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Rotary Club of Bellingham Tattler
OCTOBER 19, 2026
Tattler Reporter:  Catherine Riordan
Tattler Editor:  Catherine Riordan
Photographer: Mike Diehl
DR. JAMES SCRIBNER MD
Lessons From the Emergency Room: How to Never Need Me

OPENING WELCOME:

President-Elect George Halsell………………………..

Guests:
 

Marty Haines introduced his wife Gail

George Halsell introduced his wife Melanie

Bellingham Senior Center guests Kate Dowling, Capital Campaign Mgr.  and Chris Orr, Exec. Director of the Whatcom Council on Aging (WCOA)

Club Events and Committee Announcements

Member Service Recognition recipient this week is Justin Guillory, President of Whatcom Community College, and a distinguished leader in higher education. Currently, he is serving as a RCOB board member and an occasional Minister of Fun.  Justin was a member of RCOB from 2013-2017 and rejoined us in 2025. Whatcom Community College has been the host for RCOB meetings and for that we are very grateful.  

 

EVENTS:

Mountain Film fundraiser 

November 7th at 7:00 pm 

Whatcom Community College - Syre Theater.

Tickets are $25 plus a processing fee.  www.MountainfilmOnTourBellingham.com

Films, Food & Beverage and Silent Auction

Chief organizer Shauna Naf announced that every member of the Club needs to help put on this event if it is going to be successful. She handed out a sheet listing the various necessary tasks and asked each of us to fill one out and return it to her. We already have four sponsors, but need more, as well as items for the Silent Auction. 

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Weekly Payment Reminder
VENMO:
@RCOB- Bellingham.
Give Sandee a call if you need help. 360-734-5532.
 
CASH / CHECK:
Yes, we still take these and saving on fees is appreciated.
 
MAIN PROGRAM:
Dr. James Scriber MD
Lessons From the Emergency Room: How to Never Need Me

Mark Knittel introduced 


 

 

 


 

Closing:

 

 

Music led by George Halsell
Paul Grey - Invocation

New Senior Center Meeting Room in Ball Room

The Tour begins

Kitchen

Board Room

Potential Future Design

Thank You to our Sponsors:
David Blair
360-739-5200
Dab@DunhamCellars.com
Teri Treat
Managing Partner
360-746-8597
Steve Gray
VP Senior Real Estate Loan Officer
NMLS#107828
360-920-1805
Steve.Gray@PeoplesBank-WA.com
Nathan Twining
Principal Financial Advisor
360-714-1234
Nathan.Twining@FinancialPlanInc.com
 
Upcoming Events
Dr. James Scribner, MD - Lessons from the E.R.
Oct 19, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Teri Bryant - B'ham Homeless Update
Oct 26, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
RCOB Focus Meeting
Nov 02, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Mountainfilm On Tour - Bellingham
Nov 07, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Mountainfilm On Tour 2026
Nov 07, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (UTC-08:00)
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JACK WESTFORD
56 years of Service
 
LARRY HALGEN
47 years of Service
LOCH TRIMINGHAM
46 years of Service

ANN JONES

Honorary Member

39 Years of Service

TERI TREAT

37 Years of Service

TOM GRINSTAD

31 Years of Service

ROLAND TRENOUTH

21 Years of Service

JOHN PEDLOW

17 Years of Service

SCOTT WILSON

13 Years of Service

GEORGE HALSELL

12 Years of Service

WARD NAF

6 Years of Service

BOB KUENZEL

3 Years of Service

October Birthdays -
Celebrate in Style!

  • James Lemerond
  • Paul Grey
  • Mike Diehl
  • Del VandeKerk
  • George Halsell
  • John Huntley
  • Bill Day
  • Tim Farris
Got Your Rotary Apparel?
RCOB apparel, including polo shirts, dress shirts, vests and hats is now available.  These are items that every Club member simply must have in his/her wardrobe! Besides looking great, Club members will be contributing to branding for the RCOB as well as supporting our Club's Foundation, which will receive part of the proceeds.
 
Click on the button below for the the clothing catalogue, with the Order Form on the last page.  Fill out the order form, turn it into Vinson Latimore at a meeting or email a scanned copy to embroidery@choicesscrubs.com. 
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