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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 No. 31 Vol. 84
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Today’s Speaker:
Biff Baker AL MUTER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS
Today’s program will feature the presentation of college
scholarships from our Club’s Al Muter Scholarship fund. The Vocational
Guidance Committee, on the recommendation of the Board of Directors,
will increase the renewal awards given to the three previous Al Muter
recipients from $1500 per year to the new approved amount of $2,000 per
year to coincide with the dollar amount being presented to this year’s
winner. The runner-up winners will be presented a one-time award of
$1,000.
The 2006 Winner
Jalisa Foster, a senior at Pinellas Park High School
The 2006 Runners-up
Katie Devore, a senior at Northeast High School
Moises Numa, a senior at Pinellas Park High School
TODAY’S QUIZ:
1. In the Bible, who were the parents of Jacob and Esau? 2. How many
tablespoons and teaspoons are in a 2/3 cup? 3. What is the state bird
of New York? 4. What was Perry Como’s occupation before he became a
singer? 5. Where was former President Ronald Reagan born?
LAST WEEK AT
KIWANIS
Charles W. “Chuck” Ross, a trial attorney and President of the
Tampa Bay Blues Foundation, along with Elliott Rakofsky, Director
of Community Relations for P.A.R.C. presented a very interesting program
on the upcoming Blues Fest which will be held at the Vinoy Waterfront
Park on May 5,6, and 7. They were introduced by our Kiwanian-of-the-day
Bob Piplitz. Mr. Ross thanked the club for its help in last
year’s Blues Fest and hopes that this begins to be a long-term
relationship. The real exciting news was that Signature Bank has signed
on as the title sponsor for this year’s show.
This year will
present a spectacular three days of blues music with many nationally
known artists. Among the performers are Johnny Lang, Taj Mahal, Johnny
Winter, John Lee Hooker, Jr., Robben Ford, and Mavis Staples among many
others. Sixteen different bands will be performing. Advance ticket
sales indicate that this will be the biggest attendance to see the
event. The festival is truly a travel destination as 30% of the ticket
sales originate from patrons living outside of the State of Florida. It
takes over 200 volunteers plus the paid staff to stage and produce the
festival. The prime recipient of proceeds from the event is P.A.R.C.
who does great fork for retarded children and the festival is honored to
have had the past twelve years relationship with P.A.R.C.
Elliott Rakofsky
then proceeded to tell about P.A.R.C., its programs and services. The
organization began helping retarded children in 1953 and has grown to
the point where today they have twenty-six different programs and an
annual budget of over $13 Million. A lively question and answer session
followed the presentations. Many thanks to Bob for again bringing this
most interesting program that helps retarded children to our collective
attention.
VISITORS AND GUESTS
We had only one guest in attendance last week. It was Lani McKinnon
who was a guest of David Feaster. Welcome, and please visit with us
again.
DANE MARSHLACK
GIVES THREE MINUTE SPEECH
After securing the required fifty member signatures on his Kiwanis
Apron, Dane presented his fine-free three minute speech about who he is,
what he does and where he’s going. Dale is a member of a very small
breed as he was born and raised in Florida and is a true native
Floridian. He is in the real estate business and cut his teeth with a
firm that bought, rehabilitated and sold houses. After a few years with
HomeVestors, Dane started his own business which he appropriately called
Rescue Real Estate which is modeled after the firm in which he learned
the business. After meeting Bill Allard, he has now added to his
business by becoming involved in marketing commercial properties as
well. He thanked Bill for bringing him into Kiwanis and is looking
forward to his membership in our club. Let’s all be sure to meet and
greet Dane and be sure that he gets a committee assignment.
NOMINEES FOR 2006-2007 CLUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following members will be placed in nomination by the
Elections Committee at our May 9th meeting:
President-elect
(vote for one):
Bill Allard
Markus Mittermayr
Vice Presidents
(vote for two):
David Abbey
Biff Baker
Skip Carr
Markus Mittermayr
Ron Scoggins
Board of Directors
(vote for three):
Pat Bisciotti
Steve Cunningham
Rob Kapusta
Tom Nelson
Bob Piplitz
Mark Shames
PARC BLUES FEST
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Volunteers
are needed to fill two five-hour shifts on May 5th, 6th
and 7th during the upcoming PARC Blues Fest. A sign-up sheet
is being passed around so members can pick the hours most convenient to
them. Here is a wonderful opportunity to be of service to another fine
organization that helps children. Sign up TODAY.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR AUCTION AT FISCHER BASH
John Biesinger reminded the club that a Silent Auction will be held in
conjunction with the annual Jim Fischer Birthday Bash which is scheduled
for June 10th at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Members are
being asked to secure donated items from baskets to any large ticket
items to help raise additional dollars for the Jim Fischer
Scholarships. Please bring the items to our club meeting on June 9th
so they can be properly displayed at the Bash on the 10th.
Contact either John or big Al for details. Here is another way you can
help make this year’s bash an even bigger success!
FREE DEVIL RAYS
TICKETS FOR COMPLETING SURVEY
President Cathy asked the membership for their input into our club’s
operations by completing the Online Member Survey at on this site at
..\feedback.htm. One lucky participant will win a pair of tickets to
a Devil Rays game. No purchase necessary. Register before May 31st to be
eligible for free tickets. This is an excellent opportunity for you to
be heard (and win free tickets).
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION SET FOR MONTREAL
It is still not too late to register for the upcoming Kiwanis
International Convention which is scheduled for Montreal on June 28 to
July 2, 2006. Members who go on the junket do not have to attend any of
the scheduled meetings at the convention unless they want to as the club
has two designated representatives in the form of President Cathy and
President-elect Mitch. A good time for all attendees is assured.
President-elect Mitch will take the entire group from our club to dinner
at least one time during the convention. So, start making your plans to
attend NOW. June 28 is not far off.
PRAYER OF THE
DAY:
Almighty God, we beseech thee with thy gracious favor to behold our
schools, colleges and universities, that knowledge may be increased
among us, and all good learning flourish and abound. Bless all who
teach and all who learn; and grant that in humility of heart they may
ever look unto thee who art the fountain of all wisdom. Amen.
LAST WEEK’S QUIZ:
1. Joseph was Buster Keaton’s real first name. 2. Pearl
Harbor was bombed on a Sunday. 3. The “Big Sky” country is in
Montana. 4. Henry David Thoreau was the author of
“Walden.” 5. Gerald Ford was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
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