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Thursday, June 1, 2017 VOL. NINETY-THREE, Issue No. 47 The Current Administration and Congress |
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Former Congressman Norm Dicks serves as Senior Policy Advisor for Van Ness Feldman advising clients on a wide-range of public policy, strategic, and regulatory issues, particularly those in the environmental sector. Prior to joining the firm, Norm represented Washington State's 6th Congressional District from 1977-2013, where he received a rare first-term appointment to the House Appropriations Committee, a committee he served on for his entire tenure in Congress. In addition, he served on and chaired the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee where he made environmental issues a priority, and worked tirelessly on issues affecting the National Parks, National Forests, and Native American issues. Congressman Dicks also became the chair of the Defense Appropriations Committee, and concluded his tenure in Congress as top-ranking Democratic Member on the Defense Appropriations Committee, and top-ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. From 1990 to 1998, Congressman Dicks served on the House Intelligence Committee and was awarded the CIA Directors Medal. Upon his retirement, Norm received the Department of Defense’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a civilian for his work on behalf of military members and their families.
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THIS WEEK'S HELPERS Invocator - Kirsten Willis
National Anthem & Four Way Test - Elliot Stockstad Piano - Board Greeter/Host - Ali Criss Greeter/ Membership/Roving Mic - Jan Brazzell Birthdays - Stephanie Farrar
Fine Counter - Donna Haynes
Meeting Reporter for Gearshift - Kirsten Willis Meeting Sponsor - Dean Curry 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
Amanda Savage - May 28
Roger Lilley - May 29
Enid Harris - Jun 1
Chuck Heaton - Jun 2 Anniversaries to Celebrate John C. Dimmer - 56 years - Jun 1
Richard Jamison - 27 years – Jun 1
Gil Quante - 16 years cumulative - Jun 1
Naomi Villano - 7 years cumulative - Jun 1 |
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Here is an invitation to all of the wonderful Rotarians who have hosted our students or taken them on excursions during their stay here in Tacoma. The RYE Committee would like you to join them for a year end barbecue to say goodbye to our three fabulous students! We will meet on Tuesday June 6 at 530 at Carol and Chris Webster's home at 3019 North 29th St. Tel: 253-759-4864. Please RSVP by June 4 and plan to bring a potluck dish for sharing. Carol and Chris will provide BBQ chicken so any compatible side dish would be welcome.
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Offsite meeting on June 8! We have another travel opportunity for you! The June 8 meeting will be held at the Pagoda at Point Defiance and reservations will be required. We will be hearing from Roger Stanton of Metro Parks about Waterfront Phase I, which is the huge, multifaceted park development project impacting the entrance to Point Defiance Park. You will see sign up sheets on the tables this week. The price for the meal will be $20. Please email Joy at bookkeeper@rotary8.org to reserve your place and make payment arrangements. So far we have RSVP's from the members below, there is still time to make your reservation ! Jeff Albers, Mark Anderson, Dan Bogart, Jan Brazzell, Linda Kaye Briggs, Marsha Burns +1, Libby Catalinich, Peter Carlstrom, Cynthia Darland, Peter Darling, Stephen Deal, Sue Dreier, Jace Dwinell, Robin Echtle, Carolyn Else, Brien Elvins, Stephanie Farrar, David Flentge, Jeremy Fogelquist, Julie Foley, Hunter George, Joe Gordon, Don Hansen, Maria Harlow, Jim & Enid Harris, Diane Kelleher, Harrison Laird,Shanna LaMar, Kelly Lane and Luis,Roger Lilley, Jeff Lovely, Dane Meyer, Stacey Ogle, Kathleen Olson, Rick Olson, Tracy Peacock, Cap Pearson, John Pfaff, Gil Quante, Charley Rance, Debbie Regala, Greg Rolsma, John Schneider, Pat Steel, Michael Thompson, Pamela Transue, Alex Trettin, Christina Turner, Jim Whitacre, Kirsten Willis, Missy Zenczak and Clay Zhang. Don't see your name? Give us a call and we will get you on the list!
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Rotary at the Rainiers on July 13! Join with other Rotary clubs from around the district and beyond to enjoy fun and fellowship. The evening starts with tailgating in the parking lot at 5:30 followed by the game at 7:05. For $18 you will receive a reserved seat ticket, tailgate food of hamburgers and hot dogs, water, wine and beer. Once inside the ballpark you will also have a meal of a hot dog, chips and water and as well as a complimentary program. Please call or email the office at 473-7723 or bookkeeper@rotary8.org for reservations and payment for you and your family! You can also see Joy at the meetings to order and pay for tickets. Payments must be received by June 30.
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We Need 35 Volunteers from Tacoma #8 Rotary to be Rotary Carnies at Camp Goodtimes on Thursday, July 20th The theme is "The Great Outdoors" which we're interpreting as everything from wild animals to nature to merit badges and park rangers! Our club has sponsored a Carnival for the day for kids with cancer and their siblings for many years. It brings fun and enjoyment for the kids, and we have a blast as well! All volunteers must be over 17. If you would like to help, please contact Ann Voves at annvoves@comcast.net or you can reach her at 253-988-5607.
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RANDOM TABLE DAY THIS WEEK
Time to make some new best friends, compliments of the Membership Committee. At the meeting this week, you will receive a table number when you get to the meeting and it will take all of the guess work out of where to sit! Members with guests will be assigned seats together.
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ROAMERS Larry Treleven - Suncadia
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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! June 1, 2017 Johnny’s Dock 1900 E. D St. Tacoma, WA June 8th, 2017 Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar 5061 Main Street Tacoma, WA June 15, 2017 Fujiya 1125 Court C #1 Tacoma, WA June 22, 2017 The Beach 8612 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA |
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HIGHLIGHTING YOUR BUSINESS
It looks like we have meeting sponsors covered for the remainder of the Rotary year. Special thanks to all of our wonderful members who supported the club in this way. No rest for the Vocational Services Committee however, as they are already looking for members to sponsor our summer meetings. Now is your chance to help the club offset the cost of the speaker's meal, gift and other program expenses, by signing up for a meeting. Have your company’s name in lights 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 Don Sheppard or the Rotary office.
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Reflections from the meeting of May 25 by Jeff Rounce |
When President Becky Fontaine rang the bell to commence this meeting, it seemed that club members were out-numbered by guests — and the median age of the crowd was certainly much lower than on a typical Thursday. This was the annual recognition of graduating high school seniors who were to receive their scholarship awards from Rotary Club of Tacoma, and most of the 21 recipients were attending, along with high school counsellors, fellow students and many proud (and grateful) parents. Our program speakers also continued the “youthful” theme as the three wonderful Rotary Exchange students soon to complete their year’s affiliation with our club presented their out-going remarks. First, though, Jamie Brooks of Brooks Dental delivered a meaningful recitation of “12 Important Keys to Happiness” as a thoughtful moment/invocation. With piano accompaniment from Pierce County spokeswoman Libby Catalinich, Chris Serface of Tacoma Little Theatre directed a rendering of the National Anthem. Stephanie Farrar from Ten Capital and Harrison Laird, CBRE commercial real estate, attended to the public announcements for our guests and visiting Rotarians. President Becky brought Bob Fredrickson forward as the chair of the Club’s Scholarship Committee to introduce 19 remarkable young students from 12 Tacoma-area high schools who had been chosen to each receive his or her share of $35,500 in total grants this year. Someone noted that there were only four young men within the vast ranks of scholarship recipients. “Phenomenal GPAs,” “outstanding community service,” “varied career paths plotted” and an overall “good understanding of what it takes to be successful” were descriptors often used by Bob as he shared the backgrounds of all these students. He encouraged them all to “stay in touch with Rotary” and Rotaract as they journey forth in college and beyond, for they will find kindred spirits and ambitions among members of any Rotary Club they might affiliate with in the future. The guest speakers portion of the meeting followed, as President Becky introduced Louis Blindenbacher from Switzerland, who recalled the many local visitor attractions that he enjoyed during his school year in Tacoma. He also had opportunities to see much of the rest of Washington State, as his select hockey team traveled extensively for games and tournaments. A successful student at Stadium High School, he nevertheless shared a Will Smith quote: “The things that are most valuable to me, I did not learn in school. It is over-rated, but something you have to do.” Louis will be returning home soon to take his junior year of high school, since the classroom learning from Tacoma does not count in his academic program. But oh, the things he has learned while amongst us. Ailsa Bitha Nalaarni, our 2016-17 exchange student from Indonesia, recalled doing lots of traveling during her year with us and says she is still learning how to ice skate, though proficiency in snow skiing is an accomplishment for this young lady whose home sees neither ice nor snow. “Hairspray the Musical” was a highlight for her, representing her American stage debut. Reflecting on a remarkable RYE experience, Ailsa shared this quote: “When people start to make little changes in themselves, they begin to change the world.” And that is totally consistent with Rotarians’ belief in the value of the youth exchange programs. Luis Rico will soon be returning to his home and family in Colombia with memories of “dreams come true” during his time with our Club. “There are lots of things that I’m never going forget,” he shared. The year was not always easy, but he found lots of help from his Youth Exchange counsellors and others in the membership to fix problems as they arose. “I learned a lot about myself,” Luis said. “This is one of the best years of my life.” Meeting Sponsor Jamie Brooks tendered her sponsorship moment to Kirsten Willis, who spoke on behalf of The Humane Society for Pierce County and its upcoming fund-raising event. Malcolm Russell, Tacoma Youth Marine Center, celebrated birthdays, though only two Rotarians attended to observe their days: President Becky and Alex Trettin. Likewise, members on the list to note their club anniversaries were mostly elsewhere in celebration. Jan Schwenger has checked in to Facebook from Moldova this week and Mike Dunbar is visiting family in London. The other anniversary of note is for Dawn Lucien, who is still trying to see her way clear to get to a meeting. President Becky noted some Club administrative announcements, including the results of the prior week’s spontaneous fund-raiser for Polio Plus, which added $2,400 from #8 members, matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for a $7,200 influx to the global Rotary effort to end polio. Dues notices for the coming year have been mailed out with payment on them (and, optionally, a Pre-Paid Meal Plan choice) due to the office by June 19. Various members shared tales of travels, travails overcome and global water projects completed during True Confessions prior to the adjournment bell. Another successful meeting recorded to history for the quickly passing Rotary year of President Becky. |
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Sound advice for Service Above Self Living, by Past President Bill Baxter |
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"One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested." E.M. Forster
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