New Year Programs begins with Jim Lambright

At University Sunrise Rotary today, the greatest UW Football Coach, Jim Lambright, spoke on his Life after Football and his participation in the UW Medicine Study on concussions and brain injury after a lifetime of playing football.

Jim Lambright served as the head coach at the University of Washington for six seasons from 1993 to 1998, compiling a record of 44–25–1. The Huskies played in four bowl games during his tenure and were nationally ranked twice. Prior to becoming head coach, Lambright served as an assistant on the Huskies coaching staff for 24 seasons. Lambright was born and raised in Everett, Washington, the son of a fisherman. He earned a scholarship to the UW, where he lettered as an undersized defensive end for head coach Jim Owens, earning all-conference and All-Coast honors as a senior for the Huskies in 1964.

Alan is wearing his Jim Lambright Celebrity Golf Classic jacket.
Alan is wearing his Jim Lambright Celebrity Golf Classic jacket.

 

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

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!

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park

 Debuts & Discoveries Seal

Presented by University Sunrise Rotary Club and Seattle Uncorked

 Debuts&Discoveries - lots of happy people

30 new wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries!
New Tastes

Taste the newest tastes!

 Mallocks - food tasting & smiles

Great fun, food, fellowship and tastes!

 Wicked Pies - food truck

Splendid variety of tastes from some of Seattle’s best food trucks
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Great deals on your favorites!

 reaching for tastes & smiles

Friends, fun and splendid tastes to support our community!

 OFA

2016 Primary Beneficiary

Hope to see you there!  https://usrotary.org//debuts-and-discoveries/

Save the Date: February 27th, 2016

Debuts & Discoveries Seal

Third Annual Debuts & Discoveries

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Building 30 at Magnuson Park

7700 Sand Point Way NE—Seattle

Introducing new Washington Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries; all with new Washington State products plus the hottest new Food Trucks. More information coming after the holidays.

Purchase your ticket here!

Rotary November Food Drive + Team Challenge

November Food Drive:

Over the next two club meetings please bring canned food as part of the community service committee’s Thanksgiving food drive benefiting the University District Food Bank. This will be the first way you can earn points for your team as part of the new team challenge!  (more info on the challenge below).

    • Bring dry/canned food items for the next two club meetings – November 12 & November 19
    • Items will be sorted by the color teams and weighed – Thank you Pam Mushen for making the color sorted boxes!
    • Points will be accumulated for the color teams as part of the new team challenge
    • 1 pound of the food = 1 point for your color team
    • Hats are encouraged for maximum fun

Community Service Color Team CHALLENGE

Between now and the end of the Rotary year in June the community service committee is thrilled to introduce this challenge to our color teams. Points can be accrued by participating in various community service activities organized by the committee.

How to earn points for your team:

  • One hour of labor at sanctioned community service projects = 60 points for your team
  • The community service committee may announce other ways to earn points, similar to the November Food Drive

Why participate:

  • Exemplify the Rotary maxim, Service Above Self
  • Your team could win Mimosas and Donuts at a club meeting in June
  • Unlimited bragging rights

Looking forward to performing great work with you all for the rest of the year. Have fun, get stuff done!

Thank you,

University Sunrise Rotary Club, Community Service Committee

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

2016 Rotary District 5030 Conference: Friday April 29, 2016

Questions & Answers

Question: Where is the 2016 Rotary District 5030 Conference?
Answer:  The conference is in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho at the Coeur d’ Alene Resort.

The Rotary 5030 District Conference Room rates are $95-$135, depending on your choice of rooms. To make your reservations:

http://rotarydistrict5030.org/2016-district-conference/ or call: 1-844-896-5641

Question: How do you get there and how long does it take?
Answer:  Coeur d’ Alene is about 40 miles east of Spokane, just across the Washington/Idaho border.

  • From Seattle, drive east on Interstate 90 for 310 miles. Allow 5 hours travel time, or more if leaving during a high traffic time.
  • From Spokane International Airport, it is about 40 miles east on Interstate 90.
  • Amtrak also runs from Seattle to Spokane.

Question: Why should I go?
Answer:  Fellowship and Inspiration. Engage with Rotary through education sessions ​about Rotary’s work including that within our District at fellow clubs. Have fun and get to know your Rotary and Rotarians better in a beautiful setting.

Question: When Should I arrive?
Answer: The first Conference event for general attendance is 2 p.m. on Friday April 29, 2016.

Question: When is the Conference over?
Answer:  The last scheduled Conference event is over at noon on Sunday May 1, 2016.

Question: Is there group transportation planned to get there?
Answer:  You are welcome to arrange your own group. Currently the District is not organizing transportation.

Question: Are there any scholarships available to attend?
Answer:  Currently the District does not offer any scholarships for attending the Conference. Please review the registration options below.

  • Rotarian Full Registration $325
  • Rotarian Guest Registration (meals only) $300
  • Rotaract Full Registration $199

Question: What if I can only come for one day?
Answer:  You are welcome to attend the Conference for only one day. However, the registration price is the same whether you attend for a day or stay for the entire Conference.

Question: I want to save money. Can you pair me up with someone else to share a double room?
Answer: You are welcome to reach out to other Rotarians in your network. The District is not organizing room arrangements.

Question: What will the weather be like in Coeur d’Alene in May?
Answer: Temperatures are typically in the mid-60’s with mixed sun and rain – spring weather in the northwest!

Question: What kind of clothes will I need?
Answer: Business casual. You are welcome to bring dressier attire for the banquet, but business casual is acceptable.

Question: Will we have free time?
Answer: Yes. There will be some optional group activities in the evening. Once finalized, the official conference schedule will be published to all District 5030 Rotarians.

Question: There is no early bird rate, so why should I register now?
Answer:  As a nonprofit service organization, Rotary tries to keep costs economical and a good value for all conference attendees. The District does offer a discounted rate ($199) to encourage Rotaract (young Rotarians) to attend.

Registering now will help you reserve the time on your calendar, and will help the District to recruit dynamic speakers, and encourage the fullest attendance possible, which make for a more robust conference for all. Once registered, you can leverage maximum enjoyment of the experience by encouraging your own club members to attend with you.

Question: What is the last date I can register?
Answer: For planning purposes, the District encourages you to register no later than April 8, 2016.

Question: Can I bring my spouse/partner?
Answer: Certainly. Spouses and partners are indeed welcome to attend sessions even if they are not a Rotary member.

Question: Can I bring my family?
Answer: Certainly, though only registered conference attendees may attend District Conference sessions.

Question: Are there activities planned for kids?
Answer: The District is not planning any family activities. However, you’ll find kid-friendly activities abundant, and we suggest you consult the resort or concierge to make your arrangements.

Question: How many people usually attend the conference?
Answer: 400+ Rotarians typically attend the District Conference each year.

Question: Is the Rotary discounted room rate ($95-$135 depending on room choice) available for extra days before and after the Conference?
Answer:  Yes. You will be given the Conference room rate for 3 nights before and 3 nights after the April 29-May 1, 2016 Conference.

To make your reservation: http://rotarydistrict5030.org/2016-district-conference/ or call: 1-844-896-5641

Question: Will there be Wi-Fi available?
Answer: Yes. The resort offers Wi-Fi and there is also Wi-Fi in the conference center.

Question: What is there to do in and around Coeur d’ Alene?
Answer: Take to lake Coeur d’ Alene for boating, jetskiing or wakeboarding. Enjoy a scenic sunset or dinner cruise. For more information, visit the resort website http://www.cdaresort.com/ or the Coeur d’ Alene Convention and Visitors Bureau website http://coeurdalene.org/ .

Question: What if I register now, but then need to cancel closer to the date of the Conference?
Answer:  The cancellation policy is as follows:

Rotary District 5030 will accept cancellation requests until March 31, 2016, after which fees will no longer be refundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Email cancellation requests to: conference2016@rotary5030.org

Registrations are transferable until March 31, 2016.

Question: Can you give me a preview of Conference break-out sessions and Conference speakers for next year?
Answer:  Sure!

2016 District Conference Break-out Sessions

Have you ever wondered…

  • What great ideas are out there, besides an auction, for fundraising?
  • What’s the latest idea in social media we could use to promote our club?
  • How do we make our weekly meetings fun and energetic?
  • Who has some proven strategies for keeping your membership strong?
  • We are a small/medium/large club, what’s happening for clubs our size?
  • I want to get a Rotary grant, what are some lessons learned to help me?

All of these questions and more will be answered at the 2016 District Conference! We have speakers and sessions lined up to share trends, creative ideas, lessons learned and so much more!

2016 District Conference Key Note Speakers

Marilyn Fitzgerald is an inspirational speaker with a pragmatic approach toward sustainability that motivates others to ask the critical question of “How can we best invest our time, talent, and treasure in a way that best provides opportunity to others?” Marilyn is committed to the promotion of empowerment leading to prosperity and resilience, rather than continuing with the actions that create dependency.

When it comes to Rotary, Mitty Chang is practically a lifer – and he’s only 26. Chang joined Interact 10 years ago in Fremont, Calif., where almost a quarter of the 2,000 students at his high school were Interactors. He went on to organize two Rotaract clubs. Now an entrepreneur who works with small businesses and nonprofits to build their online identity and brand, he plans to become a Rotarian within the next few years. “I expect to have a long life in Rotary,” he says. Adapted from a story in the March 2015 issue of The Rotarian

Get Tickets for Sunday’s Sounder’s Game

Join UW Rotaract and Rotarians at the last Sounders game this Sunday! Buy your sounders tickets online now!

Sounders logo

This Sunday, join Rotaracters and Rotarians at Century Link Field to watch the Seattle Sounders play their last game of the season versus Real Salt Lake. Hate Salt Lake? Who doesn’t! Cheer on the Sounders starting at 4pm this Sunday. Proceeds go to the Sand Point tutoring program. Also available to purchase in person at the meeting

Jocularity with Dr. Hal

We are honored to have in-residence a true humorist in Dr. Hall Elner, the following is a sample of some of his humor.

Dr Hall
Dr. Hal

#1. “I’m ashamed of you,” the mother said. “Fighting with your best friend is a terrible thing to do.”

“He threw a rock at me!” the boy said, “So I threw one at him.”

The mother stated emphatically, “When he threw a rock at you, you should have come to me.” The boy quickly replied, “What good would that have done?

My aim is much better than yours.”

#2. A newsboy was standing on the corner with a stack of papers, yelling, “Read all about it. Fifty people swindled! Fifty people swindled!”

Curious, a man walked over, bought a paper, and checked the front page. Finding nothing, the man said, “There’s nothing in here about fifty people being swindled.”

The newsboy ignored him and went on, calling out, “Read all about it, Fifty-one people swindled!”

#3. Two elderly gentlemen were talking over coffee.

“I guess you’re never too old,” the first one boasted. “Why just yesterday a pretty college girl said she’d be interested in dating me. But to be perfectly honest, I don’t quite understand it.”

“Well,” said his friend,  “you have to remember that nowadays women are more aggressive. They don’t mind being the one to ask.”

“No, I don’t think it’s that.”

“Well, maybe you remind her of her father.”

“No, it’s not that either. It’s just that she also mentioned something about carbon 14.”

#4.  A man and a woman who had never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train.

After the initial embarrassment, they both go to sleep, she on the lower bunk, he on the upper.

In the middle of the night the man leans over and says, “I’m sorry to bother you but I’m cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket.”

The woman leans out and says in a sultry voice, “I’ve got a better idea. Let’s pretend we’re married.”

“Hey, terrific idea!” says the eager man.

“Good!” she replies, “Get your own blanket!”

Pamela Banks: Candidate for City Council District 3

On September 17th, we heard from Pamela Banks, aspirant for District 3 of the City Council.  She gave a moving history of family struggles in her Portland childhood and her family’s dedication to community service.

Pamela Banks and Steve Barton
Pamela Banks and Steve Barton
Pamela Banks and Past President Mike Madden
Pamela Banks and Past President Mike Madden

A graduate of the UW, she is President and CEO of the Seattle Urban League. In that capacity she has done fund raising, food drives for the poor, and much more. She rescued the Urban League from financial ruin in 2009-2010. It now flourishes with a staff of 14. She has served for 30 years, under 5 mayors, and has been a community organizer for southeast Seattle. Her focus is on the community; she shuns federal involvement.

Her goals:

  1. To connect citizens to local city goals and to deliver more local services, especially for those of low income and the homeless.
  2. Light Rail liaison with the community, considering the impact of the Light Rail on businesses and property owners during construction.
  3. In general, support for small businesses.
  4. An education and employment program, which obviates much crime.
  5. Problem solving as regards transportation and safety.
  6. The housing crisis must be addressed with a view toward preservation of the single family home.
  7. Gun violence is increasing. More education and jobs are needed to reverse it.
  8. A career bridge for women. Funds are in place for this.
  9. Housing affordability. Must build 20-50 thousand apartments.
  10. Homelessness pervades not only Seattle but all the surrounding communities. The problem is huge. There is much work to be done.
  11. Transportation, i.e., getting people to work, must be improved.
  12. Early reading for children. If kids cannot read at a third grade level when reaching that grade, dropouts and other bad consequences occur.
  13. Many construction and transportation jobs are unfilled. Federal grants are in place for teaching these skills. Teachers must also be trained.
  14. To get people out of cars, mass transportation must be improved. The matter of dwelling construction without provision for parking remains an unsolved enigma.

Observation: A tough job awaits anyone who attains office. Sparring with colleagues must be added to the abovementioned labors.