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THIS FRIDAY

"Childhood Obesity," Patty Hencz, RN, Access Nurse Manager, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center & Co-chair, Children's Obesity Action Team (COAT). Patty Hencz, RN, BA has worked in nursing management at Children’s for over 25 years, and for more than 16 years, she has worked as an ACE certified group fitness instructor at various facilities such the YMCA, Seattle Parks and Recreation, North Seattle Community College, Mieko’s Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness. She served on the Advisory Board for the Fitness Specialist Program at Lake Washington Technical College from 1998-2004. (Scott Sadler)

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Everything you can imagine is real.” — Pablo Picasso

Click on the names below to wish your fellow members a happy birthday or congratulate them on their BBRC anniversaries.

BIRTHDAYS

, 08/04
, 08/05
, 08/07
, 08/08
, 08/09
, 08/11
What ís wrong with the rest of the month?

ANNIVERSARIES

, 17 yrs
, 5 yrs
, 3 yrs
, 2 yrs

Thursday's New Member Mixer For Everyone!
Chris Ballard reminded club members of the upcoming Beach Party this Thursday, August 24, from 4:30-8:00 p.m., at Vasa Park, on West Lake Sammamish Parkway. This is a family event and everyone is welcome. Food and beverages will be provided free of charge. This party is not only for NEW members, but for ALL BBRC members. Please RSVP by

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AF4C Board Member named ‘Best Philadelphian’
Rourke O'Brien
In September 2004, Salome Thomas-EL made quite an impression on BBRC members with his program about how chess had made a difference in the lives of inner-city kids in Philadelphia. He received a standing ovation from the BBRC then, and he continues to receive kudos for his work, mostly recently being named the "Best Philadelphian" for 2006 by Philadelphia Magazine.

A board member for America's Foundation for Chess (AF4C), Salome Thomas-EL is a principal, teacher, administrator and author who is saving kids through teaching, mentoring, and ... chess. “Every child deserves to have somebody be crazy about him,” Thomas-EL often says.

As a result of this honor, Bank of America has awarded Thomas-EL $10,000 that he has directed to the First Move™ program in Philadelphia.

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THIS WEEK'S EDITOR(S)
John Armenia

THIS WEEK'S PHOTOGRAPHER(S)
Jim Kindsvater

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Vol. 19, No. 8, AUGUST 22, 2006

The Friday Program
Ron Enneking, Advanced Systems, Inc.

Reveille Image Introduced by Program Committee Chair Jim Gordon, Ron Enneking, CEO of Advanced Systems, describe how his company has taken role playing, gaming, and simulations to a new level in training the military and public safety officers since 911.

Reveille Image Ron grew up in the Midwest and on the East Coast. His experience and training began at St. Francis Seminary and ranged from caskets to software.

AIS is a global provider of advanced technology-based solutions for training professionals in high-risk environments. It is a counter-terrorism initiative that focuses on improving the decision-making of solders as well as baggage screeners. The training processes are simulated through technology, but is like “real life” and involve the participants in dilemmas which they may confront in they daily work lives. The dilemma training involves problem-solving and reflection. It is primarily video and computer-based in its delivery; however, real weapons are modified with blanks. Live fire is also included in some of the simulations.

Founded in 1993, AIS has developed simulations for consumers, law enforcement, hotel security, public safety programs, and disaster teams, as well as the military.

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Friday Potpourri

President Jimmy Z called the meeting to order. Greg Hendershott gave the invocation and led the Pledge. Howard Johnson introduced guests and visitors.

President Zidar then presented the Past President Pin and Badge to Steve Lingenbrink, BBRC President 2005-06, Next, he presented to Mitch Freedman, of “Life can be taxing ...” fame, his shiny, new Blue Badge. Finally, Bob Bowen, former police chaplain and a new area director with World Vision, was inducted as the BBRC's newest member. His sponsor is Bill Brooks and his mentor is Sayoko Kuwahara.

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Classification Talk: Morris Kremen

Reveille Image Morris Kremen, a software attorney with Microsoft, opened his talk with the observation that he does not do Woody Allen impressions and that Mitch’s act last week was a tough act to follow. He then added, “There is no such thing as a funny lawyer.”

Morris, with Microsoft for the past 12 years, manages a large group of attorneys and paralegals who license other companies to put Microsoft software on their systems and computers. Morris said that his team’s role is more of an anti-lawyer mission. They try to find a balanced and fair position and proactively seek to reduce friction and manage conflict between and among their partners.

Morris was born in Los Angeles and moved to White Center in south Seattle when he was six and attended schools in the Highline School District. He was a Rotary Exchange Student to the Netherlands. Morris' bachelor’s degree is from Stanford University and he is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Returning to Seattle in 1983, Morris has worked as an attorney with Bogle and Gates and Riddell Williams law firms, as well as Space Labs Medical. His community service activities include serving on the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Morris and his wife Carolyn have a son, Jordan, and a daughter, Danielle.

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Reveille Image Skit Introduces Club to Walk-A-Thon

BBRC member Jenny Andrews and her cast from the BBRC PLAYERS introduced club members to the plans for the community’s Spring 2007 Walk-a-Thon, which will start and finish at the new Bellevue City Hall.

It is time to get in shape for this six mile walk, which is scheduled for April 28th. The walk does not include “moose hunting,” as some disappointed members of the BBRC PLAYERS learned.

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Rotary Foreign Student Cruise 2006

The following message was received from Jason McKinney, Chairperson of the Foreign Student Cruise Committee, University Rotary Club:

I’d like to personally invite the BBRC members to come aboard the Rotary Foreign Student Cruise this September.

This fine event has been held for over 40 years beginning when the University of Washington asked Ballard Rotary to help with a week long orientation program for new foreign students. Ballard responded with something uniquely Seattle and the annual Rotary Foreign Student Cruise was born.

Today the Cruise is coordinated by U District Rotary. In addition to UW students and Rotarians we also invite Rotary Scholars and high school exchange students to be a part of the fun. As a Rotarian you act as a host, circulating, greeting, pointing out prominent Seattle landmarks and explaining our Rotary organization.

We suggest a club contribution of $150 to help pay for the Argosy charter, food and concessions. It is free for individual Rotarians, but I need . Space is limited.

Please at any time (Wk 206-767-0432/Hm 206-547-4658) with questions or to coordinate your volunteers.

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Follow are basic information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Rotary Foreign Student Cruise:

Date: Sunday, September 24th 2006
Time: 4:00 pm (help set-up) 4:30 pm (boarding), 5:00 (sailing) – 7:30 (end)
Place: Pier 55 (Argosy Cruise Lines), aboard the Spirit of Seattle
Suggested Rotary CLUB donation: $150 (free for individual Rotarian volunteers)

Make Checks Payable to:
University Rotary Service Fund

Mail To:
Foreign Student Cruise Committee
c/o University District Rotary Club
4131 – 11th Ave NE, Penthouse 1
Seattle, WA 98105

Who can attend?
Besides the 400 foreign students, any Rotarian, Rotaractor, Rotary scholar, international exchange student or business sponsor can sail aboard the cruise. Space is extremely limited due to it popularity. RSVP as early as possible. We have had to turn late-comers away in the past.

What is the cost per person?
The cost is FREE for Rotarians and others listed above. We suggest a club or business donation of at least $150 to cover the cost of the Argosy Cruise ship, food and concessions.

What do we do on the cruise?
Feed and mingle. Historically we have fed the students fried chicken, pizza, salad, rolls and cookies. Once fed and underway Rotarians and guests are expected to mingle and talk with the students. You are a Rotarian ambassador. For many of these students you are the first interaction with a US citizen outside of campus. Talk about anything – They will.

What are these donations paying for?
District 5030 Rotary Clubs and businesses sponsoring this event help pay for the Argosy Cruise Line charter, food, on-board concessions (drinks), and boarding photos for the students. We feed over 450 adults!! That is a lot of chicken and pizza.

What is FIUTS?
FIUTS stands for Foundation for International Understanding Through Students. It roots began with a Rotarian in the 1950’s. FIUTS is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) and is not part of the University of Washington’s programs. However, there offices are located on the UW campus for obvious reasons.

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WEB FUN

Politically Correct
Compliments of Phil Savatori

DUMB BLONDE is now "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY."

AIRHEAD is now "REALITY IMPAIRED."

"DRUNK" or "TIPSY" is now "CHEMICALLY INCONVENIENCED."

"NAG" is now "VERBALLY REPETITIVE."

"BEER GUT" is now "LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY."

"GETS LOST ALL THE TIME" is now "INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS."

"BALDING" is now "FOLLICLE REGRESSION."

"CRADLE ROBBER" is now "GENERATIONAL DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS."

"MALE CHAUVINIST PIG" is now "SWINE EMPATHY."

"AFRAID OF COMMITMENT" is now "RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGED."

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Laurel chose Hungary and ended up living in a small town on the Slovak order named Salgotarjan (this is without the little curly thingies over the letters and without the benefit of Laurel’s pronunciation). It is a small town about the size of Woodinville which was a mining center, and under Soviet rule, an industrial center with several factories. Now it is a declining city but, because of its industrial past and close ties to the Soviet Union, it is still known as “Little Moscow.”

Laurel found this opportunity through an entity known as “Sharing One Language,” and became a teaching assistant in the local secondary school for those who were going to go on to a university education. She was not the primary English teacher, but rather one who, as a native-born English speaker, could afford the students an opportunity to catch up on the latest idioms and other quirks about not only the English language but American culture.

Laurel explained that the Hungarian language is very hard to learn, is entirely different from the Slavic languages of Eastern Europe, and most closely approximates the Finish language, suggesting that somewhere in the distant past there was a connection between the peoples that populated Hungary and those that populated Finland. She explained a Hungarian joke, the gist of which was that when the future Hungarians were migrating from the east, they came to a sign saying “turn right” towards Finland, but since they could not read, they turned left. Those who ended up in Finland being better educated, read the sign and turned right. She also described that this joke, in its reverse form, is apparently told in Finland.

Laurel described the warm hospitality that she encountered in her stay in Hungary and some of the strong friendships that she formed. It was clear that she not only enjoyed her year in Hungary but learned much from the experience. Being a person with a very bubbly personality, Laurel will undoubtedly make a mark for herself in her future endeavors and delivered a highly entertaining travelogue to the BBRC.

If you remember the Original Hollywood Squares and its comics, this may bring a tear to your eyes. These great questions and answers are from the days when "Hollywood Squares" game show responses were spontaneous and clever not scripted and (often) dull, as they are now. Peter Marshall was the host asking the questions, of course.

Q. Do female frogs croak?
A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.

Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be?
A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.

Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q. According to Cosmopolitain, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?
A. Rose Marie: No; wait until morning.

Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question, Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget.

Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.

Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other?
A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately, Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.

Q.When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.

Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?
A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him.

Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
A. Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh.