Next Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting
Monday, October 24, 2022
 
 
Rotary International Foundation Liaison Rich Bergdahl explains the foundation purpose.
Photos: George Anderson
 
Rich describes the purpose of the Paul Harris Fellow program, and displays a diamond pin denoting a $10,000+ donor.
Rich presents long-time Rotarian Steve Shinstrom the Paul Harris Fellow +11 pin and crystal award Steve earned over several years.
City of Kirkland Deputy City Manager for External Affairs   James Lopez introduces the program on car tab fees.
City staff member Ray Steiger explains the purpose of and funding for the Transportation Benefit District.
Ray Steiger takes numerous questions from Rotarians about the TBD elements, and captures suggestions.
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October 17, 2022 Spokesman
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.
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Foundation Dinner Auction This Saturday
Got some items that need a home? We can provide that home and raise money for good causes. An evening of fun, food, fellowship, and amazing auction items awaits you this Sunday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Kirkland Rotary Foundation’s Dinner & Auction at St. John’s Church, 105 State Street South in Kirkland. Dinner, wine, and beer are only $10 per person plus that little something to auction. There is plenty of free parking, tablecloths, lovely decorations, silver, and china. A festive evening!
 
So, sign up by sending your information to daaubry@hotmail.com  And, plan to bring something to add to the auction pool ... maybe airline tickets to Biaritz along with a week in an exclusive condo, or the use of a Rolls Royce for an evening of your choice, or a lovely bouquet, or???? Add to the fun list of items to bid on - a stay in a cabin at Deception Pass, a boat ride to a restaurant on Lake Washington or Lake Union, an evening or afternoon of wine tasting for 4 with heavy hors d'oeuvres, a big wine gift basket, dinner and golf for two at Glendale Country Club, and lots more! We hope you'll join in for an evening of fun and laughter!
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Are You Receiving the District Newsletter?
Every member of the Rotary Club of Kirkland with an email account should be receiving District 5030's newsletter. During the club meeting this week, several members noted they are not receiving the district's newsletter. On October 18, the email address in every active club member's District 5030 profile was verified against the member's preferred email in ClubRunner. Emails that did not match were revised to the preferred email in ClubRunner.
 
In addition, any member's profile that displayed a "suspense" message due to emails from District not reaching the member, were cleared once the email was updated. This "suspense" protocol is essentially the same as ClubRunner's protocol: If your email account rejects the email as spam or the email bounces, the system suspends sending them until a manual correction is made.
 
If you do not receive the November newsletter, please contact Gary Cohn. In addition, please note that for the past couple of years each regular edition of the The Spokesman carries a link to the most recent District 5030 newsletter. The past several newsletters, which are typically monthly, are available via links on the District 5030 home page.
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