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Thursday, September 7, 2017 VOL. NINETY-FOUR, Issue No. 10 Secretary of State Kim Wyman |
Kim Wyman is Washington’s 15th Secretary of State. First elected in 2012, she is the second female Secretary of State in Washington history. She was re-elected to a new four-year term in November 2016. On the heels of victory she was suddenly floored by the news that she was diagnosed with a very rare form of colon cancer. Hear the inspiring story of her journey through cancer treatments and recovery while still directing and managing the varied aspects of her job. Prior to being elected Secretary of State, Kim served as Thurston County Elections Director for nearly a decade and was elected County Auditor in 2001. As Secretary, Kim heads one of the most diverse offices in state government. Her responsibilities include overseeing elections, corporation and charity filings, the Washington State Library, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, and the State Archives. Kim is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership from City University, Seattle in 2015. Kim has been a Certified Elections and Registration Administrator (CERA) from The Elections Center and Auburn University since 2004 and has held Washington State Election Administrator Certification since 1995. |
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They have arrived!! Looking forward to a great year with Veerle and Nick!
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EFN REPACK THIS WEEK You have another opportunity on September 9. We have 7 members who have already signed to to help from noon until 2:30; Carolyn Else, Jeremy Fogelquist, Whitney Grisaffi, Maria Harlow, Kathleen Olson, Carol Webster and Jim Whitacre. We need 15 volunteers to join us at the EFN Distribution Center, 3318 92nd Street South, Lakewood, 98499. Please keep in mind there’s always the potential to get food on your clothes so dress accordingly. Due to safety reasons, closed toe shoes are required. Minimum Age: The minimum age to volunteer as an individual at the Repack Project is 16. Youth ages 14-15 can volunteer with a parent or guardian. Liability Waiver Form: All new volunteers to EFN need to submit a Liability Waiver. Returning volunteers do not need to submit another form unless their information has recently changed. Volunteers age 14-17 need to have the form electronically signed by a parent or guardian. The Liability Waiver can be found here - Liability Waiver Please sign up at the meeting or let Jim Whitacre know if you are able to join in and lend a hand!
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8 little libraries in 3 hours...What a team!! Many hands truly do make light work. The libraries are ready for decorating by the residents of Salishan and then there will be a future opporunity to place them in the neighborhood and stuff them with books!! Thanks to those who made last week such a success! Mark Anderson, Susan Barbeau, Ali Criss, Robin Echtle, Stephanie Farrar, Becky Fontaine, Joyce Glavish, Shanna LaMar, Marty Lough, Kathleen Olson, Rick Olson, John Pfaff and Joy Vivar-Beeks
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Courage Beer Garden Our club hosted the beer garden at the new Courage ride in Eatonville (Pack Forest), August 26th. Thanks so much to the volunteers who helped; Erica Doctor, Brien Elvins, Joan Engle, Lori Harnick, Rusty Hersey, Diane Kelleher, Karena Kirkendoll, Jeff Lovely, Dane Meyer, Monique Nadeau, Kathryn Nelson, Stacey Ogle, Carlyn Roy, Amanda Savage, Christina Turner and CAROLYN WEYRICK
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Wow, the generosity continues to flow with over $43,000 in gifts and pledges received to date. We had our drawing for members who sent in forms by 8-31 and Pamela Transue will be enjoying prime seats at the Mariners game on Sept. 10. It's never too late to turn in your pledge form. The Foundations Committee, will convene this week after the meeting to do some brainstorming about how make our goal and increase participation. Check out this impressive Honor Roll of Donors! Jeff Albers Christian Anderson Mark Anderson Ron Anderson Steve Bader Miriam Barnett Bill Baxter Kim Bedier Barry Benson Dan Bogart Jan Brazzell Linda Kaye Briggs Jamie Brooks Marsha Burns Christine Cason Anthony Chen Peter Comfort Tim Daly Cynthia Darland Peter Darling Stephen Deal Mike Dunbar Robin Echtle Anita Eixenberger Joan Engle Glenn Everitt Jake Fey David Flentge Jeremy Fogelquist Julie Foley Becky Fontaine Laura Fox Jim Fry | Jeff Gellert Hunter George Joe Gordon Cindy Grady David Graybill Whitney Grisaffi Cathy Hall Don Hansen Maria Harlow James Harris Enid Harris Chris Hays Jim Henderson Rusty Hersey Kirk Hull Richard Jamison Michele Johnson Mike Johnson Diane Kelleher Shanna LaMar Roger Lee Roger Lilley Jeff Lovely Fred Matthaei Jerry McLaughlin Mary McNally Jim Merritt Don Meyer Kathryn Nelson Cindy Niemi Larry Norvell Rob Novasky Stacey Ogle | Rick Oldenburg Kathleen Olson Rick Olson Mary Lynn Pannen Cap Pearson George Pilant Gil Quante Charley Rance Debbie Regala Greg Rolsma Carlyn Roy Evelyn Ryberg Carla Santorno Ray Schuler Jan Schwenger Don Sheppard Jim Shoemake Pat Steel Scott Sutherland Buck Thompson Pamela Transue Larry Treleven Christina Turner Joy Vivar-Beeks Jack Warnick Carol Webster Carolyn Weyrick Jim Whitacre Jamie Will Kathi Willis Kirsten Willis Clay Zhang |
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September 30th we have a fantastic Rotary evening planned starting at 5:15 with a fun social at the highly popular Peaks and Pints - Taproom and Eatery in the Proctor District! Next we'll be attending Tacoma Little Theatre's production of "Rumors." It was Neil Simon's first farce . . . and reads like a classic Twilight Zone episode.
"Rumors," is a madcap, slamming door farce set in a large home located just outside of New York in the year 1988. The characters are arriving as guests at a 10th Anniversary Dinner. The first couple to arrive discovers that one of their hosts (Charley) has apparently attempted suicide...unsuccessfully. Charley's wife, Myra, is nowhere to be found and neither are the servants. Through the course of the show, the audience never meets Charley or Myra. As more guests arrive, there are cover-ups, deceptions, mistaken identities, and a lot of huge laughs.
Join us for the "Rumors" Social at Peaks and Pints - 5:15 pm on Saturday Evening, September 30th. Rotary members will receive a 10% Food Discount - "We're a mountain-themed tavern with tasty sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts." The address is 3816 North Proctor - (253) 328-5621
If you can't join us at the social, then curtain time is 7:30 pm at Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 North I St, Tacoma, WA 98403, (253) 272-2281.
For tickets, send checks (only $15 per person, so bring a friends) to the Rotary Office, PO Box 1777, Tacoma, WA 98401 or call for credit card purchases 253-473-7723. You can also pay for the tickets at any upcoming meeting.
Please, join us for a laugh filled evening on Saturday, September 30th! |
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Toiletries is a Project That Has Continuous Needs We need your travel size and full size items. We support the families at Tree House, those experiencing homelessness, YWCA survivors of abuse, and more. Keep them coming. The need is always there. Shampoo, soap, conditioner, lotion, shower gel, razors, shave cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, makeup, hair brush, comb, feminine products or anything you would need if you find yourself in a crisis. See Maria Harlow for delivery or questions.
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THIS WEEK'S HELPERS Invocator - Melissa Malott
National Anthem & Four Way Test - Rachel Cardwell Piano - Libby Catalinich Board Greeter - Harrison Laird Membership Greeter - Birthdays - Rick Olson
Fine Counter - Carol Duris
Meeting Reporter for Gearshift - Carol Duris Meeting Sponsor - Whitney Grisaffi WANT TO HELP AT A ROTARY MEETING?
There are clipboards at every meeting for you to sign up to help out! --Leading the National Anthem & Four Way Test
--Giving the Invocation
--Playing piano
--Mentoring a Pandaka
--Greeter and Roving Mic
--Writing the Gearshift Meeting Notes
Birthdays to celebrate
Weeks of 9-3 and 9-10 John Schneider - Sep 07 Kirk Hull -Sep 13 Randy Melquist - Sep 13 Steve Bader - Sep 15 Ali Criss - Sep 16 Anniversaries to celebrate Joe Gordon, Jr. - 48 years - Sep 02 Michael Thompson - 2 years - Sep 03 Missy Zenczak - 2 years - Sep 03 Susan Barbeau - 3 years - Sep 04 Dona Ponepinto - 3 years - Sep 04 Marion Sharp - 11 years - Sep 07 Ali Criss - 7 years 11 - Sep 09 Linn Larsen - 35 years - Sep 09 |
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ROAMERS Becky Fonataine - Seattle #4 Fred Moisio - Tacoma North David Snow - Renton Fred Moisio - Clover Park |
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OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK The office is open 830-5 Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Labor Day. |
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UPCOMING RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SOCIALS
The Fellowship/Relationship Building Committee invites all members of Tacoma #8 to join them on Thursdays at 5 pm. These socials are a great way to meet some new Rotarians or catch up with old friends. Pandakas, these meetings will fulfill your "social" requirement prior to graduation and, for all members, it’s fun! August 31 & September 7th No socials –Happy Labor Day September 14 Adriatic Grill 4201 S Steele Street Tacoma, WA September 21 Le-Le 1012 MLK Way Tacoma, WA September 28 The Crown Bar 2705 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA |
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HIGHLIGHTING YOUR BUSINESS -- MEETING SPONSORS NEEDED NOW!
Thanks to the members who have stepped up to help us through the summer! We are looking for meeting sponsors for October (and the rest of the year) . Now is your chance to help the club offset the cost of the speaker's meal and other program expenses, by signing up for a meeting. Have your company’s name highlighted and sign up today. Meeting Sponsor Cost: $100 per meeting. We are now allowing a 1 minute video in lieu of a slide and 1-2 minute presentation. To sponsor a meeting, contact the Rotary office or Vocational Committee Co-Chairs Kim Bedier and Missy Zenczak.
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Rusty George Reports on the August 31 Meeting |
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Serious Shenanigans happened on the Last Day of Summer An eye-witness account of The Tacoma 8 Rotary Club lunch meeting Taking in the pleasant view of Commencement Bay from the Explorer Room in C.I. Shenanigans, the club appreciated a thoughtful reminder from Kim Bedier to respect water and the victims in Houston, and then enjoyed a rousing and patriotic Star-Spangled Banner belted out by Chris Serface of Tacoma Little Theatre. Stephanie Farrar of Ten Capital helped introduce visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians, including newly-arrived exchange students as well as a few who just came back from their adventures abroad. A happy welcome to one and all. President Mark invited Alex Trettin of Travel Leaders to introduce our guest presenters: Bonnie Becker, Associate Professor of Marine Ecology at the University of Washington Tacoma, Nathalie Hamel from the Puget Sound Partnership, as well as Sherrie Duncan, owner of Sky Environmental, specializing in natural resource management and conservation. With the perfect watery setting as a backdrop, the three reported on the local area’s health as it pertains to invertebrates (like crab and octopi), fish (did you know that the state fish is the bull trout?) and mammals and birds. The most encouraging item of the talk is the revelation that grey and humpback whales, orcas and porpoises are making a comeback in numbers regionally in the last 20 years. The best piece of advice is to forego washing your car on the street and take it to a car wash that has been developed to capture and recycle waste water. President Mark wanted the trio to keep talking about the environment but he didn’t want to be shellfish about the time. No, you didn’t have to be there. It wasn’t funny at the time either. Past President Becky Fontaine, our meeting sponsor, talked about the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation the Red Cross is tackling at the moment. She asked us to watch who we donate to and with all the scams taking advantage of the situation, to use the recognizable organizations you trust. Donating does more that addressing the current situation but helps them stock resources to be prepared for the next disaster that will inevitably come. Kathleen Olson recognized birthday Rotarians, especially the lovely Cindy Niemi who was proud to report her team raised over $38,000 for the Courage ride last weekend. You can still contribute to her team at ridewithcourage.org. Happy Birthday and good job Cindy and team. Speaking of the Courage ride, Carolyn Weyrick also reported on the beer garden’s success at the event. Sounds like they had a blast. Kirsten Willis held a drawing for all our members who have signed up for Project Greater Good. The winner of two Mariners Tickets for the game on September 10 against the LA Angels was Pamela Transue. Congrats Pamela and have a great time. Some true confessions included Gil Quante and Whitney Grisaffi celebrating anniversaries (not to each other), Marsha Burns taking a ride on Bob Fredricksen’s boat around the sound, Becky Fontaine heading to Texas in the fall, Libby Catalinich helping lay unclaimed people to rest with the Pierce County Medical Examiner, Chris Serface helping Tacoma Little Theatre own its own building, Skye Lanz returning from Japan after one year as an exchange student, stud girl Ali Criss preparing to break a skydiving record, and Barry Benson announcing he and his wife Sharon being voted best of the South Sound by Showcase Magazine. Good on ya! Also, let it be known that the EFN repack is going to be on September 9th so sign up now and we will see you there. After a rousing meeting and delicious food, President Mark closed the meeting and invited everyone to stick around and chat. Some did, some didn’t. All left satisfied and with a twinkle in the eye.
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Sound advice for Service Above Self Living, by Past President Bill Baxter |
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"The only place success comes before work is the dictionary." --Vince Lombardi
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