March 10, 2014 Spokesman

Posted by Mike Hunter 
on Mar 10, 2014
 
President Scott Rethke called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  Jim Going led us in the Pledge and Ernie Norehad inspired us with some “Casey Stengelisms.”
Guests included Angela Pepka, guest of Anne Hamilton & Scott Becker, and Manon Debuire, our Student of the Month from Lake Washington High School.
Announcements:
John Pruitt gave us an overview of the PETS conference for incoming Rotary Presidents that he attended a few weeks ago.  John was inspired by the presentations and interesting people there. He even sat next to the incoming International President!  The motto for the new International President is “Light up Rotary.”
Barb Seaton once again confirmed that the Kirkland Rotary Foundation Auction will be on March 22nd at the Women’s Club.  Sign up to bring items and/or a dessert.  Joanne Primavera is donating 10 bags of cookies and a cooking demonstration as part of the auction.  Eric Olson explained that the donated “Police Party” is meant for little kids’ and not for adults!
Rick Ostrander desperately needs all Duck Adoption tickets from last year, so check in your desk, in the closet or other dark place for those tickets!
Scott Becker said sponsors for the Duck Dash are still needed.
President Scott said the dinner arrangements before next week’s Hockey game in Everett on March 15 will be forthcoming later this week.  There are quite a few restaurants near the Hockey Arena.
Mike Hunter thanked everyone who came to the First Harvest/Northwest Harvest work day last Saturday.  Workers included Dan Bartel, Joanne Primavera, Tim & Barb Seaton, Bob Cohon, Dave DeBois, Dave & Anna Aubry, and yours truly.  Rolled oats and beans were packaged into bags and boxes and are now ready for shipment to the food banks.      
 
Program:
Jason Overleese introduced Lisa Willis from the Moyer Foundation.  Lisa told us about Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa.  Camp Erin takes place once a year and is meant for children from 6 to 17 years old who’ve lost a parent, or parents, or siblings. Camp Mariposa is for children 9 to 12 years old and is a monthly camp meant for children whose parent or parents have drug addictions.  Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen, started the Moyer Foundation in 2000 and Camp Erin began in Everett in 2002.  Erin was a girl who had cancer and who became friends with Jamie.  Erin died at the age of 17 but her legacy carries on through these camps thanks for Jamie and Karen.  There are now 43 of these camps across the Nation.  The children who attend these week-long camps do so at no cost.
Terry Cole asked if anyone knew who Karen’s dad is and our President popped out with the answer:  “Digger” Phelps (Google it)!  Since Scott knew the answer, Terry donated $100 to Lisa for Camp Erin.  Nice touch Terry!
If you are interested the Moyer Foundation always needs volunteers to help at the five local Camp Erin’s.
HBO will air a 40-minute documentary on the Moyer Foundation and the Camps on April 14 with the title:  “One Last Hug.”  Check your local listings for the exact time and keep the Kleenex handy!
Thank you, Lisa for a heartwarming program, very well done!
Joker Pool:
Dave Aubry won the ticket drawing but did not draw the Joker.  Dave gave his $10 winnings to Lisa for the Moyer Foundation.
President Scott adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM.
Submitted by Mike Hunter, Scribe for the Week