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Viking Tour 2019

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

PHILANTHROPY BIKE RIDE / POULSBO, WA

Get ready to trim your beard and shave your legs...

The Viking Tour is a group ride on the Kitsap Peninsula which will take place on Sunday, May 19th, 2019.

The tour starts and finishes in historic Poulsbo, “Little Norway” at 9 a.m., and is held during the iconic VikingFest carnival and festival. The ride has three different lengths for all riding levels: the “Odin”: a ~60-mile journey featuring nearly 4,000ft of climbing. The “Thor”: a ~30-mile ride with a few less hills for those looking to have a bit of fun with a little less challenge and the "Freyja": a ~15-mile relaxing ride where you can enjoy yourself without breaking too much of a sweat.

The Viking Tour is meant to be whatever you make of it. Do it for fun, do it to challenge your personal best or do it to win! Whatever your intent, you’ll be glad you came! We encourage professionals, amateurs, recreational riders, clubs & cycling teams to participate. It’s time for all Vikings to trim your beards, shave your legs and get ready to ride. All profits from the Viking Tour support ongoing efforts of the Poulsbo Rotary Club.

Date: Sunday, May 19th, 2019
Check-in Time: 7am-9:30am
Location: Centennial Park, 19250 7th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Cost: $50 (all routes)
Start Time: 9am
Support: Rest Stops, Mechanics, Medics
Activities: Vendor Village, Beer Garden, Lunch, Music

Follow this link to register or find more information.

Meeting Highlights, May 10, 2019

Posted on May 10, 2019

Important Announcements

1. Jim Moore’s memorial service is tomorrow at the Village Green in Kingston at 11am
2. There is now power to Morrow Manor!
3. Mc needs a home for six days. June 1-6. Three families needed. Brenda is doing 1-2, Mary and Joe are doing 3-4, Still need 5th6th to be covered. Call Dan Weeden.
4. Saturday May 18 there is a come hang out and give people their registrations for Viking Tour at Sound Brewery from 5-9
5. More volunteers needed for Viking Tour. See Joe Hulsey. (Note: Park for the event at the Drs Clinic)

Devyn Newcombe awarded Paul and Debra Vaughan the Viking Spirit Award for their work on the Inclusive All-Access Park project. They have been navigating government and the community and doing a great job.

Children of the Nations: Serving the Eyes of the Poor

Presentation by Jim Barker, Paul Kremer, and Martha Lee

Paul met Joe Hulsey at a party last summer. Joe and Meredith talked to him and found out that he travels to the Dominican Republic to help people with their eye troubles. Joe and Meredith suggested that they come to Rotary for some money. They did. We helped.

Jim is from Ballard and a member of the Silverdale Rotary. He has been with Children of the Nations for 3 years.

Their project is called “Serving the eyes of the poor.”

Children of the Nations collects the money we gave and gives it to the Drs to spend on eye care. They go every year with about 20 people to a little village called Bahahona.

Dr Kremer is a cornea specialist that studied at the UW.

Jim Barker, Paul Kremer, and Martha Lee

Dr Leen is a glaucoma specialist that went to Brown.

They have worked together for 20 years. They started doing eye surgery in the DR about 8 years ago. They noticed while there that no one had on glasses.

They take a flight from Miami, a six-hour bus ride out into the county and then drag suitcases full of supplies into the village and clinic. The village is very poor and they farm bananas and sugar cane. Many residents are Haitian refugees. There are many people there about 40 years old that are totally blind. This is due to living close to the equator and getting too many UV rays. It is also due to poor nutrition and healthcare.

The locals come to the clinic. Not sure how they get there, walk, moped?? Lots come. They line up and the doctor’s interview and choose who they will operate on. In the same day they do about ten operations. They people leave being able to see again. The cataracts are often black or white when they are removed. As a comparison the US cataracts are the color of iced tea.

At first the operating room was the size of a large closet. Now the clinic has a second floor and is a lot better.

Two years ago they decided to bring glasses with them. They found an online supplier and can get them for $6/pair for prescription and $1 for readers. They literally haul them in suitcases to the DR. Up trails and everything. They have a borrowed eye prescription tester that they use. It is rudimentary but works OK. It only has a battery life of 3-4 hours. And when it rains it is fogged up and hard to read. When the battery dies they have to go back to the clinic, charge it up and start out again. However, sometimes the clinic loses power. When this happens they simply put different glasses on people and ask if it is better or worse. Crazy. They made the mistake of bringing too many adult size glasses and not enough kids. They will correct that this year.

Children of the Nations hires a translator since most speak Spanish or French Creole.

Tim Nichols

They see the children at the local school which is just a roof, but yet the nicest structure in town. All the children want glasses and are sad when they don’t need them. The teachers are super happy to get them too. They can see the text books that they teach from.

Since the kids aren’t literate they use a tumbling E chart. They simply point up down right left. The children that get glasses are thrilled to be able to finally see the leaves on the trees.

Dr Kremer worked on Poulsbo Rotary President Tim Nichols’s eyes. He was a great surgeon that gave him a teddy bear to hug. They had some technical issues that day and Tim said the Dr was very calm and Tim really appreciated the Bear.

Viking Tour Update

We have 240 riders. Last week we had 224. Spread the word.

There will be a poker run. Prizes are 1st: Jersey, 2nd a sweet drinking horn, and 3rd, a t-shirt.

Bonus material: Fine Master Gaston

Gaston fined people who like beer: Jim Schlacter, Dan Ryan and Gary Nakamura
Gaston fined people who have tattoos: Devon, David and Rob Thomas
Gaston fined people who had fun shirts: Dan Weeden, Chuck, Tonya, Ryan, Don, Kim,
Lydia, Nick, Brenda and Jim Barker for his Jerry Garcia tie.
Gaston won’t show us his tattoo that he says is a husky on his b…. back. Ya it is.
He also fined Jim Martin for always calling him Peter

Meeting Highlights, May 3, 2019

Posted on May 03, 2019

The club played a video in honor of Ardis’ birthday---Cake and cupcakes were enjoyed by all! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARDIS!

John Waller announced that he is the new Youth Services Director. Thanks to Dan Weedin for his contribution. Anyone who is interested in hosting exchange students, please contact John.

Distinguished Students Of Service (DSS) Awards

Steve Garfein introduced Geneva Newell and Alex Martin, seniors at NK High School. With Rotary’s sponsorship, these students and three teachers will attend the NewSpace 2019 Conference in Seattle in July. They will meet venture capitalists, NASA leaders, and leaders in private launch companies. Both Geneva and Alex are studying engineering: Geneva is going to Cal Poly to study civil engineering; Alex is attending UW to study aeronautical engineering. Both students will come back to NKHS to help start an aeronautical engineering program.

Each of the following Distinguished Students of Service will receive $100 cash award. The students described their interests and goals:

Kian Dougherty – studying engineering; plans to attend the US Coast Guard Academy; enjoys football, track, music, choir and Boy Scouts – is a member of the National Honor Society.

Eleanor Beers – enjoys all subjects; plans to enter Vanderbilt and study pre-medicine – is a member of the National Honor Society.

Merry Cockroft – interested in environmental science in class and in the community; plays in the band, plans to study environmental science at Whitman – is a member of the National Society and ASB (Leadership)

Grace Zinkhon – interested in environmental science or biochemistry; enjoys soccer and lacrosse – is a member of the National Society

Alaina Marcotte – also won an award but was unable to attend

Paul Harris Award Presented to Eric Nieland

Eric Nieland, NKHS engineering teacher, was presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award as a gift from Rotary. Eric’s classroom was the recipient of Rotary funds several years ago and he purchased a kit to build a 3-D printer for his classroom. Once built, the students brought the 3-D printer to Rotary and made Rotary logos for our members. The students then used the 3-D printer to make additional 3-D printers. He thanked Rotary for supporting his NK High School students.

These awards, given in the name of Rotary Founder Paul Harris, are for Rotarians who donate a total of $1000 to the Rotary Foundation, the charitable non-profit of Rotary International. Clubs and individuals may "donate" on behalf of other deserving individuals to recognize their contributions to the ideals of Rotary. The award to Eric Nieland recognizes his exemplary service to our community.

Trash Program Update

“Green Glen” (Glen Robbins) announced a reminder to save Styrofoam for the Styro Round Up on July 27th at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.

Viking Tour Update

Prices for Viking Tour go up this weekend so register NOW! Volunteer solicitation is going well; if you want to be involved, contact Joe Hulsey. Viking Tour will be WASTE FREE. Lori Cloutier described the efforts to be waste-free.

• Eliminate supplies that what we don’t need for the event
• Goal – capture recycles without contamination
• Multiple recycle stations are available so we have NO waste – training will be done for “recycle educators” who will help volunteers and cyclers dispose of waste in the proper bins
• We are coordinating with various recycling organizations who will take all of the recycled items from the event

Evolved Vikings don’t pillage the earth!!

New Member Induction - Rowen Phillips

Rowen Phillips was inducted as a new member of the club. Congratulations Rowen and welcome to Poulsbo Rotary!

Fun facts about Rowen: has 3 children, supports the WSU Cougars and Texas Longhorns, is interested in Youth Services and Domestic Violence. Committees. Devyn will be Rowen’s mentor.

New Member Talk – Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas and his wife moved to Poulsbo in June 2016 after he retired from the Navy. His service in the Navy included assignments in Japan (twice), Florida, US Naval Academy (learned to be a ship captain), and Virginia.

Rob now works as a civilian for the Navy as a Harbor Pilot and Captain. His responsibilities include ensuring the safe navigation of vessels into/out of harbors and/or docks. This includes Navy vessels as well as ships that contract with the Navy.

He loves the area and looks forward to being an active Rotary member.

Community Service Check Presentation

Geoff Schmidt presented Geneva Newell (NKHS student who is working on her Girl Scouts Gold Award), a check for $400 to support the Day of Positivity she is planning on June 8th from 1-9PM in Waterfront Park in Poulsbo.

Meeting Highlights, April 26, 2019

Posted on Apr 26, 2019

Inspiration for you to participate in Viking Tour!

Scribes needed to take meeting notes

Cindy Tveit asked for Note Takers for Friday Breakfast meetings: besides Cheryl Harris. Cindy Garfein and Mary Gorman both volunteered!

Important Announcements

• 4/26 Tonight: Schmidt’s Wine Tasting
• 5/4 Plant Sale
• 5/19 Viking Tour

Cheryl Harris finally got her Blue Badge! Presented by Amy Schmidt.

Commercial Cod Fishing Industry Then and Now

Jim Shields THEN

Jim shared a fascinating video (shot in 1950 and narrated by his Grandfather) that provided background on how the Cod Fishing industry was conducted, focusing on the years between 1911 and 1950. It was during this period that his grandfather worked on the “John A,” a lumber schooner converted to a cod fishing vessel. John A was 165 feet in length and now resides as a museum in the San Francisco area.

• Crews of 35 men worked on the vessel for 5 months, fishing for cod in the Bering Strait. Primary job of the owner or cook was to figure out how to buy and preserve enough food for that crew (because they don’t eat fish every day)!
• The general schedule for the crew was 4 AM Breakfast then launch smaller boats (Dories), Return for 9 AM Lunch and relaunch, and 4 PM Supper. Dories were 19 feet long and could hold a 3 ton load.
• Cod was caught on hook and line system, brought back to the John A, and immediately preserved in salt. The fish were individually caught and counted, as the men were paid per fish.
• Processing: Once the fish were on the boat, each fish was processed individually and on average, was handled 30 times before processing was complete: Heading box – heads cut off and gutted (about 600 fish / hour), back bone out, liver saved for Cod Liver Oil, tongue cut out of head – delicacy? Salted
• Once the catch was complete, the schooner returned to port (200-300 mile round trip daily) and further processing for market completed: Fish dug out of sale and then put on dock by size, Fish placed in large holds / tanks in Salt Brine solution, Fish drawn out of tank, skinned and back bone removed. Skin was shipped out to be used for glue, remaining bones were removed by pliers, boneless filets were then cut into 1 pound packages, wrapped in parchment, and placed in cartons for market Approximately 40 people involved in this part of the process.

Michael and Amelia Burns (father and daughter) NOW

Michael and brother founded Blue North Fisheries in 1983 and operate out of Freemont. Current practices have become safer for the fishermen and more humane for the fish: “Line Caught Humane Harvest Alaska Cod” and “Doing the right thing tastes better”.

New Boat took 3 years to build (in Anacortes) and design was leveraged from practices in Norway. The boat is 190 feet long and can hold 1.5 million tons (not sure I heard that metric correctly), and is much more plush and climate controlled than the vessel John A!

• Fish are still caught by Hook and Line, one at a time, but the line can be up to 42 miles long!
• Dories are no longer used, but the line is drawn in by roller, fish are “stunned” and then stored in a “moon pool.” Humanely handled fish are scientifically proven to be: more nutritious, better tasting. higher quality, flakier fish for consumption
• All processing and preservation (frozen, not salted) is now down on the vessel and entire process from catch to packaging takes only 3 hours.

Michael imagines that in approximately 70 years, his grandson may be presenting to that Rotary slides that show how his grandfather fished “in the old days.

Questions from the floor:

• What about Waste?

Heads, skins, and Livers generally go to pet food
Stomachs are processed for the Asian market
Trim is used in fish patties.

• How is the health of the cod population / stock?

Generally in the Bering Strait all product is either level of raising
Cod specifically goes in wave cycles, and is currently on the downward trend

• Fishing limits are heavily controlled, conservatively managed and cod fishing is in a 10% reduction for the next 3-4 years.
• Scientists make limit recommendations that are usually reduced by policy makers.

Meeting Highlights, April 19, 2019

Posted on Apr 19, 2019

Wine Auction Fundraiser

Mark Olsen, from Sebastapol Sunrise Rotary in California, brought wine for us to auction during the meeting (which raised $1000!). He gave each winner an EXTRA bottle! He also brought an item to trade for our big fundraising auctions: a gift certificate to a B&B and a restaurant! PLUS he brought a mixed case of wine for our auction He asked various winemakers, “What are you most proud of now?” and that is what fills the case! Wow — thank you so much for your overwhelming generosity!

Important Announcements

April 23: Fireside 7-9pm at Jerry’s
April 24: Pizza & Pints against polio at Western Red 5:30-7pm
April 26: Wine tasting at Schmidt’s
May 19: Viking Tour

Special guests from Paris

Hugh Nelson and Brenda Prowse with Ardis Morrow

We were joined by special guests/members from Paris: Hugh Nelson and Brenda Prowse. They met with past Youth Exchange Student Niké Panta, her mom, and her sister on the day of the fire at Notre Dame. They decided not to tour the cathedral due to long lines, and went for a walk instead. Hugh and Brenda used to live right across from it, so you can imagine the shock and sense of loss. Hugh is still part of our club, maintaining and updating the Poulsbo Rotary web site.

Club Member Anniversaries

Amy Schmidt celebrated member anniversaries (years in the club): for this month: Mark Timken, Ardelle Rein-Halvorsen, Todd Tidball, Tom Taylor, Erin Sorensen, John Powers, Margene Smaaladen, Donna Etchey, and Debbie Broughton. Congratulations! Each person was temporarily awarded a “special” item for the meeting.

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA)

John Powers, current Executive Director of KEDA, made a presentation on he purpose, goals, and recent accomplishments of 36 year old KEDA. Prior to his role with KEDA he practiced law for 20 years and he is a former Mayor of Spokane.

KEDA serves to attract investment and jobs in our area to grow the economy and a resilient community. Their goal is “More community; less commute.” It is a public/private non-profit organization which partners with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Half its board are elected officials, and there are 18 senior business members to support local businesses. One of their objectives is to get local businesses working with the defense economy that is so strong in Kitsap — including such fields as supply chain, engineering, and parts. They focus on business retention, expansion, and recruitment. They help businesses market, plan and win new business.

Kitsap is currently ranked #2 in the nation (per capita) for innovation — second only to Silicon Valley. It really is the best value in the Seattle region, too, with key industries including maritime, defense, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, and technology, combined with a relatively low cost of living and high quality of life.

To find out more, check out www.campaign4kitsap.com, Kitsapeda.org, or KitsapConnected.org.

Club Picnic 2018

Club Picnic 2017

Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary 40th Anniversary Celebration

Morrow Manor Groundbreaking

Make a charitable contribution to the Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Foundation.

Laurynn Evans

May 24, 2019

Diving The Salish Sea

Brian Maule

May 31, 2019

Enhanced License

Jackie Ellwood

Jun 07, 2019

The Fight to Abolish Slavery In Our Lifetime

Bob Hawkinson

Jun 14, 2019

Rotary Scholarships

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Board Meeting
Poulsbo Fire Station

May 30, 2019 5:30 PM
Wine Tasting at Mary and Joe's - 6 PM
May 31, 2019 6:30 PM
Community Service Committee
Tim Ryan Construction

Jun 10, 2019 5:30 PM
Youth Services Committee Meeting
Vibe Coworks

Jun 11, 2019 5:30 PM
Professional Services Committee Meeting - 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Vibe Coworks

Jun 12, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Membership Committee Meeting
Coffee Oasiss

Jun 15, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

President

President Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Immediate Past President

Michele Doyle

The Rotary Foundation

Lori Cloutier

Community Service

Geoff Schmidt

Vice President

Dan Weedin

Professional (Voc) Service

Steve Garfein

Club Service

Jon Pavey

International Service

Public Relations

Membership

Youth Services

Youth Exchange Officer

Dan Weedin

Youth Protection Officer

Michael Cloutier

The Rotary International Foundation

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May 01, 2019

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