Soundings 10/31/06
Visiting Rotarians: Patti Quans, Jack Kernow, Bob Boule, Rick Staeb
Guests: Curt Bagley from Bellharbor Yacht Sales
Announcements
Grape & Gourmet:
Bill Unrein - we are in good shape. We still have about 80 tickets left to sell.
Final meeting of the committees chairs: Thursday night 5:00PM at Big Fat Fish.
Robin says we will have about 18 auction items.
Barry says if you don't hand your extra (unsold) tickets today, you own them! Also, he reported that the Herald out came with a great, positive article about Grape & Gourmet yesterday.
New Member Applicant: Zachary Jones, proposed by Robin Schmidt, works at Horizon Bank. He has been recommended for approval by the board and the membership committee. Please send any comments to Matt Rose or Barry Kramer.
Bucks in the Bay
Phil X: thanks Byron for use of Porsche, and $50 for Foundation.
John Sleeth: Thanks Ed Zech again for good bypass surgery, he's still sings tenor.
Eddie: went to Orlando, FL for seminars and Disneyworld with wife and kid.
Steve: new grandchild
Ron: for Viking win, Michigan win, and upcoming show on Wednesday at Wild Buffalo.
Gerald: congrats to Steve, and mentioned in article in Business Week today Wal-Mart.
Sergeant at Arms by Robin Schmidt, who today came dressed as Miss Understood from the State of Confusion.
Fines for Curt Smith, Paul Leuthold, Sarah Rothenbuhler, and Halloween trivia questions.
Program
Tim introduced Brad Jackson, director of the basketball program at WWU. This is his 33rd year of coaching, and 398 wins in his career at WWU. Brad considers it a privilege to coach, and a joy to work with these kids. He wants them to understand that it is privilege to play - not an entitlement. His slogan: "Work hard and get better every day". - Positive team atmosphere - instill a sense of ownership and belonging. Although there are some examples of unethical behavior among athletic programs, Brad has tried hard to create a good example. Coaching is very much like teaching, but perhaps more intense. The ultimate goal is not necessarily winning, but to strive to be the best you can and always improve. Brad teaches the kids to measure themselves against their own goals: Having fun and being part of a greater whole (team). WWU has ranked in the top 20 teams nationally in the past few years. The team produced two All-Americans last year. Grant Dykstra was awarded the Jimmy V Foundation "Comeback Player of the Year". Brad says they have tried to create a style of play that is fun to play and watch (upbeat and fast). Although a lot of the team graduated last year (were seniors), they've had very successful recruiting for new talent this past year. Brad then introduced us to the current lineup.
Sarah R won the raffle ($27).
Respectfully Submitted,
Stowe Talbot