MEETING RECAP
Friday, August 27, 2021
By: Gregory J. RediskeBACK IN THE SADDLE
THE LAKEWOOD KEY for August 27, 2021
Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
Yes, just like Gene Autrey sang, we’re back in the saddle again. The last time we met as a group for a regular meeting at the Country Club was March 13, 2020. President-elect Mark Edgecomb ran the meeting in President Bill Potter’s absence. It was to be the only meeting Mark would preside over in person. Bulletin writer Irwin-with-lots-of-Ds wrote: “The question of moving forward with our meetings or not is being considered by the Board – not only if we should but where we could meet. PE Mark asked for thoughts from the members. Rick Selden asked Larry Clark to give us an update on what is going on at Clover Park Vocational. Larry reported that all face to face instruction will cease on Tuesday and that the school is setting up a day care center in the Rotunda. Steve Mazoff suggested using the time we would spend at a Rotary meeting be used to help serve the community. Gayle Selden encouraged us to check our emails for opportunities to help and Donna Phillips reminded us to follow health protocols. PE Edgecomb announced a Sportsman’s Dinner committee meeting is to take place right after our meeting and that we are welcome to attend and give our opinion on the matter.”
Yikes, is all I can say. But here we are, hopefully back for good.
Anything new, you ask? Why, yes! Leanna Christian, Rob Erb, Tom George and James Osundwa have spent countless hours (translation: a whole lot of hours, more than you can count on all their fingers and toes combined) planning and buying and setting up our new hybrid gear. The one good thing from this whole pandemic thing is that members can now tune into Lakewood Rotary meetings wherever you are in the universe. And come wintertime, that means many from Arizona and California.
And then it was 12:30, and President Jim Rooks began his first live meeting with enthusiasm, vigor and a nice suit. Bud Montgomery handled Paul Harris, and Chuck Hellar was Sgt-At-Arms and sold raffle tickets, while Mary Horn took pictures.
Guests: Ben Sclair, Jennie Weinand, Shiru Osundwa, Sharon Selden (last two on Zoom)
Visiting Rotarians: AG Tony Camoroda
Puffins in the house: Wendy McGowan, James Osundwa, Anthony Veliz (Zoom)
President Jim knows how to start a meeting: with a new member! Eric Warn sponsored Connie Coleman-Lacadie. Connie came here by way of the Army after 8 years in Berlin. She eventually made her way to the FAA, and now retirement. She spent twelve years on the Clover Park School Board, is President of the Sister Cities Association in Lakewood, and volunteers for Mary Bridge. She is married to Michael, and we all look forward to her involvement. Welcome, Connie!
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Abbott and Costello, errrr…..Greg Horn and Chris Kimball did their long-dormant routine, as usual having worked exhaustively until it hummed to perfection. Horn handled the Lakewood Rotary anniversaries, highlighted by Ron Irwin at 40, Rick Selden at 48 and Ralph Johnson at 59. One more year in Lakewood Rotary and Ralph gets a special visit by the District Governor (a real one, not the retired one in the house). A million wedding anniversaries were announced, headed by Zawilski at 52, Hellar at 54, Fulton at 57, and Quick at 69. Gordy got married two weeks before I was born. Inquiring minds want to know, I’m sure.
Birthdays: Tell us your favorite song and Morris will play it on the trumpet! Except it’s not the same as banging on a drum, Chris….Morris faked a few, as able.
Morris Northcutt: “Romanza” off his new album
Carole Wier: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”
John Magnuson: “Growing Old Together”
Wendy McGowan: “Happy Birthday” (just to help Morris out)
Terry Roarke: “Over the Rainbow”
John Lowney: “Margaritaville”
Above: Morris Northcutt
Greg Horn then read Ward Fletcher’s obituary/tribute, with a get-together coming in the future. Greg also announced that it has been 7 months since a new case of wild polio has been reported. So close…..
Sunshine report:
John Forkenbrock has resigned from the committee for health reasons, so President Jim asked for a volunteer or volunteers to fill this position. (Good wishes, John!! And thanks for all of your Sunshine reporting.)
(Late addition to the report: former member Virginia Hillyer has “Delta pneumonia and will be intubated (with an) induced coma for 2-6 weeks or so. Asking for your fervent prayers.”
Sally Smith announced the following:
"Pierce County welcomes all who seek freedom and refuge from the oppressive Taliban regime and invites the Pierce County community to volunteer through Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services and other programs to help our new neighbors find affordable housing, employment, food and mentorship to help them transition into our community in their new home country."
World Relief Seattle is asking individuals or groups to donate new items (list included at website) or encouraging groups to Build a Welcome Kit. https://worldrelief.org/seattle/get-involved/donate-goods/welcome-kits/
The City of Lakewood has been collecting this week and will continue to accept donations of dishes, towels, bedding, and other household essentials to be deposited into a drop box inside City Hall.
World Relief Seattle has provided an excellent tip sheet on how to select and prepare items for donation. Here is a clip in case you want it:
Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services, or LIRS, is a faith-based organization that has helped welcome more than 500,000 refugees and immigrants unto the United States over the past 80 years. The Pierce County Resolution identified this group for volunteering. An online form allows individuals or groups to identify the type of volunteer opportunities LIRS needs in the Seattle-Tacoma area (https://www.tfaforms.com/4922177) Questions, please ask.
Greg Rediske asked for applications for the Larry Saunders Community Service Award, on behalf of the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (which our club co-founded). Past winners include Diane Formoso, Lakewood Rotary, Alan Billingsley, and last year, The Selden Family. Call Greg, Nicole Hancock, or go online to www.lakewoodfoundation.org.
Generous Giving, aka Fines:
Rob Erb: “What a crew!”, he said: Tom George, James Osundwa, Leanna Christian. $100
Gayle Selden: “Did you know you can’t get to the Club from the north via Gravelly Lake Drive?”, like for the last month plus, she said, embarrassed. $20
Steve Mazoff: Thanks for the new in-person memories, in Jim Rooks’ honor. $20
Jim Rooks: “I goofed” (which time?) $20
Gary Fulton: Wedding anniversary (57), “I hate Zoom”, $100
Bill Potter: $5, for his Past President’s badge. Way, way past…..
The Program:
How do you get a trumpet player to play softly?
Take away his instrument.
Why do trumpet players put drumsticks on the dash of their car?
So they can park in the handicapped spot. (This one’s for Kimball: couldn’t resist)
St Peter is checking ID's at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan. "Tell me, what have you done in life?" says St. Peter. The Texan says, "Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn't sit on my laurels--I divided all my money among my entire family in my will, so our descendants are all set for about three generations." St. Peter says, "That's quite something. Come on in. Next!" The second guy in line has been listening, so he says, "I struck it big in the stock market, but I didn't selfishly just provide for my own like that Texan guy. I donated five million to Save the Children." "Wonderful!" says Saint Peter. "Come in. Who's next?" The third guy has been listening, and says timidly with a downcast look, "Well, I only made five thousand dollars in my entire lifetime." "Heavens!" says St. Peter. "You must have been a trumpet player.”
Q: What do you call a successful trumpet player? A: A guy whose wife has 2 jobs.
A B flat, a G flat, and an E flat walk into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we can't serve minors"
In a small town, a man just opened a small store selling trumpets and guns. One day his neighbor pays him a visit and says, "So how is your strange business going?"
"What do you mean strange?"
"Because you sell only trumpets and guns!"
"So?"
"Well, let me put it this way, what do you sell the most, trumpets or guns?"
"It evens itself out. Each time a customer buys a trumpet, one of his neighbors buys a gun."
What does a trumpet have in common with King Tut? They have the fact that both toot in common.
The Trumpet Program:
There. Got that out of the way. Bill Potter introduced (wait for it….) a trumpet player! Not just any trumpet player, either, but a world-renowned, world-traveled trumpet player. And one who has been a member of Lakewood Rotary since 2006 (spotty attendance being his only crime). Morris Northcutt graduated from UPS with a mathematics major and a music minor (the former to keep his mom happy). He is the owner of Cloud Easy 4 (website developer) and Northcutt Commercial Properties. Morris has played with everyone but the New York Philharmonic, based on what I heard Bill recite. Morris recounted how he began having people close to him die, beginning in 2011 and continuing seemingly non-stop. This led him to the revelation that if he wanted to pursue this music thing, NOW was the time. All of this work brought him to the recording project, resulting in TONADA. Morris was contacted on Instagram by a Latin Grammy winner, leading to extended conversations (Google translate helped) and finally a plan to make a record. (Or more properly, make a recording….). Morris recorded his part in his bedroom, while the orchestra was located in Venezuela. All arrangements were custom, taking about 30 days each to prepare. The executive producer was Morris: meaning, he “handled” the finances. TONADA has been streamed in over 50 countries, with 150 streams per day so far: exceptional for a new artist. Songwriters included Jerry Reed (yes, that Nashville-Jerry Reed), Raphael Mendez (a hero of Morris’), Astor Piazzolia, Jay Ungar (bluegrass king) and Simon Diaz. This bulletin writer wrote a one-word review on Apple iTunes: “Beautiful!” Morris hopes you have a nice glass of wine while listening. Add some romance for extra enjoyment.
Stream it (and/or buy it): https://songwhip.com/morrisnorthcutt/tonada
Buy the physical CD: https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/collections/accessories/products/morris-northcutt-tonada-trumpet-cd/?ltclid=0b21d44f-e4ff-4fea-8325-b68073865c35
And last but not least: the drawing. Almost $500, or $5, depending on the color chip. Terry Roarke went with the latter, but not by choice.
My apologies for not having any Swedish jokes. Next time.
Royal “Ward” Fletcher
September 1, 1931 – June 29, 2021
Olympia, Washington
Ward was an adventurer from a young age. He grew up in Mossyrock, Washington, camping fishing, hunting, and woodcutting and mushrooming. Those were life-long activities he enjoyed with his many friends and family members. Ward passed away at 89 years of age, June 29, 2021, at his sister, Dayle Workman’s home in Olympia, Washington. He was a skilled draftsman and carpenter, building and remodeling houses and businesses, some of which he managed. Ward was an active and proud Rotarian for over twenty-one years with Lakewood Rotary. His volunteer work with Rotary involved numerous local fund-raising and civic events, such as the Courage Classic and travel to Latvia to help build a hospital. Ward received the Rotarian of the Year Award (2005-2006) and was a Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation.
As a remembrance, Ward requested donations be made to the Lakewood Rotary. Donations can be sent in Ward’s name to: Lakewood Rotary, PO Box 99786 Lakewood WA 98496
We will miss you Ward and your willingness to serve others!
Anything new, you ask? Why, yes! Leanna Christian, Rob Erb, Tom George and James Osundwa have spent countless hours (translation: a whole lot of hours, more than you can count on all their fingers and toes combined) planning and buying and setting up our new hybrid gear. The one good thing from this whole pandemic thing is that members can now tune into Lakewood Rotary meetings wherever you are in the universe. And come wintertime, that means many from Arizona and California.
And then it was 12:30, and President Jim Rooks began his first live meeting with enthusiasm, vigor and a nice suit. Bud Montgomery handled Paul Harris, and Chuck Hellar was Sgt-At-Arms and sold raffle tickets, while Mary Horn took pictures.
Guests: Ben Sclair, Jennie Weinand, Shiru Osundwa, Sharon Selden (last two on Zoom)
Visiting Rotarians: AG Tony Camoroda
Puffins in the house: Wendy McGowan, James Osundwa, Anthony Veliz (Zoom)
President Jim knows how to start a meeting: with a new member! Eric Warn sponsored Connie Coleman-Lacadie. Connie came here by way of the Army after 8 years in Berlin. She eventually made her way to the FAA, and now retirement. She spent twelve years on the Clover Park School Board, is President of the Sister Cities Association in Lakewood, and volunteers for Mary Bridge. She is married to Michael, and we all look forward to her involvement. Welcome, Connie!
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Abbott and Costello, errrr…..Greg Horn and Chris Kimball did their long-dormant routine, as usual having worked exhaustively until it hummed to perfection. Horn handled the Lakewood Rotary anniversaries, highlighted by Ron Irwin at 40, Rick Selden at 48 and Ralph Johnson at 59. One more year in Lakewood Rotary and Ralph gets a special visit by the District Governor (a real one, not the retired one in the house). A million wedding anniversaries were announced, headed by Zawilski at 52, Hellar at 54, Fulton at 57, and Quick at 69. Gordy got married two weeks before I was born. Inquiring minds want to know, I’m sure.
Birthdays: Tell us your favorite song and Morris will play it on the trumpet! Except it’s not the same as banging on a drum, Chris….Morris faked a few, as able.
Morris Northcutt: “Romanza” off his new album
Carole Wier: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”
John Magnuson: “Growing Old Together”
Wendy McGowan: “Happy Birthday” (just to help Morris out)
Terry Roarke: “Over the Rainbow”
John Lowney: “Margaritaville”
Above: Morris Northcutt
Greg Horn then read Ward Fletcher’s obituary/tribute, with a get-together coming in the future. Greg also announced that it has been 7 months since a new case of wild polio has been reported. So close…..
Sunshine report:
John Forkenbrock has resigned from the committee for health reasons, so President Jim asked for a volunteer or volunteers to fill this position. (Good wishes, John!! And thanks for all of your Sunshine reporting.)
(Late addition to the report: former member Virginia Hillyer has “Delta pneumonia and will be intubated (with an) induced coma for 2-6 weeks or so. Asking for your fervent prayers.”
Sally Smith announced the following:
"Pierce County welcomes all who seek freedom and refuge from the oppressive Taliban regime and invites the Pierce County community to volunteer through Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services and other programs to help our new neighbors find affordable housing, employment, food and mentorship to help them transition into our community in their new home country."
World Relief Seattle is asking individuals or groups to donate new items (list included at website) or encouraging groups to Build a Welcome Kit. https://worldrelief.org/seattle/get-involved/donate-goods/welcome-kits/
The City of Lakewood has been collecting this week and will continue to accept donations of dishes, towels, bedding, and other household essentials to be deposited into a drop box inside City Hall.
World Relief Seattle has provided an excellent tip sheet on how to select and prepare items for donation. Here is a clip in case you want it:
Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services, or LIRS, is a faith-based organization that has helped welcome more than 500,000 refugees and immigrants unto the United States over the past 80 years. The Pierce County Resolution identified this group for volunteering. An online form allows individuals or groups to identify the type of volunteer opportunities LIRS needs in the Seattle-Tacoma area (https://www.tfaforms.com/4922177) Questions, please ask.
Greg Rediske asked for applications for the Larry Saunders Community Service Award, on behalf of the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (which our club co-founded). Past winners include Diane Formoso, Lakewood Rotary, Alan Billingsley, and last year, The Selden Family. Call Greg, Nicole Hancock, or go online to www.lakewoodfoundation.org.
Generous Giving, aka Fines:
Rob Erb: “What a crew!”, he said: Tom George, James Osundwa, Leanna Christian. $100
Gayle Selden: “Did you know you can’t get to the Club from the north via Gravelly Lake Drive?”, like for the last month plus, she said, embarrassed. $20
Steve Mazoff: Thanks for the new in-person memories, in Jim Rooks’ honor. $20
Jim Rooks: “I goofed” (which time?) $20
Gary Fulton: Wedding anniversary (57), “I hate Zoom”, $100
Bill Potter: $5, for his Past President’s badge. Way, way past…..
The Program:
How do you get a trumpet player to play softly?
Take away his instrument.
Why do trumpet players put drumsticks on the dash of their car?
So they can park in the handicapped spot. (This one’s for Kimball: couldn’t resist)
St Peter is checking ID's at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan. "Tell me, what have you done in life?" says St. Peter. The Texan says, "Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn't sit on my laurels--I divided all my money among my entire family in my will, so our descendants are all set for about three generations." St. Peter says, "That's quite something. Come on in. Next!" The second guy in line has been listening, so he says, "I struck it big in the stock market, but I didn't selfishly just provide for my own like that Texan guy. I donated five million to Save the Children." "Wonderful!" says Saint Peter. "Come in. Who's next?" The third guy has been listening, and says timidly with a downcast look, "Well, I only made five thousand dollars in my entire lifetime." "Heavens!" says St. Peter. "You must have been a trumpet player.”
Q: What do you call a successful trumpet player? A: A guy whose wife has 2 jobs.
A B flat, a G flat, and an E flat walk into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we can't serve minors"
In a small town, a man just opened a small store selling trumpets and guns. One day his neighbor pays him a visit and says, "So how is your strange business going?"
"What do you mean strange?"
"Because you sell only trumpets and guns!"
"So?"
"Well, let me put it this way, what do you sell the most, trumpets or guns?"
"It evens itself out. Each time a customer buys a trumpet, one of his neighbors buys a gun."
What does a trumpet have in common with King Tut? They have the fact that both toot in common.
The Trumpet Program:
There. Got that out of the way. Bill Potter introduced (wait for it….) a trumpet player! Not just any trumpet player, either, but a world-renowned, world-traveled trumpet player. And one who has been a member of Lakewood Rotary since 2006 (spotty attendance being his only crime). Morris Northcutt graduated from UPS with a mathematics major and a music minor (the former to keep his mom happy). He is the owner of Cloud Easy 4 (website developer) and Northcutt Commercial Properties. Morris has played with everyone but the New York Philharmonic, based on what I heard Bill recite. Morris recounted how he began having people close to him die, beginning in 2011 and continuing seemingly non-stop. This led him to the revelation that if he wanted to pursue this music thing, NOW was the time. All of this work brought him to the recording project, resulting in TONADA. Morris was contacted on Instagram by a Latin Grammy winner, leading to extended conversations (Google translate helped) and finally a plan to make a record. (Or more properly, make a recording….). Morris recorded his part in his bedroom, while the orchestra was located in Venezuela. All arrangements were custom, taking about 30 days each to prepare. The executive producer was Morris: meaning, he “handled” the finances. TONADA has been streamed in over 50 countries, with 150 streams per day so far: exceptional for a new artist. Songwriters included Jerry Reed (yes, that Nashville-Jerry Reed), Raphael Mendez (a hero of Morris’), Astor Piazzolia, Jay Ungar (bluegrass king) and Simon Diaz. This bulletin writer wrote a one-word review on Apple iTunes: “Beautiful!” Morris hopes you have a nice glass of wine while listening. Add some romance for extra enjoyment.
Stream it (and/or buy it): https://songwhip.com/morrisnorthcutt/tonada
Buy the physical CD: https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/collections/accessories/products/morris-northcutt-tonada-trumpet-cd/?ltclid=0b21d44f-e4ff-4fea-8325-b68073865c35
And last but not least: the drawing. Almost $500, or $5, depending on the color chip. Terry Roarke went with the latter, but not by choice.
My apologies for not having any Swedish jokes. Next time.
Royal “Ward” Fletcher
September 1, 1931 – June 29, 2021
Olympia, Washington
Ward was an adventurer from a young age. He grew up in Mossyrock, Washington, camping fishing, hunting, and woodcutting and mushrooming. Those were life-long activities he enjoyed with his many friends and family members. Ward passed away at 89 years of age, June 29, 2021, at his sister, Dayle Workman’s home in Olympia, Washington. He was a skilled draftsman and carpenter, building and remodeling houses and businesses, some of which he managed. Ward was an active and proud Rotarian for over twenty-one years with Lakewood Rotary. His volunteer work with Rotary involved numerous local fund-raising and civic events, such as the Courage Classic and travel to Latvia to help build a hospital. Ward received the Rotarian of the Year Award (2005-2006) and was a Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation.
As a remembrance, Ward requested donations be made to the Lakewood Rotary. Donations can be sent in Ward’s name to: Lakewood Rotary, PO Box 99786 Lakewood WA 98496
We will miss you Ward and your willingness to serve others!
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