Rotary Log 11-10-21

 

President Greg Lineberry called the meeting to order after some limited technical difficulties. Everett Rotary Meeting of November 9, 2021, Number 5422, Greg Lineberry’s Number 20, (Virtual #19). This hybrid meeting was held in Hansen Hall at the Lady of Perpetual Help on Cedar Ave.

 

President Greg took the opportunity to thank Ralph Quaas for his work in locating and negotiating this venue.

 

Member veteran, Andy Hall, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Thought of the Day was recognition and appreciation for our veterans, delivered by Tammy Dunn, PEN. Tammy invited all members to observe a moment of silence on Thursday, November 11^th, at 11am.

 

“When You’re Smiling” beautifully sung by Deb Wright, PP.

 

Ed Petersen, PP, introduced Katherine Cole, Hope Works Social Enterprises, who is traveling to Dominion Republic with him.

 

President Greg stated box lunches can be ordered through the link, bottled water and coffee will available. Please pay online via donate page, before noon on Thursdays.

 

Anna Marie Laurence announced a special tour of the Sno-Isle Skill Center on Thursday, 11/18 at 12 pm.  The address is 9001 Airport Road, the tour will be facilitated by Theresa Hausmann and will last 1 hour. Dress casually for walking.

 

Will McMahan reminded us of the Foundation Month.  He said a recent visit to Cascade High School with AVID students, asked him to explain what Rotary is. His story went like this, “You’re in high school or college, then with a job or in business and you’re successful. You want to know what you can do to give back. Rotary is the answer--you can get with a group and do things together to make a difference, not just locally but in the whole world. World understanding, good will and peace--Change lives. A Paul Harris is usually $1,000, this month it will be down to $750 for the month. Deck of a Deal offers a chance to win a Paul Harris in a drawing for $50. Kelly Thode is selling the Deck of a Deal cards.

 

President Greg asked us to wear our Paul Harris pin this month.

 

President Greg also asked us turn in your meal cards and consider applying the refunds to a Paul Harris.

 

$20 from Janice Ellis for meeting in person

 

$100 from Michael Kvistad and wife’s birthdays & kids back in school

 

$20 from Kari Petrasek’s 15^th anniversary

 

$20 from Eric Samuelson about great things happening at his work

 

Tammy Dunn donated Everett Silvertips tickets with a value $50. Heather Barnhart was the winner of the tickets.

 

PROGRAM: HOPEWORKS – LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 

Ed Petersen, PP, introduced Renata Maybruck, a graduate of London School of Economics, to present the program about Hopeworks Enterprises.  He reminded us that Kindred Kitchen was sponsored by Rotary Club of Everett.

 

Renata told us of 4 main programs of HopeWorks. They include: 

 

HopeWorks Station with a main goal of self-sufficiency and retail training. Construction continues as HopeWorks Station North works to complete catering services and events venue to expend revenue generation. They have recently received grants from Boeing Community Fund and City of Everett.

 

GroundWorks which train people to do landscaping.

 

Kindred Kitchen trains culinary students to work in café and catering areas.

 

TomorrowsHope provides childcare and prepares children to be more ready to be successful in school and workers to be certified for childcare services. They partner with our community colleges for early childhood training and works with Kindred Kitchen to provide meals.

 

Rotary can participate by purchasing pies for the holidays or having GroundWorks clean up fallen trees or putting up Christmas lights.

 

President Greg thanked Renata with a gift to Domestic Violence in her name. President Greg thanked Michael, Eric, Kari, Judge Ellis, and Ralph.  We had 52 attendees present today.

 

Membership Moment was provided by Eric Samuelson who told us about inviting 20 pastors to a special event because Rotary gave him the confidence.

 

Meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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