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Outgoing President Len Faucher message to the Club Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 25, 2020 This is a Group Email to Gateway Nation, and I apologize, but since we don't have a chance to meet in person, this will be longer than I would prefer it to be: I expect this will be my last email in this role. I hope you will be able to join us at this coming Wednesday morning’s meeting at 0700. In addition to a fantastic program with speaker Sheriff John Snaza, we will be honoring the outgoing board, welcoming Janine Ezzell as her presidency commences, and handing out our prestigious annual awards to members of Gateway Nation. This is an important time to recognize the hard work that several folks put into this club. Whether it be organizing meetings, fundraisers, the BBB, service projects, literacy projects, or vocational programs, it takes time and energy, mostly behind the scenes, to make it successful. Your board of directors and committee chairs offer much of that energy and have done a great job this year, especially handling the new COVID crisis. These folks have raised their hands and taken on many thankless roles demonstrating service above self. In normal times, we hold an enjoyable dinner with frivolity and fellowship. However, those times are on hold for now. I hope you can join our Zoom meeting Wednesday to give appreciation to their work and join me in thanking them. To keep with Gateway tradition, we are going to ask each board member to sign a children’s book that we are donating as part of our literacy program. As such, I have purchased and will donate books this year and will be announcing their titles as they match with board members at Wednesday’s meeting. Here are the board members from 2019-2020 who will be recognized: Youth Protection Officer David Bangart Youth Services Committee Chair Nathan Magee Social Committee Chair Crystal Zabala Vocational Committee Chair Grace Kendall Public Image Committee Chair Troy Kirby Membership Committee Chair Shannon Glenn Literacy Committee Chair Laurie Carroll Foundation Committee Chair Nate Peters Club Administration Committee Chair John DeHan Club Service Committee Chair and Director Doug Mah Immediate Past President Kim Bauman Sergeant-at-Arms Madelin White Treasurer Michael Jones Secretary Jerry Wilkins Vice President Amanda Vey President Elect Janine Ezzell Additionally, we will be presenting our annual awards for 2019-2020: Tom and Jerry Award – Presented by last year’s winner Jim Mack President’s Award – Presented by this year’s President Service Above Self Award – Presented by this year’s President Rotarian of the Year – Presented by this year’s President Lastly, we will have Assistant Governor Bill McGregor induct our officers for 2020-2021. In addition to thanking our board, there are so many others who deserve special recognition. I will miss someone and I apologize in advance, but I did want to recognize the following: Earlier this year when we were in person, our set-up required three people to come early and put everything together. This included setting up the banners, spotting the microphone, and ensuring the electronics were ready. I’d like to thank and recognize Jerry Farmer, Ed Johnson, and Troy Kirby for their consistency and dependability. Additionally, I appreciate the ending of each of our meetings including the raffle. As we switched to Zoom meetings, I decided to keep this FUN and energetic portion of our meetings to keep some sense of normalcy. I want to thank Lowell Gordon for his continued role at showing us that we are all winners and Martin McElliott for filling in during his absence. I’d like to thank all the greeters this year, but want to highlight two familiar faces who were either at the administration table or at the entranceway to the bar. Thank you Mike Robbins and Curt Vaniman for making everyone feel welcomed. I would also like to thank our past presidents: Tom, Mike, Jonathan, Jerry, Eric, Jeff, and Kim. You continue to be great ambassadors for Gateway Rotary and were always there to support the leadership team in place this year. Thank you. I'd like to thank the presidents from the other regional clubs as well as the Area 13 Assistant Governor Bill McGregor and District 5020 Governor Mo Fritz-Roberts for their leadership and patience in answering my questions. As current leadership continues to discuss next steps for COVID and considerations for coming together again, we have to make recognition and considerations for this year’s board over Zoom and not in person. I cannot thank everyone above enough and hope you will be there Wednesday to pass your best as well. If YOU want to take a leadership role in this club, I say DO IT. You get a chance to directly impact your community for the greater good. So a quick recap: Thanks again to everyone for a FUN year. At the first meeting in July, I gave my vision for the year as “growing an uncommon club focused toward extraordinary results” and had three goals of Highlighting Membership Engagement, Increasing Community Awareness, and Branding Rotary Regionally. We have gone from 114 members to nearly 130 with many participating in one or more committees. Through our record setting BBB, partnership with the Lacey Food Bank, and over several different types of service projects, we have increased community awareness in Gateway Rotary as seen through our nomination by the South Sound Chamber of Commerce. Through speaker programs and partnerships with other clubs, we have made some progress at branding Rotary in our region. We have so much more to do, and we are in great hands moving forward as Janine and Amanda take over as President and President Elect for this year. But I do feel we remain a unique and uncommon club that is succeeding with implementing extraordinary results. From the bottom of my heart, I want to humbly thank Gateway Rotary for the FUN opportunity of serving as President over this year. I truly consider it one of the greatest jobs I have ever had and am sad in some ways to see the year come to an end. I will continue to serve the club in whatever capacity I can and look forward to being a somewhat quiet voice in the background as we move forward. Thank you once again and I hope to see you on Wednesday. Best Regards, Len Faucher President, Gateway Rotary Club 360-870-0003 rotarylen@gmail.com Click Here for President Faucher's final presentation on June 26, 2020	Outgoing President Len Faucher message to the Club	Jerry Wilkins	2020-06-25 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary supports COVID-19 Testing Site Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 05, 2020 Curt Vaniman, representing Gateway Rotary Club, on June 5, 2020, as club members delivered sandwiches and drinks to frontline workers at the Hawk Prairie Providence Health Care COVID-19 testing site. Thank you to all our frontline workers.	Gateway Rotary supports COVID-19 Testing Site	Jerry Wilkins	2020-06-05 07:00:00Z
Tom Carroll selected for RI 2019-20 Service Above Self Award Posted by Jerry Wilkins on May 07, 2020 Past District Governor Tom Carroll was selected by the Board of Directors of Rotary International as a recipient of the 2019-20 Service Above Self Award, Rotary International's highest honor. The award recognizes those Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. A maximum of 150 recipients worldwide may be selected each year. Please join me in congratulating Tom for this well deserved honor and to thank him for his dedication and commitment to Rotary as a whole and to our Gateway community. Thank you Tom! Len Faucher President, Gateway Rotary Club	Tom Carroll selected for RI 2019-20 Service Above Self Award	Jerry Wilkins	2020-05-07 07:00:00Z
FREE ONLINE DISTRICT TRAINING-SATURDAY MAY 16, 2020 Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 15, 2020 TRAINING WITH A DIFFERENCE Due to Covid-19, Rotary District was unable to hold the annual District Training in person. They recognize the importance of these training sessions in providing important education and information for the new Rotary year. So They have created District Training via Zoom (DTvZ) which will offer key training courses online for free on May 16^th, 2020. Attending DTvZ will not only give you some amazing training, it will also help you connect with fellow Rotarians. So while we cannot get together in person during this time, you can still be part of Rotary with Rotarians all over our district. HOW IT WORKS District Training via Zoom (DTvZ) will be held online from 10am-4:30pm on Saturday May 16^th, 2020. This is a free event and is open to all Rotarians. We will be offering five different sessions over the day with each session offering six different courses. For each session, every attendee will pick from one of the six courses being offered during that session. You do not need to attend all five sessions. You must register online to attend. Links to the training courses will be sent to all attendees who have signed up nearer the time. On the day, you will just need to click the link, relax, learn and enjoy! For more information and registration go to: https://rotary5020.org/page/district-training-via-zoom	FREE ONLINE DISTRICT TRAINING-SATURDAY MAY 16, 2020	Jerry Wilkins	2020-04-15 07:00:00Z
April meetings to be ZOOM meetings Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Mar 30, 2020 Fellow Gateway Rotarians, Our club is a vivid example of how connectivity is important for our society. Perhaps like me, you may find yourself recharged and energized through meeting fellow Gateway Rotarians at our weekly meetings. Social distancing and adhering to guidelines provided by government officials and our medical community will hopefully flatten the curve and shorten the effects from this coronavirus pandemic. However, that social distancing has removed the connection that each of us so desperately needs. Gateway Rotary hopes to provide some connection by welcoming folks to participate in online Zoom meetings beginning this Wednesday, April 1^st. This will be a different format and will most likely involve a few unrehearsed glitches. But it is a way for us to get together, share ideas, and exercise some type of fellowship through these challenging times. Please watch for an email from our President Elect Janine explaining how to sign in. In addition to weekly meetings, Gateway will explore other ways to connect and encourage you all to do the same. Please look at ClubRunner and call a friend to find out how someone is doing. If you are looking for ways to help, find someone who might need your help. If you are in need of something, ask your fellow Rotarians. Gateway will also be looking at ways of having other “socials” online and please keep an eye open for our activity on Facebook. Please also watch for committee meeting invites from committee chairs. Through these strange times, let’s find other ways to rekindle connections. So I do hope to see as many of you as possible this Wednesday, same time 0700. Our program will include the following: Len – What is Gateway Rotary doing these days? Dr. Randy Moeller – Update on COVID-19 In line with what the Governor has requested, we have officially cancelled all in person April meetings. Instead, we hope this new format of Zoom meetings will be a FUN way to move forward. I am hoping we can have some happy moments to brighten our daily lives. Thank you again for all you do, and please watch for Janine’s email. Best Regards, Len Faucher President, Gateway Rotary Club 360-870-0003 rotarylen@gmail.com	April meetings to be ZOOM meetings	Jerry Wilkins	2020-03-30 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Cancellations through end of March Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Mar 15, 2020 After careful consideration and collaboration and in following with public health directives to ensure social distancing and minimizing larger gatherings, Gateway Rotary leadership has decided to cancel all its activities through the end of March including the next two regular Wednesday meetings (3/18 & 3/25), all service projects, and the Paul Harris Dinner. Gateway leadership will continue to follow the advice of local, state, and federal agencies on recommended actions and will update the club accordingly if timelines are extended. As always, thank you for your understanding. Best Regards, Len Faucher President, Gateway Rotary Club 360-870-0003 rotarylen@gmail.com	Gateway Rotary Cancellations through end of March	Jerry Wilkins	2020-03-15 07:00:00Z
Read Across America Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Feb 23, 2020 We Need You! Pleasant Glade Elementary is celebrating Read Across America with a Read Aloud Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. We need volunteers to read aloud for about an hour in a classroom. It involves a brief introduction where you tell the kids about yourselves, read one or two books to the class and then a short conversation. The kids are amazing and this is a fun experience (kids say the darnedest things). Volunteers may bring their own books or select from a variety of books selected by the librarian. The school is K-5. Once signed up, I will forward your contact information to Anne Hales and she will coordinate with you and answer any questions you may have. You may bring your favorite read aloud books. There will be a variety of books selected for each grade level if you would prefer to choose one from the PGE library. When you arrive, Anne Hales, the librarian will provide you with a list of your classes and a map. Currently each volunteer slot is for three class visits. The schedule could be modified if a shorter time period is necessary. The hope is that the readers will have the chance to introduce themselves, read a book or two, and have a short conversation with each class. You can sign up at: https://gatewayrotary.net/event/read-across-america---pleasant-glade-elementary/ Available time slots 8:30-9:45 9:30-10:45 9:35-1045 9:40-10:45 9:45-10:50 12:00-1:50 1:25-2:35 If you have any questions, contact me. Laurie Carroll	Read Across America	Jerry Wilkins	2020-02-23 08:00:00Z
CANCELLED District 5020 Conference Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Feb 16, 2020 We welcome you to join our 2019-2020 District Governor, Mo Fritz-Roberts, at the 2020 District Training & Conference (DTAC 2020). The Victoria Conference Centre is the destination for a great time to reconnect, reflect and share with fellow Rotarians. You will have the opportunity to attend training sessions, hear an array of nationally recognized speakers, and most of all, get to know and share with fellow Rotarians from around our district. Come have fun with your Rotary friends and new friends as we celebrate Rotary connecting the world and look forward to the Rotary year ahead! Click Here to go to the District 5020 Conference web page for the conference May 15-16, 2020 in Victoria B.C.	CANCELLED District 5020 Conference	Jerry Wilkins	2020-02-16 08:00:00Z
December Social & Pleasant Glade Service Project! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 18, 2019 The Service Committee and Social Committee are joining forces to make a difference for PGE children and families. This year we are helping Pleasant Glade Elementary with both their Food Drive and their Giving Tree. Please plan on joining us at the Club Social on December 5th, 2019. We will be meeting at the River's Edge restaurant at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course from 4 - 7 pm. Please bring the canned goods and desired presents to the Social and.be prepared to wrap! In addition to the gifts/canned foods, we will need wrapping paper/tape/scissors/bows/name tags for the actual wrapping of the items. If you cannot attend the Social, you can still help! Please plan on bringing cash/canned foods to any of the upcoming meetings leading up to the December Social. Please sign up for the specific gift you would like to purchase ahead of time to avoid duplication. Please visit here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/8353/Event/december-social-2 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Courtney Williams.	December Social & Pleasant Glade Service Project!	Jerry Wilkins	2019-11-18 08:00:00Z
November is Rotary Foundation Month Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 14, 2019 Whether you are a newer member to Gateway Rotary Club or a long-time Rotarian, you can participate in the Rotary Foundation Month activities! Every gift to the Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. For more information, visit www.rotary.org/foundation. Thank you to those that have made gifts already! To inspire our club members to participate, The Foundation Committee is excited to announce the below fundraising opportunities now through the end of the month: $25 gift = Candy Bar \| Select a candy bar of your choosing for making a gift of $25 or more to the Rotary Foundation. A gift of $25 makes you an Every Rotarian Every Year donor. Give $100, Get 100 \| For every $100 gift to the Rotary Foundation, you become a Sustaining Member donor of the Foundation (and will receive a blue sticker for your name tag) and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar for Paul Harris Fellow points up to 100 points. This will get you to your next Paul Harris Fellow level much quicker. You may make a gift online at www.rotary.org/en/donate after creating your own profile on Rotary International online here. You can also make out a check to “The Rotary Foundation” and deliver it to Nate Peters or Club Treasurer Mike Jones to be sent in.	November is Rotary Foundation Month	Jerry Wilkins	2019-11-14 08:00:00Z
EVENT CANCELLED Annual Paul Harris Dinner - March 19, 2020 Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 03, 2019 The Annual Paul Harris Dinner celebration will be conducted on March 19, 2020. The event starts at 5:30 pm at the Hotel RL, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA 9850. New Rotarians to Rotary during this year will receive a discounted price of $26.50. In addition, new Paul Harris Fellows will also be offered the discounted price. Early registration to all other Rotarians is $35.00 (if registered and paid by January 15th). The post January 15th price will be $40.00. Please go to https://www.paulharrisdinner.com/ to register for the event. The front page will ask a question on if you are a new Rotarian/Paul Harris Fellow - if yes, it takes you to the discounted registration page ($26.50 per) or if no, it takes you to the early registration page ($35.00 per).	EVENT CANCELLED Annual Paul Harris Dinner - March 19, 2020	Jerry Wilkins	2019-11-03 07:00:00Z
October Young Professionals Rotaract Club events Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Oct 22, 2019 Join us for the October Young Professionals Rotaract Club meeting this Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Harned Hall 110. The program topic is leadership and management presented by Ramiro Chavez, county manager for Thurston County. Ramiro leads a large, complex local government agency with many employees. We'll have food and a drawing for prizes! The Rotaract Club members will be joining the Gateway Rotarian for the Pin for Polio event at O'Blarney's Irish Pub on Thursday, Oct 24 starting at 4 p.m. $2 per pint will be donated toward the Rotary International PolioPlus initiative for eradicating the Polio disease. Hope you can join us! The Saint Martin's Young Professionals Rotaract Club is sponsored by the Gateway Rotary Club of Thurston County. Gateway Rotarians are welcome to attend all monthly programs. In this partnership, Gateway provides annual funding and speakers. Saint Martin's helps introduce Rotary to younger professionals through meeting attendance, service projects and professional development.	October Young Professionals Rotaract Club events	Jerry Wilkins	2019-10-22 07:00:00Z
September is Literacy Month Posted by Laurie Carroll on Aug 30, 2019 September we celebrate literacy and basic education, one of the six areas of focus for Rotary. Did you know that 1 in 3 American children start Kindergarten without the skills they need to learn to read? Developing literacy skills early makes it easier for kids to learn to read. Reading aloud is the single most important activity leading to language development, sound and letter recognition, understanding of how stories work, vocabulary, and the ability to listen. Once again we are having a book drive, collecting new or gently used books for ages birth to high school. These books will be donated to the South Sound Reading Foundation. (www.southsoundreading.org) Their mission is to ensure that all children and families have access to books. They are most in need of board books for babies, beginning readers (level and easy chapter books), Spanish and bilingual books and high quality non-fiction. So Gateway Rotarians, start cleaning out your kid’s books, pick up books while you are at the store, visit a garage sale, and purchase all the kids books you can find or put a box in your place of business and collect there. Also, here is a link for an Amazon wish list for South Sound Reading Foundation. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/368Y1C96QBGOU/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist This is a contest with the Lacey Rotary Club ending the end of October. We have been beat soundly the past two years. Lets not make it three in a row for them.	September is Literacy Month	Laurie Carroll	2019-08-30 07:00:00Z
Young Professionals Rotaract Club Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Aug 27, 2019 This month’s Young Professionals program will feature the Lacey MakerSpace. The program will be held at the Lacey MakerSpace, on campus in Zaverl Hall, and hosted by Lacey MakerSpace Director Joseph Anderson beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Learn about this innovative community asset located right on the Saint Martin's campus and how it can benefit you. Join us for snacks and a prize drawing! Learn more online: laceymakerspace.org. The Young Professionals Rotaract Club is sponsored by the Gateway Rotary Club of Thurston County. Gateway Rotarians are welcome to attend all monthly programs. In this partnership, Gateway provides annual funding and speakers. Saint Martin's helps introduce Rotary to younger professionals through meeting attendance, service projects and professional development. Event information: TOMORROW— Wednesday, Aug. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lacey MakerSpace in Zaverl Hall (online campus map)	Young Professionals Rotaract Club	Jerry Wilkins	2019-08-27 07:00:00Z
President Len Faucher presents State of the Union Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 10, 2019 The Gateway Rotary Club 2019-2020 President, Len Faucher, presented his State of the Union message to the club for the upcoming year at the weekly meeting on July 10, 2019. Click here to review Len's presentation.	President Len Faucher presents State of the Union	Jerry Wilkins	2019-07-10 07:00:00Z
District Governor to speak at August 15 Luncheon Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 27, 2019 There will be a consolidated luncheon for local Rotary clubs in Area 14 and Area 13 on August 15, 2019, for the 2019-2020 Rotary District 5020 Governor Maureen Fritz-Roberts (Mo). She has 91 clubs in the District to visit and conducting a multi-club luncheon assists her in travels to visit the clubs. Attending club presidents will provide a two-minute verbal presentation on their clubs fundraising event(s), community involvement, and any international work with which they may be involved. The luncheon on August 15 will be at the Saint Martin’s University Worthington Center. The lunch will start serving at 11:45 a.m. and the meeting program will start at 12:30 p.m. and conclude at 1:30. The meal cost will be $15 for Salad, Entree, Soup, Beverage (Iced Tea, Coffee and/or water) and a Desert. There is a $10 cost for just Soup and Salad, Desert and Beverage. Otherwise, there is a $3 cover charge that includes Beverage only. President Len Faucher will be the person to make reservations with to attend. Should a member commit to attending and then not show, the individual will be charged. This Thursday luncheon on August 15 will be in lieu of the Gateway Rotary weekly Wednesday meeting on August 14. Please make plans to attend this event.	District Governor to speak at August 15 Luncheon	Jerry Wilkins	2019-06-27 07:00:00Z
Sponsor, Volunteer and Support - Brats, Brews and Bands Festival Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 27, 2019 The Gateway Rotary Club is hosting the 7th Annual Brats, Brews and Bands Festival on September 7, 2019 at The Hub At Woodland Square, in Lacey, Washington. Janine Ezzell is the Chairperson of this year’s event. There will be a huge requirement for volunteers so mark the date on your calendar and plan to participate. This is the club’s premier fundraising event. BBB Sponsorship Opportunities "Event" Sponsor - $5,000 "Octoberfest" Sponsor - $3,000 "Matterhorn" Sponsor - $2,000 "Top Brat" Sponsor - $1,000 "Brewmaster" Sponsor - $500 "Keg Club" Sponsor - $195 "Friends of BBB" - $50 One of the premiere events of the South Puget Sound area, The “BBB” features several live bands, a wide assortment of craft beers, ciders and Washington wines. There is also a variety of specialty brat offerings. Tickets and event information is available at: http://www.bratsbrewsandbands.com/	Sponsor, Volunteer and Support - Brats, Brews and Bands Festival	Jerry Wilkins	2019-06-27 07:00:00Z
New 19-20 Board Installed and Awards Announced Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 26, 2019 The Rotary Club of Gateway-Thurston County, which meets at the O'Blarney's Irish Pub at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays, installed its new Board of Directors during its weekly meeting on June 19, 2019. They are: President: Len Faucher; President-Elect: Janine Ezzell; Vice President: Amanda Vey; Treasurer: Michael Jones; Secretary: Jerry Wilkins; Sergeant-at Arms: Madelin White; Director, Service Projects: Doug Mah; and Past President: Kimberley Bauman. Committee Chairpersons for the upcoming year are: Administration: John DeHan; Youth Service: Nathan Magee; Membership: Shannon Glen; Public Relations: Troy Kirby; Literacy: Laurie Carroll; Vocation: Grace Kendall; and Foundation: Nate Peters. During the installation meeting the following awards and special recognition were presented: Rotarian of the Year: Michael Jones, President’s Award: Nate Peters, and the Service Above Self Award: Troy Kirby and Nathan Magee.	New 19-20 Board Installed and Awards Announced	Jerry Wilkins	2019-06-26 07:00:00Z
Classification Talks Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 24, 2019 Noted below is the schedule for upcoming three minute Classification Talks during a Gateway Rotary Club meeting. Read more...	Classification Talks	Jerry Wilkins	2019-06-24 07:00:00Z
Loving Family & Community Karen was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, attended Henry J. Kaiser High School (go Cougs), South Puget Sound Community College and got my undergraduate degree at Washington State University’s Distance Degree program while raising 4 kids. She’s a marketing, sales and community outreach professional. A community-minded person, her involvement is primarily focused on Dry Tikes & Wet Wipes, where I serve as the Board Chair, and Homeless Backpacks, where I fill in the gap. She also has donated over 15 Hawaiian Dinners as auction items to several other nonprofit organizations, bringing in over $5,000 to local area charities. Community Involvement Karen Chang Barr Read more...	Loving Family & Community		2019-06-19 07:00:00Z	Community Involvement,Karen Chang Barr
Get To Know Janine Ezzell Everyone is interesting if you just take the time to meet with someone and ask what they’re about. I had the awesome pleasure of taking time to sit with Gateway Rotary Incoming President Janine Ezell to find out what she’s about.For starters, she was born and raised in Olympia, attended Capital High School, then South Puget Sound Community College and completed the CTE Santa Rosa Law Enforcement Academy program. Her career endeavors include a buying Tiffany Jewelry for Talcott’s, a stint at Key Bank, a land developer, then 9 years with Chicago Title. She is currently state-certified in Washington to teach classes for lenders, agents and lenders. She’s married to husband “O” for 4 years and has a son, Jace. Incoming President Janine Ezell Leader Read more...	Get To Know Janine Ezzell		2019-05-20 07:00:00Z	Incoming President,Janine Ezell,Leader,
Gateway Rotary's World Traveler Gateway Rotary Club is fortunate to have such a diverse membership, including a number of veterans. Nate Magee is one our awesome vets who came to us 2 years ago, after retiring from the Army, and is an active member of Gateway. Read more...	Gateway Rotary's World Traveler		2019-04-18 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Club Member Spotlight On Doug Mah It’s great to get to know our Gateway Rotary Club members, but because we are all so busy, it can take a while. It was a pleasure to interview my Gateway Rotary Club Membership sponsor, Doug Mah, and get to him a little, as well as learn more about his involvement with our Club’s community and the community at-large. Read more...	Gateway Rotary Club Member Spotlight On Doug Mah		2019-03-18 07:00:00Z
Getting To Know Gateway Rotary Club's Surfer Last month, I sat down and met with our featured Gateway Rotary Club member, Scott Michie, a member since 2015. I learned that this commercial banker with Heritage Bank grew up in west Olympia, graduating from Capital High School, then on to Western Washington University, graduating with an undergraduate degree in Economics. (Is it me or are there a few Vikings in our Club?) Some of the unique experiences of this father of 13-year-old Andrew, 5-year-old Asher and amazing fiancée of Sierra, include teaching pottery in Thailand, going on a running vacation and running a marathon in Jamaica and surfs or runs when not being with the family, working or being at Rotary. Members Scott Michie Read more...	Getting To Know Gateway Rotary Club's Surfer		2019-02-19 08:00:00Z	Members,Scott Michie
Welcome to Gateway Rotary Club Shannon Glenn Gateway Rotary Club is growing new members on a regular basis. Have you met one our newest members, Shannon Glenn? Graduating in 2012 from Weatherwax High School, this highly-motivated gal attended Grays Harbor College, then the University of Las Vegas, completing an undergraduate degree in criminal justice. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in organizational management and plans to graduate this May to enhance her leadership skills. She currently serves as the Alumni Relations and Community Engagement Coordinator (Community Relations) at the South Puget Sound Community College. Her family still remains in the Aberdeen area, with sister following in her footsteps at Grays Harbor College. She’s good at bat trivia and games, so if we start having a Rotary Club Game Night—watch out! Her favorites include the family vacation on Maui, Hawaii celebrating her parents’ 25^th wedding anniversary (no travel agenda, no devices!), macaroni and cheese, Christmas (gratitude and opportunities to help others) and mom’s birthday. In her spare time, you’ll find Shannon kayaking on Woodard Bay or going to concerts. Read more...	Welcome to Gateway Rotary Club Shannon Glenn		2019-01-21 08:00:00Z
Meet Gateway Rotarian David Bader At Gateway Rotary, we have a great group of members who are from such diverse backgrounds and industries, and they all share a common trait—community. David Bader, a Gateway Rotarian since February 2018, is all about community. This Capital High School alumni is married, has a daughter and is definitely a part of this community. Prior to developing his craft in the financial and mortgage industry, he managed retail audio systems stores. He moved up north for a few years before returning to Thurston County, where he’s been a Country Financial agent for the past two years. He not only works and lives in the City of Lacey, but also supports worthy causes here. His involvement has ranged from supporting Homeless Backpacks and the Lacey Chamber Golf Tournament, to being one of the sponsors of the Lacey Police Department’s Cops & Cars event. Community Involvement Country Financial David Bader Read more...	Meet Gateway Rotarian David Bader		2018-12-17 08:00:00Z	Community Involvement,Country Financial,David Bader
Who is Meghan Goldenberger? We have some pretty cool members in our Rotary Club. One of them is Meghan Goldenberger. Born in Alaska to a father who fished and built elementary school pools, and a mother, who was a nurse. She lived on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana for a bit, before moving to Thurston County, where she met husband in her high school in French class and married him last year. Oddly enough, her best friend Megan, who co-leads Together! with her, was also born and raised in Alaska. Gateway Rotary Club Member Goldenberger Meghan Meghan Goldenberger Rotarian Together! Read more...	Who is Meghan Goldenberger?	Karen Chang Barr	2018-08-20 07:00:00Z	Gateway Rotary Club Member,Goldenberger,Meghan,Meghan Goldenberger,Rotarian,Together!
Classification: Amanda Conley Vey Posted by Arielle Hays on Jun 13, 2018 Amanda Vey Family is very important to Amanda. We learned her father, once a pilot with PanAm and then United Airlines, has passed on, but her mother is a very lively and active 84 years young. Flying runs in her family and her sister is also and airline captain. From the pictures she shared it was clear to see she has a special bond with her family members, especially her younger sister with whom she has had many adventures. She met her husband, who is also a pilot, through a blind date set up by mutual friends. Over the years, they have enjoyed many adventures and vacations together. They share their lives with several fur-babies: three dogs and multiple chickens. Amanda also enjoys vegetable gardening, canning, and a good beer from time to time. amanda beer classification vocational Read more...	Classification: Amanda Conley Vey	Arielle Hays	2018-06-13 07:00:00Z	amanda,beer,classification,vocational
District Governor's Message Posted on Jun 07, 2018 Photo Caption: Tom Carroll & Laurie Schouboe Carroll, Yours in Rotary In just a few weeks my lease for guiding this great organization expires, and Governor-Elect Craig Gillis will bring his vision, priorities and compassion to the role. I know he will do a fine job leading the Rotarians of what I believe to the best District in the world. I look forward to working with each of you as we continue in this amazing organization we call Rotary! Read more...	District Governor's Message		2018-06-07 07:00:00Z
Classification Talk: Ed Johnson Posted by Karen Barr on May 16, 2018 This dedicated Gateway Rotarian, who helps with set up before each Rotary meeting, is a dedicated father and grandfather who enjoys walking during his leisure time. Owning his own consulting firm, Johnson Integrated Services, he is also a leader at his church and serves as an Executive Director on the John Maxwell Leadership Team. We are happy to have Ed as member, helping us to be “People of Action.” Read more...	Classification Talk: Ed Johnson	Karen Barr	2018-05-16 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotarians Visit Iceland Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Apr 18, 2018 Jerry & Jean Trade Penants with Midborg Rotary Club Read more...	Gateway Rotarians Visit Iceland	Trudy Soucoup	2018-04-18 07:00:00Z
More on Wolf Haven International Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Apr 06, 2018 Kim Young from Wolf Haven with VP Len Faucher Read more...	More on Wolf Haven International	Trudy Soucoup	2018-04-06 07:00:00Z
Classification: Mike Leonard Posted by Karen Barr on Apr 04, 2018 Mike Leonard, shares his life story and pictures from days gone by. Read more...	Classification: Mike Leonard	Karen Barr	2018-04-04 07:00:00Z
SPEAKER: Kim Young from Wolf Haven International Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Apr 02, 2018 Join us on 04.04.18 to hear Kim Young share the mission of local wolf sanctuary, Wolf Haven International Read more...	SPEAKER: Kim Young from Wolf Haven International	Trudy Soucoup	2018-04-02 07:00:00Z
WA State Attorney General Visits Gateway Posted by Nate Peters on Mar 07, 2018 President Jeff Ott presents Attorney General Ferguson with a book to sign for Pleasant Glade Elementary Read more...	WA State Attorney General Visits Gateway	Nate Peters	2018-03-07 08:00:00Z
Social: Dr. Seuss 03.01.18 Posted by Laurie Carroll on Mar 01, 2018 Fun with Friends & Dr. Seuss! Read more...	Social: Dr. Seuss 03.01.18	Laurie Carroll	2018-03-01 08:00:00Z
Program: Michael Cade, Thurston EDC Posted by Nate Peters on Feb 14, 2018 Thurston County Economic Trends and Real Estate Activities Read more...	Program: Michael Cade, Thurston EDC	Nate Peters	2018-02-14 08:00:00Z
Classification: Dan Weiss Posted by Karen Barr on Feb 07, 2018 Dan Weiss - A Long History of Service...and Fun! 02.07.2018 - Karen Chang Barr Read more...	Classification: Dan Weiss	Karen Barr	2018-02-07 08:00:00Z
Classification: Graeme Sackrison Posted by Karen Barr on Jan 03, 2018 "Life is like a Pachinko machine!” 01.03.2018 - Karen Change Barr Pearls of wisdom relayed to us at this past Wednesday’s Gateway Rotary Club meeting by our one and only, Graeme Sackrison. Read more...	Classification: Graeme Sackrison	Karen Barr	2018-01-03 08:00:00Z
Classification: Michael Steadman Posted by Karen Barr on Dec 06, 2017 12.06.17 - Karen Chang Barr Lacey, Washington is home to many United States Veterans and Gateway Rotary is proud to have several members with this title. Among them is Michael Steadman, a business owner and Lacey City Council Member. Read more...	Classification: Michael Steadman	Karen Barr	2017-12-06 08:00:00Z
Visit from District Governor Tom Carroll Posted by Karen Chang Barr on Nov 15, 2017 Club President Jeff Ott presents District 5020 Governor Tom Carroll with a book to sign for Pleasant Glade Elementary Every week is new and interesting at Gateway Rotary, and this week’s meeting was no exception. We were treated to hearing our past-president-turned-District-Governor Tom Carroll share what he’s been doing since assuming his new role. Read more...	Visit from District Governor Tom Carroll	Karen Chang Barr	2017-11-15 08:00:00Z
Classification - Troy Oliver Posted by Karen Barr on Oct 25, 2017 10.25.17 - Classification Talk by Troy Oliver We, here at Gateway Rotary, are fortunate because we have interesting and diverse Club members. After listening to new member and North Thurston Public Schools Assistant Superintendent, we can add king to our membership—1985 homecoming king that is! Read more...	Classification - Troy Oliver	Karen Barr	2017-10-25 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotarian Visits Spanish club Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Oct 24, 2017 Meghan Goldenberger Represents Gateway Rotary at Meeting in Spain Read more...	Gateway Rotarian Visits Spanish club	Trudy Soucoup	2017-10-24 07:00:00Z
Classification Presentation - Nate Peters Posted by Raymond Moeller on Oct 18, 2017 10.18.17 - Weekly Membership Meeting If Gateway Rotary is to be considered a dynamic, youthful, and growing club, one of our newer members demonstrates why. Nate Peters is currently the manager for St Martin’s Annual Giving Program. This role at St Martin’s has been achieved before Nate was thirty years old. Read more...	Classification Presentation - Nate Peters	Raymond Moeller	2017-10-18 07:00:00Z
Pleasant Glade Elementary Check Presentation Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Oct 18, 2017 10.18.17 - Pleasant Glade Elementary A group of Gateway Rotarians were happy to join the Pleasant Glade Panthers for their first Panther Pride Assembly of the year. Read more...	Pleasant Glade Elementary Check Presentation	Trudy Soucoup	2017-10-18 07:00:00Z
Thurston County Food Bank Coming to Lacey Posted by Trudy Soucoup on Aug 02, 2017 Robert Coit, Rotarian and Executive Director of the Thurston County Food Bank, joined us to describe the first Compassionate Community Project for the City of Lacey. A new food bank location, which will add a fresh food market and the GRuB Victory Garden is in the works for the Tanglewilde area. Read more...	Thurston County Food Bank Coming to Lacey	Trudy Soucoup	2017-08-02 07:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Installs 17-18 Board Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 01, 2017 The Rotary Club of Gateway-Thurston County installed its new Board of Directors on June 28, 2017. They are: President: Jeff Ott; President-Elect: Kimberley Bauman; Vice President: Len Faucher; Treasurer: Sherry Jennings; Secretary: Janet Jansen; Director of Youth Service: Maghan Goldenberger; and Past President: Eric Rowe. Chairpersons for the upcoming year are: Administration: Christine Forrey; Service Projects: Doug Maj; Membership: Madelin White; Public Relations: Trudy Soucoup; Literacy: Laurie Carroll; Vocational: Grace Kendall; and Foundation: Janine Ezzell. During the installation dinner the following awards and special recognition were presented: Rotarian of the Year: Doug Mah, President’s Award: Kathleen Thomas, and the Service Above Self Award: Jerry Wilkins.	Gateway Rotary Installs 17-18 Board	Jerry Wilkins	2017-07-01 07:00:00Z
New Member Pro-Rated Dues Payment Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 01, 2017 Welcome as a new member of the Gateway Rotary Club. In your initial packet, you should have received a statement for your initial dues. The fiscal year for us is July 1 to June 30 and your dues are pro-rated depending on when you joined the club. You can pay by credit card by clicking on the below link and entering your owed amount. You may also send a check payable to: Gateway Rotary Club. You may deliver the check to Treasurer, or, mail the check to: Gateway Rotary Club – Thurston PMB 404 1401 Marvin Rd., NE, Suite 307 Lacey, WA 98516 Secure payment with credit card or PayPal is provided below.	New Member Pro-Rated Dues Payment	Jerry Wilkins	2017-07-01 07:00:00Z
Set Up/Tear Down and Front Table Duty Roster Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 21, 2017 Set Up/Tear Down and Front Table Duty Roster Please arrive at 6:30 am to have everything set up by 6:45. Remember to put everything away after the meeting. You are responsible for the Set Up/Tear Down and Front Desk. If for any reason you are not able to attend, please find someone to take your place and let Christine Forrey (360) 338-0925 LaceyForza@gmail.com of the change. Read more...	Set Up/Tear Down and Front Table Duty Roster	Jerry Wilkins	2017-06-21 07:00:00Z
Fun at Pleasant Glade Field Day 2017 Posted by Trudy Soucoup On June 16, a group of enthusiastic Gateway Rotarians lent a hand at the Pleasant Glade Elementary Field Day. Tom & Laurie Carroll, and supporter Scott Michie helped the kiddos have a great time outside celebrating the end of the school year and get some good outdoor activity. Thanks for coming out and helping Gateway Rotary support our local schools.	Fun at Pleasant Glade Field Day 2017	Trudy Soucoup	2017-06-19 07:00:00Z
Tom Carroll Installed as District Governor Posted by Jerry Wilkins on May 07, 2017 Gateway Rotarian Tom Carroll was installed as the Rotary District 5020 Governor for 2017-18 during the District Conference at the Clearwater Resort on May 6, 2017. Members from Gateway Rotary attended the DLTA and Conference activities to include the installation dinner.	Tom Carroll Installed as District Governor	Jerry Wilkins	2017-05-07 07:00:00Z
Meetings return to O'Blarney's effective March 22 Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Mar 07, 2017 The Gateway Rotary Board of Directors voted at their March 7, 2017 meeting to return the general Wednesday morning meeting location to O'Blarney's Pub & Restaurant, 4411 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516. The meetings at the new location will begin on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. So mark your calendars to begin attending the Gateway Rotary meetings at 7:00 a.m. at the new location.	Meetings return to O'Blarney's effective March 22	Jerry Wilkins	2017-03-07 08:00:00Z
Gateway Members and Sailors Help Homeless Backpacks Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jan 28, 2017 Over thirty Gateway Rotary members and sailors from the USS Olympia made quick work of bagging over 800 bags for Homeless Backpack on Saturday, January 28th. Doug Mah, the organizer for the event was extremely delighted by the turnout and successful day. About twenty Gateway members and the ten sailors enjoyed breakfast at O’Blarney’s Irish Pub prior to arriving at Homeless Backpacks. It was noted by Homeless Backpacks to be the largest group ever for them for a bagging session.	Gateway Members and Sailors Help Homeless Backpacks	Jerry Wilkins	2017-01-28 08:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Presents Check to Boys and Girls Club Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Dec 03, 2016 Kimberley Bauman, Designated Broker of Sound Advantage Realty in Olympia, Washington, a member of Gateway Rotary and the Thurston County REALTORS® Association, organized a community bike ride named the Tour de Lacey. This fun filled ride was created to raise much needed funds to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County. On November 30, 2016, Kimberley and Michelle Wickett of Axia Home Loans, the current president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County and also a member of the Thurston County REALTORS® Association and the Gateway Rotary presented a check for $2,000 to Katya Miltimore, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County.	Gateway Rotary Presents Check to Boys and Girls Club	Jerry Wilkins	2016-12-04 00:00:00Z
Jim Olson joins the Panorama Satellite Club Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Oct 16, 2016 Jim Olson, a longtime Lacey resident, was inducted as a new member into the Gateway Rotary satellite club at Panorama on October 17, 2016. The District 5020 Governor, Joanne Croghan, assisted Tom Carroll with the induction of Jim. Joanne presented her experiences this last year as the District governor as the guest speaker. Jim Olson has been involved in Rotary for many years. He and his wife Jean have been very involved in local community volunteer services and after a brief break from Rotary, Jim is excited to get back involved. He is looking forward to helping the Panorama satellite club grow and flourish. Welcome Jim and Jean Olson.	Jim Olson joins the Panorama Satellite Club	Jerry Wilkins	2016-10-17 00:00:00Z
New Rotary Club at Panorama Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 18, 2016 A new Rotary club recognized as the Gateway - Panorama Rotary Club conducted their installation meeting on July 18, 2016. Tom Carroll, District Governor Elect, presided over the installation ceremonies for the new Gateway Rotary satellite club. The new chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Monday each month at the Seventeen51 Restaurant & Bistro in the Panorama facility. Bill Seelye the new club’s Chairperson expressed his appreciation for all of the support in getting the club started. He is looking forward for the members to get involved in community programs and share friendship during their meetings. The new club is starting out with twelve new Rotary members. Rose Bowman of Centralia and the immediate Past District Governor welcomed the new club into Rotary and stated that this is the first satellite club in the Rotary district. She is excited to see Rotary grow under this new concept.	New Rotary Club at Panorama	Jerry Wilkins	2016-07-19 00:00:00Z
First Annual Tour de Lacey a Success Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 09, 2016 Kimberley Bauman, Designated Broker of Sound Advantage Realty in Olympia, Washington, a member of Gateway Rotary and the Thurston County REALTORS® Association, organized a community bike ride named the Tour de Lacey. Tour de Lacey conducted on July 9, 2016 is an organized ride that begins and ends at Huntamer Park in Lacey, Washington. The reason this fun filled ride was created was to raise much needed funds to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County and to increase awareness of the amazing parks and trails in Lacey and the surrounding areas. The National Association of REALTORS® and the Boys and Girls Clubs recently joined forces in an effort to strengthen communities and support the country’s youth. Kimberley noted that, “these two outstanding community organizations really came together to make this a great event.” Many members of Gateway Rotary and the Thurston County REALTORS® Association volunteered to help the event go smoothly. Michelle Wickett of Axia Home Loans is the current president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County and also a member of the Thurston County REALTORS® Association. Michelle was excited for the opportunity for these two organizations to join forces and provide the volunteers to make this event such a success. She was very appreciative of everyone’s participation and the monies raised for the local Boys and Girls Clubs. Jerry Wilkins, President of the Thurston County REALTORS® Association and also a Gateway Rotary member, said, “We are proud to partner with Gateway Rotary and the local Realtor® association. This partnership will have a significant impact toward providing support to the local Boys and Girls Clubs. It was really nice to see the readiness of Rotarians and REALTORS® to come out and support this initial event. We are looking forward to an even greater event next year.” Tour de Lacey also featured "Safety Town", which was a closed course for small children with balance bikes, training wheels, or simply new to riding. In "Safety Town" children learned about road safety, cycling safety and also received a helmet fitting.	First Annual Tour de Lacey a Success	Jerry Wilkins	2016-07-10 00:00:00Z
OUR MEETING LOCATION HAS MOVED!! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jul 01, 2016 The Gateway Rotary Club has changed their meeting location. Starting Wednesday, July 6th, 2016, the club will be meeting at Forrey's FORZA located at 130 Marvin Road SE, #130, Lacey, WA 98516. The location is next to Les Schwab Tires on Marvin Road. The meeting facility is in the conference room which is in the back area of the facility. The meeting time is still 7:00 am each Wednesday morning. We look forward to seeing you there.	OUR MEETING LOCATION HAS MOVED!!	Jerry Wilkins	2016-07-02 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary stuffs bags for Homeless Backpack Posted by Jerry Wilkins Over fifteen members of Gateway Rotary plus guests participated in a Homeless Backpack Bagging Party on Saturday, April 23, 2016. A few of the participants attended a early morning breakfast prior to the event. As the saying goes, “Many hands make quick work” as over 725 bags were stuffed in about an hour. Homeless Backpacks is a non-profit corporation committed to ending homelessness, by giving teens the help they need so they can focus on school, go on to graduate and become contributing citizens. Many thanks to Gateway Rotary member Corinn Wohl for organizing this event. A lot of fun was had by all.	Gateway Rotary stuffs bags for Homeless Backpack	Jerry Wilkins	2016-04-26 00:00:00Z
Kris Royal and John Ficker Join Gateway Posted on Jun 16, 2015 Gateway Inducts Two New Members! John Ficker and Kris Royal became the 98th and 99th members of Gateway Rotary this morning. John is the Executive Director of the Washington State Residential Care Council, and Dr. Kris owns the Olympia Chiropractic Center. Welcome to Rotary!	Kris Royal and John Ficker Join Gateway	Tom Carroll	2015-06-17 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotarians Pack Bags! 556 bags in 50 minutes! What a great way to spend a Saturday morning!	Gateway Rotarians Pack Bags!	Tom Carroll	2015-05-09 00:00:00Z
Len Faucher Inducted as a New Member! Membership committee member Jacque Stahl inducts Len Faucher as Gateway Rotary's newest member. Len is the Port of Olympia's Marine Terminal Director. Welcome, Len!	Len Faucher Inducted as a New Member!		2015-03-18 00:00:00Z
Welcome to Gateway Rotary - Kevin Hayward Posted on Feb 03, 2015 February 04, 2015 Gateway welcomed Kevin Hayward this morning as our newest member! Kevin is a local State Farm Insurance Agent in Lacey. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County, and he is a Partner in Education with the North Thurston Public Schools.	Welcome to Gateway Rotary - Kevin Hayward		2015-02-04 00:00:00Z
Commissioner Bud Blake Joins Gateway Rotary Posted on Jan 20, 2015 January 21, 2015 Thurston County Commissioner Bud Blake was inducted this morning as a Gateway Rotarian! The steady hands of Undersheriff (and Rotarian) Tim Braniff place a membership pin on Bud Blake's lapel. Welcome Bud!	Commissioner Bud Blake Joins Gateway Rotary		2015-01-21 00:00:00Z
Candidates Forum Turns Into Candidate Interview Posted on Oct 21, 2014 Oct. 22, 2014 - Today's Candidate Forum between 10th Congressional District candidates Joyce McDonald and Denny Heck turned into a candidate interview when Rep. Heck failed to attend. (He did send his assistant to read a letter). Doug Mah expertly set up a casual interview with the challenger Joyce McDonald using club members' questions. Today's meeting concluded this Fall's fabulous candidate forums where club members meet those running for public office and ask questions most important to them.	Candidates Forum Turns Into Candidate Interview	Jeffrey Ott	2014-10-22 00:00:00Z
DG Proctor Visits Gateway Oct. 15, 2014 - Rotary District 5020 Governor (2014-2015) made Gateway Rotary his 60th stop of his Rotary year. DG Proctor congratulated Gateway on our growth and our successes. He made special presentation of Foundation awards and recognitions (see website and the Gateway Facebook Page for photos). He left the Club on the note that next June's District Conference is in Nanaimo, BC., (June 19-21) and invited the Club to make plans on attending.	DG Proctor Visits Gateway	Jeffrey Ott	2014-10-15 00:00:00Z
New Member Jacque Stahl! Posted by Tom Carroll on Sep 02, 2014 Welcome the newest Gateway Rotarian Jacque Stahl! Jacque is Director of Marketing and Communications at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates.	New Member Jacque Stahl!	Tom Carroll	2014-09-03 00:00:00Z
New Member Mindy Owens! Posted by Tom Carroll on Aug 12, 2014 Gateway Rotary Inducts New Member Mindy Owens! Rotarian and Sponsor Patrick Davidson applauds Mindy as she is welcomed as Gateway's newest member. Mindy is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Olympia Union Gospel Mission.	New Member Mindy Owens!	Tom Carroll	2014-08-13 00:00:00Z
Gateway Inducts New Member! Posted by Tom Carroll on Jul 09, 2014 Assistant Governor Tom Carroll inducts Tom Conner as the third new member of Gateway Rotary this month. Tom is sponsored by Stephanie Rayan-Hemphill and he is the Post Adjutant for the local American Legion.	Gateway Inducts New Member!	Tom Carroll	2014-07-10 00:00:00Z
Jonathan Sprouffske Assumes Presidency Posted by Tom Carroll on Jun 30, 2014 Dr. Mike Beehler passes the responsibility for leading Gateway Rotary to Jonathan Sprouffske. Sprouffske has been preparing for the role for over 24 months, serving as Vice President and President-Elect. A partner with the law firm Connolly Tacon & Meserve, President Jonathan is excited to work with the club to increase service to the community . . . and have fun doing it!	Jonathan Sprouffske Assumes Presidency	Tom Carroll	2014-07-01 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Helps on RTTC Project Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 27, 2014 Michael Beehler, President, Gateway Rotary, along with a dozen other Gateway Rotary members, helped the Rebuilding Together Thurston County home improvement project on April 26, 2014. The weather held out nicely as the project took most of the day. Although we were tired at the end of the day, there was great satisfaction that we had helped restore the outside appearance of a home for someone that would not otherwise have been able to have it done. The homeowner was very appreciative.	Gateway Rotary Helps on RTTC Project	Jerry Wilkins	2014-04-28 00:00:00Z
Gold Star Wives Presentation Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 08, 2014 Arlene Murray of Gold Star Wives of America presented information concerning their organization to the membership meeting on April 9, 2014. Gold Star Wives is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit service organization. The charter was granted because Gold Star Wives is unique in that it is the only service organization capable of providing services to the active duty and service-connected military surviving spouses. Gateway Rotary made a contribution of $1,500 in support of their organization.	Gold Star Wives Presentation	Jerry Wilkins	2014-04-09 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Welcomes Three New Members! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 08, 2014 Club President Mike Beehler congratulated three new members as new Rotarians. Stephanie Hemphill is the Executive Director of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce, Matt Purcell owns PCI Pest Services, and Chris Valcho is starting a new engineering firm.	Gateway Rotary Welcomes Three New Members!	Jerry Wilkins	2014-04-09 00:00:00Z
Gateway Welcomes Ross Irwin as 75th Member Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 01, 2014 Sponsor Eric Rowe presents Ross Irwin with his Rotary pin. Ross is co-owner of Cabinets by Trivonna.	Gateway Welcomes Ross Irwin as 75th Member	Jerry Wilkins	2014-04-02 00:00:00Z
Doug Mah Joins Gateway Rotary Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Mar 18, 2014 Gateway Rotary welcomed Doug Mah this morning as the club's newest Rotarian at their Wednesday morning meeting at O'Blarney's Irish Pub! Doug owns Doug Mah and Associates, a business consulting firm. He previously served as Mayor of the City of Olympia and was the featured speaker at Gateway's Charter Dinner.	Doug Mah Joins Gateway Rotary	Jerry Wilkins	2014-03-19 00:00:00Z
Steve Rose is our newest member! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Mar 08, 2014 Meet Gateway Rotary's newest member, Steve Rose! Steve is the owner of Rose Training, and recently relocated to Olympia from the Cleveland area.	Steve Rose is our newest member!	Jerry Wilkins	2014-03-09 00:00:00Z
Thurston County Boys and Girls Club, Youth of Year at Gateway Rotary Posted by Michael Beehler on Feb 18, 2014 Jessica Berwick, Youth of Year from Thurston County Boys and Girls Clubs, at far right of picture, addressed the Gateway Rotary Club on Feb 19. She was present to be part of the Club Assembly on Service to our community.	Thurston County Boys and Girls Club, Youth of Year at Gateway Rotary	Michael Beehler	2014-02-19 00:00:00Z
Club Provides Support to Community Projects Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Feb 08, 2014 The Gateway Rotary Club Board of Directors recently approved the initial distribution of funds raised from the club’s golf tournament and the Brats, Brews and Bands Festival to community service projects. Funds in the amount of $7,000 were provided to the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County making Gateway Rotary Club a Presenting Sponsor. The Gateway Rotary Club was also a co-sponsor with Olympia Federal Savings Bank for the Youth of the Year for Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County competition conducted at the South Puget Sound Community College on January 31, 2014. The Gateway Rotary Club also provided a $2,500 gift to the Thurston County Rotary Water Committee (a joint committee of the nine Thurston County Rotary Clubs) to help finance a major water and sanitation project for rural villages in Guatemala. The gift will be added to the funds raised by the local Rotary Clubs annual Cool Jazz and Clean Water Event. The Gateway Rotary Club’s gift will bring the local funds to $15,000 which will be matched by Rotary District 5020 and The Rotary International Foundation to generate over $50,000 to bring clean water and sanitation projects to the Guatemalan Villages. Local Rotarians will help plan, design, and train the villagers to build and operate the systems over the next two years. Funds in the amount of $2,500 were also provided to Homeless Backpacks, an organization that is committed to ending homelessness in the local counties by giving teens the help they need so they can focus on school, go on to graduate and become contributing citizens. Mike Beehler, the President of Gateway Rotary, expressed that giving back to the community from the fundraising projects the members of the club participate in is very rewarding. He is looking forward to more successful fund raising efforts in 2014 so as to provide additional funds to more community organizations.	Club Provides Support to Community Projects	Jerry Wilkins	2014-02-09 00:00:00Z
Lisa Drainville becomes 72d Gateway Rotarian Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jan 29, 2014 Lisa Drainville is joined by her sponsor Eric Rowe as she is inducted as the newest Rotarian in the Gateway Rotary Club. Lisa is a Media Specialist with Hibu, a multinational directories and internet services company headquartered in Reading, Berkshire, UK. It has operations in the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain and a number of countries in Latin America. Lisa is the 72d member of Gateway Rotary.	Lisa Drainville becomes 72d Gateway Rotarian	Jerry Wilkins	2014-01-30 00:00:00Z
District Leadership Training Assembly Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jan 29, 2014 The Rotary District 5020 DLTA will be conducted at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria BC during March 29 to 30, 2014. This year our theme is BYOB - Build Your Overall Bench- strength. The goal is to inform and train our leaders and future leaders to work within Rotary and inspire them to build strong clubs and develop great projects. District 5020 is fortunate in having many talented trainers to assist clubs with member training and leadership development. DLTA is one of the most important events in our district, combining education, networking and idea sharing, all the while building friendships amongst members from the top of Vancouver Island all the way to the Columbia River. We welcome you to DLTA 2014 and hope it will offer you the chance to Build Your Overall Bench-strength. Visit the information portal on the District 5020 website for more information and to register. The Gateway Rotary Club will assist in registration and hotel costs up to $250 for each member.	District Leadership Training Assembly	Jerry Wilkins	2014-01-30 00:00:00Z
Another Community Leader Joins Gateway Rotary! Posted by Tom Carroll on Jan 14, 2014 New Gateway Rotary member Trudy Soucoup receives her member pin from her sponsor Tamra Marlowe. Trudy is executive director of Homes First! Formerly, Trudy was the Manager of Organizational Development at Community Youth Services. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity and HOME Consortium Citizens Advisory Committee. She's also had some stints at Harlequin Productions and Wolf Haven. Welcome Trudy!	Another Community Leader Joins Gateway Rotary!	Tom Carroll	2014-01-15 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Changing Meeting Location Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Dec 30, 2013 The success of the Gateway Rotary Club has caused a need to change meeting locations. The club now has over seventy members and although the Hawks Prairie Restaurant has been a great venue for the meeting, we have out grown the available meeting space. Effective, January 8, 2014, the meeting location is changed to O'Blarney's Irish Pub at 4411 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516 (near the corner of College and Martin Way). The meeting day and time remains the same at Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. Come join us!	Gateway Rotary Changing Meeting Location	Jerry Wilkins	2013-12-31 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Sponsors New Community-Based Rotaract Club Posted by Tom Carroll on Dec 17, 2013 Kaylee Purcell, the new President of "The (360)" Rotaract Club, receives the club charter from District Governor Pete Taylor. Gateway Rotary is the sponsoring Club, and created this new "community-based" club as an opportunity for young professionals in Thurston County to prove service to their community, while having fun! Welcome "The 360!"	Gateway Rotary Sponsors New Community-Based Rotaract Club	Tom Carroll	2013-12-18 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Donates to ShelterBox Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 21, 2013 The Gateway Rotary Club of Lacey, WA has donated more than $1,200 to support relief efforts by ShelterBox to help families left homeless by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation in the Philippines. ShelterBox is an international, Rotary-affiliated organization, which responds immediately following natural and other disasters by delivering aid boxes to those who need them. “We are incredibly appreciative of the generous donations from all of the Rotary organization,” said Tiffany Stephenson, ShelterBox USA director of communications. “Their taking immediate action makes a significant impact on our ability to bring emergency shelter and supplies to families devastated by Typhoon Haiyan as quickly as possible.” Each green ShelterBox contains the essentials a family needs to survive in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The box is tailored to the needs of a particular disaster but typically contains a tent large enough to sleep 10 people, blankets, water storage and purification equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items. With each ShelterBox costing $1,000 to fill and transport, the Gateway Rotary Club’s donation will help people displaced by the typhoon survive until more permanent housing conditions can be restored, said Mike Beehler, president of the Gateway Rotary Club. He added, “ShelterBox is one of the most efficient disaster relief organizations in the world, in part because of its connection with Rotary. Members of local Rotary clubs are on scene to assure that every ShelterBox reaches people in genuine need as quickly as possible.”	Gateway Rotary Donates to ShelterBox	Jerry Wilkins	2013-11-22 00:00:00Z
Capital Lakefair 2014 Looking for Volunteers Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 05, 2013 On November 6, 2013 Serry Barnes, Capital Lakefair 2014 President, and Bob Barnes, Capital Lakefair Executive Director presented an overview of the annual Lakefair event conducted in Olympia, WA. The 2014 Lakefair will be conducted July 16-20, 2014. This is a large community event that could use many volunteers. For additional information concerning Capital Lakefair and their volunteer opportunities, please visit their website at http://lakefair.org .	Capital Lakefair 2014 Looking for Volunteers	Jerry Wilkins	2013-11-06 00:00:00Z
Gateway Welcomes Michael Erickson As A New Rotarian!! Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Oct 29, 2013 October 30, 2013 - Gateway Rotary welcomed Mike Erickson to the club. Mike is sponsored by Al Eckroth. Mike was born and raised in Aberdeen, WA where he attended school and worked for the family business, Harbor Wholesale Foods, which was founded by his grandfather in 1923. Working for his father and an uncle, Mike and his brother represented the third generation of family ownership. Mike met his wife Janet while attending the local community college and upon graduation they married and started their family, raising two sons. They moved their families, plus fifteen employees, and the business to Tumwater, WA in 1985 as a strategic move to gain market share throughout Washington State and into Oregon. Today they have 275 employees with their headquarters in Lacey, WA and a distribution center in Roseburg, OR serving both states and northern California Read more...	Gateway Welcomes Michael Erickson As A New Rotarian!!	Jeffrey Ott	2013-10-30 00:00:00Z
Gateway Welcomes Ed Schlich as Its Newest Rotarian Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Oct 22, 2013 October 23, 2013 - Gateway welcomed Ed Schlich as its newest Rotarian. Ed was sponsored by Andrew Barkis. He was born in NYC, raised in the Bronx then Long Island before moving to South the North, NJ. Studied history at Lynchburg College, Virginia then moved into a vineyard in Virginia to make wine with a poet after college. From there, the wine guru at Windows On The World, One World Trade Center hired him as cellarmaster for the restaurant wine program overseeing 1500 wines and an inventory of 80,000 cases. After rigorous training, Ed was allowed to share the wine experience with guests in the Windows On The World restaurants. His next wine experience was with Restaurant Associates. He help to open the 4 restaurants (Sea Grill) surrounding the skating rink at Rockefeller Center, NYC. After 1.5 years in the company of Swiss Germans managing the company, he ‘fled’ to France for one year’s reprieve and stayed for 17 years in the wine world of France (Burgundy & Bordeaux). Read more...	Gateway Welcomes Ed Schlich as Its Newest Rotarian	Jeffrey Ott	2013-10-23 00:00:00Z
Gateway Sponsors New Rotaract Club: "The (360)" Posted by Amanda Carroll on Oct 17, 2013 District Governor Pete Taylor signs the form certifying "The (360)", the District's newest Rotaract Club. "The (360)" name is based on the area code encompassing Thurston County, reflects 360 degrees of inclusion and involvement, and refers to the Rotary Wheel. Very cool!	Gateway Sponsors New Rotaract Club: "The (360)"	Amanda Carroll	2013-10-18 00:00:00Z
Graeme Sackrison Inducted As 59th Member of Gateway Rotary Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Sep 17, 2013 Sept 18, 2013 - Gateway's membership drive maintains its steady pace with the induction of Graeme Sackrison. Graeme is a sixty-year Lacey resident, NTHS and WWU graduate, is retired from the Employment Security Department, and a three-term Lacey Mayor. He now works on rational environmental solutions, economic development and local education. He and his wife, Cinda, are proud great-grandparents of Oliver Graeme Mollerstuen. We look forward to Graeme's participation as a Rotarian with Gateway!	Graeme Sackrison Inducted As 59th Member of Gateway Rotary	Jeffrey Ott	2013-09-18 00:00:00Z
What Happens in Vegas... Doesn't Always Stay There Posted by Sherry Jennings on Aug 20, 2013 Aug 21, 2013- What will be the hottest new attraction in Las Vegas Spring 2014? Perry Shea!! Well, actually, it’s an exciting project that Perry Shea’s firm is working on – the world’s largest observation wheel. The High Roller observation wheel is part of Caesars Entertainment’s $550 million Linq retail/entertainment/restaurant development. Appropriately, the wheel will be 550 feet tall. Shea Carr Jewell (SCJ) is under contract to build the passenger cabin (the design and details are top secret, but Shea let us take a peek). SCJ is a fast-growing engineering and planning firm that continued to grow despite the recession and now has 40 employees in three states.	What Happens in Vegas... Doesn't Always Stay There	Sherry Jennings	2013-08-21 00:00:00Z
Thurston County Rotary Club's Events Calendar Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Aug 18, 2013 Our own Assistant District Governor, Tom Carroll, has initiated a Thurston County Rotary Club's Events Calendar that displays the major events going on within the Thurston County Rotary Clubs. Click Here to access the calendar and information or note the calendar below.	Thurston County Rotary Club's Events Calendar	Jerry Wilkins	2013-08-19 00:00:00Z
5020 District Governor Peter Taylor Visits Gateway Posted by Sherry Jennings on Aug 06, 2013 August 7, 2013 - ON THE ROAD TO WHISTLER with Peter Taylor \| 2013-14 District Governor. The DG stopped by Gateway Rotary during his "whistle stop" tour of District 5020. He presented President Mike B with his very own Whistler Whistle and showed off what was under his dress shirt. (We're not going to give it away...it's worth waiting for the surprise!) Read more...	5020 District Governor Peter Taylor Visits Gateway	Sherry Jennings	2013-08-07 00:00:00Z
Port of Olympia Commission VP Bill McGregor Presents to Gateway Posted by Sherry Jennings on Jul 23, 2013 July 24, 2013 - Port of Olympia Commission Vice President Bill McGregor presented the strategic plan for 2013-2015 and discussed projects underway. One project is dredging, cleaning up, and maintaining water depths in the lower Budd Inlet. The port is actively working to increase cargo volume. Over the next 12 years, projects will be judged according to values adopted in the strategic plan such as balancing economic development, earnings, and the environment. Read more...	Port of Olympia Commission VP Bill McGregor Presents to Gateway	Sherry Jennings	2013-07-24 00:00:00Z
Jennifer Williamson-Forster of South Sound Reading Foundation Presents to Gateway Posted by Sherry Jennings on Jul 16, 2013 July 17, 2013 - Jennifer Williamson-Forster of South Sound Reading Foundation (SSRF) serves children and families in Thurston and Mason Counties. SSRF exists to prepare children to learn, read, and succeed in school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACE). ACEs include verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as family dysfunction (e.g., incarcerated, mentally ill, or substance-abusing family member; domestic violence; or absence of a parent because of divorce or separation). A variety of social and health problems are associated with childhood exposure to ACEs. Read more...	Jennifer Williamson-Forster of South Sound Reading Foundation Presents to Gateway	Sherry Jennings	2013-07-17 00:00:00Z
Olympia Master Builders Executive Officer Laura Worf Speaks to Gateway Posted by Sherry Jennings on Jul 09, 2013 July 10, 2013 - Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Executive Officer Laura Worf discussed the important role the housing industry plays in a healthy local economy. The building industry generates good paying jobs and tax revenues for cities and counties. In 2012, the 312 homes built in Thurston County created 1107 local jobs and generated $65.8 million in local income and $11.2 million in taxes and other revenues for local governments. Those homes will continue to generate revenues year after year. Read more...	Olympia Master Builders Executive Officer Laura Worf Speaks to Gateway	Sherry Jennings	2013-07-10 00:00:00Z
Newly Installed President Mike Beehler Kicks Off New Rotary Year! Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Jul 02, 2013 July 3, 2013 - Newly minted Gateway Rotary President Mike kicked off this new 2013-2014 Rotary year with a Club Assembly focusing on the inaugural Brews, Brats, & Bands update. President Mike had the usually raucous Gateway members and guests under good control demonstrating that he did indeed listen during District Training. The BB&B is progressing well, though the committee is still looking for the club to sign up more keg sponsors. Ticket sales will be starting soon providing additional opportunities for Gateway members to engage in the event. Read more...	Newly Installed President Mike Beehler Kicks Off New Rotary Year!	Jeffrey Ott	2013-07-03 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Installs New Board Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jun 27, 2013 The Rotary Club of Gateway-Thurston County installed its new Board of Directors on June 28, 2013 during their Annual Installation Dinner. The Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 Rotary Year beginning July 1, 2013 are: President-Mike Beehler President Elect-Jonathan Sprouffske Vice President-Jerry Farmer Secretary–Sherry Jennings Treasurer-Michael Steadman Director–Eric Rowe Sergeant-at Arms–Andrew Barkis Past President-Tom Carroll Chairpersons for the upcoming year are: Administration-Debbie O’Neill Service Projects-Tami Hale Membership–Tim Scheuffele Public Relations-Jerry Wilkins Foundation-Felix Peguero During the installation Dinner the following awards and special recognition were presented: Rotarian of the Year-Al Eckroth President’s Award-Lowell Gordon Service Above Self Award-Angelique Anderson.	Gateway Rotary Installs New Board	Jerry Wilkins	2013-06-28 00:00:00Z
Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza Receives Honorary Membership to Gateway Rotary Posted by Jeffrey Ott on May 28, 2013 May 29, 2013 - Thurston County Sheriff, John Snaza, was on hand at Wednesday's meeting to speak to the club when President Tom Carroll presented the Sheriff with honorary membership to Gateway Rotary. Snaza was elected to office on January 1, 2011 after 21 years of prior service to the County. During his tenure in the department, Snaza has performed many different roles including being assigned to the Air Operations Unit and Marine Services Unit, narcotics investigations, gang activity investigation and Commander of the multi-agency Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. Sheriff Snaza joins Undersheriff Tim Braniff at Gateway. Read more...	Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza Receives Honorary Membership to Gateway Rotary	Jeffrey Ott	2013-05-29 00:00:00Z
Washington Health Benefit Exchange Information Posted by Jerry Wilkins on May 21, 2013 Mike Jackling and Nelly Kinsella of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange presented on May 22, 2013, how Washington Healthplanfinder offers small businesses a choice of health plans for employees, added convenience and important cost savings. Washington residents have a new way to find, compare and enroll in health insurance. It's called Washington Healthplanfinder, and it gives individuals, families, and small business owners the confidence to choose the plan that best fits their needs and their budget. Washington Healthplanfinder offers: apples-to-apples comparisons of health insurance plans; financial help to pay for copays and premiums; and expert customer support online, by phone, or in-person through a local organization, insurance broker or agent. Go to http://wahealthplanfinder.org/ for additional information.	Washington Health Benefit Exchange Information	Jerry Wilkins	2013-05-22 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Golf Tournament a Success! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on May 16, 2013 The Gateway Rotary Club raised nearly $7,000 during their annual charity golf tournament conducted on May 17, 2013. The weather held out for a great day of enjoyment on the Links Course at The Golf Course at Hawks Prairie. The overall winning team for the tournament included Jack Feeney, Chris Johns, Jeff Feeney and Chad Poundstone. In second place were the team of Larry Linn, Peter Watson, Ed Preston and Don Preston. The longest drive winners were Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza for the men and Tami Hale for the women. Closest to the hole on the designated par three holes were Alex Christiansen for the men and Tami Hale for the women. Winners of the Gateway Rotary Cup were the team (Scott Bush, Bob Black, Phil Kiss, Ray Harvey) from the Gig Harbor-Midday Rotary Club. The Gateway Rotary Club team (Jerry Wilkins, Lowell Gordon, Joe Vaccaro, Joe Belmonte) was in second place and the South Puget Sound Club team (Bob Lovely, Dan Yerrington, Gary Stoskopf, Bob Perry) came in third. The success of this club fundraiser was due to the generous support of the many sponsors and golfers and resounding thanks goes out to all of them. The opportunity for the Gateway Rotary Club to continue to support many community organizations from funds raised during these events is very much appreciated.	Gateway Rotary Golf Tournament a Success!	Jerry Wilkins	2013-05-17 00:00:00Z
Coats Collected for the Clothing Bank Posted by Joan Keller on May 07, 2013 Al, Joan, Mike and Brian loading the donated coats May 8, 2013 - Gateway Rotarians are asked to "clean out their closets" each fall to provide warm clothing for the Clothing Bank at Sacred Heart Church. This bank provides clothing to all who are in need. Last year, the Clothing Bank ran out of warm clothing for children, and asked us if we could help - and Gateway Rotarians stepped up to the plate; however, even on sale and in a mid-priced clothing store, young people's coats cost upwards of $60.00 each! Read more...	Coats Collected for the Clothing Bank	Joan Keller	2013-05-08 00:00:00Z
Amber Smith of LOTT Clean Water Alliance Speaks to Gateway Rotary Posted by Jeffrey Ott on May 07, 2013 May 8, 2013 - Amber Smith from the the LOTT Clean Water Alliance spoke to the club about the centers many different programs and offerings. Located at 500 Adams Street NE, in downtown Olympia, LOTT is a non-profit corporation created for the management of wastewater in the urban areas of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County (LOTT). LOTT is responsible for wastewater treatment, reclaimed water production and long-range planning. In addition, LOTT also provides community education on the use and conservation of water through its many weekend activities and programs directed to school age children. LOTT has a new facility that includes the new Wet Science Center. Check out LOTT and the Science Center your next trip into town!	Amber Smith of LOTT Clean Water Alliance Speaks to Gateway Rotary	Jeffrey Ott	2013-05-08 00:00:00Z
Gateway Inducts School Superintendent as Honorary Member Posted by Tom Carroll on Apr 23, 2013 April 24: Gateway Rotary President Tom Carroll inducted North Thurston School District Superintendent Raj Manhas as an Honorary Member of Gateway Rotary Club. Carroll praised the Superintendent on the performance of the school district since he assumed the leadership position, and said the Club was committed to supporting the school district and the children being served.	Gateway Inducts School Superintendent as Honorary Member	Tom Carroll	2013-04-24 00:00:00Z
Thurston County Food Bank Executive Director - Robert Coit Posted by Sherry Jennings on Apr 16, 2013 April 17, 2013 - “Each year 40% of the food produced in America ends up in the landfill,” said Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB) Executive Director Robert Coit. On average, Americans throw away 20 pounds of food each month, which amounts to about $2,275 a year for a family of four. Coit advocated breaking our wasteful habits and donating the money we save to help families in need. Coit added, “We may not end poverty, but we could end hunger in our community.” Coit reminded Gateway Rotarians that meeting our community’s need for food includes collecting perishable food as well as non-perishable canned and boxed foods. To better serve those in need, TCFB expanded its infrastructure to collect, package, and redistribute nutritious fresh food from restaurants and grocery stores in 2012. TCFB made an investment in a warehouse so food can be purchased in larger quantities for better savings. Coit noted that anyone can be a hero by donating a 37¢ can of food and giving back to the community. But don’t forget that people need fresh fruits and vegetables for balanced nutrition. TCFB needs cash donations to pay for programs to purchase food to fill the gaps from food drives and for efficient storage and distribution operations.	Thurston County Food Bank Executive Director - Robert Coit	Sherry Jennings	2013-04-17 00:00:00Z
Gateway President Ditches Dawgs for Ducks Posted by Sherry Jennings on Apr 09, 2013 *April 10, 2013 - BREAKING:* Stunned Gateway Rotarians watched as President Tom Carroll clutched his new favorite mascot and announced that he will now wear nothing but Nikes. Members immediately passed a motion that Carroll must also wear pants.	Gateway President Ditches Dawgs for Ducks	Sherry Jennings	2013-04-10 00:00:00Z
Nisqually Nature Center Exec Director - Daniel Hull Posted by Sherry Jennings on Apr 09, 2013 April 10, 2013 - The Nisqually Reach Nature Center at Luhr Beach offers environmental education about the Nisqually Basin estuary ecosystem. In partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US Geological Survey, and the Nisqually Indian Tribe, the Center conducts research to seek answers to questions about stewardship and management of the basin’s natural resources. The Center provides education to the general public about managing groundwater runoff and ensuring the health of the ecosystem’s native species, especially economically important fish and shellfish (think delicious Salmon and Spot Prawns). Outreach to schools in Thurston County and beyond includes supplemental classroom, laboratory, and field trip opportunities. The Nisqually Reach Nature Center is a nonprofit organization that welcomes public support and membership. Consider a donation or volunteering.	Nisqually Nature Center Exec Director - Daniel Hull	Sherry Jennings	2013-04-10 00:00:00Z
Gateway Welcomes Back Angelique Anderson Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Mar 19, 2013 March 20, 2013 - Today Gateway welcomes back Angelique Anderson to the club. Angelique had to leave several months ago due to work commitments. Fortunately for us, they've changed again and she is now able to rejoin us. Angelique is the manager of a distribution operations center for medical supplies. She is responsible for a large number of employees and the entire center. The warehouse is located in Hawks Prairie. Next time you see Angelique, welcome her back! Membership Chair Melissa Sasser (left) Reintroduces Angelique to Gateway	Gateway Welcomes Back Angelique Anderson	Jeffrey Ott	2013-03-20 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary's 2013-14 Board and Committee chairs Posted by Michael Beehler on Mar 04, 2013 Gateway Rotary's leadership team is now complete for the 2013-14 year. In addition to the elected positions of President, Mike Beehler; President Elect, Jonathan Sprouffske; Vice-President, Jerry Farmer; Secretary, Sherry Jennings; Treasurer, Michael Steadman; Director- New Generations, Eric Rowe; and Sergeant at Arms, Andrew Barkis, we now have our committee chair roster. Chairs for the following committees are: Adminstration- Debbie O'Neill; Foundation- Felix Peguero; Membership- Tim Scheuffele; Public Relations- Jerry Wilkins; and Service- Tami Hale. The 2013-14 Board will be meeting soon to plan the coming year, develop a budget, and broaden the involvement of all Gateway Rotarians in service to and with our community.	Gateway Rotary's 2013-14 Board and Committee chairs	Michael Beehler	2013-03-05 00:00:00Z
Gateway Welcomes 50th Member!! Posted by Sherry Jennings on Feb 19, 2013 February 20, 2013 - Gateway Rotary reached a milestone today by inducting its 50th member. Amanda Carroll was sponsored by her father and current club President Tom Carroll. Tom is the 1st member of Gateway Rotary who piloted its charter in September 2011. Amanda is not only Gateway's newest member, but also our youngest at age 23. She brings diversity in her perspectives and knowledge from her vocation in Information Technology. Read more...	Gateway Welcomes 50th Member!!	Sherry Jennings	2013-02-20 00:00:00Z
New Gateway Member - Curt Vaniman Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Feb 12, 2013 February 13, 2013 - Gateway Rotary inducted it's 49th new member, Curt Vaniman. Curt (a graduate of Western Washington) is a Senior Benefits Advisor at GHB Inc. in Olympia, working with employers in managing their employee benefits programs. In addition, he helps individuals and families with their health, life and disability coverage needs. Curt holds the designation of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). Curt has over 22 years of industry experience, including 10+ years at Regence BlueShield as a Major Accounts Manager and Senior Sales Executive. Read more...	New Gateway Member - Curt Vaniman	Jeffrey Ott	2013-02-13 00:00:00Z
Meet Gateway's Newest Rotarian - Brian Tarrance! Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Jan 29, 2013 January 30, 2013 - On Wednesday, Brian officially joined the Gateway Rotary club. Sponsored by Al Eckroth, Brian is assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). He currently holds the position of Installation Director of Occupational Safety & Health. His last assignment was as the Regional South Safety Director, Kandahar, Afghanistan Brian began his safety career in 1992 as a safety intern with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health Ed. Department. He has held positions in Operational Safety, Industrial Safety, Tactical Safety, and Base Operations Safety. He has held safety staff positions with DoD organizations such as the 10TH Mountain Division , Fort Drum NY, 2nd Infantry Division S. Korea, the 20th Special Forces Group ABN, the 82nd Airborne Div., The 377th Theater Sustainment Command Joint Navy Air Station, and the 1st Cavalry Division. He has worked as a Safety Manager, a Safety Coordinator, and a Safety Intern for private organizations such as the American Cast Iron and Pipe Company, Alloy and Metal Processors Inc., Associated Grocers of the South Inc., and Galbraith Inc. Born in Birmingham, Al., Brian graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial Technology, and Occupational Health and Safety. Brian is also a graduate of the Army Management Staff College located at Fort Belvoir, Va. Brian is married to Jeciel and he has two sons and one daughter, Aaron age 5, Gabriel age 3, and Arielle age 2. Please welcome Brian to Gateway Rotary the next time you see him!	Meet Gateway's Newest Rotarian - Brian Tarrance!	Jeffrey Ott	2013-01-30 00:00:00Z
Britt Smith: LeMay-America's Car Museum Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Jan 15, 2013 Britt Smith from the America's Car Museum met the Gateway Rotary Club on Wednesday, January 16. The 165,000 square foot facility in Tacoma, next to the Tacoma Dome, houses over 350 of the LeMay's car collection that at one time included over 3,500 automobiles. The facility includes a 3.5 acre show field, galleries, a banquet hall, meeting space, car storage, a cafe, and administrative offices. Cars are rotated through the display continuously and special shows appear regularly. Currently several cars from the Indianapolis 500 museum are on exhibit but will soon make way for a collection from NASCAR. Read more...	Britt Smith: LeMay-America's Car Museum	Jeffrey Ott	2013-01-16 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Elects New Board of Directors! Posted by Tom Carroll on Dec 06, 2012 At the December 5th Annual Meeting the club unanimously elected the following members to the 2013-14 Board of Directors: President Elect: Jonathan Sprouffske Vice President: Jerry Farmer Secretary: Melissa Sasser Treasurer: Mike Stedman Director: Sherry Jennings Incoming President Mike Beehler will lead this new team in planning activities for the 2013-14 Rotary Year. Congratulations to all!	Gateway Rotary Elects New Board of Directors!	Tom Carroll	2012-12-07 00:00:00Z
TOGETHER! Champions for Kids Celebration Posted by Glenn Cramer on Dec 04, 2012 Gateway Rotary is proud to participate in the TOGETHER! annual Champions for Kids dinner, 5:30 pm, on March 11, 2013 at Saint Martin's University, Marcus Pavilion. TOGETHER! has been serving the residents of Thurston County since 1989 with youth violence and substance abuse prevention activities. The Champions for Kids Celebration is an annual event in which TOGETHER! and its community partners recognize those individuals in our community who go above and beyond in their dedication to youth and children. TOGETHER! been celebrating the community's Champions for Kids each winter since 2002! Champions are individuals who help us make our community one in which children and youth are supported, healthy, safe and valued. They provide a direct service to youth, are a positive role model, volunteer or exhibit a dedication beyond their employment. Gateway Rotary has submitted Lowell Gordon as an individual to be recognized as a Champion who has made a positive difference to kids. Gateway Rotary has committed to filling two to three tables of our club members in recognizing Lowell for his contributions. The cost is $50 per person. Please let Jerry Wilkins know if you intend to attend the event and the number. You can provide him a check made out to Gateway Rotary to ensure a place at the event. Payments can be consolidated to TOGETHER!. You can contact Glen Cramer or Jerry Wilkins for additional information.	TOGETHER! Champions for Kids Celebration	Glenn Cramer	2012-12-05 00:00:00Z
John Pearce - Thurston Public Power Initiative Posted by Sherry Jennings on Oct 09, 2012 - John Pearce, Chairman of the Thurston Public Power Initiative presented the grassroots group’s perspectives on the benefits of choice for electric power generation and distribution. Signatures from 15,000 people were obtained to get this issue on the November ballot. You will receive your mail-in ballot shortly. The purpose of the initiative is to give the Thurston PUD the authority to create publicly funded competition to the current private service provider (PSE). For more resources and information, visit www.thurstonpublicpower.org/resources. If you want to ask John a question, he can be reached by email info@thurstonpublicpower.org .	John Pearce - Thurston Public Power Initiative	Sherry Jennings	2012-10-10 00:00:00Z
Kerensa Mabwa - GRuB Community Outreach Posted by Sherry Jennings on Oct 02, 2012 October 3, 2012 - Speaker Kerensa Mabwa leads GRuB’s community outreach, fundraising, and volunteer coordination. She is passionate about gardening, sustainable and accessible fresh food, and building relationships in the community. Kerensa discussed the importance of engaging youth in hands-on gardening projects to help them find their own passions and talents. Benefits of GRuB’s youth and school initiatives include educating PreK-12 students about where food comes from. Youth programs evolved from GRuB’s senior projects and continue to inspire intergenerational cooperation and community service. Kitchen Garden Projects help lower-income people prepare and nurture their own backyard and community gardens. Gateway Rotary expressed thanks to Kerensa and GRuB for providing opportunities to all community members to enjoy local, affordable, fresh produce. If you haven’t yet visited GRuB’s new farm or if you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact Karensa at 360-753-5522. The farm is at 2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia and their website is www.goodgrub.org	Kerensa Mabwa - GRuB Community Outreach	Sherry Jennings	2012-10-03 00:00:00Z
District Governor Judy Byron Visits Gateway Rotary Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Sep 25, 2012 September 26, 2012 - District Governor Judy Byron (District 5020) visited Gateway Rotary this morning. Bryon, a resident of Sidney, BC (Vancouver Island), became a Rotarian through her experiences in the Rotary Group Study Exchange program to India in 1998. She has been active in Rotary ever since. Of particular interest to certain members of Gateway, DG Byron retired as a Program Officer of the Correctional Services of Canada after 23 years of working with the incarcerated male offenders. Her soft spoken presentation did not reflect a stereotype of someone used to working within that area of occupation! (Strangely, this too was observed by some... Like, how would they know?!) DG Byron congratulated Gateway Rotary on being a 100% Paul Harris Club, as three members were recognized today (see the September Photo Album off the homepage). Further she reflected on the importance of individual clubs to drive Rotary - as grass roots approach - as opposed to one mandated by the District. Byron also talked about the importance of the New Generations program and of attracting new members. She noted this was apparently not the case for Gateway, but that the District's Membership Chair was Jerry Obendorf, just up the road in Shelton. At the end of her presentation, DG Byron thank Gateway to be the only club that has asked her to join their club What would be more fun that that? Thank you, DG Byron, for the visit. We look forward to your return!	District Governor Judy Byron Visits Gateway Rotary	Jeffrey Ott	2012-09-26 00:00:00Z
Thurston County Commissioner Candidate - Andrew Barkis Posted by Jeffrey Ott on Sep 18, 2012 Sept. 19, 2012 - Thurston County Commissioner candidate, Andrew Barkis (R), spoke to the Gateway Rotary Club this morning. This is the first of what club President Tom Carroll introduced as an opportunity for political candidates to speak to our Rotary Club. Literally and figuratively speaking under the Rotary 4-Way Test, Barkis introduced himself and his campaign as the candidate interested in supporting Thurston County home and small business owners and correcting what he believes is the failings of the current commissioner . Read more...	Thurston County Commissioner Candidate - Andrew Barkis	Jeffrey Ott	2012-09-19 00:00:00Z
Founder of TVW and Congressional Candidate Denny Heck Posted by Melissa Sasser on Sep 06, 2012 Denny Heck, founder of TVW and Congressional Candidate spoke about the collective efforts and drive for starting TVW (Washington’s public affairs network) on September 5^th. Rotarians in attendance learned of the struggles that were surpassed in establishing Washington State’s equivalent of C-SPAN and enjoyed stories about the various persons Mr. Heck interviewed during his career. A truly enlightening as well as engaging talk for all that attended. If you missed this meeting you can view the video at: http://vimeo.com/48931144.	Founder of TVW and Congressional Candidate Denny Heck	Melissa Sasser	2012-09-07 00:00:00Z
Healing Hearts Ranch / HeartStrides Posted by Melissa Sasser on Aug 28, 2012 On August 29th Heather Daley and Kristy Dees spoke to our group about HeartStrides Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship at Healing Hearts Ranch. Personal stories were shared allowing an understanding of how this non-profit program came to our area. Those who attended learned about this incredible program that offers great developmental opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. If you missed this meeting you can view the video at: http://vimeo.com/48861670. Or, if you would like more information about this non-profit visit: http://www.healingheartsranch.info/.	Healing Hearts Ranch / HeartStrides	Melissa Sasser	2012-08-29 00:00:00Z
Warrior Transition Battalion Eases Suffering Posted by Tom Carroll on Aug 21, 2012 Woody Stone, Outreach Coordinator for Warrior Transition Battalion JBLM spoke about the Warrior Transition Battalion on August 22. Rotarians were enlightened to this intensive program that helps our injured soldiers’ transition back to active duty or into civilian life. Mr. Stone shared information on both the national and local level advising of the efforts employed by physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and family members which assure the needs of those who have been injured while serving our country are being met. It was an incredible opportunity to learn how those who have given so much in their efforts to protect and defend our country are being cared for and helped as they recover and move forward with their future endeavors.	Warrior Transition Battalion Eases Suffering	Tom Carroll	2012-08-22 00:00:00Z
County Auditor Kim Wyman Discusses Fall Election Cycle Posted by Tom Carroll on Aug 14, 2012 Thurston County Auditor (and Lacey Rotarian) Kim Wyman provided the club with an overview of the numerous state and local races facing voters this Fall, as well as the significant number of the issues on the ballot. She answered questions regarding the election process and how election officials ensure the voting process is fair and accurate.	County Auditor Kim Wyman Discusses Fall Election Cycle	Tom Carroll	2012-08-15 00:00:00Z
Rotary Point Park Update Posted by Tom Carroll on Jul 31, 2012 Bob Lovely gave a presentation on Rotary Point and how Gateway Rotarians can become involved with the project. A new paver for Gateway Rotary has been constructed and will be placed in the next few weeks.	Rotary Point Park Update	Tom Carroll	2012-08-01 00:00:00Z
Gateway Summer BBQ a Huge Success Posted by Tom Carroll on Jul 26, 2012 Gateway Rotarians celebrated the Summer in style at the the Carroll's cabin BBQ. 34 people attended, including 15 club members.	Gateway Summer BBQ a Huge Success	Tom Carroll	2012-07-27 00:00:00Z
Nicole Hill, Nisqually Land Trust Posted by Tom Carroll on Jul 24, 2012 Nisqually Land Trust Conservation Project Manager (and Tumwater City Councilperson) Nicole Hill explained the history and purpose of the Nisqually Land Trust. The Trust acquires and manages critical lands to permanently protect the water, wildlife, natural areas, and scenic vistas of the Nisqually River watershed. The Nisqually Land Trust was established in 1989 to protect wildlife habitat threatened by the consequences of rapid population growth. Today it conserves and restores over 3,400 acres in the Nisqually watershed.	Nicole Hill, Nisqually Land Trust	Tom Carroll	2012-07-25 00:00:00Z
Jon Tunheim, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney, guest speaker at April 11, 2012 meeting Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Apr 11, 2012 Jon Tunheim, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney, presented the programs his office has undertaken to address community concerns to include gang violence, spouse and child abuse issues and drug and alcohol remedial programs. Read more...	Jon Tunheim, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney, guest speaker at April 11, 2012 meeting	Jerry Wilkins	2012-04-12 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Committee Members Posted by Jonathan Sprouffske on Apr 09, 2012 Displayed here are the Gateway Rotary Committees and the club members that have signed up to participate in each respective area. Read more...	Gateway Rotary Committee Members	Jonathan Sprouffske	2012-04-10 00:00:00Z
Gateway Adopts Homeless Backpacks! Posted by Joan Keller on Apr 07, 2012 Our club has decided to adopt the "Homeless Backpacks" organiation as our support to the local community. Kelly Wilson from that organization visited our meeting this morning, and outlined some of the tasks we can volunteer for. Of course, individuals can always donate money, as well, if they prefer. A sign up sheet was distributed, and twenty of our members signed up to help out! Good Job everyone! I will be getting together with Kelly and we will schedule a work party very soon. Kelly indicated she needs shoppers, packers to stuff sacks for lunches, maintenance and yard work for the house they use for storing and packing, and many more opportunities for club members, including delivering sacks to local middle schools and high schools. Additionally, our Club will have a place on their Board of Directors. This is really an exciting time for our Club! The Service Projects Committee will be brainstorming how we can raise funds for Homeless Backpacks - stay tuned!	Gateway Adopts Homeless Backpacks!	Joan Keller	2012-04-08 00:00:00Z
Scott Spence, Lacey City Manager Posted by Michael Beehler on Feb 01, 2012 Scott Spence made his debut as a Gateway Rotary speaker (we assume he will return) on Feb 1. Scott summarized the achievements, challenges, and future facing Lacey. Plans to improve the flow of traffic off I-5, internal traffic flow within the City, efforts to improve City service in the midst of difficult financial environment, and annexation, water rights, and tax-based revenue contrainsts symbolized his presentation. Scott, formerly Assistant City Manager until Aug, 2011 was a hit with the Gateway Rotarians and will surely be asked back periodically to keep the Club informed on Lacey issues.	Scott Spence, Lacey City Manager	Michael Beehler	2012-02-02 00:00:00Z
Mike Wessels speaks on Lacey Library services Posted by Michael Beehler on Jan 17, 2012 Mike spoke about the range and depth of library services delivered by the Lacey Library, the role of the Timberland Library system in delivering service throughout SW Washington, and how the system is continuing to remain effective in their interaction with the various community's served. He shared the many services one ordinarily doesn't connect with library service, but that are available to us in our own community. An obviously enthusiastic believer in reading and literacy, Mike charged up the room with his personality and love of what he does as a staff member of the Timberland Library in our community.	Mike Wessels speaks on Lacey Library services	Michael Beehler	2012-01-18 00:00:00Z
Dr. Raj Manhas is speaker at Jan 4th meeting Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Jan 03, 2012 Dr. Raj Manhas, Superintendent of North Thurston Public School District, presented an update on the trends and accomplishments of the School District. The results of students and teachers working together is apparent in the student achievement scores released in August by the state. While their reading and writing student scores continue to meet or surpass the state, he noted recent significant gains this year in math and science. Dr. Manhas updated the audience on the current financial status of the School District and reviewed the financial considerations that make up the upcoming levy proposal. North Thurston Public Schools are facing an estimated reduction of more than $6 million in state and federal funding over the next two years. The 2011-17 Capital Facilities Plan projects enrollment to be 17,745 in 2020 and nearly 20,000 by 2031. The local levy is 22% of the district operating budget and supports comprehensive educational programs and helps pay for teachers. The NTSD Board approved a 4-year, $128 million replacement levy ballot measure for February 14, 2012.	Dr. Raj Manhas is speaker at Jan 4th meeting	Jerry Wilkins	2012-01-04 00:00:00Z
Donate to the Rotary Foundation! Posted by Tom Carroll on Dec 21, 2011 Please remember to always consider a donation to the Rotary Foundation. Your contribution, added to the contributions of fellow Rotarians worldwide, will bring real change to people in need. Your tax-deductible gift counts toward your Paul Harris Fellowship, which recognizes your commitment to helping others. What a great way to demonstrate the spirit of this holiday season. Simply log into the Rotary International site and make an online payment. If you have questions, please contact Shawn Lewis or Tom Carroll for details.	Donate to the Rotary Foundation!	Tom Carroll	2011-12-22 00:00:00Z
Port Commission President Bill McGregor Posted by Tom Carroll on Dec 20, 2011 Port of Olympia President Bill McGregor was the featured speaker at Gateway Rotary's meeting on December 21st. Bill described the Port's responsibilities and how the Port impacts the region.	Port Commission President Bill McGregor	Tom Carroll	2011-12-21 00:00:00Z
State Superintendent Randy Dorn Speaks to Gateway Rotary Posted by Tom Carroll on Dec 14, 2011 Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn spoke to Gateway Rotarians on Wednesday, December14, and shared his perspectives on the challenges of funding public education in the State of Washington.	State Superintendent Randy Dorn Speaks to Gateway Rotary	Tom Carroll	2011-12-15 00:00:00Z
District Governor Visit Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Dec 06, 2011 The District 5020 Governor, David Stocks was the speaker on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. This was his first formal visit to our club since we have been chartered. The Governor shared his views regarding the true purposes of Rotary, and how each of us can use Rotary as a mechanism to achieve real change in the world.	District Governor Visit	Jerry Wilkins	2011-12-07 00:00:00Z
Mark Your Calendars! Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Nov 29, 2011 Dec. 7 and Dec. 14: Please remember to drop off cash or gifts for our 3 “adopted” families for the South Sound Family Support Center. Joan Keller, Community Service Committee, will be collecting the gifts on December 7 and again on December 14. THANK YOU!	Mark Your Calendars!	Jerry Wilkins	2011-11-30 00:00:00Z
First Fireside Posted by Louise Robbins on Nov 29, 2011 GATEWAY ROTARY FIRESIDE Gateway Rotary's first Fireside will be on Friday, December 9, from 5:30 to 7:30, at Mike and Louise Robbins' house. Their address is 4337 Sinclair Loop NE, Lacey. Please call Mike or Louise at 918-8763 if directions are needed. Munchies and soft drinks will be provided but BYOB! A Fireside is intended to give Rotarians an opportunity to meet informally for a relaxing evening of fellowship, food and drink. We will be able to get acquainted with each other and match faces to names. Please RSVP with a phone call or send e-mail to Louise at louise.robbins@comcast.net or Mike at mike.robbins1@comcast.net. We look forward to seeing you!	First Fireside	Louise Robbins	2011-11-30 00:00:00Z
Community Service Project Posted by Louise Robbins on Nov 29, 2011 Community Service Project For the FIRST Community Service Project of the Gateway Rotary Club, we have agreed to adopt three families from the South Sound Family Support Center. Joan Keller has provided a list of "Wants and Needs" for each of the family members. If you are not able to shop, cash is always welcome! Joan will pick up donated gifts at the Gateway Rotary morning meetings on December 7th and 14th and will deliver the gifts to the Family Support Center. Thanks to all who have already generously signed up to bring a gift or donate cash. If you wish to help, bring your gifts to the our next meeting. Contact Joan Keller if you have any questions at 360-791-3507.	Community Service Project	Louise Robbins	2011-11-30 00:00:00Z
Good Time was had by All Posted by Kelli Hegsted on Oct 05, 2011 The Charter Members and Guests celebrated on October 5, 2011. We had close to 90 rotarians and guests come together to honor our club and celebrate our charter. Special guests included District Governor David Stocks and wife Frances, ADG Bruce Stuwe and wife Dwan, Olympia Mayor Doug Mah, District Governor Nominee Pete Taylor, along with numerous past District Governors and Assistant District Governors. Clubs that were represented included Tumwater, West Olympia, Olympia. Capital Centennial, Lacey, South Puget Sound, Hawks Prairie, Centralia, North Mason, Tacoma 8, Longview, Skookum, and Gig Harbor. (If I missed any it was truly an oversight). A BIG thank you goes out to everyone that attended. It was fun! Read more...	Good Time was had by All	Kelli Hegsted	2011-10-06 00:00:00Z
Supply Wish List Posted by Kelli Hegsted on Sep 17, 2011 Now that we are officially Chartered we have a Wish List of items we need as a club. Some have already been ordered, while others have not. Please see the list below. If you can help us with any of these, or money to help cover our expenses we would appreciate it very much. Read more...	Supply Wish List	Kelli Hegsted	2011-09-18 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Chartered Sept 15, 2011 Posted by Tom Carroll on Sep 15, 2011 The Rotary Club of Gateway-North Thurston, Washington, USA has been accepted into membership of Rotary International as of 15 September 2011!	Gateway Rotary Chartered Sept 15, 2011	Tom Carroll	2011-09-16 00:00:00Z
Quote of the Week - Who Said It? Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Aug 14, 2011 We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. Read more...	Quote of the Week - Who Said It?	Jerry Wilkins	2011-08-15 00:00:00Z
Thought for the Week - Who Said It? Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Aug 14, 2011 An optimist is the human personification of spring. Read more...	Thought for the Week - Who Said It?	Jerry Wilkins	2011-08-15 00:00:00Z
Gateway Rotary Club Initial Meeting - August 10, 2011 Posted by Jerry Wilkins on Aug 14, 2011 The Rotary Club of Gateway - North Thurston County conducted their organizing meeting on August 10, 2011 at the Hawks Prairie Restaurant in Lacey, Washington with 23 prospective members in attendance. Meetings are every Wednesday morning at 7:00 am. After the club adopted the recommended Rotary International constitution and bylaws, a slate of officers were elected. Board members are: President Tom Carroll; Vice President Mike Beehler; Secretary Mike Robbins; Treasurer Jerry Wilkins, and Director Kelli Hegsted. District Governor David Stocks granted the new club provisional status on August 12^th. President Tom Carroll is enthusiastic about the community’s interest in a new Rotary morning club. At the August 10 meeting, Carroll described the concept of the Rotary Club of Gateway - North Thurston County, explaining that the club will be a gateway for younger business professionals to become Rotarians; a gateway for younger Rotarians to assume club leadership; a gateway for minorities to join Rotary and diversify membership; a gateway for Thurston County youth to have a better life; and a gateway for businesses within the Gateway Development Area to participate in Rotary.	Gateway Rotary Club Initial Meeting - August 10, 2011	Jerry Wilkins	2011-08-15 00:00:00Z