – Tony Colace will turn 96 on Thursday August 16

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● Key people this meeting: Greeter – George Dove, Mary Ann Brandreth, and Harvey White, Invocation – Mary Harrington, Song – John  Lee – Collections – Larry Guthrie  Fine Master – Jim Murphy.  50/50 Pot was $163 – Ivan Gillis had the winning ticket but drew the 7 Spades. Fred F. ticket.

●  Upcoming Meetings – Aug 21  –  Herb Field, Forensic Urban Entomology, Aug 28 – TBA. Sept 4 – TBA, Sept 11 – Club Planning for Next Kiwanis Year – Jim Alden – Sept 18 – Year in Review President Tom Kumura, Sept 25 – New Officer Installation ceremony (New Kiwanis Year begins October 1).

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Left: Jerry Mason, his son Todd Mason Todd’s wife Cecilila DeBustos, President Tom Kumura, and Mary Harrington. Both Todd and Cecilia spoke to us today about their life and work in Uganda, Africa. They’re visiting Jerry and Linda in July and early August.

Report of the Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Meeting – Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Todd Mason and Cecilia De Bustos speak to us about their
Lives and Work in Kampala, Uganda in Eastern Africa
Fellow Kiwanians (31 attendance) – Jerry and Linda Mason’s second son, Todd, and his wife Cecilia have lived in several exotic places in their adult lives – Peru, Thailand, and currently Kampala, Uganda. Todd works for a microfinance organization called Triple Jump headquartered in the Netherlands. Triple Jump has offices around the world and has development projects in many places but primarily in the developing world in Asia, Africa, and central and South America. Triple Jump’s mission is to provide debt financing, investment capital, and advisory services to financial institutions and investment funds who provide financial services to traditionally excluded populations in developing countries. Todd also told us a lot about the central African country of Uganda where they now live (Kampala). (see the box below)

Todd’s Spanish wife, Cecilia De Bustos, then told us about her work with Unicef (United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund) in Uganda as a Nutrition Program Leader. Uganda, like many African nations has a whole host of endemic health problems, most stemming from deep poverty (average GDP per capita in Uganda is $700 while in USA it is $59,000). Unicef is a leader among the many worldwide philantropic aid organizations to fight these problems. “But we must prioritize and collaborate, because the enormity of the need far exceeds the available resources to combat these problems,” she explained. The map below shows where children are below healthy height because of lifelong issues with malnutrition. “The further away from the capital, where we live, the worse the problems become.” she said.

It was a special treat for those who came on Tuesday to hear this story of how other organizations are fighting for children. It reminds us Kiwanians of our need to serve the Children of the World as our motto proclaims we do.
Todd and Cecilia have three young children, twins Nora and Aidan (age 5) and Liam (age 3) who were also present with their grandmother, Linda, at the presentation. Thanks for coming so far to talk with us, Todd and Cecilia. Come back again.
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Del Mar Kiwanis Club on an Interclub and Member of San Marcos Club visit
● Steve Gardella (President) and Chuck Phillips (member) visited today, to tell us about their fundraiser Del Mar Kiwanis Day at the Races and to leave gifts for auction (wine, Day at Races tickets). They will be auctioned off next week. Jim Trageser of the nearby San Marcos Kiwanis visited us today. Welcome Steve, Chuck and Jim.

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● Key people this meeting: Greeter – George Dove and Mary Ann Brandreth, Invocation – Tom Kumura, Song – Don Alexander – Collections – Ted May Fine Master – Tom Kumura. 50/50 Pot – Jim Alden had the winning ticket but drew the Jack of Hearts.

● Upcoming Meetings – July 31 Victor Manzanilla, “Making Your Money Last in Retirement”

Aug 7 John Stahl, “Safe Haven” anti-bullying program that provides a network of shelters for children who are being picked on, threatened or injured. Queens West Kiwanis Division
Aug 14 Anthony DeSalis, President, The Arc of San Diego
Aug 21 Herb Field, Forensic Urban Entomology

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Kiwanis, Live It, Love It, Share It – Jerry Mason

Bret Bandick, Palomar Health District Security Manager

(photo by George Dove)

Jim Alden is Kiwanian of the Week (Photo by George Dove)