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APRIL 14, 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:
Larry D. Fischer, CDRP, FBCI, Baldwin Resource Group, "Business Continuity Planning — Survival for Your Organization When the Unexpected Happens!" | Rotary Spring Golf Event June 3rd | Auction Item Drop-Off Schedule | Auction Reminder | Upcoming Tour of the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center | REMINDER: District Conference May 1-3, Victoria, BC | Group Study Exchange (GSE) Vocational Day Needs | Camp Goodtimes Offers Two Sessions—Need Volunteers
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
Stuart Morrow & Robert Wuflestad
BACK TABLE DUTY
Sam Esayian & Patrick Craven
INVOCATION
Not available at publication
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.
Larry D. Fischer, CDRP, FBCI
Baldwin Resource Group
"Business Continuity Planning — Survival for Your Organization When the Unexpected Happens!"
Mr. Fischer is an Associate of Baldwin Resource Group and has spent over 25 years in the Business Continuity field working with a broad range of clients in many different industries. He is a Certified Disaster Recovery Planner and a Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (London). His in-depth knowledge of telecommunications technologies and economics, combined with experience in Information Systems data protection, supply chain analysis and project management provides him a unique set of skills.
Larry has been a presenter on business continuity topics in many European countries, Africa, The Middle East , Canada and Mexico. Clients in the USA have included the US Army, CSX Railroad, MCI, MD Anderson Cancer Research Center, Lucent and NewsCorp.
Mr. Fischer’s recent local clients include Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Jorgensen Forge Company, Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, Nike, IBM (Sequent Computers), and King County Housing Authority.
Mr. Fischer is a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, the Business Continuity Institute (London), and the Association of Contingency Planners.
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Rotary Spring Golf Event June 3rd We have reserved 28 spots for the spring golf fellowship at Trilogy Golf Club, Redmond Ridge, on Wednesday, June 3rd. The cost is $100 for balls, carts, greens The first starting time is 12:30 pm, and we will be playing a "Scramble" format. Spaces will be held on a first come, first served basis. For more information and to book a spot, please contact Brad Hunt (Ph 425-417-6794). |
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fee, food and prizes.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.
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We have a lot of fantastic auction items lined up this year. If you like music we’ve got some great packages that include performances from popular rockin’ local bands, including Shelley & The Curves, Neon Lips Rock Band (featuring Rotarian Judd Lees), and Red Herring Band (with Rotarian Jon Garberg). Or, how about a “lovers weekend” package, including two all-access tickets to the Bellevue Jazz Festival, plus two nights deluxe accommodations at the luxurious Bellevue Hyatt Hotel, dinner for two at El Gaucho and much more? Look for previews of more auction items in next week’s bulletin! |
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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!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 guests 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.
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).
Camp Goodtimes Offers Two Sessions — Need Volunteers!
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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.