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WEEKLY BULLETIN FEATURED SPEAKER FOR OCTOBER 26, 2004
W. Michael Easton, Interim President
Additional professional experience includes positions as Vice-President for University Relations at the University of Montana (1982-87), Vice President for Student Services and Public Information and Professor of Adult and Higher Education at the University of South Dakota (1978-82), Director of Student Services at the University of South Dakota (1973-78), Dean of Students and Associate Professor, Education at Eastern Montana College (1971-73). Mike earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and attained both a Master of Science and Doctorate of Education from the University of Oregon. He will serve in this position until a Search and Selection Committee has completed its work and selected a new President. Until that appointment, Dr. Easton will have full presidential responsibilities and authority.
We are having the Second Annual Rotary First Harvest Pumpkin Auction at this week's meeting, October 26, to help raise funds to benefit Rotary First Harvest. This year we plan on having more pumpkins to auction, with the minimum goal of one pumpkin per table There will be pumpkins provided by the Rotary First Harvest Committee. President Katherine is even planning on carving a pumpkin, and she suggested this might be a great opportunity for Past Presidents to show how creative they are and to also carve pumpkins for the auction. Red Badgers could use this as a community service activity. Members who are very creative and would like to carve pumpkins are welcome to do so. Bring your pumpkins to the October 26th meeting as close to noon as possible so members can admire your work on display at the tables.
Tuesday, October 26th Party will be held at the home of BBRC member Sadru Kabani (same host as last year) at 84 Cascade Key, Newport Shores, Bellevue Community Service Opportunities A tree-planting work party is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, at the Winters House in Mercer Slough Nature Park, 2102 Bellevue Way SE. The project involves planting shrubs and mulching the beds. We will meet at 9:00 am and wrap up no later than 1:00 pm. Please contact Mike Schaefer or Dave Martin to sign up. Also ... Help set up and serve seniors at the North Bellevue Senior Center's annual holiday luncheon on Wednesday, December 15, 2004. Sign up with Doug Whalen. Good Start Back to School Program A Success! Your extremely generous $2,000 grant this year was a wonderful help to our 9th annual Good Start Back to School project. Your gift stretched a very long way as we shopped near and far to purchase school supplies and backpacks at excellent sale prices. Thanks to your participation, more low-income kids than ever in the Bellevue public schools 1095 as of September 24 have been helped so far this year by Congregations for Kids. Of these, 987 students received new backpacks filled with school supplies; the remaining 108 requested school supplies only. We prepared backpacks and/or supplies for 1252 students this August after seeing the numbers requested in June, comparing them with last year's numbers and then allowing for an increase. This means that an additional 157 filled backpacks are ready for students entering the district later this year. Based on past history, most of those 157 will be given away this school year. The incredible donations of 26 Bellevue congregations, four service groups and one corporation, and grants from you and another organization, made this all possible. Of those helped this year, 676 are in 15 (out of a total 16) Bellevue elementary schools, 235 in 7 middle schools and 184 in 6 high schools. The students receiving help are those most in need of the almost 2,700 students in Bellevue public schools - 17.8% - who qualify for the Free and Reduced Price Lunch program this year. Bellevue Rotary & BCC Rotaract Club Team Up To Help Disabled & Orphaned Children in Nepal
If the political situation in Nepal is safe enough, a group of BCC students will travel to Nepal with Rob and Peter, along with their spouses, Gina and Megumi, to undertake hands-on projects at the above mentioned locations. Last year Rob and Gina led a group of adult volunteers and Garfield High School students to Nepal. It was an enriching and rewarding experience for everyone involved, including members of our hosting club, RC Patan. This Nepali club, with whom we have cooperated on numerous projects, is now our officially recognized “twin club." This $5,000 being raised and the volunteers going over to Nepal can make a meaningful difference in many children’s lives. When world events seem sad and discouraging, it is indeed satisfying to give of ourselves and improve the lives of others. Please support the Rotaract Club as they raise funds for this worthy project. When we reach out and connect with the Rotaract club we chartered, we strengthen our relationship as parent club and mentors for future Rotarians. BCC Rotaract Club Car Wash Nets On Saturday, October 16th, the BCC Rotaract Club had their first fundraiser to support humanitarian projects in Nepal. The day started out dark and rainy; however, the BCC student’s spirits weren’t at all dampened. Plus, the cars came in "presoaked"! Within a short time, the students were "presoaked" as well. This reporter suggested looking extra-pathetic to bring in more business. By noontime the rain had stopped and business started to pick up. Some kind souls even gave donations instead of having their cars washed! The five-hour event netted $352.00, so they are well on their way to the $2,500 goal (and pneumonia, I think!) Special thanks go to Old Bellevue Chevron for hosting the event.
Applications for Community Grants The Bellevue Rotary Club will be taking applications for Community Grants until October 31st. There are certain guidelines that will be considered when reviewing each grant: 1) The funds must be beneficial to the Eastside. 2) Fund requests are not for operational expenses. 3) The maximum grant is $5,000. 4) The Grant Request Form must be filled out. This form is found in the dropdown menu under Club Forms at the top of each page on this website. 5) Email the completed form and any supporting information to Phil Bevan, or mail to: Phil Bevan |
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Next Meeting * * * GREETERS * * * OCTOBER Rob McKenna, 10/01 Frank Buty, 10/04 Fred Hayes, 10/05 David Allen, 10/07 Ron Rauch, 10/07 Julie Arnevick, 10/12 Bob Bishop, 10/13 Barbara Morgan, 10/13 Rick Helgeson, 10/14 Gail Ryder, 10/14 Bob Wallace, 10/17 Gary Zimmerman, 10/19 Kemper Freeman, 10/23 Ron Dunlap, 10/31
* * * * Award Winning! * * * * Are you receiving The Rotarian Magazine? If not, contact Laurie Larson or email The Rotarian Magazine. * * * * The permanent mailing address for Bellevue Rotary is: Laurie Larson |
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