Rotary Log Everett Rotary Meeting - June 20, 2017

 

Following our greetings provided by Rick Comeau and Quinn Rogers, President Ed opened meeting number 49 by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Mark Baker delivered our Thought of The Day - an interesting life view from the cockpit of a Harley Davidson.

Walt Greenwood then shared a moving song about homelessness.

Visiting Rotarians None

Guests Marcell Wilson with Howard Bargreen

 

Club Meeting Sponsor Eileen Simmons from the Everett Public Library - Eileen shared some interesting insights into life at the library.

 

 

Induction of New Members None

 

Committee Announcements Steve McGraw gave an update on the Recovery Café. They are experiencing some serious growth and are looking for advice.

Janice Ellis had a surprise for outgoing exchange student Hugo Coutant - a cake to recognize his recent 18th birthday.

Lyle Ryan reminded us that the fourth Tuesday of every month gets a free lunch for guests - read: prospective members.

Service for Bill Dobler will be July 8th, 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

President Ed reminded us of the huge donation at City Hall on June 28th.

 

 

HAPPY DOLLARS / BIRTHDAY BUCKS

• Fred Safstrom has a new grandchild - their first

• Betsy Baker-Bold announced a party for Hugo, July 11th

• Larry O’Donnell was glad his son-in-law was safe after the recent Navy ship accident and proud of his actions

• Steve Juntwait had a birthday

• Mary Toews was happy for The Herald recognition of Mari’s Place

• Eric Samuelson had a Rotoract announcement

• Will McMahon had great things to say about the recent RI convention in Atlanta.

• Deb Wright echoed those sentiments and added that Rotary has raised over One Billion dollars to eradicate polio

 

 

Raffle

• Mark Valentine won a water bottle, luggage tag, some wine and a lunch ticket.

• Larry O’Donnell took home a bottle of Gin, a tie, a luggage tag, and some Bargreens Coffee.

• Greg Tisdel won some wine, a tie, luggage tag, and Boy Scouts caramel corn.

 

 

Program Today was all about our Everett Rotary Youth Exchange Students. Epsen Diamond spoke briefly about his upcoming year in Norway. Hugo presented his annual report with slide show. It was very informative as well as entertaining.

 

Following “thank-yous” and announcement review, President Ed adjourned the meeting.