September 17, 2007 Spokesman
President Rachel Knight call the September 17, 2007 Kirkland Rotary meeting to order at 6:35pm with Jean Hernandez leading the Pledge. Bob Auslander presented his Inspiration Moment with his "Aim for Success, Not Perfection." Guests for the evening were introduced. Our exchange student from Switzerland, Pascal Weber was introduced by his host family Katherine Kehrli. Jim Feek introduced Rick Miner from the Lake Union Rotary. Dr. Bill Grimes was introduced by Bob Webb, who related Dr. Grimes 27 years of perfect attendance. GG Getz introduced David Friedman and his wife Sharon.
Announcements:
1. Dan Bartel announced our club's Rotary 1st Harvest Work Party will be held Sept. 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm at Eastside Baby Corner in Issaquah.
2. Jim Feek related the Rotary Dance Club will meet Thursday, Sept 20th. Lessons are $14.00 each or $28.00 per couple. See our web page for more details. Those who wish may bring their own libations.
3. Elizabeth Rusnak announced that Blane Immunizations will be held Oct. 11th & 13th at Kirkland Hopelink, 11:30am - 2:00pm.
4. GG Getz announced Chuck Morgan was transported to Grouphealth Eastside this morning. He is in 253E.
Chuck Brockway wowed the group with his Happy Dollars with a twist. Those without pins or badges would pay the price and anyone who mentioned the "pigskin" game would be fined per second. Even with that information, many happy dollars were collected in respect to football, Sharon Chambers successful recovery, Puyallup Fair with grandchildren, travels to Italy, baseball, houseboat living, exchange students, jury duty and "Just Plain Old Happy To Be Here".
"Getting to Know You" was the Program of the night featuring Jerry Marsh by an emotional and respectful Rich Bergdahl.
Jerry, except for a period of time during World War II, has always lived in Kirkland. Born in 1923, Jerry now celebrates being 84 years old. He graduated from Kirkland High School and went to Lake Washington University by ferry and eventually working for Boeing. After returning from World War II, in 1946 Jerry went to the University of Washington on the G.I. Bill. Then began his career at Boeing. His first car was a 4 door Model A. In 1969 Jerry joined Rotary to become involved in the community. He felt it was a good association to belong to. Jerry served as President in 1981-1982. Retiring in 1982, his good friend Dick Weston and wife Sharon introduced him to his bride of today, Patti. Jerry and Patti are Paul Harris Fellowship members. They always felt the money they contributed went to good work.
Jim Feek and Rich presented Jerry with a letter and pin from the President of Rotary International, William Boyd, thanking him for his and Patti's contributions.
Bob Gassen caught many memorable moments of this wonderful presentation to Jerry and Patti Marsh.
Rachel's quote for the week, "When you cease to make a contribution, then you being to die"
Eleanor Roosevelt.
Tom Sturgell had the winning ticket, but duck #5 was not the winner. Meeting adjourned.
New member proposed: Diana Lansrud
Classification: Family Nurse Practitioner
Sponsor: Dianne Santeford
Dianne Santeford, Scribe