The dedication of the Rotary Peace Pole in front of the Tigard City Hall Police building will happen on Thursday, August 31 at 1:30 pm in the traffic circle at City Hall (immediately following the Rotary meeting). Tigard Mayor John Cook and Cheron Calder from Tigard Rotary will dedicate the peace pole and briefly speak about the importance of working toward peace around the world. All Rotarians are invited to attend. Tigard City Hall is located at 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard 97223.
A second Peace Pole will be installed at the Cordero House. Cordero House will hold its annual potluck and luau on Aug 19 from 12-3 pm. The Peace Pole will be dedicated at the event.
Visitors to the meeting were Diane Christensen , Mick and Michoko Corliss, Nicole Jett, Alison Stone, and Brianna from Tigard Times.
Exchange students
Logan Jett spent five weeks in Belgium with Mathew’s family and has been back two weeks now. Logan said that it was “more than I could have ever asked for. Thanks for being there for me and for making everything possible. I will have a family and a home away from home for the rest of my life.”
Mathew from Belgium is spending his exchange at the Jett family home. He remarked that this is the “Opportunity to experience a new culture and meet new people.” Mathew has already gone to Seattle, the Portland rose garden, and on a ride-along with Logan’s Dad. Mathew’s Father is a Rotarian in Belgium.
Cheron presented special Rotary wine glasses to winners of the installation banquet costume contest. Meredith Frigaard won the female individual prize for her fabulous sunflower costume. Lazaro Rodriguez won the male individual prize.
Prize for Best Couple went to Bonnie Conger and Jacob Pilling.
Mike Stone announced there are volunteer opportunities for the Portland Classic Ladies Professional Golf Tournament, an LPGA charity event held in Portland from Aug 31st through Sept 3rd. All proceeds of the tournament go to support local charities. They need volunteer caddies for the Pro-Am on Wednesday afternoon Aug 30 as well as marshals for both morning and afternoon shifts from Thursday Aug 31 thru Sunday Sept 3rd. Anyone interested should go to www.PortlandClassic.com where they can register and pick from the available volunteer opportunities.
Annual dues invoices will be ready by next week.
Remember to check-in on social media and promote Tigard Rotary.
A Service above Self award was presented to Andrea Johnson, a fairly new member who jumped right in and volunteered for Ten grands, Club Speaker coordinator, and Meals on wheels.
Andrea said that Ten Grands was “ a phenomenal success!” Thanks to volunteers for setting up chairs, arranging flowers, printing and hanging signs, taking tickets, and helping patrons. Every club member chipped in. Donations are still coming in. Final accounting TBA.
Steve Schmitt sent email on upcoming services for Margaret Barnes’ mother.
Loni sanders volunteered to help with the backpack project. Still need one person from club to take ownership of the event. Contact Cheron if you would like to help.
Sergeant Jim entertained us with a quiz on the top ten songs of 1966.