WEEKLY BULLETIN

APRIL 17, 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Steven L. VanAusdle, President, Walla Walla Community College, "Winemaking in Eastern Washington" | A Reminder About Auction Item Drop-Off | Presidential Membership Conference | A Night at the Fifth Avenue Theater: "West Side Story" | Spring Golf Outing | Camp Goodtimes, June 28


 

GREETERS
Terry Posner
Grant Ringel

BACK TABLE DUTY
Alan Fulp
Neily Bissett

NEWEST RED BADGE
MEMBER(S)

John Hepler
Eugene Gershman
Jim McCracken
Dean Holly

 

Laurie Larson
Club Administrator

P.O. Box 523
Bellevue, WA 98009
Ph 425 451-3819
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Birthdays
Chris Porter, 04/01
Rob Petersen, 04/04
Gary Neumann, 04/09
Lisa Carroll, 04/12
Gregg Jordshaugen, 04/13
Jill Ostrem, 04/13
Mike Evered, 04/16
Rob Rose, 04/17
Kathy Hanson, 04/19
DickForeman, 04/20
Lee Graeve, 04/20
Kim Wold, 04/20
Cy Oskoui, 04/21
Stan Winter, 04/21

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Classification Report:
“Banking” and "Financial Services" classifications are currently full
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Foundation Giving

THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM

Steven L. VanAusdle, President
Walla Walla Community College

"Winemaking in Eastern Washington"

Bulletin ImageAn eastern Washington native, Steve VanAusdle was born and raised in Pomeroy. He earned B.S. and M.A. degrees in Agriculture Economics from Washington State University in 1966 and 1968 and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1980.

He has been President of Walla Walla Community College since 1984, and his vision has enabled WWCC to provide innovative education and training in a wide variety of programs.

VanAusdle is Vice-Chair of the Governor's Economic Development Commission and serves on the Council on Competitiveness, the Washington Wine Education Consortium, the WSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Advisory Council, the Port of Walla Walla Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Executive Alliance, and numerous other regional, state, and national organizations.

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A Reminder About Auction Item Drop-Off

Drop-Off Schedule

Drop-off of auction items is available on the following dates and times only.

Please be sure to attach a copy of the procurement form to the item!

Tuesday, April 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Wednesday, April 18, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 19, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, April 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Wednesday, April 25, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 26, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm

Storage Location

Bradford Center (directly across from Key Center)
700 108th Ave NE, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004

Contact:
Phone: 425-637-2033

Park behind the building in a YMCA marked parking space or a Bradford Center parking space.

Enter on the south side of the building through double glass doors. Go up the stairs (sorry, there is no elevator). Suite 200 is just at the top of the stairs to the left of the YMCA offices.

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Presidential Membership Conference
Chris Offer, PDG & Chair, Presidential Membership Conference

Rotary International President (2007-08) Wilf Wilkinson invites clubs, districts, and Rotarians to a Presidential Membership Conference in Vancouver, BC (Richmond) on Friday and Saturday, August 10-11, 2007.

Rotarians from Canada, USA and international delegates will attend this outstanding event. This conference is one of only seven Presidential Membership Conference being held by RIP Wilf Wilkinson. Targeted to Rotary clubs, this conference will focus on the need for change and practical ways to increase membership, retain existing members, and extend Rotary through new clubs.

Keynote speakers will include RI President Wilf Wilkinson, Past RIBI President John Hockin (from the UK) and an exceptional line up of speakers with experience in membership development. Speakers will include a non-Rotarian exploring changing community demographics and volunteering trends. The conference will feature interactive roundtable discussion opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices.

Who should attend?

  • Club membership committee chairs and members

  • Club presidents and club officers

  • District membership committee chairs and members

  • District Governor, DGE, DGN, AG and past officers

  • All Rotarians enthused about strengthening Rotary

Conference details, agenda, list of speakers, hotel information and registration are all available at www.RotaryEvents.ca. Preferential hotel room rates are available and for those areas served by WestJet there are discount flights available.

Many clubs see this conference as an investment in their club's future and are paying the registration and expenses of the club president and club membership chair. A net increase in the club's membership will recoup these costs.

I hope to see you in August at the Presidential Membership Conference.

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A Night at the Fifth Avenue Theatre: "West Side Story"

Bellevue Rotary has scheduled a night at the Fifth Avenue Theater on Thursday, June 14, at 8:00 pm, to see "West Side Story." There will be a wine tasting event before the show in Ross Jacobson’s office at Two Union Square in downtown Seattle (two blocks from the Fifth Avenue Theater). Finger food will be available to make a light dinner. Children are welcome.

Tickets are $70 each and are located in the Grand tier (balcony), in one of the front sections. If you are interested in attending, please email with the number of tickets you need.

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Spring Golf Outing
Brad Hunt
Bulletin ImageWe 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.

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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.

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