The Rotary Club of Kirkland held an online meeting December 9, 2024 using the Zoom platform. Past President Rick Ostrander presided at this meeting and called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Members Attending: David Aubry, Cody Baker, Gary Cohn, Sue Cohn, Terry Cole, Sandy Ekins (Honorary), Doug Evanson, Monica Fratita, Chris Kelly-Storbeck, Kate Koslosky, Jim Meniketti, Rick Ostrander, Rémy Pairault, Angela Pritchett, John Pruitt, Daniel Sada Caraveo, John Storbeck, Manassey Tetteh and Alice Volpe.
We spent some time discussing arrangements for the Holiday Gift Shopping event this Saturday, December 14. Shoppers are to email Mr. Ostrander with documentation of how much they spent, and he can have reimbursement checks ready at the wrapping party and gala on Monday, December 16.
Be sure to keep track of your spending. The allocation is $150 per person. We want to spend up to the limit. Shopping lists will be emailed to shoppers.
I hope this message finds you all well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the scholarship I was fortunate to receive from your organization two years ago. Your support has been invaluable in helping me pursue my education and personal goals, and I wanted to share some updates on how I’ve been making the most of the opportunities you’ve helped provide.
Since starting classes at Duquesne University, I have remained dedicated to academic excellence and have been on the Dean’s List every semester. I’m proud to share that I am on track to finish this semester with a 4.0 GPA. Beyond the classroom, I’ve been honored to join Sigma Kappa Sorority, where I’ve participated in philanthropic activities that align with the principles of service and leadership, like the ones shared by the Rotary. Furthermore, I have joined the Physical Therapy Club at Duquesne, where I’ve engaged with fellow physical therapy students, as well as with professionals in the field who share my passion.
This past semester has also brought some incredible opportunities. I had the privilege of presenting at the Grefenstette Center 2024 Tech Ethics Symposium, where I shared my research on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in physical therapy. Additionally, I was thrilled to be accepted into The National Conference on Undergraduate Research, a platform that will allow me to showcase my research and connect with scholars across the country at their conference in the spring.
The scholarship I received from the Rotary Club of Kirkland, not only alleviated financial pressures but also inspired me to strive for excellence in all I do. I cannot thank you enough for the impact you’ve had on my educational journey. I would love to hear about any upcoming events or opportunities to stay connected with the Rotary Club and continue to pay forward the generosity you have shown me.
With gratitude, Hailey Parent Duquesne University Class of 2027
The Rotary Club of Kirkland Board of Directors' nominating committee reported on its work to nominate a slate of officers and other directors for Rotary year 2025-2026. The board of directors approved the slate of candidates for transmission to the membership at the annual meeting on December 16, 2024. The slate consists of the president-elect, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and members of the board of directors who are chairs of the avenues of service committees, the membership chair, and the programs chair.
President: Kate Koslosky
President-Elect: Jocelyn Ellison
Vice President:Cody Baker
Immediate Past-President: Pete Anderson
Treasurer: Rick Ostrander
Secretary: Angela Pritchett
Community Service Chair: Rick Walter
Vocational Service Chair: Alice Volpe
Youth Service Chair: Daniel Sada Caraveo
International Service Chair: Rashmi Garimella
Club Service Chair: Doug Evanson
Membership Chair: Cody Baker
Program Chair: John Storbeck
Non-director (non-voting) positions:
RI Foundation Liaison: John Pruitt
Webmaster: Gary Cohn
Bulletin Editor: Gary Cohn
Sargent-at-Arms: No candidate
Normally, the president-elect automatically becomes president, and the president automatically becomes the immediate past-president. In accordance with the club's bylaws, a slate of officers will be presented to the club at the annual meeting, which occurs concurrently with the holiday party on December 16.
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