Clarion
May 3, 2005
Volume 56, Issue 8
May 13 Tournament is Now
One week from tomorrow–Friday (this month’s slightly delayed publication date)–our Club’s 2005 Golf Tournament will be underway–Ready or Not!!
Our Tournament Leaders–Co-chairmen George Hemphill and Bill Barkley, Hole-Sponsorship Chairman Richard Thompson, Volunteer Co-Chairmen Tom Shields and Les Bird and others–have done their jobs in a most commendable way. It is now our time to redouble our efforts to make this tournament succeed at a level that will be rewarding to those who participate as well as to those agencies and children who benefit from its proceeds.
You know what we have to do. We can do it! Go Hickory Kiwanians!!
Annual Meeting May 17
President Tom Shields has called for the Club’s Annual Meeting to be held on May 17, at which time the Club will elect its 2005/06 slate of Officers and Directors.
Immediate Past President Rick Foster heads up the Nominating Committee, which will announce its candidates at an appropriate time prior to the meeting.
President Tom has also announced the next Board Meeting immediately following the May 17 meeting. He urges full attendance at this meeting.
Sorrell and Dixon Honored
Congratulations to Margaret Sorrell, a CVCC mathematics instructor, for having been awarded her college’s 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award and to Charles Dixon, a senior partner of Patrick, Harper & Dixon since 1957, for being awarded an honorary doctorate of letters degree from Lenior-Rhyne College for his numerous contributions to the college.
We are delighted to count both of these honorees as strong, active and dedicated Kiwanians.
Recent Programs
April 12–Our own Rev. Stanley Stiver presented a fascinating program on crosses of Africa.. The speaker described and showed a number of crosses from his extensive collection, pointing out their unique backgrounds and artistic features.
Over the centuries Ethiopian Christians have worn coptic crosses as a symbol of their faith, and Egyptians have worn ankh crosses as a symbol of life, some having been discovered in King Tut’s tomb.
Thank you, Stanley, for sharing a portion of your collection, which in total includes approximately 1,000 crosses.
April 19–Living up to its advance billing, CVCC’s Showcase Choir under the direction of Mike Kirby, Music Instructor, thrilled the members and invited guests with their talent and lively numbers.
Interspersed with professional-like soloists and chorography, the selections included Big City Sweep, Something Latin, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, Ragtime, Love Potion No. 9, When Will I Be Loved and medleys from Chicago.
Mr. Kirby explained that this year’s 16-member chorus is structured with virtually all newcomers. All members are on full 2-year scholarships, and will have participated in 25 concerts, including four in Italian cities, by the end of this season. Most students continue their musical education at advanced institutions and pursue careers as performers or teachers.
April 26–Regular meeting at FBC was adjourned following the meal and announcements to reconvene at the Arts and Science Center for a special viewing of the acclaimed Tropical Rainforest Exhibit. Executive Director Mark Sinclaire was our host, and those attending reported a great experience, including the viewing and touching of a number of small exotic animals. Thank you, Mark!
May 3–Past club president (1963) and retired hosiery manufacturing executive C. W. (Pete) Broome presented the program on his life’s fascination with Circuses and their Surrounding Lore.
Broome became “hooked” on circuses from his early childhood experiences here in Hickory and followed them throughout his life, including trips to Europe and Russia to experience performances in those countries.
The program was initiated by Marvin Zerden, but in his absence the speaker was introduced by Howard Zerden, Marvin’s brother.
Four Members Tour Italy with Choir, Pay Tribute to Pope John Paul II
Wendell Cramer, Margaret and Vic Sorrell and Brad Saine, all members of St. Aloysius Catholic Church Choir, traveled to Italy with their choir to compete with 13 similar choirs, placing third. Their return itinerary included a visit to Rome, which coincided with the Pope’s passing. This allowed them to join thousands of others in paying personal tribute to John Paul II (with waiting times of eight hours).
Five Kiwanians with Great Help Complete Highway Cleanup
Dedicated Kiwanians Les Bird, Helen Devlin, Tom Shields and Margaret Sorrell, under the leadership of Dr. Harrison Jahn, and with significant help from 3 HHS Key Clubbers, 6 LRC and 1 CVCC Circle K Clubbers successfully completed this spring’s environmental cleanup of 3rd Avenue NW.
Announcements
Frank Ryan was the recipient of Paul Speagle’s reverse birthday gift.
Dr. Tom Warren, a former beekeeping enthusiast, is glad to be back after a series of severe reactions to beestings, dog bites, scrapes and bruises.
Ron Simmons has announced an interclub meeting with Newton at noon Thursday, May 12. Needs volunteers to join him.
Among the potential-member guests for the Club’s April 19 Membership Night were: Georgina (Gina) Alfaro, a 1999 Kiwanis scholarship recipient, a 3-year graduate of UNC-C and now a customer service rep for Catawba Valley Bank, with Al Lee; DeAnna Pennell (now a new member pending induction), with David Cozak; and Colin Bauer, a LRC staff member and Circle K Adviser, with Dr. Harrison Jahn.
Your editor wishes to thank Margaret Sorrell for taking the Club’s meeting notes during his recent consecutive Tuesday absences.
Upcoming Programs and Other Events
May 10–Pat Bain, Principal, Long View Elementary School, and other staff members
May 13–Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament, Brushy Mountain Golf Club, Taylorsville
May 17–Rev. Reginald Longcrier, Exodus House, and Annual Meeting (see page 1)
May 24–Honoring HHS Key Club Seniors
May 31–Think Red (Surprise Program)
June 7–Western Catawba County Kiwanis
Club’s Golf Tournament at Rivercrest
July 2/6–Kiwanis International Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrange whatever pieces come your way." -- Virginia Woolf