Soundings (8/12/08)
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Visiting Rotarians: Phil Gubbins and Fred Sexton
Guests: Christine Wright (CFO of McEvoy Oil), Sharon (Tonja's daughter), Jim McIntire (running for State Treasurer) and his campaign manager Andrew Austin.
Announcements:
Next week all committees will gather to plan for the Rotary year.
Shannon Terrill lucky bucks for avoiding seaplane catastrophe in BC last week
Barry Kramer reminder next Thursday Hospice/SJH Foundation Golf Tournament (ProAm) still some tix left only $250 each;
Bob Jones enjoyed watching Tonja and crew in Shakespeare in Park;
Terry Brown reported Zervas' Sand-in-the-City entry won top prize! (beating Bill Gorman's Comcast crew - last year's winner)
Bill Geyer hosted brother and family, went to Mount Baker to play in the snow; also thanks to Anna for cooking the grub at Food Bank ceremony!
Bob Tull encourages votes for Bill McIntyre, running for State Treasurer (http://www.jimmcintire.com/);
Brent Walker for a rainy, wet "homecoming party" for his son and daughter-in-law who just returned from Hawaii honeymoon;
Mimi Ferlin for 36 years of marriage!
Pete Rittmueller for birthday, a Chicago family reunion, and fishing in Sitka;
Dr. Zech for a visit to Vancouver Island, then Jersey shore;
Steve Kimberly for the passing of friend Larry Johanson (former partner and founder of The Unity Group);
Gerald Baron for 35 years of marriage;
Sergeant at Arms by Denise Bosman
Ed's green shirt, Art R, Tim McEvoy, Scott Walker, visitors to China, the origins of the word "gymnasium" from the Greek meaning "venue to do sports in the nude", and this one: "depression is merely anger without enthusiasm."
Program
Bill Gorman introduced hart Hodges, Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at WWU. Hart gave a fascinating presentation on economic indicators, both local and national, and showed us how the numbers aren't always what they seem at first glance.
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot