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ORGANIZED DECEMBER 20, 1923
KIWANIS CLUB OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CHARTERED MARCH 8,1924

Volume 84 ~ Issue 29

Next Week ~ May 1^st

The program will be provided by TheatreWorks, a Silicon Valley startup. After going online I was amazed at this quality organization that exists right here in the Bay Area. Theatre Works is committed to being one of America’s outstanding professional theaters. They provide dramatic and musical theater of outstanding professional quality. They feature new plays as well as the classics. Their productions reflect the diversity that is found in the Bay Area. They employ over 300 artists. They have a 24 member board of trustees a professional staff of 42 and they play to over 100,000 patrons every year. They have been in existence since 1971. Come and enjoy an excellent program and enjoy the food and fellowship that is the Los Gatos Kiwanis Club.

This Week ~ April 24^th

Our program was an excellent presentation provided by Malcolm Bordelon. Malcolm is the Executive Vice President of Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment. They are the parent company of the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team. The timing of this program was shear genius in that the Sharks have just advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Malcolm said he really likes to give presentations when they are winning. He provided a glimpse of what it is like to manage a major sports franchise. When you look at it like a business it is very different from a sports point of view. The Sharks are involved in everything from soccer to boxing and even mixed martial arts. They are also involved in promoting a hockey league in China. They are heavily involved in developing Ice Rinks around the country. The former Logitech Ice Rink in San Jose. is one of their projects. It is now known as Sharks Ice until a suitable corporate sponsor can be found. This facility in San Jose is a large contributor to the local economy due to the large number of hotel rooms that they fill for their various hockey tournaments that they sponsor. Terry Martin, of our club, participates in a men’s Hockey league at this facility. If you have further questions go to the Sharks Website at www.sanjosesharks.com. You can read Malcolm’s bio there as well.

Guests:

Our guests were Tom Wolf, the speaker Malcolm Bordelon, Dick Ashcroft, Walter Borlase, and Dennis and Melissa from Terry Martins office. Dennis and Melissa are big Sharks Fans.

Meeting Happenings

We opened with a patriotic song led by Ellen Graff. Barbara Koplos gave the invocation and Ernie gave the pledge. A special announcement was made about the upcoming Kiwanis Special Games at DeAnza college in Cupertino on May 16th 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Workers are needed. Go to www.k-sg.org for complete details.

Happy/Sad Dollars

Ernie was happy about their Phoenix trip. He was sad about the gas prices. Terry Martin was happy about a litany of things to the tune of $5.00. Trudy was happy that Mike Loya is joining and of course about the Sharks. Shirley was happy about her 3 year old grandchild. Ray was happy about the community concert. Bob Jones was happy about his friends coming to hear about the Sharks. Walter Borlase was happy that his wife has returned.

Special Occasions

May Birthdays:

Ellen Graff ~ 8-May
Barbara Koplos ~ 16-May
Michael Loya ~ 20-May
Peter Lee ~ 23-May

April Wedding Anniversaries:

Fred & Dot Mollerus ~ 04/29

May Club Anniversaries:

Douglas Beattie ~ 1-May-93
Paul Dubois ~ 3-May-96
Thomas Davies ~ 21-May-70

Upcoming Events

New members, attending any of the events below will qualify for your ribbons to be removed. A great way to see Kiwanis in action. Also Key Club meetings qualify. Ask Bob Jones or Mary Bartlett for days and times of meetings.

• Monday, May 5^th ~ Morgan Hill Giant Interclub
  At the Grange Hall in downtown Morgan Hill
  Social starts at 6PM with Dinner around 7PM, Cost $25.

• Tuesday, May 6^th, 5:15 PM ~ Club Board Meeting
  At the Pattersons

• Friday, May 16^th ~ Kiwanis Special Games XXX 2008
  8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, DeAnza College, Cupertino
  For all Kids with Special Challenges

• Wednesday, May 21^st ~ Division 12 DCM
  Home Church , 1799 Winchester Boulevard, Campbell, CA
  Meal at 6:00 PM, Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.

• June 26-29, 2008 ~ 93^rd Kiwanis International Convention
  Orlando FL. Cal-Nev-Ha Hotel is Rosen Centre.

Future Programs

May 08 ~ Joanne Benjamin speaking about the Parcel Tax proposal.
May 15 ~ Phillip Kurakawa, Life In Japan 1936-1945
May 22 ~ TAS Luncheon
May 29 ~ Langdon Spring- Teaching Finances to our children.

To be rescheduled: Rina Sutaria - Timpany Center

Invocations

May 1 ~ TBD
May 8 ~ TBD
May15 ~ Ray Aylsworth

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