Olympia Rotary Meeting 5-9-2016

 

 

Today’s Program:   “Young Timers”

 

Meeting Called to order:   12:20

 

Invocation by:    Vida Zvirzdys-Farler

 

Pledge of Allegiance led by:  Greg Bucove

 

Song:  Dennis Williams

 

Four Way Test led by:  Corrina Phillips

 

Visiting Rotarians:    “Van” Van Jepmond

 

Guests of Rotarians:  Cindy Hough

 

Happy Bucks:  Sean Murphy

 

Kim Dinsmore      Scholarship Committee new chair

Mark Elliott             Birthdays ranging the spectrum of ages

Sean Padget            Yep another pub night

Gina Carlson       Celebrated her birthday in Palm Springs

Sarah Clinton        A successful Youth Legislature

John Sabo               Yep the Flight Museum Open House is coming

Don Chalmers      Survived the decent from Mt Elinor

Richard Hull         Celebrating the successes of the Olympia Area Rowing

Vida Zvirzdys-Farler  “Girls Night Out” is just around the corner

 

 

Induction of new Rotarian David Young

Presentation of blue badge to Nick Schmidt

Presentation of Paul Harris plus one to Sean Murphy

A story by Caroline Manger about Church Bells and Ice Cream trucks

 

Steve Bean presented the Carl Reder  “Service Above Self” Award to John Hough, for his many accomplishments and years of service. John lifted up his passion for international work, he mentioned cultural exchanges, youth exchanges, and the water project and other efforts that help raise the profile of Rotarians throughout the world.  A well deserved recognition for a great Rotarian.

 

Program:  Young Timers introduced by Steve Bean….

 

Brad Hooper - My father told me to “work the community…” to get involved.  I remember asking my boss Bill about joining the West Olympia Rotary and his quick response was no. So here I am. I appreciate the opportunity to give my time not just giving money. Rotary has something for everyone…

 

Jill Barnes- I was a Rotarian in Idaho Falls and after moving here I joined the best Rotary Club ever. I am proud that Rotary works to end Polio. She shared that she won a blueberry pie betting Oscar, fortunately he did not bake it. She hopes to host an exchange student when her life is not so full…

 

Mary Sue Wilson- I was advised to join Rotary as a way to get connected to the community. It gives me a reason to end court on time. I love the songs and that our meetings start with an affirmation “the Four Way Test”.  She likes being a part of the club, our community and of course being Mary Sue…

 

Jim Leonard– Mondays were always difficult until I retired. Then I had the opportunity to join a group of like minded individuals who put service above self. I like getting advice like where to have a painting restored. It was nice to learn that Steve Bean has a sense of humor. Microphone management could be improved and he would like to hear more from/about committees…

 

                  

Meeting adjourned : 1:30