September 26, 2011 Spokesman
Posted by Scott Becker
on Sep 26, 2011
President Brandon opened the September 26, 2011 Kirkland Rotary meeting at 6:30 p.m. Eric led the Pledge of Allegiance. He thanked John and Sue for desk duties, Chris and Scott for greeting and Scott for scribing.
Pat Dye gave an inspiring Inspirational Moment and spoke to us about the Shoe Project. She told us of a family that had lost their mother and the oldest daughter had taken on the role of caring for the rest of the children. They were beneficiaries of this project and the kids showed everyone how proud they were of their shoes.
There were many visitors and visiting Rotarians including a 5 year-old Colt Janse and his mother, who I understood to have won the Duck Dash a few years ago. Others visitors included Marion Webb, Stephanie Walters Pam Going, Ingrid Bruner, Cheryl Gunderson (Bellevue Lunch) Steve Pullman (Charter Member of Kirkland Morning) Patty Shinstrom and Eric Wilson.
Announcements:
Pat Swenson reported on two projects: the first is The Million Page Project is looking for a mentor to be the head cheerleader to 20-25 students whose goal it is to read pages in books to contribute to reading a million pages. A minimum of three visits to the school is required of this volunteer. The second is the Reading Buddies program and she is looking for volunteers to meet once a weeks for 1/2 hour with four students and create enthusiasm for reading among 3rd and 4th graders to develop a life-long interest in reading.
Steve Shinstrom announced that this year's John Woodbury Memorial (I still don't know why he calls it that) Bunko Party will be held at the Shinstrom's October 22nd. Theme this year is NEON! Think bright colors (like Bob Webb's golf pants
There will be a Rotary First Harvest project on October 8th and we are encouraged to bring friends and family. Meet at the Park & Ride that morning at 8:00 a.m..
The Warm Coat Project will be held October 7th at John Muir Elementary and there will be two shifts available; 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The City Council Candidate Forum will be held at the October 3rd meeting and will start at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early to eat dinner.
Bill Woods announced the Lake Washington Tech Annual Breakfast to be held at Lake Washington Tech on October 25th. He has been named Honorary Chair. Congratulations, Bill!
Jerry announced this year's Christmas party will be held December 4th and he is looking for volunteers .
We were then treated to a great magic show by Jeff Evans who made your scribe's $100 bill disappear and reappear in the form of a fake million dollar note! But, alas, it was found in an orange. Lucky me!
The whereabouts of the Joker remains a mystery and the size of the honey pot grows.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Scott Becker