Scoop March 14, 2013 HAPPY BUCK$

Kirk McGovern is happy to announce that he is glad to be back.

Mark Mitchell is happy to be wearing a suit today – NOT!

Amy Mackey-Hornak is happy to share that she had a great trip to the Lower 48 visiting family. And she is even happier to be heading off to Kona for a vacation.

Lynn Spivey is happy to share that her Mother recently celebrated her 69th Birthday, and she is so happy that she was here to celebrate given her recent illness.

Jenny Carty is happy to announce that the ASR Parcel Post Party is coming soon. The sign-up sheet is circulating.

Scott McMurren is happy to see Gabby our rebound exchange student. He has been traveling north and south and all over the state of Alaska. He is also happy that he was sporting his Xtra Tuff boots as he walked the halls in Juneau.

Paul Michelsohn is happy to share that Jess Hinker is actually attached and does have a fiancé.

Michael Archer is happy to announce that our exchange student Karl Berglund came in 2nd place in the mini golf tournament that was held at the recent Iditarod festivities.

Dan Johnson is thrilled that he has convinced his entire family to go on a sky diving trip.

Jess Hinker is happy to introduce her guest Jesse with Kendall/Lexus of Alaska.

Jan Henderson has a happy $5 bucks to give the American Diabetes Galla a plug. SIGN UP!

Ken Anderson is happy to share that he recently had a great time golfing with his buddies and an even greater time partaking in a few libations.

SPEAKER: Tom Brennan, Alaskan Author and Writer

Tom Brennan, an Alaskan writer who authored the best seller named, “Murder at 40 Below” shares with us a few tales about Alaska’s most nefarious characters, and how police detectives may or may not have solved many of their shocking crimes. From Soapy Smith (one of Alaska’s most notorious criminals) and Wyatt Earp; to the more current criminals like Michelle Lenehan.

Mark Your Calendar:

3/21/13 - Jason Metrokin, Bistol Bay Native Assoc. Comings and Goings…. 3/22/13 – ASR Comedy Fundraiser at Koots Proposed for Membership: 3/28/13 - Jim Browder, Superintendent Anchorage School Justin Thompson District Financial Services Professional

Leave of Absence: 4/4/13 - Make Alaska Competitive Coalition - Fix ACES Resignations from club:

MARCH CLUB ANNIVERSARIES!

Mary Olszewski 3/01/89 MARCH BIRTHDAYS! Ken Anderson 3/04/10 Jan Henderson 3/12/96 Melissa Reiser 3/01 Kirk McGovern 3/13/95 Carl Reed 3/02 Scott McMurren 3/18/99 Jerry Hines 3/05 Carl Reed 3/24/94 Bob Twing 3/14 Jenny Murray 3/27/08 Janine Becka 3/16 Ruth Williams 3/29/07 Brandon Snodgras 3/17 Bill Phelan 3/21

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming Events…

A Rotary Stand up Comedy fundraiser: Carol Montgomery, Friday March 22nd, 8 pm, $20, includes your first two drinks. All proceeds go to Anchorage South.

ASR’s Parcel Post Party will be held on April 13th, starting at 6 pm at Mike and Shannon Ferris’s residence. The sign-up sheet will be circulating. Sign up, join in the fun and contribute to your Paul Harris.

The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra presents a FREE Neighborhood Concert on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:00 pm at Chugiak High School. This is a fun, casual, and free event. This one hour performance features audience favorites including Tchaikovsky’s Overture of 1812, “Jupiter” from Holst’s the Planets, the theme from Star Wars and many more.

Other Info…

ASR’s Website

All are encouraged to visit our club website at www.anchoragesouthrotary.org

While at the site take a moment to edit your profile and contact information.

Please keep both Don Dwiggins and Chuck Becker in your thoughts and prayers as both are in the midst of battling cancer are undergoing treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. We’re thinking of you Don and Chuck !

For anyone who wishes to send Josh and Tammy a “hello”, their Florida address is: Josh & Tammy Jennett 138 107th Avenue, #233 Treasure Island, FL 33706

Readers Needed - Readers are needed at Chinook Elementary. Please sign up. See Mike Ferris or Jess Hinker with any questions on how to get involved.

Skiers Wanted! - Our exchange student, Karl Berglund, wants to go skiing. If you are a skier call Karl and invite him to go skiing.

ASR’s next food drive for the Children’s School Lunch Program will be on Thursday, March 28. Please visit http://thechildrenslunchbox.org/ for a complete listing of food items that can be accepted. A few suggestions are….Canned goods; chili, chicken, ravioli, tuna, vegetables and soup. Miscellaneous items; oatmeal, fruit cups, granola bars and instant mashed potatoes (the small size).

Karl Berglund (Exchange Student) Not sure how to reach Karl? He can be reached at 907-717- 6444, home: 907-349-8868, or via email: [email protected] The best way to reach Karl is by sending a text message. PRESIDENT-ELECT: GREETER: Doran Powell REPORTER: SPLIT THE POT: Michelle Engelke Jess Hinker FLAG SALUTE: Girls Night Out, LIFETIME Paul Michelsohn Women Aloud, INVOCATION: Comedy Club Allstars VI, SHOWTIME Bob Conklin INTRODUCTIONS: Half-Hour Comedy Hour, MTV Kevin Taylor Into the Night with Rick Dees, ABC SGT AT ARMS: Stand-up Spotlight with Rosie O'Donnell, VH1 Kevin Taylor Comedy on the Road, A&E Kevin’s Korner: (3x), 20TH CENTURY FOX Comics Only (3x), COMEDY CENTRAL Despite the forecast, live like its SPRING! Lilly Pulitzer PRODUCTION SHOWS-LAS VEGAS Crazy Girls The Riviera It maybe be cold but at least the sun is shining! Sunshine is like a smile bringing Midnight Fantasy The Luxor warmth to all who experience it. Smile X The Flamingo more and spread the sunshine!

DIRECTOR Fine, Funny and Female, by various authors The Ligher Side of Death, by Jim Mendrinos I'm Your Savior, by

Carol Montgomery coming to Koots 3/22 TELEVISION Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, SYNDICATED Funniest Mom in America, NICK AT NITE Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, COMEDY CENTRAL On the Inside: Vegas Nights, DISCOVERYCHANNEL Two for Las Vegas, TRAVEL CHANNEL Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, ABC Oprah, SYNDICATED Mike & Maty, ABC