THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT Meeting of March 19, 2019 #34 (5292), members were greeted by Christopher Hamilton and Jake Marsh. President Amy Norman opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Thought of the Day was provided by Sean George. Visiting Rotarians and Guests were introduced by Jake Marsh. They included Daren & LoriKloes (parents and members of So Evt Mukilteo Rotary; Cheryl Cline from Providence Hospice; Kimberly Placido (parent), Dayna Weir, Everett High and Lisa Kusler (parent); Julie Frauenholtz (speaker and SEMR); Kavrn & Debra Vasquez (parents); Anna Marie Lawrence (guest of Larry O); Darcie Cooper. This was two months of students of the month and their parents. Announcements: - Student of the Month Presentations: February - Cascade High Camryn Kloes and March – Cascade High Cole Andersen introduced by Laura Zorick; Everett High Kimberly Placido and March - Holly Kusler introduced by George Bowden; Sequoia High Fernanda Perez Vasquez and March Justis Billsborough introduced by Eileen Simmons.
- Happy Hour Update – Brian Hollingshead
- Fireside at Gail Larson’s – Sonya Kraski
- Membership Committee – Will McMahan
- District Conference April 12-14th, special for Saturday/Sunday only
- Save the Date – May 18th Park Clean-up & May 20th Scholarship Awards
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks: For a gift of $15, Rotaract team members will be funded to attend event; Jim Staniford presented President Amy with custom tennis shoes to celebrate and gave $100; Katrina gave $100 for news article; LarryO remembered Mark Nesse; Ed Petersen celebrated seeing a Rotarian (Greg Tisdal) shoveling snow for neighbors; Eileen had a confrontation with a critter. Raffle prizes went to Katrina, Greg and Steve Juntwait. Program: “City of Everett Community Development” presented by Julie Frauenholtz was Introduced by John Olson. Julie talked of all things community, consolidated planning, citywide housing strategy, community engagement, safe streets, internal and external partnerships, outreach and an enforcement team. The goal is engagement rather than one sided conversations, new branding and websites. She was thanked by Amy with a wheelchair certificate. President Amy honored Brian Evans for accepting more and more responsibility in his first year of Rotary. She then thanked students, families and donors. Meeting was adjourned. Next Program: Port of Everett Updated presented by Les Reardanz This weeks crew: Reporter: Barbara George Photographers: Tara Eckstrom Walt Greenwood |