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Lakewood Rotary Family Picnic
We used to call it the Floating Board Meeting, but President Mary Horn decided we are all one big happy Rotary family, so she renamed it the “Family Picnic”. And on Thursday, August 3, 2023, the name seemed quite apt. The faithful Lakewood Rotary members, spouses and guests gathered at Holly Hedge, thanks to our hosts, Ellen and Steve Mazoff, Barb and Dave Reames, and Gael and Jason Whalen. About 75 of us thronged at their picnic shelter, and enjoyed boat rides provided by Ron Irwin and Greg Rediske of the scenic Lake Steilacoom.
The event was a huge success, thanks to the coordinating efforts of Phil and Judy Eng, and the many, many volunteer helpers who make such Rotary gatherings so fine. Lest we forget anyone who deserves recognition, please forgive any omissions. John Lowney, aka “The Butcher”, masterfully carved the steaks. Then Chef Seldom, ‘er Rick Selden, ran the barbeque grill with help from Bud Montgomery and Don Daniels. Sharon Selden helped out somehow I’m sure.
The omnipresent worker, Steve Mazoff, was loading, unloading, and transporting chairs and whatnot, while many other of the usual suspects helped out in small ways. And Phil Eng, our hardworking Fellowship Chair, was doing a lot of the other tasks like buying (a lot of) wine. A great time was had by all!
I still think we should call it the Floating Board Meeting! So much for tradition.
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