Soundings (4/1/08)
Visiting Rotarians: Bob Bullet with the Bellingham Club
Guests: Jake Peterson with Phil Hageman; Lisa Tatem with Chip Hilardes; Chris Palmerton with Christine Palmerton; Julie Archangeli (from the best voc rehab company in town) with Kathy Cheldelin; Some important person with Brent Englebretson; Another important person with somebody else
Announcements:
Membership Committee will meet after school next Tuesday.
Good Scouter Lunch: (fundraiser for scouting) April 10th at 12:00-Cost doesn't matter as it's worth it, (you should know where as flyers were left on the table).
A late email announcement flew from Tonja Myers regarding the Grape and Gourmet meeting which will occur after club next Tuesday.
Club Business
Rotarian Nuptials otherwise referred to as New Member Induction bestowed upon us by the Rev. Ron Hardesty.
Mr. Dan Pike, Mayor of the Best City in America, was sponsored by his Best Man-Matt Rose.
Marla Senger, VP Quality Control & Process Improvement @ St. Joe's, was sponsored by her Maid of Honor, Ed Zeck.
Barry Kramer explained that the Hospice House is a project that will be developed on 4.7 acres where the Catholic Community Service facility currently exists. The overall capital need is $5 million. At any given time, 105-115 patients are on the Hospice census. Approximately 10% of those are unable to maintain their residence. The purpose of the house is to provide a residence for people who CANNOT return to their own home to during their final days.
Deputy Chief Todd Ramsay motioned to approve the Hospice House funding (who is gonna argue with him?) not Ron Hardesty, as he seconded the motion. No other club members opposed.
Bucks in the Bay:
Dave Nichols to confirm that it was not a picnic being a judge as evidenced by having to deal with the likes of Ron Hardesty and his courtroom displays.
Brad Cornwell for birthday and sunshine
Phil (X-Pearson Guy) Hageman for his retirement from Pearson in pursuit of happiness as an antique and coffee shop owner somewhere exotic..APRIL FOOLS
Barry Kramer-Thank you bucks for supporting Hospice House.
Christine Palmerton-missed meeting and a thank you for attending and/or sending well wishes to Robyn Schmidt's going away gig; and announcing the Port of Bellingham and 5 Charter companies sponsoring the Charter fest on April 12 & 13 on the docks, a whole fleet of boats will be open for viewing.
Tim Krell- Commemorative bucks for 3rd anniversary of mgmt at 1st American Title and some Moose hockey reference that took #1 in Division 2,
Dave Harding (I think)--Birthday in December.
Bob Moles-As one of the founders of Hospice of Whatcom County, proud bucks to see the progression.
Chip Hilardes-Missed meetings, although did a make up at a club in Ft. Braggs California, and to announce his acceptance of the MC position for the Bellingham Chorale Gala event on 4/26.
Marla Senger-jumped right in on the happiness train for the warm welcome and for Ed Zeck for sponsoring.
Bill Boyd-for GP attempt at early demolition, and for success at council meeting on Monday with approval for 6 new fire apparatus for the city.
Bryant Engebretson-for the best new member induction West of the Guide Meridian.
John Templeton-$50 for 29 year anniversary of selling real estate.
Program
Stew Ellison introduced the Upfront Players:
Dave Morrow-Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch
Leslie Umberger, PTA member, teacher, student and dual citizen.
Upfront Theatre - Comedian/Sitcom star Ryan Stiles originated the idea of building an improv theatre in Bellingham after he fundraised $35,000 for playground equipment in one night of improv through the Mt. Baker theatre. Since then, the Upfront theatre has produced over 700 shows, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
Other fundraisers from the improv team have included raising money for the Performance Pavillion at Boulevard Park; and for Jake Finkbonner. The all women's group is performing at Skagit Valley College this Saturday to fundraise for scholarships for displaced homemakers. The Upfront Players have also volunteered with teachers and students in district schools, their efforts have demonstrated that improve can help individuals learn ways of thinking outside the box.
And fun was had by all..
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Cheldelin