Soundings (7/17/07)
Visiting Rotarians: Laurie Lloyd, Pete Kremen
Guests: Jenny Moore from Horizon Bank
Announcements
Eddie has to delay the Crab Feed until July 26th. 1 pm to go pick-up pots on the boat if interested, and/or dinner 5-7 pm at the dock. Please sign up, or let him know by Email.
Steve Brummel on "Brewers by the Bay": Sunday August 5th, 2-6 pm at Depot Market Square, tickets $25 bucks each. Need assistance/volunteers. Take a poster to advertise!
Brent reported on Foundation: Currently we have $73,000. It is an endowment Fund, so earnings keep accumulating - we will not spend any principal until it reaches $100,000. Grows by three sources: Individual donations; 10% of our earnings from our fundraisers go to the fund; also fund is invested in the stock market.
Robin Schmidt for birthday;
Dick Stark for family reunion at Rogue River rafting and golf;
Phil X for Pearson being awarded building project for social hall at Trinity Lutheran;
Harold Scotty Scott for travels;
Curt Smith to recognize incoming and for Bellingham's low gas prices?
Stew Ellison sad bucks for his coworker who passed away unexpectedly last week;
Bill Boyd for 23rd wedding anniversary, home remodel, wine-tasting in Wenatchee,
Steve Kimberly for 35th wedding anniversary;
Mimi Ferlin for missed meetings, condo for sale on State Street.
Ed Zech for 30th wedding anniversary;
Bob Jones for 61 year birthday and family reunion, bought out business partner;
Bill Geyer thanks for Pinnacle award from last week;
John Templeton for speaker Kelli Linville;
Zachary Jones for remodel of Horizon bank and open house next week;
Sergeant at Arms by Patti Imhof
Fines for Brent, Todd, bankers and financial advisors, Pete Kremen, Bill Boyd.
Program
Cy introduced Kelli Linville, our representative in the State Legislature. Kelli is excited about Food Bank remodel project; and also excited about Boys & Girls club rebuild project (Lynn Templeton). This year she fought for tax breaks to the infusion center (like the breaks the chemo therapy gets). She hopes all of us will vote for constitutional amendment to allow for "rainy day" fund. Maternity / paternity leave question (family leave bill): Kelli voted against it, but it passed anyway. John Templeton asked about Growth Management Act and the burden it places on city and county administrations.
Anna asked her about why not run for mayor: She said it was a possibility, but decided against it because of the time commitment. I-5 as toll road? Idea is slowly gaining acceptance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stowe Talbot