THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT meeting on May 1, 2018, was called to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance at 12:05 by President Will McMahan. (We were greeted at the door by Greeters (Tina Gilson and Shelley Smith). The Thought of the Day came to us by Jennifer Rancourt.

 

She stated “Rotarian family is successful and our success is by what we do in the community.” Introduction of Visiting Rotarians was done by Shelley Smith. No visiting Rotarians. Our guest speaker, Rob Pross, is a South Everett Mukilteo Rotarian. The following guests were introduced.

 

Russ Hermes introduced his son, Jack Hermes, college student.

Sonya Kraski introduced Garth Fell, Snohomish County Election Officer. Announcements: • Legion Bluff’s Project Update – Amy Norman gave a project update.

The volunteers worked from 9am to 1pm to move gravel and dirt. Jim Schrader and Cindy Larsen helped from our club. • Rotary Park Clean Up – Jennifer Rancourt - May 5th - Everett Rotary Park Clean - 9am - 1pm with lunch served; family/friends are welcome to help; 10 people are signed up and would like more to sign up.

 

Larry O’Donnell talked about this project’s history. • Youth Exchange Rummage Sale, May 19th – Jessica Mitchell/Dave Schlosser - They reported that we have a storage unit to fill. We are seeking more items to be donated. Please email family and friends about the sale Forest Park - Compass Health. Last day to drop off is May 17th, Thursday. We need volunteers to help May 18th with shipping items to sale location and to categorize. They distributed sign up sheets. Email Dave/Jessica about picking up or dropping items. Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks/Raffle:

• Steve Miller - $20 happy/sad/thankful - daughter is a waterskier and qualified for college all-Star competition She had a bad crash and thank you to Everett Bone & Joint helping with recovery. • Mark Valentine - Music for Life - Fundraiser/concert May 3rd Everett Civic Auditorium 7pm.

 

• Kelly Shepard - BIrthday / gratitude $48 - Birthday and $52 - Rotarians visited Sequoia High School - $100 • Eric Samuelson - committee of 3 for Roteract, working on mentoring project - be thank you Erickson Furniture provide for $2,000. • Russ Hermès - thank you scholarship team for the interviews - better and better each year. • Gary Cohn - happy about Music for Life event and adding orchestra program at the Everett SD. • Danny Tezlaff - congratulates Everett Silvertips for making the WHL Finals - start Friday in Swift Current Saskatchewan. Play next Tuesday at home. • Bob Beil - interviewing 30 students for scholarships Thanks to Rotary. • Pat Sievers - Happy to be here - Eastern Washington Football team member inducted in the hall of fame. Raffle 1st - wine / cookies/ rotary lunch - Roy Yates 2nd - candy/wine - Rich Toyer 3rd - chocolates / wine - Shelley Smith Program Introduction by President Elect Amy Norman: “Rotary District Membership” presented by Rob Pross. Rob is the Membership Chair for District 5050, South Everett Mukilteo Rotarian, works at Everett Community College and has four children. Program: Rob Press talked about Rotary District Membership. He committed to visiting all Rotary Club. His role is to let the clubs know how we are doing at the district level. Everett Rotary Club’s first point of contact with membership is Greg Tisdal. Membership at the District level has declined over the last couple of years. • July 2015 - 2565 • July 2016 - 2575 • July 2017 - 2512 It is the belief that the membership committee is the one to recruit new members. Actually it is everyone’s responsibility. Rob discussion points of what we can do as a club to increase membership. He asked “How many of us know someone who should be a Rotary? What stops us?” Reasons it is difficult to increase membership • Fear of Refusal - do not like to be told “No” • Personal Preparation - ask what Rotary is about • Small Steps - Not Large - membership as a attraction not recruiting • Supports and Structure - help you to recruit Overcome Fear • Virtually everyone wants to give back in their own way • Perspective and clarity - attraction not recruitment • Experiences are what count • Rotary benefits our community • Natural pathway to exhibit passion Personal Preparation What is your Rotary Story Elevator Speech - create a 30 second to 1 minute elevator speech about Rotary. What is your Club Cause Everett Rotary - scholarships college Youth - #1 cause - does the community know that the Youth is #1 cause Are we messaging our #1 cause to the community? Top 2 Reasons join Rotary are give back to community and fellowship. Top 2 reasons people stay a member are the same. Small Steps - Not Large • Invite to participate in activity, social gathering, community service project or fundraising activity. The District provides support to the clubs. Amy Norman - 2018/19 Club Structure is designed to have veteran and newer members to work together and the Avenue of Service communicating to the chairs/committees and to position everyone on a committee that interests the member. Rob asked us to do the following: • Prepare 2 Elevator speeches - What is Rotary and Your Rotary Story • Invite someone to a community service project or social activity Everett Rotary Club has been declining and not part of growth that has been occurring with the other clubs. 1:05 Thank you – Contributions, Visitors, Guests Next Program: “Snohomish Co. Prosecutor’s Office” presentation by Adam Cornell introduced by Sonya Kraski MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES: 1. Rotary Park Clean Up, May 5th, 9am to noon, lunch is provided 2. RYE Rummage Sale, May 19th – Contact Janice Ellis 3. Rotary Scholarship Night, May 21st, 6pm, 3900 Broadway at EPS CRC 4. VOA Food Bank Volunteering, May 24th, 11am-1:00pm 5. Rotary Board Mtg, May 25th, 3rd Flr Chapel at Bethany on Pacific 6. Rotary College Essential Shopping Spree, June 7th, 6-8pm, Mill Creek Fred Meyer – contact George Bowden 7. Everett Rotary Wingtip Golf Fellowship, June 14th, 8am-5pm Whitehorse Golf Course, 22795 Three Lions Pl NE, Kingston, WA 98346 – contact Dick Schlosser or Randy Hansen 1:10 Closing Remarks – Rotary Making a Difference