The meeting was called to order by President Al Marsh.

 

In view of the outstanding work of our chefs in preparing excellent omelets for us, President Marsh led a big round of applause for our chefs.

          

Our speaker for the meeting was Larry Francois, Northshore School Superintendent.  He spoke about the Northshore School District February 9, 2010 special election.  This will be an all-mail ballot election.  Ballots will be mailed on or about January 22, 2010, and they must be returned by February 9, 2010.

    

Larry Francois and former school board chair Cathy Swanson

There are three major components of this bond election.  One component is for Capital Projects Bond.  The second feature is the Renewal Education Operations Support Levy.  The third component is the Renewal School Technology Levy which would maintain and enhance classroom technology to support student learning.

 

The Renewal Education Operation Support Levy provides twenty percent (20%) of the district’s budget for daily operation and educational programs.  The Capital Projects Bond would continue the district’s long-range facilities plan to maintain and renovate aging schools and provide key infrastructure support.

 

After our speaker finished, there was a report by Charlie Russell on Operation Warm.  This was a big success, and nearly 500 children now have warm coats to get them successfully through the winter months.

 

Cougars Surrender

There was a presentation of the famous Apple Cup trophy to the supporters of the Washington Huskies.  Chris Boland did not appear overjoyed at having to present this trophy to the Husky supporters.

 

The Sergeant at Arms did a magnificent job in extracting funds from our members. 

 

Raffle Results.  There was no big winner of the elusive “marble.” 

 

          RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 15^th day of December, 2009.

 

                                                                                                                                            

                                                          Ervin A. DeSmet

                                                          Rotary Reporter For The Day