ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
President Neil started the meeting at 12:02 pm with members attending in-person and online for today’s meeting. Today’s meeting was #5514 of the club and #12 of President Neil’s year.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
President Neil, Nothing shared today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Neil announced that there would be food available for in person meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Rotarians wanting lunch at the other meetings will need to email their order by 3 pm on Mondays to Sandy. Lunches will be $20 from Kindred Kitchens
President Neil The next VOA outreach will be Thursday October 19.
President Neil Everett Rotary Club board meeting Friday September 29.
President Neil for Heather Barnhart Blood Drive, Friday September 29 10-3 at the Elks.
Anna Marie Laurence Helen Jackson scholarship night Thursday October 5.
President Neil Lunch will be served Tuesday October 3.
Mark Valentine Music committee is looking for new members.
Ralph Quaas Reminder to be on the lookout for new members.
VISITORS:
Paul Stoot introduced Kevin Daniels from Home Street Bank.
HAPPY $’S & BIRTHDAY BUCKS:
Mark Valentine donated $75 happy bucks for his birthday and is feeling better after he caught the flu on his recent trip.
Paul Stoot $20 for the rise up academy annual gala on Friday November 3. Featuring guest speakers Nate McMillan and Danny Glover
President Neil gave $50 for pointing out that Liz was yawning.
Jim Staniford gave $100 for the Silvertips home opener.
Ed Peterson gave $100 for all of the wonderful volunteers that helped the Dajabon visitors week run smoothly.
RAFFLE:
Jim Staniford conducted this week’s raffle. Will McMahon (Lunch), Larry O’Donnell (White wine package), and Kelli Thode (Red wine package) were the winners this week.
PROGRAM: CHILD STRIVE
Ryan Willis introduced Mary Cline Stively the CEO of Child Strive, a local community support organization for challenged families.
Mary started her presentation with her first slide “It is easier to build strong children that too repair broken men”. A quote by Fredrick Douglass.
She went on to explain the
VISION:
Child Strive is an inclusive and affirming community where all children and families have the opportunity to thrive.
MISSION:
Child strive builds on the relationships, strengths, and unique abilities of young children and their families by fostering social, emotional, and physical well-being so all children can flourish.
OUR WHY:
- 80% of the brain develops by age 3: babies and toddlers are always learning!
- Young children learn best where they spend their day with their caregivers.
- This time of maximum brain development sets a strong foundation for learning.
- Each new experience creates a new connection in the brain.
Brain Science
- We’re all a little different.
- We’re all on a journey.
- Services aim to help put kids on a positive developmental trajectory and reinforce the attachment bond.
Brain Development
- Develops 1st-Sensory motor input and survival
- Develops 2nd-Attacment and emotional development
- Develops 3rd- thinking, learning, language.
- Over time brain circuits become more efficient.
- 98% of the brain is developed by age 10.
Shaping the developing brain
- “Serve and return” relationship between children and their caregivers.
7 Ways to boost baby brain development
- Sing together.
- Read together.
- Play peek-a-boo.
- Teach as you eat.
- Get messy.
- Use your hands.
Brain’s capacity for change
- The brain is most flexible, or “plastic” early in life to accommodate a wide range of environments and interactions.
- Early plasticity means it’s easier and more effective to influence a baby’s developing brain architecture than to rewire parts of its circuitry in the adult years.
Toxic Stress
- Chronic, unrelenting stress in early childhood, caused by extreme poverty, repeated abuse, or severe maternal depression, for example, can be toxic to the developing brain.
- Brains subjected to toxic stress have underdeveloped neural connections in areas of the brain most important for successful learning and behavior in school and the workplace.
How we work
- Multi generation.
- Restorative practice.
- Reflective capacity.
- Brain science.
- Trauma informed.
- Parent coaching.
- While upholding our values of; Humanity, Equity, Relationships, Curiosity, and Stewardship.
Home visiting programs
- Early support for infants and toddlers.
- Nurse-family partnership.
- Parents as teachers
Early Learning
- Clever sprouts preschool.
- Play and learn groups.
- Co-op childcare.
Community services
- Outreach counseling.
- Community collaborations
- CARE community.
2022-2023 stats
- 2087 families served.
- 2101 children supported,
- 25,576 hours spent with families in direct service.
- 64% of families are low or very-low income.
- 47 languages spoken at home.
- 90% spend time every day with their child doing things like playing, reading, signing, etc.
- 99% are satisfied or very satisfied with the services they receive from Child Strive.
- 94% encourage their child’s curiosity and exploration.
- 91% fell their cultural identities and beliefs are valued and considered.
- 95% can ask for what they need for themselves and their children.
QUESTIONS
- Larry O’Donnell-How do you decide who qualifies
- Risk factors
- Visit with the children
- Walt Greenwood-How to determine if your work is working
- 30% of children don’t need special ed services
- Decrease of mental health support for moms
- Decrease in CPS visits
- Housing more secure
- Will McMahan-how are children born to addicted mothers brains affected
- Early intervention recovers quicker
- Ryan Willis-how do electronics at a young age affect the brain
- Lack of interaction
- Blue light effect
- Limit screens early is key
- Kari Quaas-How do you get connected to the families
- Dr. referrals
- Friends & family
- Mark Valentine-Do you get push-back for helping
- Happens sometimes
- We try to not come on too strong
- Start with relationships
Mary Cline Stively
425-353-5656
President Neil announced that for the meeting on Tuesday the 31st if you are not in a costume, you will be fined $10. Also keep an eye out for future Rotarians.
Meeting adjourned at 12:57
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Hoover
