Announcements
- Rotarian this month is Meredith Green!! She was pictured at Mary Gorman and Joe Hulsey’s cabin.
- Deborah thanks all for their desserts for the Gala and Auction. Please drop them on the 26th from 2-4pm
- We need champagne pourers and greeters at the door. Please sign up.
- Lori tells that we are drinking beer and cider for polio tonight at Western Red Brewery, in a joint event with Kingston Rotary. Portions of drinks and pizza go to End Polio Now, and will be matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation! Lori mentioned that Scott Sorenson made a donation that qualified for a sponsorship. Given that Scott is the photographer, and didn’t take a selfie, we’ll just pretend we have a photo.
- Board Meeting is Oct 24th at Kathy’s house.
Ardis has a story for us
Grandma and Grandpa are babysitting a two-year-old girl. She had forgotten her toy at home. It was a tea set. After her nap Grandma went shopping, so Grandpa was in charge. They got out a tea set to play with. She poured tea for both of them. Grandpa bragged. Super happy. When Grandma came home Grandpa made her watch the two of them having tea. Grandma said, “You realize that the only water Suzy can reach is in the toilet!!”
Rand Hillier dances away to attract contributions for the money purse to be sold at the upcoming auction.
Michele Doyle - Preparations for Gayla and Auction
Wine is for sale at the front door for the wine coolers.
One more week until the auction! You can bid on live auction items even if you can’t be there. There are two cedar benches at the door going up for sale. You can bid online. Also there are Admiral Theater tickets, Duda dinner, time share in Hawaii, KOMO back door tour, a drone, Mt Rainier flight, Dinner from Patti and Duane Edwards and Lori and Mike Cloutier, cabin stay, two wine coolers, Seahawks tickets Nov 3 against Tampa-comes with a hotel stay, mushroom hunt, CM gift certificate, wine tours in Sonoma, dinner under the lights with Brenda and Behzhad, 7 dudes for 7 hours, Port Townsend Aero museum and flight, will package, gym membership, piano lessons, stay at Hotel Grand Pacific. Please bid!!!!
New member induction - David Roefer
David Roefer is being inducted by Cheryl Harris. His sponsor is Jacob Maxwell. He is an insurance agent. David joined the club with a resounding, “YES!” Welcome, David.
BARN Bainbridge Artisan's Resource Network
Bainbridge Island BARN’s executive director, Denise Dumouchel
John Ackenhusen introduced her. She showed a video of artisans at their craft. They have programs from restoring the bakery at Fort Hood, making jewelry for the homeless, cooking for sick people, and many many more things.
Robert Frost said, “The purpose in life is to do good, well.”
BARN provides opportunity and services. The mission is to provide opportunities to a broad community. 30% come from off island. They make, fix, rebuild and enhance. They teach others to do this for themselves. They have members, volunteers and guests. Anyone can come and use the space or rent a space. There are many volunteers to make it all work. They logged up to 900 hours per week when they were first getting started! Now they log about 500 hours per week.
Anyone who has a talent trains other in their skills. They are raising money to buy a lathe that is operated from a seated position. They are also putting in hearing impaired systems. They are establishing a companion program for autistic people.
BARN is a non-profit organization. It is still a business and needs money to operate. They have 1000 members. The goal was 400. They are doing well with this. Lots of young people have joined. Many generous people donate money. However, a lot of it comes from the members. They want to transition to making their money from class tuition.
Everyone has the capacity to be creative and make things for others or things that are useful. Community service is a big part of making that happen. They have a community kitchen so people that come in can eat and hang out. It gives people hope for the World. They show grace and listen and learn from each other. They gather graciously for good to inspire hope. She hopes the BARN continues to spread hope in the community.
Please come and visit.
Their annual budget is nearly one million dollars.
They recently got licensed by WA state as a post-secondary educational intuition. They have a 9-month program in both jewelry and wood working. Currently they have 6 students taking advantage of this new program.
They named part of the metal studio for the late great Poulsbo Rotarian, Jack Archer. The wood working studio is a mix of traditional and technical wood working. They have both hand tools and power tools. They have this kind of art and that kind of art and other kinds of art. Go take a tour and you will find something you will love.
Exchange Students: Duda and Leo
Duda visited Seattle's the international district. They went to the pin ball museum. She shaved a few seconds off her swim time. She also designed the swim team logo, and the shirts are now out. Leo wrecked his bike while mountain biking. Dan Weeden had no idea. He (Leo, not Dan) forgot his clothes for PE, and when he asked the teacher for a change of clothes the pants were very large. Leo wore them anyway, and the kids said he looked like a Scot with a kilt.
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Duda lives in the capital of her state , which used to be the capital of Brazil. They have to largest number of black people outside of Africa, and racism is a constant fight. She lives near the beach, which was once called the third most beautiful beach in the world. She can see the sea from her house. At the city ’s main churc h, they tie ribbons on handrails. You make three knots and make three wishes. When the ribbons break your wishes come true. Her historical center is a colorful and active part of town. 
This is the 10-year anniversary of OurGEMS: Our Girls Empowered through Mentorship and Service. 
DATE IS OCTOBER 26TH at Sons of Norway! 
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