MEETING RECAP
Sunday, August 7, 2022
By: Donn IrwinThe Rule of Law
Lakewood Rotary Key for August 5th, 2022
It all began at 12:30 p.m., with the blowing of the conch shell by our esteemed President what’s his name……Jason Whalen (PJW). It is noted that PJW was NOT wearing an aloha shirt on this particular Aloha Friday but rather was clad in slacks, a dress shirt, tie and sport coat. The excuse was that he had some lawyerly business to attend to in court. This writer suspects his attire had more to do with our speaker today…..you be the JUDGE.
The support staff:
Paula Olson on invocation. Featured guest Ralph Lockhart toasted the flag and led us in the Pledge. Rob Erb, Tom George, James Osundwa, Wynn Hoffman and Rick Selden set us up for both the in-person and the Zoom portions of the meeting (forgive me if I missed anyone – it’s a big crew!). John Lowney recorded the money stuff. Donnnnnn Irwin wrote the stuff down and tried to report all of it. Walt Richardson was the “Man with the Camera” (taking over Charles Bronson’s role). Jan Gee was at the $2.00 station and Steve Enquist took our Foundation donations, which amounted to $317.00. (There was no official Sergeant at Arms so this writer is naming Jan Gee for that post during this meeting).
Guests of Rotarians went something like this:
Angela Connelly introduced us to Heather Salvador (a contributor to the book “The Crowded Table”). PP Jim Rooks introduced Josh Nelms and Utomy McLamb. Greg Rediske introduced the aforementioned Ralph Lockhart. Ralph was a Lakewood Rotarian for 35 years and then became the charter President of the East Grays Harbor Rotary Club. Steve Mazoff announced his wife – Ellen. PJW brought our attention to his guests – daughters Olivia and Allison. Veronica Bronkema introduced her guest Yorleny _____, who is slated for membership in Rotary.
PJW the acknowledged the Puffins.
I’m too cheap to buy an Ancestry DNA kit to learn about my relatives. Instead, I posted on Facebook that I won the lottery. That should do it!
Eric Warn was then called upon to give us a health and wellness report. Eric immediately passed the mic to Chuck Hellar to give us an update on Gordy Quick. Gordy is having serious back problems. He had a 3-hour operation on his back and is fighting an infection. Mr. Hellar played the role of Gordy and, in keeping with this annual rite, passed along a zucchini to PJW. Evidently even painful, sore backs won’t stop Gordy’s zukes.
When algebra teachers retire, how do they deal with the aftermath?
Bob Martin was tasked with announcing club and wedding anniversaries – this took up most of the meeting, as there are 14 member anniversaries and 23 (yes 23) wedding anniversaries in the club during August.. NOTE: I haven’t mentioned birthdays yet!
Member anniversary highlights:
Ralph Johnson with 60 and Bob Cammarano with 68 years in Rotary!
Wedding Anniversary highlights (those pikers with less than 50 years not highlighted here):
Bob Zawilski – Marilyn (53)
Paul Wulfestieg – Becky (54)
Chuck Hellar – Sue (55)
Bill Price – Pat (57)
Pat Price – Bill (57)
Gary Fulton – Sheri (58)
Bob Peterson – Robyn (61)
Gordy Quick – Juanita – (70)
Member Birthdays:
Wynn Hoffman, Morris Northcutt, Carole Wier, John Magnuson, Wendy McGowan, John Lowney and Terry Roarke.
PJW called for announcements and the EIC (editor in charge) of the Lakewood Key, Joe Quinn Esq, took the mic to let us know that there is a golf event at Oakbrook Golf Course on Sept 1. You can golf (for $69 plus tax with a cart) and you can dine (for $40 per head) or you can do both (add the two prices together). Play nine or eighteen holes. Contact Quinn to sign up and you can pay him too.
Hello? Is this the newspaper? You published my obituary today!
We did? Uh, um...where are you calling from?
Greg Horn – with coaching from wife Mary-- announced that there were 200 home brewers and 60 Rotarians at Beerstock. Live music and lots of fun, not to mention beer. The event raised over $2,000 for the Rotary Foundation. With matching money from the Gates Foundation and RI, that will mean $8000 for eradication of polio.
John Lowney presented an $8,000 check from our Club to Ellen Mazoff for her to pass on to Partners in Rotary as we continue to support their efforts.
PJW thanked Greg and Mary Horn for their efforts in procuring a vehicle for our adopted family. He also recognized Lakewood Rotarian Lua Prichard for her “Hero Award” for her great work on her Asia Pacific Cultural Center Samoa Cultural Day (week) festivities. Lua spoke a few words and thanked us for our support.
Above: Springbrook LFP
Bob Zawilski was kind enough to send us some photos of the Springbrook Lakewood Free Pantry. He wants us to recognize some of the LFB stewards who live in the neighborhoods and do a lot to keep these pantries looking good and generally take care of those less fortunate. Here we feature Dianne Carroll.
Above: Dianne Carroll
Fines included the following; Jim Bisceglia gave a tribute to his wife for (I think) living with him – it cost him $100. Carl Bronkema paid $20 for his company’s accomplishments. Angela Connelly paid $100 for an upcoming trip with husband Jack to West Point to celebrate a stepping stone graduation for their son who is attending the Academy. Wynn Hoffman paid $100 for his birthday and for an upcoming visit from his two granddaughters. John Lowney is turning 70 but feels 50; ergo he chipped in $50 for PJW’s fine fund. Terry Roarke paid $85 for being 85. PJW called out Bill Potter and announced that Bill is our area’s new Assistant Governor. Bill ponied up $100. (Congratulations Bill and thank you for your contributions to Rotary). Jim Weinand paid for his birthday and a trip to Hawaii - $100. Past President Mark Edgecomb added $20 in honor of Mr. Potter’s new post. Not to be outdone, Past District Governor Greg Horn did the same thing - $20.
Exercise makes you look better naked.
So does tequila. Your choice.
Program: The Rule of Law in Emerging and Aspiring Democracies.
Anne Enquist introduced Judge Jack Nevin (retired).
Above: Judge and Brigadier General Jack Nevin
Jack Nevin is a lawyer, Washington Superior Court judge in Pierce County, Washington, and a visiting professor at Seattle University's School of Law. He was formerly a military lawyer. He is currently a brigadier general in the United States Army Reserves. He is the chief judge of the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals. Nevin has helped newly formed countries set out their own rules for their judiciaries.
Nevin was chosen by the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association to be Washington State's Judge of the Year in 2003. Judge Nevin has a Bachelor’s Degree from WSU, an MBA and JD degree from Gonzaga and has graduated from the Army and Air War College.
Our speaker began his presentation by giving us some background on the rule of law:
Rule of Law – “The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well defined and established laws”
Judge Nevin used a quote from General and then President Dwight Eisenhower to bring home the importance of the rule of law. “The clearest way to show what the rule of law is, is to recall what has happened when there is no rule of law”. He explained that the rule of law (ROL) does not go hand in hand with democracy and that there are two prongs to it – creating institutions and legal codes. Judge Nevin also made it clear that institutions and leaders need to be trusted for this to work. ROL provides the foundation for a free society to believe in an orderly, non-violent means to resolve disputes.
In order to establish ROL in emerging democracies it is necessary to reform institutions, re-write laws, upgrade the legal profession and increase legal access and advocacy.
Judge Nevin stated that the track record for democracies in emerging nations carries an underappreciation for the complexity of the task. He found that working with the norm became subordinate to the creation of structures, institutions and the so called “modernization” of legal codes.
Our speaker closed with a summation of what happens in the absence of ROL: national security suffers, there is a lack of political unity (our enemies love it when we aren’t unified), there is violence in the transfer of power and more reliance on the military.
Judge Nevin then took a couple of questions.
President Jason closed the meeting.
Then there was the raffle ($385) but I didn’t catch who won the drawing but I believe the winner got $5 for their efforts. (Can I get fired for this??)(Yes, you can definitely be fired for this, because the winner was this Editor, who only broke even, as he bought three tickets!)
Next week we have Justice Yu from the WA Supreme Court speaking on the call to eradicate racism.
For those of you who thought I forgot my usual….On this Day in History, … here it is:
Dateline London, August 5th 1305 – William Wallace Executed
1583 - Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown, the first English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire
1846 - Oregon territory divided between US & Britain at 49th parallel
1861 - President Lincoln signs the first US personal Income Tax into law (3% of incomes over $800)
1884 – Cornerstone for Statue of Liberty laid on Bedloe’s Island (NYC)
1914 - 1st electric traffic light installed in the USA on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio
1924 – “Little Orphan Annie" comic strip by Harold Gray is 1st published in the New York Daily News
1936 – Jesse Owens wins 200 meter in world record time at the Berlin Olympics (his 3rd Gold Medal)
1957 - "American Bandstand" premieres on network TV (ABC)
1967 - Bobby Gentry releases her only hit "Ode to Billy Joe"
1981 – President Ronald Reagen fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers
2006 – Warren Moon becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Upcoming LR events:
8/20-21 The Courage
9/1 Rotary Golf at Oakbrook
9/11-13 Reeder Rotary Roadster Romp to Sun Mountain
12/16 Tom and Jerry Party and President’s Roast
Angela Connelly introduced us to Heather Salvador (a contributor to the book “The Crowded Table”). PP Jim Rooks introduced Josh Nelms and Utomy McLamb. Greg Rediske introduced the aforementioned Ralph Lockhart. Ralph was a Lakewood Rotarian for 35 years and then became the charter President of the East Grays Harbor Rotary Club. Steve Mazoff announced his wife – Ellen. PJW brought our attention to his guests – daughters Olivia and Allison. Veronica Bronkema introduced her guest Yorleny _____, who is slated for membership in Rotary.
PJW the acknowledged the Puffins.
I’m too cheap to buy an Ancestry DNA kit to learn about my relatives. Instead, I posted on Facebook that I won the lottery. That should do it!
Eric Warn was then called upon to give us a health and wellness report. Eric immediately passed the mic to Chuck Hellar to give us an update on Gordy Quick. Gordy is having serious back problems. He had a 3-hour operation on his back and is fighting an infection. Mr. Hellar played the role of Gordy and, in keeping with this annual rite, passed along a zucchini to PJW. Evidently even painful, sore backs won’t stop Gordy’s zukes.
When algebra teachers retire, how do they deal with the aftermath?
Bob Martin was tasked with announcing club and wedding anniversaries – this took up most of the meeting, as there are 14 member anniversaries and 23 (yes 23) wedding anniversaries in the club during August.. NOTE: I haven’t mentioned birthdays yet!
Member anniversary highlights:
Ralph Johnson with 60 and Bob Cammarano with 68 years in Rotary!
Wedding Anniversary highlights (those pikers with less than 50 years not highlighted here):
Bob Zawilski – Marilyn (53)
Paul Wulfestieg – Becky (54)
Chuck Hellar – Sue (55)
Bill Price – Pat (57)
Pat Price – Bill (57)
Gary Fulton – Sheri (58)
Bob Peterson – Robyn (61)
Gordy Quick – Juanita – (70)
Member Birthdays:
Wynn Hoffman, Morris Northcutt, Carole Wier, John Magnuson, Wendy McGowan, John Lowney and Terry Roarke.
PJW called for announcements and the EIC (editor in charge) of the Lakewood Key, Joe Quinn Esq, took the mic to let us know that there is a golf event at Oakbrook Golf Course on Sept 1. You can golf (for $69 plus tax with a cart) and you can dine (for $40 per head) or you can do both (add the two prices together). Play nine or eighteen holes. Contact Quinn to sign up and you can pay him too.
Hello? Is this the newspaper? You published my obituary today!
We did? Uh, um...where are you calling from?
Greg Horn – with coaching from wife Mary-- announced that there were 200 home brewers and 60 Rotarians at Beerstock. Live music and lots of fun, not to mention beer. The event raised over $2,000 for the Rotary Foundation. With matching money from the Gates Foundation and RI, that will mean $8000 for eradication of polio.
John Lowney presented an $8,000 check from our Club to Ellen Mazoff for her to pass on to Partners in Rotary as we continue to support their efforts.
PJW thanked Greg and Mary Horn for their efforts in procuring a vehicle for our adopted family. He also recognized Lakewood Rotarian Lua Prichard for her “Hero Award” for her great work on her Asia Pacific Cultural Center Samoa Cultural Day (week) festivities. Lua spoke a few words and thanked us for our support.
Above: Springbrook LFP
Bob Zawilski was kind enough to send us some photos of the Springbrook Lakewood Free Pantry. He wants us to recognize some of the LFB stewards who live in the neighborhoods and do a lot to keep these pantries looking good and generally take care of those less fortunate. Here we feature Dianne Carroll.
Above: Dianne Carroll
Fines included the following; Jim Bisceglia gave a tribute to his wife for (I think) living with him – it cost him $100. Carl Bronkema paid $20 for his company’s accomplishments. Angela Connelly paid $100 for an upcoming trip with husband Jack to West Point to celebrate a stepping stone graduation for their son who is attending the Academy. Wynn Hoffman paid $100 for his birthday and for an upcoming visit from his two granddaughters. John Lowney is turning 70 but feels 50; ergo he chipped in $50 for PJW’s fine fund. Terry Roarke paid $85 for being 85. PJW called out Bill Potter and announced that Bill is our area’s new Assistant Governor. Bill ponied up $100. (Congratulations Bill and thank you for your contributions to Rotary). Jim Weinand paid for his birthday and a trip to Hawaii - $100. Past President Mark Edgecomb added $20 in honor of Mr. Potter’s new post. Not to be outdone, Past District Governor Greg Horn did the same thing - $20.
Exercise makes you look better naked.
So does tequila. Your choice.
Program: The Rule of Law in Emerging and Aspiring Democracies.
Anne Enquist introduced Judge Jack Nevin (retired).
Above: Judge and Brigadier General Jack Nevin
Jack Nevin is a lawyer, Washington Superior Court judge in Pierce County, Washington, and a visiting professor at Seattle University's School of Law. He was formerly a military lawyer. He is currently a brigadier general in the United States Army Reserves. He is the chief judge of the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals. Nevin has helped newly formed countries set out their own rules for their judiciaries.
Nevin was chosen by the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association to be Washington State's Judge of the Year in 2003. Judge Nevin has a Bachelor’s Degree from WSU, an MBA and JD degree from Gonzaga and has graduated from the Army and Air War College.
Our speaker began his presentation by giving us some background on the rule of law:
Rule of Law – “The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well defined and established laws”
Judge Nevin used a quote from General and then President Dwight Eisenhower to bring home the importance of the rule of law. “The clearest way to show what the rule of law is, is to recall what has happened when there is no rule of law”. He explained that the rule of law (ROL) does not go hand in hand with democracy and that there are two prongs to it – creating institutions and legal codes. Judge Nevin also made it clear that institutions and leaders need to be trusted for this to work. ROL provides the foundation for a free society to believe in an orderly, non-violent means to resolve disputes.
In order to establish ROL in emerging democracies it is necessary to reform institutions, re-write laws, upgrade the legal profession and increase legal access and advocacy.
Judge Nevin stated that the track record for democracies in emerging nations carries an underappreciation for the complexity of the task. He found that working with the norm became subordinate to the creation of structures, institutions and the so called “modernization” of legal codes.
Our speaker closed with a summation of what happens in the absence of ROL: national security suffers, there is a lack of political unity (our enemies love it when we aren’t unified), there is violence in the transfer of power and more reliance on the military.
Judge Nevin then took a couple of questions.
President Jason closed the meeting.
Then there was the raffle ($385) but I didn’t catch who won the drawing but I believe the winner got $5 for their efforts. (Can I get fired for this??)(Yes, you can definitely be fired for this, because the winner was this Editor, who only broke even, as he bought three tickets!)
Next week we have Justice Yu from the WA Supreme Court speaking on the call to eradicate racism.
For those of you who thought I forgot my usual….On this Day in History, … here it is:
Dateline London, August 5th 1305 – William Wallace Executed
1583 - Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown, the first English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire
1846 - Oregon territory divided between US & Britain at 49th parallel
1861 - President Lincoln signs the first US personal Income Tax into law (3% of incomes over $800)
1884 – Cornerstone for Statue of Liberty laid on Bedloe’s Island (NYC)
1914 - 1st electric traffic light installed in the USA on the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio
1924 – “Little Orphan Annie" comic strip by Harold Gray is 1st published in the New York Daily News
1936 – Jesse Owens wins 200 meter in world record time at the Berlin Olympics (his 3rd Gold Medal)
1957 - "American Bandstand" premieres on network TV (ABC)
1967 - Bobby Gentry releases her only hit "Ode to Billy Joe"
1981 – President Ronald Reagen fires 11,500 striking air traffic controllers
2006 – Warren Moon becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Upcoming LR events:
8/20-21 The Courage
9/1 Rotary Golf at Oakbrook
9/11-13 Reeder Rotary Roadster Romp to Sun Mountain
12/16 Tom and Jerry Party and President’s Roast
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