Deborah Wright, PP, called the meeting to order at 12 noon as President Greg was running a little late. Today’s meeting was #5439 of Rotary Club of Everett and #38 of President Greg’s presidency. He then led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

Darren Crout gave the Thought of the Day. He kept the Thought of the Day lighthearted with this week being the Master Week at Augusta and Julio Rodriguez was a Seattle Mariner. Darren stated two quotes “Never Change” and “Always play with Joy”. He ended the Thought of the Day with “Be the joy you want to see in the world.”

 

No visiting Rotarians or guests.

 

Ed Petersen, PP, talked about the Taste of the Caribbean Fundraiser which will support the Literacy Program in Dajabon. Ed mentioned that the group traveling to Dajabon in May will see Julio Rodriguez’s father as his father is working on the Dajabon project.

 

Ed Petersen talked about “Every Rotary Every Year”. This phrase relates to every Rotarian contributing to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation is a powerful charitable foundation which funds International Service Projects. Today we will be celebrating Paul Harris awards.

 

Ed discussed two goals in the Strategic Plan, 2019-2023. Goal #4 is about club service projects and involving non-members to attend these projects. Goal #6 is about involving the youth with the international service projects. The World Service Committee will be going to Dajabon in May. Cathryn Cole organized a fundraiser for the Literacy Program. Please consider supporting the project; a $20 check will purchase a book, a $100 check will build a fund to take more youth on the trip.

 

President Greg introduced Erin Padgett as a new member. Welcome Erin!

 

 

Tina Gilson is $100 thank you dollars – Mike Holcomb is a Providence General Foundation, Henry Newton for being the Historian for the Foundation Board and for a promotion – Chief Philanthropist Officer.

 

Ed Peterson was $20 happy has he recently talked with a former Interact Club and recipient of our scholarship as this person is a VISTA Volunteer. (not sure the name of the person).

 

President Greg was $40 happy for a wonderful Domestic Violence Service of Snohomish County Gala and a great service for Everett Police Officer Rocha.

 

Judi Edwards was $20 happy as Bob got to go to the Master’s practice round at Augusta.

 

Deborah Wright, PP, “It’s my birthday!” $77 happy

Don Steward was happy for 43 anniversary years.

 

President Greg introduced Neil Angst, PEN, as Neil was presenting Paul Harris awards today.

 

25 Paul Harris – Jim Staniford

10 Paul Harris – Jennifer Skeeters

 

Janice Ellis

Rose Goulet

Larry O’Donnell

Mark Valentine

Deborah Wright

 

Steve Miller

Ed Petersen

 

Greg Lineberry

Dr. Paul Stoot

 

Kari Petrasek

 

Neil Angst

 

Andy Hall

 

Henry Newton awarded Sandra Newton with a Paul Harris

 

Julie Herber

Kelly Shepherd

 

Howie Bargreen

Heather Barnhart

Dave Schlosser

 

Tammy Dunn

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 

President Greg thanked Brian for being a greeter today. We are seeking greeters and contact Brian Hollingshead. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is coming up later this month.

 

Meeting Adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

             

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