June 7, 2010 Spokesman
7 June 2010 Spokesman
by Rachel Knight
President Jim Feek called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m and Rick Ostrander led us in the flag salute.
Pres. Jim thanked Sarah for Greeting and Rachel for scribing.
Debbie Gregorek read an Inspirational Moment about Doc Bracket who doctored everybody in town,
whether they could afford it or not.
President Jim welcomed back John Overleese.
Visiting Rotarians and Visitors:
Selis Atakoy, Exchange Student introduced her two host families in attendance this evening: Christine Trigg and Doug Hauger and family; and Kathy and Walter Wittel and family. Selis also introduced Andrea, another fellow Exchange student from
Bob Webb introduced Judy whose family has many Rotary past presidents.
Also introduced: Sue Greenfield from
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jim Feek reminded us to sign up for Duck Dash venues as members are expected to sell $500 worth of tickets or write a check for the remaining unsold amount.
Sarah Brooks reminded members only 27 days to the Duck Dash on the 4th of July and requested a volunteer to wear the Duck costume in the parade.
Rick Ostrander very successfully canvassed the room to fill in the upcoming DD selling venues.
Pat Dye thanked those who have already sent in their survey and said she would be compiling this weekend so please send or fax or email them to her this week.
DUES are due by June 30th - please get it done asap if not done already!
Chuck Brockway announced that the last Miracle League game will be played this Saturday at 9;30 at
Dan Bartel reminded members that Jason will be arriving from
Bob Webb reminded the Club that the Fourth of July celebration is short approximately $25,000 and our support. Penny Sweet under banner of Celebrate Kirkland is collecting donations.
Pres. Jim reminded members about the Rotary Night at the Everett AquaSox stadium on the 9th of July from 7pm
Short Program #1
Rich Bergdahl asked Bill Woods and Rick Ostrander to step forwarded to be presented with a new level of giving to the Paul Harris fellowship - Thanks Bill and Rick
Short Program #2
Brandon Honcoop introduced Christina Thomas, Principal at
PROGRAM: Selis Atakoy
Selis gave the membership an overview of her year in a Powerpoint presentation. She enjoyed her year immensely and feels that she has had a better exchange experience than her sister who is currently on exhange in Italy due to the fact that she lived with families and really came to understand how family life is in the US. She also liked US High Schools better as she did not have to wear a uniform and could participate in school sports which they do not have in
Reminders:
June 14th - Club Assembly - it will be a fun event this year.
June 21st - Transition Dinner at the Woodmark
June 28th - Duck branding at Lee Johnson's
DV Hurst drew the lucky ticket and gave the money to Selis
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Rachel Knight