The Rotary Club of Everett
Meeting of June 9, 2020, 5,351 club meeting, President Steve Miller’s 47th meeting and 13th Virtual meeting.
Neil Angst, lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Will McMahan, PP, provided the Thought of the Day regarding the Police provide Safety and Security for our communities. He told a story about a community that had to protect and defend themselves.
Deborah Wright, PP, our own “Doris Day” lead us in the song, When You’re Smiling.
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS
Visiting Rotarians: Rich McCarthy, Marysville Rotary-Noon President; Guests: Michael Kvistad introduced his two daughters, Eugenia and Alina, and their dog, Ozzy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- President Steve – stated that they are looking for others to assist with Zoom meetings so that we have individuals on the backup list.
- President Steve – asked us to write 25-50 words on how this year has impacted your life this year. Please send this to him.
- President Steve – Virtual Happy Hour, June 18th, 5:30 pm
- Wick Temple – Raffle is 2nd Tuesday of the month. Donate $20 on the 2nd Monday and Tuesday prior to Rotary meeting to be entered in the raffle.
- Winners for today’s raffle: Walt Greenwood, Kelli Thode and Kelly Shepherd
- Greg Lineberry, PEN – Paul Harris auction winner – Steve Miller. Thank you Tom Koenig, PP, for donating the Paul Harris.
HAPPY DOLLARS/BIRTHDAY BUCKS
- Neil Angst – “Bellringer” Happy Birthday Bucks
- Judi Edwards – “Bellringer” Happy Birthday Bucks
- Tom Kozaczynski – Thank you to Greg Lineberry for helping with Zoom Meeting and invited to Town Hall meeting, June 18th 5:30 pm
- Cindy Larson – “Bellringer” Happy Birthday Bucks
- Don Steward – 78 Happy Birthday Bucks
- Michael Kvistad – Amazed how Ozzy, boxer mix, is a joy to our life and how much dog food /dog toys are.
- Len Maio – “Bellringer” Happy to be back at the meeting
- Jack Robinson – “Bellringer” Received the Red Cross Clara Barton Award
PROGRAM
“YMCA Everett Update” Kelly Shepherd introduced Jennifer Willow, Kyla McNulty and Peyton Tune
Y Movement is International as it was started in London, 1844. The first YMCA was in Boston, 1851. YMCA of Snohomish County started in 1901 on Rockefeller Avenue. In Snohomish County, there are six branches and 900 employees. YMCA is a charitable organization for everyone of all ages. YMCA Everett has been involved in the community including volleyball in 1896, USO in 1940 and Healthy Kids Day in 1992. The Y Movement grows and adapts to serve the community. We focus on youth and family development.
Y Today has transition since March 16th (COVID-19). We provide community support including food security, Y at Home, senior support and childcare. In 2020, we will offer Summer Camps at 10 locations and the following companies are partners – Boeing is a partner for STEM, Community Foundation of Snohomish County is a partner for Mental Health, and Premera is a partner for Equity of Access. Contributed support in 2020 has been $1.4 million.
Everett YMCA partners are Providence, Big Brothers Big Sisters, City of Everett, Everett Public Schools. Everett YMCA was Ted Wenta’s vision. The facility has a competition pool which the Everett School District Swim Teams compete at.
Due to COVID-19, our response has been making modifications for social distancing. Our new reality is What to expect when we reopen and what will be different and new. The staff is preparing to open the Everett YMCA at the beginning of July; when Snohomish County moves to Phase 3.
CONCLUSION
President Steve thanked the visitors for joining us, “bellringers”, and our presenters Jennifer, Kyla, and Peyton.
Rotary Connects the World
Respectfully submitted,
Tammy Dunn
Photography submitted,
Tammy Dunn
Next Program:
“Rotary Youth Exchange” Introduced by Garth Fell and presented by Jacqueline Spencer