October 2, 2006 Spokesman
Val Gurin greeted all at the door with a heartfelt smile and genuine handshake upon entering the the October 2nd meeting of the Rotary Club of Kirkland.
President Steve Brown called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a ring of the bell.
District Governor (and the evening's Speaker) Mike Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brian Tucker, just back from five relaxing days with Heidi on
Visiting Rotarians
District Governor Mike Montgomery and his wife Connie from the Rotary Club of Edmonds.
Guests
Wendy Allan - entered as a guest and left a our "Newest Rotarian"
Dr. Tom Gant - Retired Physician and sculptor "extraordinaire."
Brandon Honcoof - Broker at RBC Dain Rauscher.
Carol Bemon - Guest of Deborah Wakefield
Student of the Month
Nick Mohazzabear - Senior from
Announcements
Kirkland Downtown Rotary Club
will hold its Charter Dinner on Saturday evening October 28th at Sahalee County Club. Our Club is a co-sponsor of this new club and member participation at this event is encouraged. The cost is $80.00 per person and seating is limited. See Steve Brown for invitations or contact Don Dutton for reservations. The reservation deadline is October 17th.
Rotary International
is seeking nominations for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) to Japan which begins in April and lasts for a month. The nominees sought are to be non-Rotarians between the ages of 25 and 40. See Bill Taylor for more information.
Rotary District 5030 Conference
will be held April 20-22, 2007, at the Couer d' Alene Resort in
Candidate Fourms
are around the corner. Our next two weekly meetings will involve State candidate forums for the upcoming elections next month. On October 9th, the candidates for State Senate in the 45th and 48 Districts will state their platforms and take group questions from members. On October 16th, the candidates for State Representatives in the 45th and 48 Districts will state their platforms and take group questions from members.
Bean-O Bunko Night
is on the horizon with a western theme and a chili cook-off, to boot! Yup, it's Saturday October 21st at the Ponderosa of Steve and Patty Shinstrom. Six confident chilli contestants are already preparing to duel it out in the Shinstrom mess hall. They really need your backup however . in the cornbread & honey department. Contact Steve Shinstrom and let him know if you are able to pack in some cornbread to this annual extravaganza. Yeehaw!!
Rich Bergdhal Scribe for an evening.