Rotary Log 08-18-20

 

President John Olson, in his 7^th meeting of the year (the 23^nd virtual meeting in a row and the 5,360^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett) led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Tom Koenig’s Thought of the Day was about Treat Yourself Well and Cherish Your Friends. He offered thoughts from Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple. Love the People.

 

 

Visiting Rotarians: Andrea Stiller, Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club. Guests: Francesca Nuno from Argentina, 2018-2019 Youth Exchange Student.

 

Kelly Shepherd, introduced Amanda Overly who is the Everett High School Principal. President John welcomed her as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Everett.

 

Tammy Dunn reported that everyone had a great time at the Virtual Happy Hour on August 13^th. Next Happy Hour is September 3, 5:30 pm. Zoom Meeting invitation will sent to everyone.

 

 

President John read a Proclamation for Judi Edwards as this was her last Rotary Club of Everett meeting. Judi was with the club for 21 years. August 18, 2020 was announced as Judi Edwards Day.

 

 

Walt Greenwood gave $100 in recognition of Judi Edwards.

 

25 other Rotarians gave $100 in recognition of Judi. Greg Tisdell gave $200.

 

 

Deborah Wright, PP, introduced Sumit Karn who is a social entrepreneur, professional reporter and service-focused professional.

 

Sumit joined Rotaract Snohomish County in 2018. He read a letter his mother sent him nine years ago. She states that she is proud of her son. Sumit’s mother was his first mentor. Sumit has a passion to help others and education is important to him. He was raised in rural India which did not have a school, so he traveled to another town to attend school. In 2012 he received a scholarship.

 

Sumit shared three stories. The first story was about Selflessness. The second story was about Reciprocal Gratitude. Sumit had met a young girl and he help to enroll in a local school so she could further her education. A couple of years ago, she contacted Sumit to thank him as he had found a job. Sumit changed her life and my life. He stated “giving gives back”.

 

The third story was about Indelible Courage. Sunita who a young woman who was determined to build toilets in her community. She inspired other women to build toilets. A lesson learn was the first one through the wall will burden the most.

 

Sumit is a Fulbright Scholar and believes Service Above Self. He joined other Rotaractors in making Plant Starter Kits and traveling to Guatemala to build stoves.

 

 

President John thanked Sumit for his presentation and let him know that the club will donate to the Everett Boys and Girls Club on his behalf.  He also thanked Judi Edwards and bell ringers.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Photography submitted,

 

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