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WEEKLY BULLETIN FEATURED MARCH 15, 2005
Robyn Hunt
In Japan, Robyn has worked in Shogo Ohta's The Water Station (Mizu No Eki), Opium, with Kenji Suzuki and his Tokyo company Theatre Group Tao, and CLYTEMNESTRA, directed by Mr. Suzuki. Robyn is co-founder of the Seattle-based Pacific Performance Project, whose recent productions include Myra's War, Prix Fixe, and Suite For Strangers (in cooperation with the School of Drama). She teaches acting in the Professional Actor Training Program at UW, and received a UW Distinguished Teacher Award in 2000. Her father, Dr. Howard F. Hunt, is a member of Rotary in San Diego, California. AUction Item of the Week!
The Kingsleigh Inn Bed & Breakfast, nestled on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island in the village of Southwest Harbor, Maine, is known for being both elegant and casual. This turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian home was built in 1904 and recently renovated this year. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, you are just minutes away from scenic trails, oceanside cliffs, and the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. You will be warmly greeted each morning by your wonderful hosts, Greg and Dana, and treated to a magnificent gourmet breakfast. This package also inlcudes two round trip tickets on American Airlines for travel within the continental United States. Your Auction Chairman, Bob Ward, has stayed at the Kingsleigh Inn. If you want relaxation, romance, and comfort, this trip will be one to remember forever! Donor(s): Kingsleigh Inn, Procuts of Tucson Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Event Special Olympics has requested BRC support for the aquatics event, Saturday, April 16, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. It is a large event with a large number of volunteers needed, with rapidly rising costs. Special Olympics would be very happy to have Bellevue Rotary as the sponsor of the event and would welcome 20-40+ volunteers to work that date. Volunteers will definitely be warmer than they would have been on the ski slopes! The event will last all day, from approximately 8:00 am until 5:00 or 6:00 pm. All-day volunteers are preferred, but shifts can be taken if necessary. Thank you for Bellevue Rotary’s continued support of the athletes of Special Olympics Washington! The volunteers had fun last year and, of course, the athletes always do. Please contact Tom Eckhart to volunteer or to receive more information.. CurdaFun Ex-President, Glen Curda (aka Mr. Bowtie, Bill Ptacek, and Toe-Guy) expressed surprise, amazement and fear upon reading that Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes were back on the lunch menu at our meetings! While also appearing to hypnotize "yours truly" to subscribe to his "no meatloaf" doctrine, Ex-President Glen chanted the following over and over again: I do not like meatloaf and mashed, Personally, this reporter thinks that if Ex-President Glen would just try it, he might just find out that he likes it! Rotaract Trip to Nepal Cancelled
Rotary Cubs in Nepal will help distribute the funds and "Cub Reporter" Rob Rose will still be traveling there from March 13-31. Rob will be meeting with the organizations involved and coordinating how the funds being sent over will be utilized. Rob will also be participating in at least one volunteer project with the Rotary Club of Kopundol, who are going to be making improvements at the Newlife Disabled Center in Kathmandu. Rob will again be documenting the trip with video and still photographs and promises to have a great story to tell on his return. One of last year's BCC Rotaractors, Angel Kelchev, was so moved by the plight of these disadvantaged children in Nepal that he has been raising funds at his new school, Stanford University. He has even started the first Rotaract Club at Stanford! Angel has recently sent a check for $900 from an art sale that he held at the school. These funds will go towards the matching money being raised by the BCC Rotarians. Congratulations, Angel, on your outstanding efforts. "Cub Reporter" Rob Rose, himself, has been moved and inspired by these young people — though they've never met the people they are raising funds for, they give of their time and talents to help! NEWS RELEASE 2006-07 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship Applications Now Available The scholarships, which are designed to further international understanding and goodwill, provide for study aboard in more than 10 countries where Rotary clubs are located. Some 1,300 scholarships of various types will be available from clubs worldwide. During their studies aboard, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars act as “ambassadors of goodwill.” Through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations and other forums, the scholars represent their homelands and work to further international understanding. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for one academic year aboard and provide funding for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, some educational supplies, and language training (if necessary) up to a maximum award of $25,000. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are flat grants of $12,000 per year for two years toward the cost of a degree program in another country. Also available are Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships which provide funding for six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country, including transportation, tuition, and home stay expenses, up to a maximum of $19,000. For more information and an application please contact Sandra Olson-Meyer (Ph 425-285-2330 or 1930 116th Ave NE, Ste 201, Bellevue, WA 98004). Interested students may also want to consult the Rotary website, where the application may be downloaded. The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program is the world’s largest privately sponsored international scholarship program. Focused on humanitarian service, personal diplomacy, and academic excellence, the program has sponsored more than 30,000 Rotary Scholars aboard since it began in 1947.
Come to Camp Goodtimes this year on Wednesday, June 22. Plan to spend the day on Vashon Island. Bellevue Rotary members will once again put on a rip roaring, way cool, action packed carnival garnished at the end with lots of whipped cream. Sign up anytime with Charlotte Ellis, or check out the table flyers in late May/early June. Spouses and teens can help too.
Help us out! Come to camp for half days on June 20, 21 and 24!
Saddle up for a great day in the country! This spring, you and your fellow Rotarians are invited on a trail ride for fun and fellowship. Date and place are yet to be determined. You will need your own horse! Contact Dean Rebhuhn or Peter Hammett for details. |
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* * * MARCH BIRTHDAYS Abner Larry, 03/01 Glen Curda, 03/01 Sally Gray, 03/01 Colleen Crowley, 03/02 Shawn Xing, 03/03 Leland Teng, 03/04 Stacy Graven, 03/05 Frances Gough, 03/13 Nancy Pasternak, 03/13 Sam Esayian, 03/15 Tom Eckhart, 03/16 Hellen Hemphill, 03/18 Jane Hague, 03/20 Milt Douglas, 03/27 Lynn Jones, 03/27 Roy Wahle, 03/27
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