Rotary Log 10-08-19

         Greeters:  Russ Hermes and Marc Baker

 

 

President Steve Miller rang the bell at 12:00 noon to begin meeting #14 of his term and meeting #5320 of the Rotary Club of Everett.

 

Joe Claeys delivered the thought of the day attributed to Chuck Swindoll – “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do.  It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.  It will make or break a company... a church... a home.  The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day.  We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.  We cannot change the inevitable.  The only thing we can do is play the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.”

 

Deborah Wright led the Club in the song “Those were the Days.”   There was ample participation.

 

Mark Baker noted that there no visiting Rotarians.  Eric Samuelson introduced his guest Ryan Brown of Linc NW as his guest.  Mark also did an oldest Club Member.

 

Steve Miller announced that Larry O’Donnell was back home.

 

Steve Miller apologized and acknowledged Howie Bargreen for his Bell Ringer last week.

 

Ed Peterson was happy to announce Housing Hope Friday’s Work Station and Ribbon Cutting for the Culinary Youth Area that our Club supported.   They will host a Rotary event in November or December.

 

Sean George promoted Thursday’s Rotary Happy Hour at the downtown Everett Marriott.   It does count as a make-up.

 

Len Maio promoted the upcoming Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner.   It is being held on October 25th.

 

Joe Gaffney highlighted the upcoming Costume Day on October 25^th.  Come as your favorite haunt or character.  Prizes will be awarded.

 

Will McMahon thanked Marc Baker for his highlight of the veteran Rotary members and that these individuals joined because they were asked.  We need to be asking our associates or friends to join us at a Club meeting. 

 

Deborah Wright announced that Foundation Month is upcoming, and the committee is moving up to kick the focus up to October 15^th.  The goal is $12,000 and it is an investment in Club programs and service for 3 years hence.

 

YAIL (Youth Adventures in Leadership) is scheduled for Feb. 7 at White Rock in B.C.  

 

Russ Kimball highlighted the Student of the Month program which begins next month and runs through April.  Sign-up for assisting with the program begins today.  It will be conducted on the 3^rd Tuesday of the month. 

 

Judi Edwards reminded all that the upcoming Roy Firestone fundraiser on November 19^th.  Posters are available as result of a donation by Chris Koehler.   Please grab one for your offices.   Steve Miller and Judi Edwards have checked out the Civic Auditorium.  The invitations are out with a link to registration.   Publicity is also set with area radio.

 

Howie Bargeen gave his dollars for a longtime friend who was an Iwo Jima veteran that recently passed away.

 

Jeff Mitchell have his $20 to announced that Washington State’s Medical Buss would be at his facility on Colby Ave and you can meet some of their medical students.

 

Eric Samuelson was happy about his 14-year-old daughter’s attendance during September at Everett High and did a shout out to the Everett Schools’ staff.

 

Mark Baker had his $5 happy bucks for UW.

 

President Steve Miller fined all of us for the Club’s article in the LA Times with the Attorney General’s visit to our club.

 

Anna Marie Laurence with wine and pumpkin hand soap

 

Tom Ranville with Uncle Fester light Bulb, Hershey Kisses and Wine

 

Steve Ellis with Pier One appetizer plates, pretzels and wine

 

Kelly Shepard introduced Steve McGraw who ran the Club Assembly focused on the Strategic Plan. 

 

Steve has helped craft twelve strategic plans with the Club.

 

Steve thanked those who helped create the goals for the 12 categories at our session in August. 

Steve commented that there are 12 sheets on the walls with 3-4 high level goals from the session in August.   The Club is following the Rotary template for the plan.  Today’s job is to prioritize the 39 goals to 10-15 goals.

 

Steve asked the group to use the green dots at our tables and place them on the goals that you consider to be the highest priority.  You could place a max of 2 dots at a goal.  At each table, there was a copy of the categories and the goals for review. 

 

The Club members took the next 10 minutes to select their priorities. 

 

Afterwards, the tally was taken and totaled.   Of the 39 goals, 13 of them had tallies of 20 or greater.  

Tony Orso commented that Youth Service gained two of the highest tally’s and he was pleased to see that.  Will McMahon also commented that it takes members to achieve the goals. Steve McGraw stated that the members are the engine that powers goal achievement. Steve McGraw reported that the results will be taken back to the Strategic Committee for further development. President Steve Miller thanked Steve McGraw for his leadership today.

 

Steve Miller reminded everyone to join us for Costume Day on Oct 29^th.

There was a reminder about Roy Firestone posters available and check the website for tickets.  A VIP ticket is $100. 

 

Steve Miller thanked our guest and stated that all Club meetings are as exciting as today’s. Student of the Month begins next week as well.

 

President Steve adjourned the meeting, proclaiming Rotary Connects the World.      

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Photography by,

 

Next Program:  

October 15^th: “The state of Washington Beer” presented by Eric Radovich introduced by Kari Petrasek