Meeting Notes- August 7th

Announcements:

• Jim H made a suggestion box for the club. Drop your ideas/comments/suggestions in there!
• The backpack give-away was a huge success!
• Wayne reported on the first weekend working at the Gorge and said it was lots of fun!
• The Bike Ride committee is ready to start up again soon!  Bike Ride 2019 is June 1st.

Dave Friemuth was the recipient of a two time Paul Harris award!

Brags and Confessions:

• Earl and Joy celebrated 22 year anniversary.
• John Schapman went camping at Lake Osoyoos and ended up getting a rabies vaccination.
• Kevin Love celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary.
• David Barshes is back from 3 weeks in Armenia.
• Jim Adamson survived 3 days with 4 grandkids.
• Rebecca Lyon is back from an Olympic National Park Trip.
• John McDarment's grandson is headed off to Thailand!

Program:

The program today was presented by Tom Tochterman, a Rotarian and the Founder of Rhino Mercy.   This is a Rotary Action Group, specifically focused on Endangered Species.  To donate or find out more, click here.

Here are some pictures from the Gorge Fundraiser.  There is still time to get involved.  Contact Wayne!

Thanks to Wayne Massing, Robin DeRock, Taro Masuda, Tana Nichols, Jim & Carol Adamson, John McDarment, Jane Davis, and Erik Holmberg, who all served the coldest beer in the Gorge.

Here are some photos from the backpack give-away!  Nice work everyone.

Thanks to Chris McDarment, Earl Crowe, Kathleen McNalty, Mike & Leslie Coleman, and Ethan & Kaitlyn Vanweerhuizen for handing out school supplies to over 1000 kids.