THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
Meeting of May 7, 2019 #41 (5299) was called to order by President Amy Norman who then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our Greeters were Cat Wilson and Laura Zorick.
The Thought of the Day was an expression of gratitude by Anne Marie Laurence for Rotary’s scholarship in the name of her mother, Mrs. Helen Jackson.
Cat Wilson introduced Visiting Rotarians J.D. Smith and our guest speaker, Anna Liotta from Seattle.
Brian Hollingshead gave a Meeting Sponsor Presentation “Small Business Minute” video on behalf of Everett Office Furniture’s remodel since the fire.
Announcements included:
- Last notification that lunch prices went up to $15. FYI: Seattle lunches are $40 per lunch and must be prepaid.
- Sonya Kraski announced the Fireside at Great Yarns.
- Brian Hollingshead reminded of Thursday’s Happy Hour Social.
- Judi announced the Everett Public School’s collection of lost and found clothing to be picked up by volunteers (us) and delivered to Clothes for Kids.
- Jerry Tucker reminded us of the May 18th Rotary Park Clean up and BBQ Lunch.
- Amy reminded us of the May 20th Scholarship Awards
- Thank you card for Sedro Woolley Rotary - RYLA
- Card for Greg Tisdel (Father passed away)
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks included Sonya’s mother-in-law was honored for volunteer efforts for the schools; Jeanne displayed a thank you note from AVID students; Don Senter joked (I hope) about a gray whale burger booth; Rose is back after surgery; Kevin celebrated his birthday and Eagle Scouts who celebrated 67 years since they were awarded that honor. Their names are Larry O and Henry Newton; Larry mentioned sons of Bernie Webber and being confused with a commentator; Jim finished off with a comment about being in a ref’s shirt given to him by Howie.
Raffle included wines, coffee beans, chocolate and one of Anna Liotta’s book. Prizes went to Tony Orzo, Mike Holcomb, Mark Valentine and Larry O.
President Amy introduced the Program: “Work Ethics, does anyone have it?” presented by Anna Liotta. Anna provided an interesting and amusing guide to working and relating to the various Traditionalists, Boomers, Xers and Globals, their meaning and impact on the workplace. I suggest you buy her book, “Unlocking Generational Codes.” (Even if you don’t remember it sufficiently to apply it, it’s worth the read.)
President Amy presented the thank you wheelchair certificate, thanked everyone for their contributions and honored Michael Kvistad for her Inspiration Award. She adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted; Barbara George