Packages for Santa: Don't be left out of the Gift Exchange! Ms. Claus issued a special request of Rotarians this week -- urging each to wrap and bring a white, grey or green elephant gift to be exchanged at Santa's visit to the club Tuesday. A bit early again this year. Ms. Claus asks that these choice gift items be brought the morning of the meeting.

Membership invites: The Board has voted to extend invitations of membership to three potential members, including Laurie Gerrard of Northshore YMCA (Erv DeSmet sponsor); Dawn Schink, a contracts officer with Puget Sound Energy (Tana Baumler sponsor); Ed McKellips, who has visited with Norm Noble (Steve Dolan sponsor). The membership committee will meet with each candidate and invite each to attend meetings to get acquainted with our dynamic and congenial gaggle of Rotarians.

Holiday Party photo gallery: For Snappy's array of photos from Crystal Lake Clubhouse, check out --  http://gallery.me.com/woodinvillerotary

Exchange student experiences:  To make Pauline Robin's stay with Woodinville Rotary a most memorable and worthy experience, Rotarians need to be reminded that sharing your and your family's time with Pauline is important to extending our family of Rotary. As an example, the club president and first lady plan to invite Pauline for an outing next month to the Seattle Art Museum where Pauline has expressed an interest in seeing the Gauguin exhibit. Surely you'll have an idea to share with Pauline and do not hesitate to ask her what she has on her list of things to do while she is here with us.

Annual election of officers:  The nominating committee will present the following slate of officers for club operations between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The election will be conducted at the December 20 meeting of the club. Although a spirited contest is expected for the office of past president, the committee proposes the following: President, Greg Riggs; President-elect, Eric Greenwood; Vice President, Becky Clark; Secretary, Roger Martindill; Treasurer, Mike Visse; Past President, John Hughes. Nominations will be taken from the floor. The nine directors serving on the club's board of directors are appointed by the President.

Director appointments:  The recent approval of new bylaws created three new director positions. Appointed to handle this important work will be Greg Gratz, community service; David Landau, international service; Becky Clark, vocational service. The president is seeking a member to succeed Becky in her previous role as public relations director. All will serve until the end of June, 2012.

Anniversary party January 31:  Clear the night of Tuesday, January 31 on your calendar to help our club celebrate our 25th anniversary. The Board has voted to return to Crystal Lake Clubhouse that night for dinner and entertainment and an enjoyable time celebrating one another and the many accomplishments of Woodinville Rotary. The planning committee includes Tana Baumler, Eric Greenwood, Jeff Lair, Gordy Green, and David Landau. Thanx for volunteering. More details later on cost, guests, menu etc., but please make every effort to attend.

Programs for 2012: Got an idea for a program you would like to see at a Rotary meeting in 2012? Jorge Gonzalez is coordinating the schedule and will welcome suggestions. On January 10, for example, we will hear from returning Ambassadorial Scholar Sasha Anderson who has spent a year of study in India. On January 3, we'll get an update on happenings at the Maltby Food Bank and their plans to expand.

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Operation Warm Setup Team