President Neil started the meeting at 12:04 pm (Everett Rotary Club meeting $5523, Meeting #21 of Pres. Neil’s year) with members attending in-person and online for today’s meeting.

 

Rotarian Kelli Thode provided the thought of the day. Making the rounds on social media, she highlighted a recent Jeopardy episode that referenced Rotary as the answer. It is remarkable that Rotary was created through a vision of a single person – Paul Harris and now it is part of the Jeopardy lexicon.

 

No visiting Rotarians, but President Neil acknowledged that it was great to see member Betsy Baker-Bold at our meeting today.

 

Steve Miller, PP, highlighted the end of month is approaching quickly and there are opportunities for our members to donate to the Foundation. You can go online to check your points and see if you can apply them to earn your first or add to your Paul Harris. There are some members who may be willing to give their points to help a fellow member achieve the Paul Harris award.

 

Steve had set up a Deck of Deal dart board in the room. $50 for a throw or $100 for a chance at a hidden Paul Harris. Walt Greenwood earned a hidden Paul Harris with the first throw.

 

The club will match a member’s $750 donation with $250 to help earn the Paul Harris.

 

Rotarians wanting lunch at the meetings will need to email their order by 3 pm on Mondays to Sandy.

 

There will be a Rotary/Elks blood drive on December 13^th from 11 am to 3 pm at Everett Elks. See Kelli or Heather Barnhardt to volunteer.

 

The December Rotary Board meeting is this Friday at 7:30 am.

 

The Student of the Month program is coming up on December 12 at the Legion Golf Course. Food Service will begin at 11:45 am.

 

There is another opportunity for community service at the Food Bank on Thursday, December 14 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

 

Our December 19^th program will have the honor of hosting the Everett HS choir performers. Lunch cost is $15 or a bottle of wine.

 

We will have no Rotary meetings on Tuesday, December 26^th.

 

Jim Staniford brought back a Rotary banner from his recent trip to Medicine Hat Rotary in Alberta, Canada.

 

Betsy Baker-Bold was $300 happy for having enjoyed a trip to Mexico, turning another year older, success with her business and leading a healthier life.

 

Glen Bachman was $20 happy as result of a Governor trip to Australia and climbing the Syndey Harbor bridge.

 

Bob Bavasi was happy with the wonderful holiday decorations in the meeting room.

 

Jeff Moore gave $5 preemptively for his ringing telephone.

 

Alli Sharp was excited for the success of her non-profit in its first year, surpassing the goal.

 

Raffle winners today were Steve Miller (free lunch), Kevin Nichols (red wine package), Larry O’Donnell (white wine package).

 

 

Alli Sharp, representing the World Community Services committee, presented on the Kivi Loan program, a microloan program, which the club utilizes to aid those in need across the globe. Alli was able to access the website in real time for our club members. Currently, $15,825 has been lent since the club joined Kivi. Currently $4,660 is invested in loans to individuals from many countries. Kivi manages the repayment process for these no interest loans. Prospective recipients are vetted by local banks for Kivi. Alli showed us how simple it is to find a candidate by category and/or by region. Using the system, Alli was able to provide a $50 loan to Nicolae in Moldovia for planting equipment. While not all loans are fully paid back, the program is providing a much-needed benefit to many communities.

 

After questions, President Neil thanked Alli for the presentation. President Neil thanked the bellringers and reminded all that they have a chance to throw a dart for the Foundation at the end of our meeting.

 

Next week’s meeting will include a presentation from Captain Josh Menzel for the Everett Naval Station.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 12.50 pm.

 

Submitted respectfully,