At their Jul 21 meeting, Kingston North Kitsap Rotarians heard from Jennifer Strong and Erin Shannon, co-Presidents of Silverdale Rotary, about that Club’s Duck Race, Sunday, Jul 25.  This is their annual major fundraiser, which, over the years, has raised $1.6m for community purposes in the Silverdale area.  KNK Rotarians were “offered an opportunity” to purchase Ducks in the race.  Twenty bucks.  Five Ducks.  Good luck.

    Other meetings news and notes:     

    The Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Board has approved a plan to move one noon meeting a month to the evening.  The first such evening event will be Aug 18.  

    Kingston North Kitsap Rotary’s Ale Trail will be part of the community Wine Walk, Aug 21, 11a-5p.  Volunteers are needed.  Contact Alice Amas.

    Nancy Martin reported Pie in the Park is back.  After a covid-19 rest year, Pies will be flying off the shelf Aug 12.  Pie in the Park has become a favorite fund-raiser for Kingston’s Village Green Community Center over the years.  Some years, proceeds have exceeded $50k, as community-spirited bidders set out to score Grandma’s favorite apple pie, or the exotic chocolate latte, whipped cream, banana pie.   It is a fun evening, beginning about 5:30p, at Village Green Community Park.  Pie in the Park is a free event (until you raise your bid number).

    Rotarians brainstormed how the Club could improve its brand-building attire when they are in action in the community.  Golf shirts.  T-shirts, vests, etc.  A group will be formed to execute on the ideas.