Soundings (5/15/12)
Posted by G. Stowe Talbot
on May 15, 2012
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Flag Salute and Invocation by Lisa Schork
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guests Anika Palmerton
Changing of the Guard Party party June 28th
Brewers by the Bay tickets going on sale soon. Each member responsible for selling 10 tickets.
International committee fundraising dinner: At Ciao Thyme space on June 14th. Details coming soon.
Stan reported that our Squalicum interact club made over 100 baskets (our club donated over $500).
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guests Anika Palmerton
Changing of the Guard Party party June 28th
Brewers by the Bay tickets going on sale soon. Each member responsible for selling 10 tickets.
International committee fundraising dinner: At Ciao Thyme space on June 14th. Details coming soon.
Stan reported that our Squalicum interact club made over 100 baskets (our club donated over $500).
Bill Geyer and the membership committee recommends four new applicants for membership. Before they are approved, these names will be circulated in the Soundings for two weeks to solicit concerns or comments. The four applicants are:
- Mike Bates - sponsored by Bob Becker - retired Kraft Foods executive;
- Nick Caples - sponsored by Christine Palmerton - manager of Bellingham Bells;
- Brian Pritchett - sponsored by Stan Dyer & John Barry - independent insurance agent associated with Farmers’ Insurance;
- Dale Collins - sponsored by Bob Moles - manager at the Parkway Chateau retirement center.
Bucks in the Bay
Bob Jones introduced Claire McNally from the Bellingham Railway Museum.
The mission of the BRM is to provide the community with an accessible and enjoyable link to railroad heritage, history and operations. The museum strives to do that in a safe and friendly family environment that allows visitors of all ages to look, listen and learn while having fun. In addition to a rich archive of historical materials, there are model trains, train simulators and many other exhibits.
The museum's budget is about $35K, all income comes from tickets and donations. Employees, except for Claire, are volunteers. The museum is located next to the Parkade on Commecial Ave. They served over 9,500 visitors last year. Claire is amazed at the level of support from the community. Bellingham has a rich railway history. She encourages everyone to come in for a look. A couple "off-site" events they sponsor:
1) "Speedster" (vintage motorcar) rides at Orchard Place on the Bellingham Cold Storage tracks (former Bellingham Bay & British Columbia Railroad, later the Milwaukee line). WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays May 18th through June 9th Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays June 15th through September 2nd Saturdays and Sundays September 8th and 9th. Fare is $3.00 Adults, $2.00 children, under 2yrs Free
2) Train Rides on the Lake Whatcom Railway: Ride historic Northern Pacific Railroad equipment on a historic section of rail in Wickersham on Highway 9. See the museum for schedule and fares. http://www.bellinghamrailwaymuseum.org/
Christine wins the raffle!
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot
- Phil X Hageman went on a long Caribbean / Panama cruise;
- Mike Hammes $1000 for our BBRC Foundation, also reported on amazing examples of goodwill that he has come across recently;
- Donna also $ for foundation, appreciates Mike's work in Honduras, and 30-yr wedding anniversary;
- Matt Rose the past year has been doing consulting for various companies (Honeywell, Costco and others), trying to stay in Bellingham and re-engage with Rotary;
- Harte Bressler three wonderful weeks in China;
- Stew Ellson was in Maui;
- Lesa Boxx with air kiss to Mike Hammes, and she had great trip to Palm Desert last week;
- Mark Turner still working on his photo book, lots of driving!
- Bob Jones been gone for a while, thanks to Stan for encouraging him back to Rotary;
- Bob Moles seconded Mike Hammes' words on volunteering and human goodwill, Jim Johnson now in Thailand and will have good news to report next week;
- Mimi Ferlin great Mothers' Day with kids and grandkids;
- Dean Fulton said this weekend (Fri and Saturday) will be "Welding Rodeo", free, at Bham Tech College!
- Tonja son was in play, also loves Mike Hammes, great to see Bob and Matt too.
- John Templeton with news on his family, donated jewelry, says we have a great Rotary club!
- Lynn Templeton last week drove 3500 miles with wife in pick-up, to San Diego and back - it seemed like a good idea at the time...
Bob Jones introduced Claire McNally from the Bellingham Railway Museum.
The mission of the BRM is to provide the community with an accessible and enjoyable link to railroad heritage, history and operations. The museum strives to do that in a safe and friendly family environment that allows visitors of all ages to look, listen and learn while having fun. In addition to a rich archive of historical materials, there are model trains, train simulators and many other exhibits.
The museum's budget is about $35K, all income comes from tickets and donations. Employees, except for Claire, are volunteers. The museum is located next to the Parkade on Commecial Ave. They served over 9,500 visitors last year. Claire is amazed at the level of support from the community. Bellingham has a rich railway history. She encourages everyone to come in for a look. A couple "off-site" events they sponsor:
1) "Speedster" (vintage motorcar) rides at Orchard Place on the Bellingham Cold Storage tracks (former Bellingham Bay & British Columbia Railroad, later the Milwaukee line). WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays May 18th through June 9th Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays June 15th through September 2nd Saturdays and Sundays September 8th and 9th. Fare is $3.00 Adults, $2.00 children, under 2yrs Free
2) Train Rides on the Lake Whatcom Railway: Ride historic Northern Pacific Railroad equipment on a historic section of rail in Wickersham on Highway 9. See the museum for schedule and fares. http://www.bellinghamrailwaymuseum.org/
Christine wins the raffle!
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot