Rotary Log 05-21-19

Rotarians were greeted by Kelli Thode.
 
President Amy Norman opened the 43rd meeting of her term. President Amy Norman led the Pledge of Allegiance. All remained standing for Abby Cooley’s Thought of the Day was about the inspiration from the Scholarship Night.
 
President Amy Norman introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests:
Visiting Rotarian: None. Guests: None.
 
President Amy Norman read a thank you from a scholarship recipient who is attending Carroll College in Helena.
 
Thank you’s by President Amy Norman – Judi Edwards, John Olson, Tom Koenig, and Russ Kimball.
 
Announcements:
  • Classification Talk
 
  • Kelli Thode – Development Director of American Red Cross in the last 8 months. She is from the Puget Sound Region. She talked about her family and her work.
  • EPS Lost & Found – Clothes for Kids – Judi Edwards – A few openings left and waiting to hear back from schools. We pick up clothing at Lost & Found and take it to Clothes for Kids. Please let Judi know.
  • Fireside - Fontelle Jones – Reminder May 22nd Fontelle will be hosting a Fireside and let Judi know.
  • Scholarship Night Update – Russ Kimball – Thanked everyone for their work! Lots of support from Rotarians and Counselors. Planning for 2020 scholarships.
  • Rotary Park Update – Jerry Tucker – We had 90 people in attendance. It was a sunny beautiful day. Thank you to everyone!
  • Rotary Leadership Institute – Judi Edwards – RLI is June 22nd, Saturday in Mount Vernon, 8 am – 3 pm. An opportunity for Rotarians to learn more about Rotary. RLI Training 1 and 2 sections.
  • Please sign the Card for Kari Petrasek – her Cousin and Father passed away
 
 
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:
 
President Amy Norman fined Don Steward,
Glen Bachman, and
Brian Hollingshead.
 
  • Steve Miller – bell ringer; 33 years of marriage, daughter’s wedding, and visited with Ted Wenta.
  • Will McMahan – bell ringer; happy for Kelli Thode joining the club and went to New York.
  • Scott Washburn – appreciative for the support
  • Roy Yates – Truly blessed to have Ted Wenta as a colleague.
  • Fontelle Jones – Humor for President Amy regarding her Rotary Pin.
 
Raffle:
Prizes were given to Kelli Thode and Cat Wilson won twice.
 
Program: “Clean Water Project in Panama” presented by Aleph Fackenthall introduced by Glen Bachman
 
Aleph Fackenthall is the President of the Healing Fund. Providing hope and help and heling to those in need. Aleph talked about the Healing Fund Goals which are coordinate yearly trips to Panama and create awareness. He showed the work the group has done in providing cleaning water in communities in Panama. His group partnering now with local Rotary Club which just started in 2019.
 
George Bowden was recognized for the Inspirational Award.
 
Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!
 
Next Program:   “Trivia Program” presented by Kari Petrasek and the Fellowship Committee
 
This Week's Crew:
Reporter:                 Tammy Dunn
Photographer:           Walt Greenwood