Soundings (7/26/11)
Visiting Rotarians: Jeanne McGee
Guests: Christine had a guest (Jason the food & bev. manager at Bellweather Hotel), Lesa had a guest, Sue Sharp had a guest (a WWU intern at St. Lukes).
Announcements
Brewers by the Bay - Steve Brummel reported the event had a fantastic outcome, great weather, special thanks to the org committee, and many others who contributed to the cause. Don't yet know the numbers but it looks like they will be bigger than past years! Anna recognized the new members who agreed to cook at the grill.
Anna reported on our club's initiative to sponsor a Rotaract club (college age young adults).
Denise report on Bellingham Bay Rotary Foundation total contribution for first half of 2011 has been $12K to date, which puts the new fund's total at over $150K.
Bucks in the Bay
- Lance complimented Steve for working at Brewers the day after his wedding, and Todd for working on his wedding annivesary!
- Leena plugged the upcoming Boys&Girls Club golf tournament Aug 5 at Lake Padden, $100 per person includes cart and lunch. Raffle tix are $10/ea.
- Brent Walker talked about Brewers;
- Donna Edquist saw a Katy Perry and a Bill Medley concert (not appearing together), attended Steve Brummel's wedding, then Brewers, so it's been an AWESOME week!
- Harold Scott worked ticket-taker at Brewers, told a funny story;
- Mark Turner worked the grill, had fun, some missed meetings while travelling up and down the coast;
- Steve Swan said he heard comments that Brewers is the best beer-tasting event around, also WWU was rated best places to work;
- Patty Imhof was out in the islands over the weekend at a groundbreaking for new Peacehealth hospital Friday Harbor;
- Mary Humphries had a great time at Brewers, also birth of her first granddaughter!
- Jim Johnson $100 for foundation, missed meeting while on five-week road trip as far east as Wisconsin visiting family, also some varmint hunting;
- Eddie Hansen great week attending Kenny Chesney concert, Steve's wedding was incredible, WWU catering served fabulous food;
- Steve Brummel so glad the weather cooperated for his wedding and Brewers;
- Denise's husband turning 50 today, enjoyed pouring beer, and said she has been hired at Natures Path as HR director!
- Debbie Kiene had fun at Brewers, she is also helping with the Boys&Girls Club golf tournament selling $10 raffle tickets;
- Stan Dyer congratulated Steve, $105 to the Foundation;
- John Templeton had fun setting up for Brewers;
- Glen Groenig been feeling like Eeyore for the past week.