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January, 2006

Officers of

Rotary International District 5050

Governor Marysville Harvey Jubie (Jan)

4229 76th St NE Marysville, WA 98270-3770

Res 425-377-0114 Bus 360-659-5556

E-mail [email protected]

Governor Elect Abbotsford

Rod Thomson (Cathy) 34150 Palace Ct.

Abbotsford, BC V25 6P7 Res 604-855-1180 Bus 604-854-5244 FAX 604-854-5541


Secretary Langley Central Bert Monsma (Susan)

6896 Sussex Cres Delta, BC, V4E 2P3

Res 604-805-7045 Bus 604-590-7238 FAX 604-590-0902


Treasurer Marysville David Rumsey (Janet)

18322 Woodlands Way Arlington, WA 98223

Res 360-435-7045 Bus 360-659-8502


District Adminstrator Everett Kim De Tuerk

3425 Snohomish Ave. Everett, WA 98201-4149

Bus 425-252-0795 Res 425-259-1793


Volume 19, Issue 7

District Governor’s Remarks Dear Rotarians,

Jan and I hope you all had a very happy holiday with your families. We wish you a very joyous New Year and all the best in 2006!

I am very much looking forward to visiting clubs again in 2006 as I will be traveling through District 5050 in the early part of the year to promote the District Conference in Whistler, B.C. As you know this year’s conference occurs May 19-21, 2006 and is a joint effort with D5040/5050. You can register via the PAJ or online at the D5050 website. I really hope to see you there!

Now is the time to start working on the Presidential Citation awards. Information on the award is posted to the District 5050 website and your Assistant Governor is available to assist you with any questions you may have. I will be submitting all forms to RI by April 15th, 2006.

We accomplished a lot in 2005 and I am sure 2006 will be an even greater year as we continue to promote Rotary and serve our communities. Thank you for all that you do and your service.

Yours in Rotary, DG Harv

A Canadian is RI President-Nominee!

Wilfred J. Wilkinson, member of the Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario, District 7070, is the selection of the R. I. Nominating Committee for President of R. I. in 2007-2008. If there are no challenging candidates, he will become the first Canadian R.I. President in 55 years.

Wilf Wilkinson, a Wilkinson & Co. founding partner, has served as President of the Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario.

A Rotarian since 1962, he was a Health, Hunger and Humanity Program volunteer to India. He has also had Rotary assignments in many other places around the world, including Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; as well as in many parts of Canada and the United States. Other positions he has held in Rotary include: District Governor 1971-72, President of The Rotary Foundation (Canada), and Vice-President of Rotary International 1993-94.

He married Joan Hogan in 1953 and they have four sons. He moved to Trenton in 1961.

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Bill Robson has posted additional information regarding W. J. Wilkinson in our D5050 web site’s home page, at www.distrist5050.org.

Peace Arch Journal January, 2006 Page 2

The Peace Arch Journal District 5050

Harv Jubie Governor The Peace Arch Journal is pub-lished monthly as a service to Dis-trict club officers and members. It is intended as a source of news and opinion from throughout the dis-trict. The mission is to promote commu-nication, understanding, fellowship, and fun beyond club meetings, in a manner complementary to shared efforts at placing Service Above Self. Please send articles and news in MS Word docs, with or without pictures, attached to emails and make some kind of reference to Rotary in the subject line. Note that the editor is not a professional journalist, and he appreciates con-servation of space in order to meet the sender’s needs and the editor’s time. Deadline is the 15th of the month. Address any and all information to Peace Arch Journal editor:

Bob Knight Snohomish Rotary Club

PO Box 612 Snohomish, WA 98291-0612 Phone: 360-568-5629 E-mail: [email protected]

Visit District 5050’s website at:

WWW.district5050.org

The following is the first of what may become a series of Ambassadorial Scholar articles about students sponsored by Rotary clubs in District 5050. Su-Jan Yeo was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, B.C.

Experience of a 2004/2005 Ambassadorial Scholar By Su-Jan Yeo

With the festive season fast approaching and the end of 2005 looming near, I am reminded of one thing: how quickly time passes by. Perhaps this is a phenomenon that accompanies old age, or perhaps Earth is spinning around on its axis at a faster rate. Whatever the explana-tion is, I am in awe with how rapidly my year as a Ro-tary Ambassadorial Scholar has ended.

Not too long ago, in July 2004, I began my journey as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and embarked on a one-

year adventure in the Land Downunder. During that period of time, Sydney (Australia) became my home, and the Rotary Club of Sydney Inner West became my extended family. Syd-ney, a cosmopolitan melting pot, offers an opportunity in which one can appreciate the diversity of ideologies, traditions and ways-of-life that exist in a global city. Through my experience, I learned to develop a valu-able skill, that of international understanding and diplo-macy.

In July, 2005, I completed my Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and attained a Master’s degree in Urban Development and Design from the University of New South Wales. Shortly thereafter, I returned home to catch up with family and friends as well as reunite with my sponsor Rotary Club of Port Moody before packing my bags (again). Ambassadorial Scholars are known for not being able to stay put in any one place for too long!

Today, I am working as an Urban Planner in Singapore where I will be stationed for the next two years. One of the very first things I did when settling down in this new environment was to locate the closest Rotary Club in my area. I have made contact with the Rotary E-Club of 3310 and recently volunteered at one of their community events in November. It amazes me that a small island-country with a land area of no more than 700sqm is home to 20+ Rotary and Rotaract Clubs.

From here onwards, as I go on to shape my career and develop personal pursuits, I shall always be reminded of my year as an Ambassador of Good-will whenever I see the Rotary emblem. And, re-gardless of where I happen to be in the world at any one moment in time, there will now be that feeling of belongingness knowing that I can always reach out and contribute to the worldwide network that is

Rotary.

The photograph above (lower left) was taken at the Rotary Club of Sydney Inner West changeover luncheon and farewell to Ambas-sadorial Scholar Su-Jan Yeo. On the left is outgoing Club President, Geoff Pritchard (her host counselor) and on the right is incoming Club President, Fred Rose.

Su-Jan (left) with Sydney City Retractors

Banner exchange at Rotary Club of Darling Harbour

Farewell Sydney

!!!

2006 District 5040/5050 Annual Conference

Whistler, B.C. May 19 - 21, 2006

Registration form on page 8


Fred G. Reynolds (Judith) Rotary Club of Mission Midday, B.C.

Assistant District Governor, Area C

Fred became a Rotarian in 1999. He has two adult daughters and is married to Judith Ray, member of Mission AM Rotary Club (additional comments on page 4).

Vocation: He recently opted for early retirement after over 25 years in the automo-tive replacement parts business. Fred said that he has worked as a factory represen-tative, then employer of 20 people; culminating as a self-employed representative in the publishing business, promoting printed and electronic versions of Chilton and Motor Auto and Truck repair information.

Experiences in Rotary: Founding Charter member of Mission Midday, past President of Mission Midday Club, and three time secretary of that organization, and now serving as Assistant Governor, Area C.

Things that you might not know about me: “I have had considerable life experience on various boards and committees, including: trustee of a local hospital, a sitting board member of Welton Towers Society, Fam-ily Counselling Services, three British Columbia provincial organizations: Emergency Programme, Parole Board, and the Assessment Appeal Board. I am also a licensed Amateur Radio operator, operating under radio call letters VE7CUI. I volunteer my experience and services to the community.”

According to an article in the December 14, 2005, edition of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam’s newsletter, Roto-Teller, Fred shared the following words during a breakfast meeting of the Tri-Cities area Rotary clubs:

“Leo Buscaglia wrote, ‘Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.’ Such simple actions can indeed have an underestimated power. Many people desperately need kind works, smiles, and listening ears. They need ears that will hear without judging and respond without possessing. One simple kindness at the right moment can change the direction of a life and shine a light of hope when all light seems to have gone out. Sometimes it has the power to save a life.”

Clair M. Hibbs (Ann) Rotary Club of Mt. Baker, WA

Club President for 2005-2006 Clair has been a member of the Mt. Baker club since 1994.

Vocation: He is a retired veterinary pathologist and diagnostic director.

Experiences in Rotary: Clair is past president of the Rotary Club of North Platte (Nebraska); has held various offices in the local cub as well as the

Manhattan, Kansas, club; and has been a member of the ad hoc committee to extend the Albuquerque club to the Del Norte club. He said that he was fortunate enough to have Dr Zumber, when he was VP, as guest speaker at North Platte Club; and while at Albuquerque, he got to listen to former Washington Governor Dixie Lee, the governor of New Mexico, and former Vice President George H.W. Bush.

What would you like people to know about you? “Think of me as a slow learner who is educated beyond his intelligence. I have attended Truman University, Westminster College, Northwestern University, Uni-versity of Missouri, and Kansas State University. Think of me as ‘What you see is what you get, even though it is rather ordinary.’ "


Rotary International District 5050 Assistant Governors

Area “A” Larry Stinson (Karola)

42383 Sinclair Road Chilliwack, BC Canada V2R 4N8

Res 604-823-4294 Bus 604-792-1376 E-Mail: [email protected]

Area “B” Wayne Wiebe (Arlene)

7334 209 A Street Langley, BC, Canada V2Y 2E4

Res/FAX 604-534-2824 Cell 604-309-4465 E-Mail: [email protected]

Area “C” Fred Reynolds (Judith Ray)

34260 Squire Dr. Mission, BC V2V 4J1

Res/Bus 604-820-9576 Cell 604-615-9116 E-Mail: [email protected]

Area “D” Bill Robson (Lona)

20736-51 Avenue Langley, BC, V3A 7V2

Res 604-532-5987 (unlisted) Bus 604-586-3132 Cell 604-340-9700 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Area “E” Bob Morse (Jeanette)

817 Queen St. Bellingham, WA 98229


Area “F” Bonnie George (Ron)

3623 167th St NW Stanwood, WA 98292


Area “G” Joan Martin (Rob)

9155 Samish Island Rd Bow, WA 98232


Area “H” Larry Jubie (Linda) 3622 Sunnyside Blvd Marysville, WA 98270


Past District Governor Don Senter (1994-1995)

PDG Don Senter first joined Rotary in June of 1973. He is a practicing lawyer in Everett and Lois, his wife, continues as his paralegal.

Don and Lois have moved twice, remodeling a resi-dence on each occasion. They currently reside in Ca-mano Island, WA, where Don finds the pace of life a little slower, the commute a lot longer, and the Dunge-ness crab much fresher coming from his own crab pots.

Don and Lois enjoy traveling but find increasingly more of their time is spent with their increasing family – 8 grandchildren at last count – a pleasure each and

every one of them! Their hobbies include gardening, gourmet food and wine, and home restoration.

Since Don’s term as District Governor, he has served as the D5050 Founda-tion Chair, served on the Zone Membership Committee, and the Op Com Committee of Pacific NW PETS for several years, and was 2003-04 Chair-person. Don and two fellow Rotarians once drove an ambulance from Everett, WA, to Tepic, Mexico, and in conjunction with the Rotary club of Tepic, donated the ambulance to the Mexican Red Cross.

Don’s present service is at the club level. He enjoys hosting barbeques for various club events, acting as Santa during Christmas, and reminding members that Rotary is supposed to be FUN! Don and Lois are both Major Donors and Benefactors of the Rotary Founda-tion.

Although Don considers himself to be something of a “Recovering Rotarian,” he is still committed to the con-cept that the world is doomed if we do not achieve World Peace in the near future, and that Rotary is the only organization in the world that can bring about world peace. He is proud that three people who were club presidents in D5050 during his term as District Governor, have gone on to become District Governors themselves. He’d like to think their decision was motivated by his leadership example but realizes in all likelihood they probably concluded “How hard can it be if HE can do it?”

Don Senter (2001)

Lois & “Elvis”

More about ADG Fred Reynolds (see page 3)

Fred, who is pictured with DG Harv Jubie and his club’s president, Pat Vale, commented that he became a Rotarian based on what Judith would tell him about all the good things that Rotary does. He said that being ADG is rewarding. He enjoys learning and sharing information with other clubs in Area C.


Rotary Club of LaConner (WA) - Breakfast with Santa

This was the 2nd annual ‘Breakfast with Santa’, the Rotary Club’s contribution to the month long annual ‘A Vintage Christmas’ celebration in downtown LaConner. The morning began with pancakes, eggs and sausages as the children waited for Santa Claus.

Santa was welcomed by cheers as he magically appeared on the stage. Children of all ages were invited to sit on Santa’s knee and make their requests. This year Santa even entertained a ‘Santa’ dog. Each “knee sitter” was given a small gift and had a picture

taken with the jolly elf. The picture with the request list attached was presented in a decorative folder designed by Cindy Tracey. Laura Deason and Audrey Gravley organized the event, and Santa’s appearance was coordinated by Former AG John Milnor.

At 11 am, Santa left the breakfast and climbed into his antique carriage drawn by a patient draft horse. The parade route along First Street gave everyone an opportunity to greet Santa as he waved to the crowd and gave out candy. Last stop was Kenmar Square and the official lighting of the La Conner Christmas tree.

La Conner Mayor Wayne Everton, whose own vehicle was late in arriving, was invited to ride on the La Conner Rotary entry into the parade. The late model red Chevrolet truck, owned by Dave Tracey, was decked out with wrapped presents and the Rotary International Flag. Santa has promised to return again next year.

Thanks to Ginny Dugaw and members of the Rotary Club of La Conner for above article and photographs.

The kitchen was presided over by famous chef, Club President David Rapella

Rotary Club of Chilliwack: Recognition of Longevity

Club President Carol Tichelman has provided the following pictures of a recent celebration during which her club recognized some achievements in longevity. Question: Could that be another way to promote the benefits of becoming a Rotarian?

Plaques for 50 plus years as Rotarians

John Wilford, Norm Willians, & Doug Anderson

50 years plus Rotarians standing behind President Carol and next to ADG Larry Stinson (l to r): Doug, Hap Edmondson, John, Norm, and Ed Halsall

Jack Grieve is seen celebrating his 90th birthday!


Sharing by a RYLA alumnus

Recently Megan Roosen-Runge spoke to the members of the Rotary Club of South Whidbey, WA, about her experi-ences attending last summer’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. The District 5050 RYLA program is held at Camp Squeah (near Hope, B.C.). Additional information about RYLA may be found at the bottom of this article.

Megan has lived with her family on Whidbey Island for 11 years and graduated from South Whidbey High School. She has participated in a variety of community activi-ties, including the South Whidbey Commons, Island County Community Health Advi-sory Board, Big Brother Big Sister of Island County, and Seeds of Change. She has a passion for learning, and wants to merge her interests in science, her concern for hu-man health, and her love for children into a career as a physician. Megan is pursuing two undergraduate degrees, one in chemistry and the other in international relations from the University of Puget Sound, but is currently on leave to help care for her grandma who is in failing health.

The following report of Megan’s talk is from the club’s November 22, 2005, newsletter, The Rotary Rooter:

“Upon arrival at the camp, Megan was greeted by a facilitator who gave her a big welcome hug. Over the course of the program, she was to discover that hugs were a major part of the curriculum at RYLA. If fact Megan described the general flow of her days as ‘work, hug, take pictures, hug, eat, hug, rest, and hug.’ She said that over the course of her time there, she hugged everyone at least two times.

One of the major aspects of the camp was teamwork. Megan was part of a team that did trail maintenance at the camp as a way of giving back to the facility where they were housed. Another important facet of the camp was being on time and ready to work. If a participant didn’t show up promptly for a session or meal, they were made to wear a funny hat so that everyone would know of their failure. This provided motivation to be on time. All of this was geared toward teaching effective leadership skills.

After attending RYLA, Megan said she feels better prepared to lead with confidence. She summed up what she learned with the saying ‘Attitude, not aptitude, determines your altitude.’ ”

RYLA is an opportunity for youth from ages 18 - 25 to participate in a four-day camp with like-minded peers. Candidates, such as Megan, are sponsored by a Rotary club. The program includes professional speakers as well as group activities designed to help future leaders of the community to develop and grow as a person and as a leader.

The new RYLA attendees arrive on Thursday and are warmly greeted by previous RYLA attendees (facilitators). Participants stay in a large lodge building or cabins. In the lodge there is a large kitchen and a gathering room on the main floor and a game room above. The program ends on Sunday afternoon. The cost is provided by the candidates sponsoring Rotary club.

The District 5050’s 2006 RYLA will probably be held from May 25 to 29, 2006. Each Rotary club is encouraged to sponsor two candidates - a male and a female - single or married. The deadline for submitting applications is March 31, 2006.

RYLA’s three expections: ATTEND, PARTICIPATE and HAVE FUN!

Online information: http://www.ryla5050.org/.


Snohomish Rotary & Students of the Quarter

On December 8, 2005, Snohomish Rotarians presented certificates to 16 Snohomish secondary school students.

Brian Leslie Back Home in British Columbia Based on a November 30, 2005, Roto-Rooter article by Mark Griffiths

Brian Leslie was the guest speaker at the November 23, 2005, meeting of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam, B.C. He is a professional forester who went to South Africa four years ago to take a job with the United Nations at a forest plantation project. He lived in Sabie, a small community, four hours north of Johannesburg. Although he was not a Rotarian when he went to South Africa, Brian joined the Rotary Club of Sabie (District 9250). He became completely sold on the power of Rotary as an effective organization, and was the Sabie club president in 2004-2005.

His message was that Rotary does a lot with so little. It is one of the leading organizations in translating money into viable projects. In Brian’s opinion there is no better organization in Africa at delivering assistance to local communities. It is far better than even the UN at meeting local needs.

Brian said that although the Sabie club was small (it grew to 18 members while he was there), the size of the club was unimportant because the club still got involved in the community and fostered fellowship among its members. One project involved the distribution of clothing, from the Rotary Club of Luxembourg, to 1,200 people in the Sabie area. A project, funded entirely by local clubs, showed the power of Rotary to do a lot with little. Some funds left over from another project were used to convert a derelict building into a local community kindergarten classroom for 20 children. The cost was $1,200.00.

The Sabie community was the beneficiary of one of the medical containers shipped throughout the world. They re-ceived a container sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise (see page 5, 10-2005 edition of the PAJ ). It contained hospital beds, school supplies, clothing, and wheelchairs. Brian saw local school children sporting Bur-naby Secondary School shirts.

A footnote: On Sunday, April 10, 2005, then Club President Brian and his Sabie club, hosted the traveling D5050 Rotary Friendship Exchange team to the “stir-fry” BBQ.

Sabie Rotary Club Hosts Guests from D5050 Location of the “stir-fry” outside Sabie, S.A.

Back Row (left to right): Bryanna Plog, Abby Vaughn, Andrew St. Marie, Chris Jorve, Stefan St. Marie, Brad Perry, Molly Miller, Tommy Rollins, & Joanna Balin; Front Row (left to right): Eliza-beth Kalina, Karli Poage, Brady Coad, Gregor Troost, Amanda Keithley, Colters Henry, & Kyle Hamlin

Two Important Rotary Seminars in January ‘06 For specific information and to register online: go to www.district 5050.org.

P.R.L.S. (Potential Rotary Leaders Seminar). Two dates, same content; January 7, Sunrise Banquet Centre in Surrey, BC, and January 14, Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow, WA. Registration: $30, including lunch. Time: 8 am—2 pm.

The Rotary Foundation Seminar. January 21, Rotary Field House, Surrey, BC. Registration: $35, including lunch. Time: 8:30 am—4:30 pm.

This is a regional seminar for nine (9) Rotary Districts in Western Canada and Northern U.S.


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