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The Rotary Club of Everett Meeting of June 23, 2020, 5,352 club meeting, President Steve Miller’s 49th meeting and 15th Virtual meeting. Len Maio lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Randy Hansen, PP, provided the Thought of the Day, “think like a Rotarian”. His membership moment was a story about the 1993 Scholarship Committee creating a new scholarship so that 2 students could receive scholarships. Jim Staniford made a special presentation and presented a check, $1,440, to Lori Vanderberg and Matthew, McLaughlin, Dawson Place. VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS Guests: Rich Toyer introduced his wife, Karen Shearer; Will McMahan introduced Jonathan Campbell, Hertz Truck Rental; and Roy Yates introduced Michael Spino, Peak Health Fitness Club. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Steve Miller read a thank you letter from a family who received a groceries gift card from the grant money we contributed with the other Rotary Clubs.
- Steve Miller stated that anyone who attended Compass Health Townhall on June 18th would receive a makeup. Please submit your name via email.
- Steve Miller mentioned that next week’s meeting will run 10-15 minutes longer than usual. The meeting will be the Changing of the Guard and Awards/Thank Yous.
- Tammy Dunn reported that four people joined the June 18th Happy Hour. The next Virtual Happy Hour is July 2nd at 5:30 pm.
- Tammy Dunn stated that she has set up an Instagram account. Instagram - @RotaryClubofEverett, Twitter - @EverettRotary, Facebook - @RotaryClubofEverett
HAPPY DOLLARS/BIRTHDAY BUCKS - Tammy Dunn – “Bellringer” Thank you to the Club Bulletin committee for a great job and Thank you to President Steve for his leadership this Rotary year.
- Marc Baker - $20 Happy bucks as he just got back from a 2,000-mile bike road trip.
- Fred Safstrom – “Bellringer” birthday and anniversary bucks.
- Betsy Baker-Bold - $20 happy bucks for her dad being quarantined at her house for 14 days.
- Parker Crompton - $20 happy bucks as she has been attending the Virtual Rotary International Convention online.
- Mary Toews – sad news as her father and brother passed away.
SPECIAL AUCTION Special Auction on bottle of Quil Ceda Creek Red Wine donated by Howie Bargreen. Both Cathy Woods and Tom Lane were the high bidders and they each will receive a bottle of wine. PROGRAM “World Community Projects” George Bowden gave an overview of the World Community Projects from the last 8+ years. This past year the Rotary Club of Everett has been involved with three major projects. Wheelchairs for Dajabon & Ouanaminthe Dajabon Rotary Garden Project Panama Ngobe Community Well Project Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we were not able to go on the trips. The World Committee welcomes all members to join going on the trips. Overview of Programs Rotary Club of Everett has done over the years. We have distributed 280 wheelchairs to Morelia and Guanajueto, Mexico in 2002-2003 with 3 area Rotary Clubs. In 2011-2014, we were involved with Puerto Rico Projects which included distributing wheelchairs and helping with a greenhouse and hydroponics. We have helped with brick homes and water wells in India and partnered with Agros in training individuals to be farmers. In 2014 we started our relationship with Friends of Dominican Republic and Peace Corps in helping with the Clean Stove Project. This project has grown into a larger project and a long-term relationship. Students have joined the World Service trips over the years. We continue to help with many projects and much, much more to come. CONCLUSION President Steve thanked the visitors for joining us, “bellringers”, and our presenter, George Bowden. Rotary Connects the World Respectfully submitted, Tammy Dunn Photography submitted, Tammy Dunn Next Program: “Changing of the Guard” Presented by Steve Miller & John Olson |
