Presentations:
SUN HOUSE CHECK PRESENTATION: 2014-2015 Major Project
Enlarged checks were presented to the Sun House representatives, Denise and Don Yorston in the amount of $105,794 from the RCOB Foundation, $100,000 from Whatcom County presented by Whatcom County Exec. Jack Louws and $30,000 from the Chuckanut Health Foundation, presented by Tim McEvoy. President Brad thanked all of our membership for their generosity in making the project a success.
ANNUAL MAJOR AWARD PRESENTATION: $1,000 is donated to the RCOB Foundation in honor or each recipient
The Will J. Griswold Club Service Award is named after our Club’s founding President, a highly respected citizen and attorney who came to Bellingham in 1903. He established a private practice in 1912 and helped found our club in 1917. Executive Secretary, Sandra Lindhout, presented the Will J. Griswold Club Service Award to Bob Sytsma. Bob is completing his 5th year as Treasurer. The Treasurer oversees the financial affairs of the Club, along with the Club Executive Secretary. Bob joined Rotary June of 1988. Thanks Bob for your contribution to the club!
The Karen W. Morse Vocational Service Award is named after a Member of our Club who became President of Western Washington University in 1994, and who is a leader in her field of chemistry winning several prestigious national and international recognition, and has been also selected to lead several higher education professional and trade organizations. Patricia McKeown, retiring President of Bellingham Technical College, was pleased to present the award to Jim Cunningham. He is a dedicated Board of Director to The Bellingham Technical College.
Congratulations Jim!
Past President, Kathy Hughes, inducted new member, Chris Lyddan proposed by Teri Treat and Brad Burdick to fill the classification "Timber Analyst". Welcome to the club Chris.
Program: Changing of the Guard
Outgoing President Brad Burdick remarks:
He thanked his Board consisting of President-Elect, Chuck Snyder; Past President, Gregor Hodgson; Vice President & Program Chairman, Del VandeKerk; Treasurer Bob Sytsma; Directors: Tom Beaumont, Sandy McIntire, Dominique Zervas and outgoing Director Doug Cole.
Brad thanked the membership for their support and generosity during his year. Alot was accomplished this year with the successful completion of the Major Project Sun House, raising $105,794 and being matched by $130,000 from Whatcom County and Chuckanut Health Foundation, the first successful Wacky Wickets, $10,000 donated to Service Fund Projects and much more.
He also thanked Executive Secretary, Sandra Lindhout, with her help in getting the new website and database up and running, along with Mark Knittel and Joe Coons and the change in accounting system to QuickBooks with the assistance of Susie Thomson-Sines. He presented her with beautiful flowers and a very generous gift. Great to work with you also Brad!!
Past President, Gregor Hodgson took over the podium to kick the "old" out and bring in the "new".
Gregor introduced and provided the oath to the 2015-2016 Board of Directors: President Chuck Snyder; President-Elect Del VandeKerk; Vice-President and Program Chairman Teri Treat; Treasurer John Holtzheimer, Directors Tom Beaumont, Scott Hume, Sandy McIntire and Dominique Zervas. Gregor handed the historical "Ivory" gavel to President Chuck.
Judge Chuck Snyder and "Barrister" Tim Farris called court on whether Brad Burdick should be inducted into the Past Presidents Club. This prompted very hilarious interviews with Past Presidents and a PowerPoint of pictures of Brad in various degrees of "indulging in liquids" and sun concerns at Wacky Wickets. He was finally voted into the Club.
President Chuck Snyder Comments:
1) The 2015-2016 Major Projects will be announced soon.
2) Begin to concentrate on the second Wacky Wickets to be held Saturday, September 26th at Hovander Park. Save the date on your calendar. This is a great opportunity for you to volunteer to help. Contact Committee Chairman Pam Kiesner & Nathan Twining if you would like to help and were not placed on the committee.
3) Thanked outgoing President Brad for his assistance during the transition
4) Stressed International goals to be worked upon.
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