Soundings 6/1/2010

Posted by Christopher White 
 
 
Flag Salute & Invocation by Steve Beringer         

Visiting Rotarians: Bob Lilly & Anne Jones

Guests: Jim brought his friends visiting from France, Pierre and Francine, and Stan brought Amanda McClure

Announcements

Eddie said June 8th is our Rotary golf day at noon at Padden. You can buy golf/lunch, or lunch only. There will be NO MEETING at Northwood Hall that day!

We need more volunteers at Brewers by the Bay. Please sign up for a shift!!

Chris reminded us of the volunteering opportunity at the Hospice House on Saturday June 26th from 10AM to 2PM.  We will be able to assist in painting, cleaning and landscaping the admin building. 

 

Bucks in the Bay

  • Lynn was thankful for the rebuilding of his Ferndale facility.  Congratulations Lynn!!
  • Eddie took a vote on the summer crab feed which will be at his house this year and had a great time with family in Palm Springs
  • Pete shared he has a new grandchild
  • Curtis told us how not to check an awning for water buildup
  • Steve is traveling to Chicago, Orlando and Hartford.  His son is leading a trip up Denali and a daughter is graduating from WSU with Veterinary degree.  Oh yeah, he turned 60 too!!
  • Dick was down in Palm Springs and had a great time, didn't see Eddie either
  • Stu's dad had open heart surgery and is recovering
  • Mary's daughter is graduating from high school
  • Bill Gorman was in NY with Lynn for Boys & Girls Club event
  • Bill Boyd's Ski to Sea team did well finishing 1st and was a proud papa
  • Steve celebrated WWU's Womens Crew 6th straight title
  • Anna was thankful for all of the beer drinkers at the Ski to Sea beer garden
  • Mayor Dan was still sore from his Ski to Sea experience, but team did very well
  • John reminded everyone what open heart surgery really means

    • Sergeant at Arms by Matt Rose
    Fines for Ken Oplinger for no Ski to Sea happy bucks, extreme dentists, anyone that has not bought  Brewers by the Bay tickets.  Matt brought text message trivia flashcards. 

     

    Program

    Mary Humphries & Brad Tuininga  - Bellingham Technical College

    Mary has been raising funds for BTC for 3 ½ years.  State funding for BTC is down 20% despite enrollment being up 20%.  Their funding is based on # of enrolled students however the enrollment numbers that are used are several years old thus BTC underfunded.   They have a reserve that has been instrumental in retaining staff and sustaining programs. 

    BTC has open enrollment meaning students must pass minimum reading, writing and math standards.  There is a diverse student population with the average age being 28.  BTC offers 34 programs and certificates.

    Mary and Brad are excited about the new Campus Center which will be 70,000 square feet and hold a new library, bookstore, student union and several classrooms.  There are a number of ways to contribute to BTC, please contact Mary or Brad for more info.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Chris White