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APRIL 7, 2009
PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
If you have information, articles, photos, etc., for publication in the weekly bulletin (printed bulletin, website and/or eFlash), please send them to bulletin@bellevuerotary.net by 2:00 pm on Fridays.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Steve Joyce, Owner, Red's Fly Shop, "Fly Fishing & the Yakima River" | Auction Item Drop-Of Schedule | Auction Reminder! | Group Study Exchange (GSE) Vocational Day Needs |Camp Goodtimes Offers Two Sessions—Need Volunteers | Upcoming Tour of the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center | REMINDER: District Conference May 1-3, Victoria, BC
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
Patti Dill & Rachele Cawaring
BACK TABLE DUTY
Don Mings & Vicki Orrico
INVOCATION
John Goodwin
NEWEST MEMBER(S)
Joel Cambern
Hans Giner
Vicki Orrico
Robert Wuflestad
Keri Stout, 04/19
Dick Foreman, 04/20
Lee Graeve, 04/20
Joe Griggs, 04/20
Kim Wold, 04/20
Cy Oskoui, 04/21
Stan Winter, 04/21
Chris Porter, 04/01
Gary Neumann, 04/09
Patti Skelton-McGougan, 04/10
Lisa Carroll, 04/12
Jill Ostrem, 04/13
Mike Evered, 04/16
Rob Rose, 04/17
Kathy Hanson, 04/19
If your birthday is this month but does not show in the list above, you need to add it to your directory page online.
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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.
Steve Joyce, Owner
Red's Fly Shop
"Fly Fishing & the Yakima River"
Steve was born and raised in Billings, MT. He attended Carroll College in Helena, where he played football for 4 years and graduated with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science with teaching certification. He has been working in the outfitting business for 16 years and has guided trout fishing in Montana, South America, and Washington. An off-season job opportunity brought him to the Seattle area, where he was introduced to the Yakima River and this special place. In addition to fly fishing, Steve enjoys hiking the sagebrush hillsides with his dogs Sallie and Fidget in search of Chukar and Quail.
The timing was right for Steve and his wife Natalie, who was just finishing grad school in Missoula (although she still claims to be a Montana State fan at heart), and the rest is history. They are blessed with two wonderful children: Elaine (5) and Henry (3).
While Steve and Natalie have found a comfortable home in the Kittitas Valley, they are continually amazed at the diversity Washington possesses. They have set a goal to take at least two weekend trips per year to experience new locations and events in the Evergreen State. So far, the 2009 list includes the San Juan Islands and Walla Walla wineries.
Auction Item Drop-Off Schedule
DROP-OFF SCHEDULE
- TUE, 04/14 ... 1:45 – 2:30 pm
- WED, 04/22 ... 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- TUE, 04/28 ... 1:45 – 2:30 pm
- THU, 04/30 ... 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- THU, 05/05 ... 5:00 – 6:00 pm
STORAGE LOCATION
- Brierwood Center, #79
12001 NE 12th St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
The storage location is next door to the 120 Grocery/Deli on the SE corner of the intersection of NE 12th St and 120th Ave NE, just north of Barrier Porsche and just east of Lake Bellevue and the Crab Pot restaurant.
Please attach a copy of the procurement form to the item!
If you have any questions, please contact John Strathy (Ph 425-922-2995). This information is also posted on the Auction website.
Group Study Exchange (GSE) Vocational Day Needs
Rotary District 5030 is coordinating vocational days for the incoming Group Study Exchange teams from India and France. Among our responsibilities is to provide opportunities for these outstanding visitors to observe vocations throughout our District on Wednesday, April 29, Tuesday May 5th, Wednesday May 13th, and Wednesday, May 20th.
We are looking for Rotarians who either have connections with or work with the following: alternative medicine (Bastyr University), local newspaper, graphic design, educational institutions, training department, tourism, financial and management analysis, structural engineering maintenance and manufacturing, aeronautics, banking administration, and logistics management (harbor companies and transportation).
If you are interested in hosting a GSE team at your work location for several hours or have any Rotarian connections that may be interested, please contact John Strathy (Ph 425-922-2995).
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Don’t forget to RSVP for the May 9 auction. Our goal is for each Rotarian to invite at least two other couples to the event. The more bidders, the more money we raise! We have a lot of fantastic auction items lined up this year, including fine dining experiences and exceptional wines that will delight even the most discerning palates. How about a luxury dinner cruise for six on Lake Washington? Or dinner for eight at Toscano? We also have private dining experiences hosted by talented Rotarians and past presidents and cooking classes led by renowned chefs. Look for previews of more auction items in next week’s bulletin! |
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Camp Goodtimes Offers Two Sessions — Need Volunteers!
SAVE THE DATE! |
Camp Goodtimes is now offering 2 sessions: June 28-July 4 and July 26-August 1. We expect over 200 children with cancer to come to camp this year. For this to happen, we need 140 volunteers and have been working very hard to find applicants. If you have kids over 18, friends, or employees who might be available either week, ask them to go to www.campgoodtimeswest.org to apply on line.
In addition to cabin counselors, we need program staff and support staff. The camp is on nearby Vashon Island, the cabins are modern, the beach is wonderful, and everyone who comes has a great week. Contact Charlotte Ellis for more information.
Upcoming Tour of the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
The Environmental Committee, with the assistance of Jim Price, has organized a field trip at the recently completed Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center on Saturday, April 25th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. All Rotarians and guest are welcome to join the tour, which will begin at 9:00 am with a guided walk through the slough, followed by a 10:00 am tour of the new facilities. Jerry Henry, Puget Sound Energy, and Park Ranger Christina Dyson Farrell will be our guides.
The new Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center provides a grand entrance to the Mercer Slough Nature Park. Completed in October 2008, the complex features classrooms, a visitor center, a community building and a "tree house," all sustainably built. The City of Bellevue and the Pacific Science Center offer year-round education about wetlands and nature for adults, youth and families at the center.
For more information, please contact Jim Price.
REMINDER: District Conference May 1-3, Victoria, BC
If you have not yet signed up for the District Conference, please do so soon. The exchange rate is now favorable, making the excursion less expensive. You can register online here at the Rotary District Website.
Note that due to the difficult economic climate, the registration has now been reduced by $25.00 per person. If you have already registered and paid the initial registration fee, you will be given a $25.00 refund at the check-in.
The main emphasis is FELLOWSHIP and FUN. There is a Thursday Golf Tournament and a Thursday night Pub Crawl. If you don't do well in the tournament, you might especially enjoy the Pub Crawl. There will also be a winery tour and a tour of the Buchart Gardens. You can also explore the historic waterfront and Chinatown.