The meeting was started with a greeting from Kirkland Rotary President Rick Walter.

John Pruitt led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greeters were Don Dicks and Scott Becker – Front Desk was John Pruitt and Rick Ostrander.

President Rick used the Rotary Moment to quiz the membership on who the first four Rotarians were who attended the very first meeting in Chicago – of course there was Paul Harris – nobody knew Gustave Loehr, Silvester Schiele or Hiram Shorey. However, the club did know the next four Rotary Chapters that opened after Chicago – San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Guests at our meeting were Chris Rusnak, former member and husband of DeeDee. We had Kristin Olson, an attorney in Kirkland who knows many of the Rotarians and is interested in joining. Joseph Castleberry, President of Northwest College came to the meeting as a special guest of our speaker.

Rotary International Foundation presentation by both Dave Aubry and Brandon Honcoop the co-chairs: Dave started out by informing the chapter about RI’s WASH imitative (Wash, Sanitation, Hygiene). This is an education campaign to teach the basic necessities for a healthy environment and productive life. Rotary Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 WASH projects in more than 100 countries. Brandon discussed Rotary Foundation Month and all of the good works of the Foundation and encouraged members to use their “Treasure” to help others around the world – and at home thru District Grants.

• Dave Aubry updated the Club on efforts to wipe out Polio, and he reminded us that November is Foundation Month.
• Amy Mutal asked us to sign up for the Holiday Party at the Heathman at 6:00 PM on December 3^rd. Free Valet parking is available, and wine & beer are included with our dinners.
• Brandon Honcoop thanked everyone who helped with the Warm Coats project this year; three schools were included and over 100 coats were given to needy children.
• David Mutal reminded us of the Holiday Gift Party on December 15^th:  Shopping at Fred Meyer, breakfast, and a visit with Santa while the gifts are wrapped! Let David know where you want to help.
• John Woodbery announced a work party at First Harvest in Kent this coming week-end, November 10th.  Meet at 8:00 AM at the Houghton Park and Ride for carpooling to Kent.  Work will be completed by 11:30 and we’ll have lunch!
• Steve Shinstrom has postponed Bunco until the spring (it was set for December 1^st).

• Warm Coats for kids – October 19^th 10am to 12:30pm – John Muir Elementary – they need volunteers to assist – talk with Joanne or Brandon.
• NW Harvest work party on November 10 – drive there or meet up in Kirkland – great fellowship – looking for 10 volunteers – usually a lunch afterwards – contact Dan for more info.
• DeeDee is looking for volunteers to vet the student of the months – this is happening on October 17^th – let her know if you are available.
• Our Bunco party has been rescheduled for December 1^st – hope everyone can make it.
• The Rotary holiday party is going to be on the 10^th of December and we are still looking at Venues!
• The Rotary Kids event with Fed Meyer and Santa will be the 15^th of December – See David Mutal for additional information.
• This day in Rotary – Ketchikan, AK become the $2,000 club in Rotary.