Greeters: Laura Zorick and Jack Robinson THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT President Steve opened the meeting (#23 and #5329) with the Pledge of Allegiance. Thought of the Day was delivered by Lance Balla. Lance was thankful for youth from school district that helped provide food for 200 families and $10k during its Food Drive. Lance was reminded by a recent health trauma by a fellow School District employee that every day is always a gift and to always remember that. VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS: Laura Zorick recognized the visitors. There were no visiting Rotarians. Parker Crompton’s husband Noble attended. ANNOUNCEMENTS: - President Steve announced that Navy Band Northwest will be at the Village Theatre on December 10 at 7 pm
- President Steve also announced that the Fundraiser in February, under the leadership of Greg Lineberry will allow for payment plans. More information to come via email and newsletter.
- Classification Talk was delivered by Ian Saltzman. Ian reported that school not a strong point. He is the new superintendent of Everett Schools, having traveled here from South Florida where he was many positions including Chief Academic Officer. Ian went to FSU. Went into Special Education and worked up to Principal. Ian has twin girls. He believes that all kids can learn. His own parents were immigrants and were successful through education.
- John Olson led the Nominating Committee election. The ballot was closed last week for nominations. Sonya Kraski is the next President Elect in line. Ralph Quaas moved to accept nominations and seconded by Zeb Cobbs. Motion approved unanimously.
- Six Paul Harris were presented by Judi Edwards and President Steve Miller for Deb Wright. The recipients included:
- Mark Valentine – 8th Paul Harris
- Joe Gaffney – 4th Paul Harris
- Henry Newton – 2nd Paul Harris
- Parker Crompton - 2nd
- Howie Bargreen – 1st
- Glenn Bachman – 1st
- Brian Hollingshead’s highlighted the next Fireside and After Hours. The fireside will be on 12/11 at Sonya Kraski’s home with 2 spots left. The next Happy Hour will be on 12/12 at Marriott on Colby.
- Membership Moment – Ralph Quaas
- In 1962, he was invited to join Rotary. He recently met with a Husband and Wife from Texas that recently retired and were looking to be involved in the community. Returning the favor form his own recruitment, he asked them to join and they are beginning the paperwork. Message – Just ask!
- Judi Edwards highlighted volunteering opportunities for the club. The Baby Food collection will be beginning. There is Food bank volunteering on 19th. They are also looking for volunteers at the Gospel Mission on Christmas. 2 shifts. Sign up at club runner.
- President Steve reminded us all that there will be gratitude baskets for servers in the next couple of weeks.
- There will be an email going out for Strategic Plan meeting shortly.
- Garth Fell and the Youth Exchange committee is looking for host families for our student in the next quarters. The host must live in the Everett High School area. Also consider inviting Arisu for holiday traditions at your home for new experience.
- Russ Kimball gave some Scholarships thanks
HAPPY DOLLARS - Mark Valentine - $20 for opportunity to perform
- Tom Koenig - $100 bell-ringer for his official retirement.
- Amy Norman thanked Dave Schlosser for printing annual report. Thank Don Steward for fixing her computer and finding baby pictures
- Roy Yates was thankful that Larry O’Donnell doing well. Larry would appreciate reach outs.
- Betsy Baker-Bold was thankful for a cruise through Panama Canal and fined herself for leaving name tag on her desk for those two weeks
- Kelli Thode was $20 happy for the Dec 12th Real Heroes event at Tulalip for Red Cross
RAFFLE - Jason Bighaus won box #2 with art with heart, chocolates and emergency kit for meal with relatives
- Jeff Moore won box #1 with a Tom hanks movie, chocolates and lunch on rotary
- Joe Gaffney won box #3 with emergency kit, art with heart and chocolates
PROGRAM The lunch program “Project SEARCH” was presented by Wendy Turner and Phil Smith. Shawn Kelly provide the introduction. Wendy’s mission is coordinated volunteers with includes 800 volunteers with thousands of hours of service. Project Search is working with students with special needs to get prepared for real life and employment. The program had its start in a Cincinnati Hospital. Locally, Project Search is partnering with Providence. Students in transition are work at Providence. There is also a partnership with The Everett School System. Instructors and skill counselors work with them. Snohomish County also involved. Real life opportunities and provided through internships especially food service. 250 hours a quarter as fully integrated students/worker. By the end of the 3rd quarter, the goal to have the students employed and independent. Phil Smith has 21 years in education. He reminded us that National Disability Awareness Day is today. Phil coordinates the job coaches and instructors. There is a need for a lot of stakeholders to give support needed to get them jobs. All students are turning 21 this year. They must apply in prior year and interview for the internship. Interns started in September and they felt they belonged somewhere. The students are taking it seriously. Cafeteria and linen services are some of the jobs. The interns get 3 different experiences at the Hospital. They get practice doing interviews. Interns are teaching other interns – helping each other. Parents seeing excitement in their child. They are learning to prompt themselves and solve their problem. The program is looking for additional opportunities for hosting and business models. There are 13 current interns. One more element – there are metrics involved. At least 70% of interns are employed 16 hours a week. President Steve presented Wendy and Phil a certificate for water project CONCLUSION President Steve thanked Tom for the bell ringer. He wished Garth good luck on getting host families. He thanked Noble Crompton for visiting today. Rotary Connects the World. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Nichols Next Program: December 10th – “The Film Chocolate – Early Alzheimer” presented by Dru Miller and Thiago Dadalt introduced by Steve Miller |
