2022 - 2023
Aug 22, 2022
Picnic and Seniors Helping All Kids in Education (S.H.A.K.E.)
Pulled Pork Buffet, or Chef’s Salad, Brownie
Sep 26, 2022
Peter Diedrick, Legislative Director, WSSRA Representations/Legislation
Creamy Chicken Pasta, or Chef’s Salad
Oct 24, 2022
Director of My Friends’ Place, Heather Shindehite
Meat Loaf, or Chef’s Salad
Nov 21, 2022
Toy Drive – Salvation Army
Christmas Music
Turkey and Gravy, or Chef’s Salad
Jan 10, 2023
Superintendent’s Panel: Kennewick, Pasco, Richland
Pork Roast with Gravy, or Chef’s Salad
Feb 27, 2023
Health/Nutrition issues from Tami Silva, Community Relations Director for Columbia Crossings at Grandridge.
French Sandwich w/Au Jus, or Grilled Chicken Salad
Mar 27, 2023
Master Gardener Alice Allison
Grilled Chicken Breast with Risotto and Grilled Vegetables or Grilled Chicken Salad
Apr 24, 2023
History of Juneteenth: Mrs. Elouise Sparks, Executive Director for Juneteenth Scholarship
Beef Stroganoff with Chef’s Choice Vegetable or Grilled Chicken Salad
May 20, 2019
Installation of Officers/Celebration of Life
Club Sandwich and Tomato Soup or Grilled Chicken Salad
LUNCHES ARE HELD AT RED LION AND CONFERENCE CENTER, 2525 NORTH 20th AVENUE, PASCO WA 99301. Cost is $18 for Entree or Salad; this includes beverage, meal, and dessert. A carafe of coffee (Decaf/Regular), hot and iced tea, and water will be on each table. A dessert table will be available at the conclusion of lunch service (please, one serving per member or guest). Remember, a reservation made is a reservation paid!
11:00 - 11:30 - Registration and Fellowship
11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch served
12:00 – 1:00 – Program / Business
2018 - 2019
Turkey
Heritage College
Heritage College
2017 - 2018
2016 - 2017
08: Executive Board - ESD 123.
22: Luncheon: Indoor Picnic
"Pop Up" Programs:
SHAKE - Jan Fraley
Heritage Mentors - Denny Brown
MORE Project - Todd Kenning
Entertainment: "Vickie and the Boys"
Menu: Pulled Pork or Hot Dog, or Mixed Salad, with Brownie
September
12: Executive Board - ESD 123
26: Luncheon: Candidates' Debate
Menu: Chicken with Cream Sauce, or Chef's Salad
October
10: Executive Board - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Tri-City Police Chiefs
Menu: Meat Loaf, or Fresh Spinach with Chicken
November
14: Executive Board - ESD 123
21: Luncheon - Salvation Army Toy Drive
Menu: Roast Turkey Dinner, or Chicken Caesar
January
09: Executive Board - ESD 123
23: Luncheon - Tri-City School Superintendents
Menu: Roast Pork, or Chef's Salad
February
13: Executive Board - ESD 123
27: Luncheon - Education Themed Program
Menu: Thin-Slice French Dip, or Chicken Caesar
March
13: Executive Board - ESD 123
27: Luncheon: MARIACHI!!!!
Menu: Beef Taco Salad, or Grilled Vegetable Taco Salad
April
10: Executive Board - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Awarding of Scholarships, Election of Officers
Menu: Vegetable Lasagna with Salad
May
08: Executive Board - ESD 123
22: Luncheon: Celebration of Life, Installation of Officers
Menu: Reuben with Soup, or Fresh Spinach with Chicken
2015 - 2016
August
10: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Kelly Noel Parks, singer, and guitarist, Dan Cass - Entertainment
SHAKE-Jan Fraley
Menu: picnic menu with brownie
September
14: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
28: Rohn Rutledge, AMBA
Menu: Chicken with Cream Sauce: Alternate - Chicken Caesar Salad
October
12: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
19: Tribute to our Armed Forces
Ginger Emerson, Gold Star Mom
Menu: Meat Loaf: Alternate - Fresh Spinach with Grilled Chicken
November
9: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
23: Mary Lou Gnoza and Steve Haberman – Entertainment
Salvation Army Toy Drive
Menu: Roast Turkey Dinner: Alternate - Chef's Salad
January
11: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
25: School Superintendents of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland
Menu: Pork: Alternate - Cobb Salad
February
8: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 12322, 2016
22: TBA
Menu: French Dip: Alternate - Strawberry/Spinach with Chicken Salad
March
14: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
28: Dr. Mike Boring-Washington State Executive Director
Menu: Beef Stroganoff: Alternate - Taco Beef Salad
April
11: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
25: Dr. Curt Horne, Keynote Speaker at 2015 State Convention
Scholarship Recipients
Menu: Vegetable Lasagna: Alternate - Caesar Salad
May
9: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 12323, 2016
23: Installation of Officers Memorial Service
Menu: Reuben Sandwich and Soup: Chicken Caesar Salad
Submitted by: Helen Bakshas, President Elect/Program
2014 - 2015
Executive Board Meetings: All except September, which will begin at 9:30, are scheduled from 10am to noon.
Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm
All lunches will feature either a desert, or the main dish salad.
A chef's salad is available for those making the request via the telephone tree.
August
11: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
25: Luncheon: The "August Picnic" & Eric Van Winkle, "The Carousel of Dreams"
Menu: Picnic menu with brownie
September
08: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
22: Luncheon: "Meet the Legislative Candidates"
Menu: the Monte Cristo Sandwich
October
13: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
27: Luncheon: "Deidre Holmberg, Principal, Rosalind Franklin STEM elementary"
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
November
10: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
24: Luncheon: "Salvation Army Toy Drive"
Menu: Roast Turkey with Trimmings
January
12: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
26: Luncheon: "Dave Bond, Superintendent of Kennewick Schools"
Menu: Tri-Tip Dips
February
09: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
23: Luncheon: "Brian Gochoel, WA State Tri-Cities Club Soccer Team"
Menu: Pork
March
09: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
23: Luncheon: "Marjy Leggett, Air Race Classic
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
16 - 22: School Retirees' Appreciation Week
April
13: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
27: Luncheon: "Scholarship Presentations and Election of Officers"
Menu: Turkey and Ham Sandwiches (two halves) and Garden Vegetable Soup
May
11: Executive Board Meeting
25: Luncheon: "Installation of Officers and Memorial Service with Sandy Martineau Smith (teacher, minister, and author)"
Menu: Rueben Sandwich
June:
8 - 10: State Convention - Wenatchee, WA.
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2013 - 2014
Executive Board Meetings: 10am - Noon
Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm
All lunches will feature a dessert and a side.
A chef's salad is available for those making the request via the telephone tree.
August
12: Executive Board Meeting
26: Luncheon: The "August Picnic"
Menu: Hamburgers 'N Hot Dogs, buffet style
Entertainment with Terry Simmelink
September
09: Executive Board Meeting
23: Luncheon: "Meet the Legislative Candidates"
Menu: the Monte Cristo, Country Gentleman's most popular sandwich
October
14: Executive Board Meeting
28: Luncheon: "Saundra Hill, Superintendent of Pasco Schools"
Menu: Meat Lasagna
November
18: Executive Board Meeting
25: Luncheon: "Annual Toy Drive"
Menu: Traditional Turkey Dinner
Entertainment with the Pasco Middle School 'Guitarists'
January
13: Executive Board Meeting
27: Luncheon: "Lisa Toomey, Director for The Hanford Reach Project"
Menu: Tri-Tip Dips
February
10: Executive Board Meeting
24: Luncheon: "Laura Riojas, Administrator, Callaway Gardens: Aging and Alzheimers"
Menu: Pork Loin
March
10: Executive Board Meeting
24: Luncheon: "H. Keith Moo-Young, Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities"
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
April
14: Executive Board Meeting
28: Luncheon: "Scholarship Award Program"
Menu: Turkey and Ham Sandwiches (two halves) and Garden Vegetable Soup
May
12: Executive Board Meeting
19: Luncheon: "Installation of Officers and Memorial Service"
Menu: Rueben Sandwich
June:
9 - 11: State Convention - Vancouver, WA.
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2012 - 2013
August
06 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
13 General Meeting: "Annual Picnic"
MENU: Picnic Style, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
September
10 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
24 General Meeting: "Meet and Greet Our Legislators and Contenders"
MENU: Beef Medalions with Mushroom Ragu
October
08 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
09 E8/Clarkston
22 General Meeting: "WSSRA Executive Director: Ed Gonion"
MENU: Green Chili Chicken (one of CG's favorite items)
November
13 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
26 General Meeting: "Annual Toy Collection and Christmas Caroling"
MENU: Fresh Roasted Turkey Dinner
January
14 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
15 E8/Waitsburg
28 General Meeting: "Post-Life Planning and Richland's Steel Band"
MENU: Chicken Fried Steak
February
11 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
25 General Meeting: "The Gang Problem in the Tri-Cities"
MENU: Pork Roast with Pan Dripping Gravy
March
11 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
25 General Meeting: "Yoga/Ayurveda for Wellness with Heather Anastos"
MENU: Meat Lasagna
April
08 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
22 General Meeting: "Scholarship Presentations and Elections of Officers"
MENU: Fish 'N Chips
May
13 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
14 E8/Kennewick - Country Gentleman
20 General Meeting: "Memorial Ceremony and Installation of Officers"
MENU: Monte Cristo Sandwich (Another popular item at CG)
June
3,4,5 - State Convention: PASCO
2011 - 2012
(Last year at the Red Lion in Kennewick)
September
Aug 27,
2018
Welcome
Back Buffet *
No Program - Short Business Meeting
Pulled
Pork Buffet, or Chef’s Salad, Brownie
Sep 24,
2018
Meet the Candidates
Creamy
Chicken Pasta, or Chef’s Salad
Oct 22,
2018
Ana King:
The Woman of Hanford
Meat
Loaf, or Chef’s Salad
Nov 19,
2018
Toy Drive – Salvation Army
Christmas Music
Jan 28,
2019
Superintendent’s Panel: Kennewick ,
Pasco , Richland
Pork
Roast with Gravy, or Chef’s Salad
Feb 25,
2019
French
Dip au Jus, or Chicken Taco Salad
Mar 25,
2019
Beef
Stroganoff, or Chef’s Salad
Apr 22,
2019
Student Music
Tri-Colored
Salad (3 salads: Chicken, Pasta, or Fruit)
May 20,
2019
Installation of Officers/Celebration of Life
Reuben
with Soup, or Chicken Taco Salad
Coffee on tables, water on tables, refreshment bar
provided
BFSRA provides desserts except August.
* All luncheons begin at 11:30, and end near, 1:00
pm. Plan on two hours in Sep to provide
the time needed for the legislators.
2016 - 2017
- Executive Board Meetings: All are scheduled from 10am to noon.
- Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm Cost: $14.00
- Different salads will be on a rotation basis throughout the year and will be mentioned in the phone calls.
- Desserts will be provided by BFSRA.
- A reservation made, is a reservation paid - unless there has been an emergency; and members with reservations may be served before those without.
08: Executive Board - ESD 123.
22: Luncheon: Indoor Picnic
"Pop Up" Programs:
SHAKE - Jan Fraley
Heritage Mentors - Denny Brown
MORE Project - Todd Kenning
Entertainment: "Vickie and the Boys"
Menu: Pulled Pork or Hot Dog, or Mixed Salad, with Brownie
September
12: Executive Board - ESD 123
26: Luncheon: Candidates' Debate
Menu: Chicken with Cream Sauce, or Chef's Salad
October
10: Executive Board - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Tri-City Police Chiefs
Menu: Meat Loaf, or Fresh Spinach with Chicken
November
14: Executive Board - ESD 123
21: Luncheon - Salvation Army Toy Drive
Menu: Roast Turkey Dinner, or Chicken Caesar
January
09: Executive Board - ESD 123
23: Luncheon - Tri-City School Superintendents
Menu: Roast Pork, or Chef's Salad
February
13: Executive Board - ESD 123
27: Luncheon - Education Themed Program
Menu: Thin-Slice French Dip, or Chicken Caesar
March
13: Executive Board - ESD 123
27: Luncheon: MARIACHI!!!!
Menu: Beef Taco Salad, or Grilled Vegetable Taco Salad
April
10: Executive Board - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Awarding of Scholarships, Election of Officers
Menu: Vegetable Lasagna with Salad
May
08: Executive Board - ESD 123
22: Luncheon: Celebration of Life, Installation of Officers
Menu: Reuben with Soup, or Fresh Spinach with Chicken
2015 - 2016
- Executive Board Meetings: All except September, which will begin at 9:30 am, are scheduled from 10am to noon.
- Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm Cost: $14.00
- Different salads will be on a rotation basis throughout the year and will be mentioned in the phone calls.
- Desserts will be provided by BFSRA.
- A reservation made, is a reservation paid - unless there has been an emergency; and members with reservations may be served before those without.
August
10: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
24: Luncheon: Kelly Noel Parks, singer, and guitarist, Dan Cass - Entertainment
SHAKE-Jan Fraley
Menu: picnic menu with brownie
September
14: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
28: Rohn Rutledge, AMBA
Menu: Chicken with Cream Sauce: Alternate - Chicken Caesar Salad
October
12: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
19: Tribute to our Armed Forces
Ginger Emerson, Gold Star Mom
Menu: Meat Loaf: Alternate - Fresh Spinach with Grilled Chicken
November
9: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
23: Mary Lou Gnoza and Steve Haberman – Entertainment
Salvation Army Toy Drive
Menu: Roast Turkey Dinner: Alternate - Chef's Salad
January
11: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
25: School Superintendents of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland
Menu: Pork: Alternate - Cobb Salad
February
8: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 12322, 2016
22: TBA
Menu: French Dip: Alternate - Strawberry/Spinach with Chicken Salad
March
14: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
28: Dr. Mike Boring-Washington State Executive Director
Menu: Beef Stroganoff: Alternate - Taco Beef Salad
April
11: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 123
25: Dr. Curt Horne, Keynote Speaker at 2015 State Convention
Scholarship Recipients
Menu: Vegetable Lasagna: Alternate - Caesar Salad
May
9: Executive Board Meeting - ESD 12323, 2016
23: Installation of Officers Memorial Service
Menu: Reuben Sandwich and Soup: Chicken Caesar Salad
Submitted by: Helen Bakshas, President Elect/Program
2014 - 2015
Executive Board Meetings: All except September, which will begin at 9:30, are scheduled from 10am to noon.
Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm
All lunches will feature either a desert, or the main dish salad.
A chef's salad is available for those making the request via the telephone tree.
11: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
25: Luncheon: The "August Picnic" & Eric Van Winkle, "The Carousel of Dreams"
Menu: Picnic menu with brownie
September
08: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
22: Luncheon: "Meet the Legislative Candidates"
Menu: the Monte Cristo Sandwich
October
13: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
27: Luncheon: "Deidre Holmberg, Principal, Rosalind Franklin STEM elementary"
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
November
10: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
24: Luncheon: "Salvation Army Toy Drive"
Menu: Roast Turkey with Trimmings
January
12: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
26: Luncheon: "Dave Bond, Superintendent of Kennewick Schools"
Menu: Tri-Tip Dips
February
09: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Whitman Room
23: Luncheon: "Brian Gochoel, WA State Tri-Cities Club Soccer Team"
Menu: Pork
March
09: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
23: Luncheon: "Marjy Leggett, Air Race Classic
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
16 - 22: School Retirees' Appreciation Week
April
13: Executive Board Meeting: ESD Lewis and Clark Room
27: Luncheon: "Scholarship Presentations and Election of Officers"
Menu: Turkey and Ham Sandwiches (two halves) and Garden Vegetable Soup
May
11: Executive Board Meeting
25: Luncheon: "Installation of Officers and Memorial Service with Sandy Martineau Smith (teacher, minister, and author)"
Menu: Rueben Sandwich
June:
8 - 10: State Convention - Wenatchee, WA.
**********************************
2013 - 2014
Executive Board Meetings: 10am - Noon
Luncheons: 11:30am - 1:00pm
All lunches will feature a dessert and a side.
A chef's salad is available for those making the request via the telephone tree.
August
12: Executive Board Meeting
26: Luncheon: The "August Picnic"
Menu: Hamburgers 'N Hot Dogs, buffet style
Entertainment with Terry Simmelink
September
09: Executive Board Meeting
23: Luncheon: "Meet the Legislative Candidates"
Menu: the Monte Cristo, Country Gentleman's most popular sandwich
October
14: Executive Board Meeting
28: Luncheon: "Saundra Hill, Superintendent of Pasco Schools"
Menu: Meat Lasagna
November
18: Executive Board Meeting
25: Luncheon: "Annual Toy Drive"
Menu: Traditional Turkey Dinner
Entertainment with the Pasco Middle School 'Guitarists'
January
13: Executive Board Meeting
27: Luncheon: "Lisa Toomey, Director for The Hanford Reach Project"
Menu: Tri-Tip Dips
February
10: Executive Board Meeting
24: Luncheon: "Laura Riojas, Administrator, Callaway Gardens: Aging and Alzheimers"
Menu: Pork Loin
March
10: Executive Board Meeting
24: Luncheon: "H. Keith Moo-Young, Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities"
Menu: Meat Loaf with Gravy
April
14: Executive Board Meeting
28: Luncheon: "Scholarship Award Program"
Menu: Turkey and Ham Sandwiches (two halves) and Garden Vegetable Soup
May
12: Executive Board Meeting
19: Luncheon: "Installation of Officers and Memorial Service"
Menu: Rueben Sandwich
June:
9 - 11: State Convention - Vancouver, WA.
***********************
2012 - 2013
August
06 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
13 General Meeting: "Annual Picnic"
MENU: Picnic Style, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
September
10 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
24 General Meeting: "Meet and Greet Our Legislators and Contenders"
MENU: Beef Medalions with Mushroom Ragu
October
08 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
09 E8/Clarkston
22 General Meeting: "WSSRA Executive Director: Ed Gonion"
MENU: Green Chili Chicken (one of CG's favorite items)
November
13 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
26 General Meeting: "Annual Toy Collection and Christmas Caroling"
MENU: Fresh Roasted Turkey Dinner
January
14 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
15 E8/Waitsburg
28 General Meeting: "Post-Life Planning and Richland's Steel Band"
MENU: Chicken Fried Steak
February
11 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
25 General Meeting: "The Gang Problem in the Tri-Cities"
MENU: Pork Roast with Pan Dripping Gravy
March
11 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
25 General Meeting: "Yoga/Ayurveda for Wellness with Heather Anastos"
MENU: Meat Lasagna
April
08 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
22 General Meeting: "Scholarship Presentations and Elections of Officers"
MENU: Fish 'N Chips
May
13 Executive Board Meeting: ESD #123
14 E8/Kennewick - Country Gentleman
20 General Meeting: "Memorial Ceremony and Installation of Officers"
MENU: Monte Cristo Sandwich (Another popular item at CG)
June
3,4,5 - State Convention: PASCO
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2011 - 2012
(Last year at the Red Lion in Kennewick)
September
12 Board Meeting: ESD #123
26 General Meeting: "WSSRA Lobbyist – Fred Yancey: How Can WSSRA
and its Members have an Impact on Legislators and Those whose Actions
can Help or Hurt them?"
and its Members have an Impact on Legislators and Those whose Actions
can Help or Hurt them?"
MENU: Cheddar Chive Chicken
October
10 Board Meeting: ESD #123
11 E-8 Meeting
MENU: Ravioli
November
14 Board Meeting: ESD #123
28 General Meeting: "Toy Drive and Salvation Army with Major Julio Vasquez"
MENU: Hickory Smoked Turkey
January
09 Board Meeting: ESD #123
23 General Meeting: Dave Pollington, Coordinator of Adult Literacy,
and "AMBA - Association Member Benefits Advisers" Kevin Slattery
MENU: Teriyaki Chicken
and "AMBA - Association Member Benefits Advisers" Kevin Slattery
MENU: Teriyaki Chicken
February
13 Board Meeting: ESD #123
14 E-8 Meeting
27 General Meeting: "Mid-Columbia Partnership" (Kennewick School
Principal Kelly Anderson
Principal Kelly Anderson
MENU: Swedish Meatballs
March
12 Board Meeting: ESD #123
26 General Meeting: "Every 15 Minutes" – Kennewick
MENU: Chicken Alfredo
MENU: Chicken Alfredo
April
09 Board Meeting: ESD #123
23 General Meeting: "Scholarship Presentations and Election of Officers"
MENU: Beef Lasagna
May
14 E-8 Meeting
15 Board Meeting: Marly Mayer's Home
28 General Meeting: "Memorial Ceremony and Installation of Officers"
June
4 - 6 State Convention - Spokane
