ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
On a snowy Washington day, President Tammy Dunn called to order our Club’s 5,485th meeting, and the 33rd of her Presidential year. After the Pledge of Allegiance, President Tammy offered our Thought of the Day, citing the 2023-2024 Rotary year’s theme: “Create Hope in the World”, which promotes peace in our lives, communities, state, nation and world.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS:
- There were no visiting Rotarians.
- Jim Staniford introduced Mat McLaughlin, Director of Development at Dawson Place. Matt explained there are 6 agencies at Dawson Place, all helping child victims and their families.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Jim Staniford reminded us of the Silvertips game on March 12, to benefit Dawson Place.
- Kelli Thode reminded us of the blood-drive on March 31 at the Everett Elks. They need 2 volunteers to help at the registration table. Please contact Kelli if you can help.
- The District Assembly is March 25th in BC. Please contact President Tammy if you can attend.
- Rotary 5050 District Conference is May 5-. Please contact President Tammy if you can attend.
- Erik Samuelson gave us an Interact update. They are selling t-shirts & sweatshirts; their fundraising efforts will benefit the Literacy Project in the Dominion Republic.
- Scholarship interviews will be Saturday, April 22nd. Please contact Anna Marie Laurence if you can help with these important interviews.
- Ed Petersen gave a Dominion Republic update. Our Club received a $10,000 award for a greenhouse garden to be located at the school for their food program and learning tool. He told us 10-12 Dominion Republic Rotarians will be visiting us in July. They need guest homes. He is also working with the Seattle Mariners & Julio Rodriguez for their visit with us.
HAPPY DOLLAR$ & BIRTHDAY BUCK$:
- Anna Marie Laurence celebrated a birthday in the Florida sunshine! BELL RINGER!
- Larry O’Donnell searched for his insulated cup & Neil Angst charged him $ to return it to Larry.
- David Chan enjoyed his trip to New Zealand.
- Michael Kvistad, PEN, is excited at the possibility of having Mariner Julio Rodriguez visit with our Dominican Republic guests.
- Cathy Woods supports the Everett High School girls basketball team as they advance to State playoffs!
- Guest Matt McLaughlin gave us all a charming smile, thanking us for supporting Dawson Place.
- Julie Herber’s dad is her hero. He was a wrestling coach and great father. BELL RINGER!
RAFFLE LUCKY WINNERS:
- Liz Stenning: a bottle of port
- Matt McLaughlin: a bottle of red wine
- Krissy Davis: a bottle of white wine
NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCTION:
President Tammy inducted 2 new Rotarians: Liz Stenning and Ryan Willis. Ashley Bolden will be inducted at a future meeting when she can be with us.
Liz Stenning
Ryan Willis
She offered a thoughtful and moving overview of a true Rotarian, citing inward & outward actions.
She concluded with our 4-way test.
PROGRAM: Annual Fundraising Finale
President Tammy introduced our program’s “Annual Fundraising Finale”, presented by Incoming President Neil Angst.
Neil compared active fundraising, done by other Clubs, to our Club’s “check writing”. In the end, no matter how the funds are raised, it benefits scholarships and our local community.
- Local Impact grants $60-80,000 to local non-profits for people in need.
- We gave @ $300,000 in student scholarships.
- Foundation month raised $68,000.
He thanked us for our pledges and wants us to celebrate the good we do in the community & world.
Next week’s meeting will recognize Paul Harris award presentations.
March 14 will conclude with raffle prize winners.
Submitted respectfully,
Kaye Phinney
Photos submitted by
Tammy Dunn
