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BRC Weekly Bulletin

JANUARY 13, 2009

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Dr. Glen Curda,"An Overview of Foot Health" | Memorial Service for Geri Lucks | Rotary Holiday Fund | Special Olympics Ski Competition   

CLUB CONTACT INFO

Laurie Larson
Executive Director
P.O. Box 523
Bellevue, WA 98009 execdirector@bellevuerotary.net
Ph 425-451-3819
Fax 888-814-5696

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THIS WEEK AT THE BRC

GREETERS
Kathleen Steele & Keri Stout

BACK TABLE DUTY
Brad Hunt & Michael Pearce

INVOCATION
Not available at publication

NEWEST MEMBER(S)
Liz Swanson
Richard Penny
Keri Stout


John Campbell, 01/20

Geri Lucks, 01/23

Brian Rayfield, 01/25

Pete Swindley, 01/25

Roxanne Shepherd, 01/28

Steve Hopp, 01/30

Michael Pearce, 01/31

Bill McCaughey, 01/03

Troy Roper, 01/05

Andy Barlass, 01/06

Grant Ringel, 01/09

Debbie Acton, 01/11

Mike Schaefer, 01/18

John Strathy, 01/19

 

If your birthday is this month but does not show in the list above, you need to add it to your directory page online.

Happy Birthday!

 

Classification Report:
“Banking” classification is currently full.
*Exception for past and transferring Rotarians.

PLEASE NOTE: If the regular parking garage is full and you are turned away or redirected, please go to the Harbor Club parking lot.


THIS WEEK's PROGRAM

Dr. Glen Curda
"An Overview of Foot Health"

Dr. Glen CurdaDr. Glen Curda is a math major from the Midwest who got smart and changed both his career and location. Glen worked as a staff podiatrist for Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento before he and his wife, Jeanne, moved to Bellevue in 1982.

Glen has a private practice in Bellevue and has been on active staff at Overlake Hospital since settling here. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and does surgery both in the office and at the hospital. He treats a wide variety of foot disorders.

His presentation is titled “Foot Notes” and will explore some myths associated with common foot problems. There will be no review of the movie “My Left Foot”!

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Memorial Service for Geri Lucks

Geri LucksFormer Bellevue Rotarian Geri Lucks passed away in Seattle on January 5th. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm, Wednesday, January 14th, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, in Seattle. The family has suggested contributions be made to the Swedish Medical Center Foundation in lieu of flowers, where the funds could be used for cancer research.

Geri held the classification of Travel-Cruise and Luxury and after her retirement, she traveled a great deal. Her community service included board positions for the Museum of History and Industry and the Museum of Flight. Geri had also served as chair of the Pioneer Square Historic Architectural Board and represented Washington State on the Board of Advisors for the National Historic Preservation Trust

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Bellevue Rotary Club

Thank you, Rotarians! Together we have raised over $13,000 for the annual Rotary Holiday Fund, which will underwrite Overlake Service League’s Adopt-A-Family program, benefitting 200 needy Eastside families during the holiday season and throughout the year. The Bellevue Rotary website has a wonderful video about the program. If you haven't had a chance yet, click here to view the video. Have a wonderful 2009!

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Special Olympics Ski Competition

The 2009 Special Olympics ski competition at Snoqualmie Pass will be held Saturday, January 31. Please mark this date on your calendars. Spouses, friends and children (typically over 14) are welcome. This event makes for a great family Rotary outing.

More information on times, forms, events, etc., will be available soon. If you have questions, please contact Tom Eckhart (Ph 425-576-5409).

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