Soundings (5/17/05)

Flag salute and invocation by John Sleeth

Guests:
Joe Morse, Bob Boule, Pete Kremen, Ed Hood, Stephanie Stadler, Tim Baron, Rob Slater and his students.

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*Grape & Gourmet needs volunteers; every member should pitch in and help with this event.  Sign up sheets located near the door.

*Ron introduced Rob Slater from Clearview High School, an alternative school that serves students who do not find a place to belong at the regular public high schools; including kids such as teen mothers, emancipated minors, troubled teens and working students.  The school originated 10 years ago, and is part of the Ferndale public school system.  They serve about 50 students during day and 10-15 in the evenings.  Ron had applied for and received a "Simplified District Grant" to help pay for some Dell computers for the school.

Bucks in the Bay
Barry Kramer - missed meeting, fellowship dinner at the Plumes;
Dave Ennen - for his boys' success at wakeboarding;
Brendt Walker - 2 weeks in Fiji and Australia;
Bob Moles - for fly fishing;
Bob Jones - for losing 15 lbs, and on his way to a goal of 75 lbs;
John Sleeth - Saturday event at MBT and Ron Hardesty's guitar playing;
Dick Stark - Race for Life, Sunday Sonics game;
Curt Smith Portugal Portugol;
Roger Long - Sold 4 Mariners tix to Bob Tull for $100 proceeds to club;
Ed Zech - Loire Valley?, many life events happened on May 17th.
Julie Guy - upcoming back surgery;
John Templeton - Ricky Skaggs concert and Ron;
Larry Anderson - 17th May something?
Anna Williams- need volunteers for Festival, for 62nd BD, and decision to run for City Council;
Stew Ellison - missed meeting attending conference in FL "Mortgage and Credit Lending" for top 7% brokers;
Bill Gorman - 10th wedding anniversary, son turns 14, he turns 51;
Ken Oplinger - Jr Ski to Sea Parade next weekend and his upcoming chairmanship of the "Western Association of Chamber Execs";
Sarah Rothenbuhler - Plumes great dinner party, thanks Anna for the tour of Memphis;
Bill Boyd - Son's winning goal puts his HS team into District play-offs;
Eddie Hansen - his company needs a billing person, he will be attending Thurs Sonics game, Saturday salmon BBQ at his office to celebrate 10 years in practice.

Sergeant at Arms:  Stan Dyer was held off due to time.

Program:  Barry introduced Nick and Mike Ennen, professional wakeboarders.  Many accolades, awards and endorsements to their names.  Wakeboarding developed in 1980's by guys like Tony Finn, originally called skurfing.  Many technology advances since then.  The boat is very important in order to make a big, smooth and even wake.  Rope and handle of kevlar with no stretching, unlike a waterski rope. Various jackets and wetsuits.  The life of wakeboarder means you are on the road constantly: traveling at least 6 months a year on tours.  Contests: World Cup in Singapore, X-Games, WWA Collegiate Wakeboard Challenge, and others.  Nick and Mike also do promotional/endorsement tours (Liquid Force bus tour), photography, and coaching.  Thanks, guys, and good luck in 2005!

Respectfully Submitted, Stowe Talbot