Soundings (2/13/07)

Posted by Stan Dyer 
 
 
Flag Salute & Invocation by PETE RITTMUELLER

Visiting Rotarians: One astute male from Whatcom County North

Guests: ROBIN S. had a guest from the Boys & Girls Club--her name fleets my mind!

Announcements:

President KRAMER reminded all that there would be a Board Meeting on 14 February, and it would be at the Lakeway at 0730 hours--also, all members are invited and it DOES count as a make-up;

BOB MOLES will be having a meeting today at 1330 hours with the Clean Water Gang---and that includes such notables as BOB, CY, GLENDINE, CURT S., BRENT W., DONNA E., STEW E. and of course, our Prez, BARRY.;

J. TEMPLETON will be having a meeting also at 1330 hours regarding the E-Bay Group, and that includes such interested parties as JOHN T., TODD R., S. BRUMMELL, S. SWANSON, ZACHERY J., and ANNA W.;

S. BRUMMELLL gave us info on the 1 March Basketball Shindig at Haggen's Court at Western. The tab on that festive moment is $25 for adults and Students are $15 (Kids 8 and under are free), The $25 includes Reserved seating, pre-game and half-time reception with beer, wine, soft drinks (for the sissies and kids) and hors d'oeuvre's; parking from the lot to the gymnasium will be provided, with Bob doing the driving and serenading!;

STEPHANIE S. announced that BOB JONES & wife DONNA would be hosting the next Rotario Dinner on 23 February---all produced by Chef Skyler Gemar, that gastronomical sensation from gay olde Paree. All spots are filled with the exception of two, so if you get on that HORSE, and call, you might just make it. After glancing at the 5-Course feast that will be presented, it just has to be one of the highlights of the quarter

 

ROGER L. announced that there would be a Dinner, Silent Auction and entertainment featuring the 'Up-Front Players' on the 23rd of February, and that will assist in the financial needs of one of those groups that we support, to wit: Whatcom Center for Early Learning.   Reservations at $75 per head may be obtained by dialing 671-3660, Ext 100.

Bucks in the Bay:

J. TEMPLETON put one hundred pennies in the bucket to celebrate his one year of blissful marriage (that would be number two for those who are keeping track of such items!);

S. DYER gave up a 5-Spot for the pooch he got for his wife! What???!!);

TONJA M. for her 3rd marriage (blissful, of course, for those of you who keep track of that kind of trivia!) and the fact that she and her son were placed in important roles in the soon to be publicized theatrical production -- TONJA has the part of a grouchy old gal who has seven off-spring;

ED Z. tossed in heart earned bucks for his recent trip to the East where he met his daughter (the teacher) and smiled continuously for the many accolades that were bestowed on her by her former students---also for the two meetings he missed while he celebrated raucously;

DONNA E. gently placed hard earned money in the bucket for her 20 years in her business;

B. UNREIN gave up an undisclosed amount of Smith/Barney Bucks for his recent trek to Palm Springs where he learned that one does not have to bring Golf Clubs when flying to PS -- also, some of that money went to mention the Boys & Girls Club recent Annual bash at Fox Hall by the Airport

B. ENGERBRETSON had not much to say other than protecting the fact that he is TANJA'S neighbor, and with those seven kids she is inheriting in the play, did not want to have repercussions from that mob.

Sergeant at Arms - led by that Master Sgt, ROBIN S.

CY once again hit for that Hawaiian tan;

B. KRAMER for relating a story about two poor old Indian women in Arizona;

C. PALMERTON was charged for her second son who had a blast of some sort;

BRYANT E. was asked to place one dollar on the table for 'wasting our time' during the Bucks in the Bay fete;

Everyone hit who would be going to Mexico during the next few weeks had to put up a few pesos as some sort of Spanish Pay-off;

STAN D. for giving up his wife for a fiver; had to offer a dollar as a peace offering;

TONJA M. handed over next week's lunch money for some infraction that was manufactured by that little bird, ROBIN.

There were more items that were mentioned, but you don't get to know about them unless you were there!!!

Program for today:

Our own member, PAUL LEUTHOLD, gave us a most interesting 30 minutes regarding all of the involvements he has as Park Manager for our area. This includes the many parks, trails, sports complexes, arenas, athletic fields, Greenway programs, etc. How he has managed to take care of all of these items is somewhat amazing. PAUL came to us about 5 years' ago from Wisconsin, where he was employed in a similar position for about 30 years in that state. PAUL loves his job, and we are most definitely pleased that he is a member of our Rotary Club.. He is married to his wife JULIE and they have 2 adult offspring.

Next Week:

Our program will be a tour of the Aluminum Chambered Boat Company near the terminal in Fairhaven. Bring your $10.00 for the lunch box, and enjoy the tour -- should be a most interesting Rotary Meeting. If you show up at Northwood Hall, BARRY states that you will be remembered by an adequate FINE!!

Important Info:

RI President WILLIAM (BILL) BOYD has invited all of us to LEAD THE WAY by attending the RI Convention, and it will be held in Salt Lake City, 17-20 June 2007. We know for certain that our own incoming President, ORPHALEE SMITH, will be there, so how about a dozen of us showing up to enjoy one of the best times anyone could have when it comes to Rotary. If you have any questions about the Convention or the amount of fun (and Rotary information and inspiration) you will receive, just ask anyone who has attended an RI Convention in the past.

And, our own District Governor, ROD THOMSON, has encouraged all of us to attend the District 5050 Conference, 31 May-June 3, and it will be at the Harrison Hot Springs in Canada. Most of us know that venue is one of the very best in this area, and the Conference promises to have some very excellent speakers, fun and Rotary Information. Let's all think about heading to Canada, and let our District 5050 know that our Bellingham Bay Rotary Club is a vital part of this District.

Trivia:

According to the Club's Lexicologist, these definitions should be clarified:
Amphibian: "So you think I amphibian, do you?"
Initiate: "My wife had a hamburger initiate a hot dog";
Aorta: "I aorta cut the grass tomorrow";
Archaic: "We can't have archaic and eat it too";
Catgut: "Our dog has fleas but our catgut kittens";
Butter: "She wanted to go butter mom wouldn't let her".

Respectfully submitted
STAN DYER