Rotary Club of Kirkland
Monday, April 27, 2015 Meeting
President John Pruitt called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  Patti Smith led us in the Pledge.
Scott Becker provided the Rotary Minute.  Last week-end our Club contributed $2,500 to “Teen CEO.”  Scott participated in helping select the best businesses operated by teens.  A total of $6,050 was available as awards and Eastlake High School won.
Guests: 
Tonight’s meeting awarded scholarships to deserving students and those students introduced their parents and friends.
Also in attendance:  Marianna Hanefeld, Lake Washington Technical Foundation; Wendy Simmons, Emerson High School; and Lis Christiansen, International Community School
Announcements:
Harry Wagoner inspired us to attend the next Miracle League game on Saturday, May 2nd.
John Pruitt said the District Conference is coming on May 15th.
Scott Becker explained the Duck Dash to our many guests and encouraged us to find additional sponsors.  The sponsorship total is at $17,500 now and the goal is $22,000.  The deadline is drawing near because tickets have to be printed and the kickoff celebration will be June 1st at the Wilde Rover.
John Pruitt stated that the Board Meetings, normally held on the second Wednesday, will be held on the third Wednesday for May and June.
Joanne Primavera announced that we’ve helped Nepal in the past and now we’re going to purchase three Shelter Boxes for the people of Nepal.  The Shelter Boxes are essentials for people beginning to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a disaster.
Rich Bergdahl encouraged his upcoming Board and other Club leaders to attend the Leadership Conference at the Mercer Island Community Center this Saturday.  For those attending Rich will buy lunch at the Roanoke Inn right next door.
 
Classification Talk
George Anderson presented his life story and involvement in Rotary.  He and his wife just moved from Texas to be closer to their son.  George was in the Navy and lived in many different areas of the country. He was President of his Club in Texas and is a welcome addition to our group.  John presented a Rotary t-shirt to George in honor of his service.
Scholarship Awards:
James Nevers gave an overview of Rotary and introduced our Club members who presented the scholarship certificates along with one of our money-making Ducks:  Jason Overleese, Eric Olsen, Anne Hamilton, and Brandon Honcoop.
Scholarships of $1,000 were presented to the following deserving individuals:
Cascadia Community College
                                Quinton Lum
                Emerson High School
                                Justin Beck
                International Community School
                                Madeleine (Leina) Celeste McDermott
                Juanita High School
                                Tasha Jeffrey
                                Celina Ryan
                                Alex Wyruchouski
                Lake Washington Academy
                                Sarah Allio          
                Lake Washington High School
                                Ruth-Fiam Abdugaparova
                                Emma Shipman
                Lake Washington Technical
                                Jama Musse
                Charles (Chuck) O. Morgan Scholarship
                                Danuta Egle (ICS)
                                Casey Harder (Juanita High School)
                                Emily Yee (Juanita High School)
President John thanked everyone for attending and adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Submitted by Mike Hunter, Scribe for the Week