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The Bobbsey Twins Retreat
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John DeWater
John Martinka
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John Martinka and John DeWater teamed up to give some insight into what kind of function is the annual Retreat. First and foremost, the successful Rotary Clubs set aside some time each year for planning. The BBRC, recognizing this fact, began the first retreat tradition in 1988, when they were lodged overnight at Dr. Dan Brzusek’s home on Whidbey Island. The next day, the 30-member group invaded the Useless Bay Golf Club’s meeting space, where the balance of the retreat was considered.
This year – and 14 years later – a return is being made to Port Ludlow Resort on the Peninsula. Sharon Edberg is in charge of the shopping trip, and Norm Johnson is the golf honcho. On Friday, the Retreat officially gets underway at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7:00. This year’s Chief of the Retreat, President-Elect Kim Shrader, promises a “mystery speaker” to wrap up the formal part of the evening. After adjourning, the crew moves to the game rooms for relaxing hospitality and entertainment with 52 different acts.
The next morning begins at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast, followed by a joint session at 8:00.
Members will provide feedback on their views of what the Club should be doing in the next Rotary year, as well as look ahead to 2007, laying out a design of what the BBRC should look like then. At noon, with next year’s plan under their belts, Retreat attendees will grab a box lunch and head for the nearest ferry.
Cost to Rotarians: Overnight accommodations, double room, $75; single room, $100. For Saturday only attendance, $25. Golf is pegged at $36, with golf carts going at $15 per person. There will be more information later about transportation to Port Ludlow, both on Friday and Saturday mornings.
The Retreat is set for Friday and Saturday, April 5-6. Sign-ups start this week. It’s your chance to plan for the coming year. “If you don’t attend, you can’t complain.”
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