This last Tuesday, nine Kirkland Rotarians put on their Rotarian work shirts and got busy at Hopelink. Our job was to empty out huge boxes (like the one Dave Aubry is standing next to) and sort the food by type. In addition, we had to check the expiration dates on each item and deal with it based on the instructions we were given. At the end of our two hour shift, we had sorted 1,408 pounds of food. Once the work was complete, we headed over to Olive Garden for a great lunch together. However, with the majority of the members in there sixties or higher, poor young Manny Tetteh had to listen to everyone’s aches and pains — thank goodness he is in the medical field. There are more food-related projects coming up in the months ahead. Helping people suffering from food insecurity is a high priority for our club.
Members of the Rotary Club of Kirkland gave a part of their day on the 4th of July to volunteer for the city of Kirkland's parade and celebration. Rotary Club of Kirkland President Kate Koslosky, Rotarian Dr. Sue Cohn, Rotarian Dr. Joanne Primavera and Community Service Chair Rick Walter had the morning shift, provided support for the parade, kept things moving in an orderly fashion, and provided directions. Program Chair John Storbeck and spouse Rotarian Chris Kelly-Storbeck took the later shift and helped out with keeping the parade going and helping close it down when finished. Rick Walter and Rotarian Brett Johnson helped the dozens of veterans get signed up, enjoy food and drink, receive a boutonniere and name tag, and then be assigned to one of a hand full of vehicles that Brett provided from Lee Johnson Chevrolet to transport these wonderful servicemen and women down the parade route so that they could be honored. The members of Rotary Club of Kirkland answered the call and helped make the parade and celebration a success.
Service Above Self
Kirkland, WA 98033
United States of America