May 14, 2012 Spokesman
President Brandon Honcoop called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. He thanked Eric Olsen for Greeting and Rick Rekdal for Scribing. He asked Don Dicks to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. John Woodberry gave the inspirational moment.
Announcements:
Ann Hamilton – Nourishing Network: It was stated that volunteers are needed to deliver food on June 1st and June 8th. Location is John Muir Elementary.
Megan Nakanishi – Duck Dash: Kick-off party will be June 4th at 6 PM at the Wild Rover. In addition, Kirkland Rotary has made it to the 21st century by having the Duck Dash Facebook page linked to the Rotary Web Page. Megan also reminded everyone that the Duck is set for August 11, 2012.
Brandon H – Miracle League: Volunteers are needed, and another game will be held this Saturday May 19th at 9:30 AM. Location is Perrigo Park Redmond WA.
Student of the month is Charlotte Cronanweth was introduced.
Jim Going – Vocational Chairman
Jim gave a brief introduction, and introduced Dan Bartel to give the group a brief explanation of the background behind honoring the outstanding educator of the year. The program was established 23 years ago in 1989.
The principal from each school introduced each honorary teacher.
Christina Thomas – Principal of Lake Washington High School introduced Lindsay Roger. Lindsay brought her mother and expressed how many students are so underutilized.
Gary Moed – Principal of Juanita High School introduced Meg Lewis. 
Erin Bowser – Principal of Rose Hill Junior High introduced Terry Thompson, who has been teaching in the district for 38 years.
Joe Josh – Principal of Kamiakin Junior High in Redmond introduced Liz Hansen, an art teacher.
All honorees received a $100 gift certificate.
Joker Pool is now over $3,000. Dan Bartel, who represented a collective table, drew a card, but was unable to pick the Joker out of the 18 cards remaining.
Meeting adjourned. Rick Rekdal scribe for an evening!!!