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The Rotary Club of Kirkland held an in-person meeting on September 18, 2023, at the Madison House Independent and Assisted Living Community in Kirkland’s Totem Lake. Members gathered beforehand to socialize and enjoy refreshments.
Jim Meniketti greeted members and collected money for the meal.
Past President Amy Mutal, subbing for President Gary Cohn, called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
Past President Amy Mutal led us in the pledge.
Attending were Pete Anderson, David Aubry, Bob Auslander, Scott Becker, Michelle Cazeau, Donald Dicks, Sandi Ekins (Honorary), Jocelyn Ellison, Margie Glenn, Jim Meniketti, Amy Mutal, Kristin Olson, Rick Ostrander, John Pruitt, John Storbeck, and Rick Walter. Zoom was not available for this meeting.
Guests: Dave Aubry introduced Bob McConnell and Ted Ederer from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kirkland, who are here to learn more about homelessness in Kirkland. Scott Becker introduced Catie Malik who is running for Kirkland City Council. |
Rotary's 2023-2024 Student of the Month program launches in September with the posting of this year's instructions and application. Due to the availability of members volunteering to work on the program, only students from Lake Washington High School are eligible to apply for the Rotary honor. The youth service committee members and high school contacts reviewed the application and interview questions for improvements, and the applications are due by October 13. The youth service committee is scheduled to interview students the morning of October 27. Do you know a student who should apply to be a Rotary Student of the Month? Referrals and questions about the Student of the Month program may be directed to the Rotary Club of Kirkland Youth Service Committee chair, 
Xavier Smith describes himself as an athlete, scholar, and a man of faith. He is a member of the Seattle Church of Christ, which is part of the International Churches of Christ, and loves God and spending time with other teens in the youth ministry. He was baptized and became a disciple on January 15.
The club’s board of directors met on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Brezza Condominium. Highlights included approving for recommendation to membership one of the five prospective members whose application is in the ClubRunner Membership Success system, approving the student of the month program plan, approving offering specially designed holiday cards for Rotarians to purchase, and hearing numerous reports from committee chairs on committee progress. 
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