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With President Rick off for a week of
skiing, President-elect Chris presided over the festivities and
opened the meeting at 7:30AM.
John Creason led us in the flag salute, Terry Jarvis led
a group invocation, Al Marsh “winged” the morning song with
a zippy rendition of Zip-a-dee-do-dah.
Erv
DeSmet introduced the guests. Sharon McCain and Patricia
Gustafson from Northshore Senior Center.
The Center will hold a fund raiser on April 26, 2008 and
requested we save the date on our calendars.
Rebecca Porter from Bothell H.S. requested us to
participate in hearing and critiquing senior culminating
projects – a graduating requirement.
This is a great experience and those interested should
contact Rebecca.
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Speaker Kibukowa with leader
Crimson
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The guest speaker was Masaru Kibukowa from
Cascadia Community College International Programs.
The Program involves incoming foreign students and
local students wanting to study abroad.
It activities include recruitment, orientation,
advising, finding housing/host families and etc.
The objective is to focus learning within a global
context. Those interested in being a host family or want
more information on the program,
phone (425) 352-8415. |
| John Creason took the podium for a
classification talk.
He grew up in Southern California, pursuing
chemistry and business, and moving to Washington in 1994.
John is focused on his 12 year old son, snow and
water skiing and growing his fourth business.
A Happy Birthday to Linda Hendrickson.
Life is good with 2 more grand kids, a promotion
and a great family gathering
at Christmas.
Several Happy Dollar announcements.
Jay Fiske was prominently mentioned and quoted in
recent article on auctions.
Gary Whitsell had accolades for the great Valentine's
night event at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. |
John
Creason classified |
The dinner
was donated by the winery and was a major fund-raiser at last
year's Wine'n Shine. Bill Schink thanked the Club for the
Rotary First Harvest Fundraising. Through the efforts of Mike Visse/Loomis Foundation, Becky
Clark/Brittany Park and club donations, the total raised was
$6,667 – great job!!
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 am.
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