Northwind, March 10, 2011

Visiting Rotarians.   George Tsakumis, District Governor Wayne Weibe, Shannon Terrell and John Moles

Guests of Rotarians .  Ray George's guest Derek Thornton.

Birthdays.   Stan on March 16.

Announcements.   Lex Lutke's mother passed away.  A card was passed around.  Rotary District Assembly on April 9.  District 50/50 Conference on May 5 through 8 in Harrison Hot Springs.  Tyler needs HELP finding presenters for the Career Fair!  The Career Fair is Thursday, March 31.  There will be no regular meeting; come to the Career Fair instead.  Also-Haggen is choosing to provide food after all.  Thank you to Haggen!  Tim Villhaur needs event staff volunteers for the auction.  4pm to the end of the event.  Wayne Weibe provided information on Satellite Clubs.  These can be an alternative-or a halfway step-to chartering a new club.

Happy Bucks.   Bill Grace is happy that Haggen is providing food for the Career Fair.  Scott Wallace for a week in Hawaii.  Stan for a real estate deal.  Laurie made a sad donation to the Rotary Foundation in honor of Lex's mom.  Norm was happy for a trip to San Diego where he appreciated the public transportation.  Ken was happy Wayne was joining us even though Marlene wasn't at the door to greet him.  Jake was happy for Wayne's joining us, happy that though his car was stolen, his wife bought him a nice new one.  Wayne was happy to be invited to our club meeting and to our auction.  He wishes us well.  Marlene was also happy to have Wayne joining us.

Fine Master, Scott Wallace.   Scott exacted fines for the following:  Anyone who didn't guess correctly on the banners, which displayed several sets of pairs.  Jim Sands for being last one to arrive.  Anyone who took more than one cookie.  Anyone wearing a tie.  Norm for interrupting the Fine Master.  Anyone with an SUV, pickup or a boat-pay while you can still afford it.  Husky fans were fined for bad behavior on the part of several of their athletes.  Lummi Islanders, who should be happy for Senators' involvement in their issue.  Anyone who has never been to Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.  Anyone not attending the auction.  Anyone who hasn't donated an auction item.  Anyone who hasn't found a presenter for the Career Fair.  Marlene, for not being on time to greet our District Governer. From Scott's "Rotarians Doing Good Things" Department, Maureen was invited to give a three-minute spiel about Smart Trips.  (Thanks, Scott.)  IOU's were redeemed by Tyler, Rome, Jake and Larry R. 

Rick Staeb introduced our program, given by.Rick Staeb!  Rick's topic was the Four-Way Test.  We got history, we got background and we got a handy trick to help us memorize it.  Truth, Fair, Goodwill and Beneficial equals TFGB.  TFGB, Baby!