Soundings (12/14/10)

Posted by Stowe Talbot 
 
 

Flag Salute and Invocation by Chris White

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guests:  Lance Calloway's wife Heather and coworker Denise, Matt Rose's wife Sarah, Chuck Walter's wife, Glen Groenig's wife Sally, Doug Wight's wife Lynn, Mimi Ferlin's daughter Emily, Scott Walker and family, Bill Boyd's wife Diane and daughter Sarah, Dannon Traxler's husband Matt, Curt Smith's wife Ruby, Eddie Hanson's crew of Rhonda, Lucas, Ryan and I think some more children, Dennis Archer's grandkid Archer, Ellen Sheen's hubby Allan, Bob Becker's wife Diane.

Announcements:

No meeting for the next two weeks!

International Service Committee:  Bob Moles gave an update from recent trip with Mike Hammes to Copan, Honduras, to set up for the upcoming school restroom building project.  Good news is that Mike figured out a way to expand the buildings capacity, and have it work even when the power is out.  Most of our money pledged has been sent down to Copan, and our Rotary contact there (Sandra) says they have already started digging the foundation.  In late January, nine Rotarians and a few others (15 total in delegation) will be making the trip to Copan to complete the construction.

Anna presented a tip to Shannon and the Northwood Hall crew to thank them for another successful year feeding us!

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Joel Hile for trip to TN to see sons family and twin granddaughters;
  • Chris White for missed meetings, son turned six, and he was selected to serve on the board of the state insurance commission which oversees the insurance business in the state;
  • Matt Rose birthday bucks and thanks to wife for her support;
  • Leena Kirschman's son is home for holidays, and news that she was selected for "mortgage broker of the year"(?) Congratulations, Leena!
  • Steve Swan said that 100,000 degrees have now been awarded by WWU!
  • Terry Brown's kids are now done with college, one just graduated from WWU and other from BTC, also Zervas was awarded three prizes at the recent Architectural Design Awards Banquet;
  • Mark Bergsma $ for grandson turning six, and for a Merry Christmas;
  • Donna Edquist lost 50 lbs!
  • Bob Tull celebrated 14 days without "adult supervision" while his wife was in Egypt;
  • Denise Bosman $ for Foundation, Whitworth's "Bubble" burst, Erica now 21 years old!
  • Tonja Myers missed meetings, son turned 13, tickets to see Yoyo Ma last week!
  • Barry Kramer had a great customer service experience at Walkers Carpet One;
  • Glen Groenig had a FREEZING hunting trip to ID with son Matt;

Sergeant at Arms by Christine Palmerton 
Fines for non-chamber members, Lesa Boxx, Donna Edquist, B&G Club Ferndale wine event, Henry Lee, not sitting at the head table, Oregon duck fans, Dave Ennen's new coffee shop openings, Xmas sweaters, and Christmas trivia!

Program

Anna presented the Squalicum High School choir, led by Andy Marshall.  The choir sang wonderful renditions of holiday classics as well as a few contemporary numbers.  In their pajamas!

Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot