May 8, 2006 Spokesman

Posted by David Aubry 
 

Minutes of Rotary Meeting 5/8/06

 

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by President Joanne Primavera. John Ulvila  led us in the flag salute.  President Joanne talked about the rewards of growing older.

 

Introductions & Visiting Rotarians:  Jack Danforth introduced his wife Suzan.  Tom Sturgell introduced Jon Luksetich, who is checking out several Eastside clubs.

 

Make-up note: Michelle Hnatowich was welcomed as a new member at last week's meeting.  Welcome to the Club Michelle

Announcements:

  • Bill Woods has returned from the southern latitudes.
  • George McAfee reminded us to continue our Duck-selling efforts, and also reminded us to turn in money and tickets regularly.
  • The next Club Board meeting will be Wednesday, May 10, at Windermere Realty.
  • President Joanne spoke about the difference between Rotary First Harvest and Northwest Harvest.  Rotary First Harvest was started in 1982 and is the longest-running Rotary Project in the US.  Food collected by Rotary First Harvest in this area goes to Northwest Harvest.
  • Our Club is sending members to sort food this Saturday, May 13, at NW Harvest.  Meet at 8AM at Houghton Park and Ride.
  • Miracle League needs folks this Saturday, also.
  • Brian Tucker announced the final Teen Feed of the year will be this Friday at the Kirkland Teen Center.
  • Linda Julien presented President Joanne with a Rotary Club flag from Quatres Bornes, Mauritius.
  • Mike Hunter announced that there are two cards circulating at the meeting for folks to sign â¿¢ a sympathy card for Pat Swenson whose father had recently died, and the other a congratulations card for the Neals after the birth of their new baby.
  • Steve Shinstrom reminded everyone to sign up for scribe and greeter.
  • Last night's new-member reception at the Gary Bruner's house was a great success.
  • Sharon Chambers gave her Classification talk.  She spoke about her professional life in the social services field, and about her personal life, likes, and interests.
  • George Lawson became a full-fledged member as her went from Red to a Blue Badge.

 

G.G. Getz introduced 'Educator of the Year' Matt Manobianco from the Lake Washington School District.  She outlined his many contributions to the success of the school system.  He is currently the Director of Curriculum at LWSD.

 

Patty Smith introduced our speaker for the evening, Kirkland Rotary's own Pat Dye.

Pat educated us about early intervention (birth to 3 years) for children with disabilities at Wonderland Development Center where she is currently working as a fund raiser.  We learned that working with such children as soon as possible allows about one in five of these children to be mainstreamed, and produces very positive effects in many of the other children.  The Center serves primarily Seattle, NW King County, and SW Snohomish County.  There is more demand than there are currently resources available at Wonderland, so Pat will be working to increase those resources, both financial and staff.

 

President Joanne announced that we would be donating a children's book to the John Muir Elementary Library in Ms. Dye's honor, after she autographed the volume, as a thank-you for speaking to us tonight.

 

Dwight Olson had the lucky ticket but did not draw the card with the $ attached

 

President Joanne adjourned the meeting at 7:30PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

David Aubry, Acting Scribe

 

Two New Members Proposed

Todd Pearson, classification Sales and Marketing, sponsor, Rick Ostrander

Mary Alyce Burleigh, classification, teacher, sponsor, John Overleese.