Tattler Newsletter June 1, 2020 (Jun 01, 2020)

June 1, 2020 7th VIRTUAL MEETING

Opening :

The pre-meeting “social time” commenced at 1215 with a book review provided by John Harris. “The Soul of America” is by noted historian Jon Meacham and is quite relevant to today’s protests and backlashes. Meacham notes that most presidents have risen to meet the events and challenges of their times and he remains optimistic that the nation will follow their “better angels.”

President Cathy opened the 7^th “virtual” RCOB meeting at 1230. (Ed. note-she’s getting quite good at muffling the bell after ringing it). John Harris played The Star-Spangled Banner. Debbi Ahl provided the empathy-themed invocation.

Announcements

Music Committee Chairman John Dunne requested patriotic photos which could be used to highlight future musical performances.

Mark Knittel advised that a Zoom tutorial, created by Shauna Naf, is available via PDF.

President Cathy is welcoming proposals for the upcoming ski trip.

The pres also hoped the funding for the RCOB major project in association with The Opportunity Council would reach $100,000. Seeing that the amount was close, the following volunteered to make an additional contribution to reach the goal: Cathy Buckley, Frank King, Chuck Snyder, Mark Knittel, Dick Tucker, Teri Treat, Jan & DC, Bob Morse and Steve Ban. They also nominated sponsor Steve Adelstein to pay all shortage in his absence. Thank all of you!

Jack Mulhern provided another “gem of humor” to bring the business portion of the meeting to a close.

We are looking for Website sponsors for the next Rotary year starting July st. It is a great opportunity to advertise your business and support Rotary. $350.00 for the year. Please check out the current sponsors on our website by going to bellinghamrotary.org on the home page. If you "click" on a sponsor it will take you to their website. It also shows up in the tattler. Contact Sandee is interested.

All Rotary meetings will be held Virtually on Zoom until further notice due to Covid-19 social distancing. You can look for an email from Sandee each week prior to the Monday 12:30 meeting (you can start logging in at 12:15 for short socializing) with the link for that privacy protected meeting. If you have not done so please, download the Zoom app on your computer (you need a camera and microphone on it), ipad or phone. There is no cost to you. If you do not have either, you can also call in. On the invitation there are US phone numbers you can call and enter the meeting ID number also indicated on the invitation.

HERE ARE NEW ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS

RCOB has now set up a Venmo account for ease in payment of Happy Bucks, Minister of Fun, Dues or donations to the club. Our account is @RCOB-Bellingham. If you do not have a Venmo account you can set up an account with your computer then download the app. on your phone (just Goggle "Venmo" and you will find all the information you need) You then attach it to a debit or credit card (a fee on your end) or attach to your checking account at no cost. Payment will be sent directly to the RCOB checking account. When you use it for the first time it may ask you the last 4 digits of the RCOB phone number which is 5532. Give Sandee a call if you need help.

Major Project Proposals Needed - Deadline Extended to 7/31/20:

The virus has affected our usual process for getting our Major Project Proposals in. Hopefully this odd time has given you time to take a look around and see what needs to be done!

The Major Project selection committee would like to have all proposals submitted by 7/31/20. Major Project Criteria

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Website and Phone App instructions:

Here is a tutorial on how to login for the first time. (Click here) In order to login you need to know your user name and password in your Clubrunner account. The user name is Yourfirstname.Lastname.264 unless you have changed it. Example: Sandra.Lindhout.264 The password is initially set by clubrunner at 264 unless you have changed it. Sandee can see your Username from my computer but not the password. She can also change your password for you from her computer at your request if you run into problems.

Once you have originally created your User Name and Password you can download the ClubRunner Mobile app on your phone:

iphones https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/clubrunner/id434696377?mt=8

Androids https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doxess.clubrunnermobile

Here is a link for you to take a look at the app:

https://www.clubrunnersupport.com/article/1399-video-clubrunner-mobile-app-for-clubs-district

Please contact Sandee at 360-734-5532 or rcob@comcast.net if you run into any trouble.

Guests:

We were visited by Former member Dale Rings

Jen Moehl introduced her baby Chloe and sister Kristin Moehl,

Student Award guests are listed in the program information.

Program:

School Scholarship Awards:

Kim Perry summarized the various scholarships provided by the RCOB and Megan Stanfield coordinated the talks by those students who could participate.

Michael Mischaikow Scholarship - Administered by the Whatcom Community Foundation Dollars for Scholars– Japnit Malhi

RCOB Foundation Scholarships - Administered by the Whatcom Community Foundation Dollars for Scholars

Outstanding Academic Achievement – Marni Aosved with father Joel Aosved

Best Student Overall – Anishka Duggal

Outstanding Academic Achievement – Adele Ericksen with her mom Tasha

Vocational Excellence – Hailey Gallatin with parents Faith & Mark

Most Improved – Jonathan Garfia

Vocational Excellence – Reese Gillespie with mom Diane

Most Improved – Katauna Loeuy

Most Improved – Sasha Mackey

Best Overall – Nathaniel Mertens

Vocational Excellence – Finnian Towle

Administered by Bellingham Technical College

Billee & Herb Ershig Scholarship – Rudie Davis, Angela Henderson, (Nadia) Nadezhda Manita

RCOB Endowment – Gaurav Bhanot (Accounting)

D.C. Morse Memorial Scholarship – Karly Faricy, Lhiam Herwill, Robert Johnson

Douglas Blair Memorial Scholarship – Byron Devoe

Administered by WWU

RCOB Endowment with WWU Scholarship – Jennifer Escobar Lopez

Congratulation to all these recipients!

Needless to say, but I will anyway, these young people deserve recognition and support. They will be the change makers in the future.

Dr. Gary Goldfogel weekly update: Please see below documents Gary referred to:

https://www.aei.org/carpe-diem/map-of-the-day-us-population-divided-by-one-thirds-of-covid-deaths/

https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVIDMapb.png

Happy June Rotary Anniversaries!



Bob Diehl Member since 1965	Mike Plenkovich Member since 1986	Fred Kaiser Member since 1987	Bob Sytsma Member since 1988	Tim Farris Member since 1998

Ken Marzocco Member since 1999	Rob Westford Member since 2005	Steve Gray Member since 2014	Rick Kaiser Member since 2014	Chris Lyddan Member since 2015

		Jen Moehl Member since 2017