ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
LEADING OFF
President Neil rang the bell at 12:05, calling to order meeting #5515 of the Rotary Club of Everett and meeting #13 of his presidency. He then led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
President Neil’s Thought of the Day was an announcement of a card for PP Amy Norman, who had suffered a significant health event.
There were no visiting Rotarians or guests.
Ana Marie Laurence announced the Helen Jackson Scholarship Night at her home 5:00pm on October 5th.
Cat Wilson reminded us of the Student of the Month presentations in two weeks at Legion Golf Course.
Larry O’Donnell presented to President Neil and club historian John Olson a painting of Weiser’s Café. The painting was given to Larry by Bernie Webber. Bernie’s uncle had painted it.
Kelli Thode announced a successful blood drive last Friday. 179 units were collected.
Walt Greenwood announced that a story of our visitors from Dajabon, DR appeared in the Peace Arch Journal.
HAPPY DOLLAR$
Megan Dunn led off happy bucks with $5 for taking the bus for a week.
Mark Valentine was happy to have run into a fellow dermatologist at restaurant in San Fransisco.
Greg Tidel donated $500 to the Helen Jackson Scholarship Fund.
RAFFLE
President Neil ran today’s raffle.
- Jeff Moore won free lunch.
- Jerry Tucker won red wine and a key chain.
- Larry O’Donnell won white wine and Almond Roca.
PROGRAM: King County Sheriff’s Office
Ryan Willis introduced today’s speaker, Jeff Flohr of the King County Sheriff’s Office. Jeff stated that Everett is his home and his job crosses county lines. The King County Sheriff’s Office is the 12th largest sheriff’s office in the country. They serve contract cities and unincorporated King County.
Their air support unit currently has a 2008 Bell helicopter and will be receiving a 2024 Bell helicopter in late 2024. Their duties include SWAT operations, crisis negotiation, and a bomb disposal unit. Mental health providers work with SWAT teams to help in mental health situations.
Their marine unit has a high-speed boat and divers. Other responsibilities include transit police for Sound Transit and King County Metro. Staffing has been a challenge. The department is currently at 98 deputies, down from 131. Fewer people want to enter a law enforcement career.
CLOSING
President Neil thanked our speaker and reminded the club that it’s a great day to be a Rotarian. Keep an eye out for future Rotarians.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Clay Browse
Photography submitted,
Walt Greenwood
