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2010-11
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Everything pointed to a great meeting, first because it was one of
the first sunny mornings in a very long time and then because it was
our new president’s first meeting. The expectations were high,
during his campaign now President Erv promised a whole bunch of
stuff, now we will see if can deliver on his promises; my view is
that he will but then of course I am bias since I campaigned hard on
his behalf in hopes of getting a job in his administration which I
now have, more on this later.
At the (wimpy) sound of the bell all of us ran to the food table as
usual but to our surprise when we went to sit down there were no
tablecloths! I know for sure that President Erv had nothing to do
with it because I have a transcript of every campaign speech and he
never talked about saving money to make up for loss membership, he
in fact promised to increase it and I am sure that no new
prospective member would have been impressed by having to eat in a
table with no table cloth.
Linda Hendrickson led us in the Flag Salute and President Erv
conducted the Rotary Choir with instruments and all to “Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star” that with some practice in time we may be able
deliver an acceptable version of it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twinkle_Twinkle_Little_Star).
Larry Duffield is in serious need to find a host family for
our exchange student scheduled to arrive from Switzerland
towards the end of August and to this effect he made a
compelling request for a family in Woodinville to take this
young man for the first three months of his stay. Privately
Larry told me that in case no one volunteers he is prepared
to drop the x-student off at the front door of the house of
one of our members living in Woodinville, ring the doorbell
and take off running, the same way people dispose of
kittens.
President Erv gave us a preview of the upcoming programs that
promise to be exciting and informative with a good mix of topics of
interest to all of us, check the weekly and sometimes not so often
Weekly Newsletter for details.
Eric Greenwood gave us an update of our upcoming auction which can
be summarized by saying that we need procurement and rears to fill
the seats, other than that “all is great”.
John Abbott informed us that the program of July 20 will be about a
project for a bread oven in Fiji.
“Building Character”
Rotary themes for the reminder of the year: August - Membership
September – New Generation
October – Vocational Service
November – Foundation
December – Operation Warm
The Mayor of Grace declared that he “will take back Woodinville” and
that once he does his first order of business will be to change the
date of the parade.
Jay Fiske suggested that in order to bring some laughter to the
meetings a member will be selected “at random” to tell a joke or
funny story. Larry Duffield was prompt to volunteer the first story
that he claimed was very funny. Evan suggested a $5.00 waiver in
lieu of a joke which he paid. Grace Viticulturalist
Max Zellweger reported that the weeds at the Grace Town Vineyards
Rotarian Block at the Molbak’s Plant Farm are all gone thanks to
Rotary friend Tom Quigley and his group of hard working people.
Linda Hendrickson suggested that to recognize this good deed we
present Tom a bottle of Cuervo Gold.
Julian Denes was
recognized with a SO for his accomplishment, he participated in an
Ironman in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho finishing in 36th place
out of 2000 and some participants, he was in 800th place
after the swim, 2nd place after the bike ride. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironman_triathlon)
Chris Boland and this writer were anointed by President Bronco to Sergeant At Arms for July and Czar of all Czars respectively.
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