Rotary Log 11/20/2018

 

Following warm greetings at the door from Tammy Dunn and Andy Hall, President Amy opened meeting number 5,279 by leading all in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

 

Jessica Mitchell followed with The Thought of the Day, titled “The Optimist Creed.”

 

Tammy Dunn introduced visiting Rotarian Jim Stephanson from the South Everett Mukilteo club. 

 

Erik Samuelson introduced his guest Ryan Brown.

 

 

Dave Schlosser presented a banner from the North Hawaii Rotary Club, where he had recently attended and given them an Everett Banner.  He also provided an update on the EBM fellowship. It went well with about 70 attendees, including several of our fellow Rotarians. 

 

Mark Valentine gave us an update on The Rotary Foundation month, including a short and informative video. 

 

Erik Samuelson shared a great mentorship opportunity through Linc Northwest.

 

President Amy led this section with fines for

 

Katrina Koontz ($50) and

 

Glen Bachman ($20). 

 

Todd Morrow had 100 sad/happy dollars to announce his new job and move to Whidbey Island. 

 

Rich Toyer was happy about his recent Mexico trip. 

 

 

Don Senter announced his annual fruitcake auction. 

 

Tom Koenig shared a story about a traffic ticket and looking forward to the upcoming Apple Cup. 

 

Will McMahan was $100 happy to share a story about Mark Nesse.

 

Tammy Dunn announced that the high school football championship will be held in Everett. 

 

Jerry Tucker had Thanks for Dick and Dave Schlosser and a story about Rotary pins at the EBM event – which cost our president $20. 

 

Joe Gaffney had a birthday and

 

Dave Schlosser was thankful for all who attended their open house.

 

Correction from last weeks log.: Garth Fell was fined and made a generous bell-ringer "donation" of $100 for his TV appearance after the elections.  Brian Evans was fined and "donated" $100 for himself and also paid for Jake Marsh to avoid Jake's fine for their appearance on Brian's Radio Program and the coverage by the Herald.

 

Steve Ellis took home a calendar, some treats and wine, as did Erik Samuelson and Joe Gaffney.  President Amy was high bidder for the fruitcake - $100.

 

 

Jane Jones introduced

 

Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s, who presented an insightful fact filled update on the Seattle waterfront park and seawall project.   This is a 4.24 billon dollar project signed in 2009.  It includes a unique new design to accommodate the effects of low and high tides and soil freezing to keep water out during construction.  The new tunnel is due to open in February 2019.  The new park should open Fall of 2022 or Spring of 2023. Concerts in the park will return in 2023.  There will be a new public beach and new Aquarium with a 350,000 gallon tank.

 

After “thank you’s” for the visitors, guests and contributors,

 

President Amy presented her Inspiration Award to Todd Morrow.

 

This Week's Crew

Reporter:              Joe Bullis

Photographer:     Walt Greenwood