Our very first meeting at Hotel INDIGO was held in a cozy/comfortable conference room next to the JETTY Bar & Grill. There were 6 ZOOMERS and 29 in person attendees

who, from the sound of things, were enjoying the new space. The menu had 5 choices and it appeared more than half of the room had ordered lunch, which was served, just prior to

the Program. Next week we will meet within the JETTY Bar & Grill to try that space out.

 

We all had to look around the room to find the location of the flag and once we all did President Neil Angst led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and into our 44^h meeting of the year and the 5,547^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett.

 

President Neil didn’t have a verbal Thought of the Day but I know in his head he was thinking this new space with a lively bunch of Rotarians, 5 menu choices for a served lunch, and the ZOOMER screen and microphones working that this move could turn out to be a good thing.

 

Sean George introduced Sean DeSherlia who is a small business payroll representative with Paychex.

 

Kari Quaas is leading the AVID Shopping Spree that will take place tonight and tomorrow at the Fred Meyer store off of 128^th. She could use a couple of more volunteers for tomorrow night. Please contact Kari if you can help out.

 

Tomorrow evening between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm please come to Everett High School for the dedication ceremony at the Everett High School Library which is being named after our own Past  President Larry O’Donnell.

 

President Neil mentioned that on June 20^th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm there will be a VOA Food Bank sorting party. All are welcome to help out.

 

President Neil also mentioned that on June 20^th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm you can enjoy Rotary after Hours at the Courtyard by Marriot on Colby.

 

Heather Barnhart said the Everett Rotary and the Everett Elks Blood Drive needs volunteers between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on June 28^th to help sign people in.

 

President Neil told us that the Changing of the Guard will be held on July 2^nd.

 

President Neil explained the proposed By Law change, which changes from the President Elect in charge of the nominating committee to the immediate Past President running the nominating committee.  The Immediate Past President and the President Elect each are to appoint 3 Rotary members to the committee.  A motion was made by Janice Ellis to accept the By Law change as presented. The motion was seconded and the was passed unanimously.

 

HAPPY DOLLARS AND BIRTHDAY BUCKS: 

Scott Casselman was happy to be here.

 

Past President John Olson was $63.00 dollars happy as he celebrated his birthday yesterday.

 

Rich Toyer gave $100.00 sad dollars for his friend Jim Schaffer who passed away recently.  Jim was a commissioner at the Port of Everet for 24 years and a graduate of Everett High School.

 

Kari Quaas gave $2.00 to announce that her dad (Ralph) wasn’t in attendance today because he was at home with pneumonia.  Please send him encouraging texts or emails.

 

Winner number 1 - Brian Hollingshead selected a bottle of red (dark bottled) wine.

 

Winner number 2 - Past President Steve Miller picked the white wine.

 

Winner number 3 - Past President Bob Bavasi won large bags of candy.

 

Kari Petrasek introduced Maggie Konstanski and Rebecca Davinrov-Dixon from Lahai Health.  Maggie is the Senior Operations Manager and Rebecca is the Volunteer Manger for

Lahai.

 

Lahai Health was established 20 years ago in North Seattle. Besides that, it currently consists of a number of other clinics in Lynnwood and Everett. They provide health care to

underserved individuals and families. The services they provide include comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health counseling.  Many of their clients are immigrants and refugees, mainly adults as other established services have comprehensive care for children.

 

Their patients receive these services for free and to be able to do that they rely on over 400 volunteers who are Physicians, Nurses, Chiropractors, Dentists, Hygienists, Receptionists,

Administrators, etc.

 

If you would like to learn more about Lahai Health or would like to volunteer, please call 206-899-4754 or email volunteer@lahai.org

 

 

Katie Evans - Katie Evans Speaks (A humorous and entertaining speaker)

 

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 12.59 pm

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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