Dorothy is retired from government service and is currently a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Encorps program working social justice issues. She began volunteering with AIDNW in 2017 as part of a grad school project and remains committed to supporting the legal immigrants who are released from the NW Detention Center.
Shauna is a stormwater engineer and has worked for the City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department since 2002. She is the mother of three boys ages 5, 8 and 10, and recently became interested in volunteering for AIDNW when she learned about the Northwest Immigrant Detention Center operating down the street from her office at the Center for Urban Waters.
Dorothy Perkins and Shauna Hansen - Immigrants in Detention
THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES A RESERVATION IN ADVANCE...IT HELPS JOY WITH THE BILLING, AS WELL AS ASSURING THE YACHT CLUB WILL HAVE ENOUGH FOOD PREPARED. YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THE OFFICE AND WE WILL REGISTER YOU!
BUSINESS EXPO IS COMING
The Co-Chairs of our Vocational Services Committee, Missy Zenczak and Andrew Imholt are busy planning our next Business Expo scheduled for Thursday, April 25, during our regular meeting time. This is your chance to sponsor a booth for $150 and let members know all about your business. Contact Missy at missyz@uwpc.org or Andrew at aimholt@pheinsureance.com if you want to reserve your space to make this the best Expo ever!
2019 Rotarian of the Year Nominations Sought
Each year, our club recognizes a Rotarian who has provided exemplary service to the club and to our community. It is that time of year again – we are now seeking nominations from our membership for our 2019 Rotarian of the Year.
So put on your thinking caps and nominate someone to be our 2019 Rotarian of the Year. To do so, complete a nomination form available at meetings or use this link and send it to Immediate Past President Mark Anderson (marka@mbaesq.com) or to the Rotary 8 Office (clubadmin@rotary8.org). (The fine print: Past Rotarians of the Year, the current President, and Past Presidents are not eligible for selection as Rotarian of the Year.)
Please submit any nominations no later than the close of business Friday, March 29 (after that, we’re all getting ready for the next night’s big event – the Mission Possible Auction!). The Past Presidents will meet immediately following the Rotary meeting on Thursday, April 18 to go over all the nominations and select the next worthy recipient of this prestigious award.
The recipient of this year’s Rotarian of the Year award will be honored at our lunch meeting on Thursday, May 16, where he or she will receive a Paul Harris Fellowship and tremendous adulation, followed by thundering applause, all in recognition of their outstanding service. That evening, they will also be treated to a first-rate dinner in the company of Past Rotarians of the Year.
Although many are deserving, only one can be honored as our Rotarian of the Year. Please take the time to nominate our club’s most commendable Rotarian.
HABITAT DEDICATION MARCH 9
After an amazingly successful auction to fund the house, many months with work parties and yummy food to give the crews energy, the day arrived and hearts were warmed to know that once again our club has had an incredible impact in our community.
EFN BREAK BAG PACK
The next opportunity to volunteer will be on March 23 from 12-230 and then another repack on April 6. Sign up sheets will be at the meeting on 3-21 or contact Gil Quante or Jim Whitacre with questions.
FEATURED ITEMS
Mexican Vacation
Portland Getaway
Procurement Deadline
The deadline for items has passed, but we are still waiting for the physical items and some procurement forms. Please turn them in at the meeting this week, or email them to the office. Although we are in temporary space at the Armory (1001 Yakima Ave, Suite 9A) we are able to accept your items now. The office is open Monday - Friday 830-5. The doors on the Nollmeyer side of the building are unlocked during business hours. If you come to the 11th St. doors you will need to call the office number and we will meet you at the door.
Time to make those reservations!
You should have received your invitations by now and we hope that you have 9 friends to join you to fill a table. Our goal is to have a room full of generous Rotarians and their friends who will join together to enjoy good company and purchase amazing items. The party will be great ! You can call or email the office to reserve your spot, or drop off your RSVP card at a meeting. Let's make this a night to remember.
CHECK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
We have some great items in the auction this year that are date specific and you will want to bid early on them!
May 18 - 2 sessions of welding for 5 people each with Jennifer Wedderman
June 23 - Mimosa Brunch from Miriam Barnett and Cindy Grady
June 27 - Appetizers served by Linda Kaye Briggs during Galleyside
July 14 - Turkish Dinner with Carol Webster
July 20 - Special Wild Fin Chefs dinner with Carolyn Weyrick
July 27 - Wine tasters dinner with Brien Elvins and Stephen Deal
August 3 - Paella dinner at the Lakebay home of Barry and Sharon Benson
August 10 - Salmon dinner at the home of Mike Dunbar
September 7 - Cruising with the Singing Gorilla aka Ron Lunceford refreshments by Cindy Grady
September 14 - Mount Rushmore Dinner at Point Ruston with Linda Kaye, Carol and Kathryn
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL AUCTION SPONSORS!
$10,000 - Fallout
Financial Insights
$7,500 - Ghost Protocol
Timberland Bank
Titus Will Auto Group
$5,000 - Rogue Nation
Dimmer Family Foundation
Rusty George Creative
Johnson Stone & Pagano PS
Kathryn Nelson
Union Bank
John & Audrey West
$2,500 - Ethan Hunt
Cole Graphic Solutions
Cornerstone Financial Services
Superior Linen
Tacoma Screw
Carol & Chris Webster
$1,500 - Peter Graves
Banner Bank
Catalyst Workplace Activation
DP & C
Express Employment
Moss Adams
Cap Pearson
Tapco
$1,000 - IM Force
Advancement Consulting
Albers and Company
Artistic Plastic Surgery
Sharon & Barry Benson
Marsha & Andrew Burns
Cascade Park Communities
Community Health Care
Jim & Enid Harris
Heritage Bank
Homestreet Bank
Roger Lilley
Multicare
Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Foundation
Buck & Joane Thompson
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation
MEETING VOLUNTEERS
Reflection - Rick Oldenberg
Greeter/Roving Mic -
Greeter/Roving Mic -
Board Greeters - Libby Catalinich
Board Greeters -
National Anthem & 4 Way Test - Chris Serface
Piano - Libby Catalinich
Fine Counter - Robin Echtle
Storywriter - Chris Serface
Meeting Sponsor - Andrew Imholt
AV Assistant - Jeff Rounce
WANT TO HELP AT A MEETING?
Please contact Kathi to volunteer
--Leading the National Anthem & Four Way Test --Giving the Moment of Reflection --Assisting with Audio/Visual --Greeter and Roving Mic --Sponsoring a meeting
--Check in Assistant
Birthdays This Week
Bill Duppenthaler - Mar 18
Kirsten Willis - Mar 19
Missy Zenczak - Mar 20
Jack Connelly - Mar 22
Mike Hansch - Mar 22
Brett Thomas - Mar 23
Anniversaries to Celebrate
Nick Frank - 3 years
Jeff Mead - 3 years
Gordon Neu - 8 years
Laurie Jinkins - 10 years
Kelly Lane - 4 years
Fred Matthaei - 38 years
Jerry McLaughlin - 22 years
George Williams - 67 years
Conor McCarthy - 7 years
Shon Sylvia - 12 years
Carol Duris - 9 years cumulative
ROAMERS
Stacey Ogle - Seattle 4
Social at Cooks Tavern in November
Upcoming 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.
March 21
Foley’s on the Green
March Madness All day long
7108 Lakewood Drive West
Tacoma, WA
March 28th
Mediterranean Gyro Grill
3555 Market Place
University Place
Bellarmine Thursday at 5
We had another great gathering enjoying the social time with one another and learning more about the mission of Bellarmine. We had a special treat hearing from one of their alumni our own John Gaines, who let us know that he recently received his Doctorate Degree. We also enjoyed watching some of our members complete some tasks in a virtual reality kitchen. Congratulations John and thanks to Dean Hanks and Rob Modarelli for hosting us.
The Gearshift is a weekly publication to inform you about current happenings in the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8. We meet on Thursday at the Yacht Club, 5401 Yacht Club Road, Tacoma, WA.
Noon - 1:00 pm
The Rotary Office is located at:
1001 Yakima Ave, Suite 9A
Tacoma, Washington 98405
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 1777
Tacoma, Washington 98401-1777
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