Flag Salute and Invocation by Mimi Ferlin 

Visiting Rotarians: Hilary Black – Marysville Club 

Guests: None

Announcements

Dennis announced the proposed 2013-14 slate of board officers/directors (currently these are nominees only): President elect nominee: Bob Moles VP / Program Chair: Bill Geyer Secretary: Stowe Talbot Director for two years: Dannon Traxler. Orphalee withdrew her name for Treasury and Mike Werner was nominated. Also, Tresha Dutton has been nominated to the Board. Also, Dennis is proposing an amendment to the bylaws (Article 3), which we will vote at the Annual Meeting. See prior email sent from Stowe. 

Aaron Lemperes introduced Dr. Derek Damon who discussed the Mount Baker District Dental Society, their annual fundraiser and the various organizations they support. 

Bucks in the Bay 

  • Dennis Archer – Will greatly miss Orphalee. 
  • Glenn Groenig – Wife had knee surgery, trip to Idaho and told a joke. 
  • Doug Wight – Was at the St. Joseph’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new cancer treatment center. Very happy that Bellingham now has this available. Open next month and expected to staff about 150 people. 
  • Tresha Dutton – Went to Orlando for conference, bought new house and sold old one, the college had its accreditation review. 
  • Henry Klos – Anniversary and Thanksgiving story. 
  • John Sleeth – Update on Art Runestrand who had a minor stroke but is doing well. He would welcome any visitors and happy to see everyone. 
  • Bill Gorman – Missed meetings, MC for Hospice Auction, acknowledgement of Orphalee and her service over the years. 
  • Nick Caples – Missed meetings, went to Apple Cup, good Thanksgiving. 
  • Stan Dyer – Informed club of Flo Simon whose mother recently passed away. Has sign-up sheet for Salvation Army bell ringing on 12/15 at Sunset Cost Cutter and Lakeway Fred Meyer. 
  • Teri Myers – Stepdad passed away who was well taken care of at St. Francis.
 

Sergeant at Arms Rapid Fire by Eddie Hansen: Someone for reindeer on truck Husky, Seahawks fans. Skiing with Derek. Suzie for something… Scot Walker helping with tile work. Bill Gorman Mimi Ferlin for extended invocation. Glenn Groenig for telling same joke as last year. 

Program: Curt Kramme – head coach of the Lynden HS football team Has won 5 of the last 7 state championships including last Saturday. Enjoys all of the prior players who continues to call and congratulate him. Played HS football in Blaine and then decided to be a fisherman for a brief period. Coached football for 30+ years. First coaching job was in Bakersfield, CA and was the assistant at Burlington Edison HS. Also coached golf (won two championships) and girls’ basketball. His program is based on great players and great assistant coaches. Discussed last year’s championship game which ended in dramatic fashion. Discussed his no huddle offense. Expects a good team for next year.

Respectfully submitted, Henry Lee