President Don Zillman began our meeting by welcoming 58 members and 1 guest at the Holiday Inn By-The-Bay. Past President Russ Burleigh provided the invocation, reciting the poem “Autumn is Here." Past President Bowen Depke led us in the pledge to our flag and Russ led us in patriotic song with “God Bless America."
President Don mentioned the celebration of life for Gloria Tewhey, wife of Past President John Tewhey, that was held on Sunday, Oct. 15th. Don also discussed the attendance at the Oct. 14th Back Cove 5K Race, including Andy Stone, himself and Jennifer Johnson (Andy Stone's fiance).
We bid adieu and buona fortuna to Michael Greer, as he is headed to the other Portland for what sounds like a terrific career opportunity with the Oregon Ballet. We will miss you, Michael! (Photo at right)
President Don acknowledged the return of Philip Rhinelander and Joel Gratwick, who were at our meeting this week. President Don also welcomed our non-Rotarian guest and acknowledged those members who make our meeting happen.
Charlie Frair reminded us of the details on our Veteran’s lunch Friday, November 10th, at the Italian Heritage Center. Sign up sheets for volunteers were on the tables and Charlie reminded all to go the club website (portlandrotary.org) to register their attendance and any guests they are bringing, or call Elise Hodgkins to register (899-6342). Charlie went into explaining the mission of the dinner, its overall purpose and intentions. The committee has developed working goals for a five-year plan for this annual event.
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Chair of the Community Service Committee, Gracie Johnston announced several service opportunities: Oct. 25th 3:30 p.m. early set-up volunteers, along with more volunteers needed at 4:30, for Preble Street Resource Soup Kitchen. Contact Gracie at gracie.johnston@wcsh6.com; November 17th, there will be a shoe drive for Preble St Resource Center — bring your gently used or new shoes to the meeting for the benefit of the less fortunate in our city; the Salvation Army holiday bell ringing by our club is an annual tradition, so from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday December 4-22nd a kettle set up at Monument Square will be staffed by teams-of-two Rotarians. Sign up sheets are forth coming.
Gracie then led us in singing “It’s a Grand Old Flag” and we nailed the key change.
Dr. Roger Fagan asked the custodians of the hearing aid donation boxes to retrieve the boxes and get them to him, so he can repair the donated hearing aids before he departs for the Dominican Republic early next year.
Lili Brown asked for volunteer readers at Lyseth Elementary School. If you can and want to help, contact Lili at: lilinbrown@gmail.com.
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Dave Putnam discussed the recent visit by our member volunteers to Long Creek Cedars Unit, where Past President Jim Willey donated pumpkins to be carved by the residents, then brought to the Veterans’ Home - a win-win situation for all.
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Tom Nickerson conducted the weekly raffle, where Dick Giles' name was drawn by our speaker. Dick drew the Eight of Hearts, losing his chance at $980. Next week promises a four-figure prize.