Soundings (5/25/10)
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Visiting Rotarians: Harry Walls, Julie Something and Jeff Haggen
Guests: This year's RYLA participants Jenn Axelson (Doug Wight's assistant), Sarah Haggen (Karen's daughter), Danielle Sherman (Kathy proposed her), Squalicum Principal Keith Schacht, Leena Kirschman's son Garrett, Brad Something from BTC Foundation.
Announcements
Eddie said June 8th is our Rotary golf day at noon at Padden. You can buy golf/lunch, or lunch only. There will be NO MEETING at Northwood Hall that day!
Our annual summer picnic will be June 29 at Boxx Berry Farm! More news soon.
Student of the Month: Harold Scott introduced Paul Horne and Robin Russell, parents of this month's Student of the Month, Maddie Horne. Councelor Steve Wiley introduced Maddie. Maddie has logged 132 volunteer hours over the past few years. She worked at basketball camps during the summers, working with small kids. This year she also worked at Roosevelt Elementary with kids on art projects, which was part of her senior "culminating project". The highpoint of her high school experience was four years playing varsity basketball and this year making it to the State Tournament! She also participated in soccer and track. Future plans? Next year she is enrolled at Oregon State, probably to study health and human sciences. Maddie thanked our club for the award.
Three of the four RYLA attendees from this past April (Jenn Axelson, Sarah Haggen and Danielle Sherman) came and spoke about their experiences at RYLA. They all said RYLA was an amazing, life-changing experience where they learned many teamwork and leadership skills. They thanked our club for sponsoring them.
-Tonja's son turned 13 yesterday;
-Frank Chmelik is a regular YMCA morning swimmer, gave pair of Speedo swim trucks to fellow swimmer Eddie Hanson so he'll fit in better;
-Steve Spitzer was in San Diego, saw four huge aircraft carriers there, also recently visited his son and granddaughter;
-Lance survived a kitchen remodel, and last weekend had a rare soccer-free weekend!
-Denise thanked Talbots for Rotario dinner, commented on the amazing high school tennis talent from Bellingham going to State this year, she's also very excited about Hospice House progress;
-Tim Krell enjoyed Junior Ski to Sea event at Padden, went to Seattle for a former neighbor's 80th birthday;
-Jim Johnson was stuck in Bangkok during the riots, it's a reminder on the importance of individual human rights;
-Barry Kramer put in a plug for the Central Lions Club golf tournament benefitting Hospice House on June 24th at BGCC $125/person.
-Doug Wight $ for Hospice, and proud of his 12-year old grandson's emerging baseball skills!
-Mike Kirkland is proud of the success of Hospice capital campaign, urged everyone to give!
Sergeant at Arms by Patti Imhof
Fines for residents of Bellingham's new "historic register" neighborhoods - South Hill, York and Lettered Streets, potential for rental license agreements, potential revised noise ordinance, Tim Krell, Matt Rose and his rogue rabbit, Ski to Sea participants Gordon and Stew (team "We've got Wood"), Stowe Talbot, Lesa Boxx, Jim McCallum, Eddie has cute kids! Patti also had personal thank you's to Mimi, Henry, Anna, Glendine, Barry, Kren, Bob, Mike K, Steve, Dave and Brett, Sarah R, Stephanie, Denise, Doug, Dr. Aaron L.
Program: New Member Talks!
Donnie Rubenack is a fourth generation Bellinghamster, and the second generation at Donnette Studios. He has a ten year old kid and another child on the way!
Tony Carter came to Bellingham from California back in high school, worked for ten years in a grocery store and is now at a local car dealership (NW Honda). His goal is to help educate and assist people who are buying cars. Tony has two kids.
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot