Friday Potpourri

Tim Moriarty & Brenda Ludwig

With an exuberant welcome by President Kim Shrader, Tim Moriarty opened proceedings with the invocation, followed by Brenda Ludwig greeting three visiting Rotarians and numerous guests.

Dick Brown reminded past presidents of the annual Past President’s Board Meeting, this Tuesday morning, February 4, 7:45 a.m., 5th floor meeting room, above Starbucks, in the new area of Bellevue Square.

Bob Moloney announced that 60 people will be attending the Valentine’s Dinner(s) scattered throughout the town on Saturday, February 15. He thanked all who signed up to host as well as be guests. And, the Club thanked Bob for his matchmaking with a round of applause.

Alan Bohling gave a Last Call for RYLA. If you have a member of your family who would be a junior or senior in high school, they’re perfect for RYLA. This is the final week for registration. Contact Alan directly.

Steve Goldfarb put in a plug for the District Conference, rapidly approaching (April 25-27), in Victoria, BC.

Choices presenters were alerted by contact Mark Esteb that material was available after the meeting for the next round of presentations.

Chuck Barnes reminded members of the Hopelink Auction on March 8, at Seahawk Stadium. Tickets are $75 per person. Chuck suggested the BBRC forme a table at the event. Contact Chuck for more details.

Cary Kopczynski and Don Chandler are teaming up to plan a February 28 ski trip to Crystal Mountain. Stay tuned for details.

SAA Martinka hassling everyone.

Not a busy day in the life of Sergeant At Arms Martinka. He hassled Chuck Barnes for his trying to move up the democratic process and for hassling Martinka because his (Barnes’) club anniversary wasn’t announced publicly. Steve Goldfarb was hassled, but not fined, since he owns a RIP (Rotary Insurance Policy). John gave a heads up for a Valentine’s schtick set for – what else – Friday, February 14. Kimbrough and Hyodo were fined $1.00 after the fact for an undisclosed misdemeanor. Hyodo and DeWater were also chided, but we can’t remember what for.