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December 15, 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:
A special holiday program featuring holiday music by the Salvation Army Band | Past Presidents Dinner December 5 | Rotary Holiday Fund | Happy Holidays
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
Shawn Rhode & Sherry Ladd
BACK TABLE DUTY
Dean Holly, Mike McComsey & Vijay Vashee
INVOCATION
Nita Petry
NEWEST MEMBER(S)
Julie Sun
Bob Berry
Richard Ombrellaro
Dave Martin, 12/18
Rich Herzberg, 12/23
Rick Hervey, 12/25
Bob Evans, 12/28
Monte Snider, 12/31
Bill Grimes, 12/02
Terry Posner, 12/03
Debra Hauser, 12/09
Diane Tebelius, 12/14
Norris Bevan, 12/18
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.
SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION:
Hyatt Regency in Bellevue this meeting only! Parking will be validated.
A special holiday program featuring holiday music by the Salvation Army Band
The Salvation Army was founded in London’s East End in 1865 by William Booth and provides services to people in need worldwide through its 107 branches. William Booth, ministered to the hopeless and forgotten souls wandering the streets of the East End. Renowned for his dedication to working with the poor and unwanted, William Booth reached out to East Enders with a holistic ministry concentrated on restoring physical as well as spiritual well-being.
The early Salvationists, as today, took their Gospel message to the people in their own environments, largely in the streets and markets of the towns. In 1878, Charles Fry and his three sons formed a brass quartet which played during outdoor meetings in Salisbury and immediately proved to be a success in not only calming the rowdy and sometimes hostile crowds, but helping to promote the Salvationist's message.
Arm Founder William Booth came to hear of them and started to use them in his own campaign, recognizing the power of music — even of a secular nature. Indeed, he is said to have remarked, "Why should the Devil have all the good tunes!"
Over time the Fry ensemble was augmented with other instruments, not exclusively brass, and became famous under several names such as "The Hallelujah Minstrels," "The Salisbury Brass Band," and "The Happy Band." The Fry family themselves very soon gave up their family business and joined the Salvation Army full time.
Other bands appeared across the country to help the promotion of the Salvation Army's work, and it was not long before the Army fully adopted the use of music in its work, by instructing its officers to obtain and learn any instruments that would "make a pleasing sound." The Salvation Army Headquarters eventually established the International Staff Band, its flagship ensemble, in 1891.
Gradually the bands developed into the same basic format as the traditional amateur brass band, and a rich repertoire of music was adapted, arranged and composed for the Salvation Army to use in its work and praise of the Lord. Many of the leading brass band composers and players of the 20th century had roots in or close links with the Salvation Army.
Past Presidents Dinner December 5
Katherine Thompson
Gail and Bruce Romero purchased the Past Presidents dinner at Bellevue Rotary's 2009 auction.
Past Presidents Bill Ptacek, Frank Buty, Glen Curda, and Katherine Thompson prepared and served a four course gourmet meal, with specially selected wines, to Bruce and Gail and their guests.
Rotary Holiday Fund
Julie Arnevick
The Overlake Service League is partnering with us again this year to provide food and presents over the holidays for over 200 needy families. The service league provides over 125 volunteers, and the Bellevue Christian Church donates space to make this possible.
Marilyn Herzberg from the Overlake Service League will join us this week for our Rotary Holiday Fund Kick-Off. Last year, Rotarians averaged $112/person. Our goal this year is to have 100% participation. Give what you can. Any gift is greatly appreciated. Make your donations today and let's get into the holiday spirit early.
