Rotary Minutes June 2, 2014
35 happy Rotarians (and a couple of old grumps – you know who you are) convened Monday evening for the Rotary Club of Kirkland's June 2, 2014 meeting.  Our Greeter was Shellie Gehring, who did an “ok” job.  (I told her if she would buy me a glass of wine I would give her a good report.  But she didn’t … so I won’t.  After Jerry Campo led us in the Pledge, President Scott Rethke welcomed Ben (attorney, guest, prospective member) back once again.
 
Announcements
  • He then reminded us that the Duck Dash Kickoff will be at the Wilde Rover on June 16th, starting at 6:00pm.  For those interested, the drinking will begin earlier than that.
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  • Scott Becker announced that he has already lined up $22,000 in Duck Dash sponsorships, and could easily be talked into accepting more.
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  • Joanne Primavera announced that there will be a number of upcoming club social events, which will be announced soon.  Please contact her if you have any suggestions.
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  • Chief Eric Olsen then talked about the opening of the new police facilities at the location of the former Costco Furniture Outlet, and generously offered to host a club meeting/dinner some evening, including a tour.  Sounds like a much better deal than the last time your Scribe “toured” a police facility.
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  • Chief Olsen also announced that there are four foursomes left for our annual golf tournament at Bear Creek Country Club.  Also, he is collecting “goodie bag” stuff, so if you can get some give-away items please see Eric.
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  • President Elect John Pruitt the upcoming New Officer/Committee Chairperson orientation.  All are of course welcome to attend.
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  • Patty Sims noted that this coming Saturday is the last Miracle League game.  Volunteers are still needed.  As has been the tradition, the day will feature a BBQ, trophies, and a visit from the Mariner Moose.
 
Rick Walter then wandered about the room, extorting funds at will.
 
Our program for the evening was a chance to get to know a couple of our members better.  First, Casey Oiness talked about being a life-long Eastsider, having been born at Overlake Hospital, attending local schools, and getting his degree in Business/Finance from Seattle Pacific Univ.  Casey loves to travel, Norway and Costa Rica being two recent favorites.  Casey is a mortgage specialist with Cobalt Mortgage.
Next, Jason Overleese talked about growing up in the Houghton area, then getting his degree in International Finance from Western Washington Univ. before beginning his “career in drinking” as a representative for Budweiser.  Jason is very recently engaged, and makes his living in financial services.
Finally, and thankfully, the joker remains in the deck.
Terry Cole, Scribe de Jour