Soundings (1/26/10)

Posted by Henry Lee 
 
 

Today's Soundings by Henry Lee:

Flag Salute and Invocation by John Sleeth

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guests: None

Announcements:
Brad Cornwall – Charitable Giving Committee to meet after meeting.

Harold Scott – Introduced student of the month, Sydney Schlotterbach, accompanied by her mother Rebecca and Counselor Tara White.

Zachary Jones – Haiti: Rotary raised $1,650, to be given to Interact Club. Proceeds from today's meeting goes to Haiti via Pure Water for the World.

Marla Sanger – Sponsoring two candidates for RYLA. If you know any candidates that would be interested, please contact her. Deadline is March 5th, 2010.

Eddie Hansen – Fellowship: Dinner and Show at Nona Rosa and Mt. Baker theatre. Date is April 3rd, 2010. Tickets are $46.

The board has approved membership proposals for the following three individuals:

  • Glen Groenig, Owner of The UPS Store at 4152 Meridian St. Classification: Mailing Services Proposer: Stan Dyer
  • Catherine Reis-ElBara, Administrator of Highland Care Center on Samish Way Classification: Nursing Home Proposer: Tonja Myers
  • Lisa Schork, Senior Partner at LTC Capstone, Bellingham Classification: Insurance-Long Term Care Proposer: Joel Hile

These proposed members will be published in the Soundings for 1/26 and 2/2.  Anyone having questions, comments, or concerns regarding any of these individuals should contact membership committee chair, Brent Walker.

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Phil Hageman - $20 missed meetings and for speaking to the Bellingham Herald.
  • Harold Scott - $66 birthday bucks. Matt Rose – Weekend in Vancouver. Kids went to first concert (Steve Earl).
  • Bob Moles - $100 for Pure Water for the World as well as update.
  • Tim McEvoy - $100 for Pure Water for the World and some missed meetings.
  • Bill Boyd – Proud bucks for daughter's contribution in the Interact Club and for being an Officer.
  • Steve Kimberly – Daughter Ashley is engaged. Daughter-in-law whose name is also Ashley is pregnant.
  • Stephanie Sadler – St. Paul's auction raised $487,000. Congratulated Student of the month Sydney.
  • Leena Kirshman – Missed meetings due to training in Seattle. Proud of son who has won numerous awards in his sport.
  • Chuck Walter – Celebrate Iowa's victory. Met boyfriend of daughter for first time over MLK weekend.
  • Tim Krell – Went to great Hockey game and good time in Whistler.
  • Christine Palmerton – Went with Tonya, Bill and Jim Johnson to Rotary Leadership Institute and encourages everyone to participate.
  • Scot Swanson - $34 for birthday bucks.
  • Ron Hardesty – Bucks for Purewater, missed meetings. Granddaughter went on the California Roller Coaster for first time.
  • Mary Humphries – Leave on Saturday to Nicaragua with daughter.
  • Art Runestrand – Thanked for work done on his son.

Sergeant at Arms by Patti Imhof
Patti to match donations today which are as follows: $1,000 by Mimi Ferlin $500 by Bob and Eddie $250 by Stan and Dennis $100 by John, Phil, Steve, Joel, Donna, Brad and Anna. Patti's contribution totaled $3,800. Thanks you Patti and for everyone's donations. Healthcare reform fines: Who hasn't been to doctor or dentist over past year. Who don't exercise at least 3 hours per week. Fines: For people who are fans of Conan O'Brien because they didn't watch him enough as he is now off the air. Not knowing the big celebrity couple who are separating. Not knowing the big power couple who are also separating. Not knowing Donald Trump's advice for people who are getting married. Who haven't tried Glendine's pies Golfer's who are not happy about the weather we've had in January.

Program: Biz Improv by Galen Emanuele. Does live improve at Uptown Theatre. Been at theatre for five years. 5 months ago started doing more marketing and sales for the theatre. Also does private shows, corporate staff development training, individual classes. Theory of improve is "yes and". Everyone accepts each others offer. Each table had to participate believing that they were on a tropical island and improv the first thing that came to their mind. The other exercise was to partner up where both individuals verbalize a letter by saying one word at a time. Will be giving Biz Improv training this Thursday and also on 2/23/10. Both classes are at 10am and free.

Respectfully submitted,
Henry Lee