Debuts and Discoveries Thank You from Pres Elect Jim Horrigan

University Sunrise Rotary Club Members, As your President Elect and Debuts & Discoveries Chair, I would like to extend a formal thank you to everyone for our successful 2016 Debuts & Discoveries Event. Everyone in the club participated in some way, from promotion to ticket sales to set-up to cleanup. You showed the power of a group of individuals working toward a common goal.

While the final numbers are not in, it appears we raised $20,000+ at the event. This year’s selected recipient, Oudoors for All, will receive $10,000 for their adaptive cycling program. The remaining dollars will allow our club to have a significant impact in the community and be able to offer support to others in the coming year as the opportunity arises.

I would also like to publicly thank Ed Bronsdon, the Operational Chair, without whom this event could not have taken place. Thanks also to our President, Tim Lenihan, and Nancy Bolin, last year’s Event Chair, who provided me invaluable support throughout the planning process.

Fellow Club Members, take a bow. I am proud to be associated with such a great group of Rotarians; the University Sunrise Rotary Club. Again, you have my heartfelt thanks for your efforts.

Yours In Rotary,

Jim Horrigan, President Elect and 2016 Debuts & Discoveries Event Chair

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Debuts and Discoveries 2016-Photos

Saturday, February 27th, USR sponsored our 5th Debuts and Discoveries event in Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park. Needless to say a good time was had by all. We estimated 700 people would be in attendance with about 80 volunteers. To quote a old phrase, “A good time was had by all”.

In spite of the fun, we must remember that this event was in support of “Outdoors for All Foundation“.

Outdoors for All volunteers managed check in.

More photos, https://www.flickr.com/photos/125163167@N05/albums/72157665325886656

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Who are we?

Well we could give a long dissertation about who we are, our qualifications or what we are about but quite often we are just smiles.

Teri St Onge, Chase Carter, Betsy Conklin, and Pam Mushen

Alan is wearing his Jim Lambright Celebrity Golf Classic jacket.

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Humor from Dr. Hal

Mrs. Applebee, the 6th grade teacher, posed the following problem to one of her arithmetic classes:

“A wealthy man dies and leaves ten million dollars. One-fifth is to go to his wife; one-fifth is to go to his son, one-sixth to his butler, and the rest to charity.

Now, what does each get?”

After a very long silence in the classroom, Little Morris raised his hand. The teacher called on Little Morris for his answer. With complete sincerity in his voice, Little Morris answered,

“A lawyer.”

An expectant mother was being rushed to the hospital, but didn’t quite make it.She gave birth to her baby on the hospital lawn.Later, the father received a bill, listing “Delivery room fee: $500.”He wrote to the hospital and reminded them that the baby was born on the front lawn.A week passed, and a corrected bill arrived:”Greens Fee: $200.”
Dr Hal

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Support Teen Feed clothing drive

University Sunrise Rotary is proud to support Teen Feed!
Teen Feed’s programs operate on the principle that when youth are able to rely on consistent contact with safe and non-judgmental adults, they are better able to take on the challenges of finding safe shelter, a job, or attending to their mental or physical health. Teen Feed is a confidential program which respects the needs for safety and privacy of the young people we serve. We provide meal site schedules to youth in program, during outreach, and at the Teen Feed office.

What: Teen Feed clothing/item drive

When: February 4th, 7:00 AM to Noon

Where: Ivar’s Salmon House 401 NE Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98105

We Need:

Full-size toothpaste and deodorants are always useful.
WOOL socks (still stay warm when wet). Size XL
Carhart-style work pants, and work boots men’s size10, 11, 12.
Kids are currently requesting mini flashlights, headlamps, and batteries for the headlamps. The kids camp outside.
Warm clothes
Sleeping bags, tents, and blankets

Join us for breakfast Thursday morning and donate to Teen Feed.

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Jeb Wyman – Stories from Veterans since 9/11

Weekly Program, January 21st. Jeb Wyman an instructor at Seattle Central College has made use of his position to deal with the unique area of latter day veterans’ needs and concerns. In fact, he is publishing a book, “What They Signed Up For“. It concerns true stories by ordinary soldiers; The proceeds will go entirely for the benefit of veterans.

He spoke of the baggage borne by those deployed in Iraq and adjacent states. In that his classes contain dozens of veterans, he had gotten close to many. In a world of scorching sun, hidden explosive devices, and deaths of close friends, many later retained deep disturbances, feelings of isolation, thoughts of suicide (at times carried out), tendencies for reckless behavior, familial ineptitude, loss of trust, and other symptoms. As was readily surmised, the grass has not grown too verdantly over their grief. All of these bespeak of demons within and come under the heading of PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many cannot express their feelings until they meet someone like Jeb Wyman. He has been able to listen to their stories and act as an ameliorating agent.

The doctrine, “To remain silent keeps you from coming home“, has become axiomatic. Wyman’s anecdotes of the experiences and disturbances of the veterans were riveting.

Comment: These poignant episodes are yet another of the enduring harvest of an injudicious and unnecessary war. But for this reckless adventure, there would be no PTSD nor need for stricken ones to gravitate to the healing presence of a Jeb Wyman.

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Humor via Dr. Hal

Trivialis et Jovialis

Little Tim was in the garden filling in a hole when his neighbor peered over the fence.
Interested in what the cheeky-faced youngster was up to, he politely asked, “What are you up to there, Tim?”
“My goldfish died,” replied Tim tearfully without looking up, “and I’ve just buried him.”
The neighbor was concerned. “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?”
Tim patted down the last heap of earth, then replied,
“That’s because he’s still inside your cat!”

A woman phoned her dentist when she received a huge bill.
“I’m shocked!” she complained. “This is three times what you normally charge.”
“Yes, I know,” said the dentist.
“But you yelled so loud, you scared away two other patients.”

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Debuts and Discoveries 2016: Buy your tickets before 12/31/15

Taste the newest wines, beers, ciders and spirits
Event set for Saturday, February 27 — Hangar 30, Magnuson Park
Tickets available now: https://usrotary.org//debuts-and-discoveries/
Save 25% off the night-of-event ticket price if you buy your tickets before 12/31/15 (they make a great holiday gift)

Please join us — Saturday, February 27, 2016 for a terrific night to support community and taste the newest in local craft beverage makers. Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park (see map) Buy your tickets before 12/31/15 for just $30 and save 25% off the night of event ticket price.

Tastes from the newest Washington state wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries….splendid food from some of Seattle’s best food trucks….purchase exclusive bottles to take home!

University Sunrise Rotary presents a tasting smorgasbord of the latest local beverage creations. Complementing these new flavors in the historic Sandpoint Naval Air Station Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park will be the varied bites of the hottest new food trucks. Purchase bottles of the beverages that you like best as you leave!

The Saturday, February 27, 2016 event’s primary proceeds will support the Outdoors for All Foundation, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities through adaptive recreation activities like skiing, cycling, hiking, kayaking, camping, rock-climbing and more. As executive director for Outdoors for All and as a member of University Sunrise Rotary, I’m doubly pleased to be associated with the 2016 event!