October 22, 2007 Spokesman

Posted by Dianne Santeford 
 
On October 22, President Rachel Knight call the meeting to order at 6:35pm with Ken Hollingsworth leading the Pledge.  Our program for the evening was a presentation by both the Incumbent Kirkland City Council member Jessica Greenway and her challenger Penny Sweet.  Due to their needs to continue on the campaign trail later this evening, we enjoyed their presentation first.

Jessica Greenway has been on the Kirkland City Council for 4 years.  She is a successful business owner in the Financial Planning field with her office in Pioneer Square.  She has served mulitple positions on Kirkland City Council and feels she brings energy, enthusiasm and experience to the position.  Her vision is to "Preserve a Small Town Atmosphere".  Some of her accomplishments have included:  Being a strong advocate for public safety, fiscal respoonsibility and the economic development program.  She has participated in the Totem Lake Mall refurbishment and assisted in laying the ground work for the new home of Google.

Penny Sweet and her husband Larry Springer have been active  supporters of Kirkland, both individually and through their family business, The Grape Choice. When they chose to make Kirkland their home in 1982, they did so knowing their decision would mean a lifetime of commitment to the community.  Penny is known as the organizer of "Celebrate Kirkland" or through her contributions to the Kirkland Centennial that she helped organize. As the founder and President of "Celebrate Kirkland", she pulled together a diverse group of Kirkland citizens including neighborhood representatives, community organizations, churches and businesses to establish what has evolved into the biggest community Independence Day celebration on the Eastside.  Penny has been door knocking since July and has heard from the citizens of Kirkland about their concerns for:  Density, No Parking, No Stores, Commuter Traffic Issues, and Enviromental issues.  Penny feels she has the leadership experience and working relationships for the issues, and she is ready go to work for Kirkland.

Chuck Brockway presented his Inspiration Moment with his "A conclusion is simply a place where you get tired of thinking". Guests for the evening were introduced.  Our exchange student from Switzerland, Pascal Weber; our student of the month from Juanita High School,  Paulina Przystupa; and attorney Rod Wellbaum. 

Announcements:

·                     P. Dye announced Warm Coat Day will be Nov. 3rd from 9:30am-1:30pm.  Sign ups are needed, please contact Pat.

·                     Jean Hernandez informed us of Adulty Literacy Week.  Brochures were provided or contact Jean for more infomation.

·                     The Christmas Party will be held Dec. 9th at the Heathman Hotel, downtown Kirkland.  Contact Pat Swenson.

·                     J. Feek announced the Kirkland Dance club will be meeting on the Oct. 24th at 7:00pm.  Sign up or bring a check on Wednesday night.

·                     Pat Swensen reminded us of the Reading Buddy Program which starts on Nov. 7th.

·                     Patti Sims inquired as to our interest in a futre project with Cascadia Community College which would involve work with more adult students.  Please contact her if you have interest in this project.

·                     Dick Weston inquired as to our interest in participating in the QFC Salvation Army Donations operation in the coming months of November and December.  Please contact Dick for futher information.

·                     Alice Volpe is still holding the Thank You Gift for Steve Shinstrom for the wonderful Bunco party.

Diana Landspa was inducted as our newest prospective member of Rotary Club of Kirkland by G.G. Getz and assisted by Barb Seaton and Dianne Santeford.

Welcome to Kirland Rotary Diana!!!

Chuck Brockway collected many Happy Dollars and Pat Swensen was the winner of the pot.  Meeting adjourned by President Rachel at 7:45pm.  Respectfully, Dianne Santeford, Scribe