Pacific County Commissioner Bud Cuffel, explaining how County budgeting works, what Commissioners control and other interesting facts about our local system. Did you know there are roughly 15,000 people living in his District (the Peninsula), making up about 1/3 of the total population of Pacific County?
Loretta Fink, celebrating her 78th birthday, was crowned queen and Robert Koskela, celebrating his 81st birthday, was crowned king at the September 21st Peninsula Senior Activity Center Ice Cream Social that was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Southwest Pacific County. Rotary is a wonderful organization that is always doing good for the community. Thank you “Rotary” for making this celebration special! Rotary Volunteers– President Dick Fisher, Rtn. Casey Kellar, Rtn. Lesley Ferguson and Sue McCloud.
You do not have to be a member of the senior center to come to the ice cream socials on the third Monday of each month. Children are welcome. If it is your birthday month, there is no charge for your cake and ice cream; otherwise it is just $1.
Linda Baehr
Peninsula Senior Activity Center
Our prayers and support go out to the daughters, friends and family of Rotarian Lisa Bonney. As Lisa said on her FaceBook profile, “live, laugh, love, life is too short for anything less.“ You are missed, Lisa.
“Don’t miss our upcoming ICE CREAM SOCIAL and birthday celebrations event this coming Monday, September 21 at 2pm. The Rotary Club of Southwest Pacific County (beachrotary.com) is not only sponsoring the event but they will also be on hand to help out too! Rotarians are known for doing something good for someone else. Their motto is to carry out humanitarian service, promote high ethical standards, and work for international understanding and peace. Come meet some of our local Rotarians this Monday and enjoy an Ice Cream Social! A dollar donation is suggested. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this and all fundraising events at PSAC.”
The “official visit” to our club by District Governor Kristi Halvorson will be on Tuesday, September 1st. The purpose of this Governor’s visit is to address the club regarding Rotary International and the district’s goals, objectives, and issues that are important to the club and its membership. You are encouraged to invite spouses and other guests to attend this meeting.
Protocol reminders:
Location: 42nd Street Cafe 4201 Pacific Way (aka Hwy 103)
Date: Tuesday Sep-01-09 (Regular club meeting)
Time: 7:30-8:30 AM
What: The Rotary Prostate Cancer Project is sponsoring a Rotary “Bat For The Cure” at PGE Park on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 PM. A portion of every ticket sold will go to help fund the Rotary Prostate Cancer Research position at OHSU. Show your support and spread awareness while cheering on The Beavers Baseball Team.
Location: PGE Park Stadium, Portland, Oregon
Tickets on sale now through August 28th. For tickets contact:
Event Date: Friday Aug-28-09 to Friday Aug-28-2009
Event Start Time: 7:00 PM
This half-day workshop is an interactive experience designed to empower you to:
While Presidents and Membership Chairs are strongly encouraged to attend, any and all Rotarians are welcome to participate.
When: Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 9am-1:30pm (registration begins at 8:30am)
Where: The Hampton Inn, 9040 SE Adams, Clackamas, Oregon 97015, (just off I-205)
Cost: $30— includes materials and light refreshments
Contact Kristi Govertsen for more information: kgovert@yahoo.com
Register through DaCdb, the District Database Online.
September 12 – Probably @ District Office. Sessions I and II
November 14 – Pendleton – Location TBD. Session I
February 20 – Coast – probably Seaside Library. Sessions I and II and III
May 1 – Salem – Sessions I and II and III
May 21 – Welches just before District Conference -Sessions TBD
More info:
Aloras Winters
Ph#: 541-567-6271, ext 233
1-866-268-3796
Fax#: 541-567-2113
Cell # – 541-561-7406
As previously reported by the Chinook Observer, the Long Beach Grange was facing the discontinuation of their 27-year “Christmas Angel” program after the organization recently closed its Bingo operations.
The Christmas Angel program encourages needy familes to phone in requests for moderately-priced holiday gifts for their children. The requests are turned into paper angels and hung on trees in local banks during the holiday season. Community members then choose an angel from the tree, purchase the gift, wrap it and place it beneath the tree in the bank, labeled for the child. Gifts are typically toys and clothing, in the $20-$50 range.
In 2008, Grange members served 114 families through the program, including approximately 300 children. More than 200 of the gifts were provided by anonymous community members. The balance were provided by the Grange, thanks, in part, to area merchants offering discounts for Angel shopping.
Long-time Christmas Angel volunteer Shirley Pryor-Pyne was devastated at the thought of the program ending. “I just couldn’t see such a good thing disappear from our community,” Pryor-Pyne lamented. “I’ve been a member of the Peninsula Rotary club, nearly since it began. I knew it would be a good fit for the club to take it over.”
With faith in her Rotary club and conviction for the Christmas Angel program in her pocket, Pryor-Pyne presented the idea and it was greeted wholeheartedly. “This is absolutely within the mission of our club and Rotary International” said Dick Fisher, club President. “Our club motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and we join Rotarians around the world in service projects locally and globally”.
On July 20th, Grange Master Opal Oseth and Secretary Kathy Carbone attended the regular meeting of the Rotary club to pass the torch of the program. “We’ll still volunteer and be part of it,” Oseth smiled “and they can use the Grange facility when the time comes. We’re so happy that Rotary has taken ownership so the community won’t lose its Christmas Angels!”.
Also present on the 20th was Joyce Wingett, President of the local chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). Founded in 1890, GFWC is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The local chapter has been involved in dozens of local and international projects. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be making a significant contribution to Rotary for use in the local Christmas Angel program this year.” Wingett beamed. “We do need members and invite interested women to join us on August 21st at Chen’s, noon, for our next meeting and to find out more about our organization.”
(L-R) Rotary Club President Dick Fisher, Grange Master Opal Oseth, Grange Secretary Kathy Carbonne, GFWC President Joyce Wingett and Rotarian Shirley Pryor-Pyne
The Peninsula Rotary club meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and a half-hour presentation by a guest speaker. Club members welcome guests interested in learning more about Rotary, or who would simply like to enjoy the week’s program. Breakfast is $10. Commitment is zero.
SW Pacific County Peninsula Rotary meets Tuesday mornings, 7:30 am, at the 42nd Street Cafe in Seaview. Contact Dick Fisher for more information: 360.642.3045 or suecloud @ earthlink.net. General Federation of Women’s Club President Joyce Wingett can be reached at 360.665.2510 or bjwing @ centurytel.net.
Join the Rotary Club of North Tillamook for this fun event!
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