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Economic Development Program Helps Communities
Jane Kuechle introduced the featured speaker, Michael Verchot, Director of the University of Washington Business Schools Business & Economic Development Program. The program assists small business owners in economically distressed communities while providing students with an enhanced learning experience. Michael pointed out several changing demographic patterns. In the state of Washington between 1990 and 2000, non-white populations have increased an average of 63% while the white population has increased 14.6%. In Bellevue, the white population has increased 3.6% while the African-American population has increased 12% and the Hispanic population has increased 166%. He pointed out that these changes mean significant changes in customer patterns which require possible changes in the way that manufacturers and retailers market their wares and services. It also means significant changes for employers, as they are dealing with increasingly non-white populations amongst their employees. Michael pointed out that the non-native English speakers in Bellevue now approximate the number of non-English speakers in Seattle. READ MORE Paul Harris Fellow: Tom helbling Chuck Barnes presented Tom Helbling, with his Paul Harris Award and announced that, with only 40 more members contributing, the Club will have 100% participation in the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. Contact Chuck for more information about matching funds. Kim Shrader presented a Rotary Minute, answreing the oft-asked question, What is Rotary? Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Thought for the Week It isnt enough to grasp an opportunity; you must do something other than just grab it. |
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Economic Development Program Helps Communities Paul Harris Fellow: Tom Helbling Aragon Inducted in Impressive Ceremony New Member Application Accepted: Curt Cummings PPE ReLeaf on the Sammamish Slough |
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THIS WEEK Admin Corner Putting on the other hat (Reveille Editor). I didnt plan to be absent Friday, which became my first unexcused absence since joining the BBRC. Nobody keeps track of stuff like that, but nobody likes events that change your plans either. I had a couple of nosebleed incidents last week, which required visits to the local emergency room. Hopefully, all will be cleared up with a procedure this week. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and obvious caring. Our Family of Rotary Care and Concerns is working magnificently! Heres what the card on the beautiful flowers said: Dear Johnny, The BBRC Nose you are having some trouble and missed you this morning. Hope you are up to snuff soon! Your friends at the BBRC!! How did you people know I use snuff? |
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Reveille | Reveille Archives | Meeting Information | Calendar | How to Join the BBRC | Officers & Directors | Committees | Online Member Directory | Short Directory PDF File | Directory Info Form | Set Up User Info | Forgot User Info | Meeting Make-Up Form | Attendance Statistics | Committee Roster | New Member Application (PDF File) | Expense-Funding Request Form (PDF File) | District 5030 Website & Newsletter | District 5030 Club Websites & Where-When They Meet | 2003 Raffle Winners | About the Raffle | Email Us
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