August 24th Meeting Notes

Meeting Date/Location: August 24, China City

Guests

Jane Ducharme, guest of son Billy Ducharme

Happy thoughts

Happy thoughts included enjoying the Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, a grandson who happened to be in the right place at the right time to deliver a motorist’s baby, fond thoughts of grandkids, and the merciful conclusion of family visits.

Topics

The Joint Social for all four Whidbey Rotary clubs was a great success with 51 attendees.

There will be no meeting next Monday. Instead, we're having a social event at the home of Gordy and Sharon Edberg. Cost is $10; please BYOB. Gordy will be grilling up some interesting and tasty culinary creations, and entertainment will be provided by the Cranberry Bog Bluegrass Band. RSVP via email so we can plan the grilling. Email to: sedberg@whidbey.com. Please invite friends to join us!

Ed Halloran pointed out that we had 91.5% attendance in July. Pretty impressive!

Program

The Membership Committee delivered an informative program on everything membership-related, including attendance, mentors, leave-of-absence, our new member directory and handbook, and much more. Thanks to the membership committee for all their hard work!

Upcoming Events

The Oak Harbor Sunrise Club invited us to come up and attend their Oak Harbor Car Show and Challenge Race. Proceeds benefit the Skagit Valley College Scholarship Fund. The races start at 10AM this Saturday at SE Barrington Dr in Oak Harbor.

September 26th: District 5050 Rotary Leadership Institute will be held in Mount Vernon. Registration closes September 20th. Click here to register.