Maltby Bill covers the Evergreen presentation

President Chris Boland called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM. Jay Fiske and daughters Alexis and Regan led the Club in the Pledge of Alliance. Vicki gave the Invocation and Al Marsh lead the group sing of “Rain City Lament” about the lack of sunshine in the Seattle area.

Guests were Cathy Swanson (Woodinville Citizen of the Year), Ed Todd (Northshore Public Education Foundation) and Susan Stoltzfus, Northshore School District communications director. Children attending the meeting with fathers were

Alexis and Regan Fiske, and Matthew Hopkins.

Jon Bylin introduced Cathy Swanson as the Woodinville Citizen of the Year. Cathy requested the $1,000 prize to be equally divided between the Northshore Scholarship Foundation and Northshore Public Education Foundation.

Cherry Tinker introduced Steve Brown, the CEO of Evergreen Healthcare, as the program speaker. The title of his presentation was “Exceptional Care for Exceptional Communities”. Evergreen opened in 1972 and has grown to be a 275 bed Hospital Medical Center with healthcare services that include medical groups, home care, hospice and many other services. He provided a brief history, growth plans, touched on research studies, future facility expansions and discussed medical and economic trends.

Roger Martindill presented blue badges to 3 red badge Rotarians –Fred Kempe, Cherry Tinker and Alex Racz and welcomed them to the club. Present Boland lead the membership in pledging support of the new members.

Francia shared pictures of the Senior Prom held at the Seattle Aquarium with dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

Club announcements were:

· Open House at the Woodinville Fire Department Friday May 15 at 11:30AM – 1:00PM.

· Scholarship Recognition Breakfast next Tuesday May 19 at the Northshore Senior Center. Volunteers, be there at 6:00AM. No regular Tuesday morning Rotary meeting.

· Triple Door/SAS event May 26, travel by luxury bus and have a great evening.

· Daryl Eckland requested that each members bring a bottle of wine to the May 26 Tuesday meeting for the July 7 Installation Dinner.

· Board Meeting at 9:00AM at Banner Bank.

Two birthday boys, Bill Schink turned 70 and Mike Visse was a lot younger. Life is good for both.

Erv DeSmet , the Sergeant of Harm, evoked the name of D.K. Lee, Rotary International President, to justify his creative but capricious and arbitrary application of fines which included:

Bob Rosso for “female overload” at his table

Larry Duffield a new car happy tax. Note: Jorge generously paid the fine.

Steve Brown wanted to be fined and was

Roger Stark a new car tax

Happy $’s included David Landau and Mary Jane for 31 years of marriage; Larry Duffield back from surgery, appreciated all the get well cards, will attend the 24 hours at LeMans and his second son is getting married; Bob Rosso praised the Evergreen Hospital and its staff; Jay Soloff’s daughter Leah has taken a position with a New York fashion PR firm and will be working at their Los Angeles office; and Rorry’s daughter Colette got her Learners Permit, so be warned.

The “Green” marble pot stood at $148; however, Bill Gowin was unable to draw the winner.

REMINDER, 1) next week Northshore Scholarship Recognition breakfast with volunteers arriving at 6:00AM at the Northshore Senior Center, 2) for May 26 Rotary Meeting bring a Washington Wine for the July 7 Installation Dinner, and 3) get those Auction Procurement Forms/items turned in.

Maltby Bill, Humble Correspondent

Check out Woodinville Rotary Trivia ! It's new. It's challenging. Check out this international project report

Next Reporter:
Eric Greenwood
May 19 Breakfast