The Rotary Club of Kirkland held an in-person meeting December 1, 2025, at the Kirkland Eagles Club.
The meeting was called to order by Rick Walter at 6:15 p.m. Rick stood in for the absent Kate Koslosky. Rick led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Four Way Test.
Members Attending: Bob Auslander*, Margie Auslander*, Roger Clarke, Susan Cohn*, Don Dicks*, Jocelyn Ellison, Isabelle Kalisa, Chris, Kelly-Storbeck, Rick Ostrander, Rémy Pairault, Angela Pritchett, John Pruitt, Daniel Sada Caraveo, John Storbeck, Rick Walter, and Wendy Yang. *Attended via Zoom.
Guests Attending: Santa Dan Bartel, former Rotarian and our speaker, Peggy Ostrander, guest of Rick Ostrander, Janet Schmitt, guest of Angela Pritchett and potential member, Jay Franklin, visiting Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown, and Alesha Khun*, prospective member. *Attended via Zoom.
The Rotary Club of Kirkland held its auction back in September and Rick Ostrander cashed in his purchase of whiskey tasting for six at Rotarian Brandon Honcoop’s house that Brandon was so kind to offer up as an auction item. We were greeted with Manhattans when we arrived and to a very elegant table setting. Ten samples ranging from Bourbon to Rye to Scotch Whiskey were sipped and tons of snacks to keep us fed. We received a tour later of Brandon’s extensive collection of whiskeys and wine. Then we sat down again for a hardy stew to complete the night. In attendance were from left to right, Rick Walter, Dave Aubry, John Pruitt, Rich Bergdahl, Cody Baker, Rick Ostrander and our host Brandon Honcoop.
Rotarians and their guests can step back into the Roaring Twenties for a night of glitz, glamour, and generosity! You can be on the guest list at HEROHouse NW’s Roaring 20th Anniversary Gala, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Highland Community Center, 14224 NE Bel Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Slip on your finest flapper dress or sharpest tux and join an evening inspired by the elegance and energy of the 1920s. This will be more than a dazzling dinner and swinging entertainment — it will be a powerful night of impact.
Join the Washington Autism Alliance for the “Day Out For Autism” event, a family-friendly celebration with fun activities for all ages! The event promotes acceptance and inclusion while raising funds to support improved access to care and effective services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across Washington State.
When: April 18, 2026
Where: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033
Within the next few weeks, a new bulletin editor must emerge from the club's membership. The present editor of TheSpokesman is retiring from the duties.
