Soundings (9/4/07)
Visiting Rotarians: Bill Grace, Liz Balas
Guests: Matt Gillette, Doug White, Maxine and John Bosch (District Governor), and Bob Morse (Asst District Governor).
Announcements:
Grape & Gourmet: Tim reported that this year our minimum obligation is $30, but hopes everyone can raise much more than that in tickets sales. Next week will have volunteer opportunity sign-up sheets. Lynn Templeton (G&G logistics) said there will be about seven committees. Set-up, 3pm wine committee, floating vender committee, 8:20 tear-down crew, among others.
Stephanie Sadler gave update on youth committee: The first Rotario Dinner will be Sept 22 at 4pm, hosted by Lesa Boxx and Kathy Cheldelin at Boxx Farms, $75 per couple, up to 30 guests!
Tonja still needs applicants for the Feb 2008 "Group Study Exchange" trip to Philippines for young professionals. See separate news item for details. Deadline for applicants is next week!
Matt Rose says the membership committee starting to meet, to come up with prospect list for the coming year.
Bucks in the Bay
Orphalee for a great weekend
Shannon spent five wonderful days in Canada fishing with Matt Rose, some others schoolmates, and their kids;
Steve Brummell for football win last weekend, plug for upcoming Viking night
Terry Brown broke his ribs mountain biking! Took a boating trip with friends in Canada. And mourned the passing of his sister from cancer.
Curtis Dye for missed meetings while on several trips including East Cost visit to Williamsburg and Arlington, plus a 20-year wedding anniversary, and big party over the weekend
Mimi Ferlin gave $100 happy bucks for Foundation, spent last week cruising Gulf Islands, bucks for Jake Locker, and for first day of St Paul Academy!
Rod Bring for great cruising weekend in the Islands, and 28-year wedding anniversary,
Tim McEvoy gave some Husky bucks and for his daughter starting college (graduate school?);
John Sleeth for 42nd wedding anniversary
Bob Becker for 36 years his wife worked at Ferndale School district, and for 3rd attempt to retire
Stephanie glad that she found a contractor to finally install the portables for St Pauls Academy
Matt Rose for seven salmon caught up in Canada, "no whining under the age of 18", Shannon almost caught an Orca!
Steve Spitzer recommends a book called "3 Cups of Tea", also mark your calendars for B&G Club Annual Breakfast with guest Lenny Wilkins Oct 25!
Jim Wells for some good fishing last week,
Dick Stark on Lopez for some football wins
Stan $50 for Foundation, for 75 years of the Four-Way Test,
Denise Bosman thanks to Bryant for filling in last week while she was visiting campuses in Southern California with Erica.
Sergeant at Arms by Frank Chmelik
Fines for boaters, Steve Spitzer, Rod Bring, those with kids or spouses in school, conservative bankers, Husky fans, Paul Harvey's 89th birthday with a $ hundred-million contract, women's table, Pitch regatta, Mike Hammas and Eddie Hanson.
Program
Orphalee introduced John Bosch, our District Governor.
John has been a member of the Everett-Mukilteo club for 10 years.
Membership growth is a top priority for Rotary secure Rotary in the 21st century. Let senior members mentor new young Rotarians and potential Rotarians to bring them in. Use the tools available from RI and the District.
Another priority for John is increased and improved communication, within the club and between clubs.
District 5050 is sponsoring two group study exchanges: England (this year) and to the Philippines (next year).
John reminded us about upcoming district events: - Upcoming Foundation dinner at Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Langley BC. Nov 9th. - Also, District 5050 Conference May 15-28 at Everett Holiday Inn, which will include many interesting activities and guests.
Respectfully submitted,
Stowe Talbot