From:                                   Rotary Club of Anchorage East <mailservice@clubrunner.ca>

Sent:                                    Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:30 PM

To:                                        Michelle Drew

Subject:                                EastWind - Jul 16, 2013

 


Do Good, Have Fun, Make Friends

Rotary Club of Anchorage East

EastWind


Tuesday, July 16, 2013

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Future Speakers

Jul 17 2013
Polly Smith, Alaska Literacy

"Alaska Literacy Project"

Jul 24 2013
Matt Thomas

"New UAA Hockey Coach"

Jul 31 2013
Gunnar Knapp

"ISER - Bristol Bay Region Economics"

Aug 7 2013
Anna Lee Hussey

"Polio"

 

Upcoming Events

AERIE Meeting
Jul 18 2013

 

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Report on Marek
by Wicks, Sandra

Sandra Wicks writes:

Below is an e-mail we received from Marek's parents.  I know they meant their thanks to extend to the entire club.

 

Also last night I had a nice, long SKYPE talk with Marek and he showed me around his house.  He has the Alaska license plates on the wall in his bedroom.  I'm sure the going away banner Greg made will be there, too, as soon as it arrives. I mailed it to Marek last week.

 

The American exchange student who was still at Marek's house when he returned home has now left for her home, so he feels like his exchange year has now totally ended and he is feeling the real let down.  I'm sure he would love to hear from his AER friends, if they have a minute to send him an e-mail or a Facebook message.

 

At least in August, when he goes to Denmark to visit relatives he will be able to see Karl from Sweden who was hosted by Anchorage South Rotary.  Karl lives only two hours by train from Copenhagen.

 

Sandra

 

From: dorimpex@interia.pl
To: Sjwanch@aol.com
Sent: 7/14/2013 3:24:14 A.M. Alaskan Daylight Time
Subj: THANKS, THANKS, THANKS !!!!!!

 


Dear Sandra and Bruce !!!
Marek has been home witth us for six days. We can tell how much he is has changed from his stay in Alaska and in your home. We would like to thank you with all our hearts
for all the things what you did for our son.
All the time Marek is talking about all the things that he did with you.
We hope that we will have you one day as quests in our home.
best wishes
Dorota and Robert

District 5010 Bulletin
by Drew, Michelle

Did you see the August 2013 District Bulletin?  If not, you should check it out.

See how Anchorage East stacks up with other 5010 club in terms of Grant Funds, Membership Numbers, and other intersting facts.

Also, Sue Foley, as District Governor, has front page coverage on her thoughts on membership.

AND, Sandra Wicks and Shirley Nelson are looking fine on the page 6 photo from International Convention in Lisbon.

Check it out!

http://www.crsadmin.com/gen/Accounts/50002/Eml/f8e65bde-dd5d-4f58-9f36-1fd3768bd586.pdf
 

Save the date! AER Foundation Auction - DECEMBER 4
by Drew, Michelle

Details to come!

Boontatrick Santhep (AKA "BOOM") to Arrive August 6th
by Drew, Michelle

Our new inbound exchange student Boom Santhep will be arriving from Thailand on August 6th.

Arrival flight into Anchorage will be

Alaska Airlines Flight 93 from Seattle with an arrival time of 5:38 pm.

All AER members are invited to attend airport arrival to welcome Boom.  Please meet at the Security Exit point at 5:30 pm.  We will notify of any known flight delays.

 

SUPER SPECIAL THANKS to Barbara Kagerer and family for acting as the first host family!

 

 

Welcome New President Dave Young!
by Madden, Kathleen

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Clark Mishler submits Changing of the Guard Photos
by Mishler, Clark

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...Winner!

PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS:

clark@mishlerphotos.com

Blogging at: clarkjamesmishler.com

Clark James Mishler Photography
Story Telling Images
1238 G Street
Anchorage, AK  99501
Tel. 907/279-8847
Fax. 907/258-0579
mishlerphotos.com

 

 

 

 

 

New Member Proposed - Sharon Sullivan
by Drew, Michelle

Proposed by Kathleen Madden

Sharon left the Bay area for Alaska in 1999 for new opportunities. Her love of geology led to a job location change to Alaska and her love of flying led to joining the Civil Air Patrol. Her degree in Geology from the University of Nevada - Reno School of Mines paved her way as an exploration geologist and then an environmental consultant for multiple oil and gas companies. Now with Chevron, she works in Australia on a month on/month off basis. Her top priority is ensuring that construction of a new liquid natural gas plant is 100% environmentally compliant. This position fulfills her dream of working internationally.

During her time off back in Alaska, Sharon loves to fly, swim, travel and do service projects. Her flying lessons began in 1976 and she received her private license in 1982. As for service projects, the mobile food pantry was of interest even before joining Rotary. The Rotary motto “service above self” resonates with Sharon and she looks forward to spending time contributing to the community and takes great pride in giving back.

 

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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!!!

 

 

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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Karen returns from Germany
by Kimberlin, Dawn

Karen Biondich came home to a warm welcome by family and friends at the airport midnight on Thursday.  Dawn Kimberlin and Marjorie Poggas were on hand to represent Anchorage East and even ran into the Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Youth Exchange Officer and the recent Anchorage South Rotary rebound exchange student. Thanks to Greg Solomon for making a great banner and souvenir for Karen. We're happy she had a great exchange year!

 

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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!

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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!

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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/

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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New Member Proposed - Richard Allen
by Drew, Michelle

Introducing Richard Allen (Proposed by Daniel Cheyette)

 

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-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.

 

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. Image

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.  

Solomon's groaner of the week!
by Solomon, Gregory


To write with a broken pencil is . . . pointless.

Advertisers Wanted: New Rotary Year: New Budget Obligation
by Drew, Michelle


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Ads are only $50 for four weeks and the online ads link directly to your website.

OR, consider advertising on our in-meeting half-sheet program - ads are $50 for four weeks there as well.  These items are rarely left on the tables.

Want to place an ad?  Contact Michelle Drew.

 

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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