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APRIL 21, 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:
Dr. Gary Kaplan, “Seeking Perfection in Healthcare — Applying the Toyota Production System to Healthcare” | Upcoming Tour of the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center | Auction Reminder | Auction Item Drop-Off Schedule | Rotary First Harvest Volunteers | Upcoming Tour of the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center | REMINDER: District Conference May 1-3, Victoria, BC | Group Study Exchange (GSE) Vocational Day Needs | Rotary Spring Golf Event June 3rd | 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
Kathleen Steele & Janet Prichard
BACK TABLE DUTY
Don Mings & Patrick Craven
INVOCATION
Dean Rebhuhn
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.
Dr. Gary Kaplan
“Seeking Perfection in Healthcare — Applying the Toyota Production System to Healthcare”
Gary S. Kaplan, MD, FACP, FACMPE, FACPE, has served as Chairman and CEO of the Virginia Mason Health System since 2000. Dr. Kaplan received his medical degree from the University of Michigan and is board-certified in internal medicine.
Since Dr. Kaplan became Chairman and CEO, Virginia Mason has received significant national and international recognition, including HealthGrades’ “Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence” for three consecutive years. Recently, Virginia Mason was one of 26 hospitals and seven children's hospitals named 2008 Top Hospitals in the nation by The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Mason was the only hospital in the Pacific Northwest to be listed.
Virginia Mason is also a national leader in deploying the Toyota Production System to health-care management – reducing the high costs of health care while improving quality, safety and efficiency.
In addition to his patient-care duties and position as CEO, Dr. Kaplan is a clinical professor at the University of Washington and has been recognized for his service and contribution to many regional and national boards, including the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the Medical Group Management Association, the National Patient Safety Foundation, the American Heart Association – King County Division, the Seattle Foundation, and the Washington Healthcare Forum.
In 2007, Dr. Kaplan was designated a fellow in the American College of Physician Executives and was named the 18th most influential U.S. physician leader in health care by Modern Healthcare magazine. Recently, Dr. Kaplan was named 41st on Modern Healthcare’s list of “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare.” Dr. Kaplan joined Bill Gates, ranked third, as the only other leader from Washington state to make the list.
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 or BJ Rasmussen.
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We have a lot of fantastic auction items lined up this year. For all you sports fans out there, we have some unique items you’ll enjoy, including tickets to The Masters 2010 in Augusta, Georgia, Seahawks Club Level tickets, Mariners Diamond Club tickets, Sounders FC suite seats, and hard-to-get sports memorabilia, including a basketball autographed by UCLA Legend John Wooden and actual seats from historic Wrigley Field. 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!Auction Item Drop-Off Schedule
DROP-OFF SCHEDULE
- 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.
Rotary First Harvest Volunteers
Keri Stout
President Sarah Langton, Trinity Parker, and Keri Stout shared the concept of volunteerism and community service to a future generation of Rotarians by having their daughters participate in helping at Rotary First Harvest on Saturday, April 11.
Left, Haylee Langton (almost 10) packs apples; right, Kaelan Stout (5) marks bags for food.
Trinity's girls Ashley (6) & Kayla (7) mark bags for food.
Little helpers
Back row: Haylee Langton, Trinity Parker, Sarah Langton, Keri Stout; front row: Ashley & Kayla Hickey, Lindsey Langton, Kaelan Stout
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).
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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.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.