Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake, NY

President Gerald Tysiak                                                                                                       Secretary Peg Weiss

Vice President Gary Meislin                                                                                   Treasurer Robert S. Pasquarelli

Sandpiper Editor Jo Moccia                                                                                  Immediate Past Pres Joe Behson

Webmaster David E. Booker                                                                                              Photographer Jim Rogers

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ray Turner, William Whipple

Bryce E. Cutler, Skip Patton, James E. Rogers

John C. Brownrigg, James M. Colabelli, Eve M. Ward

Club Bulletin Committee

Jo Moccia, Chair

Jim Colabelli            Pat Lane

MEETING OF Aug 31, 2009

PRESIDENT Gerald Tysiak presiding

GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Ken Van Praag

WELCOME GUESTS: Lt. Governor Designate Noreen Barrett

WELCOME BACK ; Bryce Cutler  & Joe Grillo

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry presented those who were not at the steak and lobster dinner tokens of his appreciation . He presented these to Gary Meislin, who had left early for stepping up to be Vice President, Dick Johnsen for heading the Spiritual Aims, Bryce Cutler for being a club Director, Bob Pasquarelli for being club Treasurer and membership training and he re- presented a certificate to Barb Fioravanti with the title of Club Director added.

New York District Convention was well represented by our members we filled the first two rows to show our support to Dave Booker who will be the Governor this year and in the 60 years of Sand Lake Kiwanis we have never had this honor.

Bill Whipple covered the convention, as he had been one of our delegates. He saidthe Veteran's Recognition was very moving. He returned with a stronger belief that we need to be move active and willing to do Kiwanis work. When you see Bill ask him about the Magic Of Kiwanis.'

Peg Weiss enjoyed the convention and came away knowing that Sand Lake can be very proud of our support for Dave. She was impressed by the Moving Up and Change of Leadership.

Sand Lake Kiwanis had 17 members who got together with others from the Van Rensselaer Division for dinner on Friday night at the convention This was to honor “our Dave" but he played hooky having to host the International Trustee. A great time was had by all.

We said a nice Thank You to Eve Ward for arranging our fantastic steak and lobster dinner.

When you see Joe Cybulski please thank him for our “Music in the Park' we had five nights of wonderful music with a good turnout. Thanks Joe.    

Van Rensselaer Division: Next division meeting will be at the Paulo Lombardi Restaurant and it will be on Sep 16, 2009 at 6 pm Dinner will cost $28. this includes full dinner and tip with three choices of meal. Please let Dudley, Dave or Jerry know as soon as possible so that Noreen Barrett can get our reservations in. Come and support LG Jim Rogers at his last formal event.

Nancy W. Davis Reminded us that on Friday, Sept 4, the Doors of Hope are receiving a shipment and we would appreciate any members who can to arrive about 9 - 9:30 to help unload and put away their very needed supplies.

Nancy also thanked all who helped at the CoC Blood Mobile and the two members who donated blood.

Nancy also reminded us that the Historical Society is having an Antique Appraisal day on September 29 from 10 – 2 at the Miler Hill School.

Lost and found. Peg Weiss has a soft sided navy blue cooler that was left at the camp after our wonderful dinner. Call Peg to claim.

Joe Behson had Sign -up sheets for soccer were distributed for September13 and 20 - those that signed up are now listed on the Club Management Site - others wising to sign up may do so at that site.

Bob Pasquarelli needs help to clean the food trailer. Please call Bob if you can give an Hour or so to get it ready for the inspection by the county.

Woody Hacker was very pleased to say that he had received a letter from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo thanking us for having Maurice Padula as a speaker to our club to talk about fraud. He also said that in the letter was an invitation to an information night about contractor fraud. This will be held on September 23 at 6 pm at 440 Whitehall Rd. in Albany.

Those who went to the Tailgate Part and then the play at the Theater Barn in New Lebanon had a wonderful time and this may become an annual tradition.

The following people have not paid their dues and are in danger of being suspended at the monthly board meeting on Sept. 14 if their dues have not been paid. Please get your dues in.

Doug Baldrey

Frank Bresslor

Bryce Cutler

Ken James

Jo Moccia

Bruce Perry

Kevin Smith

Jim Stacy and

Sarah Tripp

PROGRAM: Joe Grillo Presented Duncan Stewart, Executive Director - Albany Convention Center Authority Duncan shared with us the plans for the Convention Center. He showed us both phases and answered any questions that we had. They will not be removing any building and are taking great care to preserve one of Albany's oldest Building. He told of the excavation finding and the artifacts that have been found. He did a fine job. He showed us four Preliminary Images and they are requesting any preferences be sent to them by Sept. 9.

HAPPY DOLLARS

$Dave Booker gave many H$ for the convention, the Tailgate Party, new banner, the two rows of support from VRD and particularly SLKC at his election, the flowers from Nancy W. that graced the hospitality room

$ Jim Rogers for Ken Van Praag for serving as a delegate for Troy and Woody Hacker for being a delegate for N. Greenbush.

$ Noreen Barrett for the whole Convention and the fact that she will be here a lot.

$Skip Patton for the Green Technology being used in the Albany Convention center and for a great trip to Fenway Park where the Red Sox won.

$ Woody Hacker for the return of his wife from the hospital both in July and in August. Our Best wishes and prayers to Marion.

$ Bill Whipple gave one for being a delegate and one for Dave.

$ Pat Lane One for hearing Duncan refer to one of the building as an old ships chandler and the other for the great looking bunch we had at the convention.

$ Kevin Sarsfield for spending his 35th wedding anniversary in Old Quebec, Kevin and Phyllis had a wonderful time.

$Bob Pasquarelli Joan is home from the hospital but is still very ill and there is no diagnosis yet.

$ Joe Gril lo for Duncan for his good program and for Dave being elected Governor.

$Jerry Tysiak for Dave. Jerry also wants us to be Proud Americans and fly the flag on September 11.

$ Peg Weiss Proud to be a delegate that voted in Dave Booker as our Governor.

$ Barb Fioravanti and her husband had a great time at the Tailgate party and Play and also for her New Job .

$ Gary Meislin for a good steak and Lobster Dinner.

DOOR PRIZE by Joe Grillo, won by Bryce Cutler

50/50 for $ & won by Eve ward

MEGA 50/50 worth $ 117 with 46 cards left in the deck was not won as Peg Weiss pulled the 5 of hearts

NEXT WEEK SEPTEMBER 7: No Meeting Labor Day

        SEPTEMBER 14: PROGRAM CHAIR: Joe Behson

                                  PROGRAM: Futures Committee Report/ Board Meeting

                                  INVOCATOR/GREETER/CERTIFICATE:

        SEPTEMBER 21: PROGRAM CHAIR: Fred Wurtemberger

                                  PROGRAM: John Mulligan - Hudson PBC Dredging

                                  INVOCATOR/GREETER/CERTIFICATE: Bruce Perry

        SEPTEMBER 28: PROGRAM CHAIR: Nancy W. Davis

                                   PROGRAM: Gail DeMarco - League of Women Voters

                                                       Fall Election and Voting Machines Update

                                   INVOCATOR/GREETER/CERTIFICATE: Kevin Sarsfield

        OCTOBER 5: PROGRAM CHAIRS: President Jerry & President-designate Gary

                             PROGRAM: Annual Installation of Officers and Directors

                             INVOCATOR/GREETER: Dick Johnsen

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.             Helen Keller

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