The Lake Views Newsletter for 3-1-16 from Lake Chelan Rotary

Lake Views

Official Newsletter of Lake Chelan Rotary

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Our 90th Anniversary

Issue No. 36 for 3-8-2016

In This Issue

Program: Paul Willard

How old are WE?

interact Golf

Radiothon

Radiothon Goes International

LC Rotary Scholarships

Manson Buzz on Biz

Nkoilale Primary

View of the Lake

Our team this week, our leadership, Upcoming programs & Events, and Tidbits

Greetings!

Please enjoy the award winning Lake Views newsletter of Lake Chelan Rotary.

2016 is Lake Chelan Rotary 90th Birthday having been Chartered in on March 24, 1926.

Our Club meets every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at Campbell's Resort in beautiful downtown Chelan. However, get ready for a change on March 1, 2016.

Our satellite meeting is held at the Vogue - the valleys Gathering Place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 a.m.

Please join us at either of these meetings - an invitation is not required. Visitors are always welcome.

The Program Chair for March is Coron Polley

Our Program this week - Paul Willard

The Recreation Ranger for the Chelan Ranger District

Paul Willard

Paul is the Recreation Ranger for our District and will discuss the amazing growth of recreation at Echo Ridge, with photos and words. He and his wife live in Manson and obviously take advantage of life in the Chelan region.

HOW OLD ARE WE?

Another page from the Rotarian Magazine for March 1926.

INTERACT GOLF @ GAMBLE SANDS

Gamble Sands is in the middle of a major expansion project. They are building a new club house, expanding the restaurant and building a 37 room hotel. For this reason we have been asked to postpone the Interact Golf Tournament until 2017. This will enable us to offer accommodation, focus on getting sponsorship and have an auction and BBQ.

This years KOZI/Rotary Radiothon will once again feature the hunt for the "Golden Egg". Clues to finding the Golden Egg will be broadcast on KOZI during the 5 days leading up to the Radiothon. The lucky person who finds the Golden Egg will win $500 in cash.

This year the Radiothon will also feature a children's egg hunt for a "Silver Egg". This hunt will be open to children under 15 years of age. Clues to finding the Silver Egg will also be broadcast on KOZI. The prize will be $50 in cash plus a variety of valuable prizes.

Winners will be required to appear in person at KOZI on the day of the Radiothon.

RADIOTHON GOES INTERNATIONAL

Would you believe it - The Lake Chelan Rotary Radiothon is now worldwide news.

2016 Lake Chelan Rotary Scholarships

Due Date: April 15, 2015

Are you a dedicated student? Have you overcome considerable obstacles? Is the cost of going to college a financial strain on your family? No matter what your talents, abilities, or circumstances, Lake Chelan Rotary wants to help.

Lake Chelan Rotary supports scholarships through the Lake Chelan Rotary Community & International Fund ("The Fund"). "The Fund's" scholarships are given to Chelan and Manson High School seniors pursuing their dreams and goals at colleges, universities, and trade or technical schools. These scholarships are made possible through the fundraising efforts of Lake Chelan Rotary and generous donors who have a passion to provide higher education opportunities to worthy students. Click here:

Go to "Rotary Scholarship Application" on our website

In 2014, the "The Fund" awarded $22,000 to students in Chelan and Manson High Schools.

Application Review

Every application is reviewed by members of "The Fund's" volunteer Scholarship Selection Committee. The application is reviewed first for eligibility as Lake Chelan Rotary must adhere to the specific eligibility criteria established by scholarship fund donors. After review, scholarship applications are evaluated on an objective and competitive basis, considering academic and nonacademic factors such as financial need, leadership, community service, and special circumstances.

MANSON BUZZ-on-BIZ

The Lake Chelan Rotary presented the North Central Washington Business Loan Fund (NCWBLF) with a $300 check to supports awards for the Manson High School "Buzz on Biz" program.

Rtn. Dan Hodge and Rtn. Rich Watson accepted the check from President Jordana LaPorte. The NCWBLF is sponsoring an Entrepreneurial Training Program at Manson High School. Dan is working with Career Connections teacher Jenn Koth on this special training program. All sophomore students are involved in developing a business idea. Guest speakers cover topics including strategic planning, negotiating, marketing analysis and plans, business structure and financial reporting.

The purpose of the program is to expose students to what is needed to start a business. The Rotary check will be used to help recognize the best student business plan presentations.

NKOILALE PRIMARY UPDATE

Our 2016 International project is progressing very well. It is on budget and on schedule. Here is an update from Grace Namunyak our eyes and ears on the ground. She sounds excited. We can be proud.

"Today was the happiest day on my life. Do you know how it feels to accomplish a mission? I never knew before but now I know. One hundred student desks, fifty chairs and 24 tables were today handed over to Nkoilale Primary School.

Three pit latrines for the girls, three pit latrines for the boys and a urinal are at their final stages of construction.

Twenty one girls and three boys are in school shaping their future.

We also installed 14 additional solar light system in the village homes, making it a total of 23 homes with solar powered lighting.

I can't thank everyone enough. One thing I am sure of, the hearts of all those kids are full of Thanksgiving. We are grateful to you all, am humbled by you love and double inspired by your commitment.

THANK YOU, ASANTE SANA, ASHE OLENG' - Grace"


This Weeks Team March 8 Greeter - Coron Polley Cashier - Kirk McGovern Asst. Cashier - Larry Bowers Car Pooling Randy Brooks is going to organize Electric Car Pooling to Tsillan Cellars for those interested. The plan is to meet in the parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 am and car pool from there.	2015-2016 Officers & Directors President: Jordana LaPorte President-Elect: Kevin Abel Vice President: Lester Cooper Treasurer: Terry White Secretary: Paul Schmidt Past President: Jeff Fehr Directors: Tiffany Gering Morgan Picton Lexy Lieurance Aaron Evans	March 10 - Board Mtg. in the Rotary Conference Room at the Visitor Center at 4:00pm March 8 - Paul Willard, the Forest Service Recreation Ranger all about Echo Ridge and its growth March 15 - Coron Polley, Ski Touring in the Washington Cascades, March 17 - Satellite Mtg @ The Vogue at 7 a.m. March 22 - Arlene Abbott, Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation March 26 - Radiothon 2016 Fund Raiser March 29 - Burke & Robert Bordner, Slide Waters - Now & Future April 14 - Board Mtg. in the Rotary Conference Room at the Visitor Center at 4:00pm May 12-15, 2016 - District Conf. in Yakima. Jump Right In! May 28 - June 1, 2016: Rotary International convention in Seoul, Korea June 17 - 90th Anniversary Celebration at Tsillan Cellars June 25 - Century Challenge & Cycle de Vine