December 15, 2008 Spokesman
Meeting called to order at 6:31 PM by Pres. B. Webb,
Flag Salute by JoAnne Primavera,
The inspirational moment was made by Ken Hollingsworth who found the Four Way Test at Walgreen's drug store but there was no mention of Rotary. The idea is universal and important in today's world.
Guests were Scott Rethky, who is a friend of Steve Shinstrom. He is a local boy who has not moved away and is a financial planner. Jim Styner was visiting our club for the second time. The Juanita student of the month, Trey Knapp, was introduced and gave a brief talk about his experience in community service. His is involved in the beach to beach swim for Children's hospital and worked on increasing the recognition of the race. Thanks to Trey for being selected as student of the month from Juanita. Visiting Rotarian Richard Carlson in now headed back to
President Bob thanked Pat Dye and Alice Volpe for the great holiday party on Saturday at the Heathman Hotel. Well done Pat and Alice!!!
Pres. Bob reminded everyone of the Salvation Army Bell ringing this Friday and Saturday at QFC. Bob also read a card from former members Jack and Cheryl Bloodworth who moved back to
President Elect Jim Feek performed the induction of two new members, Roy Salvidge and David Tucker.
Chuck Brockway introduced the program of getting to know you this evening.
First Karen Quirk gave a power point program of her life and experience. Karen has raised the bar for this program. Karen has led a varied and exciting life having moved from here to
Our second getting to know you was Don Dicks. During his talk Don noted he regretted not having joined Rotary earlier in his career. Don was born in
The final getting to know you person was Steve Brown. Steve promised Jim Feek there would be an intermission. Steve has been a member of our club after having arrived here meeting Chuck Morgan. Steve is a former Rotarian from
Chuck thanked all our getting to know you speakers.
President Bob had Trey draw the ticket. The lucky ticket was our newest member, David Tucker who picked duck 3 but picked 2. The pot grows.
Meeting adjourned at 7:59PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Bruner