Tattler Newsletter April 15, 2019 (Apr 15, 2019)

April 15, 2019

Opening

President Sandy opened the meeting wearing English attire. The singing of God Bless America was accompanied by the Rotary Brass. Nathan Twining gave an invocation flavored with the theme of forgiveness framed with the recent comeback of golfer Tiger Woods.

Announcements:

January dues are overdue!! President Sandy urged members who have not paid to get in their dues. We have already had to pay Rotary International and District Dues on your behalf.

Preparing for next year: Time to update your personal information and photos in the Clubrunner Website. You can Login yourself on bellinghamrotary.org or give your information to Sandee and she will update it for you. Instructions on how to login are on the home page of the website are left column under Website Tutorials.

Major awards nominations are being accepted by the Executive Committee for: the Will J. Griswold Club Service Award; the David C. Morse Sr. Community Service Award; the Michael K. Mischaikow International Service Award and the Karen W. Morse Vocational Service Award. They will be presented at our Changing of the Guard June 24th. Turn in nominations to Executive Committee members Past President Teri Treat, President Sandy McIntire, President-Elect Cathy Buckley and VP Gary Goldfogel. Details are available by Click Here

Rise Against Hunger - April 27th

Paul Grey gave an update of the International Projects Committee. He announced that the committee has designated a dollar-for-dollar match of membership donations by the committee’s funds up to a limit of $5,000 going to the Rise Against Hunger project. He said the goal was to produce 88,000 meals that day. To do that we need money and volunteers. The first order of business is to raise the funds to buy the meals. We are currently only 2/3 of the way there. He urged people to donate if they haven’t already, and to volunteer on the 27^th.

To register or donate here is the link

There will be a Social this Tuesday beginning at 5:15. Location: Illuminati on Hammer Drive. What a success – just ask all who attended. There were some (Prez. Sandy?) who danced on the table…whoever missed it too bad for you.

Dominique Zervas commented on the dedication and generosity of longtime RCOB member Bob Boulé, explaining that a GoFundMe page would is in the process of being created to assist with his legal defense.

Guests of Rotarians:

Rotary Student Recognition Program guests:

Bellingham High School:

Science - Elijah Kongshaug and parents Caren & Lars Kongshaug introduced by Greg Baker

Most Inspirational/Community Service - Hanna McEachern and Mother Eric McEachern introduced by Dale Kinsley

Options High School:

Science - Kai Schenkle and Mother Corina Schenkle and teacher Andrew Berg introduced by Tom Grinstad

Most Inspirational/Community Service - Charlotte Rodriguez, Mother Corrie DenHartog and teacher Jen Reidel introduced by James Pyles

Sehome High School:

Science - Jacob van't Hoog and parents Diana Jocobs and Lucas van't Hoog introduced by Katherine Deets

Most Inspirational/Community Service - Araceli Guzman, Mother Juliana and Sister Hannah introduced by Nancy Jordan

Squalicum High School:

Science - Brendan Engebretson and parents Hilary & Bryant Engebretson introduced by Paul Grey

Most Inspirational/Community Service - Patricia Bazante Solano, her 2 year old son Ivan, and parents Juana Solano Villa and Guudulupe Bazante introduced by John Pedlow

Presentations:

Mike Plenkovich was presented with a Paul Harris +1 award.

The theme of Rob Olson’s Ministry of Fun was Early American History.

Program:

The entire program was dedicated to honoring the students. Each was introduced and then given the podium for a short acceptance speech. Some speeches were more brief than others, but it was spiffy to hear from them.

Interesting to note the gender division on the above awards. (Ed. Note – I didn’t notice any gender division, everyone was whole.) These young folks are great and it’s wonderful to celebrate them.

Another editor’s note – geez don’t you get tired of them? I think the new format of giving the entire program to the students is stupendous. I think it really makes them feel honored. That’s my two cents worth…

Jul 29, 2019

Deven Vilar

North Cascades Institute

Aug 05, 2019

Mark Turner - Turner Photographics

Aug 05, 2019

Mark Turner - Turner Photographics

Aug 12, 2019

Laura Clark - Whatcom Humane Society

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RCOB Board Meeting
Bellingham Legal Center
Aug 08, 2019 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

RI PRESIDENT MARK MALONEY VISIT TO DISTRICT 5050
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Spruce Building
Aug 17, 2019 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

District 5050 GolFUN
115 E. Homestead Boulevard
Aug 23, 2019 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

RCOB Board Meeting
Bellingham Legal Center
Sep 12, 2019 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

RCOB Board Meeting
Bellingham Legal Center
Oct 10, 2019 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Annual Blood Drive
Northwood Hall
Oct 21, 2019 9:00 AM

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