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Member Birthdays
Tara Eckstrom
October 4
 
Tom Lane
October 6
 
Clay Browse
October 9
 
Chuck Macaulay
October 18
 
Rod Moody
October 24
 
Shannon Marsh
October 25
 
Tom Rainville
October 27
 
Julie Herber
October 29
 
C. Michael Kvistad
October 30
 
Corey Margolis
October 31
 
Anniversaries
Clay Browse
Ruthie Browse
October 2
 
Rich Toyer
Karen Shearer
October 6
 
Greg Tisdel
October 16
 
Tara Eckstrom
Grant Eckstrom
October 20
 
Andy Hall
Kaye Hall
October 30
 
Bulletin Editor
Tammy Dunn
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Everett
We Add Value to our Community Through Service
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
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Everett, WA 98201
United States of America
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(425) 259-9141
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Rotary Log 10-19-21
Rotary Club of Everett
 
PRE- MEETING:
Zeb Cobbs had recently cut Ray Stephanson’s hair, which was no small feat, as it had grown out for over a year. Amy Norman, PP was on screen and was happy about their new “Digs” and their new hot tub that just got installed.  Rich Toyer ZOOMED in from Mexico to tell us it was sunny and warm. Tom Koenig, PP asked President Greg Lineberry about future meeting sites.
 
President Greg said they will have a discussion at the next Board meeting concerning
potential temporary in person meeting sites.  Ralph Quass has set up a tour of Hensen Hall (located on the grounds of Our Lady of Perpetual Help) this Thursday the 21st at 1:00 pm to assess if this would be a candidate for a temporary in person meeting location.
 
MEETING:
At 12:06 PM President Greg Lineberry led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  This began his 17th meeting of the year and our 5,419th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett. 60 people were in attendance.
 
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Fred Safstrom provided the following Thought of the Day.  On Monday October 11th we celebrated Indigenous People’s Day to honor the cultures and history of the Native American people. In recognition of that day Fred recited a Land Acknowledgement that Hosing Hope recently used at a groundbreaking for one of their housing projects.
 
We acknowledge that we occupy the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in particular the Tulalip, Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Sauk-Suiattle Tribes.  We see you, respect your rights to sovereignty and self-determination, and are committed to being better listeners, learners, and lifting indigenous voices.
 
VISTING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS:
President Greg introduced former Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson who said he had been looking like a hippie, until Zeb recently trimmed him up.  Joining Ray was his wife Vikki, and on separate ZOOM’s were his daughter Remy and granddaughter Quinn.  They were all visiting to see their grandson, son and brother, Nate Leonard, be presented as the Sequoia student of the month.
 
President Greg introduced Nate’s father, Chad Leonard.
 
President Greg also introduced Erica Weir the mother of Everett High School’s student of the month Audrey Weir.
 
Cathy Woods introduced Sequoia High Career Counselor, Tricia Schuldt.
 
Amanda Overly introduced Everett High Career Counselor, Elizabeth O’Brien.
 
Laura Zorick introduced Cascade High Career Counselor, Cookie Roberts and Binta’s parents.
 
Judy Edwards is in town, welcome back Judy!
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Anna Marie Laurence gave us an update on donations for next spring’s student scholarships.  
 
New Partner Donors:  Leavitt Group Northwest at $2,000.00 and Coastal Community Bank at $1,000.00. Thank you, Kaye Phinney.
 
Returning Partner Donors:
Botesch Nash and Hall Architects for increased their scholarship by $1,000.00. Brett Akio Jensen memorial scholarship for a $2,500.00 increase in their scholarship.
 
Thank you to Russ Hermes and Russ Kimball who have each increased their donation by $1,000.00.
 
Thanks to Tom Lane at Dwayne Lane Automotive for renewing their two scholarships at $2,000.00 each.
 
Goldfinch Brothers two scholarships at $2,000.00 each.
 
Thank you to Rose Goulet PP and Ed Rubatino PP at Rubatino Refuse & Removal for your $1,000.00 scholarship.
 
Will McMahon PP and the Everett Rotary Youth Foundation Trustees will be having a ZOOM meeting on Friday October 22nd at 9:00 am.
 
President Greg reminded us that October is Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer awareness month.
     
HAPPY DOLLARS AND BIRTHDAY BUCKS:
Randy Hansen PP was $100.00 happy for the smiling face and memories of Mark Neese PP who passed away three years ago this month.  President Greg added to Randy’s memories saying that Mark had donated the dollars needed so that a student, without the means, could go on the Dominican Republic trip several years back. He was a great guy.
 
Rich (Mazatlán) Toyer gave $100.00 for his and Karen’s one month vacation in Mazatlán, Mexico and for their 28th floor room, which at first, they couldn’t find, because it turned out to be the penthouse suite. What a great surprise. 
 
President Greg was $75.00 happy that we have students of the month and how thankful we are for having them here today.
 
Kari Petrasek was sad that she missed a trip to Europe but then she was $50.00 happy that she got to spend time in Colorado instead, where she enjoyed a wonderful week.
 
Tom Koenig PP gave $20.00 for a message on how important it is to get vaccinated. The ex-WSU football coach and four of his assistants should have listened to that message.
 
Ray Stephanson and Vikki gave $100.00 dollars for how proud they are of their grandson
Nate and for what the Everett Rotary Club does for students in our community.
 
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:

Cathy Woods introduced the student of the month from Sequoia High School, Nate Leonard. Nate is a kind, determined individual who has a real knack for auto-mechanics and likes to re-build vehicles.  Nate thanked the Club and said he was very honored to have been chosen as a student of the month.
 
Amanda Overly introduced Audrey Weir the student of the month from Everett High School. Audrey is an amazing student, she is a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship, she loves learning, as a member of the jazz ensemble she arrives at school at 6:30 am every morning and she has been in seven drama productions.  Audrey was overwhelmed by being named a student of the month, she thanked us and said when she is in a position to help she too will “give back” to her community.
 
Laura Zorick introduced the student of the month from Cascade High School, Binta Baldeh. Binta is the ASB president, a member of the black student union and a wonderful student.  She plans on attending a University and studying Political Science.  Binta thanked us and thanked Laura for her kind words and wonderful introduction.
 
President Greg congratulated all the students and urged them to apply for our scholarships in the spring.
 
PROGRAM:  Everett School District Update: Review 2020-2021 school year and a brief look at the year ahead
Kelly Shepherd introduced the presenters from the Everett School District, Dr. Ian Saltzman, Dr. Shelley Boten, and Jeff Moore.
 
Diversity
  • 27 schools
  • 1,300 teachers
  • 20,200 K-12 students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
  • 49.2 % report as white.
  • 14.7% are in special education.
  • 94 different languages are spoken in the homes.
  • 1,122 homeless children
 
2020-2021 School Year
  • Was an incredible year of innovation, growth and perseverance.
  • 1,997,486 meals were served, all free.
  • 512,127 live ZOOM meetings were held.
  • 56,402 asynchronous CANVAS online discussions were held.
  • 405,570 virtual classroom assignments created in Canvas.
  • In September all teaching was online and by the middle of April a strong hybrid model provided the students with 50% of their time online and 50% of their time in person.
  • Lessons learned from having to close schools in March of 2020.
The District implemented one platform, CANVAS, created a parent university, a new website, SEL support and family engagement.
 
The District received ESSER funding (Federal relief approved emergency school funding)
  • March of 2020 - CARES Act- received $2,600,000.00
  • December 2020 - CRRSA Act - received $10,200,000.00
  • March 2021 – ARP Act – received $22,900,000.00
 
2021 New Strategic Plan
  • Learning
  • Passion
  • Respect
  • Diversity
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Equity
Measurable outcomes of the 2021 Strategic Plan
  • Ensure 3rd grade literacy
  • Increase science achievement
  • Increase math achievement
  • Reduce gaps in achievement among student groups
  • Ensure students are prepared to succeed in college and career
  • Strengthen student wellness, engagement, and safety.
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Fall of 2021 School Year
  • For the most part 100% of students started in person
  • There was a K-8 100% virtual opportunity through the Everett Virtual Academy.
  • Social distancing standards are in effect along with masking
 
Questions
Sean Kelly asked what is SEL?
     -Social Emotional Learning - Helping students to learn, to share, mange workload and how to connect with teachers.
 
President Greg asked if online learning will be permanently incorporated as a teaching tool as we move forward?
     -Possibly; but as we see things change the teaching methods need to evolve with those changes.
 
Roy Yates PP asked how families are feeling interacting (visual access) with the District?
     -To help families learn how to interact better with the District a Parent University was established along with numerous community meeting to help parents and families learn how to connect.
 
President Greg thanked Ian, Shelley and Jeff; and explained in lieu of a speaker gift the club will recognize them with a donation to Domestic Violence Services, our chosen charity or the 2021-2022 Rotary year.
    
MEETING ADJOURNED: 
President Greg adjourned the meeting at 1:03 pm with a peak attendance of over 60 people, thanks to the Stephanson clan.
 
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Andy Hall PP
             
Photography Submitted by.
Tammy Dunn
 
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