The Rotary Club of Kirkland held a meeting on October 17, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. President Amy Mutal, having recovered from COVID, rang the bell at 6:25 p.m., calling the club meeting to order a bit late due to connectivity problems with the computer.
Doug Evanson led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attending were George Anderson, Pete Anderson, David Aubry, Rich Bergdahl, Gary Cohn, David DeBois, Doug Evanson, Isabelle Kalisa, Jim Meniketti, Amy Mutal, Kristin Olson, Rick Ostrander, Joanne Primavera, John Pruitt, Steve Shinstrom, and John Storbeck.
Guests:
This evening’s guests were the presenters, James Lopez and Ray Steiger from the city of Kirkland.
Greeters:
Jim Meniketti manned the front desk.
Announcements, Club Business, Committee Reports:
Dave Aubry again reminded everyone that the Kirkland Rotary Foundation Social and Auction is coming up, October 22, 5:30 p.m., at St. John’s Church at 105 State St. in Kirkland. [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS SATURDAY, NOT SUNDAY AS ERRONEOUSLY INIDCATED AT ONE POINT.] There will be three [3] choices for entrée – Shepherds’ Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, or a vegetarian option, spinach ravioli. Dinner and wine or beer or soft drinks are only $10 per person plus one item to auction! This is a great deal and always lots of fun, plus we will make a few thousand for a good cause. As an added attraction, attendees will choose among three options for the destination of the funds raised that evening.
Dave, and also Joanne Primavera, have investigated the possibility of a work party in January at Hopelink in Kirkland. This would be similar to our pre-COVID work parties at Northwest Harvest in Kent. Stay tuned.
Dave DeBois discussed a possible new meeting venue and suggested that everyone do some investigative work. President Amy stated that the Courtyard says that we cannot lock-in Monday nights in 2023, and we will be subject to a two-week cancellation. We could, however, be provided a lock-in Thursdays. We are also looking at other formats, such as one formal meeting per month, a social event once a month, and one meeting per month at a member’s home (a potluck), all on a rotating basis. Several members have offered their homes as an option. We would then not meet one Monday per month, which we often do now due to holidays, etc. Cost is a consideration for most members. Amy reminded the membership we need to stay focused on Rotary’s motto: “Service above Self”, as we work through this transition. |