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.

Dr. Stanley Stamm and Children’s Hospital

Our speaker February 4th was Dr. Stanley Stamm, pioneer in cardiology at Children’s Hospital. He gave a concise history of the specialty at that institution. He participated in its growth to its present state, a mecca for sick children from points near and distant. There is now a large staff of pediatric cardiologists in place, as well as three fulltime cardiac surgeons. They are steadily at work. Their success record in heart surgery, particularly transplants, is exemplary.

He also mentioned the summer camp that bears his name, which he originated years ago. Located near Mr. Rainier, it provides a week of recreation for sick children, inclusive of the seriously ill. They enjoy swimming, horseback transport, games, and do their own skits. Dr. Stamm mentions that, even in cases of children on respirators, horseback rides are provided. Special needs such as diabetes are carefully planned in advance. The endeavor requires volunteers who must do strenuous work. The children are monitored on at least a 3-1 ratio. Some 200 volunteers regularly attend.

Dr. Stamm, although retired, remains active at Children’s, attending a few meetings a week. Quite obviously, his voice is heard and respected. Residencies and fellowships are integral parts of the teaching program.

Comment: Many of those at Children’s as well as numerous teachers and practitioners locally and around the country are Dr. Stamm’s trainees. This confers on him an immortality in his own time and beyond. His residents not only experienced his teaching, but accompanied him in runs, swimming, skiing, and probably more. Anecdotes in numbers resulted from this. Finally, could there be a better place to consider allocating some funds than Dr. Stamm’s camp?

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

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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!