May 10, 2010 Spokesman
The May 10, 2010 Kirkland Rotary meeting was called to order by President Jim Feek at 6:30.
The Inspirational Moment - no one was feeling particularly inspired, but Bill Woods spke of a recent visit with John Overleese who is doing reasonably well as he undergoes treatment. He hopes to be able to get back to attending Rotary mettings in the near future. Meanwhile, he is receiving visitors in the AM, with a call first.
Introductions:
Bud Saxeburg from the UW School of Business
Scott East, an attorney from the Bellevue Noon Club
Royce and Riley [English teacher] from Best High School.
Joanne Burns is back for her fourth visit!
Wilson Anhar introduced his son, Quinn, here to see the KPD K-9 corps.
Stan Minor, Roatry District Governor, who then introduced Valentin [?] from Kemerovo, Russia. Banners were exchanged.
Announcements:
Duck tickets were distributed - everyone is responsible for $500 in sales.
Dues invoices were distributed - be sure to pay promptly! The envelope also contains a survey form - please fill it out ASAP and turn it in so the Board will have guidance and input on everyone's preferences for next year. The Club assembly is June 14, and the survey information is needed before then.
It is Rotary Night at the Everett Aquasox on July 9. Game and all-you-can-eat BBQ for $20, or game-only for $9.
Chuck Brockway announced the next Miracle League game this Saturday at Perrigo Park - he needs volunteers. Just show up at the Park at 9:30. The games take about an hour to an hour-and-a-half.
Bob Auslander announced a wine tasting at his house May 27. It is organized by the Cascade Boat group, but others can come.
Don Dicks announced Green Kirkland sign-ups to gauge interest in Rotarians assisting Kirkland Parks Department in a project.
Bill Woods announced that May 22 is the annual Kirkland Downtown cleanup. Come have a light breakfast before and a BBQ at the Grape Choice afterwards. Show up near the corner of Park Lane and Lake Street. [Note to all - you will have to do a little work, at least, between meals.]
Program:
Eric Olson, KPD Chief, introduced the program - the KPD K-9 unit. He said that the officers would demonstrate the dog's effectiveness at handling bad guys, and finding drugs. For some reason Pat Swenson immediately departed for the ladies' room!?! Officer Twombley, handling Max the canine member of the team, discussed the difference between a dog's sense of smell and a human's. Both the officer and the dog undergo almost continual training. The dog is primarily used to track suspects, find drugs, and find lost people.
President Jim read a thank-you note from Ingrid Bruner, regarding the flowers for her , and the condolences on the loss of her brother.
Next week our speaker will be Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor.
Alice Volpe had the winning ticket and gave to Quinn, who won the pot.
President Jim closed the meeting at 7:40 with a somewhat funny (!!) Norwegian joke.
Proposed New Member!!!. Joanne Burns has been approved by the board.
Respectfully submitted,
David Aubry
Acting Scribe