• PO Box 37 • Richland, WA 99352 • Meetings every Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. Red Lion Hotel (Hanford House)• Charter 7390 • District 5080 • Club ID#262

RICHLAND

R TARY REACTOR

Judy Addis (3S)(B)

Steve Arneson (1R)

Jeremy Asmus (2S)

Jim Bauer (4MD)(B)

Linda Bauer (4MD)(B)

Bob Best (2S)(B)

Tom Bock (1R)(B)

Blaine Carr (6S)

Thomas A. Cowan (4S)(B)

Bob De Lorenzo (D)(B)

Jeanne Dillner (2S)

Barbara French (D)

Julie FunfarLinda Gilmore (2S)

Jan Griffin (1S)

Diahann HowardJan Jackson (2S)

Larry D. JechaDarrel Johnsen (3S)

Roy KeckPhillip KoechDave Larkin (D)

Pamela Larsen (4S)(B)

Bob D. Larson (4S)(B)

Phil Lemley (2S)

Tim Lewis (3S)

Larry Lowry (3S)(B)

Jerry J. McGuire (2S)(B)

Kathy Miller (5S)

Greg Oberg (4S) (B)

Thomas M. O’Brien (2S)

Jon M. Putz (6S)

Cindy Reents (1S) Dick Richter (2S)

Robert RiveraGary Scofield (4S)(B)

Anjan K. Sen (1S)

Chris Senske (6R)

Rick SchulteBill R. Siefken (1R)

Mike SinclairMark Smith (6S)(B)

Bob Tibbatts (2S)

Cynthia VaughnSam R. Volpentest (2R)(B)

Tom Watkins (D)(B)

Ken Williams (6S)

Hal Williamson (4MD)(B)

(B) Benefactor(D) Diamond PHF(DD) Dbl. Diamond PHF(R) Ruby(#R) Multiple Ruby(S) Sapphire(MD) Major Donor

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSOfficers

President ................................ Julie Funfar President Elect.......................Chris MeiersSecretary..............................Jeanne DillnerTreasurer.................................Dick RichterFoundation Treasurer...........Steve ArnesonPast President.........................Bob Tibbatts

DirectorsMeeting Service...........................Tom O’BrienInternational Service...................Phillip KoechCommunity Service....................Mike SinclairNew Generations...................Tom HunningtonFellowship & Fund Raising........Travis CliftonPublic Relations.........................Jeremy Asmus

Editor: Fred BrinkPublisher: Jan JacksonEditor Emeritus: Hal EllnerWeb Site: www.richlandrotaryclub.orgFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/RichlandRotaryClubWA/

November Speaker Schedule 26th – Thanksgiving Luncheon @ Red Lion PreliminaryPresident Julie Funfar called the meeting to order and asked David Chavey-Reynaud to lead the Club in a song. David chose, “Let It Be,” written by the Beatles which, not surprisingly, most of the Club members knew without having to look at the lyrics on the screen. Julie then led the Club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and she called upon Travis Clifton to deliver the invocation.

Guests & Visitors Cody Sullivan, hosted by Linda and Jim Bauer, was introduced as a guest (and potential member) at today’s meeting.

AnnouncementsJulie provided additional information regarding the upcoming service for Art Kohler. Art’s

memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 22, at The All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Richland.

Linda Bauer shared the sad news that fellow Rotarian, Don Miksch, a member of the Tri-Cities Sunrise Club, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he has only a very limited time left with us. In his typical style, Don requested a party so he can celebrate good times with his friends and colleagues. Don asked his party theme embrace

November 19, 2019

his favorite line from Monty Python: I am not dead yet! Don’s greatest wish is to spend his remaining time with as many friends, family and colleagues as possible, and a celebration party for him will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 3-7 pm at The Lodge at Columbia Point. The party will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and Oreo-scotch shooters, a no-host bar and lots of music, dancing, frivolity, photo ops and sharing of happy yellow envelopes. Club members wishing to attend should RSVP to: Terry@see3slam.com.

Mike Sinclair thanked Club members who participated in the October ramp building project.

50/50For the 50/50 drawing, Jeremy Asmus held the winning ticket for the $197 pot but he was unable to pull the elusive prize-winning white chip from the bucket. Rick Schulte held the consolation prize ticket for which he received $10. Needless to say, next week’s 50/50 pot could be record setting!

Court is in SessionHis Honor Jim Bauer stepped forward as the substitute Judge for today’s meeting. Judge Jim immediately sought out and fined Club members without their pins or badges, as well as any late arrivals; e.g., Ken Williams! His Honor then asked Club members to announce what they are thankful for in exchange for making a contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Those who addressed the Court included Ian Napier, Sam Volpentest, C. Mark Smith, Bob Tibbatts, Ken Williams, Linda Bauer, Bob Quay, Julie Funfar, Steve Arneson and others.

His Honor concluded the judicial session with a question posed to all regarding the significance of November, which Julie Funfar answered correctly by responding November is Rotary Foundation Month.

Rotary Foundation MonthNext, Jim and Linda Bauer spoke for a few minutes about why they give to the Foundation and the financial planning decisions they made to provide legacy support to Rotary. One option they suggested for Club members facing mandatory IRA distributions to consider is making a direct, non-taxable contribution to the Foundation.

ProgramLinda then introduced District Governor Bob Quay as today’s speaker, providing summary of his background and accomplishments, which included military service in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. In addition, Bob is a former member of the Kennewick City Council, a former mayor of Kennewick and has been married for 48 years.

Richland Rotary MembersJudy Addis (7/89)Eric Andrews (9/18)Steve Arneson (3/02)Jeremy Asmus (10/07)Jim Bauer (3/19)Linda Bauer (3/19)Bob Best (4/90)Tom Bock (3/76)Fred Brink (6/18)Blaine Carr (12/09)David Chevey-Reynaud (4/17)Travis Clifton (10/16)Andrew Cook (3/19)Claire Cox (6/19)Jeanne Dillner (8/01)Richard Evans (11/18)Kristy Fargher (7/18)Bob Ferguson (3/18)Barbara French (11/98)Julie Funfar (7/13)Linda Gilmore (4/12)Jan Griffin (9/00)Linda Gustafson (3/08)Diahann Howard (4/08)Tom Huntington (5/16)Jan Jackson (6/00)Larry Jecha (8/97)Darrel Johnsen (8/97)Roy Keck (10/04)Danielle Kleist (3/17)Phillip Koech (8/13)Dave Larkin (4/04)Pam Larsen (2/95)Bob Larson (6/90)

Teri LeBlanc (6/18)Phil Lemley (6/06)Tim Lewis (10/03)Eric Livesay (2/18)Patrick McBurney (6/09)Grant McCallum (4/19)Jerry McGuire (3/95)Chris Meiers (12/15)Ian Napier (11/08)Greg Oberg (1/88) Tom O’Brien (11/98)Cynthia Reents (6/09)Dick Richter (6/08)Robert Rivera (7/09)George Sanders (8/18)Rick Schulte (6/14)Jay Scott (10/19)Anjan Sen (11/96)Chris Senske (1/80)Mike Sinclair (1/11)Chris Smith (8/10) Mark Smith (3/01)Rebecca Thornton (9/18)Bob Tibbatts (6/03)Cynthia Vaughn (12/14Sam Volpentest (1/95)Tom Watkins (9/11)Ken Williams (12/00)Hal Williamson (4/88)Rick Wilson (6/19)Mike Winegardner (11/09)Jacqui Wright (12/13)Joan Wright (3/18)

Honorary Members Bob DeLorenzo, Tom Cowan &

General James Mattis

Current Members:67

Bob graciously took the podium and spoke about the history of our Richland Rotary Club, how “Rotary Connects the World” and the great impact Richland Rotary has had on local lives in our community. Bob discussed some of Rotary’s immediate goals, to include:

1. Growing Rotary - two zones were lost to Asia last year; the membership is aging; need to grow the number of clubs as well as a younger membership.

2. Emphasis on Family - Rotary cannot come before family. 3. Offering a viable path to Rotary leadership for professional working members.

ATTENDANCE, A ROTARY COMMITMENTMeeting Dates of Local Clubs

Richland Riverside............... Monday, Noon Anthony’s Columbia Pt Richland

Richland.................................Tuesday, Noon: Richland Red Lion

Pasco/Kennewick................. Wednesday, Noon: Clover Island Inn Kennewick

Columbia Valley Daybreak..Thursday, 7 am: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr. Kennewick

Columbia Center...................Thursday, Noon: Bingo Boulevard Kennewick

Tri-Cities Sunrise...................Friday, 7 am: Red Lion Pasco

In addition, Bob touched on Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio and its support for the United Nations. Rotary shares the U.N. goals to assist people around the world. He highlighted upcoming Rotary events in District 5080 as well, to include RYLA Week, ROTORAC, the Foundation dinner and training in Spokane, the Spring Assembly in the Valley and next year’s 2020 District Conference in Kennewick. Bob concluded his talk by asking Club members to consider offering their house to fellow Rotarians as a place to stay during the upcoming District conference for those traveling from outside the local area.

Final WordDon’t forget Art Kohler’s funeral Friday at 1:00 PM, All Saints Episcopal Church in Richland.

Next week we will meet at the Richland Red Lion at noon for our Thanksgiving luncheon.

Hal’s HumorA Stanford research group advertised for participants in a study of obsessive-compulsive disorder. They were looking for therapy clients who had been diagnosed with this disorder. The response was gratifying, they got 3,000 responses about three days after the ad came out.

All from the same person.