October 15, 2003

CAPITAL CITY
RECAP
For week of October 15, 2003

When last we met..
(recap of October 15 meeting)

Ceremonial weekly stuff:
Patriotic song: Dee Cothern
Pledge: Carlos Ortiz
Grace: Charles Rea
Jackpot winner: Carlos Ortiz (he donated the
     jackpot)

Special Guests:
1) Peter Bahlinger . guest of David Currier
2) Suzie and Blake Brandt . wife and son of
      President Brandt Edwards

Guest Speaker:
As introduced by Bob Wales.

James Brady
Federal Judge,
Louisiana Middle District


Judge Brady was confirmed by the Senate and took his seat in 2000. He talked
about the different types of cases that have come before him in federal
court, including criminal cases and cases based on racial, sex, religion,
and age discrimination.  He noted that a large number of cases arise out of
the petrochemical industry and the fact that the state capital of LA is in
the middle district of LA. He also stated that Federal judges can keep their
jobs until they retire, barring any negligence in their duties.  He stated
that he has seen cases dealing with the Patriot Act of 2001, but the cases
did not directly deal with terrorists.

Other Business:
1) We need volunteers for service project at Mall of LA to operate
spotlights for circus Thurs(12-1) & Friday(11-12). Dee Cothern and Wilson
Baldridge volunteered.
2) Our club is sponsoring a foursome in the Jay Cresson Golf Tournament on
Oct. 30. We need golfers.
3) We also need volunteers to grill and serve food at the tournament, to be
held at Pelican Point.
4) George Simoneaux is feeling under the weather, so Pat Brown will be
heading up the jambalaya sale in November.
5) Passed around thank you letters from Steve  Henry's family & Bill Eason's
family
6) Allen Brent was just released from the hospital after gallbladder
surgery.  Please keep him in thoughts &  prayers.
7) Recognized waiter Leejean for doing a great job.
8) Jerry Boyce is looking for volunteers to help sell sponsorships for the
2004 Baseball Tournament.

Much thanks to Steve LeBlanc for compiling this info!


SPOTLIGHT ON..
           Jerry Boyce


I am originally from New Orleans, LA.  I graduated from LSU and received my
masters from Florida State University.  I am married three years to my wife
Lori Boyce of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  I am employed by OLOLRMC for the
past three years in Business Development.

I joined Kiwanis with my good friend and co-worker David Cresson at the
invitation of Jodi Moscona.  I am an avid fisherman and duck hunter, whose
only regret is not making a hunt or fishing trip with the late great Bill
Eason.  I try to attend as many LSU sporting events as possible.  My
favorite recent movie is Sea Biscuit.  My pet's names are Savanah, the dog,
and a cat without a name.

I consider myself fortunate to be in Capital City Kiwanis as it is a
respected organization that serves our community well.


Project Profile
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

   The teams for our March 2004 Baseball Tournament have been finalized:

University High
Zachary High
Central High
East St. John
Walker High
John Curtis
Episcopal
Opelousas Catholic

   These teams represent many schools that draw well as well as a change of
pace from some of the schools in our past baseball tournaments. There is
much work to be done for the tourney, and anyone interested in helping sell
sponsorships or otherwise should contact Jerry Boyce.


Next Meeting
Wednesday, October 22
12:00 pm (high noon)
The Great Wall
Village Square Shopping Center

Next Speaker

Don Powers
Executive Director
Capitol Region
Competitive Strategy

Don plans to give a talk on the capital region competitive strategy to keep
this area among the greatest places to do business.

Happy Birthday to.
H. B. Parker, Oct. 17
Bill Scruggs, Oct. 17

A Little CCK History.

Capital City Kiwanis originated in 1946 & met at the Heidleburg Hotel (top
floor), which is now the Capital House.

Allen Brent & Bob Rosenthal were among the 1st members after its inception.

H. P. Walker joined in 1954 and prepared the bulletin for nearly 50 years.

Quote of the Week

"Too bad the only people who know how to run the country are busy driving
cabs and cutting hair."
-George Burns

This bulletin edited by Ben Brown
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