Northwind, February 2, 2012

resident Gary Presided and Led Our Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation by Jim Blaney

Four-Way Test Led by Ray George

Returning Rotarians: Jeanne McGee is back from Mexico. Ray George is returning from Corvallis where he attended a trade show for the World Sign Association.

 

VISITING ROTARIANS: Jeanne McGee from Mexico. John Stewart from Burlington.

GUESTS: Alena Kuntz from Whidbey Island Bank and Kamyar Mouseff from Bank of the Pacific.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Tim Carpenter on February 4th. Dan Parson's birthday was previously announced last week, but Dan was celebrating it at today's meeting.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Julie Johansen is celebrating her 18th anniversary as a Rotarian. Congratulations Julie!! 2. The new slate of officers and directors for the club year 2012-2013 was voted upon and approved. 3. Jerry Landcastle resigned from the club. Jerry has been a wonderful member of the club for many years, but he is needing to spend more time towards his duties with the Seabees Association of America. Good luck Jerry. We will miss you. 4. As a point of information, the Salvation Army organization last year received $147.6M from donations to the Red Kettles. This annual fundraising event started in 1891 on the San Francisco Wharfs. Chuck Tull heads up our club's participation efforts each year. Way to go Chuck. 5. Dan Parsons announced that there will be a litter pickup party on March 24th for a couple of hours. The group initially gathers that day at Bob's Burger and Brew at the Gateway Factory Outlet Mall at the I-5/Birch Bay-Lynden exit. More details to come. Please reserve the time on your calendar. 6. The Career Fair will be held on March 29th. More details to come. 7. Wine purchased at the most recent auction will be available for pickup this next Thursday, February 9. You might want to get in line early as Marlene's haul will take awhile. 8. Marlene also announced the results of the recent jewelry sale hosting at Metcalf Hodges.

 

HAPPY BUCKS: 1. Bill Grace - Celebration of the nice, sunny day outside Thursday. 2. Dale was glad that Alena and John were here from Whidbey Island Bank. 3. Chuck Tull was driving north back to Bellingham and was delighted to spot 36 bald eagles along the way. 4. Scott Wallace put in $58 from Tricia Peterson in memory of her very dear husband, Brad. Brad is a member of our club who passed away a few years ago. We miss you Brad. Scott also had a happy buck for the Junior Achievement breakfast fundraiser that occurred Wednesday morning of this week. 5. Marlene was happy for the newly elected board. 6. Jim Sands was happy to see and welcome Kamyar. 7. Maureen was sad to see Jerry leave the club. 8. Dan Parsons gave $20 for his birthday celebration. He celebrated at Frasier Downs where the 10th race of the day was dedicated to Dan. 9. Jeanne was sad for being back from Mexico too soon, but is back to finish up her studies at BTC. 10. Tim V was happy for the nice jewelry event at Julie's office and was happy to see Char Hart there. Tim was also happy about having dinner with a friend from San Diego. 11. Nick was happy about the day's nice weather. 12. Sharon was happy to be taking a break from the board and for the jewelry party. 13. Ray G was happy for the prospective new members and a dollar sad about a broken tooth. 14. President Gary was very happy about the new incoming officers and directors.

 

FINEMASTER Tim V and Ken Richardson tag teamed today and laid down some nice fines. 1. Those not at his happy table needed to toss in a buck. 2. Scott Wallace once again got tagged over an expanded interpretation of the "Wallace Rule." 3. Tim exempted those in attendance at the jewelry show but tagged everyone else for a buck. 4. Some tables were fined for no females at the table. But those with females got a lesser fine. 5. Ray left after his happy bucks but left some fine money for the extended program he gave. 6. Bankers were singled out today to pay up. 7. Mel was fined a buck just "cuz." 8. Dale was fined for ratting out the bankers. 9. Julie handed over $20 voluntarily for numerous reasons.

 

PROGRAM: Jim Sands introduced today's speaker, Ogie Shaw. Ogie has spent the last 36 years as a health and fitness consulting professional. His time with us today covered some statistics about the health of our young people, provided reasons why most of us avoid health related activities and gave us some encouragement and strategies about restarting our individual efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Historically, 58% of America's youth fail to achieve minimum levels of acceptable fitness. This stat hasn't improved in many years and the trend seems to be going in the wrong direction. Other countries tend to do much better in this category. Ogie stated that the best solution to help our youth is to model better lifestyle changes as adults providing good examples to our children. Ogie also stressed that exercise is the best medicine available, yet it is the most under-prescribed by doctors. The #1 reason people avoid exercising is time - not enough of it. It really comes down to a lack of motivation according to Ogie. The best time to exercise is in the morning. Adequate stretching should be included in a well rounded exercise regimen. Ogie further stated that diet fads only wind up making us fat. It slows down our metabolism and increases our bodies' craving for nutrients. He offered up an exercise regimen that includes the use of an Isorobic Exerciser. He also recommended a book entitled "Nutripoints," which classifies and scores foods according to their nutrient usefulness. Ogie encouraged all of us to model fitness for our youth, exercise more, eat for nutrition, and stay committed.