RKC (
Greetings to our
K-Family (Kiwanis affiliated group of clubs), RKN (Rosemead Kiwanis Network)
and other friends
Below are:
·
NEWS: Recent
developments and activities related to
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EVENTS:
Activities in and around
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FAX OF LIFE:
An inspirational email attachment, courtesy of Scott’s Valley Kiwanis. This one
is titled “There is a Legend” and was revised
for this distribution.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Woodcraft Rangers spotlight Garvey Activities
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NEWS
Solis signs on to
support RIF – Rosemead Congresswoman Hilda Solis has joined over 100 members
of Congress in protesting deletion of RIF (Reading is Fundamental) funding from
the 2008-2009 Federal budget. States education affairs staffer Liz Muro in an E-mail to the RKC Reporter “She is a huge supporter of this
program as it benefits over 20,000 students in the district.“ There apparently
never was any question of her continuing her traditional support for the
program; new internal House procedures now require completion of additional paperwork
by Representatives signing such petitions and the press of other business had
simply taken priority.
Required Kiwanian Fingerprinting – In response to various
concerns school districts, youth groups, parents, and law enforcement agencies
have been tightening requirements for background checks and fingerprinting of
all adults working with children. Rosemead Kiwanis recognizes the wisdom the
trend towards such precautions. Accordingly the Club will be considering
adoption of a formal policy in this regard (already distributed in draft form
to Club members) at its March 20 meeting. At the same time arrangements
have been made to secure such checks for club members en masse and free of
charge on March 27 (see under events below). School
administrators and others previously required by their office or employment to
secure a greater type of scan/check will not need to need participate.
Clipper’s Discount – We have been asked to circulate an
invitation from publicist Muk Pannu to attend the
April 6 game of the Los Angeles Clippers against the Houston Rockers at
discounts from regular prices. Depending on seating they are available to
Kiwanis Club members and guests for $60, $50 or $20 (discounts of $25, $10 and
$10 respectively). Note:
each adult ticket now carries with it a bonus – a free ticket for a school age
child!
EVENTS:
Thursday, March 20, 2008, United Parcel Service (UPS) (Regular meeting)*
Diane Lavalette, Account Manager, Sales, will discuss
the 100+ year history of United Parcel service. UPS has grown by
investing, not only in its business, but also investing in its employees and in
the communities it serves.
Saturday, March 22, 2008 – Kiwanian Pancake Breakfast
– (Special Event)
For the 64th consecutive year the San Gabriel
Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with the
Thursday, March 27, 2008 –
Kiwanian Fingerprinting (Special format meeting)*
After luncheon at our regular California Mission
Inn the meeting will adjourn to the Sheriff’s Department facility at the Zaopan Facility on Garvey Blvd. Members will be given a
tour of the facility and receive free fingerprinting and background
checking. This is now a mandatory requirement for Kiwanians
working with the after school program and sponsored youth (see article above).
(Note: the previously scheduled
presentation regarding his recent trip to the
Sunday
March 30, 2008 - City of
The City of
Thursday, April 3, 2008 – (To be
announced) (Regular meeting)*
Thursday, April 10, 2008 – Muscatel
Builders
(Note special meeting/location)
Special annual luncheon
meeting with the Rosemead Kiwanis sponsored Builder’s Club members
officers at
* - unless otherwise indicated, Kiwanis
meetings are at 12:10 in
Inn chapel’s
multipurpose room, 4807 Earle (north of
side of street),
WEEKLY FAX OF LIFE INSPIRATIONAL E-MAIL: “There is a Legend” - see fIle
attached
(Note: the rosemeadkiwanis.org website now has a two year
accumulation
of Fax of Life inspirational monographs available for
review – see the Fax
of Life link at bottom of the “Newsletters”
section of the website.)
SPECIAL REPORT: Woodcraft Rangers Spotlight Garvey
Activities
The Woodcraft Rangers, after school contractor for the
1. ELEMENTARY SPORTS PROGRAM March Soccer, April
basketball and May kickball are being featured in the WR program for the
Garvey/Puente/Montebello schools. Involved
The March soccer group is competing for the chance to play
against LAUSD's champion team at the
2. CHORALE PROGRAM The same Garvey schools, 20
students from each, are cooperating in a chorale program that will culminate in
a major performance night at the end of the school year. Each school has chosen
one song they would like to perform and, with the help of Eva Hinojoza, Chorale Music Director, and Steve Clay,
Activities Consultant specializing in performing arts, they will all come
together in the final number "We Are the World."
Each group will be representing a different country by
dressing in its traditional clothing. The date is tentatively set for Saturday,
May 10, 2008. The exact location is still to be officially designated.
Woodcraft Rangers is “very excited to finally be able to organize such a big
community event,” according to WR Garvey Region lead coordinator Joanne Hou.
3.
4. DISTRICT Wii TOURNEY All
Garvey District schools now have a Wii interactive
game system that can be used for educational ends. Each system contains flat
screen TVs, Wii consoles, and enough controllers to
accommodate for 16 students to play at the same time.
WR Nutrition/Fitness Activity Consultant Tammy Reese has put
together an innovative curriculum for the students. They can now learn about
the history and techniques in baseball, tennis, bowling, golf, and boxing while
staying fit and burning calories. This has led to a Wii
Tournament where the top team from each school will compete for a District
championship. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at
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