LEADING OFF
President Tammy Dunn rang the bell at 12:04pm, calling to order meeting #5482 of the Rotary Club of Everett, and meeting #30 of Tammy’s presidency.
The Thought of the Day was about fellowship for the world.
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS
There were no visiting Rotarians.
Kaye Phinney’s guest was Ryan Willis. Ed Petersen’s guest was Michelle Deets.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brian Hollingshead announced Rotary Happy Hour on February 23rd, 5pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Everett.
Kelli Thode announced the blood drive on March 31st.
Jim Staniford announced the Silvertips hockey game on March 12th at 4pm. Tickets are $20.
President Tammy stated that there were four new applications for club membership.
HAPPY DOLLAR$
Jack Robinson had $100 birthday bucks.
Steve Miller had $10 for an employee saving someone’s life at a restaurant.
Michael Kvistad was happy for Girl Scout cookies and Campfire candy.
Krissy Davis had $20 for missing some Rotary meetings and was happy to be back.
Jim Staniford had $20 with a story about his bathroom catching fire.
RAFFLE
Neil Angst ran today’s raffle.
- Greg Lineberry won coffee.
- Kelli Thode won white wine & peanuts.
- Kari Quaas won red wine.
- Steve Juntwait won free lunch.
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
President Tammy inducted the following new members, reading The Ideals of Rotary and The 4 Way Test:
Megan Dunn
Kari Quaas
Jose Garcia
Ser Jay De Los Angeles
PROGRAM: Fundraiser Kickoff
President Elect Neil Angst started off today’s program by declaring:
- He is a numbers orientated guy.
- He is not a professional fundraiser.
- He doesn’t sugar coat things.
- The annual fundraiser benefits the Everett Rotary Youth Foundation. In the past the club has asked for a $350 donation from members. $350 in 2000 is equal to $580 today. Neil asked if members could give $100 more this year. If all 107 club members gave $500, it would raise $53,500 – 90% of the $60,000 goal.
- There will be a prize drawing on February 28th. For every $100 donated, members will receive 1 prize ticket. Donations to ERYF are tax deductible. Pledge forms are available. Checks are preferred, but credit & debit cards are welcomed. The money raised will be used wisely. Neil appreciates all ideas and input. He then entertained questions from the membership.
CLOSING
President Tammy thanked our Bell Ringers and guests.
Next week’s program will be Preventing Identity Fraud.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Clay Browse
Photography Submitted by.
Walt Greenwood