Tattler Newsletter June 4, 2018 (Jun 04, 2018)

June 4, 2018

Opening

We were welcomed before the official meeting by the mellifluous sounds of the mighty Rotary Club of Bellingham ukulele orchestra. This group consists of club members plus Judy Coons and Rick Wright (a former member, who has time for playing a shrunken geetar, but not for us).

President Teri welcomed us to the Rotary Club of Bellingham and thanked all who participated in the Memorial Day Parade.

We must get more members involved, maybe a marching kazoo band??

Announcements:

Marty Haines gave an update on the upcoming cruise. Ann Jones is hosting the event for boaters and carpoolers alike. Boaters will leave the harbor around 10:30am. Plan to arrive at Ann’s home around noon at 807 Chuckanut Shore Rd.. Those driving might consider carpools. Meet at Fairhaven Park. Boaters should wear sandals or boots as there is no dock. Haggen is providing sandwich-type picnic food for around $15. Bring spouses and friends. Be looking for a future email with more specific details. Contact Marty to sign-up by email at mghaines3@gmail.com or call him at 360-739-0204. Next Monday, June 11th will be the last day to sign up.

Roster Updates: It is that time of year again to make sure your information and photos are updated for the Roster that will be printed shortly. Please send any updated information or photos to Sandee no later than June 22nd.

Guests of Rotarians:

Lynda Hinton introduced her daughter Kirstin Hunt with Chicago Title

Colleen Baldwin brought Michael Quinn with Samson Homes

Scott Hume introduced Kevin Bedlington with Unpqua Bank

Brian Griffin introduced Judy Coons and former Rotarian, Rick Wright with his Ukulele Group that entertained us today

Eric Richey introduced his wife Quenby Peterson

Greg Baker introduced Ted Mischaikov

Scott Wallace brought former member Dave Bradley

Students of the Year:

Michael K Mischaikow Memorial Scholarship: Greg Baker introduced Abigail Ryan and her father David Ryan

Phil Millard Memorial Athletic Scholarship:

Brahm vanWoerden - Bellingham High School and his parents Trevor and Sarah vanWoerden
Lauren Dodge - Sehome High School and her Mother Jennifer Dodge
Chalae Wolters - Squalicum High School and her parents Brent and Olga Wolters

Rotary Club of Bellingham Foundation Scholarship Program recipients:

Brooke DeBeeld - Best Overall Student from Nooksack Valley High School

Hailey Peterson - Outstanding Academic Achievement from Sehome High School

Erika Singh-Cundy - Outstanding Academic Achievement from Sehome High School

Lucinda Liu - Best Overall Student from Ferndale High School with her parents Lia and Shawn Liu

Zachary Hoyt - Vocational Excellence from Ferndale High School with his parents Todd and Angie Hoyt

Whatcom Community College Scholarship:

Kristina DeKoster introduced by Kathi Hiyane-Brown

Program:

Kathy Hughes, President of the Rotary Club of Bellingham Foundation, started us off by reading a note from a previous recipient of a Rotary Scholarship, Rachel T., who thanked the Club and let us know that it was this scholarship that helped to keep her out of debt.

Michael K. Mischaikow Memorial Scholarship presented by Cathy Buckley. The Michael K. Mischaikow Memorial Scholarship honors former Rotarian and Western Washington University professor Michael K. Mischaikow. Mike originally started an endowment fund at the Foundation to encourage Bellingham Rotarians to assist Russia in its transition to a free democratic society. About three years ago, the Mischaikow family generously agreed to increase the endowment and convert its purpose to scholarship. This award is for an excellent student who is first generation of a foreign-born parent, demonstrating scholastic financial need. Whatcom Dollars for Scholars selected the winner from an identity blind application process
- The Michael K. Mischaikow Memorial Scholarship was presented to Abigail Ryan from Meridian High School. Abigail plans on attending Gonzaga in the fall to study public relations, law and public policy. Her future plans include potentially attending law school.
Phil Millard Memorial Athletic Scholarship presented by Cathy Buckley. The Phil Millard Memorial Athletic Scholarship was instituted in November of 1982 by the Rotary Club of Bellingham to honor the memory of Rotarian son, Phil Millard, who died on October 31, 1982, after suffering injuries in the traditional football game between Sehome and Bellingham High Schools. The scholarship total $2,000 for each student. The Millard family has also generously assured that the scholarships in Phil's honor will now continue into perpetuity. High School Counselors select these awardees, and they may use their award at any school of their choosing.
- Lauren Dodge from Sehome High School plans on attending Baylor University to study political science at the honors college. Lauren enjoyed playing fast pitched softball during her school career.
- Brahm vanWoerden from Bellingham High School will attend Western Washington University and study linguistics in the honor program. Brahm enjoyed playing football, wrestling and running track while in high school.
- Chalae Wolters from Squalicum High School will attend Western Washington University where she will play basketball and pursue a career as a Spanish teacher. Chalae enjoyed volleyball, basketball and track while in high school.
Rotary Club of Bellingham Scholarships presented by Gary Goldfogel. Creating this fund was the Club's Major Project of 2011-2012 and is the current very successful Major Project for our 100^th anniversary this year. Administered by Whatcom Community Foundation through their Whatcom Dollars for Scholars picks the annual awardees to meet criteria established by RCOBF. Awardees choose where they will use their scholarship. We currently offer 10 new scholarships and 3 that are renewable for a second year for $2,000 each to the institute of their choice. Any high school/home school senior in Whatcom County is eligible.
- Hailey Peterson from Sehome High School will attend the University of Washington in the fall and plans on studying premed. She will also play viola in the UW Orchestra.
- Erika Singh-Cundy from Sehome High School will begin her college career at Western Washington University and hopes to transfer to University of Washington. A self-described “math nerd”, Erika will study math and business with the goal of getting her PhD in quantitative finance. Erika will also participate in WWU’s equestrian team.
- Brooke DeBeeld from Nooksack Valley High School will attend Western Washington University and looks forward to studying accounting in WWU’s honors program.
- Lucinda Liu from Ferndale High School will attend the University of Washington as a pre-science student. Lucinda is interested in becoming a pharmacist after working in a pharmacy during a work experience program she participated in.
- Zachary Hoyt from Ferndale High School will attend the Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, Arizona where he looks forward to learning the skills to become a BMW Technician.
Joint Rotary Club of Bellingham Foundation and the Colleges Scholarship presented by Gary Goldfogel. One scholarship each residing at the foundations of WWU, BTC, and WCC. Annual awardees picked by the university and college foundations for use at those schools.
- Kristin De Koster from Whatcom Community College aspires to become an elementary school teacher after she attend bible school and then goes off to study at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cathy Buckley gave a big thank you to all the parents and relatives who support these bright, young students. Paula McCandlis then closed the program by sharing many notes and thanks from previous scholarship recipients. Click here to see thank you's.