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WEEKLY BULLETIN FEATURED SPEAKER FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2004
Slade Gorton
In 1969, Slade was sworn in as the state’s Attorney General, a post he would hold for three terms. Gorton’s illustrious career as Washington Attorney General saw him argue fourteen cases before the United States Supreme Court (1973-1980), prompting Chief Justice Warren Burger to comment: “[Slade Gorton] makes the best arguments before the Supreme Court of any Attorney General in America.” Slade’s most popular achievement as Attorney General came when he sued the American League in 1979 to keep baseball in Seattle. To this day, Slade Gorton is remembered by fans across the state for ‘Saving the Mariners.’ Slade was elected to the United States Senate in 1980, serving three terms. His terms in the Senate saw him appointed to powerful committee posts including Appropriations, Budget, Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Energy and National Resources. He served as the Chairman of the Interior Appropriation Subcommittee (1995-2001), the Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs (1995-99), and Aviation (1999-2000). He was a member of the Republican leadership as counsel to the Majority Leader (1996-2000). Slade joined Preston Gates & Ellis LLP in 2001 as of counsel. He served on the National Commission on Federal Election Reform in 2001 and in 2002 Slade was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Hal Lietz Passes Away Longtime Bellevue Rotarian Hal Lietz passed away at age 91 Wednesday, November 3. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernice, and two daughters Bonnie Hodges of Brier, Washington, and Nancy Beckham of Pasadena, California. Hal and Bernice lived in Arcadia, California, until 1970 when they moved to Washington. Hal spent his entire career with Borden Chemical Company (where he retired) and served as a Board member for the Arcadia School Board. BRC member Bill Jeude said, "Hal was a class guy and one we all would do well to emulate." Services for Hal Lietz were held at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. Vietnam Water Project
Care to Help Project Director Scott Mantz will be providing photos and progress reports throughout the duration of this project. Latest News From Scott Mantz ... I am very happy to announce that we have hit good water at the second drilling location, B'Co village. The water is of very good quality, and they have excellent flow. The villagers are ecstatic, and they send their sincere that yous to the Bellevue Rotary Club. They have begun construction of the holding tank, and expect to hold opening ceremonies on November 15th. Click here to read all the progress reports on this project. 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. Rotary Foundation Dear fellow Rotarians, As we look back on Rotary’s first 100 years of service, we can celebrate the great milestones and turning points that have defined our organization. One of Rotary’s most significant developments was the creation of The Rotary Foundation of RI, whose programs and projects have brought dignity and hope to millions of people around the world. The Rotary Foundation started as the dream of one man Past RI President Arch Klumph. In 1917, he proposed an endowment fund with the express purpose of “doing good in the world.” But despite his enthusiasm, the idea did not immediately take off. The first contribution was in the modest amount of US$ 26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Mo., USA. It wasn’t until 1947 the year of founder Paul Harris’s death that Rotarians began contributing large amounts to honor his memory. Since then, The Rotary Foundation has provided more than $1.4 billion in grants for projects in more than 165 countries. I would like to thank all those Rotarians who have given so generously of their time and money. Without your support, we would not be able to fund all those programs that have improved the quality of life for so many people. Through the Foundation, Rotarians are helping to overcome hunger, poverty, disease, and illiteracy the basic afflictions of the human condition that are the main obstacles to world understanding and peace. November is Rotary Foundation Month, a time to consider how you can make a meaningful contribution. The Foundation provides an effective vehicle for Rotarians to realize their own dreams of helping others. Whether it’s in the form of financial support or hands-on service, everyone can participate in the programs of the Foundation. In 2001, the Council on Legislation set a goal for every Rotarian to contribute $100 or more each year to the Annual Programs Fund. During the 2004-05 centennial year, we hope to raise a total of $100 million through the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative. Perhaps the greatest achievement of Rotary’s first century has been PolioPlus. In August, I attended RI’s Polio Summit in Delhi, India, where more than 1,300 Rotarians, health officials and government leaders (including India’s president) convened to coordinate the final push to wipe out polio in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Epidemiologists report that India is on track to stop poliovirus transmission by the end of 2004. It is only a matter of time before polio is eradicated forever, thanks to the Foundation and our global health partners. PolioPlus will serve as our lasting legacy to the world’s children. With so many pressing needs and economic challenges, The Rotary Foundation is more timely and relevant than ever before. As Arch Klumph expressed years ago, “We should think of the Foundation as being not something of today or tomorrow, but think of it in terms of years and generations to come. Rotary is a movement for the centuries.” These are indeed prophetic words as we look forward to celebrating Rotary’s first centennial. We are literally making history as we eradicate the last few cases of polio. The Rotary Foundation will continue to touch millions of lives and alleviate needless suffering. During Rotary’s centennial year, let us Celebrate Rotary by making a personal contribution to the Foundation. Perhaps your dream like Arch Klumph’s will change the course of Rotary history. Glenn E. Estess, Sr. |
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