RKC (ROSEMEAD KIWANIS CLUB) WEEKLY REPORTER – 04/28/2008

 

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 Rosemead – this week: tryouts, a scholarship grant, and leadership award nominations

 

·        EVENTS: Activities in and around Rosemead, with emphasis on Rosemead Club meetings and Rosemead Kiwanis Network activities.

 

·         FAX OF LIFE: An inspirational email attachment, courtesy of Scott’s Valley Kiwanis. This one is titled “I Will Sing”  

 

 

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NEWS

 

Tryouts for the Rosemead Rebels, one of the San Gabriel Valley’s premiere youth activities, begin Saturday, May 3.  Cheerleading is also included. See flyer attached to last week’s issue.    

 

RHS KEY Club past president Bianca Hong is the winner of a $1000 scholarship from the Kiwanis regional CA-NEV-Ha Foundation.  Given her unstinting service to the Club and community this award was richly deserved. 

 

Thursday May 1-Wednesday May 7 2008 is the nominations period for the 2008 ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LEADERSHIP AWARDS (see 5/23 event and special report below)

      

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

        

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 – Safety First  (Regular Meeting)*

 

Lou Reade, a retired fire captain of the Union Oil Company’s Carson refinery, will share principles with us as a prelude to a future presentation of the program he does for after school programs and other groups.

 

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MAY 3-4, 2008 – CRIB PROJECT 2008 – This will be the final week of a program coordinated by the Sisters “N Deed outreach and cooperating church groups designed to help the Pregnancy Help Center by collecting infant related items. This center, located at 5626 N. Rosemead Blvd (www.phc-sgv.org) supports young mothers with training, baby items, clothing, and counseling.  Call our Kiwanis Rosemead Reporter editor at 626/292-6550 for donation location details and further information (see also attached flyer).

        

THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008 – WOODCRAFT RANGERS CAMP  (Regular Meeting)*

 

Sergio Medrano, area co-ordinator for Woodcraft Rangers, unveils plans for this summers WR camp, for which last year there were scholarships available for Rosemead kids.

 

THURSDAY MAY 15, 2008 – BOARD OF EQUALIZATION  (Regular Meeting)*

 

Vicki Smith. BofE veteran, will share some of the trends and challenges facing her agency in the 21st century

 

SATURDAY MAY 17 – CELEBRATION OF CHARITY –

 

Rosemead‘s talented youth know how to sing. Local spiritual groups help numerous overseas missions and orphanages, but they also address needs in the local community.  On this special afternoon at Rosemead’s United Methodist Church, beginning at 3:00, both groups will give interested community members a chance to enjoy outstanding singing and learn about service opportunities. The Church is located at 9032 Mission, just east of Rosemead Blvd.

      

WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2008 – COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETING –

 

the second of what will be a monthly series of meetings on public safety issues will be held at the Public Safety Center, 830-1 Garvey Avenue.  Sponsored by the City of Rosemead with support from the Sheriff’s Department, Rosemead Kiwanis members and other groups these meetings will help harden the target against crime and deal with other safety and disaster preparedness issues.

 

         THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008 – to be announced (Regular Meeting)*

           

MAY 28 – FASHION SHOW – California Mission Inn, which for decades has been the situs of our Rosemead Kiwanis meetings, will be hosting a fashion show by Draper’s  and Damon’s on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, from 2:00-4:00 in the Inn’s chapel. The show is free, but seating is expected to be limited and reservations are required.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2008 - 2008 ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LEADERSHIP AWARDS --- 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Monterey Park Service Clubs located at 440 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (see feature story below)

 

            THURSDAY MAY 29, 2008 – to be announced (Regular Meeting)*

 

           * - unless otherwise indicated, Kiwanis meetings are at 12:10 in California Mission

                Inn chapel’s multipurpose room, 4807 Earle (north of Mission ½ block on west

                side of street), Rosemead. Street parking is normally required.

 

 

WEEKLY FAX OF LIFE INSPIRATIONAL E-MAIL: “I Will Sing” – see file  attached

 

       SPECIAL REPORT: 2008 ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER

                                        LEADERSHIP AWARDS

 

Asian Pacific Island Award Heritage Month began in 1978 when the week of May 1-7 was officially named “APIA Heritage Week.”  In 1990, the designated week was expanded to include the entire month of May.  Over the past two decades, the APIA community has grown tremendously, both in population and in its contributions to the nation.

 

The Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Awards will recognize individuals and/or groups who have provided leadership in one or more of the following categories: Art, Culture, Music or Entertainment, Business Entrepreneurship, Community Activism, Education, Non-Profit Service, Youth, Veterans, and/or Senior Citizens Service.  The nominees must live, work, or provide services to the 49th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, and South El Monte.  Self-nominations will be accepted.

 

According to Assemblyman Mike Eng, who represents the 49th District, “Asian Pacific Islanders have made significant contributions to the larger community and deserve special recognition. I believe this is especially true in the 49th Assembly District, where we have one of the most vibrant and diverse API populations in California.” The awards will recognize ten distinguished individuals who represent the best qualities of the Asian American community. 

 

·        Nominees MUST live, work, or provide services in the 4th Assembly District. This  includes the cities of Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, and South El Monte.

 

·        The Nominee must have provided leadership in one or more of the following areas: Art, Culture, Music or Entertainment, Business Entrepreneurship, Community Activism, Education, Non-Profit Service, Youth, Veterans, and/or Senior Citizens Service.

 

Ten individuals will be selected who have distinguished themselves in one or more of these areas; however all areas may not be represented. Awardees MUST be present at the May 28 award celebration listed above

 

Nomination forms should be submitted to Phong Ly in Assemblyman Eng’s office via email at phong.ly@asm.ca.gov or fax at (626) 450.6117.  The nomination deadline is Wednesday May 7, 2008.

 

 

 

     (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.)

 

 

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