Tattler Newsletter June 5, 2017 (Jun 05, 2017)

June 5, 2017

Opening

President Del opened the meeting at 12:30. Don Anderson accompanied us playing the Star Spangled Banner. Andy Day gave the invocation focusing on community service.

Announcements:

It is time to update your Roster information and picture. You can do it yourself in our ClubRunner database or get the information to Sandee

Save the Date for the Rotary Club of Bellingham Centennial Celebration Dinner - September 23, 2017 (click here for additional information)

President Del would like members to fill out a form that will outline their Volunteer hours they do in the Community other than Rotary. Click Here

President Del reminded us that the Rotary Cruise is coming up on June 19^th and will be a charter cruise around Orcas Island with a stop at Jones Island for a BBQ lunch. The cruise will depart the Fairhaven terminal at 9:30AM. Reservations are $87 per person and there is room for a total of 40 people on board. Contact Sandee if you would like to sign-up. If you have signed up please give Sandee your payment for lunch and the cruise prior to the cruise. There are only 8 spots remaining.

Vegas Night 2018 has been changed to Friday, March 2, 2018

New member Jennifer Moehl, proposed by Dominique Zervais, was inducted. She fills the classification “Interior Design.”

Incoming president Teri Treat is forming committees for her term of office. Please let her know if you have a request to serve on a specific committee.

Guests of Rotarians:

Dominiqiue Zervas introduced Felicity Dye and newest member Jennifer Moehl

Kathi Hiyane-Brown brought Sue Cole, Whatcom Community College Executive Director for College Advancement

John Inglis introduced his wife Donna

Andy Day brought Ray Dellecker

Program:

Annual Student Awards

Bob Morse introduced Alice and David Millard

Phil Millard Memorial Athletic Scholarship Award winners:

Koa Hanks from Bellingham High School and his parents Dr. Robert "Von" Hanks and Michelle Hanks

Madeleine "Maddy" Hooker from Sehome High School

Sydney Wong from Squalicum High School and her parents Robin and Thuy Wong

Michael K. Mischaikow Memorial Scholarship recipient Kristen Hewson and her parents Ken and Kelly Hewson

Elisa Brackenhofer recipient of the Rotary Club of Bellingham - Whatcom Community College Scholarship

Booie Borden recipient of the Rotary Club of Bellingham - Bellingham Technical College Scholarship

Rotary Club of Bellingham Foundation Scholarship thru Dollars for Scholars recipients as follows:

Tim Farris introduced guests from Whatcom Dollars for Scholars: Leslie Farris, Rachel Myers, Ken Marshall & Carol Dellecker

Outstanding Academic Achievement Students:

Bryn Burroughs and her mother Karen Burroughs

Katherine Rose and her parents Matt & Sarah Rose

Most Improved:

Kadyn Marshall

Best Overall Student

Emma Clark and her parents Meg Metzger & Doug Clark

Alandra Gonzalez

Those unable to attend were:

Vocational Excellence recipients:

Alberto Milian

Nicholas Bartholmey

Madison Miller

Most Improved Student:

Zachary Sulak

Renewable from 2016:

Brielle Morris - Most Improved

Noah Swanson - Outstanding Academic Achievement

Javier Duarto - Vocational Excellence

The entire program today was honoring the young people who had earned the scholarships. We got to hear only a little about each one. Every student probably had a great tale to tell, but due to time constraints none were told. The Club is investing in the future by helping these students further their education. It is an inspiring day to see these good "kids", a nice contrast to the ordinary news of the day...