June 7, 2010 Spokesman

Visiting Rotarians and Visitors:

Selis Atakoy, Exchange Student introduced her two host families in attendance this evening: Christine Trigg and Doug Hauger and family; and Kathy and Walter Wittel and family. Selis also introduced Andrea, another fellow Exchange student from Switzerland, hosted by Woodinville Club.

Bob Webb introduced Judy whose family has many Rotary past presidents.

Also introduced: Sue Greenfield from Redlands, CA; Karen Styner, wife of member Jim.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Jim Feek reminded us to sign up for Duck Dash venues as members are expected to sell $500 worth of tickets or write a check for the remaining unsold amount.

Sarah Brooks reminded members only 27 days to the Duck Dash on the 4^th of July and requested a volunteer to wear the Duck costume in the parade.

Rick Ostrander very successfully canvassed the room to fill in the upcoming DD selling venues.

Pat Dye thanked those who have already sent in their survey and said she would be compiling this weekend so please send or fax or email them to her this week.

DUES are due by June 30^th - please get it done asap if not done already!

Chuck Brockway announced that the last Miracle League game will be played this Saturday at 9;30 at PerrigoPark, followed by a BBQ for players and their families and Rotarians and their families. The Kirkland Downtown will host the BBQ.

Dan Bartel reminded members that Jason will be arriving from Taiwan mid-August and we need to be thinking about host families.

Bob Webb reminded the Club that the Fourth of July celebration is short approximately $25,000 and our support. Penny Sweet under banner of Celebrate Kirkland is collecting donations.

Pres. Jim reminded members about the Rotary Night at the Everett AquaSox stadium on the 9^th of July from 7pm

Short Program #1

Rich Bergdahl asked Bill Woods and Rick Ostrander to step forwarded to be presented with a new level of giving to the Paul Harris fellowship - Thanks Bill and Rick

Short Program #2

Brandon Honcoop introduced  Christina Thomas, Principal at BESTHigh School and Corina McGinnis, Service Learning Co-ordinator. They shared the concept of the Service Learning and indicated that versus typical community service expected of high school kids, Service Learning is meaningful, reflective, and is conducted for a longer period of time so students have ownership and accountability working with organizations in their community.

PROGRAM: Selis Atakoy

Selis gave the membership an overview of her year in a Powerpoint presentation. She enjoyed her year immensely and feels that she has had a better exchange experience than her sister who is currently on exhange in Italy due to the fact that she lived with families and really came to understand how family life is in the US. She also liked US High Schools better as she did not have to wear a uniform and could participate in school sports which they do not have in Turkey. She thanked the Rotarians and her host families for a great year.

Reminders:

June 14^th - Club Assembly - it will be a fun event this year.

June 21^st - Transition Dinner at the Woodmark

June 28^th - Duck branding at Lee Johnson's

DV Hurst drew the lucky ticket and gave the money to Selis

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Rachel Knight