Bellingham Kiwanis Soundings

August 3, 2010

Lyla sang God Bless America

Hans w/ Invocation (prayed for this week’s speaker, AKA Hans)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bill Audley was a visitor from the Lake Whatcom club.

Birthday’s for Nancy & Vaughn. Vaughn had everyone younger than him sing (it was a very small group)

Bruce announced that he would be passing around sign up sheets for the Bike Rodeo. Sign yourself and your loved ones up as we need as many people as possible. Also needed volunteers for loading John Wilson’s truck for the Bike Rodeo on Friday the 10th. Needed Logos for the “Good guys” list of companies supporting the rodeo. Needed volunteers to call last years attendees (Charles & Rhonda). Needed someone to call a volunteers list to seek more workers (Joan). Needed volunteers to hand out flyers around town (Marty, Jan, Charles).

Next week is Black team for BINGO and they could use a caller

Next Theatre Night will be on April 6th and will be “The Sensuous Senator” John W Motioned, John H 2nd, Approved

Bike Rodeo to expand to include Safety Awareness Day and more groups. Bruce motioned, Emily 2nd, Approved pending insurance approval.

Bill announced that PNW is raffling a Golf Cart, tickets are $20

Dues Statements will be out soon and are due by Nov 1st (Full year billed this time, but can pay ½ if you prefer)

HAPPY $$$

John W had a long story about his Chevy Chase type experience on his trip to S. Georgia. $2 worth of his pain as he said.

Barb had a joke about Charlie and his inability to show up on time to work.

Russ was happy for Ralph for putting BINGO together

Bruce was happy for Ralph and the crew at the Fair.

John H gave 5 sympathetic $$$ for John’s trip.

Marty had $2 for his potty trained twins.

Jim had $20 (IOU) for his Anniversary and that he did not have to work the Fair on that date this year (he did help at Tues night BINGO though)

Bill Audley was happy to announce that tickets are still available for the upcoming Salmon BBQ

DRAWING

Barb won the $5 and donated it back to the fund and drew Joker!!!!! The pot won was up to $343!!!! Let’s start again!

SPEAKER

Hans spoke about “Hans and Janel’s Excellent Adventure” to Italy. Amazing pictures and stories of an exciting trip in a beautiful region.

Bellingham Scholarships

Bob MacIssac presents scholarship to Jessica Cross and parents, Robert & Maria. Jessica graduated from Blaine Highschool. She plans to attend Western Washington University specializing in education.
Photo By Bill Audley

Bob MacIsaac presents scholarship to Kellie Fluit and mother Amy. She graduated from Lynden High and will attend Wenatchee J.C. Plans to play basketball while furthering her education.
Photo By Bill Audley

Katelynn Zender received her award certificate for a $1500 scholarship from Bob MacIsaac. She was accompanied to the weekly luncheon by her mother Naomi Zender and her father Matt Zender. Katelynn plans to attend Skagit Valley Community College next fall in the dental hygienist program. Way to go, Katelynn!!
Photo By Bruce Jorgensen