April 29, 2013 Spokesman
President Patti called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Jason Overlease was our Greeter, and Bill Woods led us in the flag salute.
Bob Auslander introduced his wife Gail as his guest.
Mark Truhan, our Student of the Month from Lake Washington High School, joined us for the last time with his parents Jim and Kerri. Mark spoke to his future plans, and experiences with us this past month.
Eric Olsen reminded us that the club Golf Tournament will be at Bear Creek Country Club September 9th. Those who register before July 1 will get $10 off the $100 price. Bring guests - one can also come just for the dinner following the golf.
Patty Sims reminded us to come out on Saturday for the 2nd Miracle League Game of the season. Be at Perrigo Park in Redmond at 9:30am, and bring friends and family to volunteer. We need you!
Anne Hamilton showed us the concepts for this year’s Duck Dash promotional material and posters. Thanks, Anne!
Tonight’s program was the honoring of our Kirkland Rotary Scholarship recipients for 2013. All were joined by parents, significant others, and representative from their schools. Eric Olsen led the festivities as we honored and awarded scholarships to:
· Priya Ganeson, from International Community School
· Shalliah Swinney, Lake Washington Technical Academy
· Rachel Gray, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
· Teja Christensen, Juanita High School
· Ty Baird, Juanita High School, winner of the Charles O. Morgan Scholarship
· Lisa Matsumoto, Lake Washington High School
· Ciara McGlynn, Lake Washington High School, and
· Shelby Whipple, Emerson High School
President Patti adjourned the meeting at 7:33pm.
Respectfully, and with copious quantities of notes,
Brian Tucker