The State of the City of Lakewood
By Gayle SeldenEdited By Horn, Gregory S.Monday, April 21, 2025
The ramp up music began altering us all that it was time for President Carl Bronkema to start the meeting and that he did at 12:30 on the dot. Phylis Stone started off with the thought for the day and Mark Herr led us in the pledge of allegiance. Carl thanked Chuck Hellar for working the Foundation Desk, Jan Gee for working the raffle desk and as the Sargent at Arms. Tom George, Terry Roarke, Rob Erb and Mary Horn were thanked for set up. Rounding out the working for the meeting crew was Walt Richardson taking photos and Gayle Selden currently typing on her computer.
Jan Gee introduced three guests to the room including Christian & Arin from Lakewood Roofing and Phil Watson who has been a frequent guest. Rumor has it Phil and Christian have submitted membership applications. Jennifer Healy was another visitor who is also a nurse at Mary Bridge. Donna Phillips introduced her sister Laura from St. Lucie, Florida.
Visiting Rotarians included Mike England, Assistant District Governor for Area 2 in District 5030 to our north. That makes Mike Vashon Island’s Bill Potter. He just recently moved off the island to Ruston and has been a Rotary on Tap guest as well as a meeting guest. He made an announcement about a pickleball fundraiser for the Alzheimer Rotary Action Group. But I missed the rest of the info—I have a feeling Mike will be back! Tony Camorano introduced Breane Martinez from Kingston/North Kitsap Rotary. Breane is going to be Tony’s Chief of Staff for his upcoming District Governor tour. She also just opened Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Lakewood Towne Center and brought a bunch of mini-cakes for us to enjoy.
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