May 15, 2006 Spokesman

Posted by Kevin Ritola 
 

The May 15, 2006, meeting was called to order by President Joanne Primavera at 6:30 PM.  Rick Ostrander led us in the pledge and Joanne had an inspirational moment on the 100 Most Important People to her.

 

Visiting Rotarians:  Jon Magnusson, Seattle #4

 

Guests:  Joel Peterson and Marcia Wilcox

Announcement:

  1. Felicity Burdick announced Miracle League is this Saturday at the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club at 9:30 AM.  She needs a volunteer to bring juice for about 30 children.
  2. Joanne Primavera announced District Assembly is this Saturday at Bellevue Community College.  Contact her for time and location at school.
  3. Duck Dash- Make sure to sign up to sell tickets at the different venues.
  4. Al Hoviland discussed the 2006 Kirkland Rotary Golf Tournament.  It is at Mt. Si Golf Course on Monday, June 12.  Pitching and putting contests open at 10 AM.  First tee off 10:37 AM.  Dinner will be a Burger Banquet.  Get your teams together and sign up now.
  5. Pat Swenson discussed signs up will be now posted before the meeting in the hallway.  Sign up on your way to the meeting.
  6. Karin Quirk announced this Saturday is the Boys and Girls Club Auction.  She can still get you in if you wish to attend.   

 

Chancellor:  Steve Brown did a fabulous job collecting Happy Dollars!

 

Program:  Dr. Maxine Hayes presented a great talk on Bird Flu.  Dr. Hayes is the State Health Officer for the Washington State Department of Health.  She advises the Governor and the Department of Health Secretary on issues ranging from emergency responses to such outbreaks as pandemic flu to preventing childhood illnesses.  Her main goal for this presentation is for people to be aware and informed about bird flu.  She stated we do not have Avian flu virus in the United States.  Avian flu is carried by wild aquatic birds.  Avian flu virus if found in birds in 48 different countries.  There is a risk with migratory birds, not a threat to us until it becomes humanized.  People who have died from this virus have had very close contact with the birds.  Washington is a probable place for an outbreak in the US due to its proximity to Asia.  The Northwest (Vancouver, BC; Seattle, and Portland) has 42, 000 people per week arriving here from Asia.  We are constantly preparing for an outbreak and being monitored by the CDC.  Different ways to protect ourselves 1.  Get seasonal flu shots- we will do better with optimal health   2.  If 65 or older, get the pneumococcal vaccine  3.  Cover you cough. 

 

Honeypot:  Mike Hunter had the winning ticket but was not successful.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. 

Submitted by Kevin Ritola