Rotary Log
7/14/15
Leading Off
Ed Rubatino and Rose Goulet welcomed us to President Deborah’s 3rd meeting, number 5,111 for our club.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Kaye Phinney explained this year’s “Thought in the Box” plan. Tim Coulter read today’s: a collection of humorous news tidbits. Walt Greenwood then led us in singing “You’re A Grand Ole Flag.”
Greg Tisdel introduced visiting Rotarians Jim Haugen and Bill Demeroutis from Lake Stevens and guests Randy with Paul Pitre, Mike with George Bowden, and Doug with Sally Lancaster.
Announcements
Lyle Ryan installed board members Greg Lineberry and Rich Toyer. New member Andrea Sekora shared her motivation, purpose and passion for working with wounded warriors in a great classification talk.
Past President Mark Valentine presented awards to Eileen Simmons, Rich Toyer, and Ted Wenta for their service during his term. Tammy Dunn is looking for 3 golfers to join her at the District Golfun event August 7th. Judi Edwards reminded us of the July 20th Flying Heritage Museum tour.
Happy/Birthday Dollars
Jim Haugen let us know he had tickets available for the Lake Stevens Duck Dash.
Bill Demeroutis said he was here to make sure Jim made it back to Lake Stevens.
Walt Greenwood shared a funny Costco wine story.
Greg Tisdel told us about the upcoming (August 13th) Spada Lake tour.
Lyle Ryan was happy that he won $1,000 at the Arlington Rotary Duck Dash.
Mark Nesse shared some great history about Jack Decker and Tony Bosich.
Raffle
Roy Yates took home wine, coffee, Girl Scout cookies and AquaSox tickets.
Steve Ellis won wine, chocolate, a screen cleaner, and AquaSox tickets.
Mark Nesse won wine, popcorn, and AquaSox tickets with a matching hat.
Program
Katrina Koontz introduced Dr. Steve Miller who gave a great presentation on the Nepal Orthopedic Hospital and the impact it had on the earthquake there. Dr. Miller has been a very active Rotarian since 1984 and has completed 10 medical missions abroad. During these missions, as an orthopedic surgeon he treated over 100 cases with surgery and casting.
The earthquake devastation was incredible, primarily because the building construction was mortar as opposed to reinforced concrete. In 1998, rotary clubs from New York, Belgium, and France built the first floor of the hospital using concrete and rebar. In 2004, 110 rotary clubs were involved in building the second floor and by 2011 the hospital was able to raise the funds to build the third floor.
Because of the more modern construction, the hospital was not damaged during the earthquake and became the main center for injuries.
Following Thanks to all, review of announcements, and an interesting aphorism, President Deborah adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM.
Joe Bullis Reporting
