The meeting (Rotary meeting #5402,  virtual meeting #49) was called to order by President John Olson who then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Wise words for the Thought of the Day were provided by Tom Koenig, PP, and music by Walt Greenwood was enjoyed by all.

 

President John Olson called upon members to introduce their guests:  Mayor Franklin introduced her guest Kimberly Garth and Roy Yates, PP, introduced Mark Johnson, Providence Hospice & Home Care Foundation of Snohomish County, soon to be a new member.

 

The Raffle facilitated by Wick Temple with special wrapped packages with secret contents and assisted by President John who drew the names.  The winners:

 

 

 

 

Prizes consisted of an assortment of Camp Fire mints, Girl Scout cookies, Almond Roca, very special wines and surprise packages.

 

Deb Wright, PP, told us about the scholarship fund begun by an anonymous donor and named for Larry O’Donnell.

 

Laura Zorick gave an update on the Cleanup Day at Rotary Park.  No BBQ was allowed but serious cleanup was accomplished with volunteers.

 

Greg Lineberry, PE, retired from the City of Everett and moved to Lake Stevens School District.

 

Tom Koenig, PP, congratulated Greg Lineberry.

 

Tom Lane’s daughter was chosen valedictorian at Mountlake Terrace High School.

 

Sean Kelly is back in office with the door open.

 

 

Randy Hansen, PP, reminded us that we all know Mayor Cassie Franklin but introduced Mayor Franklin anyway.

 

Mayor Franklin told us about the challenges and plans for moving forward.  She talked about the loss of revenue, housing, jobs, cuts in city government.  She reminded us all to keep safe, and get vaccinated. 

 

She specifically talked about the loss of businesses, new programs to help in certain areas and the Everett Cares Grants to help small business and non-profits.  She said more would be coming.

 

The mayor then talked about a variety of affordable housing solutions.  She told us about training and policies on diversity, that they had hired a new manager to focus on equity, relating to the community, building pathways to inclusivity, health and safety, and coming together as a community.

 

Questions followed on these topics:  Flowers—and praise of Fire Dept Chief, volunteering, building permits, Sorticulture, and 4^th of July.

 

For more information, here's a link to Mayor's directive on building unity, addressing racism and promoting equity for all.

 

President John thanked Mayor Franklin.  He commented that we had 64 participants today.  The meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,