President Brad introduced the Rotary Brass with guest trumpet player, County executive Jack Louws and Jack Dunne. The club expressed their appreciation of their renditions with hearty applause. They also played America the Beautiful.
The announcement was made that long time member and Treasurer of the Club and the RCOB Foundation, Tommy Thomson passed away Monday morning. A period of silence was observed.
President Brad announced that the family is requesting any memorials be made to the RCOB Foundation at Tommy's request. They can be mailed to the RCOB Foundation at P. O. Box 28113, Bellingham, Wa 98228 or given to Sandee. A service will be held after the holidays.
Announcements:
There will be a Board of Directors Meeting today, Thursday December 18th at 4:30 at the Dorothy Haggen Building.
There will not be a meeting for the next 2 Mondays dues to the Holidays.
Major Project
Bruce Clawson announced that the Club had raised over $90,000 and was heading for the target of $100,000 with now over 80% participation.
Please remember your pledge or payment for this years Sun House Major project. We are trying to bring the drive to a close.
Please call or connect with your co-bell ringer, standing alone is not fun.
For the last shift, the pots will be picked up between 4:30 & 5:00pm. If they have the key to unlock the pot … they are the right people.
We will have coffee, donuts and something to help warm your nose and toes via our own personal USO teams.
Members are reminded that using the Membership Roster for any commercial or fundraising purposes not directly connected to operation of this Rotary Club is expressly prohibited and does not pass The Four-Way Test
Four Rotary Clubs in our District have changed or are changing their meeting location. You can get all meeting locations by going to our website home page and clicking on the District Website for ease of make-ups.
The Rotary Club of Arlington has moved its Thursday noon meeting place to the Arlington Free Methodist Church on the corner of Highland Drive and Burn Road, the address is 730 E. Highland Drive, Arlington, WA.
Beginning January 6, 2015 Rotary Club of Everett will be holding their Tuesday noon meetings at Legion Memorial Golf Course located at 144 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201.
Beginning January 7, 2015 Everett/ Port Gardner Rotary Club will be holding their Wednesday 7:15am meetings at Legion Memorial Golf Course located at 144 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201.
South Everett Mukilteo Rotary Club is also changing their Friday noon meeting location but is yet to finalize. Email jamesmstephanson@gmail.com for January meeting location prior to visiting.
Guests of Rotarians:
Tim Farris brought John Dunne
Arlie Norman brought his wife, Diane
Bob Nicholl introduced his wife, Lois
Cleary Cone brought his wife, Aleen
Debbie Ahl introduced Michelle Judson
President Brad introduced County Exec, Jack Louws and Bill Gorman, Assistant District Governor
Parents of the Students of the Month -Visual Arts
Stephanie Bowers introduced Mo West, mother of Sehome High Student of the Month, Mark Gannon
Andrew Evans introduced Eric & Karen Aislinn, parents of Bellingham High School Student of the Month, Keegan Aislinn
Sally Quinn introduced Tami and David Johnson, parents of Squalicum High School Student of the Month, Sarah Johnson
Presentations:Visual Arts Students of the Month
Bellingham High School student Keegan Aislinn, hosted by Andrew Evans
Sehome High School student, Mark Gannon, hosted by Stephanie Bowers
Squalicum High School student, Sarah Johnson, hosted by Sallye Quinn
Minister of Fun - Past President Steve Adelstein posed questions to the club:
1. Answer, President Roosevelt - Rotarian, Albany
2. Answer, President Gerald Ford - Rotarian, Grand Rapids
3. Answer, President Warren Harding - Rotarian, Washington DC
4. Answer, President Woodrow Wilson - Rotarian, Birmingham Alabama
5. Answer, President John Kennedy - Rotarian, Hyannis, Massachusetts
Program: Bellingham High School Showstoppers
The Showstoppers are a 18-24 member mixed, coed choir who has taken first place for 13 years out of 14 in choral competitions throughout the state. They sang several Christmas Carols and ended with a 26 song medley that was colorful, energetic, very well performed, and appreciated by the club.
The Bellingham High School Showstoppers are involved in the KAFE “Stars of Christmas” and whichever choir gets the most votes wins about $500.00 from Mojo Music. There are no other Bellingham School District High School Choirs participating, but their biggest competition is from Mt. Vernon where they have over 2600 students and the whole city voting for them every day.
The voting lasts for four days this week including today and tomorrow. Here is a ‘quick’ link to vote, and you can use it from every email you have each day Tues., Weds., Thurs., and Fri. The contest ends on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
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