Next Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting
Monday, December 12, 2022
 
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December 5, 2022 Spokesman
The Rotary Club of Kirkland held a meeting on December 5, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel.

President Amy Mutal rang the bell at 6:20 p.m., calling the club meeting to order.

Pres. Amy led us in the Pledge, as somehow the flag did not get set out.

Attending were Pete Anderson, David Aubry, Don Dicks, Doug Evanson, Jim Meniketti, Amy Mutal, Kristin Olson, Rick Ostrander, John Pruitt, and Rick Walter.  There was no Zoom availability.

Guests:

This evening’s guests were Emerson High School Student of the Month Kylie Wasserman and her mom, Amy.  Karen Quirk, a former club member, joined us again.

Greeters:

Jim Meniketti manned the front desk.

Announcements, Club Business, Committee Reports:

Dave Aubry reminded us about a club work party, packing food boxes at Hopelink here in Kirkland, on January 3, from 10 a.m. to noon.  There are a few slots left, so let Dave know if you are interested.

Dave also reminded everyone about the Holiday Gift Wrapping Party, followed by our annual holiday gala, December 19.  It will be a catered affair, at St. John’s church at 105 State Street South in Kirkland.  It is the same place as was the Foundation Auction.
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Holiday Party Planned December 19
The Rotary Club of Kirkland 2022 Holiday Party will be held this December on the evening of Monday, the 19th, at the St. James Episcopal Church in Kirkland. The event will be catered again this year, and the gift wrapping event will be held concurrently with the holiday party, as was the case last year. The cost per person for dinner is $40, and can be paid when registering on the club's website. Just click the link in the bold print above.
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Sign Up for Holiday Gift Shopping
Rotarians are needed to purchase holiday gifts for the 15 families the Rotary Club of Kirkland will support this holiday season. Help is also needed for holiday party set-up and clean-up. Each of the shopping and party help sign-up lists is posted on the club's Calendar. You may click any of the links below to go to that event, and click on the golden box to access the online sign-up sheet. It's easy! Give it a try!
 
Rotary's Four-Way Test
Greet our Second December Student of the Month
The Rotary Club of Kirkland Student of the Month program continues in December with the presentation of our second student of the month on December 12. Rotarians will be introduced to Clementine Nielsen, December Student of the Month from Juanita High School. Clementine hopes to get a B.S. or master’s degree in either chemistry or in statistical analysis to support her main goal of working in a job that positively impacts others. Clementine’s taken many Advanced Placement classes, volunteered with the Rwanda Girls Initiative, and served as president of Period Club at Juanita High School. She led the club to donate feminine hygiene products to Mary's Place, a local women's shelter in Seattle. Clementine is a resilient student and embodies the idea that practice makes progress.
Club Attendance for November 2022
The club held three meetings during November 2022, two at the Courtyard by Marriott and a social event at a restaurant in The Urban. Not all included a Zoom option. Overall club attendance for the month was 34%, nearly the lowest since the beginning of the Rotary year in July.  The club's membership stands at 35 active members effective September 20, 33 of whom (94%) have paid dues as of December 5. 
Bulletin Readership for November 2022
Club members' readership of the bulletin, The Spokesman, in November stood at a higher level for the month than is typical. Readership rates were 74% for both editions. There are only two bulletins for November compared to three meetings, because typically a bulletin is not produced for an event versus a regular meeting. A bulletin is "read" when the email containing it is opened by the recipient.
Speakers
Dec 12, 2022 6:40 PM
Spreading the word about Eastside Community Aid Thrift Store and what we do
Dec 26, 2022
Jan 02, 2023
Jan 09, 2023 6:40 PM
Inspiring others to see in new ways
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This Week's Meeting Attendance
28.6%
Upcoming Events
Holiday Gift Shopping Online
Online & Independent Shopping
Dec 05, 2022 – Dec 19, 2022
 
Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
Dec 12, 2022
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
 
Rotary Board of Directors Meeting
Prevail Wealth Management
Dec 15, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Holiday Gift Shopping In-Person
Fred Meyer
Dec 17, 2022
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
David Aubry
November 20
 
Spouse Birthdays
Christine DeBois
November 16
 
Join Date
Rich Bergdahl
November 5, 2001
21 years
 
Rick Ostrander
November 5, 1979
43 years
 
Rick Walter
November 15, 2010
12 years
 
Donald Dicks
November 22, 2004
18 years
 
Bulletin Editor
Gary Cohn
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