Highlights of the district governor's visit Feb. 5  

It was a dark and stormy night, I believe, on January 24, 2008; however, it didn’t seem to matter on February 5, 2008 when members of the Woodinville Rotary Club gathered for their weekly meeting.  No mention was made of the dark and stormy night which allegedly had occurred on January 24^th earlier that same year.

Well, it didn’t take long for everyone to realize that there was “love” in the room because Al Marsh led us on a great song-fest featuring that universally sought-after element we call “love.” 

Asst District Governor Steve Lingenbrink and District Guv Don Gregory were capped!

We had a wonderful talk, very informative, from District Governor, Don Gregory.  He shared with us his dream which resonated with all of us who were there.  He told us about a world without polio, a world where everyone was literate, a world where all people had the opportunity to drink clear water that was free of contaminants, and lastly a world at peace.  

Kaye Peterson presented our club with a plaque to commemorate an immunization project which had recently concluded through the Evergreen Health Hospital Foundation.  She reminded us of the powerful concept of multiplying dollars.  The final total for the project was $48,000.00 which was far in excess of the original amount that was funded at the start of the project.  The plaque is being presented to all of the Rotary clubs in the Evergreen Health Hospital service area.  The idea of the  plaques is to get the Rotary logo out there in the public, and also to remind all Rotarians that we should be very proud of the projects that we do to make this world a better place.

From left, Evergreen Hospital Foundation chair Lucy DeYoung, past prez Gary Whitsell, hospital rep Kay Peterson and semi-retired doc Pisani photogged during presentation..

Birthday Boy John Abbott told us about a very successful year.  He said one of the definite highlights was being able to host our exchange student, Laura, for his four-month portion of the year.

The Sergeant at Arms had a field day with numerous happy dollars flowing into the coffers.  There was one fine levied.  This was for an extraordinary act of multi-tasking at the wheel of her SUV performed by our beloved Susan Webster. 

The Reading of the Thankful Student Letters.  We had the opportunity to listen to some letters of appreciation from various third-graders who had recently received dictionaries. (Above, Becky Clark and Jon Bylin read aloud).

Jay Fiske Contributes His “White Marble Winnings” to Operation Warm.  Jay Fiske contributed his $384.00 “white marble” dollars to Operation Warm.  Well done, Jay!  And good golfing on ya, Mr. Buick Invitational Champion (see $5 brag in Snappy Foto Corner).

John Hughes obtained the attention of President Pisani and announced that this week was marking the 50^th year since he attended his first Rotary meeting.

          RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this             day of February, 2008.

                                                 Ervin A. DeSmet

                Carefully Selected Reporter for the Day

                                         - - - Submitted by Grand Exalted Wine Appreciator Erv DeSmet
                   of the Greater Grace Wine Appreciation Society (pronounced Gee-Gee Waas)