THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
Meeting of April 7, 2020 #38 (5343) was called to order by President Steve Miller who was on location. He then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Parker Crompton provided the Thought of the Day.
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS:
President Steve introduced the virtual visitors for today. Guests included Rosetta Nabuuma from Uganda guest of Jack Robinson. Visiting Rotarians included James Monroe, Editor of the Rotary Peace Arch Journal from Lake Stevens Rotary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Induction of Sheldon Johnson proposed by Ed Petersen, Classification – Hotel Management
- ZOOM Security Report, President Steve thanked Greg Lineberry for his extensive report.
- President Steve thanked and congratulated the Leadership Institute graduates: John Olson, Greg Lineberry, Anna Marie Laurence, Cat Wilson, Neil Angst, Kari Petrasek, Kelly Shepherd, and Janice Ellis.
- John O’Connor announced that The Everett Herald put out it’s first volume in 1891 and then became the Everett Daily Herald in 1919. It has served us all that time and today is in a bit of trouble because of no advertising during the current health situation. You can help by subscribing today.
- Jeff Micciche (Mitchell) sent his thanks for all the well wishes.
- Larry O’Donnell reports doing well and thanks all of you for the thoughtful phone calls, notes and emails.
- Past Presidents Dinner has been canceled; a new date will be scheduled.
- District Matching Grants available up to $5,000 if impacts COVID-19. Example: Medical supplies, food bank, backpack programs providing school age kids food. June 30th deadline to apply. Do we have any funds available?
- Reminder to Support Small Businesses. Vintage Café & Bargreen’s Coffee
- Membership Moment was provided by PP Marc Baker who talked 40 years of Rotary including when Barb McCarthy and Kathy deTurk were the first women to be admitted to Everett Rotary.
- Bill Finley is providing the program next week on the subject of COVID-19. He asked for questions to be pre-submitted.
- Virtual Happy Hour Social – Kelly Shepherd announced a Virtual Happy Hour on Friday.
HAPPY DOLLARS:
- Brenda Bolanos-Ivory said that 3 people got a hotel room.
- Mark Valentine paid $50 because he’s making more money fixing old books than treating patients
- Marc Baker stood in line to buy groceries
- Russ Hermes asked about the status of scholarships under the current crisis. He was answered by President Steve who stated that Russ Kimball was proceeding with virtual interviews and the Fred Meyers portion will be worked out.
- Steve McGraw paid $50 to be underwater (referring to his background during the Zoom meeting)
- Greg Lineberry celebrated with his wife in their motorhome eating Lombardi’s
- Kelli Thode made an announcement
- Robert Temple challenged everyone to donate to happy bucks
- Judi Edwards said she’d take credit cards via phone
- Dave Schlosser gave $50 as he is enjoying extra time with his family and his dad is more concerned with finding open courses than worrying about COVID.
- Bill Finley offered some encouragement saying that we’re flattening the curve.
PROGRAM
“Swartz on Sports” presented by Bill Swartz was introduced by Randy Hansen, PP
Bill gave an entertaining perspective on why and when sports keep us connected and why we miss it during times like these, how they influence us and how we take them for granted.
I thought about this presentation as I watched the 1979 All Star game played at the Kingdome and then replayed this week in lieu of a live game. It was wonderful and all the things Bill said applied especially the nostalgia and sense of community they provide. Bill told us that the Skagit Rotary was partnering with the Chinook Enterprises to donate to heroes during the health crisis. He ended by saying that there will be games again.
Hear him on KOMO news.
CONCLUSION
President Steve thanked our speaker and notified him of the certificate in name acknowledging a donation to the healing fund for a water project in Panama. He then thanked those who contributed, visitors and guests. Rotary Connects the World
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara George
Next Program:
“COVID-19” presented by Dr. Bill Finley introduced by Kelly Shepherd