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Communications Committee Seeks FACEBOOK
Administrator/Contributor
by Drew,
Michelle
If you are knowledgeable in FACEBOOK administration and
would like to be a regular AER F/B contributor, please see Michelle Drew
to sign up!
Volunteers welcome!!!
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Youth Exchange - Damine Fornas Graduates
- Heads to Medical School
by Wicks, Sandra
After making up the year
of high school he missed in France while he was on his exchange year with
us, Damien has completed the final two years of the French equivalent of
high school and passed the exit exams so he can now continue to the
university.
Damien recently let me
know that he will be one of 3000 students in the first year of medical
school in Lyon, France, in the fall. Only 450 of those students
(obviously, the best ones) will be allowed to continue into second year,
so wish Damien well with his studies in first year and hope that, in a
few years, when you are traveling in France and need a doctor, Damien
will be available.
Damien asked that I pass
on his greetings and thanks to the AER members and host families who were
so kind and generous and helpful to him when he was in Anchorage.
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Youth Exchange - Marek is Home in Poland
by Wicks, Sandra
Marek made it safely home
to Poland, although he was quite reluctant to leave, and he reported that
he felt like he was in a dream at first when he got home. He
was very happy to see his dog and, of course, his family. He also
has an American exchange student sister at his house.
Marek thanks all the AER
members who were so generous with their time and money and mileage to
make his exchange year SO SPECIAL.
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Youth Exchange - Last Post from Karen in
Germany
by Kimberlin,
Dawn
June
was great. I came back from my internship and jumped right back into life
here in Neu-Anspach. I can't believe I'l be home next week. The time hast
gone by so fast, and I don't think I will believe it until I actually get
home.
I'm
coming home a little earlier because there are a couple things I nedd to
do before school starts, like getting my drivers license, and I don't
want to havec to rush to do everything while dealing witht the fact that
I'm not in Germany anymore. I can imagine there will be some reverse
culture shock when I get home. It's going to be really hard for me to
leave .
Last
week I did my presentation for Rotary on my year here, and I couldn't
believe it. I was up there, in from of my whole Rotary club and all of my
host families, and I was talking IN GERMAN about this amazing year that
I've had. I lived through it, and it's still hard to imagine.
I
have a few pictures... one is of me at the Berlin wall, one is of me with
my host family, and one is of me and my coworker during my internship.
(We made little ships and let snails ride around in them) :)
Karen
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Zegnaj Marek!
by Slinker, Amy
It was hard for all of us to say farewell to Marek, but we
definitely had a lot of fun with him the last few days before he left.
The Kagerer family generously opened their home for Marek's Going Away
party; thank you to the Kagerers and to everyone who brought food to
share!
Marek arrived to the party in style, thanks to Diane Louise
and Jerry Winchester! What a grand finale for Marek's time in Alaska and
with our club! Marek was extremely grateful to Diane and Jerry for this
amazing gesture. Thank you Diane and Jerry!
Wednesday night a group of Rotarians from Anchorage East and
the South club met at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to
give Marek a nice sendoff as he boarded the plane back home. More thanks
to everyone who came out that night!
Check out more photos of Marek's Farewell events from last
week on Flickr: http://flickr.com/gp/29156212@N07/nn7eH1/
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The AER Fishing Report: Marek and Alan
Land Kings and Todd Reels in a King AND a Sockeye!
by Slinker, Amy
Marek experienced the excitement of reeling in a 23 lb.,
37-inch King Salmon at Ship Creek on Wednesday! He caught it on the
incoming high tide with cured salmon eggs as bait with a spin-n-glo
set-up.
Marek grew up fishing with his father. He was proud to make
a video call on Skype afterwards to show his dad a photo of the biggest
fish he has ever caught! Marek had the pleasure of enjoying the salmon
for dinner last week with his host family.
Marek’s fishing excursions last week included Eetu Salmiola
of Finland and Karl Berglund from Sweden, both exchange students through
the Anchorage South Rotary club. AER member Alan Clark brought Heather
Flynn’s nephew, Todd, visiting from Medford, Oregon. A big thank you to
Dustin Slinker for organizing these adventures, outfitting the group,
offering fishing instruction and providing transportation for the
students to the Russian River.
Todd, who is 17, caught the first fish of the week: a
sockeye salmon on the group’s trip to the Russian River Monday. He also
caught and released a King Salmon Wednesday at Ship Creek! He is an
experienced angler and his first trip to Alaska was perfect timing to
join in on the fun.
Check out more photos of the group’s adventures on Flickr: http://flickr.com/gp/29156212@N07/362W6X/
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Upcoming Youth
Exchange Activities
by Drew,
Michelle
July 11 - Karen Biondich returns from Germany. United
Airlines flight 1257, scheduled arrival time is 11:45 pm on the 11th.
August 3 - Stephen Kagerer leaves for Finland. Confirmation
of check-in and departure time to be provided.
August XX - Boontarick Santhep (goes by Boom!) will be
arriving from Thailand. We do not yet have his flight information,
but will keep you posted. Many many thanks to Barbara Kagerer &
family who will serve as Boom's first host family. He will attend
West High School.
STEHPHEN
KAREN
BOONTARICK (BOOM)
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New Member Proposed - Richard Allen
by Drew,
Michelle
Introducing Richard
Allen (Proposed by Daniel Cheyette)
-Born and raised in
Fairbanks, AK.
-Graduate of Lathrop
high school
-1991-1992 Rotary
exchange student to Johannesburg, South Africa. Witnessed the referendum
to end apartheid and the integration of my school mid-year.
-1996 graduate of the
University of Texas- Political Science
-2000 graduate of the
University of Idaho College of Law
-2000-2004 private law
practice- Houston, Texas
-2004-2011 Assistant
District Attorney- Palmer, AK
-2011-present Statewide
Director Alaska Office of Public Advocacy- Anchorage, AK
My wife Stephanie (past
President Palmer Rotary) and I have been married for 13 years and have
two sons ages 9 and 3.
I am a past President
of the Palmer Rotary club. I am also a Paul Harris fellow.
I enjoy skiing,
snowmachining and coaching youth sports including baseball, football,
basketball and hockey.
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New Member Proposed - Phillip Izon II
by Drew,
Michelle
Phillip
Izon II
Small
business Relationship Manager
Key
Bank N.A.
“Age is no impediment”
that is what one of my bosses said to me one day and I live by that
everyday. My name is Phillip Izon, the best way to describe myself is
driven, I drive to excel and prosper at every stage of my life, even
though life is short, we have a moral obligation to leave the world
better than we came into it. I follow this by helping everyone I can
understand my business and how they can navigate complicated financial
issues. I also volunteer on a regular basis, from my own programs with the
University of Alaska Anchorage teaching credit and other basic financial
education to college students, to partnering with the NAACP teaching
financial literacy, to being a team leader at Habitat for Humanity, to
something simple like pulling over to help someone in need.
I am very passionate
about my career and my long-term goals. I am currently a senior at
the University of Alaska Anchorage, and throughout my time in college I
realized that employers want work experience partnered with education, so
I started working at Wells Fargo and I let my drive take hold, I was
originally a pre med student; however, the relationships that I was able
to build with my clients pulled me into the financial industry as not
only a job, but a career. I enjoy banking and being able to build
relationships on trust and honesty, but above all I appreciate ethics, I
view ethics as not what is legal, but rather a level above the law. I
strive to be ethical, honest, and trustworthy in every aspect of my life.
I strive for great things and these great things come with hard work, I
believe that the harder I work the more successful the people around me
and I will be. I use these principles to guide my decision making and
behaviors everyday.
I would like to thank
Rowena Kehr for her support joining this great institution and at
introducing me to some great people in the community. This club has come
a long way since Paul Harris and the 3 other original members and I am
proud to say that I am apart of something so great. Thank you all for the
opportunity and I look forward to building life long relationships here. 
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Monthly Club
Events - updates for the 2013-2014 Year
by Drew,
Michelle
 Weekly Anchorage East Rotary Club Meeting
The weekly Anchorage East Rotary Meeting is held at the Anchorage
Downtown Hilton. The food line opens at 11:30 am and the meeting starts
at noon. Lunch is $21 and coffee with dessert is $8.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile Food Pantry distribution is the second Saturday of each month at
1:30pm at the Fairview Recreational Center. Contact Dave Kester d.kester@alaskausainsurance.com for
more information.
AERIE Meetings (Anchorage East
Rotary Information & Education)
All members are welcome to join the monthly AERIE meetings and learn more
about Rotary International and our club. Blue badge members welcome
to attend. Contact Jeff Blake if any questions: jeffb@fidelityak.com or jcjblake@gmail.com
AER Board Meetings
Regularly monthly board meetings will be held the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 4:30
PM in the first floor board room of
the UBS Financial at 3000 A Street. Board
meetings occasionally move or are changed so check the "Events"
section of the bulletin or the the club runner website. All are
invited to attend. It counts towards getting your blue badge and as a
meeting make-up.
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Solomon's
groaner of the week!
by Solomon,
Gregory
 A short fortuneteller who escaped from
prison was a small medium at large.
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Wanted: New Rotary Year: New Budget Obligation
by Drew, Michelle
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Got some news!?
by Drew,
Michelle
If you have news you want to share with the club, please let us know!
Contact Michelle Drew at mdrew@mcc-cpa.com
Have some interesting news about yourself? Your family? Anchorage East is
one big, happy family and wants to hear about our members! But remember,
just like in meetings, announcements must be limited to personal/family
news, news related to you, your family or another club member. Thanks!
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