Soundings (7/20/2010)

Posted by Christopher White 
 
 

Flag Salute and Invocation by Lynn Templeton

Visiting Rotarians: John Moles and John Huntley

Announcements:

Eddie Hansen – Crab feed coming up at his home. Please sign up to attend.

Brewers by the Bay: Steve Brummel– Need to fill volunteer work slots for Brewers event, make sure to sign up. If you have friends or family that would like to volunteer, please have them contact Steve. Bring $5 for Brewers t-shirts.

Bob Moles spoke about the International Services committee and a project in Honduras in January.  Please see him for further details if you wish to volunteer.  There is a $500 non-refundable deposit.

The membership committe and board have provisionally approved two new member applications:

      • Amanda McClure - Freedon Lab Services - sponsored by Stan Dyer;

      • Mark Bergsma - Beyond Capture Imaging - sponsored by Bryant Engebretson

Any questions or concerns please see Bill Gorman or the membership committee (Bill Geyer)

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Eddie donated in hopes of getting some more Club Services Volunteers!!
  • Phil enjoyed a weekend in Yakima where he saw an Elton John concert
  • Bill Boyd enjoyed an anniversary in Las Vegas
  • Tim is looking forward to the Richard Turner show at the Mt Baker Theatre
  • Brad Cornwell enjoyed a family road trip to S. Calgary
  • Scott Swanson recently visited family in Sacramento
  • John scored an Albatross at BG&CC; hit 2 on par 5 
  • Orphalee had sad bucks for the recent death of her prized 1993 Taurus
  • Christine enjoyed a 45th b-day in Vegas with family and the Ryan Stiles Charity Golf event at BG&CC last Sunday
  • Glenn was also in Vegas for a UPS convention
  • Bob Jones is happily retired and collecting Social Security
  • Dick Stark traveled to San Juans and the Rogue River in Oregon

Sergeant at Arms by Bill Unrein

Tony Carter was fined for patiently waiting for the liquor store to open; John Templeton for selling homes with rodents; Christine Palmerton for not drinking on a crazy Friday; golfers that shoot a 93 or better; John for the Albatross; Tery Brown for slow play at the golf course; Orphalee for the 93 Taurus; Donna Endquist for lawn laborers; Dennis for sitting at front table for first time in years; and Lynn Templeton for the daily emails

Program by Jodi Sipes, Whatcom Volunteer Center RSVP Director

Jodi shared that volunteers have a more positive outlook on life, feel better and typically live longer so there is no reason not to volunteer!! 200 hours a year is a good benchmark for volunteers. 

Jodi also discussed the various programs that have been successful the last few years.  Programs such as Project Warmup, Human Races, Project Homeless Connect have been beneficial to local residents.  Additionally, the virtual furniture bank has been helpful for those with few belongings.

Other events such an annual award banquet for local non-profits and free CPR and first aid clinics have also been well received. 

Jodi encouraged all to get involved with a non-profit of their choosing and volunteer more time and resouces to the community.


Respectfully submitted, 
Chris White