Soundings (2/8/11)

Posted by Stowe Talbot 
 
 

Flag Salute and Invocation by Glendine Barley

Visiting Rotarians: Martin Howard (LaConner)

Guests: Jody Biermann, and three from the Imhof/Kimberly clan (George, Courtney...?)

Bill's Rotary trivia: Port of Al Aqeba, coastal town in the far south of Jordan, strategically important as the country's only seaport on the Gulf of Al Aquba.

Announcements:

Rotary board meeting tomorrow! 7:30am at Talbot Company office 2200 Rimland Dr.

Orphalee will be sending out invoices soon.  Please consider giving something to RI Foundation, even if it's only a few dollars.  If everyone gives, our club will receive the "100% Participation" designation.

Marla Sanger: We are still seeking two candidiates to attend RYLA (here in Whatcom County) this Spring. If you know someone who might be interested in this wonderful opportunity please see the information send in yesterday's Email. Questions? Call me at 360.540.6883. Thank you!

Whatcom County North Rotary Club would like to invite everyone to their annual fundraiser "Be My Valentine Dance" this Saturday, Feb. 12th, from 7-11pm at the Dakotka Creek Church (8732 Blaine Rd).  Music by Gailen Ludtke and the Lug Nuts. BYOB.  Mixers and snacks will be provided. Tickets $20/ea available through Rick Staeb at 734.5082 or rickstaeb@barontele.com

Ski to Sea team?  Anyone interested in forming a "B'ham Bay Rotary" team for this year's race?  Chris White and Stowe Talbot are in.  We need 6 more bodies.

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Bryant E cancelled his trip to see his college alma mater due to inclement weather in the Mid-West, took his wife to El Gaucho instead!
  • Steve Spitzer had surgery on his rotator cuff, and proud bucks for son the mountain guide/skier www.snowrockandiceadventures.com, and his daughter expecting another baby!
  • Leena K missed meetings, SJH Emergency room does a great job, a promotiona at work!
  • Brent Walker was in AZ for conference, his cousin there worked for Rep. Gabby Giffords and was one of those shot (but recovered);
  • Rod Bring missed meetings, attended daughter's birthday in Seattle, and had a new grandson named Miles Thomas;
  • Donna E $50 to Foundation, 100 year birthday of Ronald Reagan;
  • Matt Rose $ for fishing derby Orcas Is with Shannon T, did not win but had good time;
  • Mary H $50 for a birthday!
  • Mimi $ for Foundation, also acknowledged Ronald Reagan, new granddaughter Annabelle!
  • Steve K $62 for a birthday!
  • Mike Hammes' daughter had a 16th birthday and so she is a new driver!

Sergeant at Arms by Patti Imhof
Superbowl trivia

Program
Mike Kirkland introduced Karen Ssebanakitta, director of the new Hospice Care program.  Karen gave an update on the Hospice House, and thanked our club for all our support, infact our club was one of the first commitments to get the project started.  Also many of our members personally gave a lot of effort to the project.  The Hopsice House currently has 12 rooms and provides a venue for terminally ill patients to experience a serene and dignified death, with 24/7 care.  77 patients have already been served. 

Respectfully committed,
Stowe Talbot