Rotary Log 6-11-19 (Jun 11, 2019)

June 11, 2019

Rotarians were greeted by Russ Kimball and Jeff Moore

President Amy Norman opened the 46th meeting of her term. President Amy Norman lead with the Pledge of Allegiance.

All remained standing for Cat Wilson’s Thought of the Day was about Rotary brings us together for friendship and connectivity.

Russ Kimball introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests:

Visiting Rotarian: Bill Kmet from Arlington Rotary, Guests: Amy Norman introduced Jennifer Spencer, her friend,

Janice Ellis introduced Melissa Tejada Vasquez, her host families – Deanna & Jeff Colon, Lilly Deerwater and Lauren Diamond.

Meeting Sponsor, Mari’s Place – Jim Schrader sponsored Mari’s Place (thank you).

Sean George stated that Mari’s Place was founded in 2011 and promotes arts to the youth in the area. Mari’s Place is a volunteer-organization.

Announcements:

Tipping the caterers – President Amy asked if we would tip and thank the caterers.

Happy Hour Social – Brian Hollinghead talked about the Afterhours on Thursday, June 13^th 5 pm – 7 pm at Courtyard Everett. Last one of President Amy’s year.
Everett AquaSox Game – Brian Hollinghead promoted the June 26^th baseball game as a fellowship and let’s get 50 members to the game.

2019 -20 Program Survey – Judi asked to complete the Program Survey to help the Program committee.
Rotary Leadership Institute - Judi mentioned that we have 5 going to RLI, June 22^nd in Mount Vernon from 8 am – 3 pm. For RLI Session I and II. Need to register by next Tuesday.
A Celebration of Ted’s Life – Saturday, June 15^th 1 pm at Bethany Christian Assembly at 2715 Everett Avenue.
Duck Dash – Arlington Rotary is selling Duck Dash tickets. $10,000 Grand Prize. Discount tickets – 5 for $20.
Classification Talk

Anna Marie Laurence grew up in a family that valued public service and could make a difference in the community. Anna Marie talked about her younger years and her family. Thank you to Larry O’Donnell, my sponsor!

Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:

Bob Beil - $97 Happy for his birthday, Tina Gilson added $3 for a $100 bell ringer
President Amy – Happy for the goodbye party for Melissa, her friend for being here
Judi Edwards – had $100 Happy Birthday bucks for past RYLA Candidate Calvin Long & Birthday Bucks

Marybeth – Happy Birthday dollars, hurt her knee, went to Mt. Hood, and went to Italy

Jeff Mitchell – was $200 happy as he and his wife are grandparents of twins

Steve Miller – Returning from Rotary International Convention, had 27,000 people in attendance, Golfun, August 23^rd

George Bowden – Happy for College Essentials Spree and thanked the Rotarians who helped.

John Olson – happy for high school graduate

Kelly Shepherd – thank you for College Essentials Spree, Sequoia High School Graduation

Greg Tisdel – Thank you to Larry O’Donnell as he gave Greg’s dad celebration of life

Don Steward – Happy birthday dollars

Janice Ellis – $100 happy for the Rotary web; list of many Rotarians intertwined.

Howie Bargreen – $100 for his Son’s recent wedding

Sean Kelly –$100 for the number of surgeries the Rotarians have had

Tom Koenig – Happy birthday dollars

Larry O’Donnell – Thank you to Greg and Anna Marie

Raffle:

Prizes were given to Kelly Shepherd, Bob Biel, and Zeb Cobb.

Program: “Rotary Exchange Student Farewell”, Melissa Tejada Vasquez” introduced by Janice Ellis

This was Melissa’s presentation to us about her year. Her presentation was about “How I came to dream in English”. She talked about when she arrived in Seattle and her first days here. She felt the support from everyone. Melissa attended Everett High School. Everett High School is different from her school back at home in Peru. She talked about the things that she adventured – Homecoming, Halloween/Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sweet 16 birthday. For her three hosts families - “The love for my families will last despite distance, differences and time.” She talked about the many trips that she took over the school year. Melissa thanked everyone for this journey!

Janice presented Melissa with a variety of gifts and Certificate.

President Amy Norman recognized Wick Temple as an inspiration.

Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!

Next Program: “Talk & Roll” presented by Barry Long introduced by Glen Bachman

This week's crew:

Reporter: Tammy Dunn

Photographer: Walt Greenwood