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AUGUST 5, 2008
PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Dino Rossi, Candidate for Washington State Governor, "2008 Gubernatorial Race" | Visit Nepal in 2009 … Feb 15th-Feb 28th | Fellowship: Scotch Tasting | Rotary District After Hours Social | GSE Team Leaders Needed | Items for the Eastside Women's Shelter
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Phil Noble, 08/01 |
Alan Fulp, 08/16 PLEASE NOTE: If your birthday is this month but does not show in the list, you need to add it to your directory page online. |
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PLEASE NOTE: If the regular parking garage is full and you are turned away or redirected, please go to the Harbor Club parking lot.
Dino Rossi, Candidate for Washington State Governor
"2008 Gubernatorial Race"
Dino Rossi was the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Washington’s 2004 election – the closest and perhaps most memorable governor’s race in state history. He is currently running for governor of Washington on a platform of change and new leadership in state government.
He served in the Washington State Senate from 1997 to 2003, representing the 5th Legislative District in east King County. As chairman of the State Ways and Means Committee he became a leader on budget issues and received bipartisan support for writing and passing a budget that balanced the largest deficit in state history without raising taxes.
He has also been successful in the commercial real estate business and is the co-founder of the Eastside Commercial bank.
Dino is a third-generation Washingtonian, one of seven children raised in Snohomish County by his father, a public schoolteacher, and mother, a beautician. He worked his way through college at Seattle University and earned a degree in Business. After graduation, he made a successful career in the commercial real estate business.
He currently lives in Sammamish with his wife Terry and their four children.
Visit Nepal in 2009 … Feb 15th-Feb 28th
As part of the experience of participating in this spectacular District-to-District project to benefit people in Nepal with disabilities, we are putting together another trip to Nepal in February, 2009! You’ll be visiting Rotary projects, having a "hands-on" volunteer experience and see the sights, sounds and tastes of this magical country.
Quotes from 2008 trip participants:
"This was an unforgettable trip shared with many like-minded individuals from the U.S., which allowed us to immerse ourselves in a vastly different culture and learn from the people so much less fortunate than us out there. We were able to see first hand the struggle of the "differently-abled" people of Nepal and to witness the great efforts Robert Rose has put into helping these people achieve an equal footing in a prejudiced society" ~ Angel, San Francisco RC
“I went to Nepal. Nepal changed me!” ~ Laurie, Bellevue Rotary Club
“Wonderful, uplifting experience for both my 10 year old daughter and myself. What a wealth of friends and memories we made!” ~ Gene and daughter, Sophie, Vashon RC
“The highlight of the trip for me was staying with a local Rotarian in Katmandu even if the house was a bit chilly, the hospitality was warm and the Nepali tea delicious.” ~ Jan, West Seattle Rotary Club
For more information please contact Robert Rose.
Rotary District After Hours Social
District Governor Jesse Tam would like to invite everyone to the District's first quarterly after-hours social on Thursday, August 28, from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm, at Maplewood Greens (Maplewood Golf Course), 4050 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. Admission is $5.00 and there will be a no-host bar,along with hors d'oeuvres provided by Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club (BBRC) and District 5030, as sponsors of the event. Space is limited and RSVP is required to Lilly Tam. or click the link on the home page of the District website.
All Rotarians and guests are invited to this after-work fellowship/social event. If you have potential Rotary members for your club, bring them to this event so they can see the larger Rotary experience! Come meet new friends or renew acquaintances from other clubs.
If you can't make this event, we will have three more after-hour socials over the course of the Rotary year, in different parts of our district. Check the District calendar for updated information.
Fellowship: Scotch Tasting
Cecille Schuman
The BRC is holding it's first-ever Scotch Tasting Event on August 15th, at 6:30pm, at the Harbor Club. The cost is $35 per person and includes:
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8 different scotches from around the world
- an incredible Master of Whiskey who has been in the business for 30 years to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and interesting details to turn an amateur into a connoisseur
- a delicious selection of peppered angus strip loin of beef served with herb aioli and French bread
- Smoked salmon on dark rye
Parking is at the Symetra building, and the event is limited to 45 attendees, so please RSVP as soon as possible. This event is open to members and guests and will be a wonderful social opportunity to bond with other Rotarians over a nice glass of Scotch (and finally know what in the world you are drinking).
District 5030 needs Team Leaders for exchanges to India and France in 2009. Club members are encouraged to submit applications to serve as GSE Team Leaders for upcoming exchanges to India (01/24/09 to 02/23/09) and Southwest France (04/18/09 to 05/17/09). Fluency in French is required for the latter.
Past President Gary Zimmerman has served as a Group Leader for several exchanges and would be happy to discuss the duties and benefits from serving in that position. The application deadline is September 9, 2008.
For more information contact Judd Lees at or go to the GSE website.
Items for the Eastside Women's Shelter
Remember that the Eastside Women’s Shelter needs personal hygiene items (dental floss, toothbrush and toothpaste, make-up, deodorant, etc.) for women. Please bring items to the weekly meeting and be exempt from Sergeant Fines!