THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT meeting on September 25, 2018, was called to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance at 12:05 by President Amy Norman. (We were greeted at the door by Greeters Tom Koenig and Kari Petrasek)

Suzanne British gave us the THOUGHT OF THE DAY. Suzanne gave us three quotes about living today.

Introduction of Visiting Rotarians Judi Edwards.

We had one visiting Rotarian who was Greg Starup from Monroe Rotary.

Our three guests were David Chan, Abby Cooley and Diana Ortega.

Meeting Sponsor, Bargreen’s Coffee.

Howie Bargreen gave the Bargreen’s “Paul Harvey” Story of the businesses the family operated throughout the years.

Announcements:

•   Induction of Abby Cooley, Classification - Library Administration

•   Brian Evans asked for signups for the Student of the Month which will start in October.

•   Brian Hollingshead talked about the October 11th Happy Hour at the Courtyard by Marriott Everett.

•   Deadline for the Rotary shirt orders is today, September 25th.

•   Todd Morrow reminded everyone about the February fundraiser and payment plans are available.

Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:

•   Bell rings from

Steve McGraw,

Jennifer Rancourt,

Kaye Phinney,

and Joe Claeys.

Michael Kvestad was happy about his Halloween Ring from his kids.

Brian Hollingshead is doing well at his new location.

Dick Schlosser would donate $50 if all greeter/introducer signs up were filled today.

Mark Valentine game birthday bucks. Walt Greenwood happy regarding his trip to Oregon.

Raffle:

Prizes were given to Jessica Mitchell, Marc Baker, Mark Valentine.

Program: “Tiniest Pacemaker” presented by Dr. Maheer Gandhavadi introduced by Tina Gilson.

Dr. Maheer Gandhavadi works at the Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. He presented an overview of Electrophysiology and the advances of it. He talked about the electrical systems of the heart and about treating the disorders of the heart’s proper function. There are two treatments that doctors can perform; devices such as a pacemaker and ablation.

Pacemakers treat slow heart rates and regulate the heart rate beat. He handed out two types of pacemakers. The newest pacemaker is a headless pacemaker which can be placed in the heart. He explained what ablation is. He showed how a procedure to add a device called the Watchman helps with blood clots so you don’t have to take the blood thinner medicine.

Brian Hollingshead was given the Inspiration Award.

Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!

This week's crew:

Reporter:       Tammy Dunn

Photographer:   Tara Eckstrom

Next Program:   “Everett Public Library” presented by Abby Cooley introduced by Eileen Simmons

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES:

1.     VOA Food Bank Volunteering, Sept 27th, 11am - 1pm

2.     Rotary Board Meeting, Sept. 28th, 7:30 am 3rd Floor Chapel at Bethany on Pacific