MEETING RECAP
Monday, September 27, 2021
By: Gayle SeldenGet Ready for the Comedy Show
THE LAKEWOOD KEY
The September 24th meeting of the Rotary Club of Lakewood was brought to order by President Jim Rooks. Jim was standing on a stage so we felt very official with the meeting set up until we learned there was a stage because it was set up for Comedy Night! So, the stage was set for hilarity. We started with a miss on the invocation by Chris Kimball as Chris missed the meeting but without missing a beat Dr. Rooks took up the mic. Walt Richardson attempted to lead the pledge but an assist by Peter Marsh was necessary to remember the start. Walt for future reference its “I pledge allegiance…”
Super Set up Crew Rob Erb, Tom George, Terry Roarke, Greg Rediske, James Osundwa and Leanna Christian got us in VIP set up (Virtual/ In Person). John Lowney was recording the fines; Gayle Selden was recording the happenings and Phil Eng was recording the photo memories. Steve Enquist was on the Foundation desk and Coach Gary Barton was working as Sergeant at Arms.
Say the name Phil Eng fast. Really fast. Apparently, I am the last to the party to hear it as “filling” as I did when he was announced on Friday.
The Puffins were recognized by standing up and getting a round of applause.
Steve Enquist came up to hand out Paul Harris awards that have ben earned in the past year. Leanna Christian (NOTICE THE A AT THE END OF HER NAME) got her 1st Paul Harris. David Swindale was also recognized for his 1st Paul Harris. Mo Sarram got his 5th Paul Harris and Bud Montgomery his 6th. Steve reminded us that an easy way to donate is Rotary Direct. Head to www.rotary.org and sign in to your rotary account and set up monthly or yearly donation direct to the foundation. At the desk today Steve had collected $1384.
Above: Paul Harris honorees
Dr. Peter Marsh, self-proclaimed Debbie Downer, gave us a Covid update. Washington State cases are starting to decline but ICUs are still full of Covid patients. Right now, if you are 65+ you are eligible for a booster if you had Pfizer. There has also been some talk that 18+ and high risk can also get the booster. Moderna is not authorized for boosters yet, but that will probably occur with FDA approval. J&J should also have a second dose soon. Get Vaxed and be a helper to end this Covid outbreak.
Dr. Rooks then brought up Bob Martin and his sponsor Greg Horn to induct him into membership. Bob let us know we were gaining a used President. He and his wife Sue moved onto Lake Steilacoom this past year (just four docks down from Clint Johnson). They took over the house from their kids whose expanding family moved off the lake and into University Place. Bob is a retired Land Use Planner. He spent 17 years in Walla Walla (land use planning not at the Pen), in Whatcom County and in Sultan. He was the President of the Rotary Club of Monroe, twice. Bob and Sue have two children who are both molecular geneticists. Bob is so proud of them and their spouses who are also in the medical fields.
Above: New Member Bob Martin
I would just like to note that I messed up the spelling of geneticists so bad spell check suggested “guestlist.” Sorry I am such a disappointment, Dad.
An egregious error occurred during Bob Martin’s speech…a phone rang, and rang, and rang, and rang and rang. It was discovered that the phone ringing was none other than past District Governor Greg Horn’s. He was on stage with Bob and swore he put his phone on silent. He pledged $5 but had to change it to $4 since that is all he had…until friend Scott Buser popped up and gave another $20 as the phone ringing was outrageous.
We called for the passing of the Puffin and realized that is why James Osundwa hurried out of the room. He left the puffin in his CAR! (The horror!) The Puffin was passed on to Bob.
Jim asked for any sunshine and it was reported that Donn Irwin is having further tests on his heart.
Upcoming activities—Tacoma South Rotary is having their Putt Putt tourney at Harkness Furniture on October 22nd. There are a couple teams from Lakewood Rotary that will be there so sign up. Gayle has an emailable form if you need one.
Next Saturday, October 2nd is the next South Sound Wildlife cleanup. Located next to Phillips Road, the “Game Farm” restoration has been a project of Clover Park Rotary. Join in starting at 9:00 a.m. (ends at 1:00 p.m.). Make sure to bring some gloves!
The Sheriff hat came out for Fines and Generous Giving.
Barb Spriggs immediately volunteered for a trip to Kotzebue, Alaska $50. Rick Selden shared his Rotary information gathering trip to Glacier National Park learning about how the Rotary Clubs nearby in both Canada and United States have made that area and The Waterton Lake National Park in Canada the first International Peace Park where both countries work to resolve natural resource issues that transcend international borders. He paid $100 in an IOU. Daughter Gayle also went on a Rotary mission to Buffalo to study additional fundraising ideas including a duck dash and a beer concession stand $100 in cash. Take that Dad!
Above: The ever-elegant Rick Selden: Take that Dad!
David Swindale went to South Carolina for a nephew’s wedding, $50 to see the Great Smoky Mountains. Eric Quinn paid $20 for showing up late on Zoom. Leanna (NOTICE THE A AT THE END) Christian paid $20 to celebrate her son’s 15th Birthday and her new Internship at BCRA in downtown Tacoma. We will miss you in person while you complete that Internship, Leanna!
Gordy Quick said he is turning 90 next month and paid his first $20 toward his fine (Gordy has a lay a way plan due to his “fixed” income).
Greg Horn announced the Peanut Butter Drive that took place Saturday. Thanks for those who volunteered!
Member Julie White took a moment before introducing our speaker on zoom to pay $100 fine for missing meetings.
THE PROGRAM:
Above: Another Zooming Program Speaker
Our speaker, Mi-Yoeong Lee, is the director of Social Services at the Korean Women’s Association. She has been the director since 2013. She also previously managed the shelter.
Mi-Yoeong let us know the Korean Women’s Association was started to assist the Korean women who moved into the area married to soldiers. Goal was to provide support and help with assimilation. They cover Western Washington and have one of their two shelters for women and children in the Tacoma area.
The KWA shelter in Tacoma is kept as a secret location for the safety of those living there. There is a garden, playground for kids and many programs to provide support including help for legal status in the country (which is a common way the women can be controlled).
Other programs at KWA include Senior Wellness, Senior Activity, Benefits for medical, unpaid Caregiver Support and training. And this year, they were awarded a 10-million-dollar grant from Pierce County for rental assistance.
The raffle numbers were drawn and the lucky winner of $5 was Greg Rediske!
Steve Enquist came up to hand out Paul Harris awards that have ben earned in the past year. Leanna Christian (NOTICE THE A AT THE END OF HER NAME) got her 1st Paul Harris. David Swindale was also recognized for his 1st Paul Harris. Mo Sarram got his 5th Paul Harris and Bud Montgomery his 6th. Steve reminded us that an easy way to donate is Rotary Direct. Head to www.rotary.org and sign in to your rotary account and set up monthly or yearly donation direct to the foundation. At the desk today Steve had collected $1384.
Above: Paul Harris honorees
Dr. Peter Marsh, self-proclaimed Debbie Downer, gave us a Covid update. Washington State cases are starting to decline but ICUs are still full of Covid patients. Right now, if you are 65+ you are eligible for a booster if you had Pfizer. There has also been some talk that 18+ and high risk can also get the booster. Moderna is not authorized for boosters yet, but that will probably occur with FDA approval. J&J should also have a second dose soon. Get Vaxed and be a helper to end this Covid outbreak.
Dr. Rooks then brought up Bob Martin and his sponsor Greg Horn to induct him into membership. Bob let us know we were gaining a used President. He and his wife Sue moved onto Lake Steilacoom this past year (just four docks down from Clint Johnson). They took over the house from their kids whose expanding family moved off the lake and into University Place. Bob is a retired Land Use Planner. He spent 17 years in Walla Walla (land use planning not at the Pen), in Whatcom County and in Sultan. He was the President of the Rotary Club of Monroe, twice. Bob and Sue have two children who are both molecular geneticists. Bob is so proud of them and their spouses who are also in the medical fields.
Above: New Member Bob Martin
I would just like to note that I messed up the spelling of geneticists so bad spell check suggested “guestlist.” Sorry I am such a disappointment, Dad.
An egregious error occurred during Bob Martin’s speech…a phone rang, and rang, and rang, and rang and rang. It was discovered that the phone ringing was none other than past District Governor Greg Horn’s. He was on stage with Bob and swore he put his phone on silent. He pledged $5 but had to change it to $4 since that is all he had…until friend Scott Buser popped up and gave another $20 as the phone ringing was outrageous.
We called for the passing of the Puffin and realized that is why James Osundwa hurried out of the room. He left the puffin in his CAR! (The horror!) The Puffin was passed on to Bob.
Jim asked for any sunshine and it was reported that Donn Irwin is having further tests on his heart.
Upcoming activities—Tacoma South Rotary is having their Putt Putt tourney at Harkness Furniture on October 22nd. There are a couple teams from Lakewood Rotary that will be there so sign up. Gayle has an emailable form if you need one.
Next Saturday, October 2nd is the next South Sound Wildlife cleanup. Located next to Phillips Road, the “Game Farm” restoration has been a project of Clover Park Rotary. Join in starting at 9:00 a.m. (ends at 1:00 p.m.). Make sure to bring some gloves!
The Sheriff hat came out for Fines and Generous Giving.
Barb Spriggs immediately volunteered for a trip to Kotzebue, Alaska $50. Rick Selden shared his Rotary information gathering trip to Glacier National Park learning about how the Rotary Clubs nearby in both Canada and United States have made that area and The Waterton Lake National Park in Canada the first International Peace Park where both countries work to resolve natural resource issues that transcend international borders. He paid $100 in an IOU. Daughter Gayle also went on a Rotary mission to Buffalo to study additional fundraising ideas including a duck dash and a beer concession stand $100 in cash. Take that Dad!
Above: The ever-elegant Rick Selden: Take that Dad!
David Swindale went to South Carolina for a nephew’s wedding, $50 to see the Great Smoky Mountains. Eric Quinn paid $20 for showing up late on Zoom. Leanna (NOTICE THE A AT THE END) Christian paid $20 to celebrate her son’s 15th Birthday and her new Internship at BCRA in downtown Tacoma. We will miss you in person while you complete that Internship, Leanna!
Gordy Quick said he is turning 90 next month and paid his first $20 toward his fine (Gordy has a lay a way plan due to his “fixed” income).
Greg Horn announced the Peanut Butter Drive that took place Saturday. Thanks for those who volunteered!
Member Julie White took a moment before introducing our speaker on zoom to pay $100 fine for missing meetings.
THE PROGRAM:
Above: Another Zooming Program Speaker
Our speaker, Mi-Yoeong Lee, is the director of Social Services at the Korean Women’s Association. She has been the director since 2013. She also previously managed the shelter.
Mi-Yoeong let us know the Korean Women’s Association was started to assist the Korean women who moved into the area married to soldiers. Goal was to provide support and help with assimilation. They cover Western Washington and have one of their two shelters for women and children in the Tacoma area.
The KWA shelter in Tacoma is kept as a secret location for the safety of those living there. There is a garden, playground for kids and many programs to provide support including help for legal status in the country (which is a common way the women can be controlled).
Other programs at KWA include Senior Wellness, Senior Activity, Benefits for medical, unpaid Caregiver Support and training. And this year, they were awarded a 10-million-dollar grant from Pierce County for rental assistance.
The raffle numbers were drawn and the lucky winner of $5 was Greg Rediske!
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