Many Rotarians were socializing and enjoying the conversation. Walt Greenwood was reading the Everett Tribune newspaper. John Olson PP, Michael Kvistad, President-Elect, and Steve Miller PP, were strategizing on today’s program.

 

President Neil led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and into our 33^rd meeting of the year and the 5,535^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett.  

 

 

Mark Valentine PP, led us with Ruby Tuesday, cuz we met on Tuesdays, by the Rolling Stones.

 

Alli Sharp was our guest today. Alli is working with the Everett Interact Club on the Kiva Loans.

 

President Neil made several announcements. VOA Food Bank sorting is Thursday, March 21^st, 2 pm – 4 pm.

 

Rotary After Hours is at the Courtyard by Marriott Everett on March 21^st, 5 pm – 6 pm.

 

District 5050 Conference is May 3-5 in Mount Vernon. The cost is $45 per person.

 

Rotary Blood Drive is March 29^th at the Everett Elks Club.

 

Student of the Month is March 19^th at Legion Golf Course.

 

Tammy Dunn PP presented the Slate of Board Officers and Directors and asked for a motion. Mark Valentine, PP moved to approve the Slate. Steve Miller, PP, seconded. APPROVED

 

President-Elect Nominee Kelli Thode

President Nominee Designate Kari Petrasek

Treasurer Tammy Dunn

Secretary Neil Angst

Historian John Olson

Board of Directors – Ryan Willis, Kari Quaas, Will McMahan, Marybeth Dingledy

 

Walt Greenwood was happy as the Everett Tribune placed the story about the Student of the Month in the newspaper. He asked that we “like” the Rotary Club of Everett Facebook and to like the posts.

 

Brian Hollingshead asked what year the song Ruby Tuesday came out.

 

Heather Barnhart was happy about her trip to California and spent time with her son.

 

Will McMahan was happy and had a great time on his honeymoon.

 

Winners of the Raffle:

John Olson, dressed as a judge, led the “Fun” raiser Program – Rotary is Arresting. The argument was about adding “Fun” to the 4 Way Test. The request was for the promotion of fun. Having Fun is a lot of good. Good to see the work Rotarians do – Education and Polio. Welcoming is more Fun.

 

President Elect Michael, dressed as a forefather, was a proponent for “FUN” to be added to the 4 Way Test and written down. He attended PETS and it was stressed that there is a need for Fun in Rotary. Let’s put it in writing – FUN.

 

He stated that the District, Conference, Zone and Rotary International had cleared “Fun”.

 

Steve Miller, PP, opposed “FUN”. His argument was that Rotary Founder, Paul Harris, was serious. Serious about eradication of polio. Rotary is for serious people. PP Marc Baker fined people.

 

Rotarians of the Club will make the decision on whether to have “FUN” added. Donate $350 via check, credit card to help raise money for the Club. When making your donation state that you Support “FUN” Argument.

 

Rotarians will receive one raffle ticket for every $350 donated. For every $50 donated over $350, Rotarians will receive one raffle ticket. For example, if you donate $350, you will receive one raffle ticket. If you donate $500, you will receive 5 raffle tickets.

 

Money raised will help with the scholarship programs, local impact grants, and other great projects.

 

Judge Olson asked the audience to speak about their memories of “FUN”. Kari Quaas spoke about Amy Norman PP getting her dad, Ralph Quaas, dressed up in Halloween costumes. Anna Marie Laurence spoke about the Scholarship Night. Judi Edwards mentioned the Changing of the Guard Parties. Other Rotarians spoke and the Clerk reporter did not get those written down.

 

Judge Olson closed by stating “Pay Early, Pay Often”.

 

NEXT PROGRAM:

Student of the Month

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 12.59 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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