Town Treasurer Steve Dolan explains to Ms. Jones that proceeds from the offering of Reckonyard Gold pinot noir from DeSoto Gardens of Grace Town Vineyards provide funding for scholarships in Viticulture and Enology programs at Washington State University and Walla Walla Community College.

Ignacio Rios had the distinction of not only being tapped by the Grace Provisionals for a lifetime membership in Rotary, but was humbled by loquacious remarks from the town's self-appointed Mayor for Life. The mayor extolled virtues that early-rising Woodinville Rotarians have come to appreciate.

Grace's Centennial Citizen of the Year Eveready Erv DeSmet (right) did some bestowing of his own. He presented Nikki Sugandh with the honor of International Citizen of Grace in perpetuity. The mayor managed to horn into another photo opp. Ms. Nikki will be required to discover a sister city in India to which Grace Provisionals can take tax deductible trips.

Never mind that Marv admitted to getting sea sick even on cruise ships, Heidi Workman and Joe Truglio outlined an exciting 2008 cruise to Alaska to support the Workman scholarship at University of Washington Bothell.

The Pair 'o Docs had a few tunes to warble about the tax man . . . and added a sentimental number of two. One attendee was so in awe of their performance she began scouting out an appropriate recording label to propose.

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The Jarvis shindig was a huge success.  It was well attended and a good time was had by all.  Fellow Rotarian David Landau provided the catering.  His staff of Sky, Dawson, and the lovely Fiona, did an excellent job, with perfect attention to every detail. 

The upside down program was led off by T. Jarvis himself.  Catherine Jones was recognized as the official towne Associate Viticulturalist.  She was recognized with terms like “highly qualified”, “diligent”, “skilled”, and beautiful, of course, but because Grace and Woodinville have such high standards, it was required that she be even better.  So she announced that she would be going back to school at WSU for a Masters in Viticulture, or possibly even a PHD.  With that commitment, Steve Dolan awarded her another $1500 scholarship, to assist in her educational efforts. 

Ian Gleadle was then recognized as the official towne photographer.  He will henceforth be required to provide a continuous stream of perfect photos for all events.  He was assisted by his lovely wife, Linda. 

Ignacio (“Nacho”) Rios was named an Honorary Grace Rotarian for his faithful attendance at all meetings and many events. 

Erv DeSmet was anointed Centennial Citizen of Grace.  For this, it is rumored, he paid plenty.  Obviously, the crowd expected he would renew this on an annual basis. 

Gus T. Williger, sometimes known as Max Zellweger, got some award associated with the towne grape harvest, but this writer didn’t follow all that very well.  However, I am looking forward to meeting his sister, Lus T. Williger. 

Finally, the crowning event:  Nikita Sugandh was presented with an Honorary Grace Citizenship for life!, in perpetuity!  All she has to do is find a sister city in India that will make travel for Grace officials a tax deductible event, as they travel back and forth to establish charitable events and activities.  Nikita has 6 more weeks, which include her trip with other exchange students, before she heads home.  You can expect to see her at about three more meetings. 

President Gary announced our theme for this year’s Wine & Shine event will be “CELEBRATE LITERACY”.  Chris Boland and Greg Riggs will “increase the fun factor” at our October 6 event.  Buy a table and you get to name your table theme.  It could be anything from Dr. Seuss to the bookworm. 

Joe Truglio introduced Heidi Workman, Marv’s daughter-in-law.  She has arranged a special cruise event for Rotarians.  It is with R&D Cruises, on the Star Princess.  It is a 7 night cruise from August 24^th to the 31^st, 2008.  The cruise goes to Alaska and will have stops at exciting places like Victoria, Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway.  A simple deposit of $100 between now and July 20^th will hold your spot.  20% of the trip price will go to a endowment scholarship fund in the name of Marv Workman.  The regional manager, Rick Schweitzer, will be coming to our meeting next week to give us all the details. 

Following all that formal stuff, we were grandly entertained by the Pair o’ Docs.  Bob Maynard and Al Marsh did a mighty fine job, as usual.  How long before they start recording? 

And what about the house?  How many square feet is this thing?  No one seemed to know.  But, all agreed that it was certainly built on a grand scale and had every attention to detail.  It looked like it came straight from an early 1900s Cape Cod address, where the rich and famous had an unlimited supply of labor and material to build their homes.  One person said it looked like a showpiece from Snohomish, built by a timber baron.  How many square feet is this thing?  Since it is so suitable for entertaining our large group, most Rotarians expect it will be a routine venue…  Well, maybe we better ask Terry and Cherry, but stand by for the grand opening of the workshop/garage, scheduled for June of 2008. 

           Reported by roving Rotary press reporter,
                                               Don Fitzpatrick Jr.