Soundings (3/16/10)
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Visiting Rotarians: Bud, Anne Jones, Bev Harrington
Out of Town Guests: Richard Hughes, Glen Harrington, Allen Stockridge
Guests: Tony Freeland
Announcements
Burlington Rotary is sponsoring 6 students and is raising funds via raffle/auction;
Dannon and Eddie discussed the Mount Baker play and dinner fellowship opportunity;
Tim McEvoy still has two spots open for the Rotario Dinner;
Chris White announced a volunteering opportunity at Pickford Theatre's new location on Bay Street on April 10th. Please see Chris or Lesa Boxx for additional info.
Bucks in the Bay
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Leena for another Squalicum HS State Basketball Title
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Steve S for time in the South East and Kentucky Basketball
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George Bowen for a short retirement and new endeavor at Whidbey Island Bank
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Dick Stark was happy to see five Whatcom County basketball teams in Yakima last week
Sergeant at Arms
Rotarians for not wearing pins, Steve Brummel for no WWU national championship, Steve S for the Kentucky tooth fairy, Vancouver Olympics Trivia.
Program
Rachael Meyer with the Whatcom Literacy Council: The council was formed in 1978 and has been expanding ever since. Their goal is to empower adults to change their lives through literacy. We sometimes take for granted how much reading plays a part in our lives; from reading safety manuals and contracts to street signs and books.
Rachael started tutoring/mentoring others twelve years ago in Kansas City and was inspired by the results.
The Department of Education performed a study in 2006 which indicated that 1 of 6 in Whatcom County is functionally illiterate.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris White