“It’s a Good Thing”

THE LAKEWOOD KEY

Who famously said that on TV every week before going to prison for conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to insider trading? Who famously said, at age 81, “The whole aging thing is so boring.” Who notoriously claims that Snoop Dogg’s secondhand smoke makes them feel “fabulous, … fantastic, ... great.”

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 Above:  the icons

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Conch Shell in F Sharp Minor: a minor blues scale note resonated throughout TCGC Friday at 12:30. The Rock ‘n Roll scale for guitar has 3 sharps. And talk about sharps: Judge Johnson gave a stirring invocation. (No Donnnn, not the stirring kind from the kitchen!) Mark Herr led us in the salute to our flag. Some sharp Rotarians set up the meeting – Rob, Terry, James, Wynn. West Pierce Fire Chief Jim Sharp has a brother named ______ Sharp. The first person to correctly guess his name will be given a sharpened solid gold color crayon to doodle with. More folks high-up on the Brubacher Sharpness Scale: Paul Harris Desk , Raffle and Sgt. at Arms and other tasks by Mark and Joel. Treasurer John Lowney, on loan from Sports Illustrated - Photos by Walt and reportage by Ole.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

Some really sharp folks rattled off names so quickly that even the Lakewood Police would not have been able to pursue who they were. Ron Banner did bring Dr. Gloria Henderson and some high school principals. Some sharp Puffins stood.

Sadly, it was announced that Lakewood Architect and former member John Kinkella passed away. Thoughts and prayers for John’s family.

Announcements

Military Affairs are Rare but Our Committee is active.
Chair Linda Disney has notified all Rotarians to join the STEP IN event on June 7, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club to help support the needs of enlisted families. More on this event as it approaches.  RSVP to Linda or Mark Herr.

Barb Spriggs announced the July 16 event on American Lake for paddlers and puddlers. See Barb for more information.

Farmer-Doctor Peter Marsh’s Tomato Emporium is open for business.

EFN sent a thank you note for the $2000 contribution made by Lakewood Rotary. The World Affairs Seminar in Wisconsin acknowledged $955 X 2 paid by the club for two teen attendees this summer.

Aloha Giving Edges Higher

Pat Price donated $80 on behalf of husband Bill’s 80^th birthday. Dave Betz hit Europe – Portugal, Spain and Italy - $100. While he was gone, The Names Foundation donated $1 million to the Fort Steilacoom H-Barn restoration project. Dave, go away again and see who will give even more! Seriously, huge thanks to Dave for all he does and to the Names family. Tom Names was a long time Lakewood Rotarian.


Above: Dave Betz of Partners for Parks

 Rob Erb gave $100 for his birthday. His good buddy Donnnn Irwin remarked that Rob didn’t look a day over 99 years old! Chuck Hellar noted the plane crash that occurred last week barely missed his house. It is amazing that no one died but the pilot is still hospitalized. $20.

THE PROGRAM:

The Mike and Wendy McGowan Educational Incentive Awards

Kim Prentice introduced eleven students from the Clover Park School District who received this year’s incentive awards for academic, leadership and volunteerism excellence. Kim noted the McGowans’ passion for mentoring students through the college application process. For many years Wendy and Mike helped worthy students achieve their educational dreams becoming doctors, lawyers, engineers and community leaders. Kim then introduced Wendy to further explain how the students were mentored. Wendy owned McGowan Advertising and she and Mike were married 54 years. She related four quotations for the students to dwell upon: Barack Obama, Jon Bon Jovi, Michelle Kwan and Jay Leno’s words of wisdom were left for the students to ponder. Each awardee received a $1000 gift.


Above: Wendy McGowan

As they were introduced each gave a brief bio, where they were going to college, what they will be studying and whom they thanked for their opportunities.

Aiden Balabat – Lakes High
Carly Sherman – Lakes High
Cynthia Rodriguez – Clover Park High
Vivian Hernandez – Lakes High
Kathleen Pullin – Lakes High
Keilani Fernandez – Harrison Prep
Sarah Otulo – Lakes High
Elias Gomez – Clover Park High
Bethany Vigil – Harrison Prep
Zander Trevino – Lakes High
Richard Castaneda – Lakes High

Above: The students

If you had any doubts about the youth in our community, let these fine students be an example of excellence we can only hope others follow. Well done, and in the words of Terry Roarke – Bravo Zulu!

With $920 in the pot, Dave Betz drew white for $5!

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And furthermore:  Shout out to brand new member Cat Frederickson who volunteered at the work party at the old Game Farm on Saturday.  And she brought two of her kids to help!  Way to jump in right away, Cat!  Also helping out there were Ron Banner, Mark Blanchard, Eric Warn and Greg Rediske.