Soundings (8/23/11)

Posted by Stowe Talbot 
 
 
 Flag Salute and Invocation by Steve Swan

Visiting Rotarians: None

Guests: Lesa's friend Susie, Mimi's friend Lauri Rule from La Joya, Christine's friend Chritine Martin (owner of Zazen spa).
 
Induction of new member: Ken Oplinger introduced John Barry, recent graduate of "Leadership Whatcom", works at Logos Software, graduate of Trinity Western College. 
 
Anna has dedicated some money to Food Bank ($700?) so we are this month's sponsor of milk for the Food Bank. 

Announcements: 
The 22nd annual Viking Night Dinner and Sports Auction, presented by KeyBank, will take place Thursday, Sept. 15, at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the Western Washington University campus.
Tonja reported that she will be attending "Remembering 911" on September 10th and 11th in Burlington (Skagit Vally Community College), David Vale world premier of his new requiem. Many other aspects to the event.  Tonja encourages everyone to attend.
Anna reported update on the formation of a proposed Rotaract club for Bellingham. 
Leadership Institute Conference is on September 24, 2011. Our club would like to have 2 or 3 attendees if anyone is interested. Contact Anna.
 

 Bucks in the Bay

  • Tim McEvoy had a great week in Seattle, son's wedding!
  • Lynn Templeton, three-y-o grandson is a Husky in the making;
  • Henry Kloss went to Winnipeg, exchanged flags with a club there;
  • Eddie went to Desolation Sound had great fun with several other families there;
  • Shannon Terril successful fishing trip with dad, some birthdays and wedding anniversary;
  • Scot celebrated 5 yr wedding anniversary;
  • Mimi Ferlin for missed meetings, cruised in the Gulf Islands; 
  • Curtis Dye wedding anniversary, trip to East Coast (daughter starting at Emery University) 
  • Frank Zurline paid up his dues
  • Tonja Myers announced produced of the Tempist this weekend at Firehouse in Fairhaven;
  • Doug Wight played some golf at Golfun at Homestead last week, upcoming Hospice Pro-Am tourney on Friday;
  • Catherine R-A teenage kids, saw Kiss and Poison and Motley Crew! 
  • Orphalee is still younger than Curt Smith;
  • Tim Krell happy he was born in NE but not living there, recently was there to see family;
  • Stan $163 for Foundation, for his age, 29 wedding anniversary,  51 years in Rotary, and Orphalee's birthday!
  • John Barry with a few bucks.

Sergeant at Arms by Jane Carten

Fines for Dennis's orange tie, Terry Brown for Zervas party and a fire in his driveway, Mimi, Mike Hammes for some infractions, Eddie as bad influence, Catherine R-E, John Templeton's earring business, Tim Krell almost ate a steak with Warren Buffett, Tim McEvoy's marine fuel business, no Rotary pins.

Program

Dennis introduced Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive.  Explained his job.

County Executive.  39 counties in WA, only ?  have elected county o - county council  is part time job, but executive is full time.  Unlike a Mayor, the CE does not appoint all is admin staff... So position requires working with people.   

The former model pre-1978 (three elected  commissioners) was more expeditious, but less democratic.

As a county on the international border makes our tax rates higher.  Pete wants us to get a great share of federal dollars.