Soundings 10/10/06
Visiting Rotarians: Larry Barr (Mt Vernon), Adam Finfer (Whatcom North)
Guests: Debbie Granger, Mr and Mrs. Padilla, Dennis Sobchuk and John Ayre.
Student of the Month
Debbie Granger introduced Marian Padilla of Squalicum HS. Marian is one of the school's top students, a member of Honors Society, and a committed community activist. George Bowen presented Marian with the award.
Board Meeting 7:30AM tomorrow at Oboe Café at Best Western Lake way Inn
Grape & Gourmet - Denise Bosman says there are still about 20 of us who haven't yet bought tickets. Brent Walker still needs about 10 people to work on wine sales during the event.
Event captains:
10:00 AM set up Ken Oplinger
3:00 PM Wine Crew Todd Ramsay
5:30 PM Vendor assistance Phil X Hagemen
5-8 PM Wine sales with Brent Walker
7:00 PM Vender assistance Lance Calloway
8:30 PM Tear Down crew Bob Jones
Lance: Upcoming fellowship events October 14th (see flyer). Meet at Boundary Bay Brewery at 5:15pm for dinner, then attend Bellingham Bulls hockey game 7:45PM.
Bucks in the Bay
John Templeton for Husky game;
Cy Lindberg with a Pure Water for the World update, fundraiser will be in the Spring;
Chip Hilardes for missed meetings;
Bill Geyer for student of the month, constructing four houses n Everson, and a 3rd grandchild;
Eddie Hansen for purchase of Ferndale Chiropractic, opening new office in Lynden, new name: Natural Way Chiropractic;
Robin Schmidt for 4 days in San Francisco, and visit of nephew to Seattle,
Mimi Ferlin leaving for Napa then La Paz then Las Vegas, AND an open invitation to attend Boys & Girls Cub breakfast fundraiser on November 8th.
Dale Holt for 18th wedding anniversary.
Sergeant at Arms by Dale Holt
Todd and Bill Boyd and Eddie, Bryant E, Stowe, WHA Hockey trivia.
Program
Lance introduced Dennis Sobchuk, coach of the Bellingham Bulls, our WHA hockey team. Dennis grew up in a very small town in Saskatchewan, and like many young hockey players that show promise, he moved away at age 16 to go train and be coached in a bigger city. He played 12 years in the NHL, alongside some greats like Gordy Howe, Bobby Hull and Wayne Gretsky.
The Bellingham Bulls are the WHA Junior West League's franchise in Bellingham, and one of two WHA Junior West teams based in Washington State. The team was publicly announced on May 15, 2006 and team offices opened in July 2006. The Bulls are the fourth regional league team in Bellingham. The last regional league team in Bellingham, the Ice Hawks, was sold and moved to British Columbia in 1994. The Bellingham Bulls have come a long way to raise the profile of hockey in Bellingham. It's great entertainment for the fans - some new rules make it more exciting, faster and less violent. Plus the team is a stepping stone for a lot of kids (age 16-20) on their way to college or possibly NHL. The Bulls are currently 3 and 3 on the season. Please come out and support your local team!
Respectfully Submitted,
Stowe Talbot