Greeters: Andy Hall and Gail Larson

 

 

The meeting of July 30, 2019 #5 (5311) was called to order by President Steve Miller. President Steve lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Deborah Wright provided the Thought of the Day.

 

Andy Hall introduced the visiting Rotarians: Ellen Middleton and Bill McElroy, DG 5030, and guests: Noble Crompton, Jacquelyn Spencer & Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert.

 

Announcements included:

 

District AquaSox Game, 8/3, $20 per ticket (Polio Fundraiser): Bill McElroy, DG 5030

 

RI Convention early Registration deadline 12/15/19, held in Honolulu, book hotel rooms soon: President Steve

 

District RLI, 11/2 in Surrey - Level 1,2 & 3; March 7-8 in Mount Vernon: Judi Edwards

 

Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks included:

President Steve Miller - $100 as a thank you to Kelly Shepherd for running the meeting 7/23. Randy Hansen, PP, will run the meeting on 8/6. Steve took the big prize at his waterskiing event last week.

 

Katrina Koontz - Getting National Exposure!

 

Erik Samuelson - Rotaract Club New Members, Dedicating EVHS Furniture on 8/22

 

Parker Crompton - $100 Birthday Bucks

 

Kelli Thode - American Red Cross installed 80 smoke detectors

 

Garth Fell - Less anxious about the first host family

 

Betsy Baker-Bold - 10th wedding anniversary

 

Bruce Timm - $100 for his 71st birthday

 

Mark Valentine - Starting his 41st year of practicing dermatology

 

Greg Lineberry - Talked about the diversity of kids using the Rotary Park

 

Glen Bachman - Spent time in Yellowstone with his grandson who is now a Junior Ranger

 

Steve Ellis - Birthday Bucks

 

Raffle Winners included:

Dick Schlosser - Beach Umbrella, Shower Bombs & Wine

 

Len Maio - Smoked Salmon, Wine & Beer Nuts

 

Jerry Tucker - Beer Nuts, Chocolates & Wine

 

Program:  Glen Bachman introduced Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert to tell us about the Arlington Fly-in.

 

Barb Tolbert told us her first passion is the Arlington Fly-in. She is a pilot. The Fly-In started as an informal meeting place for pilots on their way to the Abbottsford Air Show. In 1969, the Abbottsford Air Show changed the rules and a group of pilots decided to stay in Arlington and have an informal meet. 300 aircraft came to the first meeting. The meetings were informal until the early 70's. In 1983 the show moved to Bayview for one year. In 1984, Arlington Fly-In started as an official non-profit. Barb was a volunteer picking up trash and selling hot dogs. She said that they built a small city every year for 5 days. The Fly-In turned into a major regional event. It is marketed in 9 states and is a big draw for historical warbirds as well as experimental aircraft. The event also attracts balloons, ultra-light craft, light sport craft and event drones. Barb said that if it flies there is an interest. Barb talked about the Red Barn and its history as well as the 6 chapters of military vehicle collectors that attend. These are a big draw for kids and the Fly-In tries to appeal to the next generations. Kids are always free. Up to 1,800 aircraft attend each year. This year it is held on August 16-18 with tickets, $17.00. Kids 15 and under are free.

 

Meeting adjourned,

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Photography by, 

 

Next Program:

August 6th - "DUI - How to prevent and what to do if you get one" presented by Marybeth Dingledy