June 16, 2104 Spokesman

It was the annual event,  Duck Dash Kick Off.  Like others it was at the Wilde Rover.  SUMMERFEST IS THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 8-10 WITH GREAT PUGET DUCK RACE ON THE 10TH!!!   ONLY EIGHT WEEKS AWAY!  The meeting program was completely different from the usual meeting and the business part was very short.  I'd estimate there were 50 of us present.  We had many spouses, significant others, and friends at the meeting; sorry I can't be more specific without leaving folks out.  A good time was had by all with much mixing, catching up with friends who hadn't seen each other for a while, etc..

 

BUSINESS OF THE EVENING.

      President Scott Rethke started the meeting about 6:15 by welcoming us all and introducing the star of the show, HEAD DUCK - SCOTT BECKER.

     Scott thanked his committee for their work so far including , Joanne Primavera, John Pruitt, Al Hoviland, Alice Volpe, Jason Overleese, Scott and Anne Rethke, Anne Hamilton, Rick Ostrander, Patti Smith and myself.  Anne Hamilton is handling the social media aspect of the duck Dash Al Hoviland, Jason Overleese and James Nevers will be coordinating Race Day and Mike Hunter and Rick Ostrander will be setting up and manning the  tent on Race Day. I'll be coordinating setup and sign up of ticket sales venues with Jason's help.  Scott also outlined ticket sales management and sales locations as below:

     Rick Ostrander again is managing the tickets and has $500 worth of tickets in an envelope for each of us.  If you don't have yours contact Rick.  The goal is for each of us to sell at least $500 worth.  Turn in money and ticket stubs in the proper envelopes to Patti Smith who will turn money for banking to Joanne Primavera.

     Ticket sales will start this week at Kirkland's QFC.  Signups were circulated and this Sunday is now full.  We will be selling at the Kirkland Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons and QFC on Sundays for the next 4 weeks.  After that both weekend days are planned for QFC.  The Lake Washington High School Drill Team will again be selling on Saturdays for the next month.  A number of other locations are anticipated.

     Please sign up when you would like to sell on line with Scott or at Monday night meetings.  We are entirely open for Wednesday June 25 and Sunday June 29.

 

The dinner buffet was excellent including meatloaf and sausages, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and several cookie options for dessert.  The meeting broke up about 7:30.

 

 

 Respectfully submitted,                               Bob Webb      Scribe for the day