Tuesday, October 11, 2016

October 11 Meeting

Announcements and Coming Events

Dick gave a Rotary Moment describing the history and significance of the Rotary Flag (you all know we have one, right?).
Lucas translated a postcard from 1919 written in French to Jim Huffman's grandfather from a girlfriend in France.

October 12 - We will have a Rotary booth at WVC club fair from 11:00-2:00 to attract potential Rotaract members.  Feel free to show up to help man the booth.
October 15 - Boeing Tour to Everett.  Kathleen bought the last two tickets and donated them to anyone who can go.  Thanks, Kathleen.
October 22 - Highway cleanup.  Meet at 8:00 am at the first Hydro Park in East Wenatchee.  Bring gloves and warm clothes.  Party at Abbys afterwards.
October 24 - Celebrate what Rotary has done with polio eradication at an area-wide Rotary potluck at the Wenatchee Museum.  Main dish will be provided, so just bring a side, salad, or dessert.  Bring family and/or guests.
October 28-29 - District Training Assembly in Osoyoos , BC.  This is especially good for officers and committee chairs.  Our club will reimburse the registration fee.  This is a great resort about 2.5 hours north (just across the Canadian Border so take your passport or enhanced driver's license). Rates in Canadian currency, which is a great deal for us.  Take your significant other and spend a couple nights.  Check it out and register here.

You won't want to miss the District Conference April 27-30.  Location is the beautiful Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC.  Register (at least $100 deposit) by October 30 to have a chance for our club to win $1000 for a project of our choice.  Great speakers, and wonderful fellowship with Rotarians from all around our district.  Again, we get Canadian prices, and the club will reimburse the registration cost.  Check it out and register here.

Brags & Confessions

Wayne Massing's wife, Karen, is having knee issues.
Eric Holmberg finally got back from a three week trip to Dubai and several countries in Africa.  He went on a safari, and stayed in a village where they saw a system set up to give families light in their houses.  Mansouir Ravassipour and John MacDarment each donated money to fund these.
Renee Parkins is off to Las Vegas and Lake Havasu for a wedding (not hers).
Carol and Jim Adamson's son and grandsons (ages 10 & 12) ran their first half marathon in Spokane.
Jerry Karney announced the "Breath of Air" concert at Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church October 15 at 6:00.  All proceeds go to the Lighthouse Ministry.
Patty Rush's granddaughter, (2013 Apple Blossom Queen) got the lead part in White Christmas, which will be in Seattle around Thanksgiving.

Program


George Wilson, retired Secret Service, discussed the history of the SS, and shared some stories of his duties on the US presidential detail.  He started in 1969 with Nixon, and continued with 6  more presidents, through Clinton's second term.  He began his career in Chicago, then was based in Seattle until he retired in 1997 to Lake Wenatchee.



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