President Neil led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, into our 6^th meeting of the year and the 5,508^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett.

 

President Neil’s Thought of The Day message centered on the devastation in Maui with the fires. Please keep the people in Hawaii in your hearts and mind. Thank firefighters everyone day. Firefighter appreciation is not just one day, it is year-round.

 

There were no visiting Rotarians or guests of Rotarians at today’s meeting.

 

President Neil announced that lunches may be ordered through Kindred Kitchen. The box lunch price is $20. Please contact Sandy by 3 pm on Monday to order your box lunch.

 

Food Bank Outreach will be September 21^st. Please consider volunteering for this event.

 

District Governor Dukov will be our presenter on September 12^th. Plan to attend this meeting.

 

John Olson gave a Historian update. In 1996, Larry O’Donnell wrote our history, then in 2016 we wrote more on the history of the club. Every 20 years, the club writes more about the history of the club. Ed Petersen has provided some information for these next 20 years. John asks the members to provide him with information about the past 5-6 years. This information can be about the Centennial Year, International Project, Scholarships, and Pandemic.

 

District Grant deadline is August 31, 2023.

 

Dajabon Committee meeting is 1 pm today. The committee will be finalizing the activities.

 

Larry O’Donnell had a birthday, and his most memorable birthday was in 1945 when he was 8 years old. Henry Newton and he graduated together.

 

Liz Stenning was keeping to the history theme. She toured the Van Valey House and the Monte Cristo Ballroom. She was impressed with the Jackson Room at the Van Valey House.

 

Tammy Dunn had AquaSox tickets for the individuals who were attending the baseball game on August 17^th. She also announced the breakfast event at the Imagine Children’s Museum on September 29^th, at 7:30 am. Tickets are available at this link: https://www.greenvelope.com/event/2023-imagine-champions-for-children-fundraising-breakfast, Mention Tammy Dunn as the Team Captain.

 

Ed Petersen just got back from a two week international trip to Paris with one of his grandchildren.

 

Henry Newton won a bottle of red wine.

 

Michael Holcomb won a bottle of white wine.

 

Brian Hollingshead won a free lunch.

 

Ryan Willis introduced Jillian Robinson with Connect Casino Road.

 

Jillian shared the history, shared how engaged the community is, and a collaborative effort with businesses and non-profit organizations. In 2020, a new community center space was constructed and now there is school space for English classes and community room for gatherings.

 

Connect Casino Road has a unique community. The overall poverty rate is 36%. The community represents the Latino neighborhood, low-income families who are little over 30 and have experienced trauma, and language barrier.

 

Connect Casino Road’s area of service is along West Casino Road and Highway 99 and within walking distance to the Community Center.

 

Three streams of work:

 

Connect Casino Road provides one-stop service. There is 24+ partnerships in one location such as Everett Community College, Childstrive, Volunteers of American and Leadership Launch. Additional partners include Mukilteo School District, YMCA of Snohomish County, Goodwill, and Snohomish County Legal Services.

 

Very much community lead – Community Gatherings, Monthly “Village Circle” partners and staff meetings, and family program self-assessments.

 

Case management began with 40 families. Now there are 60 families with over 100 children. Most of the families are immigrant, low income, and/or experienced high levels of trauma and violence.

 

Community & Workforce Development includes local initiative support corporation, workforce development continuum, anti-displacement advocacy and support for small businesses.

 

How can the Everett Rotary Club can help:

 

NEXT PROGRAM:

We Heart All, presented by Rotarian Alli Sharp and Keith Sharp

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 1:00 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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