Northwind March 23, 2011

President-Elect Gary stood in for Marlene who is away.

Returning Rotarians. Mel has recently returned from Texas and Gary from Utah.
Visiting Rotarians. George Tsakumis and Don Roderick.
Guests of Rotarians. Stan was joined by his wife, Margaret.

Announcements. Tyler informed us about a Career Fair Collating Party. Monday night from 5:30 to 8:30 at Whatcom Community College. Still needs a couple of presenters, namely a veterinarian, a nurse and a web designer. If you know anyone, please get in touch with Tyler. THERE WILL BE NO MEETING at NW Hall next Thursday! Remember to come and help at the Career Fair. Please arrive from 7:30 am to 8 am. Gary announced the District Assembly for 5050, coming soon.

Happy Bucks. Greg I. was happy for his son's graduation from Medical School. Randy for winning a fishing derby. Rome for receiving a $20 City of Bellingham citation for expired tabs which saved him paying the $216 ticket he'd have otherwise been issued on I-5 later that day. Ken was $50 happy for his 42nd wedding anniversary and a few other things. Scott W. for avoiding a collision with a FedEx truck. George was happy for two Nexus lanes at the border. Bill was happy for the weather, and the result on his garden and greenhouse. Ray was happy for a letter Greg T wrote on his behalf. Maureen was happy her cat was properly "fixed" after a botched spay operation a couple of years ago. Sharon was happy for the fun she had bowling with Maureen, and for a subsequent bowling outing.

Fine Master Greg Thulin. Several members were given the opportunity to purchase their IOUs: Melanie, Dale, Jon and Jim Sands. Randy was fined for not writing Greg's wife a more ample prescription. Sharon was fined for making Greg look lazy by out-posting him on Facebook. Everyone at Tyler's table was fined for being confused about the Career Fair. Maureen for oversharing about her cat. Anyone in a NCAA pool was fined $1. Anyone with a team in the top five, was fined another $1. Anyone whose child or grandchild is not in a spring sport was fined $1. Anyone who's never coached their kid's team was fined $2. Anyone who's turned in their tax info was fined $1. Anyone completed finished with the project was fined $2. Anyone who's flown safely in the past month was fined, as was anyone who went to WSU.

Banners. Stan displayed a colorful assortment of banners depicting clubs between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Spring has sprung!

Our program today was given by Charlie Sheldon, the Port of Bellingham's new Executive Director. Charlie shared news about the airport and plans for the new Waterfront District.

Drawing. Greg Iwasaki drew the six of clubs.