Rotary Log 01-08-19

Everett Rotary Log 01-08-19
 
Greetings for this first meeting of the new year were courtesy of Brian Hollingshead and Greg Lineberry. 
 
President Amy opened meeting number 5024 with a hardy welcome, followed by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
 
Paul Stoot then offered yet another great Thought of the Day Prayer.
 
Jeff Moore introduced Erica Hambira with Paul Stoot, Chris Graves with Michael Kvistad, Corey M. with Roy Yates, and Cat Wilson with Jim Schrader. 
 
 
Joe Gaffney, president of Gaffney Construction, provided his Meeting Sponsor/re-classification talk.  They are a 40+ year company building small to large structures.  Accompanying photos showed some beautiful buildings. 
 
 
Announcements
 
Jim Staniford reminded us of a Silver Tips hockey fellowship on Jan. 20th benefiting Dawson Place.
 
Kari Petrasek let us know that the Paine Field Tour on Jan. 17th was full.  Judi reminded us that Food Bank volunteering is on the last Thursday of each month from 11am – 1pm. 
 
 
Sonja Kraski shared that e Fireside at her house was a great time, even though 4 attended. 
 
 
Steve Miller announced that Kelly Shephard will be his Vice President.  He is also looking for volunteers to attend upcoming grant writing seminars with him. 
 
Will McMahan tested our Rotary Elevator Speech with some unsuspecting “volunteers”.  He then reminded us that we are all part of the membership committee. 
 
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks
 
Larry O’Donnell had a bell ringer for recent Everett Herald articles.  Will McMahan added comments about the same articles. 
 
Roy Yates reminisced about Joe Gaffney in high school. 
 
 
Judi was happy to meet her new nephew- in-law at Christmas. 
 
 
Brian Hollingshead reminded us of the after-hours event at the Marriott on Jan. 10th. 
 
 
Kaye Phinney was very happy about her Christmas trip to Disneyland with the family.
 
Raffle
Steve Miller, Dick Schlosser, and Will McMahan each took home bubble bath, wine, and car wash certificates. Interesting combination.
 
Program
 
Terre Harris, owner, and Dan Wells from Harris Bio Medical presented todays program “CPR Update”. They provide basic life support training for medical and dental professionals.  Some interesting facts about CPR:
  • Your first compression MUST crack the sternum
  • Each compression must go down two inches and come all the way back up
to be effective.
  • The survival rate with an AED goes from less than 20% to more than 70%
  • Supplies should include spare batteries and pads for the AED, trauma sheers and a surgical prep razor. 
  • They recommended regular FIRST AID/CPR refresher courses and offered a free training session for everyone in attendance and their families.
 
Today’s Inspiration Award went to Don Steward – the secret the behind the Log.
 
Meeting adjourned.
 
This weeks crew:
Reporter:             Joe Bullis
Photographers:     Tara Eckstrom
                            Walt Greenwood