May 18, 2010
Sally Rodgers We had one guest today, Cindy Fiscus, friend of President Christine.
Julius Glover both led the singing and gave the invocation.
Steve Emhoff led the flag salute and served as the Sergeant at Arms asking questions about the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.
Don Davidson reported that Roy Lewis, who has been ill, is doing better. His family requests no visitors at this time.
Karl Corpron reported that over 50 VIP tables have now been sold for the Rock the Gap event and the committee expects to be sold out. Sheets were circulated for donation of silent auction items. Louise will pick up items if need be.
Mary Beth reported on a successful Blue Jeans Basketball series. Many grandparents attended. She thanked all the helpers for this event.
Dr. Mike thanked President Chris for hosting the Scholarship lunch last week.
Bingo called by Chris Christman. Bingo won by John Benson. 50/50 drawing won and lost by Mike Wilson.
Our speakers today were Mark Young and Carol Louden from Memorial Hospice Care. They spoke about a residential Hospice Care facility to be built here in Yakima near Randall Park. It will be called “Cottage in the Meadow”. The facility will have 22,000 square feet with 20 bedrooms, a family room, family kitchen and children’s play area. Family members will be able to spend the night with their loved one. Bedrooms all face the meadow area and have sliding doors that will allow hospital beds to be wheeled outside.
There are 6 other hospice facilities in the State. This one will serve Kittitas, Lower Valley and both Yakima hospitals. A 1 million dollar gift was made to this project by a long time Yakima family. It is a matching donation with 800,000 still to raise by December in order to receive the funds. Businesses are donating money raised from employees. Safeway store is one example.
A video was shown to explain what hospice means and the kind of help provided to families when a loved one is facing their end of life journey. There will be volunteer opportunities at this facility.
Kiwanis members were invited to attend a tree planting event at the building site on June 5th at 9:00 a.m. Bring gardening tools and gloves to help out. Breakfast will be served.
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