March 30, 2009 Spokesman
The Kirkland Rotary Club meeting of March 30, 2009 began at 6:35 p.m. and was led by President, Bob Webb. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carl Boruck. Mary-Alyce Burleigh brought inspiration.
Mary-Alyce recently returned from eight days in Honduras where she helped build a building for an orphanage that housed a water filtration system and was also wired for computer use. Before she left, Mary-Alyce read a book which examined the differences between cultures of hot climates and cold climates. Hot climate cultures are based on relationships and feelings. Cold climate cultures are based on getting tasks done, logic, and using time wisely.
Guests
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Patti Smith introduced Debbie Gregorek. Debbie works with her husband in a law firm and also works 20 hours a week for the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce.
Brandon Hancoop introduced Evan Pardini (Italians are always welcome) who also went to a meeting at the Wilde Rover and wanted to see if we had as much fun at a regular meeting.
Sarah Brooks
has been coming since last month and is the Territory Manager for Electronic Business Machines, which is based in Everett. Sarah has been interviewed by Jim Feek, Membership Chair.
Ernie Norehad introduced Shirley Van Nostrand. This was Shirley's third time to visit and she is a Private Estate Consultant with Dignity Memorial Estates.
Announcements
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Our goal for the Rotary International Foundation is $14,000. Rich Bergdahl is the Foundation Chair and was not feeling well (Hope you are feeling better Rich). Bob reminded us that another goal is that every Rotarian give something every year to the Foundation, even if it is a small amount. Rich has forms that one can use to have the donation to the Foundation automatically deducted from your checking account.
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Barb Seaton reminded the members that the Rotary Club of Kirkland Foundation Auction is April 25. Sign up sheets were on the table, as well as sign-up sheets for items to be auctioned.
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Patty Sims announced our International Exchange Student will be 16 year-old Seles Atakãy from Izmir, Turkey (Izmir used to be called Smyrna, has a history starting in 3000 B.C., and is on the North Aegean Sea. Patty is hoping to find host families for Seles. She brought Seles' exchange student application for members to peruse.
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In May, Steve Shinstrom is going to be the host family for Pascal, our current exchange student. He will be able to take Pascal to school, but needs help transporting Pascal home after his sporting and other events.
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Next Monday's meeting will be a kick-off for Miracle League. Be sure to wear baseball regalia.
Happy Dollars
were collected by Chuck Brockway
Program
: Scott Frakes is the Superintendent of the Monroe Correctional Complex. The Complex started with the Monroe Reformatory in 1908. It was thought at that time that young men who committed small crimes would have a better chance if they were reformed rather than imprisoned. Until 1963-4, Monroe was the only prison on the West side of the Cascades. In 1979, the Special Offenders Center was built, which currently holds the Twin Rivers sexual offenders treatment facility. There is a minimum security complex which has 480 beds. Totally, the complex houses 2550 inmate beds. Approximately 60-70 percent of the population has committed drug/alcohol related crimes and approximately 10-20 percent of the population has mental health issues. The United States has the largest percentage of incarcerated prisoners of any developed country in the world.
Makaylaa Powers bought the lucky ticket for the honeypot but unsuccessfully drew the wrong duck. Remember, Yellow Duck #5 is a very lucky number. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
Joanne Primavera, Scribe