MEETING RECAP
Monday, August 2, 2021
By: Gayle SeldenThis Rotary Weekend by Gayle Selden
THE LAKEWOOD KEY FOR JULY 30, 2021
The July 30th meeting of Rotary Club of Lakewood was called to order by President Jim Rooks. Scott Buser led us in the gift of today and the opportunity to make a difference. Ron Irwin led us in the Flag Salute.
Dr. Rooks then thanked Lenna Christian for set up, John Lowney for fine recording and Gayle Selden for meeting recording.
Our President then introduced very special guests Scott and Karen Seitz from the Kenai Rotary (that is Alaska). Scott is a Past President of Tacoma Narrows Rotary (which has been renamed University Place/Fircrest) and came today to challenge our membership to a Peanut Butter drive.
They said: “Last year 11 Rotary clubs collected cash and peanut butter for local food banks and had a great time doing it. (They collected over 6,125 pounds of Peanut Butter AND over $7,550 dollars in cash donations.) They are doing it again and you are invited to join us in our Peanut Butter Challenge.”
Rules are simple: Most pounds of peanut butter per Rotarian. Duration of Challenge: August 1st to August 31st.
Kenai Rotary offered us an additional side bet. They offered us fishing on the Kenai River and a couple nights lodging but we have to come up with an alternative prize to make the side bet.
Last year’s overall winner was University Place – Fircrest Rotary in Tacoma, Washington area with more than 1,330 pounds of PB or more than $2,750 dollars. That equates to 78 pounds per person.
Last year’s winner for the State of Alaska was Kenai Rotary Club with about 64 pounds per person.
Greg Horn started us off with $100 toward the peanut butter challenge.
Jim Rooks also let us know about the Cross Egypt Challenge — Rotary Matters. I had to take a phone call at this time as you all heard as I wasn’t muted but it looks fascinating. (I hope Gayle was fined for that! Ed.)
For Sunshine we send condolences to Stephanie Wilcox who lost her mother.
Mary Horn also reported, despite his wishes, there is a gravesite service for Ward Fletcher planned. It will be held in Mossyrock and we will have a small gathering after to celebrate his life. Date will be forthcoming.
Former member Jim Walter’s son Craig was in a serious car accident in Texas and could use our thoughts and prayers.
September 9th will be Rotary Night at the Rodeo. The event welcomes the start of the four-day Rodeo at thePuyallup Fair Washington State Fair. You’ll watch some rodeo and then get to enjoy the sounds of the Oak Ridge Boys and dance in the dirt. $36 Tickets get you into the fair and into the special Rotary Section at the Rodeo and a scone. To buy tickets click this link: https://tickets.thefair.com/PremiumSectionSelect.asp?performanceid=1990&qualifierID=62&qualifiertype=paymenttype
Above: It will not get you an Egg like this at Winlock, Washington
President Rooks invited us to join in Fines and Generous giving. Scott Buser started it off with a trip to Minnesota and a Massage he just had ($100). Bob Hammar shared something I missed. Rick Selden paid a Greenleaf (that’s $20) because he got to see Ron Irwin on the screen and $100 to the Peanut Butter Challenge. Jim Rooks also donated $20 to see Ron. It should be noted that Ron didn’t pay a fine back for being seen. David Swindale paid $20 for a trip to Deception Pass. New member Carl Bronkema was taught the acronym ROAR, when Anne Enquist practiced Rat-On-A-Rotarian, about Carl’s recent Farmers Insurance Awards. Barlow Buescher’s wife Karen Johnston was retired and he paid $50 for that and $50 for Peanut Butter. Rob Erb paid $20 to thank the Zoom and Hybrid committee. Wendy McGowen made a donation. Phil Eng paid $20 for an 8-day camping trip and donated $100 to Peanut Butter. Gayle Selden paid $20 for interrupting the meeting by not muting herself after talking, equating it to having a phone ring during an in-person meeting. Mark Edgecomb donated $100 to the Peanut Butter challenge.
Above: A picture from the Saturday night event at Steilacoom Lake
THE PROGRAM
Our Program was our very own Jim Rooks who invited some committees to share about what is coming up in the year and where we have been as well as his personal goals and hopes for our club.
Steve Enquist gave an update on the Foundation. The Rotary International Foundation has given globally over 4 billion dollars. $4 billion leveraged in real projects. Our club used matching grants from the annual fund, we leveraged $7,000 with grants from District and international into $21,000 and the Indian clubs further leveraged that into $129,000 to provide the Dialysis center we learned about from Tom George and Rose Stevens. For a second project the World Community Service committee leveraged $4,500 into $!3,500 which was further leveraged by another Indian club for the Mammography machine.
Last Rotary year (July1 to June 30th) our Rotary Club gave $18,753 to the Annual Fund, $15,737 to Polio Plus, $12,900 to the endowment and $11,818 to global grants. In total, our Lakewood Rotary giving over time is $1,275,988.
Our club has 96 Paul Harris Fellows, 19 Benefactors, 8 Bequest Society Members, 13 Major Donors, 93 who give at least $100 per year, and 81 Sustaining members of the Foundation. You can donate three ways: at the desk at in-person meetings, online at Lakewoodrotary.com and Direct Deposit to RI.
President Rooks then praised the fundraising committee for a successful online auction. Nicole Hancock let us know that this year we changed and called ourselves the fundraising committee instead of the Sportsman’s dinner committee. The switch to online was profitable due to less expenses. The committee is working to decide whether next near will stay online or go back to a live auction. The committee is also looking to add some members to help in our fundraising efforts. Contact Nicole Hancock to join!
President Rooks also let us know that he has tapped PE Jason Whalen to head a Strategic Planning Committee for our club. If you should like to help shape our future, please join Jason in this committee. He is also hoping that we can start a Rotaract Club at Pierce College or Clover Park Technical College.
Our Little Free Pantry project has been going strong. Special thanks were given to the library builders and installers John Lowney and Mark Blanchard. The seventh little free pantry was just installed at LASA (Living Access Support Alliance). Here are the addresses of all seven pantries:
In thoughts of Membership, Dr. Rooks would love to see us increasing our membership especially with women and people of color. Let’s try and get our club to match the community we serve. The Fellowship committee has been challenged to come up with some more family friendly events.
Jim is looking forward to Hybrid Meetings starting August 27th. Having a hybrid meeting allows members to participate whether they are immune-compromised, not vaccinated or not ready to join larger groups. Our Assistant District Governor, Tony Camoroda, shared that it is suggested that clubs comply with the rules of the meeting facilities and that all conveners are encouraged to consider others’ health concerns. The Tacoma Country and Golf Club is following CDC guideline and L&I regulations. For us that means that masks are optional for all but those without a vaccination. An unvaccinated person must wear a mask. There is no exception there and the regulations could continue to be changed.
Reminding us of our Rotary motto of Service above Self. . .remember to put others before yourself. Use the four-way test and protect others at all Rotary events—outside and inside. Dr. Rooks believes in the science and that the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others.
Dr. Rooks then invited the second half of the Covid Committee to talk about the Delta Variant. Dr. Peter Marsh let us know that The Delta Variant of Covid is much more contagious than the original virus. It presents differently in the vaccinated -with a sore throat, cough and fever being the most prevalent symptoms. There is still a lot being learned but it does look as though vaccinated persons can pass this variant on. Those who are vaccinated are usually saved from hospitalizations and long-term damage. Once more, data is available and recommendations may change. The CDC is a great source of information and recommendations. Dr. Rooks also highlighted the Infectious Disease Society of America as a great source of information as well.
Looks like it’s going to be a wonderful Rotary year.
Thanks Dr. Rooks!
Above: Dr. Rooks
They said: “Last year 11 Rotary clubs collected cash and peanut butter for local food banks and had a great time doing it. (They collected over 6,125 pounds of Peanut Butter AND over $7,550 dollars in cash donations.) They are doing it again and you are invited to join us in our Peanut Butter Challenge.”
Rules are simple: Most pounds of peanut butter per Rotarian. Duration of Challenge: August 1st to August 31st.
Kenai Rotary offered us an additional side bet. They offered us fishing on the Kenai River and a couple nights lodging but we have to come up with an alternative prize to make the side bet.
Last year’s overall winner was University Place – Fircrest Rotary in Tacoma, Washington area with more than 1,330 pounds of PB or more than $2,750 dollars. That equates to 78 pounds per person.
Last year’s winner for the State of Alaska was Kenai Rotary Club with about 64 pounds per person.
Greg Horn started us off with $100 toward the peanut butter challenge.
Jim Rooks also let us know about the Cross Egypt Challenge — Rotary Matters. I had to take a phone call at this time as you all heard as I wasn’t muted but it looks fascinating. (I hope Gayle was fined for that! Ed.)
For Sunshine we send condolences to Stephanie Wilcox who lost her mother.
Mary Horn also reported, despite his wishes, there is a gravesite service for Ward Fletcher planned. It will be held in Mossyrock and we will have a small gathering after to celebrate his life. Date will be forthcoming.
Former member Jim Walter’s son Craig was in a serious car accident in Texas and could use our thoughts and prayers.
September 9th will be Rotary Night at the Rodeo. The event welcomes the start of the four-day Rodeo at the
Above: It will not get you an Egg like this at Winlock, Washington
President Rooks invited us to join in Fines and Generous giving. Scott Buser started it off with a trip to Minnesota and a Massage he just had ($100). Bob Hammar shared something I missed. Rick Selden paid a Greenleaf (that’s $20) because he got to see Ron Irwin on the screen and $100 to the Peanut Butter Challenge. Jim Rooks also donated $20 to see Ron. It should be noted that Ron didn’t pay a fine back for being seen. David Swindale paid $20 for a trip to Deception Pass. New member Carl Bronkema was taught the acronym ROAR, when Anne Enquist practiced Rat-On-A-Rotarian, about Carl’s recent Farmers Insurance Awards. Barlow Buescher’s wife Karen Johnston was retired and he paid $50 for that and $50 for Peanut Butter. Rob Erb paid $20 to thank the Zoom and Hybrid committee. Wendy McGowen made a donation. Phil Eng paid $20 for an 8-day camping trip and donated $100 to Peanut Butter. Gayle Selden paid $20 for interrupting the meeting by not muting herself after talking, equating it to having a phone ring during an in-person meeting. Mark Edgecomb donated $100 to the Peanut Butter challenge.
Above: A picture from the Saturday night event at Steilacoom Lake
THE PROGRAM
Our Program was our very own Jim Rooks who invited some committees to share about what is coming up in the year and where we have been as well as his personal goals and hopes for our club.
Steve Enquist gave an update on the Foundation. The Rotary International Foundation has given globally over 4 billion dollars. $4 billion leveraged in real projects. Our club used matching grants from the annual fund, we leveraged $7,000 with grants from District and international into $21,000 and the Indian clubs further leveraged that into $129,000 to provide the Dialysis center we learned about from Tom George and Rose Stevens. For a second project the World Community Service committee leveraged $4,500 into $!3,500 which was further leveraged by another Indian club for the Mammography machine.
Last Rotary year (July1 to June 30th) our Rotary Club gave $18,753 to the Annual Fund, $15,737 to Polio Plus, $12,900 to the endowment and $11,818 to global grants. In total, our Lakewood Rotary giving over time is $1,275,988.
Our club has 96 Paul Harris Fellows, 19 Benefactors, 8 Bequest Society Members, 13 Major Donors, 93 who give at least $100 per year, and 81 Sustaining members of the Foundation. You can donate three ways: at the desk at in-person meetings, online at Lakewoodrotary.com and Direct Deposit to RI.
President Rooks then praised the fundraising committee for a successful online auction. Nicole Hancock let us know that this year we changed and called ourselves the fundraising committee instead of the Sportsman’s dinner committee. The switch to online was profitable due to less expenses. The committee is working to decide whether next near will stay online or go back to a live auction. The committee is also looking to add some members to help in our fundraising efforts. Contact Nicole Hancock to join!
President Rooks also let us know that he has tapped PE Jason Whalen to head a Strategic Planning Committee for our club. If you should like to help shape our future, please join Jason in this committee. He is also hoping that we can start a Rotaract Club at Pierce College or Clover Park Technical College.
Our Little Free Pantry project has been going strong. Special thanks were given to the library builders and installers John Lowney and Mark Blanchard. The seventh little free pantry was just installed at LASA (Living Access Support Alliance). Here are the addresses of all seven pantries:
- Lakewood Presbyterian Church 8601 104th St SW, Lakewood
- Youth for Christ Family Center 14511 W Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood
- Springbrook Connections? 12601 Addison St SW, Lakewood
- Crossroads Treatment Center 4928 109th St SW ?
- Tillicum #2 8409 Orchard St SW,
- Springbrook Connections #2 5506 Boston Avenue SW
- LASA 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
In thoughts of Membership, Dr. Rooks would love to see us increasing our membership especially with women and people of color. Let’s try and get our club to match the community we serve. The Fellowship committee has been challenged to come up with some more family friendly events.
Jim is looking forward to Hybrid Meetings starting August 27th. Having a hybrid meeting allows members to participate whether they are immune-compromised, not vaccinated or not ready to join larger groups. Our Assistant District Governor, Tony Camoroda, shared that it is suggested that clubs comply with the rules of the meeting facilities and that all conveners are encouraged to consider others’ health concerns. The Tacoma Country and Golf Club is following CDC guideline and L&I regulations. For us that means that masks are optional for all but those without a vaccination. An unvaccinated person must wear a mask. There is no exception there and the regulations could continue to be changed.
Reminding us of our Rotary motto of Service above Self. . .remember to put others before yourself. Use the four-way test and protect others at all Rotary events—outside and inside. Dr. Rooks believes in the science and that the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others.
Dr. Rooks then invited the second half of the Covid Committee to talk about the Delta Variant. Dr. Peter Marsh let us know that The Delta Variant of Covid is much more contagious than the original virus. It presents differently in the vaccinated -with a sore throat, cough and fever being the most prevalent symptoms. There is still a lot being learned but it does look as though vaccinated persons can pass this variant on. Those who are vaccinated are usually saved from hospitalizations and long-term damage. Once more, data is available and recommendations may change. The CDC is a great source of information and recommendations. Dr. Rooks also highlighted the Infectious Disease Society of America as a great source of information as well.
Looks like it’s going to be a wonderful Rotary year.
Thanks Dr. Rooks!
Above: Dr. Rooks
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