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Highlights of the meeting of Tuesday, January 8,
2008
Well, it is great being back in these pages. It seems like I
haven’t been here since last year…and with that Happy New
Year to all! Now, on to the meeting. Tuesday morning was gray
and chilly but it was certainly warm and colorful in the Grange
Hall. Hissoner Rick P. gaveled the meeting to order, Bill G.
leading us in our flag salute, Greg G. the invocation, and
hissoner-elect-elect, Dr. M “choreographing” a rousing
rendition of When I am
‘Ninety-Four’ (Sir Paul should not worry about copyright
infringement).
Our
resident Lady Falcon, Laura updated us on her activities over
the holidays and gave us a team update. Greg G., Becky C.,
Snappy, & Steve D. read various thank you cards from the 3rd
graders who received dictionaries on behalf of the Woodinville
Rotary. Bill Cosby would be proud! Happy Birthday was sung to
Dr. M (hence, the ‘manipulation’ of the lyrics to our
morning song) & “Nacho”.
Sgt. Boland ‘commuted’ a few ‘sentences’, as well
as fining a few ‘wrong-doers’.
Hugo opened up the program part of the meeting by announcing
that on April 22nd (Earth Day) additional grape vines
will be planted at the new “Viking Gardens Block” at the
Molbak Plant Farm south of Woodinville for additional production
of the world renowned Wrecking
Yard Gold. All fellow Rotarians are invited to this ‘once
in a lifetime’ event! Hugo also listed other upcoming events:
1.
July
26th & 27th, Woodinville Wine Country
will hold its first annual ‘wineries’ music concert event
and Woodinville Rotary has enthusiastically agreed to be a
supporting partner to this event.
2.
August
24th – August 31st, Cruisin’
with Marv
3.
October
4th , Our culminating “Wine & Shine”
charitable event at the Meydenbauer
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With that, Hugo introduced the chair for our “Wine &
Shine” event this year, Eric G.
Eric gave us a little history on the event. Darryl
E. was the 1st auction chair, held in
conjunction with the Northshore Rotary Club; the goal for
our first auction on our own was to raise $10,000 and
$15,000 was raised. This year, our goal is a little higher, $155,000 net to the community! Our
Rotary has pledged $75,000 to the sports field
campaign. At this point, hissoner Rick gave an overview on
the park and what it means to Woodinville. Banner Bank has
signed on again as a community service partner for this
event. Eric updated us on the committee chairs and
recapped all the upcoming events. Though
the task is daunting, this writer has complete faith that
we will accomplish our goal…and some! Godspeed, Eric G!
Well
folks, I’ve come to the end again. It certainly has been
nice being back in these pages. Thanks for browsing. Oh, I
almost forgot. GO Seahawks and GO Colts! |
Wine'n Shine Chair Eric Greenwood and Coach Rick Pisani
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- - - Respectfully submitted by Alan Nelson
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