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Rick Klobucher and Norm Johnson pose with the team trophy (low gross), which is
now proudly displayed on the dashboard of Norm's GMC Safari wagon.
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In an action-packed weekend of Rotary business and monkey business, the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club staged its thirteenth successive Planning Retreat at the beautiful surroundings of Port
Ludlow on the Peninsula. A Friday afternoon golf tourney was followed by a reception, dinner, and entertainment and then some hard-charging games of chance.
The winning trophy for the golf tourney was shared by the team of Rick Klobucher, Chris Monger, Wally Mahoney, and batting clean-up, Norm Johnson.
Their performance earned them the Low Gross Trophy. Dean Pollock scored a 96 and garnered the individual low gross prize. At the other end of the spectrum were
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Rob Lemmon and Larry Gill, winners of the high gross prize (they each had a 146).
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Rob Lemmon and Larry Gill, who scored a respectable 146 each to earn high gross. The worst dressed award went to Sadru Kabani for his decorous sweater, and best dressed went to the
perennial winner, Dick Brown. From the sound of it the participants managed to find ways to lose a record number of golf balls. Still, the weather was good, as ordered up by Meteorologist Dick
Brown.
After a warm reception, the group adjourned for dinner, followed by entertainment by magician Sean O’Donnell.
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A record 55 members attended the Retreat:
- Jenny Andrews
- Chris Ballard
- Chuck Barnes
- Linda Barton
- Dick Brown
- Margie Burnett
- John DeWater
- Sharon Edberg
- Will Einstein
- Brian Evison
- Earl Falk
- Larry Gill
- Steve Goldfarb
- Brian Heimbigner
- Tom Helbling
- Dale Hemphill
- Bob Holert
- Kevin Jewell
- Norm Johnson
- Sadru Kabani
- Jane Kuechle
- Jim Kincaid
- Jim Kindsvater
- Cary Kopczynski
- Rick Klobucher
- Rob Lemmon
- Steve Lingenbrink
- Steve Luplow
- Wally Mahoney
- Wayne McCaulley
- Bob McNulty
- Stewart Martin
- Paul Martin
- John Martinka
- John Mix
- Bob Moloney
- Chris Monger
- Tim Moriarty
- Jim Owens
- Steve Peters
- Terry Peterson
- Dean Pollock
- Peter Powell
- Alan Pratt
- Alex Rule
- Phil Salvatori
- John Sheeran
- Kim Shrader
- Tom Smith
- Frank Stillo
- Megan Sweeters
- Ted Szatrowski
- Bruce Walker
- Steve Waltar
- Jim Young
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Saturday morning dawned with a mixture of clouds and sun lighting Port Ludlow Bay. This was the day of work, which opened with a hearty breakfast. The retreat was President-Elect Cary Kopczynski
’s to win or lose, and by the time 11:45 arrived, all agreed it was a winner!
The Planning Session opened with Cary outlining the agenda. He introduced the 2000-2001 Rotary Theme crafted by incoming RI President Frank Devlin. Our mission for
the coming year is to “Create Awareness, Take Action.” Kopczynski said the emphasis will be on Membership Development and Retention. President-Elect Devlin highlighted
certain things he will strive to accomplish in the coming year. All members who have brought in five or more new members will be awarded a “red ring around their pin.” He
pointed out that if every Rotarian were to bring just one new member, it’s obvious the Rotary roster would double. His other major projects include expanded public relations
and strengthened foundation programs.
Kopczynski introduced Past President Sharon Edberg and Stewart Martin who teamed up to give a report on the Vision 2000 project. The purpose of this exercise
was to analyze and inventory what the BBRC does well and what areas need improvement.
“We find that our future is bright and our activity level high,” reported the team. The Club should: 1) continue to emphasize orientation of new members, 2) improve the
Avenues of Service, 3) continue Club functions at a high level, and 4) sustain the annual planning retreat.
Some recommendations for the planners to digest included an awareness by all members of the disruption caused by the act of “scooting.” The Committee urged all members to give our speakers their rapt
attention and even arrive early to converse and fellowship with other members. Other areas where the Club could improve: conduct a survey of the membership, continue striving for diversity, keep
up with the number of service and giving opportunities offered each year, continue to build the Endowment Fund, support the District and mentor
other clubs who may request it, charter another club in the District, Nominate a District Governor from the BBRC, and continue to create personal relationships.
The planners, 55 strong, then participated in three breakout sessions, which covered six areas of service. After a break, the group returned to
the general session, where reports were given by breakout leaders. All of the information collected at the breakout sessions will be used to propose new programs in the coming year.
In addition, Steve Goldfarb gave a report on fundraising and Megan Sweeters offered the treasurer’s report. With final comments by the
President-Elect, the retreat broke up with annual fighting for box lunches and the mad dash for the nearest ferry. All of this was accomplished within the rules of civility and good sense.
President John DeWater was cited for his leadership this current year, noting that President-Elect Cary should be recognized for his smooth running of this year’s retreat.
Ace Stringer Wally Mahoney reported that the participants at the golf tourney all agreed that the weather and course conditions were great, and
that the later date for the Retreat made a really big difference for the golfers. They all support having the Retreat scheduled the end of April in
the future. The fact that Daylight Savings Time helped to make the outing more enjoyable was not lost on the participants.
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