THE SANDPIPER THE WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SAND LAKE, NY

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President Linda L. Ellis Treasurer Robert S.

Booker Immediate Past President Stuart J.

Weiss Photographers James Rogers & Kevin Sarsfield BOARD OF

1 THE SANDPIPER THE WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SAND LAKE, NY P. O. Box 535, West Sand Lake, NY Meets 6:30 PM Mondays at The Lakeview Inn Restaurant President Linda L. Ellis Treasurer Robert S. Pasquarelli President-Elect Lyndon Ellis Secretary David E. Booker Immediate Past President Stuart J. Nippes Webmaster David E. Booker Sandpiper Editor Margaret R. Weiss Photographers James Rogers & Kevin Sarsfield BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara K. Fioravanti, Robert R. Loveridge, Janet Malecki Joseph M. Behson, Craig Daniels, Patricia A. Lane John B. Mulligan, Eve M. Ward, Margaret R. Weiss MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2014 President Linda L. Ellis, presiding GREETINGS & INVOCATION by Pat Lane GUESTS: From the Latham Kiwanis Club, John Swartwout From Latham Troop 1701 BSA, Randy & Sean Wheeler and Dan & Jon Schneider WELCOME BACK: T.C. McEntyre

2 PROJECT SIGNUP SHEETS DOORS OF HOPE, unloading food truck Tue Oct 14: Behson, Daniels, Patton, Loveridge 27 th MONTHLY PASTA WSL Firehouse, Saturday, November 8 th : 12 7, Setup & Cook: L&L Ellis, Loveridge 3 5:30, Setup & Serve: Lane, Hamlin, Weiss 3:30 7, Cashiers: Ward 5 7:30, Serve & Takedown: Hamlin, Weiss, FOOD SOCCER FIELDS, Sundays of Sept & Oct: Sunday, October 19 th : Transport TO: Lyndon Ellis Transport BACK: Stuart Nippes 11 2: Lane, Patton & Gates 2 5: Hamlin, Wagner & Trupia Sunday, October 26 th : Transport TO: Colabelli Transport BACK: 11 2: Wheeler, L&L Ellis, Ward 2 5: Lane, Hamlin, ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY, Saturday October 18 th, 9AM, Algonquin upper parking lot: Lane, Ginther, Daniels, Brownrigg, L&L Ellis, Loveridge VAN RENSSELAER DIVISION INSTALLATIONS & GOVERNOR S VISIT, Saturday, Oct 31 st, 11:30 AM, Franklin Terrace, Campbell Ave, Troy: Booker, L&L Ellis, Malecki, Nippes, Ward, Weiss, Lane, Mulligan, Loveridge, McEntyre, Hall ARC BLOOD DRIVE, Friday, Oct 31 st at Church of the Covenant: Setup 12 noon: Davis Cleanup 7 pm: Davis Registration 1 3:30: Ward Registration 3:30 6: Linda Ellis Canteen 1 3:30: Weiss Canteen 3:30 6: Lane HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS, American Legion Hall (next door to AP Post Office), 6 8 PM: Transport from Lane s garage, sort and pack: Tues Nov 18 th : Ward, L&L Ellis, Lane, Behson Wed Nov 19 th : Ward, L&L Ellis, Lane, Weiss Thur Nov 20 th : Ward, L&L Ellis, Lane, Jensky Distribute, Saturday Nov 22 nd : Set Up 8 9 am: Lane, Colabelli, Jensky Distribute 9 Noon: Ward, L&L Ellis & Weiss Cleanup, Delivery 12 1:30: Lane BELLS OF LIFE, Crossgates Mall, Saturday Dec 6 th from 10 6: 10 1: Lane, Hamlin, Patton, Loveridge 1 3:30: Ward, Mulligan, Parslow 3:30 6: L&L Ellis, Loveridge

ANNOUNCEMENTS John Brownrigg: New Kiwanis shirts are here pick yours up ASAP. Most have been paid, but a few still owe $22/shirt.

Bob Loveridge: Castleton Kiwanis Club s famous chicken BBQ takeout is Sun Oct 26 th.

PROGRAM Member Randy Wheeler introduced the Boy Scouts from Troop 1701, including his two sons, and explained that the 50 mile backpack

Michael showed the slides of the trip, made in August this summer, but Randy explained that there were no pictures of the months of

supplies for the 5 day stay in the wilderness surrounding Cranberry Lake.

Dividing the hike into approximately 10 mile segments, they set up camp each night, ate their dinner, slept soundly, and rose the next

On day two one of the scouts had to turn back due to ankle pain and was taken back to the parked car to go home, their only casualty.

They had to cross one pond on a long but narrow log; footing became treacherous, and balance precarious due to the heavy packs.

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS John Brownrigg: New Kiwanis shirts are here pick yours up ASAP. Most have been paid, but a few still owe $22/shirt. A child s small size shirt was mistakenly included, and it was decided to give it to Janet to award to one of the K-Kids. Bob Loveridge: Castleton Kiwanis Club s famous chicken BBQ takeout is Sun Oct 26 th. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS: none OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES: present Jim & Terry Parslow and Lyndon & Linda Ellis and absent: Bill & Betty Jean Whipple (50 th!) and Peter & Nancy Stevens We sang, or at least tried to sing, to those present, and certainly enjoyed Eve s great chocolate cake! PROGRAM Member Randy Wheeler introduced the Boy Scouts from Troop 1701, including his two sons, and explained that the 50 mile backpack hike in the Adirondacks was a new experience for all of the scouts, and also for him. Michael showed the slides of the trip, made in August this summer, but Randy explained that there were no pictures of the months of preparation: conditioning their bodies, especially feet, breaking in their boots, and collecting the necessary equipment and food supplies for the 5 day stay in the wilderness surrounding Cranberry Lake. Called the CL50, the trail circumnavigated all of the lake, and is 50 miles in completion. Dividing the hike into approximately 10 mile segments, they set up camp each night, ate their dinner, slept soundly, and rose the next morning to start off again. Each of the scouts narrated the pictures, relating some of their adventures. On day two one of the scouts had to turn back due to ankle pain and was taken back to the parked car to go home, their only casualty. On the second day they lost their water filter, and thereafter had to treat their supply by boiling or with tablets. They had to cross one pond on a long but narrow log; footing became treacherous, and balance precarious due to the heavy packs. They placed sticks into the bottom on either side to assist future hikers, one of their service projects required by BSA. One scout did fall in, but survived. Another service project was putting a directional arrow along the trail at a confusing junction, again to help others. On the third day they diverted and climbed Cat Mountain, a rocky trail with a fantastic view of the rugged terrain. They were able to swim every day which was refreshing, and at one place found a smooth rock slide which they really enjoyed. Their campsite that night was at the

4 inlet to Cranberry Lake. On the fourth day their service project was clearing a downed tree that had blocked the trail. One of the scouts had made a chocolate cheesecake from his dried provisions, and of course it was very soft. He was covered with the evidence, and caused a commotion among a few college students when he asked them for some toilet paper! They encountered a very large two level beaver dam which was holding back a great deal of water. On the fifth and last day, they had the best campsite on Cranberry Lake, complete with their own private beach. There were only six miles to get out, and it was relatively flat terrain no problem! The final pictures showed the boys enjoying huge ice cream cones after completing the entire 50 miles! Pat Lane congratulated the group, and presented each scout with a Certificate of Appreciation for giving us such an entertaining program, and the club gave them a loud round of applause for their amazing accomplishment!

$ Stuart Nippes: I m having withdrawal from the presidency! While visiting in New Jersey I saw one of their Kiwanis Clubs collecting food for their local food pantry!

5 HAPPY DOLLARS $ Eve Ward: I want you all to know that there really are good people out there. Last week I found a note on my windshield with the name and phone number of the lady who had scraped my car. I had it repaired, and today I received her check with her apologies! $ Stuart Nippes: I m having withdrawal from the presidency! While visiting in New Jersey I saw one of their Kiwanis Clubs collecting food for their local food pantry! $ Dale Hall: I did a 50 mile hike without stopping----a long time ago, no choice, in the military! I m happy that over the weekend 8 Key Clubbers stacked my firewood, and I got very tired just watching them! $ Jim Rogers: Congratulations to the Scouts and their great program! Scouting was the most important thing during my youth! $ Joe Behson: Happy to report that I sold my old place at Mt Snow, so I now only have one to take care of! $ Sue Jensky: I took another trip up Grafton Mountain to the Fire Tower, and the colors were gorgeous! $ Randy Wheeler: I m so very proud of my scouts, and thank them for taking me along on that 50 mile hike! $ Bob Loveridge: What a great program! Thanks to the Latham Club for sponsoring them! $ Jon Schneider: If you ever want to take a 50 mile hike, make sure Randy s with you he s the greatest planner! DOOR PRIZE, provided by Randy Wheeler, was won by John Swartwout from Latham Kiwanis! 50/50 for $28 was won by Skip Patton! PROGRESSIVE 50/50, worth $ this week, confounded Rose Metchick who picked the King of..spades from the 45 cards! Close, but no cigar! COMING WEEKS OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 27 NOVEMBER 3 NOVEMBER 10 PROGRAM: Craig Daniels Kevin Carpenter: Solar Energy GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE: Peter Stevens PROGRAM: John Brownrigg Summerfest Planning GREETER/INVOCATOR: Joe Trupia PROGRAM: John Mulligan, Update on Program Committee BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING GREETER/INVOCATOR: Bryce Ginther PROGRAM: Eve Ward Speaker Dr Lisa Thorne GREETER/INVOCATOR/CERTIFICATE: Jean Hamlin SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite HOPE. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ROLL CALL: Present: Pres Ellis, Imm Past Pres Nippes, Pres-Elect Ellis, Sec Booker, Treas Pasquarelli; Directors Behson, Daniels, Lane, Fioravanti, Malecki, Loveridge, Mulligan, Ward, Weiss SECRETARY S MINUTES approved as filed TREASURER S REPORT end of fiscal year (Sept 30, 2014) was $35, HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICES (Loveridge/Ginther): Unloaded food truck at Doors of Hope twice MEMBERSHIP & EDUCATION (Behson): Recommended one for membership approval SPONSORED YOUTH (Fioravanti/Mulligan/Malecki): Attended 4 meetings of Builders Club; attended 2 meetings of Key Club WAYS & MEANS (Linda Ellis): Served 42 meals at monthly pasta dinner, earning $ YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY #1 (Loveridge): 5 members toured new NICU at Albany Med OLD BUSINESS none (first meeting of Board) Unfinished from (Food Trailer Design Contest and use of money donated in the memory of PP Dudley Dorr) was resubmitted and tabled. NEW BUSINESS 1. Budget for approved as presented. Discussion of ongoing projects: a. Citrus Sales price rise of $1 from $22/case to $23/case due to higher FL cost b. Christmas Tree Sales investigate possible new location at Sunoco station c. Monthly Pasta Dinners Bob Loveridge authorized to renegotiate with the WSLFD for d. Stu proposed revolving school lunch fund to temporarily pay charges; $500 approved on a trial basis. 2. Memorial Day and Labor Day were approved as non-meeting holidays. 3. Senior Member status was reviewed for 10 members and Dale Hall was approved as addition. 4. Leave of absence requests from Jerry Tysiak from Oct 27 Dec 31, 2014 for personal family reasons, and from Jim Rogers from Nov 2014 April 2015 for wintering in FL, were both approved. 5. Request for funding assistance from Parents Who Care to help fund the indoor track program at APHS which is no longer funded by the school district. $500 pledged to be paid when total amount of $21,000 is raised. 6. Funding request for $200 from WSL K-Kids to start up their popcorn sales (profits go to a different charity each month) was approved. 7. $50 donation to AMC NICU approved as gift in District Governor Eric Paul s name upon his official visit Oct 25th. 8. Request by Jim Colabelli approved for use of hot dog steamer at COC Christmas Bazaar. 9. Funding request for Christmas gifts for teenagers: $1000 approved from club, with individual donations from members. Bob Loveridge to inquire if Toys for Tots will be donating some to us. 10. President Linda appointed the Audit Committee: Chair Mike Gates, John Brownrigg, and Sue Jensky DIVISION NEWS Group Officer Installation & District Governor s Visit in Troy October 25, 2014 DISTRICT NEWS Dues $24 with no magazine fee; new member add fee $15 INTERNATIONAL Dues remain same but with $4 added for liability insurance BILLS AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMENT ADJOURNMENT 9:30 pm

THE SANDPIPER THE WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SAND LAKE, NY

THE SANDPIPER THE WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SAND LAKE, NY P. O. Box 535, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 www.sandlakekiwanis.org SandLakeKiwanis @nycap.rr.com Meets 6:30 PM Mondays at