THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
Thank you Greeters, Fontelle Jones and Past President Roy Yates.
Everett Rotary Meeting #5161, Meeting #3 of Presiding President Ed Petersen.
President Ed called the meeting by addressing us as Leaders and Emerging Leaders.
We began by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Past President Roy Yates introduced Visiting Rotarians and Guests of Rotarians:
Past President Larry Hanson, Past President Jim Haugen (now member of Lake Stevens),
Past President Dick Hanson, Program Speaker Wendy Grove, guests from Recovery Cafe Bill Klein and Celia Hartley, guest Sean George who works at Morgan Stanley, Cindy Larsen running for Superior Court Judge and guest of Greg Lineberry, Sabina Papa who works for Everett Transit guest of President Ed Petersen, Cyrus Habib member of the Bellevue Club (State Senator running for Lt. Governor), guest Connie Anderson wife of Rich Anderson and guest Miranda Roberts.
Presidential Recollection: Presented by Past President Larry Hanson, 1981-1982. He was
an employee of The Herald for 45 years, 18 years as President and Publisher. He is
very active in the community and is from the Class of 1956 Everett High School.
He was introduced to Rotary while at Everett Jr. College. He joined Everett Rotary in 1972.
While as President, the International Meeting was held at San Paulo Brazil. At that meeting there were 16,000 attendees. Two of the speakers were Pele’ the Brazilian Soccer player and
Mother Theresa. Mother Theresa expressed to the Rotarians that they were not doing enough. She went through a list of what they could do. All the while, the room was silent.
Club Meeting Sponsor: Presented by Janice Greene, Boeing. This year is the 100th
Anniversary of Boeing. We will be seeing a lot of advertising for ways to celebrate
this milestone. Boeing is all over the world. In Washington State there are 704 Suppliers/Vendors doing $ 6 Billion, providing 157,000 indirect jobs. Boeing has 80,000
Employees and 60,000 Retirees in Washington. Everett has the largest Boeing facilities and
the largest building in the world.
Rotarian in the World: Past President Tom Koenig is our 3rd traveler to be in The Herald.
Week 1 was Korea, week 2 was China, and this week was Norway. Tom’s travels are in the
paper today on Page 8 and 9.
Committee Announcement by Dick Schlosser:
July 28th Aquasox Fellowship, 5 pm to 7 pm, $22 for adults, $18 for children.
BBQ included.
Happy Bucks/Birthday Bucks:
Jim Hagen – $20 Happy Bucks in honor of the Lake Stevens Rotary Duck Dash. Tickets
are available. Last year Judi had the $2000 winning Duck ticket.
Mike Hawks - $39 Happy Wedding Anniversary Bucks.
Tom Koenig - $100 Wedded Bliss Bucks (married in 1982).
Katrina Koontz – Happy Bucks for a trip to Clarksdon, her kids are heading for State competition.
Dennis Smith – Happy Bucks to announce that he has 12 Corporate Meeting Sponsorships
Available for $100 each.
Happy Bucks from Brian in honor of guest Cyrus Habib.
Russ Hermes Happy Buck for his 1 year Wedding Anniversary and Happy Bucks
In honor of the Rotarian that heckled him while he was on a morning run.
Happy Birthday Bucks from Steve Ellis - $56.
Happy Bucks from Past President Roy Yates in honor of his Norwegian Roots.
$180 Happy Bucks from Jim Schrader, thank you.
$102 Happy Bucks from Jim Staniford in honor of his wife’s 40th Anniversary with
The Vintage Café and his 62nd Birthday.
Happy Just Married Bucks and Birthday Bucks from Neil.
Raffle Winners:
Gail Larsen, Past President Mark Valentine, and Sean George each won
Gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings, Wine, and Candy.
Program Introduction by Eileen Simmons
“Last year Ed challenged the Local Impact Committee to take some of the $15,000 the Club
gives us every year and do something different – something that would have more lasting
impact than or past giving model allows. For those of you who haven’t served on the Local
Impact Committee, the committee makes small grants, usually $500 to $1000, to local
Nonprofits who ask us to fund a specific need. We have given money this past year to the
PTSA’s shoe fund to buy new shoes for poor students; to the St. Vincent DePaul Society
to buy beds for families that don’t have enough beds for their children; and we’ve given
money to the Schack to help fund open studio nights for teens.
Ed’s idea was that our club could have even more impact if we committed to giving one local
Non-profit $5000 a year for 3 years. After developing guidelines, we went looking for a
relatively small organization- one to whom a $15,000 commitment could really make a
difference. We were looking for opportunities to help the organization grown their capacity
so that at the end of the 3 years the organization would be stronger. And we were looking for
an organization that could provide opportunities for Rotarians to volunteer – providing either
their business and fundraising acumen or time and muscle. We wanted a project Rotarians
could embrace in the same way we have AVID.
We think we found the perfect organization in Everett’s Recovery Café. Wendy Grove and
Bill Kluin are here today to introduce the work of the café. Wendy is a Washington native,
a Husky, a former elementary school teacher, and now the director of Everett’s Recovery Café.
Bill is a board member who has been devoting his time and experience to ensuring the Café’s
success. Please welcome Wendy and Bill.”
Program: “Recovery Café” presented by Wendy Grove
The Recovery Café in Everett opened 1 year ago to serve people on the edges of society.
The Aim is to see transformation in people’s lives. It is set up to create a community that
facilitates transformation. It is the business of being helpful. It is a place to land, have a meal
or coffee, and have support as they are transforming their lives. A place to be listened to and
heard. How they accomplish this support is to be there for them, looking at them as they enter
the Café and be greeted. A Research based strategy building on what they do well. Valuing
people is the loving part of Accountability; learning how to be accountable to our best selves.
The Café is a member based group. Very few rules, they can be themselves and be in a safe
place. The membership is free and there are 3 requirements: 1. Be drug free for 24 hours.
2. Participate – cooking, cleaning, helping. 3. Attend weekly pier support group.
The “glue” that keeps the Café going is being relationship based. How do they know
that someone is drug free? They don’t know, but they talk to people and if things don’t seem
to be going right then they address it and be supportive.
An Example is “Jeff” a member for approximately 1 year. He came ready to break a
reoccurring cycle of drugs/alcohol and had family issues. He was ready for change and came
everyday. He swept the floor, cleaned, helped out. His life stabilized and he started going to
a 12 step program. He was reunited with family. One month ago he relapsed. He lost his
housing and he felt ashamed and like a failure. He came back to The Recovery Café.
He was welcomed back. They want people to come back to the café and use their “failure” as
a step.
Last year there were 350 people visits/month. This year there are 500 visits/month, 50
to 60 with memberships. The next challenge is that the café has to move to find a bigger
space. Part of the community is the opportunity to volunteer. Volunteering can be as simple
as coming to the Café, having lunch, and talk/listen to people. There are a lot of other ways to
volunteer for instance, facilitating a much needed class on budgeting. Another part of
the community are activities that include support groups, classes to develop personal
strengths and talents, and special events to foster and celebrate the joys of community and
recovery. Through these activities and relationships with fellow members, volunteers, and
staff, members come to be known, to be loved and to give love. They celebrate their
strengths, honor their growth, and hold themselves and others accountable for the honesty
that leads to recovery.
Their team approach to recovery helps members connect with mental health and housing
resources in the Everett community. With the time and support of our community, members
receive encouragement as they pursue goals in education, employment, and housing.
Thank you Donation in honor of the Program Speaker given to the commercial greenhouse
garden project in the Dominican Republic.
Thank you from President Ed to Visitors and Guests.
Next Program: “State of the Station” presented by Captain Mark Lakamp introduced by Glen Bachman
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES:
- Aquasox Fellowship, July 28th 5:00-7:00pm, $22.00 for adults BBQ included – Contact is Dave Schlosser
- Rotary Board Mtg, July 29nd, 7:30am 3rd Flr Chapel at Bethany
- Wheeler’s Meeting, August 9th 11:15am, Boys & Girls Club Topic is Rotary History
Closing Remarks by President Ed Petersen - Rotary Serving Humanity
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