Rotary Log 4-30-19 (May 06, 2019)

Rotarians were greeted by PP Randy Hansen and Kelli Thode.

President Amy Norman opened the 40th meeting of her term. Tom Lane lead with the Pledge of Allegiance. All remained standing for Henry Newton’s Thought of the Day which was the importance of education and attending the Scholarship Presentations coming up.

Randy Hansen introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests:

Visiting Rotarian: Dave Duskin, Arlington Rotary Club. Tara Eckstrom introduced her husband, Grant Eckstrom, Jim Staniford introduced Matt McLaughlin, Dawson Place; Cat Wilson introduced Jeanenne Hogt and Cherie Cross, Home Street Bank.

Meeting Sponsor: Everett Community College; John Olson offered a Midterm Exam to everyone – could they name the person who had attended Everett Community College. Many Everett Rotarians have attended Everett Community College. If you would like to tell your Everett CC story in the Herald paper, please let John know.

Announcements:

Induction of David Cope proposed by Kaye Phinney. His classification is Financial. David works for Coastal Community Bank – Downtown Everett and was a former Rotarian.

Dawson Place Check – President Amy Norman presented a Local Impact Grant, $727, to Matt McLaughlin.
Catering Contract – Amy Norman announced that the meal price will increase to $15 on July 1^st.
Rotary Park Clean-up and Rededication – Jerry Tucker announced that the Rotary Park clean up will be May 18^th from 9 am to 12 pm. BBQ lunch will be served so please sign up.
Seattle Storm Fellowship – Tammy Dunn announced the Meet the Seattle Storm Coach at Scuttlebutt Brewery & Taproom on Tuesday, April 30^th. Please let Tammy know if you will be attending.
Please sign the card for Karen Sherer-Toyer as she had Knee Surgery.

Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:

President Amy fined Roy Yates and Kelly Shephard for the YMCA of Snohomish County article.

Jesse O’Brien is happy for his upcoming 10-day trip to Argentina

Betsy Baker-Bold is happy for the gratitude for the community as the community is family

Kelli Thode is happy that the Red Cross of Snohomish County installed 357 smoke alarms
Dave Duskin recognized Gail and Jack Larson with a special inspiration Rotary pin for the wonderful hospitality

Tom Koenig is happy as his son found an old handsaw that is as tall as his son

Eileen Simmons is happy for the 10 day visit with his son and family in Austin, TX

Steve McGraw is for the 97% polyrating for Molina Healthcare

Laura Zorick is happy as she is having a birthday

Barbara George is thankful for everyone who attended their event last week
Kelly Shepherd is a bell ringer birthday happy

Raffle:

Prizes were given to Larry O’Donnell, Reid Hale, and Bob Beil.

Program: “Hopeworks Update” presented by Ed Petersen introduced by Fred Safstrom

Ed Petersen discussed Hopeworks as a model for solving homelessness. Hopeworks story is “One Household at a Time”. Relationships is a key in helping people in creating a quality of living for them. Hopeworks is a Social Enterprise and was founded by Housing Hope. Both organizations work together. The new Hopeworks building on Broadway will have 65 apartments and a culinary training program. Everett Rotary club donated $100,000 to assist with culinary training program. Hopeworks address five community challenges – Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Workforce Development, Sustainability, and Transit Oriented Development.

Bob Bav;

asi and Steve Juntwait were recognized with the Inspirational Award this week.

Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!

Next Program: “Work Ethics, does anyone have it?” presented by Anna Liotta introduced by Amy Norman

This Week's Crew:

Reporter: Tammy Dunn

Photographers: Tara Eckstrom

Walt Greenwood