February 23, 2010
PUBLISHING ITEMS IN THE BULLETIN
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IN THIS ISSUE
Don Leingang, Commander, USN(RET), Executive Director, USO, Puget Sound Area, "USO Puget Sound" | Valentine Auction at Evergreen Court | Rotary District 5030 Conference, May 14-16 | GSE is Looking for a Few Good Families in May | Service to Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Eastside Baby Corner | Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Don Leingang, Commander, USN(RET), Executive Director, USO, Puget Sound Area, "USO Puget Sound" | Valentine Auction at Evergreen Court | Rotary District 5030 Conference, May 14-16 | GSE is Looking for a Few Good Families in May | Service to Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Eastside Baby Corner | Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
THIS WEEK AT THE BRC
CLUB CONTACT INFO
GREETERS
Bob Berry & David Laub
BACK TABLE DUTY
Mike Creighton & Julie Sun
INVOCATION
Jim Hebert
NEWEST MEMBER(S)
Natalie Werzynski
Janet Taylor
Tim Siegel
Bob Berry & David Laub
BACK TABLE DUTY
Mike Creighton & Julie Sun
INVOCATION
Jim Hebert
NEWEST MEMBER(S)
Natalie Werzynski
Janet Taylor
Tim Siegel
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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Executive Director
P.O. Box 523
Bellevue, WA 98009
execdirector@bellevuerotary.net
Ph 425-451-3819
Fax 888-814-5696
Are you receiving
The Rotarian Magazine?
If not, contact Laurie Larson or email The Rotarian Magazine.
Sandra Olson-Meyer, 02/21
Mike Creighton, 02/22
Cecille Schuman, 02/23
Leslie Lloyd, 02/25
Nita Petry, 02/26
Frank Young, 02/26
Mike Creighton, 02/22
Cecille Schuman, 02/23
Leslie Lloyd, 02/25
Nita Petry, 02/26
Frank Young, 02/26
Byron Piro, 02/03
Dan McDonald, 02/04
Scott East, 02/10
Conrad Lee, 02/10
Steve Sarkozy, 02/16
Liz Swanson, 02/16
Dan McDonald, 02/04
Scott East, 02/10
Conrad Lee, 02/10
Steve Sarkozy, 02/16
Liz Swanson, 02/16
PLEASE NOTE:
If the regular parking garage is full and you are turned away or redirected,
please go to the Harbor Club parking lot.
FIRESIDE FOR RED BADGERS MARCH 11
More details to follow. Contact: Patti Dill
Recent Thank You Letters Sent to the Bellevue Rotary Club
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In response to queries after last Tuesday's terrific presentation by Dr. Linda Venczel:
Zinc is an essential trace element that is a component of or can activate more than 70 enzyme systems. It’s important for creating new brain cells, growth, repair, carbohydrate tolerance, certain hormones, regulating inflammatory cells, bone health and your immune response. In short, it’s essential for growth and your resistance to infection. Inadequate zinc in the diet is an important worldwide health problem affecting poor children in developing countries. ~ Joyce Shaeffer
Zinc is an essential trace element that is a component of or can activate more than 70 enzyme systems. It’s important for creating new brain cells, growth, repair, carbohydrate tolerance, certain hormones, regulating inflammatory cells, bone health and your immune response. In short, it’s essential for growth and your resistance to infection. Inadequate zinc in the diet is an important worldwide health problem affecting poor children in developing countries. ~ Joyce Shaeffer
Don Leingang, Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)
Executive Director, USO, Puget Sound Area
"USO Puget Sound"
Executive Director, USO, Puget Sound Area
"USO Puget Sound"
Commander Don Leingang was raised in Tacoma and graduated from Oregon State University in 1984, where he received a BS degree in Business Management. He was commissioned an Ensign through the NROTC program in June 1984 and reported to Pensacola for flight school training, where he earned his "Wings of Gold" in May 1986. CDR Leingang's initial squadron tour was with Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ELEVEN (HC-11) at Naval Air Station, North Island. Flying the H-46 SEA KNIGHT, he made two WESTPAC deployments aboard USS WABASH (AOR 5) and USS CAMDEN (AOE 1) and among other duties, served as the Administrative Department Head.
In 1990, CDR Leingang reported to the United States Naval Academy as the 11th Company Officer and Leadership Instructor. He served as the Assistant Officer in Charge of the Brigade Movement to the annual Army/Navy football games. Additionally, he served as the Men's Plebe Crew and Judo Club Officer Representatives, assistant coach of the Women's Soccer team and Officer in Charge of all Foreign Student visits.
In January 1993, CDR Leingang reported aboard Commander, Carrier Group ONE as the Flag Secretary, serving through March 1995. Following completion of this tour, he attended the Fleet Replacement Squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE (HC-3), serving as the Tactics Department Head. In October 1995, he reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ELEVEN (HC-11) to begin his Department Head tour. There he deployed as Officer in Charge of Search and Rescue Detachment FOUR aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1). Following return from deployment, he performed duties as Squadron Operations Officer. Additionally, he served one year as the Operations Officer at CDR, Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet.
CDR Leingang reported to the Director of Air Warfare Staff (N78), Washington DC, where he served as Program Manager for NATOPS/ Tactical Manuals/SERE/Aviation Physiology and Water Survival Programs from May 1998 through July 2001. He was promoted to commander on 01 July 1999 and selected for aviation command and assumed duties as the Executive Officer of Navy Recruiting District Seattle in February 2002. In September 2003, he assumed duties as Commanding Officer and served in that capacity until December 2004.
CDR Leingang's previous assignment was as a student at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned his MA degree in National Security and Strategic Studies in March 2006. He reported onboard Naval Station Everett as Executive Officer in June 2006, with immediate duties organizing Seattle Seafair. CDR Leingang served as the Executive Officer of Naval Station Everett until his retirement from the Navy on 1 July 2008. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the USO of the Puget Sound Area.
In 1990, CDR Leingang reported to the United States Naval Academy as the 11th Company Officer and Leadership Instructor. He served as the Assistant Officer in Charge of the Brigade Movement to the annual Army/Navy football games. Additionally, he served as the Men's Plebe Crew and Judo Club Officer Representatives, assistant coach of the Women's Soccer team and Officer in Charge of all Foreign Student visits.
In January 1993, CDR Leingang reported aboard Commander, Carrier Group ONE as the Flag Secretary, serving through March 1995. Following completion of this tour, he attended the Fleet Replacement Squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE (HC-3), serving as the Tactics Department Head. In October 1995, he reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ELEVEN (HC-11) to begin his Department Head tour. There he deployed as Officer in Charge of Search and Rescue Detachment FOUR aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1). Following return from deployment, he performed duties as Squadron Operations Officer. Additionally, he served one year as the Operations Officer at CDR, Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet.
CDR Leingang reported to the Director of Air Warfare Staff (N78), Washington DC, where he served as Program Manager for NATOPS/ Tactical Manuals/SERE/Aviation Physiology and Water Survival Programs from May 1998 through July 2001. He was promoted to commander on 01 July 1999 and selected for aviation command and assumed duties as the Executive Officer of Navy Recruiting District Seattle in February 2002. In September 2003, he assumed duties as Commanding Officer and served in that capacity until December 2004.
CDR Leingang's previous assignment was as a student at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned his MA degree in National Security and Strategic Studies in March 2006. He reported onboard Naval Station Everett as Executive Officer in June 2006, with immediate duties organizing Seattle Seafair. CDR Leingang served as the Executive Officer of Naval Station Everett until his retirement from the Navy on 1 July 2008. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the USO of the Puget Sound Area.
Our "Service to Mature Adults" committee sponsored a Valentine Auction at Evergreen Court on February 10. Evergreen Court is an affordable retirement home in Bellevue, which counts as one of its residents the aunt of our fabulous member Robert Rose.
We gave each senior $2,000 paper money to bid on auction items. The very popular items were wine, little hamster toy, alarm, and restaurant gift cards. Some seniors were very happy to get the items that they could not normally afford to buy, but which they got them from this auction with paper money. Many seniors told us they had a wonderful time at the auction.
We are planning on some other activities such as senior visitation, a theater play, and a visit to the zoo for these mature adults.
We gave each senior $2,000 paper money to bid on auction items. The very popular items were wine, little hamster toy, alarm, and restaurant gift cards. Some seniors were very happy to get the items that they could not normally afford to buy, but which they got them from this auction with paper money. Many seniors told us they had a wonderful time at the auction.
We are planning on some other activities such as senior visitation, a theater play, and a visit to the zoo for these mature adults.
Calling all Bellevue Rotarians! Don't miss the most-overlooked fun time in Rotary!
Registrations are underway for the 2010 District 5020 Annual Conference. This annual get-together is one of the most valuable ways to engage in Rotary. The District Conference offers excellent fellowship opportunities and a glimpse of the great work of other clubs in our area. Located in Portland, OR, this year's conference offers excellent speakers, lovely accommodations, and a great walkable city to enjoy, during the best time of the year to enjoy it.
Keynoters this year include Marvin Hamlisch, Grammy and Tony award winning composer, and Deepa Willinham, a California Rotarian with an inspiring story of saving children. As she puts it, "Rotarians' actions are a perfect example of how the power of one can work, changing the life of one child, one community, one village at a time."
Sidebar activities include: motorcycle ride to Portland, pub crawl, Powell's Book Store tour, a visit to the Japanese Arboretum, and much more.
Don't miss this chance to learn more about Rotary and enjoy the fellowship of some really great people. This is a must-do for any new Rotarians. And, all you "seasoned" Rotarians? You will enjoy it, too. Promise!
Registering is easy just go to: www.rotary5030conference2010.org/
Or, if you’d prefer to make plans by phone, contact at Neale Weaver at 206-954-2560.
Registrations are underway for the 2010 District 5020 Annual Conference. This annual get-together is one of the most valuable ways to engage in Rotary. The District Conference offers excellent fellowship opportunities and a glimpse of the great work of other clubs in our area. Located in Portland, OR, this year's conference offers excellent speakers, lovely accommodations, and a great walkable city to enjoy, during the best time of the year to enjoy it.
Keynoters this year include Marvin Hamlisch, Grammy and Tony award winning composer, and Deepa Willinham, a California Rotarian with an inspiring story of saving children. As she puts it, "Rotarians' actions are a perfect example of how the power of one can work, changing the life of one child, one community, one village at a time."
Sidebar activities include: motorcycle ride to Portland, pub crawl, Powell's Book Store tour, a visit to the Japanese Arboretum, and much more.
Don't miss this chance to learn more about Rotary and enjoy the fellowship of some really great people. This is a must-do for any new Rotarians. And, all you "seasoned" Rotarians? You will enjoy it, too. Promise!
Registering is easy just go to: www.rotary5030conference2010.org/
Or, if you’d prefer to make plans by phone, contact at Neale Weaver at 206-954-2560.
The Eastside Clubs will be hosting the incoming Group Study Exchange team from Bolivia from Sunday, May 23, through Sunday, May 30. If you've done it before, you know how rewarding it is for you and your family.
You will only be responsible for feeding the GSE guest at night, providing a bed, feeding them in the morning, and getting them to a pick-up spot at the Bellevue Club every day at 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Others will provide activities and meals throughout the day.
Check your schedules and your family's interest in making a lifelong friend from Bolivia, and contact Judd Lees if you are interested.
You will only be responsible for feeding the GSE guest at night, providing a bed, feeding them in the morning, and getting them to a pick-up spot at the Bellevue Club every day at 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Others will provide activities and meals throughout the day.
Check your schedules and your family's interest in making a lifelong friend from Bolivia, and contact Judd Lees if you are interested.
On behalf of the Service to Youth Committee, I am excited to offer a wonderful volunteer opportunity for our group at Eastside Baby Corner, our 2010 Rotary Auction recipient. We have a 2-hour slot for us to give our time and energy to Eastside Baby Corner in Issaquah on Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 noon. Please join us as we sort donations; dress in comfortable clothing and shoes.
Space is limited to 15 Rotarians. To sign up, follow these easy steps:
Space is limited to 15 Rotarians. To sign up, follow these easy steps:
- Go to the Eastside Baby Corner website
- Click the button on the right side of the screen that says "click to volunteer."
- Click the link "sign in" to register the first time you use the site.
- Use the "join code" (Join Code: rotary1) when prompted as you register – this will allow you to join our specific group's events.
- Click the button next to the date (April 17) and you're finished!
- Eastside Baby Corner will then send you a confirmation with directions and instructions.
Bellevue Rotary Club is now accepting scholarship applications for the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.
About the Scholarship
Supporting the Rotary Foundation's goal of world understanding and peace, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship is a grant of $25,000 intended to fund the cost of tuition, room and board associated with one year of undergraduate or graduate study abroad at an overseas institution of higher education. Funding will be for the 2011‐2012 academic year.
Who is Eligible?
Applicants should have accumulated at least two years of college or university credit and should be proficient in the language of the country they propose to visit. Bellevue Rotary will give preference to students who live, study or work in the greater Eastside Lake Washington area. Applications are especially encouraged from students or graduates of these local colleges and universities:
How to Apply Interested applicants can download an application and Program Guide from the Rotary International website.
Applicants should mail five copies of their completed applications to:
All applications must be postmarked by April 1, so don't delay!
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About the Scholarship
Supporting the Rotary Foundation's goal of world understanding and peace, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship is a grant of $25,000 intended to fund the cost of tuition, room and board associated with one year of undergraduate or graduate study abroad at an overseas institution of higher education. Funding will be for the 2011‐2012 academic year.
Who is Eligible?
Applicants should have accumulated at least two years of college or university credit and should be proficient in the language of the country they propose to visit. Bellevue Rotary will give preference to students who live, study or work in the greater Eastside Lake Washington area. Applications are especially encouraged from students or graduates of these local colleges and universities:
- Bellevue College
- Cascadia Community College
- City University of Seattle
- Lake Washington Technical College
- University of Washington Bothell
How to Apply Interested applicants can download an application and Program Guide from the Rotary International website.
Applicants should mail five copies of their completed applications to:
Attn: Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee
Bellevue Rotary Club
PO Box 523
Bellevue, WA 98009
Bellevue Rotary Club
PO Box 523
Bellevue, WA 98009
All applications must be postmarked by April 1, so don't delay!
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