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The Rotary Club of Everett LEADING OFF July 21, 2020 - Vice President Kari Petrasek called meeting #5356 of the Rotary Club of Everett to order - Meeting #3 in the year of John Olson, and virtual meeting #19. Kari then led the club with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Thought of the Day was brought to us by Eric Irelan, who quoted from the 1956 book by Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving. VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS Visiting Rotarians: Virginia McKenzie, Seattle Rotary Club #4. Guests: Deborah Wright introduced her guest, Michael Shayler, her ex-husband and father of today’s speaker, Virginia McKenzie. Deane Minor introduced his sister, Karen. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Judi Edwards received a note from friends of Gail Larson, requesting help with delivering packages and meals to Gail’s husband.
Wick Temple stated that he was well prepared for our next raffle on July 28 th. A surprise package and a book by Ray Charles will be raffled. Make a donation online before our next meeting. Vice President Kari reminded the club of the Zoom Happy Hour on July 23rd, and the Zoom board meeting 7:30am on July 31st. HAPPY DOLLARS - Mark Valentine had $100 tribute bucks in honor of John Lewis.
- Zeb Cobbs gave an Amen for Mark’s tribute bucks.
- Judi Edwards was happy that her husband won 2nd place at a Pro-Am golf tournament at Cedarcrest golf course. She also informed the club that August 18th will be her last day at Rotary.
- Marc Baker had $20 because he finally got a good haircut from Zeb Cobbs.
- Steve McGraw gave a second $100 tribute bucks in honor of John Lewis.
- Paul Stoot stated The Oak Tree has Fallen, and gave $100 tribute bucks in honor of John Lewis.
- Deborah Wright had $100 because her daughter is speaking today.
- Eric Irelan had $25 for the opening of baseball season.
- Barb George had $100 for her 21st anniversary in Rotary.
- Vice President Kari also had $25 for the opening of baseball season.
- Deane Minor had $95 in honor of his father.
PROGRAM – End Human Trafficking Deborah Wright introduced today’s speaker, her daughter, Virginia McKenzie. Virginia stated that sharing Rotary with her mom is fantastic! Virginia discussed the Healthcare Alliance, which has received $28,000 in grants from Rotary and Rotaractors. She gave the club some information about human trafficking: - 88% of the victims of human trafficking go through the healthcare system while still being trafficked.
- Healthcare professionals do not know what sex trafficking looks like and need education in this area.
Some signs of human trafficking victims include: - Branding or tattoos
- Victims are bruised or beaten
- Victims are accompanied by a hyper vigilant, older male, who insists on providing all of the information and answering all of the questions for the victim
Training is now being given to doctors, nurses, and all medical staff. All eyes are now watching the waiting room dynamic. The Healthcare Alliance Summit has taken place In January of 2019 and 2020. Over 500 healthcare professionals were trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking. In addition, over 1000 first responders in the Seattle Fire Department were also trained. More information is available from the following groups: Virginia and Greg Lineberry then answered questions from the membership. CONCLUSION Vice President Kari thanked Virginia for her program, and presented a donation in her name to the Boys and Girls Club. Kari also thanked the visitors and Bell Ringers. She also stated that next week’s program will be Historical Narrative & Novels, presented by Stewart Tolnay Respectfully submitted, Clayton Browse Photography submitted, Tammy Dunn Next Program: Historical Narrative & Novels presented by Stewart Tolnay; Introduced by John Olson |
