Soundings (12/8/09)

Posted by Stowe Talbot 
 
 

Flag Salute and Invocation by Steve Brummel

Visiting Rotarians: Dr. Gary Snyder, Jeanie McGee.

Guests: Christine's squeeze, Chris Palmerton; incoming member Leena Kirschman; Becky Rawlings (Human Resources Director at Whatcom Community College).

Announcements:
• No Meeting Dec 29th or Jan 5th;
• Matt Rose is looking for bell ringer volunteers for Saturday Dec 19th!

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Tonja thankful for the season;
  • Phil X Hageman trip to Holland with wife to see an old friend;
  • Lynn Templeton's oldest son is the basketball coach at Jefferson HS in Seattle and is starting season 3-0 ranked 10th in State, AND is expecting a baby!
  • Bill Gorman $ for missed meetings, he has a new boss, his wife broke ankle at Fairhaven library, and is running for county council;
  • Steve Spitzer spent weekend in Tofino for 33rd wedding anniversary;
  • Bill Geyer went to Florida, and had some football bucks;
  • Dr. Curt Smith had some football commentary re. UW and Jake Locker;
  • Christine Palmerton happy bucks for 25th wedding anniversary;
  • Brad Cornwell reminder that deadline for small grant awards due next week, also $ for Ducks to Rose Bowl;
  • John Templeton reported Eddie had a baby girl this morning!

Sergeant at Arms by Matt Rose
Fines for Barry, who in turn fined the rest of the club, non-bell ringers, Bill Gorman because Comcast purchasing NBC, car crashes (Dan and Mimi), and lots of Olympic trivia.

Program
Steve Brummel introduced Brad Jackson coach of WWU men's basketball coach, and Carmen Dolfo from the women's team. 

Brad talked about the unusual start to the season:  Disney Classic Tournament.  One of the senior players broke his finger and is probably out for season.  Central tenant of the team: "Work hard and get better every day".  Have the players buy into practice and create good habits.  Also:  "Little things make a big difference".  There are six seniors, and they are really on a mission and determined to have a successful season.  A 7-ft center from Australia.  Current record is 9-1.  Brad just won his 45oth game!

Carmen talked about the women's very tough and challenging schedule.  They have four seniors, two of whom are 5th year seniors.  Also some very talented juniors.  Carmen has her team read from a John Maxwell book: "17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player".  How to get them to give something up for the team, when they have come from stituations where they were the stars of their teams in high school. Very tough twice a day workout schedule, lifting weights four times a week. 

Please come out and support the WWU teams!

Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot