ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
The meeting of February 20, 2024 (#5,532 Rotary Club of Everett, #30 of current year) was opened by President Neil Angst after technical difficulties that caused Zeb Cobb and I to be concerned that it had been cancelled without our knowledge. Gradually people began coming in and President Neil alluded to the complication.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pres. Neil, He commented that in 1989 women were allowed to join Rotary and they asked gentlemen to put the seat down. I think that was the “Thought of the Day” and was delivered by Pres. Neil Angst.
MUSIC:
Music of the Day was provided by Walt Greenwood and was a little more tasteful.
VISITING ROTARIANS & GREETERS:
Neil Angst introduced Visiting Rotarians & Guests beginning with Linda Murray from South Everett Mukilteo Rotary, and Janis Ellis’ guest and his dad. President Neil also welcomed Rich Toyer on his return from Mexico.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements included a short discussion of the technical difficulties and a plea for help.
Linda spoke of the ”YES Program” to get kids more involved in Rotary, going to Guatemala. The project starts in September when school starts. They will do applications for grants. Students enroll in RYLA, March 15, (Luck of the Irish), to make money for the program, a fun event. For a flyer, contact call Janis.
VOA Food Bank Sorting, Thursday, March 21st 2-4
Rotary Club of Everett Board Meeting, Feb 23rd
HAPPY DOLLAR$ / BIRTHDAY BUCK$
Guest had nice days, Mike Holcomb suddenly became 82, Rich Toyer had $100 glad we had a meeting after he returned.
RAFFLE:
Linda did the drawing, red wine, Carmel corn, still fresh valentine candy. Steve Miller took lunch, Anna Marie Laurence took wine, and Jerry Tucker won the candy.
PROGRAM: Paul Harris Presentations
Past President Steve Miller thanked everyone for participating, recognized major donors, goal was $30,000, just $50 shy. Everything was good except a few members who haven’t given the $25 minimum. Let’s work on this. Save communities, protect mothers and children, provide clean water, historical assistance to the world, thank you.
Polio Plus—third place on per person goal. Steve showed a slide show of who the major donors are.
A certificate for Paul Harris to Brian Hollingshead.
Kelli Thode – American Red Cross
Introduced Kelli Thode, Everett Rotary has influenced others to get into blood drive. Sat, March 29, promote it to club, host 4 drives per year now, with Bloodworks and other rotaries. Consistent locations can donate every 56 days, each donation contributes to 3 lives so it’s very helpful. Marysville, Arlington regularly, others are coming on are Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, North Creek, helped along by Everett Rotary’s leadership. Will have a table at the district conference which we hope will impact blood donations and encourage other clubs to come on. Yes, there is always a shortage and then emergency calls during summer, covid, Fewer people are donating, be aware and encourage others to keep hospitals supplied. Rotary Action Group promotes drives worldwide.
President Neil thanked everyone. Sat, April 20 is scholarship day, don’t forget to volunteer. Next meeting at golf course, please eat there to help us pay. Janis took her Venezuelan family to food bank, and they helped greatly.
Next Program: Student of the Month
Respectfully submitted,
Barb George
Photographs submitted,
Walt Greenwood