Meeting of November 22, 2022 – Club’s 5,473^rd meeting and President Tammy Dunn’s 21^st meeting

 

President Tammy began our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Thought of the Day. She offered thoughts about Rotary and summed it by saying “Find yourself surrounded by those you love”.

 

Kaye Phinney introduced Junior Khim, Coastal Community Bank’s Downtown Everett’s branch manager.

 

Announcements:  none at this time

 

Jim Staniford:  Impressed with Tulalip Casino’s great Holiday lights!

 

Jerry Tucker:  His Oregon Ducks beat Utah!

 

Betsy Baker Bold:  Birthday bucks, Maui trip, passing of her mentor, Craig Lindon – Bell Ringer!

 

Mark Valentine:  Thanksgiving at his sister’s in Oregon, West Virginia Basketball vs Purdue

 

Junior Khim:  wine & sweet treats

 

Kari Petrasek:  free Rotary lunch

 

Brian Hollingshead:  red wine & coffee

 

Amy Norman, PP, continued with the month’s weekly drawings.  Lucky winners were

 

Andy Hall:  Freddy Funko Bobblehead, Rotary hat, Pins & Aqua Sox T-shirt

 

Walt Greenwood:  Professional tooth whitening kit, Freddy Funko Pin, Rotary hat

 

Anna Marie Lawrence:  2023 Aqua Sox, sweatshirt, Rotary hat, Freddie Funko pin

 

Continuing with our Foundation Month Fundraiser, Ed Petersen, PP, outlined World Community Service Projects & how they relate to the Rotary Foundation.  He had fellow Rotarians stand with a sign to help us “Follow the Money”.  We also learned there are 4,600 Clubs internationally in 182 countries.  The Foundation supports world health problems, offers grants to better underprivileged communities, supports better living condition projects, as well as 5-year loans to help new business owners, and much more. Our dollars are valued and professionally managed.

 

 

After the tragic 2014 Oso slide, the surrounding communities founded Glacier Peak Institute to empower youth through action-based education to build resilient rural communities and ecosystems encompassing the Glacier Peak region. GPI develops outdoor programs, outdoor recreation opportunities and workforce development. The program is youth focused.

 

Staggering Statistics:

 

GPI aims to save lives, build grit and resilience, create access, bridge urban and rural. 

 

Barriers for underserved are proximity (land, people, transportation), finances & gear & mentorship.

 

Youth served are from rural school districts:  Darrington, Concrete, Modest Family Solutions, North County Family Services, Kulshan Creek (Latinx neighborhood), Stillaguamish Tribe, Korean Community Service Center, Project Girl (young women of color), Girls on the Run (girls pursuing dreams), Housing Hope (low-income housing), Connect Casino Road (poverty, diverse)

 

 

After the Oso tragedy, it was surprising to learn that many of the area youth do not have outdoor experiences.  GPI’s direct free programming addresses this and includes:

 

GPI welcomes your help!  Contact information:

Office:  360-436-6445

 

President Tammy concluded our meeting with thanks to our presenter, Oak Rankin and Club members. 

 

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