Highlights of the Charter Night kickoff, January 29, 2008  

  Sports a' Field

Dear Fans,

What a wonderful showing of sports enthusiasts, teams and officials for the kick off to the fund raising campaign for the Woodinville Fields project sponsored by the City of Woodinville and Northwest Parks Foundation.  Pre-event energy was at an all time high while all players were “on the field” for this important community event.  Notably, City Council members, Parks and Recreation Director Lane Youngblood, Rotary President Rick Pisani and Campaign Director Suzanne Hart, all present for the kick off for the capital campaign.  Honored guests included major donors from the A List, Woodinville Rotarians and significant others, community leaders and families for a wonderful dinner thanks to Landau Catering and soccer volunteers from Northshore Youth Soccer Association. 

Items from The Capital Campaign shopping list already pre-sold include the Gateway Entrance for $75,000, Field #1 for $50,000, Score Board #1 for $25,000 and Sport Court for $25,000.  All in attendance were encouraged to pledge at a level of support they feel teamed up about.  With many worthwhile items to choose from, Woodinville Rotary Club’s membership will decide from this list.  The club has publicly committed to $75,000 over three years thanks in a large part to our community service partner, Banner Bank. 

If there is any indication to the ultimate success of Woodinville Rotary Club’s upcoming 18^th annual charity event, Wine and Shine, on October 4, 2008 to support the Woodinville Multi-Purpose Sport Fields’ Million Dollar Campaign, the scoreboard reads…Home Run!   

                                                                              - - - Submitted by Susan Webster