President Greg Lineberry rang the bell at 12:02pm, calling to order meeting #5424 of the Rotary Club of Everett and meeting #22 of Greg’s presidency.

 

He then led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Erik Samuelson presented the Thought of the Day, reflecting on Gratefulness by reciting a favorite poem.

 

John Woodbury was visiting us from the Kirkland Rotary Club. Ed Petersen introduced his guest, Katherine Cole, who had visited the Dominican Republic with him.

 

George Bowden led off with $75 birthday bucks.

 

President Greg thanked Jim Staniford for the soup that he provided for the meeting. Greg then passed “The Hat” for donations to Everett Gospel Mission.

 

Rich Toyer was $100 sad to have left Mazatlán, but happy to be back home.

 

Julie Herber was $100 sad for her neighbor’s loss of property, and happy that her property was safe.

 

President Greg announced that Karen Moore from the Snohomish County Superior Court has applied for membership. He also announced that Tammy Dunn is our new President Elect in Sonya Kraski’s stead. Greg also stated that PP John Olson will have his past president’s report for the club soon.

 

Neil Angst discussed Foundation Month. There are several ways to participate.

 

Will McMahan mentioned that next Tuesday will be last day of Foundation Month. There will be a drawing for 2 Paul Harris Fellows.

 

 

George Bowden updated the club on the project in Dajabon, Dominican Republic. The World Community Services Committee will be meeting at Ed Petersen’s home, 1524 Grand Avenue, next Tuesday, November 30^th. They will be planning the next trip to the Dominican Republic in May 2022.

 

George described some of the challenges with their flights and hotel accommodations. The original pilot program yielded 2 successful gardens and much knowledge about the challenges that lie ahead. Material costs have skyrocketed from $1400 to $5000 per garden in the last two years. A report to Rotary International is due by the end of the year.

 

Other concerns are what to grow in the gardens that will produce cash crops for profit. Potential gardeners need to apply for a loan and take 100 hours of agricultural training. They will also need to be instructed on how to operate as a business. Water issues need to be studied to determine how the water supply will impact the program.

 

George then entertained questions from the membership.

 

 

Tammy Dunn and Anna Marie Laurence shared with the club their experience on the recent tour of the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center. Tammy described some of the programs available to students from all over Snohomish County.

 

The campus has four buildings that house many educational programs, including:

 

Tammy was impressed with the diversity of both students and instructors.

 

Anna Marie Laurence then discussed the need for scholarship programs to be made available for students attending the center. Currently, the club does not always meet the needs of donors in these educational fields. The subject will be brought up to the board.

 

Tammy closed by stating that there is a great opportunity to add the trades into the club’s scholarship program.

 

President Greg wrapped up the meeting by thanking our presenters, visitors and guests, bell ringers, and the membership for the donations to the Everett Gospel Mission. He reminded the members about the meeting at Ed Petersen’s house.

 

Meeting adjourned.

 

 

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