Soundings (5/8/07)
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Flag Salute & Invocation by PAUL LEUTHOLD, (The Park Man).
Visiting Rotarians introduced by FRANK CHMELIK, (The most qualified Attorney, Esq)., included frequent Rotarian visitor from 'The Big Daddy Club, ANN JONES.
Announcements
...EDDIE (The Fun Guy) HANSEN announced that the Golf Tournament at Lake Padden Golf & Divot Club will be this next Tuesday, (15 May 2007) and that it will be the Club's regular meeting---soooo, don't show up at Northwood Hall. Thus far, there are 54 for lunch and some 37 for 'the rigors of GOLF. It is rumored that there is a remote possibility that two PGA celebrities will be there (PGA=Padden Golf Associates);
...STEVE (Mr. Beer Garden) BRUMMEL reminded all Committee members that the next Micro Beer meeting will be this Monday at 1600 hours at Boundry Bay Beer Gardens---the event under discussion will be held on Sunday, 5 August 2007, and it appears that there will be about 1,000 tickets sold at $25 bucks per. Of course, more details to follow;
...BILL (Mr. Food Bank) GEYER announced that there would be a Capital Campaign soon for the Food Bank, and that the Gates' Foundation had coughed up $300,000 for starters---this will be a matching grant, so be alerted for the details;
...Ms. Diane Bruland was presented with a few thousand smackeroos for the Hospice Foundation of St. Joseph's Hospital, and she recited where that money would be allocated. Also, she received some very sincere accolades from the membershiip regarding all that she has done as the Patient Services Representative of that Organization.
Bucks in the Bay
...A Twenty from President BARRY, for the great job the Committee did on the recent Clean Water lunch at the Bellwether, as well as the great dinner given by FRANK CHMELIK on Friday, for the Clean Water Project;
...MATT (the lucky flower) ROSE, a few Liberty Silvers for his recent trip to Dana Point, Calif as well as a few other spots in that sunny part of America---oh yes, MATT did include a mention that he caught a few military salutes from some of the military boys & girls he met --MATT must have been in uniform for that kind of treatment!! ;
...Say what? MATT also won the Clean Water Raffle drawing, and that included a Porsche (donated by Jobs Motors, BRYAN SPRAGUE, Mgr.) for the weekend, a bottle of champagne and many untold items of reportable income;
...TIM (Our own Gas Man) McEVOY, SHELLed out a few bucks for his recent trip (Paid for by the Gas Company) to Argentina and surrounding spots;
...CURTIS (The Computer Guru) DYE, for his announcement of the Big Brothers Big Sisters bash that will be here soon -- check your local scheduler for details;
...ALAN (The Tax guy) KNUTSON, some bucks for missed meetings;
...CHRISTINE (The Yacht Lady) PALMERTON, dropped a peso or two in the can for some personal items;
...BILL (Fireball) BOYD offered some lucre for his Eagle Scout son and the fact that the one and the same was accepted to the University of Washington;
...ROBIN (Proud Mother) SCHMIDT sent some dollars our way for her well recognized daughter who has done great in the banking world, and for the Hospice group; also, her daughter Liz is looking for a job before going to college, and she does not pull weeds!!
...DONNA (Worker Woman) EDQUIST put in an IOU for the great job that was done by the Clean Water Gang and her 25 years' of marriage...
BRYANT (Proud Pop) ENGERBRETSON for that wonderful Bear of a kid who came into the world at 10 pounds, 4 ounces, and his name is Bjorn; (by the way, the word bjorn means 'bear' in some language---ask BRYANT for details
...SARAH (Heavy Equipment) ROTHENBUHLER, some Bucks for a few missed meetings;
...ED (Proud Dad) ZECH added to the bucket for his soon to graduate son; for being a member of the Bellingham Bay Rotary Club and for the recognition of all Eagle Scouts in the Club.
Sergeant at Arms, with FRANK CHMELIK at the podium
...FRANK nailed a number of us for varied reasons, and many of those who were so honored included STAN DYER, BOB YOST, GERALD BARON, BRYANT ENGERBRETSON, MIKE HAMMES, ED ZECH, PAUL LEUTHOLD, MATT ROSE, SARAH ROTHENBUHLER, LANCE CALLOWAY and others who have requested anonymity.!!
And now, THE PROGRAM:..
Bellingham Mayor Tim Douglas gave a thirty minute recitation regarding the 'State of the City', and it did include some four principal items that he discussed in detail, to include the Water Front situation; the condition of the Whatcom Lake water and what was to happen there; the opportunity that we have to put our input as to the direction the City will be heading; and lastly, the mention of some of the Historical spots in the City. Well, it was all most interesting, and if you just happened to miss this message, better luck next time. By the way, the Mayor was so interesting that he kept us there until about 1340 hours, and that certainly indicates that he had some interesting items that were presented.
Miscellaneous
...At the Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday 9 May 2007, some of the items that were discussed and approved included the acceptance of five candidates for the soon to be RYLA event (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in June, and those who have been accepted are: Clare HARDESTY (sponsor is RON), Megan UNREIN (sponsor is BILL), Jennifer Moore (sponsor is ZACHARY JONES), Michelle Wendling (sponsor is KATHY CHELDELIN), Aaron Quilliam (sponsor is BRAD CLURE) and Amy Lee (sponsor is KEN OPLINGER). The RYLA program is one of the very best programs that RI has, and our Club must be congratulated for being this involved. Keep young folks in mind for next year -- remember, anyone is eligible between the ages of 18 and 24, so keep your eyes and ears focused on RYLA. during ORPHALEE'S reign .
...A mention for the Club's Interact group out of Squalicum High School with Josephine Garcia as the leader. They will be putting together 70 Mother's Day baskets, and they will be handed out to six groups in our Community who are able to give them to needy mothers for Mother's Day. Thanks goes to our own DAN WILKERSON, who is the Club's advisor. By the way, he does need your help next year, so if you can spare a little time each month, either contact DAN or our soon to be President, ORPHALEE.
...And now a mention from the Scholarship Committee, SARAH ROTHENBUHLER, in charge. On Wednesday, 23 May, some seven of our members will be interviewing about 10 Squalicum High School candidates for the purpose of handing out 6, $1,000 Scholarships. The interviews will be at the School, and will go from 1000 hours to 1400 hours. those selected will be given the Scholarships on Tuesday evening, 5 June 2007. The group that will be doing the interviews will be SARAH, STEVE BRUMMEL, STEPHANIE SADLER, BILL GORMAN, TERRY BROWN and STAN DYER; President BARRY will also attend to see that we do the job right!! ---Another way that our Club is doing positive things in our Community.
...Have you thought about placing a few of your hard earned dollars with the Bellingham Bay Rotary Foundation or the Rotary International PAUL HARRIS program. If you are interested, kick it around with BRENT WALKER (for the Club's foundation) or BOB YOST for the PAUL HARRIS program. Both are tax deductible!!
...There is still time to sign up for the Rotary District 5050 Conference at Harrison Hot Springs. the dates are 31 May thru 3 June, 2007. See BARRY for details.
Respectfully submitted,
Stan Dyer