President Tammy Dunn started the meeting at 12:06 pm with 40 members in-person and online at the start of the meeting. Today's meeting was the Club's #5502 meeting and #50 meeting of Tammy's year.

 

President Tammy, wearing the same red shirt she started her term with, commented that things had come full circle for her term. The year began with a new Rotary theme:  Imagine Rotary and is now launching a new year with Creating Hope in the World. As part of the impact of our Scholarship program, Tammy read a thank you card from Ryan Walsh of Sequoia High that he had written to the Club.

 

Jeff Moore was glad to be in attendance again after a lengthy time away from the club. He is now working at Coastal Community Bank.

 

The 2^nd quarter Blood Drive at the Elks Lodge is on June 30^th. Thanks to those that have volunteered to assist that day.

 

Incoming President Neil thanked all those that have already committed to committee assignments and thanked those that will be giving of their time and talents soon.

 

Tammy and Neil also reminded that there is no meeting scheduled on the 4^th of July. The next meeting is the July 11^th.

 

Several bellringers this meeting!

 

Jim Staniford celebrated his birthday with a bellringer.

 

Janice Ellis is happy about retiring and spending time as a volunteer with the Red Cross and potentially the Peace Corps.

 

Andy Hall is $100 happy that his daughter is the President of the West Seattle Rotary Club.

 

Will McMahon joined this group of bellringers in recognition of Tammy’s leadership.

 

Heather Barnhart was $51 happy for her birthday and Janice’s retirement.

 

John Olson was also happy about Tammy joining the Past President’s Club and Andy Hall new role as President of the ECC Foundation.

 

Incoming President Neil conducted an auction of old copies of Sherlock Holmes books and a book of illustrations that were rebound by Mark Valentine. Steve Juntwait won Sherlock Holmes with a bid of $100. Janice Ellis received the second Holmes for $60. Neil put in the winning bid of $200 for the illustrations book. 

 

This week, Cat Wilson won the white wine package, John Olson the free lunch package and Kevin Nichols won the Red wine package

 

President Tammy conducted the Year in Review presentation. Tammy highlighted some of the significant moments of our year and those members that made it happen. The year started with a search for a new location and thanks to Greg Lineberry and Neil Angst for their efforts. Tammy highlighted the service opportunities such as the Van Valey house, Blood Drives, and booths such as the trick or treat event in Everett. We had many interesting and informative presentations at our weekly meetings.

 

Tammy thanked all for the wonderful success of our Foundation month. Over $45,228 was raised by the club members, being guided by Past President Amy Norman’s leadership. Over $1 million in cumulative dollars has been donated by the club to the fund as acknowledged by the Rotary Foundation.

 

Tammy thanked those members, especially Cat Wilson, for the Student of the Month presentations for Cascade, Everett, and Sequoia Highs. Over $341k was awarded to 64 students through the Scholarship program. Special thanks to Russ Kimball and Anna Marie Laurence for their leadership with this program. Also, thanks to Kari Quaas for her leadership with the Shopping Sprees for the students.

 

We welcomed nine new members this year and enjoyed fellowship opportunities each month at the Courtyard by Marriott, orchestrated by Brian Hollingshead. Tammy recognized the future leaders of our club, Michael Kvistad, and our incoming President Neil Angst.

 

President Tammy presented several key awards for noteworthy efforts to our club members. Jesse O’Brian, Anna Marie Laurence, and Heather Barnhart were recognized with thank you plaques as outgoing board members. Rich Toyer was also recognized as the outgoing Treasurer (1999-2006 and 2010 - 2023) and for his tremendous help to the club and President Tammy. Krissy Davis was recognized as the Club’s Rookie of the Year for her continuing support and assistance. Reporter’s note:   Thank you all that provided the Kleenexes and support for our inspiring President during the presentations.

 

 

President Tammy presented the Service above Self awards to Kelli Thode, Greg Lineberry and Walt Greenwood for their tremendous efforts in scheduling, online communications, and public relations.

 

The Rotarian of the Year award was presented by President Tammy to Ed Petersen, whose tireless commitment to international service is inspiring to all.

 

Lastly, President Tammy brought back the People’s Choice Award (shout out to Past President Steve Miller) and presented it to Anna Marie Laurence for her leadership with the Youth Scholarship Program.

 

Michael Kvistad presented President Tammy with her President’s gift which included Mariners and AquaSox swag.

 

Past President Henry Newton led the installation of incoming officers which included incoming President Neil Angst, Michael Kvistad (President-Elect), Kelli Thode (V/P), Tammy Dunn (Treasurer), and Rich Toyer, Kari Petrasek, Cat Wilson, and Paul Stoop as board members.

 

Incoming President Neil presented Tammy with her new name tag and Past President’s pin. Neil was presented with his new name tag and President’s pin. Neil also thanked Amy Norman for her work on the Youth Foundation Board after eight years of service.

 

Neil and Tammy thanked our presenters, our guests, and thanked the members for their bellringers and happy bucks. The meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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