Wahoo! Our June 8 meeting will be at our new digs at GFU….. the just-opened student dining hall named Canyon Commons.

Rendering of the new Canyon Commons dining hall at GFU. Come see the new building for yourself this Wednesday!

Rendering of the new Canyon Commons dining hall at GFU. Come see the new building for yourself this Wednesday!

The address is 1400 E. North St., but doubt it is even on Google yet.

The road entrance is on Villa Rd., between Fulton and 99W. The hall is behind the new dorms. We will be in one of the three banquet rooms… watch for our sign.

Sincere thanks to Todd Engle and the terrific staff at Friendsview for hosting us during the interim.

Those who attended last week’s meeting learned about THE place to be during all this hot weather we’ve been having….. the new Carlton pool house.  Our club helped to fund the new facility, and as a “thank you,” there will even be a wall tile engraved with our name on it. Wahoo again!

Pat Swanick, chair of the Friends of the Carlton Pool, gave the presentation and was joined by Carlton City Manager Chad Olsen and Carlton City Council Member Shirley Ward-Mullen.

The story of the successful construction of the pool house is truly a great example of the old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again.”

After a proposed bond measure to fund a new pool house was defeated, the city regrouped. A new steering committee was formed, pencils were sharpened,and a smaller bond measure was proposed.  Community outreachand other measures were accomplished and additional funding sources were located. (That‘s where we come in!)

carlton pool

Completed new pool house.

Long story short, the project got a green light and the new house is now open. Carlton has the only outdoor community pool in Yamhill County and it’s open to everyone from anywhere.

As was said at the meeting, Carlton has become a wine-testing mecca, has great restaurants and a super bakery, and now, a showcase pool facility. Be sure to check it all out sometime soon (and donations still graciously accepted).

Guests last week included:

  • Our intern, Britta Stewart, who is writing the history of our club
  • Riley Rice, neighbor of Ray Hillman, who invited Riley to attend
  • Matt Stephens, who is also checking out our club

I’m sure you’ve read the new District newsletter, but just in case you haven’t—there is a large feature article on our club and our 80th anniversary.  A third wahoo!

It’s time to “Rotarize!” That’s a catchy new verb that Leah learned in Seoul. I’m sure she’ll share more on its meaning and usage, but in the meantime let’s all plan to Rotarize at the June 30 Installation Dinner.

I’m sure Alan Methven’s fine wines will help us do that.

INSTALLATION DINNER
Thursday, June 30th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Methven Family Vineyards
11400 Southeast Westland Lane, Dayton, Oregon
Phone: 503-868-7259

Honoring: International Volunteers: Nepal and Guatemala
Perfect Attendance Awards; Years of Service Awards
Past President’s Award
Induction of incoming officers for 2016-17

Please mark your calendar!