MEETING RECAP
Resolutions and Other Disasters
Saturday, February 5, 2022
By: John W. MagnusonResolutions and Other Disasters
February (how many of us still say Feb-yew-airy) 4, 2022
Broken Resolutions
It has only been 5 weeks since you made those New Year’s resolutions. I know, it seems like an eternity, right? Just for the sake of curiosity – and no one is going to see your answer; it will just be between you and me – how much weight did you gain before you decided to not lose weight?
The Meeting Began
We’ll address a few more irresolute resolutions if the meeting starts to drag. But in the meantime, President Jim called all the gathered to order. Andrew Kruse remarked he tested positive for COVID and still gave a stirring invocation. He credited Booker T. Washington with a quote that, “Character is power.” Also that we as Rotarians should incorporate character, integrity and loyalty in our service. Dr. Rooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s nice that President Jim remembered to thank Kendra Riconsiuto, John Lowney, Ole and Greg Rediske for their help.
Broken Resolutions – v 1
Speaking of resolutions, President Jim Rooks is compiling a list of Lakewood Rotarians who pledged to take-up running; he being an avid long distance runner. Past President Rick Selden decided that an invigorating 10-mile run would be a great way to start off the New Year. He made it 2 miles before realizing his mistake, called UBER and returned home. So much for that resolution but in so doing he actually satisfied another pledge – to travel more by car.
The Meeting Bustled On
There were no visitors and same number of guests. Wendy McGowan, Dwight Williams and Connie Coleman-Lacadie comprised the Puffins present. The Sunshine Report by Eric Warn told of Wynn Hoffman’s son with severe cancer. Ron Irwin’s lovely wife Liz is recovering from serious cancer surgery and will be undergoing radiation treatments. Some may remember the ever-smiling face of Dr. Lary Banks who recently died. We all welcomed John Warner back from his heart valve surgery. It is rumored Ralph Johnson underwent the same procedure recently. Knowing those two, I bet they negotiated a “Two-fer.”
Rotary Spotlight: (Taken from Rotary bios written by member Kay Shinn in 1987)
John E. Warner (By Kay Shinn, 1987)
Ohio can almost claim John, but Michigan won out! He was born in Morenci, Michigan, which is right on the border of Ohio, near Toledo. The year was 1928. He got his BA, and did post-graduate studies in Pharmacy, at the University of Michigan (Go Blue, sez John during football season). John was fortunate in finding a gal named Marian, who married him and presented him with two daughters and two sons. They are Lee Anne, Elizabeth, John Jr., and Chris. The Warners came to our area from their previous home in Bay City, located at the base of Michigan’s thumb. John got out of school in 1951, and immediately got involved in the Korean War for a couple of years. He works (1987) for Abbott Labs, with headquarters in Chicago. He contacts druggists, doctors and hospitals in our area. He finds time to do some traveling and does some (limited) golfing, fishing and skiing. John is on the board of the Children’s Home Society and belongs to the national and state pharmaceutical associations. He has been a member of our board, has been on the student exchange committee, is now vice chair of Community Social Concerns and is a Paul Harris sustaining member.
Update from 1987: John is now retired and fast on his way to 94 years old. Marian passed away a few years ago, while John revels in the successes of his children. Which is good for Lakewood Rotary, because he is quick to fine himself for those successes. He recently had a major heart event, with a major surgery of the “how do they do that?” variety, and is back to excellent, no doubt with his proverbial smile.
Foregoing bio provided by Greg Rediske, Club Secretary Extraordinaire
Above: John Warner
Broken Resolutions – v 2
Secretary Greg Rediske told me that one of his resolutions was simply to just be a better person. When I asked, “Greg, how much better could you possibly be?” He replied, “I know. It’s kind of like my favorite song by Mac Davis – Its Hard to be Humble when You’re Perfect in Every Way.” Thus breaking one of his resolutions – to show more humility.
The Meeting Steamed Forth
Reports of Lakewood Rotary activity show that this club is just about perfect in everything it does. PDG Greg Horn rattled off the rosters of birthdays; club anniversaries and wedding anniversaries so quickly I broke the tip of my of my Dixon Ticonderoga #2 and may have missed some but here are the ones I caught. Dave Reames, Gary Barton, Mary Moss, Mary Marlin, Carl Bronkema, and maybe “Wheels” Barlow Buescher and Anne Enquist all had birthdays. Rotary anniversaries approximated: Andrew Kruse - 4 years, Kendra Riconsiuto – 4 years, Eric Quinn – 4 years, Eric Warn – 6 years, Donnnn Irwin – 9 years or maybe 42 years, Kris Peterson – 12 years, Jim Weinand – 10 years, Dan Livingston – 16 years, Mo Sarram – 35 years, Dave Coleman – more than 1 and fewer than 100 years. Marital anniversaries: The Northcutts – 18 years, The Easters – 23 years, The Georges were either 37 or 39 years, but that doesn’t seem like anything to quibble over, The Roarkes – 44 years, The Phillipses– 53 years and The Sarrams – 62 years.
The Meeting, More
President Jim introduced Rose Stevens who reported that a MOU has been prepared for the installation of 1000 water tanks in what I believe is Brazil. For clarification on this matter please contact Rose. Jim further reported that Rotary Peace Fellowships are available. Contact Jim or the RI website for more information.
Broken Resolutions - v 3
I have a cousin who drinks too much. I am talking about alcohol here, kids. I spoke with him at Christmas and the subject of the New Year came up. He surprised me by saying he intended to travel more and cut back on his drinking. I congratulated him on sound choices, but was somewhat skeptical. I just heard from him and his first stop on his travels was to Boring, Oregon. I asked him why Boring. He replied, “Indeed, why Boring. The onliest reason I went to Boring is because it is next to a town named Moderation and I can drink all I want in Moderation.”
The Meeting Surged
Generous Giving turned out much better on this day than those of you buying BitCoins! “Wheels” Barlow Buescher gave $67 for a birthday and $33 to round up for a puppy he and Karen saved and adopted out. John Warner still believes his Alma Mater, Michigan, can beat Ohio State in football - $100. I didn’t have the heart to tell him it is now Parcheesi season. Mary Marlin overstated her birthday years by donating $50. Tom George insists he’s been married for 37 and gave $37 that he says proves the matter. Sally Porter Smith gave $50 for luck so she can enroll in an immunology study. That must work because Steve Mazoff, Barb Spriggs and Anne Enquist all ponied up on her behalf. Jan Gee appeased the Arizona weather gods with $20. Phil Eng praised John Lowney’s skills in helping him for $20.
Broken Resolutions – v 4
Lakewood Rotarian Morris Northcutt is known for his mastery of the Trumpet. His recording – Tonada, available on Amazon, shows his genius. Little known is the pledge he made to explore new musical worlds. Apparently he has tired of being a prodigy of Cornet music and resolved to twitch the limits of his prodigious talent and try to master the Kazoo. It saddens me to learn we’ll no longer be able to enjoy his dulcet melodies on the golden bell. Hopefully he’ll fail miserably on the Kazoo, not that I wish him ill.
Broken Resolution – v 5
Past President Chris Kimball loves cars. Well, he loves Vickie and their sons more, but cars come in a close second. Well, to be clear, he loves drums more than cars but not as much as he loves Vickie and their sons. And, well, he also loves being a financial advisor. He kind of loves being a financial advisor more that cars but not as much as he loves drums. And Vickie and their sons. Anyway, Chris doesn’t like compasses. And maps. And GPS directions. Actually Chris doesn’t like not knowing where he is in terms of geography. So; one of Chris’s New Years resolutions was to learn where he is. Make that, where he is all the time. That means Chris has to learn all manner of things about cardinal directions. You know; ordinary stuff like: north, east, west and south. Also more complex stuff like left and right, up and down, here and there, etc. However, on his first outing in his Micro-Mini Doodad car, after vowing to understand where he was, is and will be, he hasn’t been seen. So much for that resolution. When asked about Chris’s absence, Vickie queried, “He’s gone?”
The Meeting Drove Off A Cliff In A Hurricane And Volcanic Eruption!
Just kidding. But what if it had? Would you have known what to do, whom to call, what paperwork to complete? I thought not! Andrew Neiditz introduced our speaker, Bill Lokey. Suffice to say, Bill has been involved in Emergency Management and Recovery for more than 40 years. Such work has taken him from Washington State to Washington DC, the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, Antarctica, Oklahoma City – and more.
Above: Power Point via Zoom
Bill began his remarks by stating that we don’t prepare well for disasters. Most progress is made in retrospect. What began as Civil Defense has now morphed into FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency. For your evening reading pleasure Bill recommends you bone-up on38.52 RCW and 43.06 RCW and any follow-on Executive Orders all as regards Washington State.
He separated planning into needs as differentiated by accidents, emergencies and disasters. All may present differently and he emphasized how complex each could be without clear lines of communications, responsibilities, convergences, media relationships, etc. Bill did an excellent job of pointing out how total confusion could result were it not for organizational clarity.
Public education, responder training, planning ability, possible need for improvisation all are routes to better handling of emergency situations. He pointed to a youthful understanding of the need to protect oneself by exposing one’s “butt.” To elaborating on who is responsible for coffee and donuts. I think I got that part right?
Bill closed with the question, “What can you do?” I answered, “Play guitar and ukulele,” but apparently that wasn’t the answer he was looking for. Obviously the answer goes back to Boy Scout Troop 460, led by Phil Smart, Scoutmaster and famous Rotarian – Be Prepared. And he cleverly remarked, “Ten minutes before the party is no time to be learning how to dance.”
Another wonderful program brought to you 50 times per year by The Rotary Club of Lakewood – in case anyone asks. And several Rotarians asked Bill cogent questions for which he had concise and authoritative answers.
Above: Beautiful but a disaster waiting to happen? Ed.
Broken Resolutions – v 6
Lakewood Rotarian – let’s call her “Marlene” - told me in strictest confidence that she is addicted to Twitter, Snapchat, Gonzo, Facebook and Beezer. She made a resolution to cut back on social media computer usage, but that didn’t last one week. She apparently went into a catatonic state when she discovered she couldn’t remember her fourteen digits, alphanumeric, symbol, upper and lower case password while trying to sneak back into Gonzo. She forgot to disable her computer’s camera, and ALEXA and SIRI filmed her as she ran screaming from her home office. She was taken down by some Microsoft goons in blue scrubs– IN HER OWN HOUSE! After taking some prescribed doses of Diazepam she is now on solid ground. Counseling made her realize she was hallucinating. Self-hypnosis, meditation and Yoga enable her to deal with the “weaning” process. I met with her at Burs for breakfast this morning to talk about her progress. Between sips of her second double Vodka Martini she said life is good again and she is cured of compulsive computer usage. Let’s hear it for “Marlene!”
Who Reads This Stuff?
Ole
Calendar of Upcoming LR Events: (if you have an item send it to Joe Quinn)
3/27-31 Sunriver Rotary Ski Trip (sold out)
? Lakewood Rotary Auction
6/25 Rotary Installation Banquet
8/27-28 The Courage (tentative date: unconfirmed)
9/11-13 Reeder Rotary Roadster Romp to Sun Mountain
12/16 Tom and Jerry Party and President’s Roast
We’ll address a few more irresolute resolutions if the meeting starts to drag. But in the meantime, President Jim called all the gathered to order. Andrew Kruse remarked he tested positive for COVID and still gave a stirring invocation. He credited Booker T. Washington with a quote that, “Character is power.” Also that we as Rotarians should incorporate character, integrity and loyalty in our service. Dr. Rooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s nice that President Jim remembered to thank Kendra Riconsiuto, John Lowney, Ole and Greg Rediske for their help.
Broken Resolutions – v 1
Speaking of resolutions, President Jim Rooks is compiling a list of Lakewood Rotarians who pledged to take-up running; he being an avid long distance runner. Past President Rick Selden decided that an invigorating 10-mile run would be a great way to start off the New Year. He made it 2 miles before realizing his mistake, called UBER and returned home. So much for that resolution but in so doing he actually satisfied another pledge – to travel more by car.
The Meeting Bustled On
There were no visitors and same number of guests. Wendy McGowan, Dwight Williams and Connie Coleman-Lacadie comprised the Puffins present. The Sunshine Report by Eric Warn told of Wynn Hoffman’s son with severe cancer. Ron Irwin’s lovely wife Liz is recovering from serious cancer surgery and will be undergoing radiation treatments. Some may remember the ever-smiling face of Dr. Lary Banks who recently died. We all welcomed John Warner back from his heart valve surgery. It is rumored Ralph Johnson underwent the same procedure recently. Knowing those two, I bet they negotiated a “Two-fer.”
Rotary Spotlight: (Taken from Rotary bios written by member Kay Shinn in 1987)
John E. Warner (By Kay Shinn, 1987)
Ohio can almost claim John, but Michigan won out! He was born in Morenci, Michigan, which is right on the border of Ohio, near Toledo. The year was 1928. He got his BA, and did post-graduate studies in Pharmacy, at the University of Michigan (Go Blue, sez John during football season). John was fortunate in finding a gal named Marian, who married him and presented him with two daughters and two sons. They are Lee Anne, Elizabeth, John Jr., and Chris. The Warners came to our area from their previous home in Bay City, located at the base of Michigan’s thumb. John got out of school in 1951, and immediately got involved in the Korean War for a couple of years. He works (1987) for Abbott Labs, with headquarters in Chicago. He contacts druggists, doctors and hospitals in our area. He finds time to do some traveling and does some (limited) golfing, fishing and skiing. John is on the board of the Children’s Home Society and belongs to the national and state pharmaceutical associations. He has been a member of our board, has been on the student exchange committee, is now vice chair of Community Social Concerns and is a Paul Harris sustaining member.
Update from 1987: John is now retired and fast on his way to 94 years old. Marian passed away a few years ago, while John revels in the successes of his children. Which is good for Lakewood Rotary, because he is quick to fine himself for those successes. He recently had a major heart event, with a major surgery of the “how do they do that?” variety, and is back to excellent, no doubt with his proverbial smile.
Foregoing bio provided by Greg Rediske, Club Secretary Extraordinaire
Above: John Warner
Broken Resolutions – v 2
Secretary Greg Rediske told me that one of his resolutions was simply to just be a better person. When I asked, “Greg, how much better could you possibly be?” He replied, “I know. It’s kind of like my favorite song by Mac Davis – Its Hard to be Humble when You’re Perfect in Every Way.” Thus breaking one of his resolutions – to show more humility.
The Meeting Steamed Forth
Reports of Lakewood Rotary activity show that this club is just about perfect in everything it does. PDG Greg Horn rattled off the rosters of birthdays; club anniversaries and wedding anniversaries so quickly I broke the tip of my of my Dixon Ticonderoga #2 and may have missed some but here are the ones I caught. Dave Reames, Gary Barton, Mary Moss, Mary Marlin, Carl Bronkema, and maybe “Wheels” Barlow Buescher and Anne Enquist all had birthdays. Rotary anniversaries approximated: Andrew Kruse - 4 years, Kendra Riconsiuto – 4 years, Eric Quinn – 4 years, Eric Warn – 6 years, Donnnn Irwin – 9 years or maybe 42 years, Kris Peterson – 12 years, Jim Weinand – 10 years, Dan Livingston – 16 years, Mo Sarram – 35 years, Dave Coleman – more than 1 and fewer than 100 years. Marital anniversaries: The Northcutts – 18 years, The Easters – 23 years, The Georges were either 37 or 39 years, but that doesn’t seem like anything to quibble over, The Roarkes – 44 years, The Phillipses– 53 years and The Sarrams – 62 years.
The Meeting, More
President Jim introduced Rose Stevens who reported that a MOU has been prepared for the installation of 1000 water tanks in what I believe is Brazil. For clarification on this matter please contact Rose. Jim further reported that Rotary Peace Fellowships are available. Contact Jim or the RI website for more information.
Broken Resolutions - v 3
I have a cousin who drinks too much. I am talking about alcohol here, kids. I spoke with him at Christmas and the subject of the New Year came up. He surprised me by saying he intended to travel more and cut back on his drinking. I congratulated him on sound choices, but was somewhat skeptical. I just heard from him and his first stop on his travels was to Boring, Oregon. I asked him why Boring. He replied, “Indeed, why Boring. The onliest reason I went to Boring is because it is next to a town named Moderation and I can drink all I want in Moderation.”
The Meeting Surged
Generous Giving turned out much better on this day than those of you buying BitCoins! “Wheels” Barlow Buescher gave $67 for a birthday and $33 to round up for a puppy he and Karen saved and adopted out. John Warner still believes his Alma Mater, Michigan, can beat Ohio State in football - $100. I didn’t have the heart to tell him it is now Parcheesi season. Mary Marlin overstated her birthday years by donating $50. Tom George insists he’s been married for 37 and gave $37 that he says proves the matter. Sally Porter Smith gave $50 for luck so she can enroll in an immunology study. That must work because Steve Mazoff, Barb Spriggs and Anne Enquist all ponied up on her behalf. Jan Gee appeased the Arizona weather gods with $20. Phil Eng praised John Lowney’s skills in helping him for $20.
Broken Resolutions – v 4
Lakewood Rotarian Morris Northcutt is known for his mastery of the Trumpet. His recording – Tonada, available on Amazon, shows his genius. Little known is the pledge he made to explore new musical worlds. Apparently he has tired of being a prodigy of Cornet music and resolved to twitch the limits of his prodigious talent and try to master the Kazoo. It saddens me to learn we’ll no longer be able to enjoy his dulcet melodies on the golden bell. Hopefully he’ll fail miserably on the Kazoo, not that I wish him ill.
Broken Resolution – v 5
Past President Chris Kimball loves cars. Well, he loves Vickie and their sons more, but cars come in a close second. Well, to be clear, he loves drums more than cars but not as much as he loves Vickie and their sons. And, well, he also loves being a financial advisor. He kind of loves being a financial advisor more that cars but not as much as he loves drums. And Vickie and their sons. Anyway, Chris doesn’t like compasses. And maps. And GPS directions. Actually Chris doesn’t like not knowing where he is in terms of geography. So; one of Chris’s New Years resolutions was to learn where he is. Make that, where he is all the time. That means Chris has to learn all manner of things about cardinal directions. You know; ordinary stuff like: north, east, west and south. Also more complex stuff like left and right, up and down, here and there, etc. However, on his first outing in his Micro-Mini Doodad car, after vowing to understand where he was, is and will be, he hasn’t been seen. So much for that resolution. When asked about Chris’s absence, Vickie queried, “He’s gone?”
The Meeting Drove Off A Cliff In A Hurricane And Volcanic Eruption!
Just kidding. But what if it had? Would you have known what to do, whom to call, what paperwork to complete? I thought not! Andrew Neiditz introduced our speaker, Bill Lokey. Suffice to say, Bill has been involved in Emergency Management and Recovery for more than 40 years. Such work has taken him from Washington State to Washington DC, the Northridge Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, Antarctica, Oklahoma City – and more.
Above: Power Point via Zoom
Bill began his remarks by stating that we don’t prepare well for disasters. Most progress is made in retrospect. What began as Civil Defense has now morphed into FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency. For your evening reading pleasure Bill recommends you bone-up on38.52 RCW and 43.06 RCW and any follow-on Executive Orders all as regards Washington State.
He separated planning into needs as differentiated by accidents, emergencies and disasters. All may present differently and he emphasized how complex each could be without clear lines of communications, responsibilities, convergences, media relationships, etc. Bill did an excellent job of pointing out how total confusion could result were it not for organizational clarity.
Public education, responder training, planning ability, possible need for improvisation all are routes to better handling of emergency situations. He pointed to a youthful understanding of the need to protect oneself by exposing one’s “butt.” To elaborating on who is responsible for coffee and donuts. I think I got that part right?
Bill closed with the question, “What can you do?” I answered, “Play guitar and ukulele,” but apparently that wasn’t the answer he was looking for. Obviously the answer goes back to Boy Scout Troop 460, led by Phil Smart, Scoutmaster and famous Rotarian – Be Prepared. And he cleverly remarked, “Ten minutes before the party is no time to be learning how to dance.”
Another wonderful program brought to you 50 times per year by The Rotary Club of Lakewood – in case anyone asks. And several Rotarians asked Bill cogent questions for which he had concise and authoritative answers.
Above: Beautiful but a disaster waiting to happen? Ed.
Broken Resolutions – v 6
Lakewood Rotarian – let’s call her “Marlene” - told me in strictest confidence that she is addicted to Twitter, Snapchat, Gonzo, Facebook and Beezer. She made a resolution to cut back on social media computer usage, but that didn’t last one week. She apparently went into a catatonic state when she discovered she couldn’t remember her fourteen digits, alphanumeric, symbol, upper and lower case password while trying to sneak back into Gonzo. She forgot to disable her computer’s camera, and ALEXA and SIRI filmed her as she ran screaming from her home office. She was taken down by some Microsoft goons in blue scrubs– IN HER OWN HOUSE! After taking some prescribed doses of Diazepam she is now on solid ground. Counseling made her realize she was hallucinating. Self-hypnosis, meditation and Yoga enable her to deal with the “weaning” process. I met with her at Burs for breakfast this morning to talk about her progress. Between sips of her second double Vodka Martini she said life is good again and she is cured of compulsive computer usage. Let’s hear it for “Marlene!”
Who Reads This Stuff?
Ole
Calendar of Upcoming LR Events: (if you have an item send it to Joe Quinn)
3/27-31 Sunriver Rotary Ski Trip (sold out)
? Lakewood Rotary Auction
6/25 Rotary Installation Banquet
8/27-28 The Courage (tentative date: unconfirmed)
9/11-13 Reeder Rotary Roadster Romp to Sun Mountain
12/16 Tom and Jerry Party and President’s Roast
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