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From the Desk of Rotary Reporter Ace Clark

Meeting of December 20

Twas a few days before Christmas and all through the Grange, Rotarians brought gifts for the purpose of Exchange . .. .and exchange they did (and borrowed and stole and mooched) but more on that later..

We delightfully welcomed many family members including Olivia and Quinn Visse, Matthew Hopkins, Haley and Robert Bylin, Olivia Banks and Mr. and Mrs. Claus and a few of their Helpers!

Our President was pleased and honored to announce that the Woodinville Rotary Club has received a District Simplified Grant, in the amount of $3,500. This is the first ever received in the Club’s 25-year history and is actually a matching grant. The funds are slated to be applied toward the improvements for the north portion of the Rotary Community Park. A Standing O was given to the grant writing team of Tim House, Susan Webster and Greg Riggs.

Rotary Youth Exchange Aficionado, Mr. Larry Duffield, was pleased and honored to announce that, for the first time ever, a SAS (Secondary Academy of Success) student will be the outbound Rotary Student for the coming academic school year. Madison’s destination is not yet known, but Larry will keep us apprised.

All present were treated to an incredible Buche de Nod, which was created and crafted by Pauline Robin. It was incredibly fresh, light and delicious . . .as only the French can do. Thank you, Pauline!

Next on the agenda, very quickly due to the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the distance, the following individuals were proposed for board positions for the year beginning in July, 2012:

President Greg Riggs

Vice President Becky Clark

Secretary Roger Martindill

Treasurer Mike Visse

President Elect Eric Greenwood

Immediate Past President Erv DeSmet made a motion to accept the above-mentioned nominations. Gray Whitsell seconded the motion. The “ayes” carried the motion.

At that very moment, the sound of many hooves was heard on the roof of the Grange Hall and what do our wondering eyes should appear but Santa and some not-so-little- Rain Dears. And, as usual, Max won the first number to pull a gift out of the bag! He even has a corner on the Santa Claus market! Unbelievable! At the end of the day, Tom Quigley ended up with the “stupid purse” (someone else’s words, not mine), Doc Marsh ended up with a dead chicken and little Robert Bylin ended up with the perfect Whirly Beanie Hat. Santa is good.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, I am signing off.

Ace (aka Becky Clark)