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PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
If you have information, articles, photos, etc., for publication in the weekly bulletin (paper copy, website and/or eFlash), please send them to bulletin@bellevuerotary.net by 9:00 am on Mondays.
IN THIS ISSUE:
REMINDER TO ALL ROTARIANS! AUCTION RSVP! | Dave Uberuaga, Superintendent, Mount Rainier National Park, "Effect of Recent Storms on Mt. Rainier National Park & the Ongoing Clean-Up Efforts" | BCC Rotaract Club Solicits Support | Giving Women Power Over AIDS | Note of Thanks Regarding RYLA | Walk For Water, March 24 | Camp Goodtimes, June 28 | 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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REMINDER TO ALL ROTARIANS! AUCTION RSVP!
You MUST RSVP for the auction and enter your meal selections. All Rotarians will automatically be billed for two tickets, but you need to choose your meals. You can RSVP online, enter your name, email address, partner, spouse, or date’s name and choose TWO dinners.
You do NOT have to choose a payment method or use your credit card to pay with PayPal, because you will be billed on your Rotary account. Just give your names, email address and your dinner selections.
Dave Uberuaga
Superintendent, Mount Rainier National Park
"Effect of Recent Storms on Mt. Rainier National Park & the Ongoing Clean-Up Efforts"
Dave Uberuaga began his federal career in 1974 as a Management Analyst with the U.S. General Accounting Office. In July 1984 he was selected as the Chief of Administration for Mount Rainier National Park and served in that role until November 1999 when he was named as the park’s Deputy Superintendent. In November 2002 he was appointed as Mount Rainier Superintendent and continues to serve in that role. His entire National Park Service career has been at Mount Rainier National Park.
Dave has actively served in a wide variety of roles during is 32 years with the Federal Government, including Acting Associate Regional Director for the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the National Park Service; Acting Superintendent of San Francisco National Maritime Park; member of the Pacific West Region Leadership Council and related Advisory Committees; Pacific West/Alaska Region Competitive Sourcing Regional Steering Committee; various regional and national task forces and committees as well as being actively involved in local education and church positions.
In November 2003, Dave received the National Parks Conservation Association’s Stephen Tyng Mather Award, given annually to individuals who have demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in promoting environmental protection in the national parks; for taking significant action where others have hesitated; and who exemplify the principles and practices of good stewardship of the parks. Stephen Mather was the first director of the National Park Service.
Additionally, in June 2001, Dave received the Department of Interior Superior Service Award for significant career contributions to the mission of the National Park Service.
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Dave attended the University of Idaho, where he received a B. S. in Biology and his Masters in Business Administration, M.B.A., in 1974. He is married and has three grown children.
BCC Rotaract Club Solicits Support
Sergey Smirnov, President-Elect, BCC Rotaract Club
The BCC Rotaract Club is hosting a table of 10 at the BCC Foundation Luncheon on Wednesday, April 25th. We would like to have the Bellevue Rotary to help fill this table. Surely, a number of the Rotary Club members are already planning to attend this luncheon and might consider sitting with the Rotaractors. Suggested donations start at $150 (a significant portion of which goes directly to BCC Rotaract) and any donation on top of that amount will benefit Rotaract in full. If all 10 seats are filled, an additional table will become available!
If you have any questions or would like to participate in the luncheon with the BCC Rotaract Club, please contact
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Giving Women Power Over AIDS
Sergey Smirnov, President-Elect, BCC Rotaract Club
“Giving Women Power Over AIDS” was the name of an exhibit displayed at Bellevue Community College from February 19 to February 23rd. This effort was organized by BCC Rotaract Club and the Northwest Microbicides Coalition.
The purpose of the exhibit and educational forum on February 22nd was to promote the development of microbicides as an essential method to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Microbicides are defined as topical substances (creams or gels) developed to reduce transmission of HIV and other STDs.
Cultural norms in many settings give women little power to determine the circumstances in which sex occurs and microbicides can provide the voluntary protection from HIV. They would be available for both vaginal and rectal use, thus benefiting both the straight and LGBTQ communities.
Note of Thanks Regarding RYLA
Glen Curda, RYLA Chair
Following is a letter from one of the attendees our club sent to RYLA March 1-4.
Dear Bellevue Rotary Club,
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how very much I appreciated the RYLA leadership training weekend last week. It was a very special time for me to learn about how to become more involved in my community as a leader and that even though I might not be president, I can still make a difference in other peoples’ lives.
My favorite part of the weekend was listening to all the inspirational speakers. I really enjoyed hearing about what a difference these people made. I now truly believe that it is possible for me to make a difference.
All of the scholarship candidates were treated extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Overall, I am extremely thankful that I was chosen for this amazing opportunity and I will definitely utilize what I have learned over many years in all the activities that I participate in.
I look forward to the future and being in touch with the Rotary Club and all it has to offer. I would love to get involved in more community service and to possibly join a Rotary Club when I get older. Once again I thank you all very much for this extraordinary experience!
Sincerely,
Julie Kranseler
Walk For Water, March 24
Joanne Primavera, Chairperson
District Water, Health & Hunger Concerns
There will be a Walk for Water at Alki Beach (Statue of Liberty Plaza, across from the Alki Starbucks) on March 24, at 11:00 a.m. This event is sponsored by Starbucks, and you will receive free coffee and water and join many others in this fun walk.
The purpose of the walk is to draw attention to the need for water around the world and to allow participants to know how far people have to walk for potable water each day.
Ethos Water, Starbucks Coffee Company and other leading non-profit and corporate supporters are planning a major effort around World Water Day 2007. Building on our highly successful efforts in 11 US cities in 2006, we are planning World Water Day events in 25 US and Canadian cities to raise awareness of the more than 1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean drinking water.
Please click here to register today for World Water Day events. We hope you will join us in Seattle on Thursday March 22 and Saturday March 24, or online through the “Virtual Walk for Water.”
We are committed to increasing awareness of the world water crisis and are proud to be part of World Water Day. We look forward to your participation.
Please visit www.worldwaterday.net to learn more and find out how you can make a difference.
Camp Goodtimes, June 28
Charlotte Ellis
The Rotary Carnival at Camp Goodtimes is the highlight of the summer for area children with cancer and their siblings who attend camp. Bellevue Rotarians and their guests make this day possible.
This year, our theme is The Circus, and we hope everyone will get makeovers from our Gene Juarez stylists, back for the 10th year.
Camp is held on Vashon Island; take the Fauntleroy Ferry. Come mid-morning and plan on spending the day. You will have as much fun as the kids! We have lunch at camp with the campers and stop for pizza and beverages at Rock Island Pizza before heading for the 6:00 pm ferry back to Seattle. Look for more information and sign-up sheets in May.
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
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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!