THE LOWER CAPE LIGHT
KIWANIS CLUB OF LOWER CAPE COD
www.kiwanisoflowercapecod.org
GOVERNOR
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT
DAVE KOOHY
LT GOVERNOR
DIVISION 16
JACK BROWN
NEW ENGLAND
DISTRICT OFFICE
P.O. BOX 687
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01704
(508) 875-4724
KIWANIS CLUB OF
LOWER CAPE COD
P. O. BOX 819
ORLEANS, MA 02653
(508) 274-4189
Friday, April 30, 2010
(For Prior Editions, see our Website under Newsletters)
Present: TBD Members: TBD
Program Chair: Anton Anderson Speaker: Sandy Topalian
Greeter/Invocator: Ed Kraus
Guests: Sandy Topalian
Upcoming Greeter/Invocators:
May 7: Mike Smith
May 14: (open)
May 21: Dick Morello
May 28: Round Table
June 4: Susan Smith
Upcoming Program Chairs (see website for topic):
May 7: Open Meeting
May 14: Prayer Breakfast
May 21: Susan Smith
May 28: Bob Duarte – Camp Cleanup at Dream Day
June 4: Open Meeting
Please forward your speaker names and topics to Len and Rev Richard as soon as you know.
If you are unable to greet or sponsor a speaker on the assigned date, please find a member to
swap dates with you, and notify Len and Rev Richard so club records can be updated.
2009-2010
CLUB OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
LEONARD LONG
PRESIDENT-ELECT
GLEN CEFALO
VICE PRESIDENT
IRENE CHECKOVICH
SECRETARY
REV RICHARD JOHNSON
TREASURER
JOHN DOWMAN
ASST TREASURER
EDWARD KRAUS
IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT
ROBERT WIDEGREN
DIRECTORS
VIRGINIA HEWITT
EDWARD KRAUS
CHARLES SCHAPIRA
MICHAEL SMITH
SUSAN SMITH
PARLIAMENTARIAN
ROBERT WIDEGREN
SAFETY OFFICER
GLEN CEFALO
MEMBERS
PABLO ALARIE
ANTON ANDERSON
MURRAY BERNARD
JACK BROWN
GLEN CEFALO
IRENE CHECKOVICH
JACK DOWMAN
BOB DUARTE
JOHN DUNCAN
BERNARD GOLDIN
REV MYRON HECKMAN
GINNY HEWITT
REV RICHARD JOHNSON
ED KRAUS
LEN LONG
TY MARCHMENT
JOE MARINO
HAL MARTELL
DICK MORELLO
LARRY PASCO
URSEL PASCO
MARY JANE ROSEN
SAM ROSEN
CHARLIE SCHAPIRA
EVELYN SHEEHAN
MIKE SHEEHAN
MIKE SMITH
SUSAN SMITH
KRISTIN STEWART
DIANNE WADSWORTH
BOB WIDEGREN
NEW MEMBERS
CHUCK HILTON
Club Updates and Events
Birthdays: Muriel Lundy on 5/1
Health and Wellness: Mary Jane herself was a bit under the weather this morning, and
we all sent well wishes her way.
Interclubs: Two Interclubs are scheduled for next week – May 4
th
at the new club in
Bourne at Mezza Luna at 12:30pm; and May 6
th
at the Mashpee Club at Persy’s Place at
7:30am.
Builders Club: Pablo reported that elections for next year will be held next week.
Nauset Regional High School Key Club: Anton has arranged for key club members to
assist at both the Pancake Breakfast and Flower Sale. There are some 15 students
interested in the upcoming leadership conference.
Wishing Wells: $82.32 was collected from Orleans for a period of 5 weeks.
Pancake Breakfast: Pablo discussed the final plans for this Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast.
For set-up, please arrive by 6:00am and remember to be quiet so we do not disturb the
Inn’s guests. If you have one, please wear your club apron.
Plant Sale: Charlie passed around the sign-up sheet for assistance May 14-16, and signs
were discussed. The times when the most hands will be needed are Friday early evening
for setup and Sunday late afternoon for breakdown.
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Announcements
On May 16
th
, there will be officer training with all incoming officers of the new Aktion Club.
Len will be assisting with this training from our club, and will work directly with their
Treasurer. Aktion Club members have already planned their first service project – placing
flags at the cemetery sites of veterans on May 15
th
. The chartering of the club, and the
installation of their incoming officers, will take place at the Boys and Girls Club in Mashpee
on June 5
th
from 4:30-6:00 pm.
Meetings of the Finance Committee and Board of Directors are scheduled for
Wednesday, May 5
th
. At that time on behalf of the Membership Committee, Evelyn will
present to the Board results of the recent club survey.
Dianne will be selling store gift cards next week, at full value to you. Please remember
that 5% of the money collected will benefit The Family Pantry.
$ $ $ Happy Dollars $ $ $
Many club members were “just happy”. In addition, the Smiths were glad to be back home on
Cape Cod. Kristin had a sad $ for her dog, who was in the ER, and ouch on the wallet!
Many were glad to see the Smiths. Pablo was happy for all the help for the upcoming
Pancake Breakfast. Dick was glad for the cherry blossoms, Charlie was praying for good
weather, Hal was hopeful for the Reds Soxs, and Ed was thankful for all that Pablo is doing
for the Pancake Breakfast. Mike shared all the many many many things that he and Susan
have been doing with Kiwanis while in Florida. And, Anton was happy for the Key Club and
for today’s speaker.
2009-2010
HONORARY MEMBERS
LOUIS BERNINGER
ELINOR DINSMORE
GEORGE DINSMORE
MARY EAGAN
WILLIAM FINKEL
DOROTHY HARZ
JACK HAYES
CLAIRE JUNKINS
MURIEL LUNDY
CARL MEYER
THOMAS O’TOOLE
BOB PREW
STEPHEN ROWAN
LARRY WHEELER
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The Kiwanis Club
of Lower
Cape Cod
meets every
Friday
at Hearth ‘n Kettle
Orleans, MA
Buffet 7:15 AM
Meeting 7:30 AM
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KIWANIS CLUB
OF LOWER
CAPE COD
Friday, April 30,
2010
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Today’s Program: Our speaker today was Sandy Topalian, PhD, who is the Southeastern Regional Manager of the
Brain Injury Association of MA (BIA-MA). This organization was founded in 1980, and they provide services to the
southeast region of Massachusetts, including the Cape and Islands.
Some of the hard facts shared by Sandy included:
A brain injury occurs every 23 seconds in the US.
The annual incidence of brain injury is 8 times that of breast cancer and 20 times that of HIV/AIDS.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in young adults.
Some of the programs their organization offers include:
•
Assisting Kiwanis Clubs with car seats
•
Providing support services to survivors and their families
•
Offering programs to prevent brain injuries
•
Educating the public on the risks and impact of brain injury
•
Advocating for legislation and improved community services.
For additional information, please refer to their website at
www.biama.org
.
Upcoming Dates – Mark your Calendar!
May 2 – Pancake Breakfast at Old Sea Pines Inn
May 5 – Finance Committee and Board Meetings – Harwich
Community Center, 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm
May 7 – Gift Cards on sale for local supermarkets *
May 15-16 – Plant Sale at Brewster Council on Aging
May 18 – Division Meeting at O’Shea’s, 6:30pm
May 22 – Dream Day Multi-Organizational Camp Cleanup
May 28 – Camp Dream Day Cleanup – Our Sponsored Cabin
May 29 – Boar’s Head Hot Dog Sale at Friends’ Market
Jun 2 - Finance Committee and Board Meetings – Harwich
Community Center, 4:30 and 5:00 pm
Jun 4 – Gift Cards on sale for local supermarkets *
Jul 30 – 2
nd
Gerrish/Engdahl Memorial Golf Tournament
Please Remember to Bring ~
Toiletries for Safe Harbor
Food items for The Family Pantry
Monthly Volunteer Forms for Club Secretary’s
Report
Can “tabs” for the Ronald McDonald House
* Cash or check for gift cards to
Stop & Shop, Shaw’s and Friends’
at no extra cost to you!
Percent of sale benefits The Family Pantry
1
st
Friday of each month
. . . . Don’t leave home without them
?
Photographer:
Anton Anderson
Meeting Reporter:
Len Long
Editor:
Irene Checkovich
Web Poster:
Joe Marino