Dec. 20 Meeting Notes

Remember - no meeting Dec. 27.  See you all next year (Jan. 3).

Program

Wenatchee Wild Hockey coach Bliss Littler discussed the history of hockey, and the evolution of the Wild.  In 1980, 75% of the US college players were from Canada, which has always had a great junior hockey program.  Now the US has lots of programs, and hockey has become very popular, even in southern states with indoor program.

The Wild are now in the BCHL (British Columbia Hockey League), which is very competitive.  Last year the Wild were 2nd in their division.  This year they are first in the league with an amazing 28-5-2 record.  Lots of the players are committed to division 1 colleges, and a couple could be drafted by the NHL.  The Wild also has a U-18 program which includes boys from all around the PNW, U-16 and U-14 programs which attract players from around the state, and hope to add a U-18 girls program in the next couple years.  The team has a big economic impact in our area, and provides support for many of the service clubs and charitable groups.

Announcements

The Board has approved Callie Klein for membership.  Contact Jim H, Jim A, of John M. by Dec. 27 if you have questions or objections.

Terry Lillybridge was here to show us a quilt that featured several Sunrise Rotary bike ride T-shirts
from the past, including the first one in 1988.  He has ridden in many of our bike rides.

Our club was able to provide two bikes, helmets, and locks for the 9-year old twins of the family we adopted for Christmas.  Thanks to Lisa, Matt, and any others in the shopping crew.

Last chance to sign up for the January 14th Wild Hockey game and dinner will be on our January 3 meeting.  This will be a fun family social with our Challenge Scholars and their families, and a great way to support the first place Wild hockey team.  $20 for tickets and dinner.  You can email Jim Adamson at jncadamson@gmail.com to reserve your tickets.

What?  An indoor golf tournament?  Yes, but you'll have to check out the details on future emails. Great idea for a small fundraiser where you and a partner can set an appointment to use the indoor golf simulator at Golf, etc.

We had a fun Christmas party last Thursday.  About 70 showed up to eat a great Olive Garden dinner and exchange gifts.  Thanks to John McDarment for opening up his rooms at Ridgeline Graphics, and to Wayne and the fellowship committee for all the work setting this up.  See pictures below.

Brags & Confessions

Kathleen McNalty is looking for tutors, and the Tutor Doctor will be starting an SAT prep class.
Renee Parkins went to White Christmas at WHS, and really enjoyed it.
Jill Courtney reported that former member Shelly Miller is searching for a club in Spokane, and really thought our club was great (she is right).

Christmas Party time

Carol presented gift certificates to newlyweds Jenny & Top (had to work) Rojanasthien and Leslie & Mike Coleman.  Congrats!

Lots of good fellowship at Ridgeline Graphics. The building is John McDarment's, and he and Betsy opened the place for our party.  Thanks John.

 Olive Garden buffet

Four of our Challenge Scholars with families.
Julia, Lupita, Jasmine, and Zayra

                                                         

Youth exchange students Putter (Thailand) and our own Lucas (France).