Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks

It was a great pleasure having Holly Stack and Lorrie Rea come to North Pole and give us a overview of all the dances that are taught at the club. Their club consists of 140 or so members and it was discovered that some of our very own members have learned a step or two! Thank you both for your information and for providing our area with a healthy way to get out and meet new friends!

Some information about their club

A non-profit, volunteer club dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of social dance in Fairbanks. We are all about having fun while learning to dance. As a wise person once said… “It’s more fun when you know how.”

Dance Classes
We currently have five excellent teachers offering several 6-week series of dance lessons in September through May.

Classes Include:Waltz, West Coast Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Night Club 2-Step, East Coast Swing, Salsa, Jitterbug

Saturday Dance Practices 4-6 at Pioneer Park Dance Hall
A weekly practice session for all dances currently being taught in classes.
Dance Workshops with visiting Master Teachers
Such as with U.S. National Latin Dance Champion Marie Roberts.
Bimonthly Dances

We sponsor smoke-and-alcohol-free dances on the first Saturday and third Friday of each month, 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall. Some dances include a lesson from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Special Events
We host one or two formal-semiformal dances each year at venues such as the Princess Edgewater Room, and we co-sponsor the annual Fairbanks Symphony Ball.

We invite you to join in the fun of learning to dance, and, if you are already a dancer,
to check out one of our dances. Beginners and singles are Very Welcome.

To Find Out More: Visit our website – http://www.ballroomfairbanks.org/

Rotary District 5010 Certificate of Merit

District 5010 consists of Alaska, Yukon (Canada) Siberia and Far East (Russia). North Pole Rotary was presented on May 23rd with an award of merit for outstanding achievement in the Most Effective Communications (Club under 50 Members) for the Bulletin and Club Blogspot for 2006-2007 signed by Gayle D. Knepper Governor.

Evening Fellowship Event June 15th

Rotary Club of Fairbanks is hosting an Fellowship event at the Alaska Salmon Bake at 6pm -? bring your family and Friends. ($17)

Rotary eClub One

Rotarians can make up for missed meetings online via several methods.
Click here to find out some ways you can make up for missed meetings when you are traveling and can't make it to the local club of your choice.

Rotary Club of Fairbanks

Still Time to Register for Golf Tourney
Editor: Greg Petrowich

Rotarians, Rotarians, Lend Me a 9 Iron
There is still time to register for the 2007 Fairbanks Rotary Golf Tournament, but spaces are filling up fast. Wednesday, June 13th is the date, at Chena Bend Golf Course. The field is limited to 30 teams. Print out the entry form here, and send to Mike Ferguson.

North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Jacobson was our entertainer for today's presentation. He shared today what we should expect from our Chamber and advocate new members to be apart of developing a community we all can be proud of. Our town is growing, there is no question about that, we must move with the change and continue to provide more services and make it attractive for large corporations interested in our town.

Jeff asks that if you are not currently a member to inquire about the benefits packages and consider becoming a part of the future.

The Chamber is in the process of developing a state of the art website that will help the members gain additional exposure, this will be up and running soon!

Wednesday June 13th 5:30-7:30pm at the North Pole City hall will host a Public Workshop inviting everyone to come share and develop the vision. Door prizes are available and Childcare will be offered.

Monthly board meetings at Mt Mckinley the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm

The first Friday of each month there is an art exhibit at the Grange Hall of local artists.

The mission of the North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce is to help promote and influence the responsible development of North Pole and the surrounding communities, both in economic vitality and quality of life, through collaborative leadership, business advocacy and member-driven services.
Jeff Jacobson
jjacobson@northstar.k12.ak.us

North Pole Rotary Foundation Scholarship

I presented Ray Barbaza with the $4,000 North Pole Rotary Foundation scholarship May 15th at the North Pole High School Memory Night and Awards ceremony. He was very happy! He received lots of smaller scholarships and recognitions, so was back and forth to the stage a lot. He's a great kid.

Jeri

Reminder

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM: TEAM D. NORTH POLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Remember, if your Team is responsible for the program that week and you won't be there, please ask others to cover for you and/or let President Jeannette know.

Golden Retriever Rescue

Susan Sampson, co-founder, president and adoption coordinator from Golden Retriever Rescue of Fairbanks (GRRF) addressed club members on Wednesday May 16. GRRF rescues unwanted and abandoned Goldens, Labs and Retriever mixed dogs and places them into loving homes. They promote and provide education about dogs, dog care and obedience/behavior, and promote spay/neuter in order to address the pet overpopulation problem. GRRF is providing Canine Good Citizen Testing at the May Pets and People Day. In July they will participate in the Mutt March as well as at the Responsible Dog Ownership Day events in September.In addition to rescuing dogs from vets, people, or the Animal Shelter, GRRF receives dogs from around Alaska. Frontier Flying generously flies the dogs to Fairbanks for free. The dogs are placed in foster homes where they receive basic training if needed, and until it is determined they are ready for adoption. No dog is placed in foster care longer than six months. The dogs are matched with people after in-home visits. Foster care homes don't receive any reimbursement for their services.Joining Susan was the Pauley family and their six-month old Golden Retriever rescue, Jewel. Jewel is being trained as a service dog. "When you see a blue service vest, please don't pet the dogs, they are working" stated Mark Pauley. Mark and his family will have Jewel for about another year, training her for Mark's mother. When fully trained, she will brace Mark's mom, learn to retrieve dropped items, turn lights on and off, open and close drawers and doors, and more.For more information or to see what dogs they have available, visit http://www.grrf.org/.

Place your order today!

I am planning to place an order for the North Pole Rotary Polo Shirts. If you are interested in placing an order, please let me know the following:
(1) Quantity; (2) Short or Long Sleeve; and (3) Size. Depending on the size and style, the cost will range between $40 to $60 and you will be billed for the expense. Please let me know by Thursday, May 17.
Thanks,
Margarita Bell [margbell@gci.net]

Classifications

It was an honor to hear each of our newest members life stories. I am certain each and everyone of us learned from each speech and some may have found similar interests and hobbies.

Thank you Fred, AC, and Dave for your contributions thus far and we all are blessed to have all three of you as friends and members. Our members are all very close and we welcome each of you with open arms.

Jeri Wigdahl spoke briefly of what to expect this new fiscal year. The Board members and Team leaders have been chosen and appear to be set. Email her if you're interested in were your position is and how to help with any of her goals. July 11th we will have a the program solely focused on the expectations and the final assignments arranged and approved.

KUAC

We had the pleasure of having Greg Petrowich, Gretchen Gordon, and Tammy Tragis-McCook visit on May 2nd and provide us a peek at what KUAC's roll in the production, organization, marketing, and community involvement for all of us from age 2-100. Both KUAC-FM and KUAC-TV were the first public radio and television stations in the 49th state and have soared to the top receiving the top honors at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Chapter's 43rd annual Emmy Award. Congratulations KUAC and we all support all your efforts! Please visit their website for a tour or donation at: http://www.kuac.org/

Dave Gardner...

He is truly a man of strength and to be admired. Know that your thoughts, your words, and your emotions have touched us all. You are in our prayers and if you are ever in need of a special group of friends we are here for you.

June 27th Meeting held at 6pm @ Terry Miller Park

There will be no lunch meeting on June 27. Instead, our meeting will take place at 6P that evening at the Terry Miller Park. This will serve as our Induction ceremony. The club will provide meat for a bbq and members should bring a side dish. Families are invited to attend!

Arthur S. Buswell Service Award

Rotarians interesting in contributing to the Arthur S. Buswell Service Award fund may do so a www.uaf.edu/giving or by calling 474-6402. Art was an honorary member of our club, even though he was a member of the Downtown Fairbanks Club. He was a Past District Governor who embodied the Rotary ideal of "Service Above Self", and never missed a meeting. He had well over 100% attendance. The Arthur S. Buswell Service Award fund has been established at UAF to recognize and reward a graduating UAF senior for community service performed during his or her academic career. The first recipient will receive this award during the 2008 UAF commencement week activities. The fund is more than half way to the goal of $25,000, which will assure continued annual awards. Your tax-qualified donation honors a man who truly lived by those words "Service Above Self".

Monday, May 14, 12:30P

The City of North Pole will be planting two trees at the Jimmy O'Connor Park in honor of Arbor Day. This is our park!

2007 Scholarship Recipients

North Pole Rotary & Larry Swenson Memorial

Our Foundation scholarship committee met last evening, and I am pleased to share the names of the 2007 North Pole Rotary Scholarship recipients with our club.
The committee would like to ask that you keep this information confidential, until the individuals are notified this next Tuesday evening, May 15th.
The North Pole Rotary scholarship will be awarded to Ray Barbaza, a senior at NPHS. Ray plans to pursue his undergraduate degree in pre-medicine. This scholarship is payable at $1000.00 per year, over four years, for a total of $4000.00, as long as the student remains enrolled full-time in a college or university.
The Larry Swenson Memorial scholarship will be awarded to Kristine Maillard, a senior at Star of the North Secondary School, North Pole Campus. Kristie has been accepted into the Nursing program at Spokane Falls Community College, in Spokane, Washington. This is a one-time scholarship, provided to a graduating senior that plans to enroll full time in any vocational-technical, trade, or associate program. The total value of the scholarship is $5000.00.
Jeri Wigdahl will present our scholarship letter to Ray, during the Senior Memories and Awards night to be held at NPHS this next Tuesday evening. Star of the North also plans to present a similar program at their location on Tuesday evening, and they have asked that we allow them to surprise Kristie as well.
The criteria that the committee used in order to score each of the applications submitted included consideration of the individual's community involvement, school involvement, leadership skills, financial need, overall package presentation, and their desire to contribute and provide service in the future.
Yours in Rotary,
Tammy Colledge President - North Pole Rotary Foundation 2007-2008

Classifications Speeches

Please come and learn something new about our members.
Our newest members (A.C. Woolnough, David Gardner, Donna Therriault, and Fred Brantingham) will be doing their classification speeches May 9th!

Pioneer Home Annual Bake/Garage Sale June 9

Please bring your baked goods to Sunrisers or Pioneer Home on Friday June 8th!

Bring Donation to the Pioneer's Home or SunRisers on May 1st - June 7th!

(9-4:30pm)