the talk of torrance

THE TALK OF TORRANCE
The Official Bulletin for the Kiwanis Club of Torrance
www.torrancekiwanis.org
President: Jennifer Frew
September 24, 2013
Editors/Publishers: Dr. Laurie Love & Tony Molino, Esq.
Photography: Curtis Jones, Jr.
DIVISION 19 INSTALLATION DINNER
Laurie Love was installed last Friday as our Division 19
Queen AKA LT. Governor. It was a great turn out with 100
people in attendance and all clubs from our division.
Choung Vo place the Division 19 rob as
Tony Molino induct Laurie Love as our
Division 19 Lt. Governor for 2013-14
Laurie Love by
LTG Banner
Division 19 Lt. Governor
Dr. Laurie Love
Laurie Love, Gayle CdeBaca and Jennifer Frew
Laurie Love showing the back of the rob with Torrance
Kiwanians Chung Vo and Christine Elia
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Steve and Laurie Love
Ryoko Mand, Carina and
Robert Sokolich
Curtis Jones Jr. dancing
with one of the Brazilian
dancers
Dave Holper and Gayle CdeBaca
Chong Vo with his wife Traci
Photo on left
Christine &
Sam Elia
Photo on left
Bob & Rosalie
Abelson
Peter & Roula Issa
Photo on left
Phil Cook, Laurie
Love and Francine
Cook
Photo on left: Tony & Vicki
Goorchenko
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President Jennifer
Frew presided over
her last general
meeting as our club
president today
TODAY’S MEETING: Jennifer Frew opened her last meeting as our President.
Congratulations Jennifer. She mentioned that there is no “I” in “Team” and that she
was proud to serve as our leader. Eric Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance, John
Hernandez had words of inspiration and our President chose “You Are My Sunshine”
as today’s song. Today’s guests were Jackson and Sanda Lau who learned about us
at the Salvation Army Health Fair from Ryoko Mand; and Immediate Past LTG Tim
McDannold. Christine Elia was our only late member. Carina Sokolich won the card
raffle and found the Joker. An additional raffle item was donated by Bob Abelson and
won by Steve Makshanoff. Chuong Vo won the 50/50. Chef Shafer and PTN’s
Halloween Ball is fast approaching. The date is October 13th and volunteers are
needed. Please contact Laurie Love if you are available. The Torrance Police Officers
Association (TPOA) is looking to raise money to support their Santa Float. This loved
tradition of Santa visiting every neighborhood in Torrance is something we all look
forward to. Chuong Vo, President of the TPOA will have more information for us at a
later date. Tony Goorchenko was pleased with the outcome of the Salvation Army
Health Fair and he commended the great volunteers and the amazing kids. The
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is October 23rd and Carina
Sokolich is coordinating our booth. Please contact her with the time you can attend.
Please read our Newsletter for other important announcements
HAPPY & SAD DOLLARS: Bob Abelson –.  LTG Laurie, it is an honor to have one of our members as
LTG  Tony G. being a clutz. Phil Cook –  Dave Holper dancing with the Samba girls  John and his
story of the family in the dark, obviously that is where Jennifer took English lessons. Christine Elia– 
Guests, wonderful installation, had a great time, hopeful $ for a great year  sorry Jenn, we will miss you at
the podium Jennifer Frew –  Had a sore neck on Friday so after the installation she put heat on it,
unfortunately on Saturday could hardly move, but at the Salvation Army health Fair there was a Dr. doing
screening and told her back is screwed up  amazing installation Laurie, Tony G. getting the golden
rocking chair, Salvation Army, 2 guests, enjoyed her term, everything John does for NCM, looking forward
to Christine’s installation. Michael Friedman –  Welcome Jackson and Sanda, hope you come back, Tim
visiting, grandson’s surgery was successful. Tony Goorchenko –  Installation and the golden chair, weird
$ for his trip to the gas station where the person before him did not unlock the nozzle and when he took it
out gas went everywhere. Kay Griffith –  Jennifer  missed the inappropriate dancing. Eric Harris – 
Congratulations and condolences to Jennifer and Christine. John Hernandez –  Grateful of Jennifer and
Christine, thanks to Tony G. for the help with the Division 19 newsletter, Laurie’s year. Dave Holper –  DA
BEARS, Jenn’s term, great job and for Christine’s coming year, Laurie’s wonderful installation. Peter Issa –
 Laurie, echo what Bob said. David Kuroda–  In the movie Bambi, Thumper’s mother said “If you can’t
say something nice, don’t say anything at all, Jennifer and your year, the amazing story of Victoria, she
must have learned some of her caring from her advisors John and Ryoko. Laurie Love
–  For all the support and attendance at the installation and the inappropriate dancing.
Steve Makshanoff –  Real estate agent took them to lunch so he missed a meeting,
Salvation Army Health Fair, Laurie’s installation, learned about his golf injury and
bursitis there, Tuna sticking around to speak at the fair. Ryoko Mand –  Laurie,
Salvation Army Health Fair, guests, Victoria and her work, Jennifer. Carina Sokolich –
 Congratulations Laurie, job well done, congratulations Jennifer, guests and Tim 
Mom had to go to ER at Little Company of Mary. Choung Vo –  Laurie, congratulations
 inappropriate dancing. Guests: Tim McDannold –  NHS Victoria touched my heart,
the lady she helped reminded me of my mother. Sanda Lau -  Thank you for the
welcome. Jackson Lau -  Leaning about all of us.
Michael Friedman, Kay Griffith, Peter Issa, David Kuroda, Steve Makshanoff, Carina Sokolich
Glayds & Steve
Makshanoff at the
Div. Installation
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
 September 28th – Torrance KIWIN’S Car Wash, Call Charlotte Melsh for info.
 October 1st – NO LUNCH MEETING AT SIZZLER
 October 4th - Our Club Installation Party. More Information on page 5.
 October 13th– PTN Halloween Ball, Volunteers needed Contact Laurie Love.
 October 13th – Green Hills Memorial Park Halloween Harvest. 5K run/walk
 October 23rd - Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Expo, 4:30 PM,
Toyota Auto Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave., Torrance
SALVATION ARMY HEALTH FAIR by Tony Goorchenko
The Torrance Salvation Army Health and Resource Fair on
Saturday September 20th was a true success.
We had a great group of sponsored youth from South High
(KIWINs), Torrance High (KIWINs) and Key Club members
from Bishop Montgomery, West, and North High Schools, in
addition to Torrance (South Bay Community) and Lawndale
High Schools. We are especially grateful for the support of El
Camino College Circle K who volunteered to work off-site
with directional signs to the Health Fair on the corners of
Hawthorne and Emerald and Torrance and Earl. Many
visitors said they would have not found us if it were not for
North High Key Clubber Victoria Nguyen assisting one of
the seniors at the event
their persistence in attracting passing drivers. As a rule, all
the student are well behaved and energetic, with club
presidents and SLP LtGs taking the lead (and extra effort) in making sure all the assignments are being
covered. There are a few others that stand out, but this year we were gratified to have one Shining Star,
who went way above and beyond what was asked and made Kiwanis and our Sponsored Youth Program a
proud addition to the image of the Health Fair.
Victoria Nguyen, of North High School Key Club, does not hold an officer, committee or board position and
is "only a member". She was asked to help guide an elderly woman around the complex for a while, who
was frail, weak and stopped over. Victoria took it upon herself and stayed at Ruth's side for over two and a
half hours, got her lunch and sat with her in the shade. And then took her hand and went from health station
to health station to be sure that she had access to all the health screening that were offered. She
consistently declined to be relieved or take a break, but stayed until the very last second, walking Ruth to
the car and helping her into the front seat. Victoria is an asset to North High School, her Key Club, her
sponsoring Torrance Kiwanis Club and a glowing tribute to the Kiwanis Service Leadership Program. I
would like to take this opportunity to recognize this outstanding young lady and commend her abundant
generosity and compassion toward others. No doubt we will see her in a leadership program in District Key
Club, a future Circle K President and ultimately an incoming member of the Torrance Kiwanis Club. She is
an example of the outstanding guidance and dedication of her North High Key Club Advisor Mr. Stan
Masaoka and the Torrance Kiwanis Club co-advisors Pastor John Hernandez and Ryoko Mand.
We are truly grateful to have her as a member of our Kiwanis Family.
Kiwanis Members are
Ordinary people performing
EXTRAORDINARY WORK
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Please Join Us
Kiwanis Club of Torrance
Annual Installation & Awards Celebration
Friday, October 4, 2013
6:30 PM Social – 7:30 PM Dinner
Welcome Torrance
Kiwanians
THE DEPOT RESTAURANT
1250 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, California
Event will be in the famous
Kimono Room
Chef Michael Schaffer
Great Food  Fun and Drink  Awards Presentation  Business Causal Attire
RSVP to Tony Molino: 323-692-4010 or molino@molinolawfirm.com
$40 per person
No Host Bar
PLEASE RSVP NOW
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2013 GREEN HILLS TRICK OR TROT HARVEST
EVENT SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
 Platinum Sponsor $750
(24” x 36” Sign at Finish Line)*
 Gold Sponsor $600
(18” x 24” Sign at Start Line)*
 Silver Sponsor $500
(Logo on event t-shirt and one 12” x 18” Sign on Race Path)*
 Bronze Sponsor $250
(Logo on Event T-shirt limited space available)*
For more info about this event and sponsorship contact
Jennifer Frew 310-521-4418 / jfrew@ghmp.com
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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
27501 S. Western Avenue
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Event Line (310) 521-4460
www.w2promotions.com
The ELIMINATE Project Kiwanis International and UNICEF have
joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the
lives of 60,000 innocent babies and 30,000 mothers each year. The effects of the disease
are excruciating tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity
to light and touch. To eliminate MNT from the Earth by 2015, 129 million mothers and their
future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage,
transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. Eliminating MNT from the face of the
Earth will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving
health care. The end of this one disease means the beginning of better health for so many
families. For more info go to www.kiwanis.org
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CAL-NEV-HA DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION
The “Kiwanis Doctor” Program: With the backing of an $186,000 grant from
the Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation trains doctors in the field of Pediatric Emergency
Medicine. The doctors that have gone through this program then collaborated
with Kiwanis Clubs to provide training in the field of pediatric trauma to
paramedics, nurses and physicians in rural areas of our District. The goal of the
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship is simple: Save the lives of children by
training doctors about the latest in pediatric treatment. For more info go to
www.cnhfoundation.org
KIWANIS IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE WORLD ONE CHILD AND ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME
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KIWANIANS AROUND TOWN
COME SEE KIWANIAN KEVIN PAUL IN THE PRODUCERS
By Tony Molino
My family went to the Sunday Matinees at the Norris Theater in
Rolling Hills Estates last week to see Kevin Paul in The
Producers. It was a wonderful play. We laughed so much we
missed some of the lines. Kevin Paul plays several parts in the
play including a drunk, a mean boss, a police officer, one of the
flamboyant assistants to the director and little old lady with a
walker who danced and sang. I highly recommend that you go
see this play. Remaining performances are September 27th, 28th
, 29th, October 4th, 5th, and 6th. For more information or to buy
tickets on line go to: www.norriscenter.com.
THE RICHARD SHERMAN TRIO
Rolling Hills Estate Kiwanian Richard Sherman
and his Trio will be at the Holiday Inn – Ginger
Café, every Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm. They
are also at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes
every Saturday night from 7 pm to 11 pm. If
you have not seen Richard and his Jazz trio
you are missing some of the best live jazz you
will ever hear.
For more info contact Richard Sherman 310378-5813 – shermanpianoman@socal.rr.com
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FUNNY PAGE
TOP 10 VIDEO GAMES FOR AGING BABY BOOMER
10. Ultimate Life Alert
9. Wii Hip-Break Dancing
8. Pharmacyville
7. Pac-Rat
6. Pokieman: Proctology & Prostate Exam
5. Spongebob's Spongebath
4. Tomb Waiter
3. Fannie Pac Man
2. PruneScape
1. OBAMA CARE DEATH SQUAD
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THE OBJECTS OF KIWANIS
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TO GIVE primacy to the human and spiritual, rather
than material values of life
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TO ENCOURAGE the daily living of the Golden
Rule in all human relationships
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TO PROMOTE the adoption and the application of
social, business and professional standards
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TO DEVELOP by precept and example a more
intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship
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TO PROVIDE, through KIWANIS Clubs a practical
means to form enduring friendships, to render
altruistic service and to build better communities
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TO COOPERATE in creating and maintaining sound
public opinion and high idealism which makes
possible the increase in righteousness, justice,
patriotism and good will.
Torrance Kiwanis Charities
Since 1988 several local charities and service
programs have benefited from the Torrance Kiwanis
Fund raising efforts. These charities are as follows:
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Aging In Place Seniors Program
Angels for Sight
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association - Heart Walk LA
Children’s Miracle Network
Counseling 4 Kids
Disaster Relief (Tsunami & Hurricane Katrina)
Harbor UCLA Medical Center Santa’s Visit
Key Leader
Kiwanis/Benjamin Aranda III Scholarship Fund
Kiwanis CAL-NEV-HA Foundation
Kiwanis International Foundation
L.A. Dept. of Child Services, Christmas Party
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
New Challenge Ministry – Food Bank
Pediatric Therapy Network
Red Ribbon Week
Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing/Health Faire
Special Olympics
South Bay Children’s Choir
St Patrick’s Day Charity 10 K Run
Switzer Education Center
Torrance Coordinating Council Scholarships
Torrance Education Foundation
Torrance Memorial Hospital Pediatric Unit
Torrance Police Officers Association
Torrance YMCA
Young Children Immunization Program
KIWANIS CLUB INFORMATION
DIVISION 19 WEEKLY MEETINGS
TUESDAY
El Segundo- Hacienda Hotel, 525 Sepulveda Blvd. …….….
Lomita/ Harbor City- 24822 Narbonne Ave. Lomita ……..…
Manhattan Beach- Tin Roof Bistro, Manhattan Village Mall……...
Torrance, Sizzler Restaurant 2880 Sepulveda Blvd. ….…...
12:10 PM
6:30 PM
12:10 PM
12: 10 PM
WEDNESDAY
Carson- Double Tree Hotel-. (1st & 3rd Wed. Only) ………….….... 12:10 PM
Hermosa Beach- 2515 Valley Drive Hermosa Bch. ............. 12:10 PM
Lawndale-Community Center, Brown Bag Lunch.(1st & 3rd Wed.) ....... 12:10 PM
San Pedro, The Whale & Ale Restaurant……...……….…...……. 12:10 PM
THURSDAY
Eastview- Sheraton Hotel, Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro…..... 8:00 AM
Gardena Valley-Elks Lodge, 1735 W. 162 Street. Gardena ....... 12:10 PM
LAX- Renaissance Hotel, 9620 Airport Blvd., at LAX …........ 12:30 PM
Rolling Hills/PV- Red Onion Restaurant Rolling Hills Estates…..... 12:10 PM
FRIDAY
Hawthorne- Western Credit Union, 14500 Aviation Blvd. ...
12:10 PM
INTERNATIONAL & DISTRICT OFFICERS 2012-2013
International President …………..………..…......... Tom DeJulio
CAL-NEV-HA District Governor ….…..……........... Gary Jander
CAL-NEV-HA- District Governor Elect .... Rae Whitby-Brummer
Division 19 Lt. Governor ..…………………..….... Mark Waronek
Division 19 Lt. Gov. Elect…………………………..... Laurie Love
Region 8 Trustee…………………………………… Richard Huhn
TORRANCE KIWANIS SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
North High Key Club……………. Weekly Meeting - Fridays at Noon
South High KIWIN’S ………...…….Weekly Meeting -Friday at Noon
Torrance High KIWIN’S…………Weekly Meeting -Friday at Noon
West High Key Club………......... Weekly Meeting – Friday at Noon
Bishop Montgomery High Key Club Weekly meeting ..
Richardson Middle School Builders Club. ……
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CLUB INFORMATION
CLUB OFFICER 2012 - 2013
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
President …..……………… Jennifer Frew
First V.P. …….…….................Christine Elia
Second V.P. …….………… Carina Sokolich
Treasurer……............................. Peter Issa
Secretary…………………….… Ryoko Mand
Foundation Treasurer…..........…. Phil Cook
Immediate Past-Pres. ….... Charlotte Melsh
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Newsletter ……… Laurie Love/Tony Molino
Santa’s Visit .…………... Tony Goorchenko
Community Service........... Gayle CdeBaca
Inter-Club……………….……. Kelly Moore
Membership…………………………… Open
Toys for the Troops Kids….. Stephanie Yee
Club Promotion……………….. Dave Holper
2011-2013 TERM
Michael Friedman
Laurie Love
2012-2014 TERM
Kay Griffith
Curtis Jones, Jr.
Eric Harris
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MEMBER’S NAME
PROFESSION
Abelson, Robert (Rosalie)
*Applegate-McGinty, Lisa (Pat)
Aranda, Laura (Ben)
(H) Callen, Bobbie
CdeBaca, Gayle (Craig)
Cook, Phillip (Francine)
Elia, Christine (Sam)
Friedman, Michael (Ronnie)
Frew, Jennifer
* Goorchenko, Tony (Vicki)
Griffith, Kay
* Grundhaus, Kay (Les)
Harris, Eric
Hernandez, John (Laura)
* Holper, Dave (Lela)
Horwich, Harvey (June)
Issa, Peter (Roula)
* Jones, Jr. Curtis (Elaine)
Koerner, Nadine
Kuroda, David (Alice)
* Love, Dr. Laurie (Steve)
Lyttle, Dolores
Makshanoff, Gladys
Makshanoff, Steve
Mand, Ryoko
* Melsh, Charlotte
Mintz, Nathan (Judy)
 + Molino, Tony (Bambi)
Moore, Kelly
Norris, Michael (Kathy)
Okoniewski, Sharon (Kenneth)
Paschner, Cecilia
* Paul, Kevin (Rosanne)
Sokolich, Carina (Robert)
* Sousa, Manuel (Christine)
(H) Thompson, Kathleen
Vo, Chuong (Traci)
Yee, Stephanie
CPA
Insurance
State Farm Insurance
Retired
Bank Facilities Mgr.
CFP
Bank Manager
Retired Attorney
Community Events
Kiwanis Expert
Teacher (retired)
Realtor
Attorney
Minister
AFLAC Sales Mgr.
Retired
Bank Manager
Global Marketing
Retired Teacher
LCSW, Mediation
College Professor
Executive Director
Naval Nurse (retired)
Educator/Volunteer
Teacher (retired)
Bowling Alley Mgr.
Satellite Engineer
Attorney
Financial Planner
Attorney
Legal Shield
Senior In Home Care Services
Business Banking
CR Director
Court Reporter
Controller (Retired)
Torrance Police Association
Catering Mgr.
TELEPHONE
310-320-2020
310-374-1503
310-374-1200
310-534-4236
310-375-9000
310-545-6700
310-530-5800
310-378-0666
310-521-4418
310-534-4524
520-906-8684
310-890-6407
310-540-6877
310-490-9439
310-977-8922
310-316-0882
310-793-0087
310-541-1577
310-376-2672
310-540-9128
310-729-3676
310-328-0780
310-329-2990
310-415-1394
310-787-8185
310-326-5120
310-363-2570
323 692-4010
310-378-2463
310-376-0922
424-206-9042
310-486-9782
323-855-3930
310-328-0812
310-372-1111
310-755-4266
310-765-4424
E-MAIL
bobcpa@earthlink.net
lisa.mcginty@verizon.net
Laura.Aranda.ti04@StateFarm.com
None
gcdebaca@malagabank.com
phil@cookandassoc.com
Christine.elia@owb.com
mfriedman@cox.net
jfrew@ghmp.com
tonygoorchenko@yahoo.com
kgriffith@socal.rr.com
kay@homesbykay.com
ericjharris@gmail.com
jhncmprez@sbcglobal.net
david_holper@us.aflac.com
NONE
pissa@capitalsourcebank.com
ccjonesjr@gmail.com
nfkoerner@aol.com
dkuroda@gmail.com
laurielove@socal.rr.com
dolores_lyttle@msn.com
gladysantal@hotmail.com
Smakshanoff@hotmail.com
Rmand1@att.net
riegermelsh2@aol.com
nathan.m.mintz@gmail.com
molino@molinolawfirm.com
Kelly.Moore@edwardjones.com
mnorris@mminternet.com
erinokie@cox.net
cpaschner@hotmail.com
Kevinpaul323@yahoo.com
karins6666@sbcglobal.net
manny@sousa.com
khthompson@cox.net
cvo@torranceca.gov
startraveller_1@yahoo.com
Past Lt. Governor/Past Club President, *Past President, + Life Member, H Honorary, ( ) Member’s Spouse
Torrance Kiwanis meet every Tuesday for Lunch at the Sizzler Restaurant, 2880 Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance
California, 90505. For more information about our club and membership please call:
Tony Molino 323-692-4010 • Laurie Love 310-729-3676 • Tony Goorchenko 310-534-4524