Rotary Club of Kirkland
Monday, November 10, 2014 Meeting
President John Pruitt called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  James Nevers led us in the Pledge.
Guests included Doug Seto from Seattle #4, Eric Tinnel, and Celina Ryan, our Student of the Month from Juanita High School.
The Rotary Minute was given by John Woodbery who first noted that he was in the US Coast Guard Reserve in his younger days.  John read a poem of tribute to those who served in WWI from the 1918 December edition of the Rotarian Magazine.
Announcements:
Gary Bruner urged everyone to participate this month in giving to the Rotary Foundation.  The goal is 100% participation!  Foundation matching grants will be easier if our Club has complete participation.  Rick Ostrander volunteered to donate $100 to the Foundation if someone will take a cord of wood off his hands!
Rick Walter needs more members to make up their minds and pay for the December 6th Christmas Party cruise that will leave from Marina Park.  We need 60 people to sign up.  Rick’s company has generously contributed saxophone music for us on the cruise.  We will board at 3:00 PM and the boat leaves at 3:30 PM for a “three hour cruise.”
Anne Hamilton announced that we are partnering with Nourishing Network, a 501(c) 3 charity, to help feed families at John Muir Elementary School.  Nourishing Network has the facilities to hold and then provide frozen products during the Holidays.  All “Happy” dollars collected up to Christmas will be provided to Nourishing Network.
Dave DuBois asked for volunteers on Saturday, November 22, to help decorate the downtown.  Meet at 8:00 AM at the Grape Choice.  Bring gloves and a ladder.  This effort typically takes a few hours.
John Pruitt emphasized attendance at the District Conference in May, 2015.  The Board agreed to pay $100 to first time attendees at the Conference.  John also reminded everyone of this Wednesday’s Board Meeting (November 12th) at 6:00 PM at Rich Bergdahl’s office.  Please RSVP to John if you plan to attend.      
 
Red Badge to Blue
Bob Webb presented Bob Cohon with a Blue Badge to replace his worn out Red Badge.  Bob Webb sponsored Bob Cohon into the Club.  Bob Cohon remarked how much he enjoyed this Club and its members.
Tribute to Our Member Veterans
Retired Colonel Bob Webb, handsomely dressed in full uniform, asked members to share some of their military experiences.  The following veterans gave insightful and moving experiences:  Rick Walter, Dave Aubry, Gary Bruner, Rick Ostrander, James Nevers, Bill Woods (as told by Bob Webb), John Pruitt, and Bob Webb.
Program:
Bob Webb introduced Matt McCauley, a local historian, who presented several pictures of early Kirkland and explained how ship building began on the shores of Lake Washington on the same spot as our Woodmark meeting room.  Thanks, Matt, for an interesting and informative look at how Kirkland has evolved to become the great place we enjoy today!
Joker Pool:
Scott Becker won the drawing but failed to win the Joker Pool.  There are 21 cards left in the deck and plenty of dollars!
President John adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Submitted by Mike Hunter, Scribe for the Week