Rotary Log 09-17-19

Greeters: Len Maio and Jake Marsh greeted us at the door, actually blocking it so you had to shake hands with them.
 
THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
 
Meeting of September 17, 2019 #12 (5318) was called to order by President, Steve Miller, who then led us in the pledge of Allegiance.
 
Laura Zorick provided the Thought for the Day.  Since there were no visiting Rotarians, Len Maio then introduced Jack Robinson, guest of Kelly Thode, Clay Erickson, guest of Roy Yates, Danielle McMillan, guest of Judi Edwards, and Rich Read and Karen Dicey both from the L.A. Times and taking photos.
 
Announcements:
  • President Steve introduced Russ Kimball and recognized him for his work on behalf of the club.
  • Sean George reminded us of the Rotary Happy Hour this Thursday at the Courtyard by Marriott, noting the next one is Oct 10th.
  • Membership Moment – Will McMahan asked us to bring guests and focus on membership.
  • Roy Firestone Fundraiser, Nov. 19th –President Steve reminded us to get ready for this event.  
  • VOA Food Bank Volunteering – Nick Hansen
  • District Foundation Meeting, Nov. 15th Abbottsford, BC $70.00 each
  • Card for Kaye Phinney (husband, Bud passed away)
  • Card for Tom Rainville (eye surgery) which is now complete and Tom is doing well.
 
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:
Started off with President Steve’s announcement of a trip with his daughter where he again set a new record by beating his old one;
 
Lance Ballas was happy about hospital services;
 
George Bowden told us that Judge Paul Hanson passed away;
 
Kathy was happy about tuition;
 
Katrina Koontz about the Silvertips;
 
Howie Bargreen about a trip to Carmel;
 
Pastor Paul Stoot had a surprise birthday where he ate too much birthday cake and then had to balance his sugar and announced a gala on Nov 1st; Jim Staniford has a free piano to offer.
 
Raffle winners were
 
George Bowden,
 
Rich Toyer and
 
Kari Petrasek with prizes of chocolate, cabernet, pool gadgets, free lunch, tickets to Silvertips game, Everett CC t-shirt.
 
Program:
 
“State of Washington Update” presented by Bob Ferguson, AG introduced by Randy Hansen.
 
AG Bob Ferguson quipped that he had significant family members here in Everett beginning in the 1890’s but that they may not claim him. Several generations ran the Broadway Meat Market.  He went on to explain what the largest law office in the state does on a regular basis and how they act in consumers’ best interest, that they are non-partisan and that they are working on the opioid epidemic, advocating strategies to restrict use and prevent addictions.  He then took several questions.
 
President Steve thanked our speaker and presented him with a certificate for our clean water initiative.  He went on to thank visitors, and contributors.   President Steve adjourned the meeting. 
 
Rotary Connects the World
 
Respectfully submitted,
Barb George
 
Photographs by,
Walt Greenwood
 
Next Program:
"Trivia" presented by the Fellowship Committee introduced by Kari Petrasek