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As an annual fund-raiser, our Kiwanis Club participates with another Kiwanis Club to work as turn marshals at Seattle International Raceway for the Pacific Northwest Porsche Club. We have members stationed at each turn to watch for safety issues and report problems during the event. This was an unusual event, as the events are normally Porsche owners that participate in Driver Education. 
At one of our turnworker events at Seattle International Raceway, Mario Andretti showed up to give some rides to auction winners in this Lotus. Photo by Lutz In partnership with local law enforcement agencies and hospitals, Chief For A Day is about celebrating the lives of children who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. It’s also a celebration of life for us all. Fifteen children were given a day that focused on their dreams, not their illnesses. It allowed us all to become, for a day, a part of some special children’s lives. (roll cursor over picture to see another)  Each child was transported in limousines by police motorcade to the WSCJTC. In addition to each child having a hand-tailored uniform from their sponsoring agency, each child was sworn in as “Chief” or “Sheriff” for the day. After the swearing in ceremony, the new Chiefs and Sheriffs then experienced outside presentations made by local law enforcement agencies including K-9 units, mounted patrol, SWAT, rifle units, a police helicopter, and more. The
event was held on Thursday, May 11, 2006. The motorcade arrived
between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen
kicked off the swearing in ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Lunch was held
from noon until 1:00 p.m., and the outside presentations were held
from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. |
