May 12, 2008 Spokesman
Visiting guests in attendance were: Helen from the
Announcements: Sadly we are losing member Joan Hernandez to another club inst
Patti Smith reminded us about donations for door prizes for the up Coming June 9th Golf Tournament.
Alan Hoviland reminded those who are forming foursome for the golf tournament to sign up now!
Katherine Kerhli announced last Sat. Miracle League a great success! There is another game at
Program: Patti Smith introduced Larry Springer this evening's guest speaker. Larry who really needs no introduction is a former four time Mayor of Kirkland and presently serves as a Democratic local representative in the Washington Legislature and is the new Majority Leader of the Floor. Larry talked to us about the Washington State Budget, Water Allocation in eastern WA, Crisis in Affordable Housing ( average family income in King Co is about $74,000/yr whiles the Median house cost for a single family dwelling is approaching $500,000) and plans for the new 520 Bridge. Larry was inundated with lots of questions and a good discussion was had by all.
Meeting was adjourned
Submitted Respectfully, by Tom Gant