Weekly Bulletin Fri Jul 11, 2014 Home Editor Ben Kirschner If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor. Speakers Jul 17, 2014 Ken Balsley 40 years as a Rotarian Jul 24, 2014 Duistin Wilson Lacey Rotary's global grant Jul 31, 2014 Bill McGregor recap of international conference in Sidney View entire list... Club Events Lacey Rotary Board Meeting Coldwell Banker Realty Office Jul 22, 2014 05:45 PM Directors President Dave Apte President Elect Bill McGregor Secretary Kathy Houston Treasurer Diane Bingaman Past President Mary Segawa Director - Club Administration Lori Flemm Director - Club Membership Jim Spaid Director - Rotary Foundation & International Jim Burton Director - Public Relations Kelly Golob Director - Outreach Services Sheryll Apte Website Sponsors Stories Meeting of July 10th, 2014 Posted by Ben Kirschner on Jul 11, 2014 President Bill McGregor opened the meeting at 12:30PM at St Martin's Worthington Center Jim Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance Thought for the day by Art Getchman, "We are responsible for our lives..." Jim Spaid and Lorraine Ely-Morrison led the singing of God Bless America John Mansfield led us in the Four-Way Test plus "Is it fun?". Tim Shute introduced three Rotarians, - from the Gateway, Hawks Prairie and Indian Wells Clubs. Two guests were introduced by members. Member Announcements: Art Getchman has extra nets left from the Duck Dash and he is asking those who donated nets for the event to contact him so he can return them to their owners. Ken Parson announced, our 1987 Australian Exchange Student Linda (nee Orwell) Roth and husband Paul will be at next week's meeting. All who would like to renew their acquaintance or meet her can attend a picnic at Ken's home at 3:00 pm on Saturday (bring a potluck dish!!) Ken Balsley is the program next week. Come to hear about his 40 years in Rotary. There will be a special prize for those who correctly answer how many times Ken uses the work "I" in his talk! Page 1 of 3 Lacey 7/11/2014 http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/DynamicBulletinEmail.aspx?accountid=711
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Weekly Bulletin
Fri Jul 11, 2014 Home
Editor Ben KirschnerIf you have any comments or questions,please contact the editor.
SpeakersJul 17, 2014Ken Balsley40 years as a Rotarian
Jul 24, 2014Duistin WilsonLacey Rotary's global grant
Jul 31, 2014Bill McGregorrecap of international conference in Sidney
Director - Rotary Foundation &InternationalJim Burton
Director - Public RelationsKelly Golob
Director - Outreach ServicesSheryll Apte
Website Sponsors
StoriesMeeting of July 10th, 2014
Posted by Ben Kirschner on Jul 11, 2014
President Bill McGregor opened the meeting at 12:30PMat St Martin's Worthington Center
Jim Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance
Thought for the day by Art Getchman, "We are responsible for ourlives..."
Jim Spaid and Lorraine Ely-Morrison led the singing of God BlessAmerica
John Mansfield led us in the Four-Way Test plus "Is it fun?".
Tim Shute introduced three Rotarians, - from the Gateway,Hawks Prairie and Indian Wells Clubs.
Two guests were introduced by members.
Member Announcements:
Art Getchman has extra nets left from the Duck Dash and he is asking those whodonated nets for the event to contact him so he can return them to their owners.
Ken Parson announced, our 1987 Australian Exchange Student Linda (nee Orwell)Roth and husband Paul will be at next week's meeting. All who would like to renewtheir acquaintance or meet her can attend a picnic at Ken's home at 3:00 pm onSaturday (bring a potluck dish!!)
Ken Balsley is the program next week. Come to hear about his 40 years in Rotary.There will be a special prize for those who correctly answer how many times Kenuses the work "I" in his talk!
PROGRAM: The Lacey Fire District 3 by Chief Steve Brooks
Chief Brooks highlighted events of the past year andexpects call frequency to increase with communitygrowth. Last year there were over 11,000 calls for helpdue to medical or fire emergencies. The unincorporatedarea of the County is now Class 3 status.
Steve recommended voting in favor of the proposition for increased funding to theFire District. The District hasbenefited from Federal Grant Fundsduring the 2013-2015 period, butthere is no reason to expect it willcontinue beyond 2015. The Districthas been operating very efficientlyon a reduced property tax levy inplace but more will be needed tomaintain service levels andaccommodate future growth. Moreinfo at their website: <Click here>
NOTICES:
Every member should check their year's attendance record onlineand let Kathy Houston know of any discrepancies / corrections. Email:[email protected](On the Admin page after login, click on "My Attendance" in the "My ClubRunner" menu.)
Tumwater Rotary scheduled the "Poker Run" motorcycle ride for July12th. <Click here for their website>.
Hawks Prairie Rotary Club will sponsor the Golf TournamentSeptember 19th and hopefully we will have a winning team enter it thisyear. <Click here for their website>
FELLOWSHIP: Greg Miller
Greg announced there is absolutely noconnection between the new motto "Light UpRotary" with the recent legalization of sellingmarijuana.
MEDALLION: Kelly Golob reported his chiropractic business was votedagain the best in South Sound for the third year, and now a naturopath ison staff. Kelly passed out his unique business cards. <Click here for his
Drawing for the member donation to Rotary International Fund, - $123went to a regular winner, Earl Tower.
"The Other Bank" provides assistance and personal care products toneedy young women and families. Please contribute tooth brushes andtoothpaste, shampoo, soap, personal care items or cash.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, July 17th at St. Martin's WorthingtonCenter
Click on these websites for more info:Lacey Rotary Online_Makeup District_5020
Sherwin Cotler represented the Community NeedsCommittee reporting where last year's funds had been distributed inJune and how they would be spent. $1,000 went to each of the followingorganizations:GRUB (kitchen garden projects)Catholic Community Services (supportive housing)Safe Place (food, clothing, medical needs and clothing)Behavioral Health Resources (improve the reception/waiting area)Thurston County Food Bank (summer lunch and kids program)Community Youth Services (high risk homeless and troubled youth)Lacey Boys & Girls Club (carpeting project)The Crisis Clinic (floor repairs in the volunteer room)Olympia Free Medical Clinic ($1,730 for medical clinic services to needy individuals)
Ken Parsons introduced former Exchange Student from Australia, Glenda(formerly Horwell) Roff and husband Paul. Glenda gave ashort but moving talk about how much she appreciated theopportunity to attend school here 27 years ago and visit again.
Overlook Project near the Deschutes River (Steadman Road).Jim Spaid announced the upcoming meeting of interested members atthe site with officials Monday, July 21st at 10:30AM. If you want to attendand be involved, call Jim and let him know at 360-584-3595.
PROGRAM: Forty Years in Rotary by Ken Balsley Ken related his positive experiences in Rotary,then explained what happened to bring about theevents: Ken wanted to be involved in Rotary initiallybecause he felt the organization would help build aLacey community. Perfect attendance for forty years because hevisited many other club meetings to learn abouttheir activities and how they worked. Sponsor of at least 96 Rotarians as heencouraged all the local business people to be apart of Rotary and the community. Club President during a year women first joined the Club and Interact Clubs werestarted involving the youth; and then he further emphasized the Polio Plus campaignfor Rotary International. Club Board Member for 13+ years because he enjoyed being involved. Heightening awareness of Rotary by starting the Hawks Prairie Club - in Lacey tohelp garner support for the active and retired military presence near Lacey. District Governor because he believed he was best qualified. He modified hisinterviewing style on the radio during that year to honor the principles of Rotary'sFour-Way Test. Ken is a valuable resource of our Club and the Rotary organization. He would liketo see more resources committed to developing Rotary's leadership throughtraining and preparation of new members.
Lori Flemm won the prize of chocolate peppermint roca for her count of thenumber of (200) times Ken Balsley said "I" in his talk.
Every member should check their year's attendance record onlineand let Kathy Houston know of any discrepancies / corrections. Email:[email protected](On the Admin page after login, click on "My Attendance" in the "My ClubRunner" menu.)
Hawks Prairie Rotary Club will sponsor the Golf TournamentSeptember 19th and hopefully we will have a winning team enter it thisyear. <Click here for their website>
FELLOWSHIP: Tom Nelson
Tom related some timely history of Australia for members' Julybirth dates
MEDALLION: Mike Marohn reported the Olympia Beer Fest will beAugust 2nd, 1pm-8:30pm by the downtown waterfront. It will involve30+ breweries plus ciders and restaurant offerings for $25 per ticket.
Drawing for the member donation to Rotary International Fund, - $141 toTim Shute.
"The Other Bank" provides assistance and personal care products toneedy young women and families. Please contribute tooth brushes andtoothpaste, shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, personal care items,plastic bottles (with lids) or cash. Some help is needed to deliver theClub's donations to the YWCA monthly.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, July 24th at St. Martin's WorthingtonCenter
Click on these websites for more info:Lacey Rotary Online_Makeup District_5020
Editor Ben KirschnerIf you have any comments or questions,please contact the editor.
SpeakersJul 31, 2014Bill McGregorrecap of international conference in Sidney
Aug 07, 2014Binda DouglasNew Food Bank programs
View entire list...
Club EventsNo Upcoming Events
DirectorsPresidentBill McGregor
President ElectGreg Cuoio
SecretaryKathy Houston
TreasurerTom Nelson
Past PresidentDave Apte
Director - Club AdministrationJudi Hoefling
Director - Club MembershipJim Spaid
Director - Rotary Foundation &InternationalJim Burton
Director - Public RelationsKelly Golob
Director - Outreach ServicesTim Shute
Website Sponsors
StoriesMeeting of July 24th, 2014
Posted by Ben Kirschner on Jul 28, 2014
President Bill McGregor opened the meeting at 12:30PMat St Martin's Worthington Center
Jonathan Sprouffske, President of the Gateway Rotary Club, led thePledge of Allegiance
Thought for the day was by Margee Thompson
Jim Spaid led the singing of God Bless America
Rex Comstock led us in the Four-Way Test plus "Is it fun?".
Jim Durham introduced seven visiting Rotarians from the Gateway Club.Their club meets Wednesdays at 7:00am at O'Blarney's Irish Pub.
<Click Here for the Gateway Club website>
One guest was introduced by Shellica Trevino.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tim Shute reported four thank-you notes had been received from localorganizations for donations our Club sent to them as part of the outreachprogram.
Kelly Golob, Public Relations Director, introduced two proposals for aClub logo; members voted to select the version to be used on thewebsite and elsewhere as appropriate. The website will be revised in thenear future.
The Lacey Rotary Picnic is scheduled for August 14th, 5:30pm, at theLacey Community Center near Woodland Creek.
Overlook Project near the Deschutes River (off the Chehalis-WesternTrail at Stedman Road) is proceeding with planning, the permit has beenapproved.
PROGRAM: Rotary Grant Proposal for Water Project onRemba Island, Lake Victoria, Kenya, Africa. Tim Shute and DustinWilson shared the presentation:
Tim reported that Remba Island is a rocky place withoutpercolating soil, residing there are 11,000 people who relyon fishing for survival, lacking sufficient safe water andadequate toilets. Throughout the world, 780 million peoplestill need clean drinking water and better toilet facilities toreduce disease like HIV, cholera, diarrhea and dysentery,killing up to 1.8 million children a year.
Dustin has prepared, coordinated and forwarded forapproval, the grant proposal to Rotary International. TheRotary grant will help fund the second phase of the waterproject providing expanded distribution of filtered lakewater and adding more composting latrines. The firstphase was completed, and is pumping lake water to tanks,through membrane filters to distribution points, but lackssufficient access to benefit all the inhabitants.
The second phase, costing $68,000, will be paidprimarily by the grant, but also funded by other RotaryClubs, District 5020, and the Cool Jazz Clean Water(CJCW) event held each year. The Cool Jazz event
will be providing $15,000 toward Remba Island and already supports about 20 waterprojects like this with 40% of their income. Tim and Dustin thanked our Club forstrongly supporting CJCW and Rotary International thereby helping the people onRemba Island. Lacey Rotary Club is the International sponsor club with the Kisumu-Winam Club as the host club for the project.
NOTICES:
Hawks Prairie Rotary Club is sponsoring the Golf Tournament onSeptember 19th and we are organizing the winning team to enter it thisyear. <Click here for their website>
FELLOWSHIP: John Heelan
MEDALLION: Mike Marohn reported the Olympia Beer Fest will beAugust 2nd, 1pm-8:30pm by the downtown waterfront. It will involvetastes from 30 breweries plus ciders and restaurant offerings for $25 perticket.
Carrie Whisler reported she had won two local horse riding events and isnow ranked in her category - an activity called ‘Reined Cow Horse’ (non-professional) with 8 year old American Quarter Horse, Hailey. Theyrecently won two tough competitions in the Northwest region called the
Paul Dice Memorial and the Non-Pro Bridle Spectacular . Click here formore>>
Carrie is currently # 1 in the nationalstandings in her division, as ranked by the National Reined Cow HorseAssociation. Congratulations, Carrie!
Two Drawings for member donations to Rotary International Fund, - $95each to Ken Anderson and Bill McGregor.
"The Other Bank" provides assistance and personal care products toneedy young women and families. Please contribute tooth brushes andtoothpaste, shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, personal care items,plastic bottles (with lids) or cash. Some help is needed to deliver theClub's donations to the YWCA monthly.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, July 31st at St. Martin's WorthingtonCenter
Click on these websites for more info:Lacey Rotary Online_Makeup District_5020
Director - Rotary Foundation &InternationalJim Burton
Director - Public RelationsKelly Golob
Director - Outreach ServicesTim Shute
Website Sponsors
StoriesMeeting of July 31st, 2014
Posted by Ben Kirschner on Aug 02, 2014
President Bill McGregor opened the meeting at 12:30PMat St Martin's Worthington Center
Ray Hardee led the Pledge of Allegiance
Thought for the day was by Verle Ketchum, "We need three things in lifeto be successful, - a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone" (Reba
McEntire)
Jim Spaid and Lorraine Ely-Morrison led the singing of God BlessAmerica
Jim Johnson led us in the Four-Way Test plus "Is it fun?".
Kristie Petrie introduced two visiting Rotarians .
Three guests were introduced.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Lacey Rotary Old Fashioned Picnic is scheduled for August 14th,5:30pm, at the Lacey Community Center "Shelter A". John Heelan andOBlarney's Irish Pub will provide the food, and Kelly Golob will conductthe games. There will be no noon meeting that Thursday.
Overlook Project near the Deschutes River (at the Chehalis-WesternTrail where it crosses Stedman Road) has an approved permit, and is inthe planning phase. Volunteers (with tools) will be needed to help withconcrete work on September 3rd, and construction of the deckSeptember 6,7, and 8th, per Allen Johnson.
Service Above Self Award to Jim Burton"Jim earned this award by accomplishing and exceeding a number ofgoals for the Club and for the Rotary International Fund during the year2013-14", cited Past President, Dave Apte.
PROGRAM: The International Convention in Sidney, Australia, byBill McGregor
Bill reported on his experiences at the convention inSidney, meeting many friendly and interestingpeople, enjoying the gatherings and presentations,learning more about Rotary activities around theglobe, and being enthused by all the camaraderieamidst thousands of Rotarians from nearly twohundred nations.
He encouraged everyone to attend next year'sconvention, June 7-10, 2015, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Sponsorship Awards to Jim Burton and Lori FlemmJim Spaid presented awards to Jim and Lori for sponsoring new membersduring the past Rotary year.
Hawks Prairie Rotary Club is sponsoring the Golf Tournament onSeptember 19th and our Club is organizing a team to enter it. <Click herefor their website>
Art Getchman still has some nets left from the Duck Dash duck-retrieval efforts. Contact him if you left one behind.
FELLOWSHIP: Kathy Houston
Sherwin Cotler won Gold and Silver medals in the Senior Games in therock climbing and broad jump events. John Masterson and Del DeTraywill participate in Soccer.
MEDALLION: Kelly Golob played a special video promotingthe Olympia Beer Fest - August 2nd, 1:00 - 8:30pm at the downtownwaterfront. It will involve tastes from many craft breweries plus ciders andrestaurant offerings for $25 per ticket (if purchased before the event).
Drawing for member donations to Rotary International Fund, - $154 toVan Van Jepmond. Jim Burton reported we will have an extra drawingfor all TRF Sustaining Members at the meeting on August 21st.
Jim auctioned off two certificates, one for Ray's Boathouse went to GregCuoio, and one for Jazz Alley to Treacy Duerfeldt.
"The Other Bank" provides assistance and personal care products toneedy young women and families. Please contribute tooth brushes andtoothpaste, shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, personal care items,plastic bottles (with lids) or cash.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, August 7th at St. Martin'sWorthington Center
Click on these websites for more info:Lacey Rotary Online_Makeup District_5020
Books by the BayPosted by Ben Kirschner on Aug 02, 2014
Courtney Schrieve presented an opportunity for everyone's enjoymentand helping the South Sound Reading Foundation.
