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LAW PRACTICE - General

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President Carol called the meeting to order. Elliott Stockstad, Lutheran Community Services NW gave an inspiring invocation followed by Libby Catalinich, Pierce County, who led us in the National Anthem followed by the 4 Way Test. Elliott asked us to support children in the community.
Jan Brazzell and Christina Turner managed mics for visiting Rotarians and guests. Chris Serface, Tacoma Little Theatre was our meeting sponsor. He spoke about how Tacoma Little Theatre is a national treasure! It is the end of their 100th year. Their season is opening with Calendar Girls this Friday. Every show they are doing this year they have never done before.
George Pilant presented Sept birthdays. Joining us to celebrate were; John Gaines, Sally Leighton, Ali Criss, James Shoemake, Sharon Chambers-Gordon, Katrina Self, Maria Harlow and Melissa Malott. 
President Carol congratulated members on their anniversaries, as listed in the Gearshift. Of note is Neel Parikh at 24 years cumulative and Joe Gordon Jr. at 50 years!
President-elect Kathryn Nelson introduced new member Clarence Henderson. Clarence has a heart for service. With a background in human rights, he also loves football and to take photographs. He serves as a Pierce County Court Commissioner. He wants to focus on his local community.
Michael Thompson introduced our speaker David Bean. Mr. Bean is the Chair of the Puyallup Tribal Council. He is a graduate of UPS. He believes it is important to tell your story. Mr. Bean greeted us in his native language. Be kind, be helpful, be sharing. The tribe is dedicated to protecting local waters. They have 5,000 members. Their story begins in the beginning of time. Signed Medicine Creek Treaty in 1854, but treaties were not honored by WA State. The Puyallup Land Claims Settlement took place in 1988, the feds, state and local government returned 900 acres to the Puyallup people. The reservation is 30 square miles. They have a seven member Tribal Council. They provide 63 service programs. They have an early childhood center and school. They provide scholarships for college. In 2018 they provided $4.7 million to support clean air, a strong ecosystem and water. They operate 3 hatcheries that produce 5 million fish. They also have an economic development arm with 60 acres currently under development. They are also building a golf course with 100 jobs being created. With 3,300 employees they are one of the largest employers in Pierce County. Giving is their culture and tradition. In 2018, they contributed $3.2 million to more than 100 issues. In the last 10 years their contributions have totaled over $22 million. They strive to take care of Mother Earth and all the natural resources she provides. 
John Douville asked for volunteers for Stuff the Bus on Sept 6. 8:15 am at Arlington Elementary.
Diane Kelleher thanked the Courage volunteers who served at the Beer Garden and congratulated the riders who raised $380,000 for Mary Bridge!
Missy Zenczak invited members to join her and Dona Ponepinto and board member Sue Dreier next week at Thursdays at 5:00 at United Way.
New bylaws added a new position of VP to be in the line for president elect then president. Our new VP is Kim Bedier.
Carol announced two ad hoc committees. One is for our 110th year celebration. Kim will Chair the Committee. She asked for a show of hands of who wants to volunteer. Bill Baarsma and Monique Nadeau added their names to the list which already includes Sharon Chambers-Gordon, Mike Dunbar, Maria Harlow, Gil Quante, Christina Turner and Amy Wigstrom. Second committee is to look at the auction in 1.5 years. Do we continue it? Barry Benson, Ray Schuler and Jackie Farrar volunteered to be on this committee, they join Stephen Deal, Dean Hanks, Maria Harlow, Gil Quante, Diane Tilstra and Christina Turner.
Social tonight is at the Top of Tacoma at 5 pm.
Carol urged us all to go out and be People of Action! Meeting adjourned at 1 pm.