FEBRUARY 27, 2006
PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Robert W. Davidson, CEO of the Seattle Aquarium Society, "Exciting Future for the Seattle Aquarium" | Club Service Work Project Approaching | Crystal Mountain Ski Trip, March 6 & 7 | Camelot at the Fifth Avenue Theater | Spring Golf Outing | Register Today for the 2007 District Conference! | Enjoy a Wine Tour on the Way to the 2007 District 5030 Conference!
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Robert W. Davidson
CEO of the Seattle Aquarium Society
"Exciting Future for the Seattle Aquarium"
Robert W. Davidson was appointed CEO of the Seattle Aquarium Society in February 2002. He was a key leader in the successful $40 million private/public partnership to revitalize Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo (as Zoological Society Board President and later as its Executive Director/CEO).
Bob holds an MBA from the University of Washington and an AB from Harvard University. He has served in senior government positions at the federal and state levels and has held executive positions in manufacturing and private investment management. Bob is also Past Board President of the Northwest Development Officers Association and received the Woodland Park Zoological Society Medal for his efforts to revitalize the Zoo.
Bob and his wife, Molly, live in Bellevue, where they raised their sons Ford, Harpur and Marshall.
Club Service Work Project Approaching
BJ Rasmussen
The next Club Service Project/Work Party is planned for Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Work will include the clean-up of non-native plants and the planting of new native plants at Highland Park/Valley Creek, located across from the Safeway store on 140th, between Bel-Red Road and Northup Way.
Everyone is invited — all Rotarians, Red Badgers in need of a service project, InterAct and RotorAct members, Scout troops ... the more the better!
If you have any questions, please contact
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Crystal Mountain Ski Trip, March 6 & 7
Scott East
This classic overnight fellowship for members only, a 30+ year tradition, is now just one week away. We'll be heading for the mountain a couple of hours before happy hour and dinner on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 6. If you didn't block the time when this was first announced, or when you saw it in the Bulletin each week, now is the time. If you did protect the time,
, and start your stretching (the gut that is, as we have been known to ALMOST overindulge in the finer calorie-things in life).
This is a BRC 2007 event you won't want to miss, as record snowfall is mounting daily, and, even more enticing, one of our gourmet guys, Rick Hervey, will be preparing the Tuesday evening dinner. Given the prestigious wine-and-dine clubs Rick belongs to, his hosting of dinner is guaranteed to get us fat and happy for the cards and conversation to follow.
Game Meister Lisa Carroll will be available to instruct all newbies in the art of cards — in a kind and gentle manner, of course (heh heh) — so bring a few bucks and get set to haul in the beginner's luck chips, taken from us old chumps. Yes, sadly, first time attendees seem to take un-Rotary-like glee in fleecing the veterans.
Chef Foster Radford, man of all meals (past dinner dude), is taking the point on breakfast. Early risers are invited to volunteer to help Foster, who is a ton of fun both on and off the slopes.
Several have indicated plans to participate since notice was sent out last year and repeated in the Bulletin most weeks since. But, if you have not confirmed with me by email in the last week, please do so now so we can start forming up the car pools (the R&R from the busy week starts as we depart). Also, the chefs need a nose count. Rick says he can handle 40 to 50 for dinner. The lodge can sleep that many, but past experience leads us to believe that the facility can best accommodate 25 to 30 for meals, unless we do two seatings. Girls' dorm on top floor and boys' bunks in basement are separated by the kitchen/dining/lounge area of the lodge, sitting just off Lot C at the Crystal Mountain Ski Area base.
If you are a red badger, this trip is a must-do event, even for non-skiers/boarders, as it allows everyone to become better acquainted. Given the great food, cards, and camaraderie alone, the $50 event fee is hard to beat. That's a bargain for what it covers (dinner, breakfast, and lodging). But it's an offer you can't refuse, this year, as Frank Young has donated lift ticket vouchers again for the first 18 confirmations who don't have their own season passes. So, sign up early and sign up oft... well, just sign up soon, so the rest of us don't feel so guilty about pondering all that fresh powder on our own.
Those who can get away sooner than mid-afternoon on Tuesday, March 6, may wish to scope the slopes out for the rest of us (caveat bravado war stories about your ski-alone prowess, as we'll have a chance the next day to see if you're really as bad in deep powder as the rest of us). The Group Ski Day is Wednesday, March 7. We typically do a few runs together before breaking into smaller groups according to interest and ability. Everyone will have someone to ski with, (unless you're just faster than everyone else and don't want to miss the chance to stack up the miles before lunch). Some come for the evening events, then leave in the early morning Wednesday, or for after-breakfast and lounging around the fireplace with a book. Several leave after the 1:00PM group lunch at the Snorting Elk, while others ski the full day before returning to the lodge to pack and head home for dinner at a civilized hour or stopping for a bite on the way.
Don't delay, calendar this event today. I'll look forward to your
. Email is also best for questions, but I'll be happy to discuss details by phone, if you prefer.
Camelot at the Fifth Avenue Theater
David Laub
Bellevue Rotary has scheduled a night at the Fifth Avenue Theater to see Camelot, staring Michael York. The show is on Thursday, April 5, at 8:00 pm.
There will be a wine tasting event before the show in a Bellevue Rotarian’s downtown Seattle office. Finger food will be available to make a light dinner. Children are welcome. The tickets are for the Grand tier (balcony), and we have one of the front sections on the balcony.
If you are interested in attending, please contact
with the number of tickets you need.
Spring Golf Outing
Brad Hunt
We have confirmed the date for the Spring Golf Outing: Thursday, June 14, at Trilogy Golf and Country Club, Redmond Ridge. We will be playing a scramble format and have reserved 32 spots on a first come, first served basis. Our first starting time is at 1:30, and the cost will be $95 for golf, balls, 1/2 cart and food. A no-host bar will be available after the event.
Please hold the date and contact
(Ph 425-417-6794) if you are interested in participating this year.
Register Today for the 2007 District Conference!
Sarah Langton
District 5030 is pleased to announce that the 2007 District Conference will be held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, from 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Join us for a celebration of the accomplishments of District 5030 clubs during 2006-2007, and enjoy the true spirit of Rotary fellowship.
To register for the conference, please go to the Rotary District 5030 website, and look for information on the District Conference and the registration forms. Fill out the form and mail it in to the District Office. Please note that hotel reservations are made separately (information is on the registration form). We encourage you to book your hotel rooms early, as the resort will likely fill due to the conference.
We would love to have a strong Bellevue Rotary showing at the conference. Hope to see you in beautiful Coeur d’Alene in April!
Enjoy a Wine Tour on the Way to the
2007 District 5030 Conference!
Northgate Transit Center, 8:00AM
OR
Issaquah Park and Ride, 9:00AM
Arrive The Coeur d'Alene Resort, 6:00PM
Return departure from Coeur d'Alene at 1:00PM on April 22
Arrive Issaquah Park and Ride 7:00PM
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Northgate Transit Center, 8:00PM
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Tour price includes:
* Round trip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
* Wine Country Concierge Service
* Tour of 2 Wineries
* Expertise of Washington Wine Tour Guide
* Maps and other visuals
* Lunch and Snacks in route to Coeur d'Alene
* Fun and Fellowship with other Rotarians!
$135.00 Per person
Limited space! Reserve your seat by downloading this registration form and sending it in to the District Office today!