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December 23, 2008
Today’s Program: St. Pete High School
Ensemble Choir David Lawhead, Director
I have been at St. Pete High for four
years as the Choral Director. I also teach IB
Music, AP Music Theory, and Keyboard. I have taught in Pinellas County
for twenty-one years and have lived in Pinellas County for twenty-six
years. This is the second year for the rebirth of the Pitchforks at St.
Pete High. The Pitchforks were started by Dick Kadel, who was choral
director during the late 60’s. They
sang in St. Pete throughout the 60’s, 70’s and most of the 80’s. After
about 20 years of silence, the Pitchforks were reintroduced last year in
the fall.
St. Pete High Choral Department had
their Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 16th. They keep a very busy
schedule with a trip that was to Epcot on the 20th of December for the
Candlelight Processional, and a trip to New York City this April.
Last Week at
Kiwanis
Kiwanian of the Day, Mitch
Cochran, introduced Kim Goodard, for a repeat visit to our club. Kim, it
was pointed out, has been a guest speaker more times than anyone. And
for good reason! She appeared to discuss proper protocol, an issue that
is constantly in demand, but sometimes is neglected in today’s world.
Kim opined that with
recently elected politicians, we should support them as our new leaders.
She also expressed it is important to maintain human and spiritual
values on a daily basis. One example of that is to not be so quick in
initial judgment of your fellow man. She stressed that everyone has
value, and that one should open their mind and their heart to all
individuals. Especially during this time of year, she advised that
family is important and that family members make you feel complete and
whole.
At this point, she proposed
a toast in memory of Skip Carr, to honor a man she worked with and
respected. Speaking of respect, she summed up her presentation by
telling us to be thankful for what life delivers and gives to one and
all.
Kim, thank you, I am sure Mitch will
call you again when the club needs a protocol adjustment…. sooner than
later for sure.
Protocol
pointers from Kim:
1.
Do not use nicknames for people
upon first meeting them.
2.
Call people by their last name
until directed to do otherwise.
3.
Any woman over 18 is to be
referred to as Ms., under 18, Miss.
4.
When introduced at a meeting,
stand up and be seen.
5.
When introducing new people make
sure all names are vocalized, including your own.
6.
It is ok to use children as
common ground when meeting people.
7.
Turn off cell phones during meetings or
if an urgent call is expected, tell all those you are meeting that you
are expecting a call.
Attending
We had 63 members and 12
visitors at last week’s meeting
Visitors:
Rachel Russell daughter of J.C. Russell
Jake Holehouse son of Ron Holehouse
Jessica Kardas guest of Terry Dowling
Sharon McCaman guest of Frank Ranieri
Aaron Lukosavich guest of Frank Ranieri
Mili Protic guest of Mike Humlicek
Fred Flack and Vicki Sullivan of the
Seminole Breakfast Club
Mentha Thomas from the House of Praise
Blessings
Fred and Vera Noble
Three Minute
Speech
Dan Nardozzi delivered his three-minute speech on December 16. Dan, a St. Petersburg
native, graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic. Married to Patty, Dan’s
three children include a son who graduated from college in New
Hampshire, a daughter who graduated from FSU, and the youngest son who
is currently at St. Petersburg College. You may find Dan and his wife as
volunteers at the North Shore swimming pool. A financial advisor for
twenty-four years, he recently joined BB&T Bank.
Following Dan,
Damian Gerke’s three-minute speech
revealed to us he is an Arkansas Razorback graduate. Escaping from
there, he landed in the promised land of St. Petersburg in 2001. Married
twenty years to Cheryl, his children include an artist, a band member,
and a writer. Damian was a minister for fifteen years and prior to that
worked in the aerospace industry. Currently, he is a career coach, and
his company is called Vantage Coaching.
House of
Praise Blessings
Dr. Mentha Thomas, Pastor
of House of Praise Blessings, received one hundred gifts for foster
children from the membership today. She presented our club with a plaque
for our help with this project.
What’s
Happening
Kiwanis
Shirts
Kiwanis shirts are for sale
for $33.00. See Charles Stuart to buy one to show your Kiwanis support
and spirit. See the picture in last week’s bulletin.
Kiwanis
Directory
Don’t forget to pick up
your Kiwanis Directory at the front desk.
New Year’s Resolutions
On December 30, bring New
Year’s resolutions to the meeting, either about yourself or another
member. For instance:
Give the gift of New Year’s Resolutions to your Kiwanian friends. For
the 12/30/008 program a special guest will read New Year resolutions
dropped in the New Year’s resolution box at the sign in table. For
example: “To: Bob Piplitz, Stop being so charming, smart, good looking,
& humble in the New Year. From: Everyone” See how easy? Below is a form
to get you started. Enter as many as you want.
To: _______________________________
News Years Resolution: ____________________________________________
From: ______________________________
Upcoming
Projects – Community Service Committee
February PAL-Tournament
Volunteers, if local Bill Holloway, Coordinator
March Special
Olympics Bret Jahn,
Coordinator
April Sally House Easter
Egg Hunt Maryanne Lynch, Coordinator
May Blues
Fest Bob Piplitz,
Coordinator
June All Children’s
Telethon-Parking Candace Nyarkoh, Coordinator
September Happy Workers Literacy
Fair Jane Baldwin, Coordinator
Today’s Quiz
1.
How many mounted heads of poor,
innocent animals does Mitch Cochran have on his wall at home?
2.
How many modes of transportation
does Markus Mittermayer own?
3.
How many Indy 500’s has David
Abbey attended?
4.
How many bars are on a typical
beach crawl by Jim Beach?
5.
Which member wears a hat in
their Kiwanis membership roster photo?
6.
How many dollars did Tom Nelson
donate for Alabama wins this year?
7.
How many Gator games did Kim
Horstman attend this year?
8.
How many times this year did
Scott & Terri Boyle tell Mitch Cochran to tone it down at Mitch’s house?
9.
How many cookies did Kathy
Condon make at this month’s program committee meeting?
10.
In what year did Bernie Lodge become a
Kiwanian?
11.
How many bones has Biff Baker’s wife,
Ann, broken?
12.
How many times has Bob Piplitz called
himself handsome, suave, and debonair.…just in December?
Last Week’s
Quiz
1.
Jack Nicholson won Oscar awards for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest,” “As Good as it Gets” and “Terms of Endearment.”
2.
There are 4 pecks in a bushel.
3.
Goddard Space Flight Center is in Greenbelt, MD.
4.
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