The Kiwanis Club of Brea returned to its La
Habra roots to celebrate the 57th Installation of its Officers and
Directors. At the El Cholo Restaurant, President Scott Schaffer
welcomed members, their wonderful spouses who
magnanimously
allow the members to participate in and contribute to the club’s
successes, and guests. Among the evening’s dignitaries were incoming
Lt. Governor Shirley McCracken, outgoing Lt. Governor Mike McKay,
Annetta Scott, Cynthia Holmberg from the La Habra Kiwanis Club,
Pastor Dave Rader representing the Brea Rotary Club, and Pastors
Mike and Laurie O’Brien’s daughter and son-in-law Joanna and
Jeremy Welsh.
One of the
program’s highlights every year is the acknowledgement of those members
who strive for and achieve perfect attendance. This year saw
five members enter the books with streaks of one year each as follows:
| Henry Eagar |
1 Year |
| Sam Graciano |
| Chuck Lee |
| Mike O'Brien |
| Matt Vessey |
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| Dave Worker |
2 Years |
| Dennis O'Hern |
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| Scott Shaffer |
3 Years |
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| Lynda Arnold |
8 Years! |
| David Coley |
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| Tom Green |
17 Years!! |
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| Dean "Old Man" Hall |
23 Years!!! |
President Scott applauded the members
who earned two banner patches for the club with their extraordinary
efforts: Don Hull for creating and maintaining the Best Club
Web-Site in the District, and Dave Worker for arranging 16
Interclub meetings within the Division for the Round Robin.
Incoming
President Mike O’Brien recounted the election of Chuck Lee
as Kiwanian of the Year. Because Chuck could not be at this
installation dinner, the announcement and plaque presentation were made
to Chuck at the Sep 11 breakfast meeting. The Kiwanian of the Year is
chosen by the membership to recognize that member who best reflects what
it means to be a Kiwanian by actively participating in club projects, by
being an inspiration to other club members, and by working selflessly
for the betterment of the club in the administrative year.
Scott continued the tradition of the President’s Award by naming
Dean Hall and Dennis O’Hern to share this honor (a
three-peat for Mr. O'Hern). Dean, a p
revious
Award winner, was particularly important to Scott’s success not only
with his sage advice and his usual leadership of the annual Easter Egg
Hunt and Toys for Tots projects, but more particularly for his dogged
determination to tie up the loose ends of the Kiwanis Club of Brea
Scholarship Fund which culminated with the granting of three $1000
scholarships this year. The list of other prior President’s Award
winners includes Tom Green and Don Hull.
On behalf of the entire membership, former club Presidents Dean Hall
and Tom Green teamed to commend Scott Schaffer for his
year of leadership and hard work by presenting him a commemorative
plaque.
Projecting
an effective date of Oct 1, incoming Lt. Governor Shirley McCracken
retired the current Board of Directors with a few words and a
wave of her hand; and then installed incoming Directors: Lynda
Arnold, Henry Eagar, Tom Green, Dean Hall, Catherine Houston, and
Chuck Lee.
With words of encouragement and challenge to each individual incoming
officer, Shirley installed Mike O’Brien as President, Dave
Worker as President-Elect, Matt Vessey as Vice President,
Danny Hernandez as Treasurer, Dennis O’Hern as Secretary, and
Scott Schaffer as Immediate Past President.
Shirley offered her thoughts on the 2008 – 2009 administrative year.
She
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intends to develop her Kiwanis Team
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declared Governor Dan Connolly’s theme of
Growth Produces Service
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cited her major objective to increase membership
of the Division by 33 members; and
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declared the need to resurrect the Buena Park
club through the participation of the entire Division.
Newly installed President Mike O’Brien concluded the evening by
announcing three goals for his administrative year:
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substantially increase Club membership
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institute the Terrific Kids program
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have one special social outing, just for fun
Mike then held aloft for all to gaze upon his genuine Aimee Semple
McPherson model tambourine that will collect the fines, fees, and happy
& sad dollars during the year. To test its efficacy, Lt. Governor
Shirley McCracken christened the piece with its first dollar which it
accepted with alacrity.
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The meeting starts with the pledge. What, El Cholo has no American flag?
I'll have what she's having.
Some of our guests through Mike's head
Laura is presented flowers by Scott
Dean Hall and Dennis O'Hern are presented the President's Award from Scott Schaffer.
Scott distributes his "thank you" gifts to his board.
Mathew knows exactly what to do with his gift.
Dean Hall presents a commerative plaque to Scott.
Tom Green presents the dinner bill to Scott.
Lt. Governor-Designate Shirley McCracken installs Scott as Immediate Past President
Dennis is installed as club Secretary.
Danny, we're giving you one more year to get it right.
Matthew is our new Vice President
Dave Worker is President-Elect
Michael O'Brien installed as club President
Scott introduces Michael into the traditional game of pounding the incoming president's tongue with the gavel.
Is this what he meant by more socials.
Mike talks about his coming year.
Our new fine collection basket.
Laura pins our new club President.
Congratulations Mike and Laura.
The meeting starts with the pledge. What, El Cholo has no American flag?
