Rotary Log 6/04/19

 

Jeff Moore and Jeanne Willard were today’s greeters.

 

 

President Amy Norman opened meeting #5303 and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Will McMahan then provided our Thought of the Day.

 

Jeff Moore had no Visiting Rotarians to introduce. Guests were

 

Eric Reevesman with Kelli Thode,

 

Helen Halpert with George Bowden, and our guest speaker Chris Graves.

 

President Amy reminded us to exchange banners when visiting other clubs.

 

Nick Hansen covered the EPS lost and Found Clothes for Kids program and a VOA Food Bank Volunteer opportunity.

 

Brian Hollingshead reminded us of the Happy Hour on 6/13 at the Marriott on Colby.

 

Judi Edwards reminded us of the 2019-20 program survey and Rotary Leadership Institute in Mt. Vernon on 6/22.

President Amy again mentioned the Rotaract soccer balls and told us of the Celebration of Life for Ted Wenta on 6/15.

 

 

President Amy and Deb Wright shared a Rotary tattoo story that saved our president $1000 but cost Deb $100.

 

Gary Cohn had $100 for the Herald article about his replacement and $2100 in memory of Ted Wenta, making Gary a major Foundation donor. Judi shared a most interesting new recipe story.

 

Eileen Simmons had a $100 birthday announcement.

 

Tom Rainville had a $100 anniversary announcement.

 

Greg Lineberry was sorry he missed a board meeting but was involved in a police department run.

 

Zeb Cobbs was $100 happy to be back and thankful for all the cards.

 

Suzanne Britsch was happy she sold her house.

 

Garth Fell was very impressed with the Rotary Youth Training Session.

 

Kelli Thode was happy to announce Will McMahon’s award at a recent banquet.

 

Will then had a remembrance of Ted Wenta’s life.

 

Howard Bargreen was $100 happy that a routine MRI revealed a Gall Bladder problem that was quickly resolved.

 

President Amy let us all know that she will miss being president and is thankful for the opportunity.

 

Reid Hale, Suzanne Britsch, and Randy Hansen all took home wine and other assorted items.

 

 

Deane Minor introduced Chris Graves who shared what Snohomish County Legal Services is doing to help end homelessness in the county. They are a nonprofit organization made up of staff and volunteers. A Washington State Supreme Court study revealed that there were 9 legal problems per low income household in our state. These consisted of sexual assault, housing, health care, and medical debt, among others. 80% of those households had no legal assistance. Their organization assist with Family Law issues, provides a Family Dissolution class, a Housing Justice project, and a Bankruptcy clinic, as well as a direct representation when necessary.

 

President Amy thanked our contributors and guests, followed by special recognition of Jim Staniford for all he has done for our club and community.