Speakers

The Salvation Army's Captain Mark Stearns will be with us today to say thank you to all club members who volunterer their help  each year in ringing the bells alongside those red kettles that show up around the holiday season. Stearns will tell where the money goes and have an update on what's being done to help those in need. 

Local historian Dave Nicandri drove his pick-up truck on a newly opened dirt road in Canada to the Artic Ocean this summer. It was quite an adventure and he'll share his story at today's meeting. 

Club member Steve Henderson recently got back from visiting several cities in Russia. He was part of a Rotary Friendship Exchange which included a stop in Saint Petersburg where he met up with another member of our club  -- Katya Miltimore. Steve will show pictures and tell the story. 

Club member Pam Hetland never disappoints when it comes to putting on a good party!  Don't miss tonight's fun filled event. Stay tuned for details. 

President Dan Young promises a meeting jam packed with fun and information. Don't miss it.

This is Christmas Eve day. Hopefullty you'll enjoy it with your friends and family.

No meeting today. See you next Tuesday. Happy New Year!

Our club sponsored Layce Groening in her competitiion for the District 5020 Ambassadorial Program. She has recently completed her MS degree in Public Health in Geneva, Switzerland and has served as an intern with Doctors Without Borders. Today she'll be with us to tell us about her experiences. 

Shannon Klasell, Executive Director of Sound Learning, will explain how her organization "Educates adults to succeed and contribute in society."  

We meet with our friends from the Olympia Kiwanis Club today. A good speaker is in the process of being lined up. Stay tuned for more information later. 

Burt Sarver, Jr., Chairman of Help Us Move In talks about how his organization is helping to provide more affordable housing in the Olympia area.