November 9, 2009 Spokesman
November 9, 2009 Spokesman
by Rachel Knight
President Jim Feek called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. The flag salute was lead by Al Hoviland. President Jim thanked Shirley van Nostrand for being tonight's Greeter. Rich Bergdahl shared an Inspirational Moment passed on to him from his mother.
Visiting Rotarians and Visitors
were introduced. D.V. Hurst, a returning Kirkland Rotarian, Amira Khablein, the Student of the Month from Juanita High School, Tim Kehrli, a "perennial guest", Bercan Turkarslan, visiting Rotarian from the BBRClub, Jack Rafn, Ian Wilson, visiting from a UK Club, Terry Cole, and Jim Going visiting from AZ.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (Important Dates to Remember):
November 14th
, Saturday, Northwest Harvest day. Meet at the Houghton Park&Ride at 8:00a.m. Call or email Gary Bruner or Dan Bartel for details.
November 14th ,
Cosi Fan Tutte, Youth Opera at the KPC sponsored by Ken Hollingsworth in honor of his wife Phyllis. 8pm
November 23rd
, Monday, Prepare for the Apple Cup. 50% of the funds raised go to Northwest Harvest. Wear Husky or Cougar colors. Dick Weston has special guest arriving that day-referee from the Pack 10.
November 27th, 28th, 29th
: Salvation Army bell ringing begins. See Dick Weston for sign ups.
December 6th
: Sunday night, Christmas Party starts at 6:00 p.m at Lucia restaurant in
Brian Tucker brought back two banners from his recent trip to
Rich Bergdahl asked Tim and Katherine Kehrli to come forward and be recognized for their contribution to Rotary with a Paul Harris plus one pin.
DV Hurst and sponsor Bill Woods came forward to welcome DV back into the Club and give him his badge.
A guest speaker spoke about his recent polio administering trip to
Chuck Morgan's memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday the 13th (November) at the
PROGRAM: President Margie Burnett,
Margie spoke about a project that her Club is passionate about which is working with DSHS to bring prospective adopting parents and children available for adoption together at an Adoption Party. She showed a Powerpoint and video of a recent party in which DSHS had suggested 20 children and prospective parents were invited that had already passed DSHS qualifications for adopting. Margie indicated the process humanizes the children in a more relaxed and natural environment without the usual stress that occurs in a one-on-one adoption setting. A few other Clubs in the area have indicated an interest to also hold an Adoption Party.
President Jim thanked all the speakers for their presentations and reminded the members of the important November dates. The lucky ticket was drawn by Alice Volpe but she was not as lucky in guessing the correct number.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by tonight's Scribe:
Rachel Knight