Soundings (4/17/07)
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Visiting Rotarians: Pete Kremen, Rick Staeb, John Moles, Mike Bradburn, Liz Balas, Steve Raeb
Guests: None
Announcements
Barry: District 5050 Convention June 1, 2 and 3 at Harrison Hot Springs.
Barry: We'd like to receive more "youth nominees" for the RYLA conference June 7-10.
Barry: April 26th Fireside for new members at Barry's house;
Matt Rose: Membership meeting next week.
Steve Brummel: "Brewers by the Bay" micro-brew tasting fundraiser will take place the first Sunday in August.
Bob Moles: Update on "Pure Water Support Luncheon" fundraiser May 6th 11:30 am at Bellwether; tickets are $60 each and include lunch and raffle. Raffle tickets are $25.
Eddie: Our golf fellowship event will be Tuesday, May 15. Please RSVP!
Dan Wilkerson: Please bring small toiletries and gifts as "Mothers' Day donation" next week for the Interact club project.
Maureen Godwin of ARC of Whatcom County accepted a check from our club for $5000. The Arc is a resource for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Maureen said our donation from last year helped start The Dan Godwin Community Center, a home where people with developmental disabilities can participate in social, recreational and educational activities. This year's funds from our club will go to build an "accessible ramp" between the floors at the center.
Bucks in the Bay
Gordon Plume for a trip to California to present a potential "arbor" project;
Ed Zech for Nancy Bitting's (retiring in July) wonderful legacy at the hospital. Nancy Stiger has been chosen as new director.
Patti Imhof for the wonderful choice of Nancy Stiger as new director of the hospital, for a new grandson (Oscar), and for kids' business changes.
Roger Long for trip to Palm Springs, B&G Club auction, Blake Lewis American Idol contestant (Tues 8pm).
Denise Bosman for trip to Hawaii for anniversary, and for daughter's successes at tennis.
Christine Palmerton for trip to Hawaii, and for a successful charter show at the Marina last weekend.
Scot Swanson for trip to Santa Fe.
Eddie Hansen birthday bucks.
Robin Schmidt for trip to California, thanks for B&G club support.
Chuck Walters for trip to the Masters and a win by an Iowan.
Tim Krell for missed meeting, a birthday and a great massage story.
Steve Spitzer for visit by son before he heads off to trip to Valdez, AK to get ski certified.
Donna for trip to Palm Springs with husband and kids, and glad the auction raised good $money.
Curt Smith for over $56,000 in donated dental care by local docs.
Steve Kimberly for good trip to Hawaii.
John Templeton for birthday story.
Sergeant at Arms by Bryant Engerbretson
Tim and Curt for inappropriate stories, Byron Sprague, Ed Zech, Fast Eddie, John Moles, Mimi Ferlin, Steve Spitzer.
Program
Barry introduced Julie Farrow from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County. DVSAS is a county-wide, volunteer based organization that serves individuals of all ages affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency provides client-centered, accessible services which promote empowerment, choice and safety. Specifically, the agency offers services such as crisis intervention, shelter, medical and legal advocacy, support services and prevention, education and offenders treatment. Julie showed a video about all the services that DVSAS provides.
This year our club gave $2500 to DVSAS. Domestic violence and sexual assault affects almost everyone: Last year the youngest victim was 6 months old and the oldest was 83. One out of three girls and one out of six of kids are sexually assaulted before the age 18. 90% of rapes are never reported.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stowe Talbot