President Neil rang the bell at 12:03pm, calling to order meeting #5509 of the Rotary Club of Everett & meeting #7 of Neil’s presidency. After leading the club with the Pledge of Allegiance, Pres. Neil brought us the Thought of the Day with some poems about August. There were no visiting Rotarians or guests.

 

President Neil announced that meals are available from Kindred Kitchen for $20. Please order by 3pm on Mondays.

 

He also stated that there is a board meeting this Friday, 7:30am at his office, and an Everett Rotary Youth Foundation meeting afterword.

 

Jeff Moore had $10 as he was happy to see Ian Saltzman and Cathy Woods.

 

Mark Valentine had $10 for having a good time at the Aquasox game. He went back to see a walk off home run.

 

President Neil was happy that Ralph Quaas is getting around okay.

 

Heather Barnhart had $50 for helping her son move.

 

Jim Staniford ran today’s raffle. Winners were:

 

Ryan Willis introduced today’s speaker, Ali & Keith Sharp of We Heart All. We Heart All is a non-profit organization that empowers children worldwide. They are currently working in Uganda and Ethiopia combating human trafficking. Uganda is a very poor country. They have free health care, but with very limited access. Northern Uganda has a poor job market. We Heart All has built a school and bought five pedal powered sewing machines there.

Ethiopia has been troubled with drought and famine. Girls are very vulnerable. We Heart All provides them with book bags and feminine hygiene kits. They also provide families with livestock and financial training.

 

President Neil thanked our speakers with a donation in their name to the Bridge Receiving Center.

 

Meeting adjourned. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Photography submitted,