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NOVEMBER 11, 2008
PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Senator Rodney Tom, 48th District Democrat - Bellevue | District After Hours Social: Rotary Idol! | Rotary 5030 District Conference 2009 | Dinner & Theater Fellowship:
"Beauty and the Beast"
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Senator Rodney Tom
48th District Democrat - Bellevue
"The State of Olympia"
Rodney is serving his first term in the Senate, after representing his district in the state House for two terms. Throughout his legislative career, Rodney has been a champion for common-sense solutions, focusing on education, transportation, and creating a positive business environment. As the Vice-Chair on the Senate Education Committee, Rodney has been a driving force in trying to create a world-class public education system in Washington State. He continues to push for rigorous course requirements and accountability that will enable students to compete in a global, high tech workforce.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Rodney also holds a MBA from the University of Southern California. An active outdoorsman, he has climbed all five active volcanoes in Washington, Mt. Hood in Oregon, and Mt. Whitney in California. He has also run in four marathons and completed the Seattle-to-Portland bicycle event. Rodney and his wife Debbie have a daughter and son, both of whom attend Bellevue Public Schools. Rodney stays actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of the March of Dimes Seattle, Washington Building Codes Council, and past member of the Washington State Arts Commission.
District After Hours Social: Rotary Idol!
The next District After Hours Social is November 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the O'Asian Restaurant in Downtown Seattle. This event is being co-sponsored by the Seattle Skyline Club, and the cost is $10.00 per person. RSVP is required due to space limitations: rsvp@rotary5030.org.
You will not want to miss this event because it's Casino Night, to benefit the Gates Challenge, and certain people who are respectable and very important during the daylight hours will turn into mega rock stars at the Rotary Idol competition this night.
Rotary 5030 District Conference 2009
The Rotary District 5030 2009 District Conference is being held May 1-3, 2009, in Victoria, BC. We would like as many as possible to attend. Besides being informative, it is great fun, with dinner, tours, golf tournament, pub crawl, etc. Spouses are encouraged to attend. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The price is $275.00 per person until November 30, 2008, plus lodging. After that date, the price is $325.00 per person, plus lodging. Sign up early! Hotels book up early, so choose your hotel soon.
The registration website is: www.district5030conference2009.org
If you have questions, contact Gail Ryder (425-455-1234).
Dinner & Theater Fellowship: "Beauty and the Beast"
A fellowship event has been scheduled on November 18, at the Issaquah Village Theatre, to see "Beauty and the Beast." Prior to the 7:30 curtain time, there will be a dinner from 5:00-7:15 pm, at the Pogacha Restaurant, in the large back room. The restaurant is located at 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, and there is additional parking behind restaurant.
The Issaquah Village Theatre (Francis J. Gaudette Theatre) is located at 303 Front Street North, and it is a long walk from the restaurant so carpooling to the theatre from the restaurant is suggested, or plan to leave early enough to find parking closer to the theatre.
Cost for this event is $70 per ticket (includes dinner and no-host bar), and it is limited to the first 70 people total. To sign up, email John Strathy with your total ticket count by November 4th. Members will be billed on their Rotary accounts, and tickets will be distributed at the November 11th Rotary luncheon or at Pogacha Restaurant the night of the event.