Upcoming Club Meetings

Regular meetings of the Rotary Club of Three Creeks are held first and third Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., in the Bud Van Cleve Community Room at Luke Jensen Sports Park (4000 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA 98665) unless otherwise noted below. Occasional "offsite" meetings will be held at businesses in the area. Those will be announced as they are confirmed.

FRIENDSHIP: Thursday, May 31, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Fifth Thursday Fellowship
@ 3PEAKS Public House & Taproom

FEATURED EVENT: We'll celebrate another #3CreeksAt3Peaks Fifth Thursday with a friendship event, as is our club's custom, at a 3Peaks Public House & Taproom.

This will be an opportunity for members to enjoy friendship, leadership and service while getting to know one another better, and learning a little more about Rotary.

Be sure to invite friends, family members and others who you think would enjoy the fellowship of our amazing members!

OFFSITE: Thursday, June 7, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Battle Ground HealthCare
@ Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, 6th Floor

FEATURED PROGRAM: Sue Neal and Sue Doyle will be our guests to provide background and depth to a discussion about Battle Ground HealthCare.

Battle Ground HealthCare, a free clinic located in Battle Ground, opened in May 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. BGHC provides chronic medical care, limited dental care, rehabilitation services (chiropractic, massage, occupational, physical and speech therapy), diabetes self-management courses (English & Spanish), cooking matters classes for diabetes, and a chronic pain course to clients in our service area (North Clark County, WA) between the ages of 18 and 65+ who are uninsured or under-insured with little or no income and at the 300% and under of the federal poverty level. North Clark County is designated a geographic primary care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), indicating that the entire population is identified as under-served and resources are considered over-utilized (January 2011, Washington State Department of Health - Office of Community Health Systems). Our dedicated medical, dental and rehabilitation services volunteers have provided approximately 4,000 client visits since opening and our community partnerships allow us to refer patients for mental health and vision services. 

INTRODUCTION: David Chan

Presiding: President Susanne Holmberg
Pledge: Eric Lucescu
Moment of Inspiration: Lisa Abrahamsson
Greeter: Tina Vlachos

OFFSITE: Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Dragon Boating Outing & Picnic
@ Vancouver Lake Park

FEATURED PROGRAM: Come try dragon boating, a true TEAM sport! Imagine a group of people working in tandem toward a common goal. Throw in a dash of competitiveness, a big helping of fun and a few splashes of water - it's a great combo.

No experience or equipment required. Paddles and life jackets will be provided. Wear exercise clothes that can get a bit wet. Bring a hat, sunglasses, other things that you may want to have based on that day's weather.

Jeff Campbell has been involved in dragon boat racing for more than 20 years. As the owner-operator of Double Fifth , he and his office dog Star run the show. The dog is responsible for sleeping under the desk and Jeff handles everything else. His philosophy is simple: Take care of your customers and they will take care of you. This means a satisfied paddler is always his goal. It's about making sure the paddler gets everything they need, even if it means sending them to another store. He's your friend in the paddling industry.

After the dragon boat experience, the club will host a potluck picnic dinner in the park to induct its new officers and celebrate the completion of the 2017-18 Rotary Year. Who needs a stuffy banquet with a rubber chicken dinner, when we can share our favorite picnic dishes with our friends and Rotary family.

INTRODUCTION: Kelley Campbell

Presiding: President Susanne Holmberg
Pledge: TBA
Moment of Inspiration: TBA
Greeter: TBA

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
5:30 p.m.
TBA
@ Luke Jensen Sports Park

FEATURED PROGRAM: It's the first meeting of the new Rotary Year!

Our program will be announced very soon. Stay tuned!

INTRODUCTION: Dan Sockle

Presiding: President Nelson Holmberg
Pledge: TBA
Moment of Inspiration: TBA
Greeter: TBA

Thursday, July 19, 2018
5:30 p.m.
TBA
@ Luke Jensen Sports Park

FEATURED PROGRAM: It's the first meeting of the new Rotary Year!

Our program will be announced very soon. Stay tuned!

INTRODUCTION: Dan Sockle

Presiding: President Nelson Holmberg
Pledge: TBA
Moment of Inspiration: TBA
Greeter: TBA

Thursday, August 2, 2018
5:30 p.m.
TBA
@ Luke Jensen Sports Park

FEATURED PROGRAM: TBA

Our program will be announced very soon. Stay tuned!

INTRODUCTION: Jessie Harris

Presiding: President Nelson Holmberg
Pledge: TBA
Moment of Inspiration: TBA
Greeter: TBA

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Upcoming Hands On Service Project Opportunities

June Service Project: Planting Our Peace Pole at Luke Jensen Sports Park
Date & Time to be announced
Place to be announced

More details to come. Please stay tuned.


Service Projects Completed by the Rotary Club of Three Creeks
November 2016 - "Pass the Hat" which raised nearly $250 at one meeting for Water Buffalo Project (International Service)
December 2016 - Santa's Posse Toy Drive for Clark County Sheriff
March 2017 - Smoke Detector Installation with Clark County Fire & Rescue at Ridgefield Marina
May 2017 - Rotarians at Work Day at Silver Buckle Ranch
June 2017 - Healing Garden Plantings at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
September 2017 - Whipple Creek Hollow Trail Rehabilitation in Ridgefield
September 21, 2017 - Raised $2,100 for Rotary Disaster Relief (including a $1,000 match from Steve Pash) at club meeting
October 26, 2017 - Members served The Frassati Dinner at St. James Catholic Church to more than 150 needy people
November 14, 2017 - Members repacked food at the Clark County Food Bank
December 7, 2017 - Members donated a barrel full of toys to the Clark County Sheriff's Office Santa's Posse during a Toy Drive at our meeting
December 14, 2017 - Members volunteered to wrap gifts and handle logistics for Clark County Sheriff's Office Santa's Posse program
December 17, 2017 - Members volunteered time to deliver gifts and food boxes for Clark County Sheriff's Office Santa's Posse program
January 25, 2018 - Members volunteered time to paint two rooms at Share's Hazel Dell shelter
February 28, 2018 - Members volunteered time, and donated items, to Every28Days providing feminine hygiene items to homeless women
March 10, 2018 - Members planted 26 trees (one for each club member) at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
April 28, 2018 - Members assembled numerous pieces of IKEA furniture for the Clark County YWCA
May 12, 2018 - Members prepared garden plots and spread wood chips on paths at Beacon Farm, for North County Community Food Bank

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Rotary Club of Three Creeks Board Meetings

Our club board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m., typically in the same location as the club's meeting that night, but check the website for specific location. Board meetings are open to all members and attendance at a board meeting can be used as a makeup meeting to support attendance requirements. These dates and locations are subject to change. Please contact a board member directly to confirm the day, time and place of our next board meeting.

2018 Board Meetings:
January 18, 2018 at Luke Jensen Sports Park
February 15, 2018 at Luke Jensen Sports Park
March 15, 2018 at Vancouver Fire Station #7 (12603 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver)
April 19, 2018 at 3Peaks Public House & Taproom (24415 NE 10th Ave., Ridgefield)
May 17, 2018 at Starbucks Crossroads Center (14300 NE 20th Ave., Vancouver), 4:30 p.m.
June 21, 2018 - no meeting
July 19, 2018 *
August 16, 2018 *
September 20, 2018 *
October 18, 2018 *
November 15, 2018 *
December 20, 2018 - no meeting due to holidays

* - 2018-19 Board of Directors

2017 Board Meetings:
January 9, 2017 at Applebee's Salmon Creek
February 13, 2017 at Applebee's Salmon Creek
March 13, 2017 at Applebee's Salmon Creek
April 20, 2017, 4 p.m. at Northwest Smile Designs
May 18, 2017, 4 p.m. at Northwest Smile Designs
June 15, 2017 - canceled
July 20, 2017 - 4:30 p.m., Starbucks - Hazel Dell
August 17, 2017, 4:30 p.m., Starbucks - Hazel Dell
September 21, 2017, 4:30 p.m., Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - sixth floor meeting room
October 19, 2017, 4 p.m. - canceled
November 16, 2017, 4 p.m. at Corwin Beverage Company
December 21, 2017, 4 p.m. - no meeting due to holidays