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Thursday, December 20, 2018 VOL. NINETY FIVE, Issue 25 Holiday Program featuring Renata & Jacob! |
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It's the most wonderful time of the year....when we can enjoy learning about the holiday traditions of our wonderful Exchange Students, Renata and Jacob. Wait there is more! You will be inspired, engaged and entertained, by our very own Rotary talent. For those of you who are Cougars, remember you will be serving apple pie to the Husky faithful as both teams prepare for their holiday bowl games. Join us this Thursday for our last lunch meeting of 2018!
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Holiday Program With Renata and Jacob Use this link for December 20 at the Yacht Club Start the year right, learning about making resolutions Use this link for our January 3 meeting at the Yacht Club UW President Ani Mari Cauce |
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2018 CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
Outstanding pledge statements are being sent at year end. If you have any questions regarding your accounts please contact Joy at the Rotary Office. At this time of year, many members decide to make year-end donations. If you are interested in giving to the Tacoma Rotary Foundation or to the club’s fundraising account we must have your check or credit card number for processing by noon on December 31. We are just a little short of where we were last year with gifts to support Project Greater Good. Please consider joining with the 127 members who have already made a pledge! If you would like to make a donation to Rotary International Foundation please contact them directly here. If you are sending a check it must be postmarked on December 31 in order for it to count as a 2018 donation. Their mailing address is: The Rotary Foundation
14280 Collections Center Dr.
Chicago, IL 60693 |
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Membership Proposal Unless written objections are submitted to the Board within 10 days of this posting, the following individual will be invited to membership: Noah Baskett ASSN:SOC SVC - Human Services Tacoma Rescue Mission Sponsor: Fred Matthaei |
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Science Olympiad It's that time of year again when we need to recruit volunteers to assist us on Saturday, January 12, at Curtis High School for the Science Olympiad. We will need 15-20 members who can assist us with a variety of tasks. Writing tests (prior to the event) event registration and proctoring at the event. Please contact Gil Quante at deskset2@me.com if you can help. We will also have sign up sheets available at upcoming meetings.
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The Pandaka committee would like to thank the following individuals for jumping in to mentor our new members. We truly appreciate you! If you would like to mentor a new member (we have a lot in the pipeline) please reach out to Amanda Weidman at Amanda.savage22@gmail.com. Barry Benson, Jan Brazzell, Linda Kaye Briggs, Brien Elvins, Whitney Grisaffi, Maria Harlow, Jim Henderson, Harrison Laird, Monique Nadeau, Gil Quante, Elliot Stockstad, Carol Webster, Jim Whitacre and Kirsten Willis Watch for our next group of Pandaka’s who will graduate in January!! |
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2018 Toys for Kids Shopping Night It was a late night and some shoppers were still searching for that perfect gift at 2 A.M. and so probably were not awake to see the early morning news coverage on KING 5 and Q13 about the great work they were doing. Special thanks to the night owl shoppers and elves. Jackie Farrar, Sally Glover, Diane Kelleher, Cindy Niemi, Christina Turner, Amanda Weidman, Kirsten Willis, Kathi Willis and Dr. John Winskill. Sally Glover and Gil Quante joined Christina Turner on Friday to help hand out the packages! There will be over 250 happy faces this holiday season thanks to this great project. |
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The Giving Tree Is Empty - The Gifts Are Delivered and You Made the Holidays Bright! |
The members below helped make holiday wishes come true by purchasing a gift card or shopping for a child in need. Thank you for your generosity. Janet & Skip Anderson. Miriam Barnett, Kim Bedier, Michael Bitterling, Dan Bogart, Linda Kaye Briggs, Jamie Brooks, Marsha Burns, Betty Capestany, Dean Carrell, Libby Catalinich, Angela & Jack Connelly, Peter Darling, Stephen Deal, John Douville, Michael Dunbar, Jace Dwinell, Robin Echtle, Bryan Flint, Becky Fontaine, Bob Fredrickson, Brenda Gasper, Jeffrey Gellert, Hunter George, Rusty George, Sally Glover, Cynthia Grady, Whitney Grisaffi, Donald Hansen, Maria Harlow, Lori Harnick, Enid & Jim Harris, Donna Haynes, Chris Hays, James Henderson, Rusty Hersey, Corey Hjalseth, Michele Johnson, Diane Kelleher, Harrison Laird, Shanna LaMar, Kelly Lane, Linn Larsen, Sally Leighton, Roger Lilley, Marty Lough, Fred Matthaei, Mary McNally, Dane Meyer, Monique Nadeau, Peter Norman, Stacey Ogle, Mary Lynn Pannen, Gil Quante, Annie Ramirez, Debbie Regala, Michelle Roberts, Jeff Rounce, Carlyn Roy, Evelyn Ryberg, John Schneider, Stephen Smith, Sherri Stanton, Patrick Steel, Buck Thompson, Diane Tilstra, Alex Trettin, Rick Triggs, Christina Turner, Joy Vivar-Beeks, Carol Webster, Jennifer Weddermann, Amanda Weidman, Carolyn Weyrick, Kathi Willis, Kirsten Willis, Scott Winship, John Winskill and Clay Zhang. |
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EFN REPACK Saturday December 15 we joined with the Lakewood Rotary club to pack break 1000 bags for students and their families for their Christmas break. Thanks to the following members who gave up some time on Saturday afternoon! Jamie Brooks, Marsha Burns, Whitney Grisaffi, Jeremy Fogelquist, Gil Quante, Greg Rolsma, Carol Webster, Jennifer Wedderman and Jim Whitacre .
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SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING Be sure to drop by these special locations on Friday 12-21 to support our members who will be ringing the bells for Salvation Army. We will be at Katie Downs, Harmon (on Pacific) and Farrelli's at Point Ruston. Below is the final schedule, thanks to everyone who has volunteered. Please contact the office or Ann Voves if there are any changes! Katie Downs 11am-12pm Gil Quante, Rusty Hersey 12-1 Jim Whitacre, Ann Voves 1-2 John Schneider, Carlyn Roy, Rob Pfarr, Tina Vasen Harmon 11am-12pm Dr. Jamie Brooks and Kids 12-1 Rusty George, Steve Smith 1-2 Alex Trettin, Dan Bogart Farelli’s Point Ruston – 11am-12pm Whitney Grisaffi, Stacey Ogle 12-1pm Kelly Lane, Jeff Lovely, Jeremy Fogelquist 1-2 Julie Foley, Meghan Foley |
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Our Board of Directors recently ratified a new Club Constitution in the mandatory, standard form required by Rotary International. Because each club around the world is unique, however, the language of the Rotary International standard club constitution permits clubs to establish Bylaws that reflect local practice. We have a committee now working to update our Bylaws; those proposed changes will be presented to the Board and to the club in the new year. You can find our new Club Constitution on our website. If you have any questions about the new Club Constitution, feel free to contact the office or Mark Anderson. |
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ROAMERS Mike Dunbar - Palm Springs Fred Matthaei - Lake Union Larry Treleven - Lakewood Fred Moisio - South Tacoma |
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Welcome to our newest member Lisa Mansfield Lisa was introduced by her sponsors Karena Kirkendoll and Kathryn Nelson. She works for the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel. Lisa was born in Nashville, Tennesee and comes from a family of service as she remembers the volunteer work that her father did. She is looking forward to getting involved, please welcome her and invite Lisa to join your committee!.
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MEETING VOLUNTEERS Reflection - Miriam Barnett Greeter/Roving Mic - Sharon Benson Greeter/Roving Mic - Byron Okutsu National Anthem & 4 Way Test - Chris Serface Fine Counter - Nick Frank Storywriter - Brenda Gasper Introduction - Chris Serface Meeting Sponsor - Shanna LaMar AV Assistant - Jeff Rounce Extra Greeter - Stacey Ogle Check in Assistant - Jim Henderson WANT TO HELP AT A MEETING? Please contact Kathi to volunteer --Leading the National Anthem & Four Way Test
--Giving the Moment of Reflection
--Assisting with Audio/Visual
--Greeter and Roving Mic
--Sponsoring a meeting --Check in Assistant Birthdays This Week Christine Cason - Dec 18 Laura Fox - Dec 20 Jeff Rounce - Dec 21 Anniversaries to Celebrate Van Sawin - 4 years Gretchen Adams - 11 years Don Hansen - 21 years Barry Benson - 28 years |
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Social at Cooks Tavern 11-1 |
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Upcoming Socials The Fellowship/Relationship Building Committee invites all members of Tacoma #8 to join them on Thursdays at 5 pm. These socials are a great way to meet some new Rotarians or catch up with old friends. Pandakas, these meetings will fulfill your "social" requirement prior to graduation and, for all members, it’s fun. December 20 CI Shenanigans 3017 Ruston Way Tacoma |
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We have over 30 members and guests signed up for our evening at the theater on 12-27. We are looking forward to seeing Libby Catalinich and Chris Serface on stage. Tickets are $17 each, and this is the last week to sign up. |
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Another Great Thursday at 5 We had another great meeting at Goodwill last week. Thanks so much to our hosts Lori Harnick and Mike Shields. We learned about the many programs they offer including a culinary program whose students and teachers provided the delicious refreshments. If you missed the meeting and want to support their training visit the Neighborhood Bistro at the Goodwill Milgard Center. They are open Mon-Thursday from 11-4 or support their barista program and visit their coffee shop Buzz Cafe in the Reach Center. |
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A thought for the week from Past President Jim Henderson Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be – Abraham Lincoln |
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