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• Gary Cohn – we have a number of scholarship applicants, from all the normal schools except the International School.  We will hold interviews in a variety of formats.  The LWSD is thinking about allowing Zoom to be used on school equipment for this process. 
• We also have a couple of nominees for Outstanding Educator.
• Dave Aubry – reported that our Cross Kirkland Corridor Pavilion project has encountered a glitch – the bids received by the City for erecting the Pavilion were way over the City’s estimate.  Dave has expressed grave concern about any delay, as we have money allocated that needs to be put to work.
• Don Dicks thanked everyone for their responses to his appeal for donations to the International Foundation.  More money is needed because the current pandemic has disrupted immunization efforts.

• Bob Webb is well but isolated even more than the rest of us because he is in a senior group facility.
• Brandon Honcoop’s grandfather worked for the Northern Pacific apropos our restoration of the NP logo on the Kirkland Way overpass. I need to email the restored logo to all club members.
• The Club’s website has many of our Students of the Month posted.
• Apparently, our normal dinner meeting room at the Woodmark has been set up for some time, awaiting our return.  Frozen in time for the past 6 weeks!
• Jim Nevers again set up ‘break-out rooms’ for groups of four to socialize and reconnect.  Our group discussed how to deal with Duck Tickets. Most of last year’s sponsors have again agreed to be sponsors, but what if there is no race?  Discussed whether or not there will be a race and how to secure our rights to the event in this region if we do not run this year. Discussed costs/benefits of the Duck Race and how to secure community contributions for this year and future community support for the event.

• The Club has sent two checks totaling $8200 to the Kirkland Parks & Community Foundation for Kirkland Nourishing Network.  With so many out of work due to the Covid-19 stay-at-home order, many people are struggling to put food on the table.  [In addition, the Kirkland Rotary Foundation has also sent $3500 to the same cause.]  Lots of food including much by Rotarians has also been donated to Hopelink.

1. Rotary Board Meeting-Wednesday, February 12^th at Amy Mutual’s office at

2. Mike Hunter reported on the Harvest Against Hunger (previously known as First Harvest). On Saturday, February 8^th, 1,625 pounds of apples were boxed and prepared for shipping.
3. Amy Mutual is sick with the flu and David Mutual graciously stepped in to moderate the Sweetheart Photo Presentation.
4. Bella Chaffey reported that Saturday, February 15^th, there is a 5k walk/run for Alexander Hope. The 5k walk/run will be held in Kirkland. You can sign up for the 5k walk/run at AlexanderHope.org
5. Steve Shinstrom reported that Kirkland Rotary paid for books to complete needed reading materials for Reading Buddies, chaired by Patty Shinstrom (Thank you, Patty!)

• Sweethearts Dinner is next week, Monday, February 10^th – Send your “Love” story pictures to Amy Mutal this week
• Saturday, February 8^th is a morning work party at Northwest Harvest/Harvest for Hunger in Kent – Let Dan Bartel know you’re coming, and carpooling is available at 8:00 AM at the Houghton Park & Ride
• No Rotary Meeting on February 17th in honor of Presidents’ Day
• Our program on February 24th is titled “Homeless to Recovery”
• The Shinstrom’s are hosting another fun Bunco evening on March 28th.  Dress in your preserved “Woodstock” outfit for a fun evening - sign up or let Steve know you’re attending
• A Vocational tour of Microsoft’s Visual Reality section is in the planning stages for March/April – stay tuned for more details

• Nourishing Network:  $ or contributions to Dave DeBois by 2.45 PM Friday 11/22/19
• Christmas Santa Pancake Breakfast:  Dec 14^th at The Kirkland Senior Center
• Warm Coats:  (130) coats were distributed to students at Robert Frost and John Muir

• President Elect James Nevers reached out for volunteers to be on the Rotary Board 2020-2021
• Rick Walters mentioned that the Christmas Party/Bunco night is scheduled for Monday Jan 13^th
• Rotary Transition Diner is scheduled for June 22^nd
• Santa & Santa’s Helper can use an assistant at the Christmas Santa Pancake Breakfast
• Don Dicks, November is Rotary Foundation Month: Pat Swenson was awarded a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow (it was a 7 or 8?)

• Bill Woods "Turning 94" celebration at Kirkland Performance Center 10/29
• No meeting on 11/11 due to Veterans Day
• Board meeting at Amy Mutal's office 11/13 at 5:30 PM
• Bunco that was scheduled at Shinstroms has been postponed due to scheduling conflict.  More to follow on new date.   
• Brian Tucker announced progress on the Ethiopian Library project. 
• Dave Aubry will head volunteers planting shrubbery at the legacy site Saturday at 1:)) PM
• Pat Swenson brought a report on Reading Buddies.  Patty Shinstrom will be taking over the program and more to follow as there is a new Principal and 2nd year Librarian at John Muir.  

• Mike Hunter on behalf of Dan Bartell informed the Club that October 12^th is the next Rotary Northwest Harvest event. Please join us at 8 am at the Houghton Park & Ride (70^th and 116^th).
•  Dave Aubry reminded the Club that our Foundation Auction is on September 30^th. We will have a dessert dash-sign up to bring something yummy for bidding; we need a headcount, ensure you let him know if you are coming; bring your incredibly sellable items and raise a lot of money for the Foundation. The location is St. John’s Episcopal Church (same location as last year). 105 State St, Kirkland, WA 98033
• Scott Becker has made a professional move to a new bank in downtown Kirkland.  
• Monday, September 16^th is our picnic at Everest Park. Come rain or shine, we will be there. Come on out around 5:30 onward.

• There is a Board Meeting on Wednesday, 14 September at 5:30 pm. Location is Amy Mutal’s office in Kirkland.
• The Salmon Bake is 26 August, 5:30 pm. Steve Shinstrom sent the sign-up sheet. We need some volunteers to stay and help clean up after the event. For mapping please use
  • 13615 NE 103^rd Street Kirkland 98033
• No Meeting on Monday, 2 September due to Labor Day holiday.

• James Nevers provided an update to the 2019 Duck Dash. With sponsorships, donations and ticket sales we grossed $26,000. The use of the Square allowed about $3,000 in sales. There was a great turn out for the set-up, we shortened the course and many Rotarians were present on race day to sell tickets. Thank you! More statistics are coming. There is a cost of about $10,000 plus prizes. We note that Kirkland Rotary has hosted the Duck Dash for 22 years.
• Rick Walters took the podium to recognize Dave Aubry as 2018-2019 Rotarian of the Year.
• Amy Mutal updated the group that the Club Service committee is in planning stages. August 26^th is the Salmon Bake; September 16^th is the picnic; Bunco in November; December 9^th is the Holiday Party.
• Dave Aubry reminded everyone that September 30^th is the annual auction at St. John’s Church in Kirkland. The Cross-Kirkland-Corridor had a big win with a $6,000 grant from For Culture. In late summer, early fall, please be ready to volunteer the next bit of work. The Kirkland City Council voted for additional money to be given on behalf of the CKC.

• Bill Woods attended the Old Timers’ meeting last week and we hope he will join us for our Transition Dinner next week
• Joanne Primavera related how wonderful the parade of flags was at the International Convention in Hamburg, Germany; 132 countries were represented by the flags.  Next year’s convention will be in Hawaii, then Taiwan in two years.
• Thanks to Joe Getzendanner, the District has contributed $1,825.12 towards our Warm Coats fund this fall.
• The Cross Kirkland Railroad Project has gained momentum and the City may contribute another $50,000 to add to our $35,000 to build a bigger gazebo.  We’re also asking the District for $5,000 for two picnic tables.  Many thanks to Dave Aubry for his efforts on this project.
• Chain Line Brewery won awards at the latest tasting contest!
• James Nevers had signups for selling Duck Adoptions at QFC and the Wednesday Market. Square card readers are now available to take credit cards, even $5.00 Adoptions.  See James for details.

• Miracle League has one more game on June 8^th.  The morning Rotary Club will provide a BBQ.  Please volunteer for this last game of the season and show up at Perrigo Park at 10:00 AM.
• Steve Shinstrom asked for volunteers to be in the parade on July 4^th.
• Our Club had a presence at the Attain Housing bicycle race last weekend and introduced Rotary to a lot of people.
• District Conference was great!  Lots of fun, so plan on attending next year in Seattle.
• James Nevers outlined the plans for our Duck Dash on July 28th as part of Summerfest.  Get your Duck Adoption tickets from Rick Ostrander and be ready to participate in the many venues being set up at QFC and the Wednesday Market.

• Humor-- we love jokes
• Rotary Guests: Margie visited again for the 3^rd time. She is planning to join our group and Brian Tucker’s wife attended to support scholarship night
• Rotary Foundation Moment:  Rotary supports polio vaccines. They provide Polio vaccinations “plus” which adds Hepatitis A and Tetanus.
• Patty Sims:  Rotary supports baseball games for local special needs children each year. Last week  they had good weather, and a good turnout. They have another game Saturday.  If you want to help, you can just show up at the Perrigo park in Kirkland. 
• James Nevers:  We need more  sponsors!  All sponsors get their name and  logo.
• Steve Shinstrom:  Bunco event  was fun.   John Woodbery attended ,again, and mentioned that the only requirement for the game  was to “ check your brain at the door.”

• Rick Walters announced that Harry Cummings, a long-time member of this Club, has passed away.  Harry was remembered for his kindness and skill as an architect.  He will be remembered at the District Conference along with other Rotarians that have passed away this past year.
• Patty Sims reminded us that Miracle League will begin April 27, rain or shine, at Perrigo Park in Redmond. Volunteers are needed and they should be at the park at 10:00 AM.
• Amy Mutal told us the Club will be playing golf on Monday, May 20th at Mt. Si Golf course.  Let Amy know if you want to be part of a foursome.  Tee times start at 11:00 AM and dinner & prizes will begin at 4:30 PM.  You’re invited to dinner even if you don’t play the game.
• Four Rotary Clubs (including our Club) are planning a golf tournament in September so stay tuned for more details (maybe September 20^th).

• James Nevers discussed the Duck Dash and when he mentioned that sponsorship was down, multiple Rotarians either indicated they would be a sponsor or increased their sponsorship level. What a great group.
• Patty Sims reminded us of Miracle League and indicated that the first gathering is always the hardest to get volunteers to and encouraged the group to come be involved. The event that needs your volunteer help is Saturday the 27^th – of course, you assistance is appreciated at all the games.
• Bunco is coming up on the 27^th – contact Steve Shinstrom if you have not signed up yet.
• Terri Ebert let us know how well we did with the district 5030 blood drive!
• There were more announcements about scholarship night and many other topics including Dave Aubry who is now running a dating service – more to come on this.
• The Rotarian of the month was awarded to Amy Mutal for all she has done as club service chair – toping it off with a Sweetheart event. In addition, she assists in membership and is always willing to lend a hand.

• Patty Sims reminded us that Miracle League will begin April 27 at Perrigo Park in Redmond. Volunteers are needed and should be at the park at 10:00 AM.
• Dave Aubry is excited that the railroad rails will be delivered Thursday morning at the Cross-Corridor site for our Legacy Railroad Project.  Dave has three volunteers to make sure the truck carrying the rails makes it safely onto the site.
• James Nevers was successful in having a couple people volunteer to visit our sponsors and make sure they will again support a coupon on our Duck Dash Adoption Papers.
• Elizabeth announced April 29^th as our Scholarship Night.  Interviews are underway this week, so be sure and attend on the 29^th to show support for our scholarship winners.
• Remember the Blood Drive effort this Saturday, April 8^th at St. John’s Church.  Plan to give blood or volunteer to help the effort starting at 10:00 AM.

• Amy Mutal invited all of us to join her at the Grand Opening of her new office at 520 Kirkland Way, Suite 201, this Wednesday evening (March 13) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  The Chamber will be there for the ribbon cutting and there will be lots of celebrating!
• Amy also reminded us that next Monday is “Sweetheart Night.”  Invite your guests to attend for a fun evening.  Thirteen Rotarians have submitted pictures and we’ll even have a musician playing the harp as we enjoy dinner.
• Amy also told us Bunco will be on April 27^th at the Shinstrom’s home.
• Dan Bartel updated us on the excellent turnout for the Rotary First Harvest work day last Saturday.  The Taylors, Hunters, Aubrys, Bartels (including niece Ellie), Ambareen Jaddi & her two children, Elizabeth Rusnak, Joanne Primavera, and John Woodbery helped pack 5,000 lbs. of pasta and oats for the food banks.
• President Rick announced a Board meeting for this Wednesday, March 13.  Let Rick know if you’re coming.
• Dave Aubry updated us on the CKC Rotary Central Station progress.  Everything looks good with funds being procured, trees being removed, and rails waiting to be placed at the site.

• Joanne Primavera thanked John Woodbery, who has resigned from the Foundation Board to be our President next year.  Joanne and David Aubry are the remaining Foundation Board members. Our annual Auction for the Foundation is set for September 30^th, which is a Monday evening, and it will be held at the same Church as last year.
• Amy Mutal updated us on “Sweetheart Night,” which was cancelled earlier this month due to snow.  Now the big date is Monday, March 18^th.  Everyone is welcome and if you have pictures or mementos relating to being a “Sweetheart,” pass them along to Amy.
• Patty Sims told us Saturday, April 27^th will be the first Miracle League game.  The games will last for six weeks on subsequent Saturdays, except for Memorial Day weekend.  Let Patty know if your company would like to team up and be “Buddies” for a game.  We need plenty of volunteers for the 25 or so children who want to play ball.
• James Nevers is excited about our upcoming Duck Dash.  The date for the big race is set for Sunday, July 28^th at 2:00 PM, as part of the Summerfest week-end at Marina Park.  We have a new Duck costume, and some small people are needed as volunteers to wear it to the July 4^th Parade and other events.  Sponsors are always appreciated to fund the event, so think about donating this year!
• Elizabeth Rusnak announced Scholarship night on either April 22 or 29.  Interviews at the various schools will be required prior to the special evening so plan to help interview students if you can.
• Steve Shinstrom jumped up and told us that Bunco will be Saturday evening, April 20^th at his home.  The theme is “IRS Night,” to help us recover from paying our taxes!
• Mike Hunter explained that Saturday, March 9^th is our next Rotary First Harvest workday (9:00 to 11:30 AM) at Northwest Harvest in Kent.  Meet at 8:00 AM at the Houghton Park & Ride if you want to carpool.  Let Dan Bartel know if you’re coming and enjoy lunch afterwards with our Club members.

President Elect John called the meeting to order on behalf of President Rick who is traveling.

James Nevers, VP led us in the salute to the flag.

There being no guests or visiting Rotarians, we had a series of Ernie Norehad  stories orchestrated by Joanne Primavera's thumbs up or down signs.

Moving quickly along, the program tonight was an entertaining report of fellow members Bill Taylor and Mike Hunter doing a local version of a Rick Steves report on an Italy wine country tour obtained by Mike Hunter at a Woodinville auction which Mike and Sharon had  shared (no pun intended) the trip with Bill and Sandy Taylor.

While the town and region names were hard to follow, much less remember, the mental  image of a "Tom Tom" GPS device that never seemed to find the place directed to but gave "turn here" signals forcefully whether directionally successful or not.   Memories are made of this trip with words like a "Nest" where they rested in comfort and with beautiful scenery at a region that sounded like a pizza.  Wine shops with $2.00 per bottle wines were relished and how many sober nights there were, was soberly not mentioned.  A little down town market of everything to purchase in your imagination and somehow 200 vans entered the confusing picture.  In one of these charming places, Bill and Sandy did not sleep well because the local town men gathered under their window smoking and talking Italian until the wee wee hours.  From beautiful and majestic old walled cities, walls no longer needed for protection, the  Kirklanders  walk  among local folk was transformed by toll roads they finally figured how to use,  joined the locals at unimaginable speeds as  they moved on the Cinque Terre (fixed by editor).  There apparently they found a familiar restaurant that sounded like MacDonald's  and at another place they dined at Dino's which they enjoyed very much. From there it was on to Milan where they stayed in a hotel called a"Moxi" (either a type or a name, possibly from the Marriott system?) They found another "Moxi" in a place that sounded like  Nashville.  After arriving in Milan they turned in the rental car and used taxis like every body else. There was a beautiful and huge Cathedral they enjoyed.  Apparently you had to check your weapons with an attendant at the gate so Mike dutifully handed over his pocket knife.  Whether he got it back or not was not made clear in the account.  From Milan, they took high speed trains to Rome on which they had reserved seats but somehow an Italian lady of about age 85 had one of them but the ride was shared with her  without incident. From Rome they flew home, Mike and Sharon via London and back to Seattle.  Bill and Sharon took another route  and with coach class seats were uncomfortable enduring the long flight back home.  Pictures of the tour were passed out for the audience to enjoy the beauty of the places they visited.

President Elect  Woodbery handed each a fine bottle of Italian wine in appreciation for a great program

At the end of things, President Elect Woodbery displayed a poster of the Palouse plain created by a former speaker as photographer of nature Bruce Heinemann , using a line underneath it from a poem John and his sister had written together and  shared at his program that read: " A palette of brushless light, as used by the maker of all life, as in a dance as the imagination takes flight."  One of the posters was sent to John's sister in Texas and the other displayed at the meeting tonight.  In a thank you letter to Bruce, John wrote: "May your pursuit of the capture of art God created and provides us in nature; continue to bless those of us who can only appreciate beauty by observation"

The meeting concluded at about 7:30.

John Woodbery

Scribe

• Dave Aubry and Brandon Hancoop “Special night for Rotary” presented Bob Webb with Paul Harris Fellow pin one plus 6.

• We have a new duck! Joe G. will use old duck for Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day 1pm at Marina park. Calling on all members to join. Money raised will help fund warm coats for kids. Please see email GoFundMe” link from Joe to contribute. Goal is to raise $1500.
• Rick Walter announces DECA competition in January. Looking for judges. See Rick for more information.
• Happy Dollars to raise $ for Woodmark staff for the Holidays. We raised just over $500.

• Dr.Glen Curda from Overlake Medical Center. Current member and past President of Bellevue Rotary. Discussion on Common foot problems “the foot is a work of art” and debunking common myths.

• Rick presents thank you gift to Dr Glen Curda.
• No meetings for next three week. Next meeting January 7^th.

Minutes for 12/10/18 Rotary meeting

James Nevers took over for Rick Walter and started the meeting promptly at 6:30

John and Rick did an excellent job manning the front desk

Joe led us in the Pledge

James did his own Scribing

James preformed an abbreviated induction for our newest member Jim Mennetti.

Reminder for this weekend’s 2018 Rotary Kinds Holiday Party – be sure to keep an eye out for email from Amy. If you know of anyone else who is able to attend they can use the help!

Big thanks to Amy for overseeing a great Rotary Holiday party at the Heathman hotel last week.

Joe reminded everyone that in an attempt to raise funds for Rotary Foundation he will be dressing up in the duck costume and jumping into the lake during the Polar Bear plunge. Keep an eye out for his email and the link to donate.

Tonight’s speaker was Bruce Heinemann who shared a beautiful presentation on his photography across the US and focused on Washington landscapes.

Thank you to our guests, David and Ivanka who are new to the area and looking to join a Rotary Club. Also Kristin Olson an Attorney with offices in Carillon Point was visiting as a guest of John Woodbury and Dave DeBois. She too is looking to get involved in Rotary

Meeting adjured at 715.

The meeting was started with a greeting from Kirkland Rotary President Rick Walter.

John Pruitt led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greeters were Don Dicks and Scott Becker – Front Desk was John Pruitt and Rick Ostrander.

President Rick used the Rotary Moment to quiz the membership on who the first four Rotarians were who attended the very first meeting in Chicago – of course there was Paul Harris – nobody knew Gustave Loehr, Silvester Schiele or Hiram Shorey. However, the club did know the next four Rotary Chapters that opened after Chicago – San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Guests at our meeting were Chris Rusnak, former member and husband of DeeDee. We had Kristin Olson, an attorney in Kirkland who knows many of the Rotarians and is interested in joining. Joseph Castleberry, President of Northwest College came to the meeting as a special guest of our speaker.

Rotary International Foundation presentation by both Dave Aubry and Brandon Honcoop the co-chairs: Dave started out by informing the chapter about RI’s WASH imitative (Wash, Sanitation, Hygiene). This is an education campaign to teach the basic necessities for a healthy environment and productive life. Rotary Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 WASH projects in more than 100 countries. Brandon discussed Rotary Foundation Month and all of the good works of the Foundation and encouraged members to use their “Treasure” to help others around the world – and at home thru District Grants.

• Dave Aubry updated the Club on efforts to wipe out Polio, and he reminded us that November is Foundation Month.
• Amy Mutal asked us to sign up for the Holiday Party at the Heathman at 6:00 PM on December 3^rd. Free Valet parking is available, and wine & beer are included with our dinners.
• Brandon Honcoop thanked everyone who helped with the Warm Coats project this year; three schools were included and over 100 coats were given to needy children.
• David Mutal reminded us of the Holiday Gift Party on December 15^th:  Shopping at Fred Meyer, breakfast, and a visit with Santa while the gifts are wrapped! Let David know where you want to help.
• John Woodbery announced a work party at First Harvest in Kent this coming week-end, November 10th.  Meet at 8:00 AM at the Houghton Park and Ride for carpooling to Kent.  Work will be completed by 11:30 and we’ll have lunch!
• Steve Shinstrom has postponed Bunco until the spring (it was set for December 1^st).

• Amy Holiday Party date moved to December 3^rd at The Heathman 
• Brandon - leftover platters & bowls from Salmon Bake claim if yours  
• Rick O. - Happy Dollars for KPC in honor of Bill Woods 

• Warm Coats for kids – October 19^th 10am to 12:30pm – John Muir Elementary – they need volunteers to assist – talk with Joanne or Brandon.
• NW Harvest work party on November 10 – drive there or meet up in Kirkland – great fellowship – looking for 10 volunteers – usually a lunch afterwards – contact Dan for more info.
• DeeDee is looking for volunteers to vet the student of the months – this is happening on October 17^th – let her know if you are available.
• Our Bunco party has been rescheduled for December 1^st – hope everyone can make it.
• The Rotary holiday party is going to be on the 10^th of December and we are still looking at Venues!
• The Rotary Kids event with Fed Meyer and Santa will be the 15^th of December – See David Mutal for additional information.
• This day in Rotary – Ketchikan, AK become the $2,000 club in Rotary.

June 18, 2018 in the  Marina Room,  Scribes Bob and Gail Auslander.

The meeting on the call to order by President Steve Shrinstrom at 6:30 P.M. 

James Nevers  led the salute to the American Flag.

Ernie Norhead gave the inspirational moment about retirement and misbehaving.

Guests include: Deb Leventhen, a Mortgage Broker

                          Ben Briner, a Business consultant

                          Sue Cohan, Traveling to the Arctic Circl

Announcements: June 25, Transition Dinner in the Tent.  Hawaiian/Tropical theme.  Come have fun as Steve had the gavel to Rick.

                            Megan will now be finding the scribes for the future meetings.

                            More volunteers are needed for the 4th of July parade.

                            August 27, Salmon Bake at Brandon & Becca Honcoops

                            We need Duck Dash sellers at Farmer's Market and QFC

                            Steve Shrinstom asked for a volunteer to were the duck costume in the 4th of July parade.  Sign up will be at future meeting.

Happy Dollars:  Rick expertly extracted many dollars from happy Rotarians.

Speaker:  Scott Becker introduced Rich Lerz, CEO of Nytec Co. An innovation center. Developes new tech products.

The meeting began on the call to order by President Steve Shinstrom at 6:30 PM. 

 Russ Stromberg led the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance with all Rotarians and guests standing in mutual respect.  President Steve gave a charming story as inspiration of a small boy trying to buy a puppy, from a litter listed in a pet shop for $30-$50 per puppy.  The owner called out the litter  for a demonstration run and one puppy straggled behind and the owner explained he was crippled.  The boy offered to buy that one for his $2.37 and to pay $.50 a month until the full price was paid.  The owner asked why and the boy lifted his pants revealing his crippled leg with a metal brace and explained  he wanted the crippled one because maybe he was the only one who could understand what the puppy was facing.

Thanks to Rick Ostrander and John Pruitt for manning the front desk.

Guests included Sue Cohn, a former member, Joanne Wright Bill Woods' friend and companion and Patty Shinstrom, spouse of President Steve.

Two cards from scholarship awardees were sort of read and a card for Pat Swenson was circulated for signatures in comfort for her accident  and surgery for a new shoulder.

Announcements were:

(1) Next Monday, 6/11 is the Duck Dash Kick Off event at Wilde Rover, 5:30 for drinks and meal thereafter.

(2) A dual Board meeting at Rich Bergdahl's office on June 13th;

(3) July 15th is our picnic at Everest Park;

(4) Our Duck dash on August 11th;

(5) September 24th is the Kirkland Rotary Foundation Auction;

(6) Dee Dee Rusnak announced a photo art  show by spouse Chris at NW Cellars on Friday June 8th (5-8 PM) and Sunday June 10th(1-4 PM);

(7) Final Miracle League game last Saturday with 24 kids participating  Every kid got a team photo and a baseball size card with their picture; Thanks to Rotarian George Anderson for his  action shots photography contribution;

(8) Special thanks to Rotarian Jason Overleese for his able and creative assistance with the batters, some of them are difficult to communicate with and physically handicapped.

Kirkland Rotary Meeting Notes

May 7th 2018

The meeting was called to order by Club president, Steve Shinstrom at 6:30 p.m. The flag salute was led by Joanne Russ Stromberg. Front desk: Rick Ostrander and John Pruit with new member Monica helping

Introduction of Visitors:

Student of the Month: Sofia (did not capture her last name) of Lake Washington High School

Other Visitors: Members and Spouses of the Downtown Kirkland Breakfast club

Club Announcements

President Steve reminded about the golf tournament for this year will be held Monday, May 14th at Flatstick Pub in Kirkland from 4pm to 7pm. Sign-up through Steve. Club is covering the cost of pizza and 1st game. Beverages are no-host

Another successful weekend for Miracle league. Seattle University fraternity members were on hand to help with the event. More games planned for the coming weekends. Patty Sims will send out email with reminders on times and location

Scott Becker provided and update on the Duck Dash. Three new restaurants are participating with coupons, all prior restaurants have also donated. We now have $23,000 in sponsorship and will not be short. Ticket sales are expected to being June 1st

One of the downtown Rotary club members shared they are planning a Golf tournament for July 17t. President Steve will share more information via email

Past president’s dinner will be Steve’s house on Wednesday May 9th.

Thursday May 10th is the last single board meeting

Rick Walter collected Happy Dollars for the John Muir Librarian Tim Platt who is retiring at the end of the school year. Tim has been instrumental is supporting our Clubs Reading Buddy program. Over the last 15+years the program has donated over three thousand books to the school

1. President Steve announced he and Rick Walter attended District Conference this past weekend at the Tulalip Resort in Marysville. It was another successful conference and Rick mentioned that he was inspired by all that Rotary does. Next year’s conference will be held in Spokane.
2. John Woodbery asked for members to consider pledging Duck Dash sponsorship money to keep the Duck Dash going.  Donating through the Kirkland Rotary Foundation allows for possible tax deduction.
3. Ambareen Jaddi announced they had a successful day on Saturday painting the crosses for the cemetery (for Memorial Day).  They’ll need to do one more work party, so stay tuned for the email.
4. Patti Smith announced another successful day with Miracle League on Saturday, but we REALLY need Rotarians to take time out from their schedule for the next few Saturday’s to be buddies with the kids.
5. President Steve announced the newly designed golf tournament for this year will be held Monday, May 14^th at Flatstick Pub in Kirkland from 4pm to 7pm.  Sign-up through Steve.  Club is covering the cost of pizza and 1^st game.  Beverages are no-host.
6. Joanne Primavera announced our Club project along the Cross Kirkland Corridor at the South Kirkland Park & Ride:  a bench donated by Rotary Club of Kirkland.
7. Dan Bartel announced that Gary and Ingrid Bruner have officially relocated to Houston, TX. We hope to see them when they visit Washington.

• Volunteers needed to make crosses for the Kirkland Cemetery. The date is Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The location is 1129 8th Street just north of the Pacific Pride fueling station.  Bring work gloves.
• Miracle League had a wonderful first weekend and volunteers are still needed for this coming Saturday.
• The picture board that describes our Club is almost ready for District Conference this weekend.  A picture after the meeting of all the scholarship winners will be included on the board.
• The May 14 Golf Tournament may turn into an evening at the Flat Stick Pub, so more details to follow.
• The Bellevue Breakfast Club desperately needs volunteers for their Saturday Run for Autism fundraiser.  If you are interested, check the Bellevue Breakfast Club’s website for more details.

• Steve’s 3^rd to last Board Meeting is this Thursday.  He’s not counting though.
• Next week’s meeting is at Café Veloce in Totem Lake for Tax Relief Day.  Check your email for details.
• District Conference is April 27-29 at Tulalip Resort.  Pres Steve and Pres Elect Rick are going.  Check the District site for details or with Steve or Rick.
• Patti Sims announced the first Miracle League Game is April 21.  We need you to show and help.  Blitz from the Hawks and the Mariner Moose will be there.
• Dave Aubry thanked Mekonen G, Joe G, John P, Mike and Sharon H and Russ S for helping to clear the site for the Club’s new Legacy Project on the CKC.
• Pres Steve and Harry W announce the annual Golf Tourney is on May 14 at Willow Run.  First flight at 1:00.  Check your email for details.
• Scott B announced that we’re on track for Duck Dash sponsors, but another $7-8K is needed.  Check your email for helping track down past sponsors.

First off Special thanks to Mike Hunter for stepping in at the last minute to scribe.  We really need volunteers to take notes of the weekly meetings.

Rotary Club of Kirkland

Monday, March 26, 2018 Meeting

President Steve Shinstrom called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  Bob Webb led us in the Pledge. 

Guests: 

Alex Hopkins, our District Governor

Guadalupe Rosales – Student of the Month from Lake Washington High School, and her mother Guadalupe Acoltzi and Brittany, her sister

Wilma Bartel

Monica Fratita, visiting us again

Jadon Krewheder from Madison House

Mary Dawson from Madison House

Heather Jenks

Andy Runstadt

Rachel Brady, friend of our speaker

Bob Champoux, friend of our speaker

Inspirational Moment

President Steve enlightened us with a serious inspirational moment.

• President Steve thanked everyone for upcoming programs; now programs are set through his Presidential term
• Tax Relief Day is April 16 at Café Veloce – Sign up now for a fellowship meeting
• District Conference at the Tulalip at the end of April – Sign up on the District website
• Miracle League starts April 21 in Redmond – Contact Patty Sims to participate

Rotary Minutes

March 5, 2018

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Shinstrom at 6:30 PM and opened with an inspirational moment.

Thanks to John Pruitt and Rick Ostrander for manning the front desk and James Nevers for Scribing

Dan Bartel led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors and Introductions:

Ambareen introduced our Student of the Month

David DeBois introduced Monica, a prospective member who works at Boeing.

Rick Walter introduces Sue, a visiting Rotarian from Seattle 4.

Bret O’Rourke was also visiting and hopes to become a member soon.

Dan Bartel introduced his wife Wilma.

Dan also reminded everyone of the upcoming Rotary First Harvest event Saturday, March 10^th.

• The food drive on October 30 resulted in 1,702 lbs. of food for Hopelink!
• Board Meeting, Thursday evening, November 9th
• Bunco at the Shinstrom’s home November 11^th, “South of the Border” theme
• Meeting at Dub Pub for Seahawks game, Monday evening, November 20th  Start time is 5:30.  Nice fun social gathering to watch Hawks.
• Christmas Party at Lilac Café, December 11th at 6PM
• Christmas Party with Santa and the children, December 16th
• District Conference next April at the Tulalip in Marysville
• Return your Duck Dash tickets to Rick Ostrander

• October 14^th Kirkland Rotary Auction:  Cancelled.  Reschedule in the spring.
• October 14^th will be a work morning at Rotary First Harvest; meet at 7:55 AM at the Houghton Park & Ride to carpool.  Lunch follows with your fellow Rotarians!
• October 30^th meeting will be at the Dub Pub in Kirkland with the downtown Rotary Club.  Bring food for Hopelink and we will have a vocational, social and community evening.
• Friday, October 20^th Warm coats for John Muir students at 10:00 AM
• Saturday, November 11^th is Bunco Night at the Shinstrom’s

• Rotary Board Meeting is Thursday, September 14^th @ 5:30p.  Please RSVP with Steve S.
• Candidate Forum is September 18^th.  Please RSVP to Patti Smith.
• “I am Jane Doe” – is a documentary film highlighting the fight against sex trafficking in America, sponsored by Seattle 4.  It will be on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 – 6:00-8:30p.  For more information go to:  http://tinyurl.com/y8xp8ozs 
• Kirkland Oktoberfest:  Rotary volunteers will be pouring beer on September 23^rd from 5:00- 8:30p.  Contact John Pruitt for more information.
• Patty Sims announced that the October 2^nd Rotary program, “Taking the Risk and Creating Your Own Gaming Company” would be an ideal program to invite the younger generation!
• Bunko will be held November 11^th at Steve Shinstrom’s.  The theme this year is “South of the Border.”
• Christmas Party for the needy is booked for December 16^th.  For more information, contact Terry Cole.
   
  Happy Dollars:  Rick Walter extracted many Happy Dollars that are used to pay for guests and other happy events.

August 28, 2017 Spokesman

Vice President John Woodbery presiding for President Steve Shinstrom, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM, and also provided the Rotary Minute about Knowledge, Experience, and Wisdom.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mekonen Giorgis.  VP John Woodbery thanked Scott Becker and Patty Doherty for staffing the front desk, Dan Bartel for scribing, and Terri Ebert for handling the Joker Pool.

Visiting Rotarians:  Keith Applegate from Springfield Ohio, CPA: Sveehar-Jv, Chamnai Upscale Rotary Club, India, Physician and her husband Umarini Sveedhin who is a Mechanical Engineer.

Guests of Elizabeth Rusnak were Sandra Sea Fisher ( Non-Profits) and her husband Ed Fisher (Project Manager-Construction Engineering for Graham Construction); and  guest of Jim Feek:  Jordan Molla (Advanced Limo USA, Limousine Service).  And Megan Nakanishi grand daughter of Bill Woods is now driving him and potentially coming back.

Spokesman for meeting of July 10, 2017

President Steve called the meeting to order at 6:30 and Bob Webb led the pledge. Steve thanked Tricia Stromberg and DeeDee Rusnak for manning the front desk and yours truly for greeting and scribing.

Russ Stromberg introduced his guest Warren Saul(sp) whom he met while selling Ducks. Warren is a web designer. President Steve introduced FLOKR (First Lady of Kirkland Rotary), Patty.

Steve Acknowledged 4^th of July Volunteers of note Rick, Patty and Amy for wearing the Mama Duck costume in 80% weather with David making sure Baby Duck’s head kept moving. Brian Tucker saved the day by making sure that Big Duck stayed inflated.

The Club Picnic is next Monday at the Waverly Beech Shelter. Please sign up if your coming to enjoy the evening and, or if you can help set up or take down.

Duck Dash Sales: Rick was the first to sign up. We are at QFC this Saturday and need sellers from 10-12 & 12-2. Fred Meyer is scheduled for the next weekend. Please put your money in the envelopes when Handing it in.

Pat Swenson told us that there are some great tours of Smith Tower, reminiscent of the past glory days of the former tallest building West of the Mississippi.

Rick lightened the weight of bills in our pockets by calling for Happy Dollars.

The June 23, 2017 Rotary Club of Kirkland meeting  was called to order by a healthy Scott Becker at 6:30pm.  The pledge of allegiance was led by Gail Auslander, our Greeter tonight was Terri Ebert. and John Pruitt served at the Front Desk.

Our Guests tonight were Matt & Terri Clements, Matt an electrical engineer and Terri an in IT Software sales, Scott East from a Bellevue Club was here as well as Doug Seto our Seattle 4 regular guest/assoc.  member.

Ernie Norehad reminded us  what Walter Winchell said that "Peace, a noun meaning a lull between two people cheating and between two countries fighting" or  "I try to be nice to people on the way up and see them on the way down" or something like that.

President Scott Becker called the June 12, 2017 Rotary Club of Kirkland meeting to order at 6:30. Amy Mutal lead us in the Pledge. John Pruitt and Teri Ekert helped with the front desk. Patty Doherty was the greeter.

Guests this evening were Brandon Hencoop’s family, his wife Becca, and two daughters.

• Pat Swenson announced that the Reading Buddies recognition and final meeting for the year is Wednesday, May 23^rd @ 12:00 noon.  Our Rotary club typically gives $1,000 [sometimes more] to the John Muir Elementary School library for books.  Pat has been chairing this worthwhile endeavor for 15 years!
• Amy Mutal reminded our members of the Chainline Brewing Company Event to be held this Friday, May 26^th, starting @ 5:00p.m.  There will be a food truck with Brats and other food at the Chainline location [503 6^th St. S., Kirkland].  For those who don’t care for beer, there will be wine and soft drinks.
• The final Miracle League game and party will be June 3, 2017 @ 10:30a.m.  The location is at Perrigo Park.  All are invited to participate. 
• The Duck Dash kickoff is tentatively scheduled for June 12^th.  More to follow…
• The Transition Dinner is Monday, June 26^th. 
• Save the date:  July 4^th parade.  We want to be well represented and armed with squirt-guns [only if the weather is warm].
• Rich Bergdahl is looking for a couple more members to take on the front desk duties.  Please contact Rich for the details.
• And, there will be no Rotary meeting next Monday since it is Memorial Day!

1. Pledge Lead By New Member  Russ Stromberg
2. Rick Walters Greeter

1. Donate Books By Elaine Books by May 20th
2. Rotary Social at Chainline Brewery- Friday 5-26. Great food truck and great Rotary event. 5pm to close 
3. Miracle League at 1:30pm this Saturday.  Fraternity Volunteers this weekend. 
4. Steve - Thanked everyone for Board Retreat at his Home last Saturday
5. Scott Rethke - Duck Dash tickets Update. Rick will approve anything. 
6. Steve  - Aug 21^st is Salmon Bake at Auslanders home again.  Thanks Bob & Gail for hosting.  Also,  Bunco will be November 11^th at Shinstroms 

• Patty Sims reported Miracle League is going very well and despite next year's board meeting on Saturday we should be OK with Evergreen Hospital helping out.
• Steve Shinstrom reminded the new Board of the meeting at 10 AM at his home.   8139 NE 115th Way, Kirkland  98034
• Amy Mutal announced our next social activity will be meeting again at the Chainlink Brewery on Friday, May 26 from 5 till 8 PM.  Don't miss it.
• Reminder - This month's regular Board meeting is this Wednesday 5/10 at 6 PM.
• Next week the program will be Paul Brown of the Kirkland Reporter.

• Miracle League was a fun event last Saturday.  We need a pitcher for this coming Saturday since Harry cannot attend.  The next game will be this Saturday at 10:30 AM at Perrigo Park in Redmond.
• James Nevers announced Scholarship night next week, May 8.  Please attend to support the 10 students and families/friends that will be there.
• Rick Walter said Duck Dash is coming along with some more sponsors signed up.  The July 4^th Parade requires lots of volunteers so sign up when the time comes.

Rotary Club of Kirkland

Monday, April 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Speakers: Indra and Adrianna winners of Teen CEO, Magic Carrot Candles

Scribe: Amy Mutal

Guests

Gale Auslander

Todd- Father of Miracle League participant, Jacob. He shared what a positive impactful Miracle League has had on Jacob and all the other participants. He thanked the Rotary Club for all we do to make it possible and encouraged us to continue to volunteer. “It truly is a miracle”.

Announcements

Joanne and Patty Sims - Miracle League starts Saturday the 22^nd. Looking for volunteers to participate for two hours on Saturday mornings. Sign up on Facebook or Club Runner.

Scott Becker- Thank you for Birthday/Get Well Card. Board meeting reschedule to Wednesday the 19^th.

Rick Walter: Duck Dash confirmed August 14^th. Please register for 4^th of July Parade, need volunteers!

Rick Walter: Happy Dollars!

Program

Indra and Adrianna from Teen CEO, Magic Carrot Candles

1^st place winners out of 9 applicants.

Awarded $2,000. Used Honorarium on equipment, buying bulk inventory, product line and marketing.

About Magic Carrot Candles:

Two seventeen-year-old girls from Seattle Washington who love making candles! Their fandom based candles are each carefully matched with the perfect scents for different places and people in books, movies, and the internet. They’re big fans of every product they make, so you can be sure they take special care to make all of our scents perfect!

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.

• Patty Sims informed us that Miracle League is almost here!  The first game will be April 22 at Perrigo Park in Redmond with a start time of 10:30 AM (Half an hour later than last year).
• Amy Mutal has arranged a Thunderbirds Hockey Game for us on Saturday, March 18 at the Kent ShoWare Center.  The T-Birds will play Portland, a real rivalry!  You can also have dinner at the Ram Restaurant at 5:00 PM before the game and then enjoy the game beginning at 7:05 PM.  Tickets are $26 apiece and you can pay at the front desk.
• Jason Overleese has set the March 20 meeting for coordinating Duck Dash activities so be sure and attend!

• Patty and Michael Endicott, guests of Joanne Primavera
• Toby, visiting Rotarian from Hong Kong
• Gail Aulander, wife of Bob Auslander. But, she won’t be only a guest for much longer.
• Isabella Fercino, Student of the Month
• Scott East, visiting from Bellevue Tuesday Club
• Mike Hunter brought his family: Sharon (wife), Norm (Sharon’s Brother), Evelyn (Sharon’s mother) who recently became a centenarian

The meeting was called to order by President Scott Becker at 6:30 PM

Dave DeBoies led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Our only guests for the meeting were our Student of the Month Varenna Knowles, her parents Phil and Sharon Knowles.

Announcements:

Joanne Primavera thanked all who helped with Thanksgiving food donations.  Terry Cole reminded the club of the Christmas shopping event for kids on December 17th.  The cost is paid for by the Foundation.  Amy Mutal announced that the Club Christmas party will be next Monday, December 5th at the DeLille Chateau Winery in Woodinville from 6-9 PM.

President Scott Becker opened the Rotary Club of Kirkland meeting at 6:30.  David Mutal did the pledge, and thanks to Terri Ebert and Jodi Long ran the  front deck,  and John Pruitt for greeting, and Jodi Long for scribing the meeting.   Terry Cole did the inspirational moment

Announcements: 

Brian Tucker-  Asked for Volunteers this Friday for Teen Club.  Be there at 5:30 to service pizza.  Location is at the Kirkland Teen building near QFC and behind senior center. 

Terry Cole- Need volunteers for Holiday Party.  We need helpers for shopping with the kids, help to take down and set up.   See sign up sheet for gift wrapping.

Joanne Primavera- Thank David Aubrey and Anna and the crew for coming to the tree house.  Thanks to John Pruitt for handling coats for kids while she was gone.   Donated over 1,000 coats.  Kathy will make sure the coats get worn this winter. 

Also see sign up sheet for bringing different food items or money for making baskets for Kirkland Nourishing Network.   Bring items to next weeks meeting.

Please see the calendar for November and December at each table.  

Let Joanne Primavera know if you are interested in walking at the HopeLink Turkey Trot.  See sign up sheet.  Rotary will pay for you to be in the turkey trot.  The walk is this Sunday November 20th.   3 mile walk from Marina to Carillon Park.   The duck should be represented.   Meet up where the sailing club meet.   Also we can sign up for bell ringing at the QFC.

Amy Mutal- Holiday party for the club on December 5th.  Copy of the invitation was sent via. email and at your table.  We have 30 RSVP's.  15 who have viewed and 15 who haven't opened it. Location is at Delille Chateau and catering by Laura. 

Steve Shinstrom- sign up for scribe.  sign up sheet is on each table.

Scott Becker-  We have two new students Maya Short and Kala Nazaky both from Juanita Highschool.  We will provide funding for their leadership weekend. 

Don Dicks- Rotary foundation works will e guest speaker next week.

Jason Overleese- move the speaker for next week and Jodi Long and Terry Ebert will present next week. 

Dave Dubious- Thanked Steve Shinstrom for Bunco.

Bob Webb- He is putting together PR for what our club does.  Please take photos and write articles.  Get more things into the site.  Rick Walters sent out article for Tree House.

Rotary Club of Kirkland Meeting – October 17, 2016

Scott Becker brought the meeting to order and Jason Overleese lead the group in the pledge of allegiance.

Visitors were recognized – Our student of the month Jorge who will be giving us a small presentation next week in his final meeting with the group. Lynn Petsel will talk later about “NOLS”. Our Speaker “Mickey” Pierce will talk on access to technology.

Announcements – Anne Hamilton talked about the Lake Washington Technical College Event; Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast on November 1, 2016.

*** Note from Editor.  Steve Shinstrom wasn't at the meeting but is announcing BUNCO is Saturday November 5th.  He will again email sign up list and then will do food the week prior.  ***...  We will need a minimum of 16 committed to host the party and as of today sign ups are a bit light.  More to follow. ***

Pat Swenson reminded us about Reading Buddies – the due date to sign on is October 25^th and if you need more information, see the accompanying flyer.

Dave DeBois let us know that he is in the processing of rounding up children to participate in the Holiday event sponsored by Kirkland Rotary Foundation. More information to come.

John Pruitt told us that Operation Warm Coats gets underway this Friday – they have 5 or 6 volunteers but the more the merrier.

Brian Tucker, along with Joanne Primavera filled us in on the “K-TUB Teen Feed” event. The goal is to feed homeless kids in Kirkland. The teen feed which is sponsored by the YMCA is held at the Teen Union Building (TUB). The club’s involvement is the 3^rd Friday of odd months starting with November so November 18^th would be the club’s first feed. Be sure to contact Joanne if you want to be involved.

Scott Becker let us know the club is getting involved in the youth movement – We are going to help the Downtown club financially with their efforts with Interact and Rotaract clubs in our area. In addition, the club will be involved with an exchange student next fall.

The meeting was called to order by President Scott Becker at 6:30 PM.  The club was led in the pledge by John Woodbery.  Bill Woods made a special tribute to the Pledge of Allegiance and against those who refuse to honor the traditions and privileges the flag represents for our country.

Ernie Norehad gave the Rotary Minute by reminding the members and guests that we can celebrate World Polio Day upcoming with an event at the Bill and Melinda gates Foundation on October 27^th.  He also reminded everyone to get their flue shots in October.

1. The board has approved new members Terri Ebert and Jodi Long. They should be inducted within a few weeks.
2.  Patti Dougherty’s blue badge arrived.
3. Joanne Primavera reminded everyone the Foundation Auction is Saturday, Oct. 1^st at 5:30 pm at the Kirkland Women’s Club. Gary and Ingrid Bruner will be making their famous spaghetti dinner along with another surprise. Sign-ups are needed for appetizers and desserts, as well as help to set-up and take-down.  Auction items are also needed.
4. Amy Mutual announced the Nine Club Social that will be held September 29^th at Redhook Brewery.  Please RSVP directly to Amy.  This will be a fellowship night with nine Rotary clubs from the area.
5. David DeBois is coordinating a beer-pour-team for Kirkland’s October Fest for Saturday, September 24 at 8 pm.
6. Steve and Patty Shinstrom are hosting the annual Bunco party at their home on Saturday, November 5^th at 6:00 pm.  The theme is “Red, White and Blue” (time to get creative). Bring a heavy appetizer to share.
7. Ben Premack will be taking photos of various Rotary events and posting them to our Club’s Facebook page.  If you have photos you want posted, email them to Ben and he’ll get them posted.
8. Scott Becker is working with the Rotaract Group of Juanita High School.
    
   Special Announcements:
   N/A
    
   Happy Dollars:
   N/A
    
   Program Speaker: Jason Overleese, our Program Chair, introduced Bryan Johnston, Seattle author (of JP Patches) and 11-time Emmy Award winner.
   Program Topic: Bryan’s topic was about his book, Almost Live, The TV Show That Wouldn’t Die”. Almost Live, the local Seattle television show that started in 1984, was the launching pad for many famous television celebrities. Even though the show officially went off the air in 1999, re-runs can still be seen on King 5 today. Bryan entertained us with the history of the show and the career path of many of the people who were part of making the show a national success.  At one point during the life of Almost Live, the ratings of that show were better than the ratings of Saturday Night Live.  Almost Live was also on Comedy Central for 2-years.  Bryan also entertained us with a few of the clips of a few of the shows, one featuring Pat Cashman (Roscoe’s Carpet Emporium Closing) that was done in one take.  Bryan fielded various questions from the audience and all were pleased with the entertaining information about the background of Seattle’s show.
    
   Lucky Ticket Drawing
   N/A
    
   The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
   Submitted by Scribe:
   Elizabeth “DeeDee” Rusnak

• Sunday, August 7^th at 3pm is Friends of Youth picnic. See Joanne Primavera for information.
• Monday, August 8^th from 5:30-8:00pm Duck Dash branding party at Lee Johnson Chevrolet. There will be beer, wine and pizza.
• Monday, August 15^th 6:00-8:00pm Annual Salmon Bake. Please register on the Rotary website and let Amy Mutal know what you would like to bring to share.
• Monday, September 12^th is the 22^nd Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic. Rotary club of Kirkland is sponsoring a hole and looking for volunteers to work the tent the day of the event. This is a great way to grow membership. Please let Amy Mutal know If you’re interested in volunteering. 
• Saturday, Sept 10^th from 8-11am Northwest Harvest Kent Warehouse. 
• Duck Dash update: Not all Rotarians have reported their sales, so please be sure to get this to Joanne Primavera as soon as possible. Please don’t wait until last minute.
• There are a lot of open spots for Duck Dash sales. Please be sure to sign up!   
• The fountain near Starbucks is finally landscaped! Thank you Bill Woods for seeing that this gets done.

1. District Rotary: Announcement by Alex Hopkins – District Governor 2017-2018

• Alex spoke about the NEW Rotary Academy that is the inside out of the Rotary Organization.  It is online: 8 lessons and emails.  For more information or to receive the Rotary Academy Registration Form 2016-2017 - Email Alex @  ach419@mindspring.com. It can also be found on the District Rotary website.
• District Rotary Picnic on Mercer Island Sunday, August 28, 10-2:30.  We’re having it at Aubry Davis Park. If you have questions, please contact Alex Hopkins, District 5030 DGE, Woodinville Rotary Club (425) 298-0768 or (425) 492-0104 (cell).

1. Friends of Youth

• Joanna Primavera spoke on the “Friends of Youth” and gave out flyers for the New Ground Friends and Family Picnic on Sunday, August 7^th at 3:00pm.  RSVP to http://evite.me/ezZtTSt9vY.  Contact Joanne for more information.

1. Duck Dash
   • Bob Webb said the Patti Smith had send him an email – ASKING for Duck Dash for QFC this coming up weekend.  Bob had additional tickets to sign out if needed.
   • Patti would be sending out the sign-up sheet by email this week.
   • 2016 Duck Dash Teams (Team 2) is ahead with $2,925 in Sales.  Next week the new update sheet will be available.

• Duck Branding Party – Aug 8^th
• Joanne gave out NEW Pre-printed envelops for Duck Dash Money Collection with instructions on how to put money and tickets in numerical order.

1. Salmon Bake – Aug 15 (6-8pm) @ Bob & Gail Auslanders.  Look for Amy Mutal’s email.

6:30 Meeting Open

James Nevers led the pledge

July 11^th Meeting will be at the new pavilion on Waverly Beach Park to celebrate the Legacy Project

Rick Walters, inspirational moment with history of Service Above Self

Rich Bergdahl apparently doesn’t prepare, he prefers to fly by the seat of his pants and do things off the cuff.

• Carmen Olmedo from Cascadia Community College, who will be majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Lucy Duoxi Su, also from Cascadia who unfortunately was not able to join us.
• William Chae, from the International Community School, who attended with his father and his twin brother.
• Nick Goodwin from Juanita High School, who is headed to the UW.
• Zoe Thomas, also from Juanita High, who plans to major in nursing.
• Olivia Thomas, our Chuck O. Morgan Scholarship recipient, who is headed to Boston University to become a writer.
• Amanda Chau from Lake Washington High School, who was our May Student of the Month and is also involved in Rotaract.
• Elizabeth Tucker from Lake Washington Technical Academy, who plans on becoming a National Parks Ranger.
• Chelsea Knight from Lake Washington Institute of Technology, who plans on a career in nursing.

The meeting was called to order at 6:30Pm by President Rich Bergdahl

Alice Volpe led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.

Bill Woods our 50 year club Rotarian gave an inspirational moment based on his recollections from his school days in Montana.  He related a special moment when a history teacher in 1942 announced that he had been drafted for the war effort.  He recalls the teacher said to the class that we should remember that it takes courage to speak but even more courage to open your mind and listen. He also recalled his favorite President Ronald Reagan saying a responsive idea will solve the problems we face if you are willing to annoy enough people with it.

Our guests tonight were our favorite bartender from years back Tyson, the man with only one name.  Actually he has a last name but friends need to know only one.  Our two students of the month from Lake Washington High School were here for their last visits and presentations, Matthew Malloy and Amanda Chau with  some of their families.  Another guest was Shreedar from India who was to speak at the end of the meeting.

• Announcements included that we need volunteers for Miracle League this Saturday since no sports or club team youth volunteers will be present.  Ten Rotarians indicated they can come. Twenty are needed.
• Steve Shinstrom announced he needs signups for scribe and greeters and made a special pitch for Rotarians in the Club to respond with guest numbers that they are coming to the Wild Rover next Monday the 23^rd of May for the Duck Dash kickoff.  Otherwise there may not be enough food if you just show up.
• Ben Premack announced that  May 28^th is the next Rotary First harvest activity at the food bank in Kent.  Assemble at the 70^th Street park and Ride or at the facility in Kent.  Ben was also awarded a Rotary International pin for signing up his grandfather as a Rotarian.

Matthew and Amanda gave their combined reports to conclude their Student of the Month participation cycles with an eclectic and different approach from usual.  They came up together and did a mock interview of each other in front of the club.  From this we learned of their personal interests (Matthew has no spare time due to volunteering and other club memberships such as Beta Club, Decca, as well as basketball and track; just got a job with Kirkland Park’s Department)  Amanda was snowed with activities as well (Rotaract and taking classes at Bellevue Community College  volleyball team and friends)  Matt will attend the University of Montana but his major is not yet chosen but so far interested in biology or city planning.  Both our students  are planning senior year trips to one place or the other.  They announced that they have been classmates since kindergarten.  Elizabeth Rusnick presented them with their participation certificates and donation cards for food in their honor in Rotary First Harvest food banks (600 pounds of food each as donations in their names. The traditional racing ducks were also gifted to each.

A special guest tonight was Tyson our one name favorite bartender and friend to many Rotarians at the happy hour before meetings. Tyson reported that he fondly remembers the friends he made at Rotary and the advice many of them gave that aided him in the transitions of his life that are ongoing.  He has been accepted to the Foster School of Business at UW.  Wherever Tyson ends up we are confident he will be contributing to life and progress and we fully expect him to become a future Rotarian.  He already has that look. His thanking us for the inspiration he received was genuinely expressed and heart felt in the reception.

Patty Doherty gave her classification talk:  Having done many things in life including IT sales and lived all over from here to California, Florida and back, Patty’s classification is insurance sales.  Aflac has been her major employer but she did a few years in teaching but soon returned to her love insurance sales. From no planning whatsoever she spent a number of years in troubled spots or conditions: a husband with a drinking problem, four hurricanes in Florida  but always learned to love to serve people in their responding to helps.  She has one daughter who is now a student at USC in California.  Every time she moved away circumstances seemed to bring her back to Washington where she has acquired many friends and will stay.  She was introduced to Rotary by President Rich Bergdahl whose Rotary pin attracted her interest at a Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Meeting and when she asked about he, he said, “Come and see”  She did and here she has stayed.  We welcome you Patty Doherty, Rotarian.

Jason Overleese introduced our program representatives from Kineta, a pharmaceutical drug development firm. Ken North, chief fund raiser, a former banker who retired from business to shape drug development at Kineta  introduced the company and our speaker Kristin Bedard, PhD, head of Kineta’s urology research program.  Kristin explained why the pathway to an FDA drug for disease treatment takes so long. Kineta receives government grants from the NIH (National Institutes  of Health) and others that are called undiluted grants which means the government does not control the use or the means of the expenditures in research or the ability to take the drugs for governmental use once developed.  Kineta calls its programs translational development which was ambiguous to your scribe.  Some of their initiatives include  innate immune systems, dealing with chronic pain and immune oncology. FDA approval for therapeutic drug products average 12-15 years in development which partly explains why the cost is so high.  Some of their research programs include auto immune functions, research into lupus treatment products and anti-viral programs, something called one side suppressors (whatever that means) and efforts to find solutions to such killers as lupus and Ebola. New areas being worked on include immune response research, immune modulating drugs, killing cancer cells and fighting various viral infection causes.  Kineta also works on research to combat or control chronic pain.  44 people per day die from addiction to pain killing drugs that cross the blood barrier into the brain which makes addiction a problem.  Kineta is finding sources for substances that can develop drugs that will control chronic pain and not cross the blood barrier and become as addictive.  They invited us to inquire and even make a visit although some parts of the facility may not be accessed for obvious reasons of cleanliness and  the scientific precautions involved.

Our visiting Rotarian Shreedar gave a presentation of his club in India called Chennai Upscale in the town of Chennai.  They speak the  Tamil language in the language family group of Dravidian.  The club is only 100 days old.  Their vision is education assistance for kids in their community.  He presented slides of historic  buildings like temples although not necessarily religious as well as pictures of the kids they help.  He had only heard of Rotary and knew nothing about it but somebody suggested he help form a club.  We got to see the results so far.  President Bergdahl presented a Kirkland Rotary Club flag.  Shreedar is a mechanical engineer in India , has a son in Redmond and a daughter in Bellevue so we are likely to see more of him in the future.  He stated that for the annual cost of $60-$70 a student’s life can be saved through education in his area.  A true Rotarian in action, this one was and heartily welcomed by our club.

The meeting adjourned approximately 7:45Pm.

John E. Woodbery

Scribe

1. Board Meeting has been rescheduled to May 18^th (same location, same time). Please RSVP to James Nevers.
2. Golf Tournament will be held at Mt. Si Golf Course on June 20. Cost is $85 per person. Sign up and pay next week.
3. Mariners Game Night on June 11.  Sign up with David DeBois.
4. Scholarship Night will be May 23^rd.
5. Duck Dash kick-off is Monday, June 6 at the Wilde Rover. First day of selling is at Wednesday Market on June 8^th. Everyone is encouraged to sign up to sell tickets.
6. Patti Smith announced the picnic shelter at Waverly Park will be ready in June, and we’ll have our Club Picnic there on July 11^th. A formal grand opening (and ribbon cutting) will likely occur in September.
7. Miracle League game on Saturday, May 14:  NEED VOLUNTEERS. Games are at Perrigo Park in Redmond. Show-up time is 9:30. We hope to see you there.
8. Social night at Chain Line Brewing will be on 6-16-16 at 6pm.
    
   Special Announcements:
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   Happy Dollars:
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   Program Speaker: Jerry Miner, Comedian (all the way from Tacoma)
   Program Topic: We were all entertained by the good humor of Jerry Miner. He’s been on A&E and Comedy Central.  He and his wife (who is also a comedian) travel the country.
    
   Lucky Ticket Drawing
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   The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
   Submitted by Scribe:
   Elizabeth Rusnak

• A request for more Volunteers for Miracle League game on Saturday, May 7^th.  Please come help, starting time 9:30 a.m. and done by 11:30/12:00.
• A request for RSVPs to Jason Overleese if you plan to attend next Monday, May 9^th meeting for comedian Jerry Miner.  We need lots of guests and members to meet 50.
• Rich read a Thank You note from Eastside Baby Corner—they are very grateful for our donations.
• Dave DeBois asked that you let him know if you plan to golf in the June 20^th tournament at Mt. Si.  Cost is $85.00 and includes golf, cart and food.  Please pay at Monday night meeting.  Notify Dave at:  debois31@comcast.net.
• Rick Walter, Steve Shinstrom, Joanne Primavera, Rich Bergdahl attended the District Conference last weekend and all had a fabulous time.  Joanne hosted an event in her suite and the golf games were lots of fun.
• Patti Smith said Duck Dash is “all under control”. 
• Rich reminded about the next Board Meeting...   UPDATE:  BOARD MEETING IS NOW MAY 20TH at 5:30 at Re-Max offices.  Please let Rich know if you plan to attend.
• Dave DeBois gave a brief update on the preliminary meeting with Studio East for a potential Halloween Haunted House.  We are in a fact finding stage to see if this fund raiser activity is possible, working with the City of Kirkland and Studio East.

The April 25, 2016 Kirkland Rotary Club meeting was called to order by President Rich Bergdahl at 6:30PM

The Inspirational /Rotary moment consisted of testimonies from those members who participated in Miracle League last Saturday at Perrigo Park in Redmond.  The stories included those kids who have been helped by having a place where they could participate in sports activities that normal kids take for granted.  For these kids, it is a miraculous opportunity.  Elizabeth Rusnick reminded us “it truly takes a village”.  The volunteer efforts of us all makes this miracle happen.

President Rich thanked Dave DeBois as tonight’s greeter and Rick Walter for the winding down weeks of his invaluable efforts at the front  desk we all tend to take for granted.

Our guests tonight were member prospect Kara Munea who recently moved to Kirkland from Ohio with her husband.  She works at Prevail Management.  Mike Hunter introduced again our current Student of the Month Forest Malcom with his father Greg Malcom as welcome guests. Jason Overleese introduced Susan Spector who came with our speaker from the Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy organization (WAAA)

Announcements included: 

• Dave DeBois let us know that the Club Golf Tournament event will return to Mount Si Golf Course on June 20^th. Dave encouraged us to get our foursomes together so we are playing with special friends, even invited guests. 
• He also announced that on June 11, 2016 we will have a mariner Baseball night at 7:00PM, tickets to cost $37.00 plus tax on the 100 level,  first base side . 
• Also, in a busy activity report, Dave announced that on July 11^th we will have the Club Picnic at Waverly Park East under the Pavilion we donated.
• Patti Smith announced that a check was received for an amount your scribe could not hear and for a purpose not clear.  Check with Patti.
• We have been granted a free advertisement in The Kirkland Community Living handout that goes to 1600 homes with an advertisement for the  Duck Dash and how tickets are purchased and where.
• Cards were circulated for signatures for our friend Patti Marsh who suffers from breast cancer, a card for GG Getz in Georgia suffering from something I couldn’t catch and a thank you card from the Lake Washington School District for our sponsorship of the CEO program for entrepreneur development attitudes among participating students.
• President Rich called up Scott Becker for a special pin award for member recruitment for the club. 
• The next Board meeting will be at Rich Bergdahl’ s office on May 11^th although he will not be present.

Next, Forest Malcom presented his Student of the Month talk which was warmly received.  A future Rotarian was in evidence. He testified that he has been aided in his exposure in Rotary to discovering some of the true passions in his life as seen from here.

• First Miracle League game is this Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 AM at Perrigo Park in Redmond.  A show of hands proved we have enough volunteers for this first game.
• District Conference is April 29, 30 and May 1 in Coeur de Alene.  Kirkland Rotarians will be having dinner together Saturday evening.  Golf is also planned for Friday morning.
• Rotary Foundation contributions for this Rotary year are due by June 30.  Contract President Rich if you want to know how close you are to becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.
• Patti Smith announced 15 prizes are now set for the Duck Dash.  Bob Webb received a $1,000 contribution from the Safeway on 85^th and now we’re on target to cover all expenses with sponsorships.  June 6^th is Kickoff at the Wilde Rover and August 13th is the Duck Dash Race.  Venues are being set up this week and tickets will be available at the Kickoff.
• Eric Olsen updated us on his son’s health and thanked members for their thoughts and prayers.
• President Rich said the Past President Breakfast on Sunday morning was a great success and he learned a lot of history about the Club.

• Patty Sims inspired us with a video of Miracle League players and buddies from 2011.  Miracle League will start again on Saturday, April 23d at 9:00 AM at Perrigo Park in Redmond.  There are 6 games this season with the last one on June 4^th.  Plan on being there!
• Bob Webb will coordinate the venues for the Duck Dash this summer.  Adoptions will be sold at the QFC in Kirkland and Totem Lake, Fred Meyer, and the Farmers Market Wednesday afternoons at Marina Park.  All members should plan on selling at least two times so we are publicizing Rotary in the community. 
• Dave DeBois has the coupons ready for the Duck Adoptions, our favorites are still there plus some new ones.
• President Rich announced the next Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:30 PM at his office in Kirkland
• The Past Presidents’ Breakfast meeting will be held at Rich’s home on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.  RSVP to Rich so there will be enough Swedish pancakes for everyone!

The March 21, 2016 Kirkland Rotary meeting was called to order by president Rich Bergdahl at 6:30 PM.  Steve Shinstrom led us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

For one inspirational moment, Rick Walter reported a close encounter of a bird kind where a massive eagle nearly collided with his windshield carrying his captured road kill.  That my friends was a different kind of inspirational moment.

Ernie Norehad followed with a short prayer that the Lord bless our food, fellowship and our service to others, Amen.

Diana Lanspa was our capable greeter.

The guests recognized tonight were Ashleigh Lansing an accounting systems consultant who by the way is a Duck Dash sponsor this year. Doug Ghaemi accompanied her as our guest. Doug Seto was with us again as a regular makeup Rotarian from Seattle Four. David King our Student of the Month was here for the third week and was happy to announce he has a part time job at Bellevue Square learning retail sales.

For announcement we were informed that the Kirkland Downtown Rotary Club has its fund raiser this weekend (3/26)called Hops & Vine.

Scott Becker announced that the Teen CEO Program had its judging event for individuals with their established businesses with  $8,000 in prizes for the winners.  Scott also called our attention to Howard Jacobs the very capable manager of the Woodmark, so supportive of Rotary activities on this site. David Mutal announced the 520 Bridge Open Run, a 20 mile bike ride event is coming soon.  Member Bill Taylor announced that his company has the bridge link for the opening connector apparatus  sitting at his plant.

Patty Smith announced we need $3,000 more in sponsor donations and mid-April is the deadline.  The sites for Duck ticket sales will be Safeway, a different QFC and the Kirkland Wednesday market.

The next Board meeting will be held on April 13^th.  It was announced that Jason Overleese and Veronica are being married on April 4^th.

• Eric Olsen updated his wife's excellent progress.  Terri had emergency surgery for a brain aneurysm about three weeks ago.  She had an excellent recovery and went back to work as a school teacher today.
• David DeBois reviewed last Saturday's First Harvest.  There was a small group and some confusion exists regarding importance of signing up for those events.
• David also announced that he is evaluating the possibility of having a new fundraiser in the form of a Halloween Haunted House in partnership with another organization.  A small group will report back in a month or two.
• James Nevers announced scholarship applications are being received and he will be setting up groups to choose recipients in the next month.

• Rotary Board Meeting this month has been canceled.  Board meeting schedule for the rest of the year.  3/19, 4/13, 5/11 & 6/8.
• District Conference is Friday, April 29, 2016 - Sunday, May 1, 2016. at Coeur d' Alene Resort. Two morning golf tee times are booked!
• Successful Duck Dash committee meeting was held 2/8 prior to the regular meeting.
• David Debois - Wayne Golf Course was purchased by One Bothell. Plans are to make it a recreational development for the community. Couse will be divided half King County, half Bothell. All parties involved are pleased with the outcome.
• Joanne Primavera – Happy Chinese New Year. Brought fortune cookies to share.
• Reminder of Kirkland Women’s Auction to support Rotary Foundation at 5:30pm on 3/5. There will be dinner and wine. Appetizers and desserts are needed.  Contact Joanne to sign up.
• 15k extra dollars in fund. Gave 5k to Bikes, 5k to Treehouse with 5K still to be determined.
• Washington District Bond measure. Working on getting speakers to speak to our club that represent both sides.
• Don Dicks and Gary Bruner- Spoke about Rotary Foundation and the powerful work that’s being done. It’s all funded by what we give to support. Many new health issues face the world and Rotarians are encouraged to continue to support Rotary Foundation.

• Bob Cohon thanked everyone for their food bank donations this evening.
• For the meeting on February 29, we are considering either a bowling party, perhaps with the Downtown Club, or a golf party.
• Elizabeth Rusnak spoke about Curling Night last week – great fun, but unfortunately Dave Debois’ team did not prevail.  Elizabeth had put together a flyer explaining some of the finer points of the game which enriched the experience for the attendees.
• The new Evergreen Point Bridge will be open April 2 for a Fun Run, and Fun Bike Ride.  
• President Rich reminded us of the upcoming District Conference at the end of April – make your reservations early.
• Eric Olsen announced that the Kirkland Police Department will be having a benefit Golf Tournament for Special Olympics – June 6 at Bear Creek.
• Scott Becker thanked everyone for their support this past week in his job search.  He also reminded everyone to always RSVP for Rotary events as it is difficult to plan without an accurate count.
• President Rich read the list of nominees for next year’s Club Board.  We voted to vote next week on shortening the period before the Board vote from 30 to seven days.  The vote was unanimous.
• Rick Walter collected Happy Dollars – Ernie Norehad recounted that he has largely recovered from the effects of being rear-ended, then told three jokes.
• President Rich will take any potential new members to lunch, so be sure to call him.
• The Sounders Coach will be here at the March 7 meeting, possibly with a couple of players.  Bring kids.
• Our Student of the Month, Makiah Gilmer, spoke to us about some of the personal and academic challenges he has overcome in his life, to the point that he now has a scholarship to attend and play football for Utah State.

• The Holiday Party is on December 13^th at Rich & Nan’s home.The festivities start at 5:00 PM and Tyson will be serving refreshments.
• Dave DeBois reported on the successful Hockey night in Everett. The Silvertips won 3 to 1 and we had a nice dinner at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant before the game. Some of us were even on the “Kiss Cam” during the game!
• Joanne Primavera brought us up to date on several projects:
  • Attain Housing, the young mother will receive her furniture this week and will attend a meeting next month;
  • John Muir family collections are being filled, bring your items to next week’s meeting;
  • Holiday Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army will be December 12^th and 19^th, signups look good
  • A Thank You letter was received from the Chelan Valley Hope project, “Give Naked,” for our donation of $1607 to help the families who lost homes and memories in last summer’s wild fires (recall Ginny Johnson also donated her $5,000 Duck Dash winnings to the same cause) 
• The December 21st meeting will be at the Market Street Grill in Kirkland.The previous meeting held there was great so we’re going to do it again!
• President Rich presented Scott Becker with two pins from Rotary International for bringing in Amy & Dave Mutal, our newest members!

Steve:

The meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by President Rich Bergdahl, John Woodbery your scribe for tonight led the Pledge of Allegiance and Dan Bartel gave the inspiration moment as a report from having watched the Steve Jobs movie which gave recognition to creative people working as teams  who just see things differently.  Our new digital world is probably the result.

Mekonen Giogis served as greeter tonight and yours truly as Scribe.

Guests:

Our guests tonight included Dr. Arun Jhaveri, certified  sustainable development professional and the first mayor of Burien, Washington from 1992-1998.  Also joining us was Jorgni Ramis (SP?) a Bellevue Lunch Club visiting Rotarian who works in Information Technology and supports what are called "Inspiration Playgrounds" for kids with disabilities who with these helps can feel included in social life.  Carly Taylor from Bellevue High School is our Student of the Month for November.  Also joining us as Scott Becker's guest was Michael Oskouian an insurance broker with Willis of Seattle, Inc.

Announcements included:

• For Ann Hamilton not present, the Lake Washington School of Technology benefit lunch is November 3rd.
• Don Dicks announced the Club's hands on work project for Attain Housing, a program to refurbish housing units for the next short term resident seeking an avenue back into responsible and productive life in the community. Volunteers needed for this weekend; contact Don for location and details.
• Steve Shinstrom announced that the annual Bunco party at his house will be November 14th, theme is crazy hats so surprise us!
• Scott Rethke announced that the night before is a warm up event at  Total Wine in Bellevue:  6:30-8:30  beer and wine available.
• Dave  Debois announced hockey night in Everett on Saturday December 5th. More details as to where to assemble for a pre game meal to be announced.
• Rich Bergdahl announced that the Club's $50,000 donation will be presented to the City of Kirkland on November 17th and requested some past presidents to accompany him.
• Eric Olsen, now retired as Chief of Police of Kirkland thanked those who came to his retirement party and reported somewhat on his new life.

• Joanne Primavera presented Attain Housing formally called KITH.  Kirkland Rotarians are asked to volunteer to help fix up a house.  No skills necessary.  Once the house is occupied then Rotary will also “adopt” the family. The dates of changed to a possible date of November 4 – 8^th.  Don Dicks has a checklist of what will be needed.  Please sign up. 
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• Scott Becker announced that Nigeria is now Polio free.  This will clear the entire continent of Africa from Polio. 
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• Pat Swenson called for reading buddies and John Muir elementary.  The programs starts soon (November 2^nd) so please contact Pat if you can help. 
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• Anne Hamilton reminded Rotarians that the LW Institute of Technology will be holding their breakfast.   For information on how to attend, please contact Anne. 
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• Steve Shinstrom announced that Bunko is scheduled at his house on November 14^th.  The theme is “Hatastic”.  Rotarians are encouraged to where their favorite hat or get creative and have fun with a new design. Signup sheets are on the table.
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• Rich Bergdahl will be holding the Christmas party at his home on Sunday December 13^th.  Festivities will begin 5:30ish.  Rotary meeting will still be held on Monday the 14^th.
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• Rich welcomed back Steve Shinstrom, Anne Hamilton, and Mike Hunter who have been out for a few weeks.   Gary Bruner is improving and appreciates all of the well wishes.
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• Ben’s grandfather was recently diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer.  He has been moved into hospice.  Herb Stier’s phone number is 210-260-1985 for anyone that would like to call him.
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• On Tuesday November 17^th, Kirkland Rotary will be presenting $50,000 check to the Kirkland City Council.  Rich is going to ask any previous presidents who helped raise the money during their tenure to attend. The money will be used for the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter.     
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• Dave Dubois provided the date for the annual hockey night.   There are 50 seats reserved December 5^th   Everett Silver Tips. More details and signup sheets to follow
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• Brian Tucker directed Happy Dollars. $160 was raised for Happy Dollars.  Great job Brian!