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• PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN • • • •
In this issue:
Doug Barnes, Division president
Centex Homes is a national homebuilder with operations in more than 26 states. The Seattle Division was established in 1980 and has built more than 6,000 homes around the Puget Sound area. In 2004 and 2005, the Seattle Division ranked “Highest in customer satisfaction among new homebuilders” by JD Power and Associates and were honored with a 2005 Gold Nugget award for “Outstanding Service Within the Community”. Recently, the Master Builder’s Association awarded Centex Homes as the Puget Sound “Builder of the Year”.
Doug holds a MBA degree in finance from the University of Washington and received a B.S. in business with a concentration in accounting and computer Science from Oregon State University. Doug and his wife, Linda, have been married for 27 years and have three daughters, Cindy, Crystina and Madeline. Doug is a lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest. He grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon and has resided in the Seattle area since 1978.
The Bellevue Rotary Community Grants Committee is taking applications for grants, with the cut off date being March 15th to submit. These are the general guidelines.
1) Grant money must be beneficial to the Eastside Community.
2) Maximum amount awarded will not exceed $5,000.
3) Funds are not to be used for ongoing expenses (operational); this rule may be bent and will be looked at on a case by case basis.
4) The application form needs to be filled out and can be found here on the website
If you have questions, contact Phil Bevan (Ph 425-450-9616).
Wednesday:
Late afternoon departure via Horizon, then rental car from Boise for two of us: Mike Creighton checking into Debbie Acton and Frank's place adjacent to Warm Springs lift, and me into Janine and Alex Florence's townhouse next door, both of which were most elegant, on and looking across Warm Springs Creek at unrestricted view of the ski slopes. All the hosts, except for Steve Anderson, had arrived earlier and been able to ski in fresh powder this day.
Thursday:
Former instructor Chuck Doland and Joyce, driving from Seattle, arrived at Larry and Carol Mast's in the afternoon (also located right on Warm Springs Creek) and the Masts hosted a wine and snacks after-ski party. Their home is spacious and comfortable, unique architecture, with wine cellar filled with very special selections. Charming Carol loves to cook, and her kitchen can obviously handle any menu she decides to take on (note testimonial: Larry's exercise equipment). Larry also had an impressive array of old single malts (my passion) and some special tequilas that opened my eyes to the subtleties of these spirits, a far cry from the throat searing worm killers of my more youthful drinking days.
Larry made reservations at the old and famous Ranch Restaurant, where we were joined by Steve Anderson, Rondi Bennett, and Brad Hunt, all just arriving on the drive from Boise. Another friend of Larry's also joined us, John Anderson, an OB from Atherton who was working with Larry organizing the NW Medical Association meeting (Big write-off party for the skiing docs?) taking place next week. John was a lot of fun, fitting right into the exuberant group, and the Ranch food showed off an experienced kitchen. Friday.
Debbie and husband, Frank, hosted an after-ski party for those just off the slopes, which proved to be a warm and welcome break for those who got all the vertical they wanted an hour before the lifts closed (quiet, good guy Frank, new to skiing, but with his legs/knees-required background in soccer, will undoubtedly be leading the pack before long). Then, off to the Jacuzzi tubs to prep for the next event (no rest for the wicked...ly delightful).
Frank and Susan got their runs in early in the day, so were the most refreshed of all that evening, welcoming us at their impressive wine, cheese, nuts, and fruit reception at the posh and historic Knob Hill Inn. This was no ordinary pre-dinner event, but more of a fine wine tasting, featuring special selections, the least of which were a couple of Leonettis, joined by California and French wines. The Youngs also had other friends that they see each year at the Inn join us and introduced all to the owners. (Note to committee: Make Frank bring gracious and entertaining Susan to more socials.) The Rotarians and spouses group numbered 15, plus the other guests, making for conversations enriched by the non-skiing spouses (did I mention that Alex Florence is particularly fond of and familiar with Burgundies and does the occasional blind tastings?).
And the tour of luxury accommodations continued. I joined the Masts on the way to dinner for a stop at the Sun Valley Lodge (speaking of posh places), where he and John Atherton were tasting wines for the NW Med Association's dinner to take place there next week. They had narrowed the selection to two fine wines, a California cab and a Bordeaux, so we got to sip along while chatting with the manager and wife about the wines, as well as his homeland (from Nice, and his wife from Bordeaux). A fine program is being designed by Larry and John, so the skiing docs are in for a fun time next week (especially those who don't count calories or monitor liver enzymes).
Half of the group joined the Youngs at Rosina's Restaurant (upscale Italian). The other half took Chinese take out for a tour of Steve Anderson's modest abode in Elkhorn (7500 square feet, reported to be like a lodge-on-mountain, in no small part due to the architect having designed lodges on Baldy). A very good time was reported by both groups.
Saturday/Sunday: Steve was planning to host a Super Bowl party, but that would not have interfered with the ski day. Mike and I had to return on Saturday, so must leave it to the others to report on the sun and fun weekend.
Conclusion (Finally? I heard that!): "Ski Trip" obviously understates all this event had to offer, which seems promising for a repeat, if the hosts can stand so much intrusion into their relaxed winter vacations. Whether one is most attracted to the immaculately groomed slopes, light powdery bowls, fine wines, dining, shopping, camaraderie, or all the above, this location is perfect for a fellowship event that both skiers and resort aficionados can enjoy with other Rotarians, their spouses, and other friends there on their own.
Thanks to all hosts and guests for a memorable event! Same time next year?
Rotary District 5030 Leadership Assembly
Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Club Secretaries, Treasurers, all incoming Officers and Board Members, All Committee Chairs, Newsletter Editors, Webmasters, New Members, and all interested Rotarians are invited to join District Governor-Elect Mike Montgomery at the District's Annual Kick-Off Event!
The Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at the Bellevue Community College, from 7:30AM-12:00 noon.
If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to the 2006 District 5030 Leadership Assembly, please contact District Leadership Assembly Chairperson Son Michael Pham (Ph 206-484-4830).
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