October 2, 2006 Spokesman

Posted by Rich Bergdahl 
 

 

Val Gurin greeted all at the door with a heartfelt smile and genuine handshake upon entering the the October 2nd meeting of the Rotary Club of Kirkland.

 

President Steve Brown called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a ring of the bell. 

 

District Governor (and the evening's Speaker) Mike Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Brian Tucker, just back from five relaxing days with Heidi on Kauai, inspired us with some words of inspiration they obtained from a t-shirt in beach bar on the island.  Known as "Kimo's Rules," the ten bullet points of wisdom therein (I couldn't write fast enough to get them all down) reminded us of just how to get the most out of life by focusing on and appreciating the simplest things in life.  How true.the older I get, the more completely I understand how the simplest things in life truly are the greatest things in life.         

 

Visiting Rotarians

 

District Governor Mike Montgomery and his wife Connie from the Rotary Club of Edmonds.

 

Guests

 

Wendy Allan  -  entered as a guest and left a our "Newest Rotarian"

 

Dr. Tom Gant  -  Retired Physician and sculptor "extraordinaire."

 

Brandon Honcoof  -  Broker at RBC Dain Rauscher.

 

Carol Bemon  -  Guest of Deborah Wakefield

 

 

Student of the Month

 

Nick Mohazzabear  -  Senior from JuanitaHigh School; ASB President, Honors Student, Golf Team Member.

 

  Induction

 

Another great night for the Rotary Club of Kirkland.  Rachel Knight inducted Wendy Allen, who works at the Park Place branch of Washington Mutual.  She was sponsored by Bill Woods & GG will be her mentor.  Her pin was place on by District Govoner Mike Montgomery.

Welcome to the Club Wendy!!!!!

 

Announcements

 

Kirkland Downtown Rotary Club will hold its Charter Dinner on Saturday evening October 28th at Sahalee County Club.  Our Club is a co-sponsor of this new club and member participation at this event is encouraged.  The cost is $80.00 per person and seating is limited.  See Steve Brown for invitations or contact Don Dutton for reservations.  The reservation deadline is October 17th.

 

Rotary International is seeking nominations for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) to Japan which begins in April and lasts for a month.   The nominees sought are to be non-Rotarians between the ages of 25 and 40.  See Bill Taylor for more information.

 

Rotary District 5030 Conference will be held April 20-22, 2007, at the Couer d' Alene Resort in Couer d' Alene, Idaho.  This is a great opportunity for fellowship, education and inspiration with fellow Puget Sound Rotarians in a beautiful alpine lakeside setting.  Room reservations are filling up quickly.  Contact Steve Brown or Bill Taylor for more details.

 

Candidate Fourms are around the corner.  Our next two weekly meetings will involve State candidate forums for the upcoming elections next month.  On October 9th, the candidates for State Senate in the 45th and 48 Districts will state their platforms and take group questions from members.  On October 16th, the candidates for State Representatives in the 45th and 48 Districts will state their platforms and take group questions from members.

 

Bean-O Bunko Night is on the horizon with a western theme and a chili cook-off, to boot!  Yup, it's Saturday October 21st at the Ponderosa of Steve and Patty Shinstrom.  Six confident chilli contestants are already preparing to duel it out in the Shinstrom mess hall.  They really need your backup however . in the cornbread & honey department.  Contact Steve Shinstrom and let him know if you are able to pack in some cornbread to this annual extravaganza. Yeehaw!!

 

Rich Bergdhal Scribe for an evening.