President Tammy Dunn rang the bell at 12:04pm, calling to order meeting # 5489 of The Rotary Club of Everett, and meeting #37 of Tammy’s presidency. The Thought of the Day was a rousing Happy Birthday to Ralph Quaas. Birthday cake was served!

 

There were no visiting Rotarians or guests.

 

President Tammy announced the district conference on May 5-7 in Surrey, BC.

 

Heather Barnhart announced that there were 2 sign up spots left for the blood drive on March 31^st.

 

Will McMahan announced that the Dajabon Rotary members are coming to visit July 10-18, and people are needed to host them, and help take them on tours and trips.

 

Neil Angst announced the following members will serve on the board beginning in July.

 

HAPPY DOLLAR$

Paul Stoot was sad about the school tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Julie Herber was $100 happy for family birthdays.

 

Jim Staniford auctioned a 3 liter bottle of red wine. Jim Schrader had the winning bid of $250.

 

Neil Angst ran the raffle. Winners were:

 

Ryan Willis gave his classification talk. Ryan works at the Colby Avenue branch of Coastal Community Bank, doing commercial lending. His mother was a branch manager at Coastal Community Bank. Through the bank, Ryan is involved in many community projects. Ryan is enjoying being a member of the club.

 

 

Jordana Halkett came to Hand in Hand last August. She has had a long career in teaching and administration. She acknowledged the many tragedies in schools in the last 15 years. Hand in Hand is focused on serving children and families that are in crisis in Everett and Snohomish County. They started in 2010 by founder, Todd McNeil.

 

Hand in Hand provides basic needs, food and clothing.  They can care for up to 70 youth and have given 64000 diapers and 19000 meals. 95% of the recipients are at or below the poverty level.

 

Joy Ingram started at Hand in Hand in November 2022. She previously worked at clothes for kids. She has helped in funding for housing assistance during COVID. Joy stated that the community helps out by volunteering and organizing drives. The Founders Walk a Thon will be held on September 16th, and the gala at the Edmonds waterfront will be held on October 13^th.

 

Jordana and Joy then entertained questions from the membership.

 

President Tammy thanked today’s speakers with a donation in their name to the YMCA. Tammy also thanked today’s bell ringer Julie Herber.

 

Next week’s program will be Port of Everett Update.

 

Meeting adjourned.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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