Northwind 11/6/08

Posted by Peter Ruese 
 

Whatcom North Rotary

Northwind

November 6, 2008

 

 

MEETING TO ORDER:  President Elect Chuck Tull called the meeting to order at 12:30 and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Winton Smith gave the invocation.

 

VISITING ROTARIANS:   Ron Kelley and Jeff Price from the Mount Baker Club, Shannon Terrell from the BellinghamBay Club, and D.C. Morse from the Bellingham Club.

 

GUESTS:  Bill Grace brought his wife Kris.

 

BIRTHDAYS:  Jim LaRose  - November 10th.

 

RETURNING ROTARIANS:  None

 

ANNOUNCMENTS:

  • Ken Richardson announced Our Club's Foundation Dinner on Thursday November 13th.  There will be no noon meeting that day.  Starting time will be 5:30 PM.  Paul Harris Awards will be presented, so dress up for the occasion and wear you're Paul Harris Pins/Medals, and remember to bring your spouse.  Dinner menu will be prime rib and white fish almandine.
  • Laurie Lloyd announced the Saturday work party was a great success. Thirteen volunteers showed up and a lot of work was accomplished for the Humane Society, so they can care for the horses in their care.  The following is a list of the volunteers:

 

Bill Grace                       Geo Miyiow                     Larry Pollett

Tim Villhauer                  Neil Villhauer                  Dick Donahue

Jake Smith                     Ric Lloyd                         Lorrie Lloyd

Marlene Sexton               Mark Sexton                    Maureen McCarthy

Scott Piper

 

Thank them the next time you see them!

 

HAPPY BUCKS:   Many happy bucks were given and I believe some "Closet Democrats" outed themselves.  Elizabeth Barnard, Sharon Robinson, Tim Carpenter, Maureen Sexton, and Dan Parsons were all happy about the elections one way or the other.  Chuck Tull was happy not only about the election but also John McCain's comments.  Rome Sarwas was happy about the election and football (I missed the team).  Laurie Lloyd was $13 dollars happy about the Humane Society Project.  Bill Grace was also happy about the project. Brian Finnegan was sad about the "Tuba Guy" Ed McMichael being killed.  Ken Richardson was happy about the Eagles football win.  Tim Carpenter was sad for missing the project.  Tim also told a humorous story about the work it took to return a jury duty check he didn't want, then Dan Parsons told a story about a stolen jury duty check that was taken from his mail box by one of his clients. Jake Smith was happy that Tim wasn't "committed" for trying to return a check. Paul Cooley was happy for being selected to go to a four month management school in California (during the winter months).  Scott Piper gave an insult buck for the Huskies being beaten by USC, 56 to 0, and USC still going down two points in the polls.  Rich Jacobson was happy for something about the banking industry.  And Tony Cubellis was happy about Dan Parsons being a lawyer.        

 

FINEMASTER:  Lex Ludtke took over the meeting to raise some money for the club.  He started by fining Brian Finnegan, Winton Smith and Tim Carpenter "just because".  Greg Iwasaki was fined for not mentioning a new building. Doug Thomas was fined about a trip to China, was it work or business?  Also there was a discussion about the price of beer being really cheap.  The main fine was $2 dollars for anyone not helping on the Humane Society project.  Then Lex was fined for being too soft of a fine master. 

 

Banners:  There was just one banner with an American Flag to signify "One Nation".       

 

PROGRAM:   Marlene Sexton introduced today's program.  Linda Giles who is a speaker, author (Big Hunter), and life coach.  She has recently moved here from Hawaii.  She has started a business here "Life Inspired" , www.LifeInspired.com 360.540.3734. Some key points in her talk follow:

 

·          Don't hold things in.

·          If you "decide" - you are killing options.

·          When we think - Thoughts grow and frame attitudes.

·          Be open minded

·          Prioritize your life.

·          Three Truths of Success and Happiness

Truth#1 - The way you think matters.

Truth#2 - Connection is key.

Truth#3 - You have a purpose.

 

You can sign up for a weekly newsletter at her website.

 

DRAWING:   The card drawn was not a winner.

 

Editor this week:  Pete Ruese