President John Olson rang the Rotary bell at 12 noon, calling to order meeting  #5399 of the Rotary Club of Everett, and virtual meeting 46.

 

He then led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Julie Herber gave the Thought of the Day with Memorial Day as the theme. Official Memorial Day was May 30, 1868. Memorial Day became an official holiday in 1971. Julie’s family would visit the cemetery to place flowers on her relative’s graves. She read a Memorial Day poem by Amanda Bradley called Peace.

 

No visiting Rotarians and guests.

 

President John thanked Kari Petrasek for leading the meeting last week.

 

Nomination for Rich Toyer as the Treasurer: Motion to approve Rich Toyer as the Treasurer, 2021-2022. Approved.

 

Kari Petrasek announced Happy Hour is Thursday, May 27^th, 5:30 pm. The theme would be Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. She will send a Zoom Meeting link on Wednesday.

 

Anna Marie Laurence announced nine volunteers AVID College Essentials Shopping Spree are needed to help the AVID Scholarship students.

 

What:  College Essentials Shopping Spree

When: Wednesday, June 2^nd @ 6pm

Where:  Mill Creek Fred Meyer - 12906 Bothell Everett Hwy, Everett, WA 98208

Requirements:  Because we don’t know the vaccine status of the students, and to create as safe of an environment as possible, we ask that you please wear a mask no matter what your vaccination status is.

How do I sign up?: E-mail Abby Cooley at acooley@everettwa.gov

 

President John announced the Rotary Board meeting is Friday, May 28^th, 7:30 am via Zoom Meeting. Great opportunity to learn more about the budget process for next year.

    

George Bowden announced the World Community Service Committee was having a Zoom Meeting today at 5 pm.

 

Michael Kvistad was $20 happy as his oldest daughter, Eugenia, turned 10 years old.

 

Dr. Paul Stoot gave $20 for his announcement about the 10^th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic. Thank you to Coastal Community Bank for being a sponsor! All are welcome to attend it is a Scramble best ball we already have 30 celebrities confirm out of 36 confirmed Hosted by Hall of Fame Ken Easley July 22-23  At the Whithe Horse Golf Course in Kingston.  www.gtacelebritygolfclassic.org

 

Julie Herber gave $25 as she was excited to see people without masks at the YMCA today.

 

Dr. Paul Pitre introduced Garry Clark, Executive Director of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has spent 20 years in Economic Development and lived in Omaha, Nebraska before coming to Snohomish County, Washington to lead Economic Alliance Snohomish County.

 

Garry has done over 200 Zoom Meetings meeting with elected officials and community leaders.  Economic Alliance Snohomish County has a staff of nine.

 

Garry is from Washington D.C. and is a board member of the National Rural Economic Development Association.

 

The organization focuses on six pillars. Quality of Life is a new pillar. Quality of Life includes housing and education.

 

Why Everett? He is meeting with many community leaders to find out the regional/county perspective. Garry is also learning from us, the community to learn how EASC may support us and then we all succeed.

 

EASC serves as the led ADO organization. The organization provides an opportunity for Snohomish County to grow. A goal is to be open and more transparent in the community.

 

Snohomish County has a robust industry sector and diversity of the industry is key to our success. Snohomish County is known for Aerospace and Maritime. Top 10 employers include The Boeing Company, Providence Regional Medical Center, and Snohomish County Government.

 

How do we bounce back from the last year during the COVID pandemic. Economic development funds positively impact our community. Improving the County’s economic vitality is the road to recovery.

 

EASC is here to support the community businesses by continuing to maximize tourism and downtown destination, collaboration on Everett Small Business efforts, and hopes to provide additional funding support to small businesses as additional Cares funding is provided.

 

EASC is celebrating its 10^th year anniversary. The Annual Meeting is on June 10^th at 8:30 am via Zoom Meeting. EASC will be working on a Marketing and Rebrand Campaign.

 

Garry Clark answered questions.

 

 

President John adjourned the meeting at 1:00 pm

 

Respectfully Submitted,

             

Photography Submitted,

 

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