Announcements:
Nathan Twining, on behalf of the Las Vegas night organizers, reminded us that the fund-raising event is scheduled for the evening of March 2 at the Mt Baker Theater. Each Club member will be asked to buy 2 tickets, either for their own use or to be sold to guests. We were reminded that this event last year was a of lot fun and very successful. Participation by all Club members is hoped for. Brad Burdick will be selling tickets prior to and after upcoming Rotary meetings.
There will be a New Member Breakfast next Monday, January 29th at 7:00 am at Bellwether. Everyone attending will receive a make-up. The speaker will be by Phil Gubbins on Club Service.
Board Briefs for January 11, 2018 Board meeting
We received a letter of resignation from Jim Vos and it was accepted with great regret. Jim is completely retired and deeply physically and financially involved in Mark Knittel’s international project in Africa.
Major Project Selection Committee: Co-Chairman Peter Theisen and Jim Wakefield and member John Inglis attended the board meeting following a kick-off meeting with the committee to select the 2018-2019 Major Project.
The committee is considering the possibility of coming up with a big project for the RCOB. We have a lot of influence, skills, resources and knowledge that can be tapped. They wanted the Boards thoughts.
President Teri felt the committee should be empowered and the board loved the idea. They challenged the committee to come up with a great idea and the Board would certainly consider it.
Environment Project selection presentation: Chairman Tim Fisher and member Rich Bowers attended the meeting to present a project for funds budgeted in the amount of $2,000. We would replace the Stimpson Trail Bridge at the Stimpson Nature Reserve in the spring of 2018. It will entail a work party also. The cost to complete the project is between $1,700 and $2,000. The board approved the project. (Click here for photos)
Western Libraries Heritage Resources-Club records transfer - Sign Deed Gift document has been edited to include the statement “In the event that the Division of Heritage Resources decides to remove any materials described under this Deed of Gift from its holdings, it will notify the Rotary Club of Bellingham in writing vis certified mail. The Rotary Club of Bellingham will have 60 days from the issuance of a certified letter from the Division of Heritage Resources to elected to take the property back and to pick-up the property...” The Board approved the signing of the Deed of Gift and Teri Treat authorized Sandra Lindhout to sign the document. Moles Farewell Tributes has approved letting us keep the remaining documents at the Lakeway location until the end of February. Teri, Sandee and the History Committee will work on going thru the remaining documents for removal to Monty McAllister’s storage area. We want to thank Moles Farewell Tributes for their generous storage of our archives for many years.
The following Service Fund Grants were approved by the committee and the Board of Directors for $1,000 each. A grant request will be made to the RCOB Foundation.
- Bellingham Threshold Singers sponsored by Donna Inglis. These ladies give comfort to those on the threshold of passing away, with their songs and support. This organization does work in cooperation with the local Hospice organization, which we have supported in the past. The grant is for training and outreach materials.
- Palliative Care Institute (WWU) sponsored by John Inglis. which also provides end of life support. The grant is requested for a training program designed for non-professional skilled nursing facility staff, who typically do not have specialized training is this important aspect of patient care.
- Habitat for Humanity sponsored by Doug Cole. They have a major ongoing project called Baker Creek. They are requesting a grant for the purchase of plants in the "mitigation" portion of the project, as outlined in the attachment.
The Board of Directors approved the following new membership proposals by Email:
1. Robert E. Olson proposed by Chuck Snyder and Paula McCandlis to fill the classification "Assistant Attorney General"
2. James E. Pyles proposed by Bob Morse and Megan Stanfield to fill the classification "Financial Advisor"
They will be eligible for membership on February 12th unless written objection is received by Sandra Lindhout, 2200 Vining St., Bellingham, Wa. 98229 on or before February 5, 2018.