Past President Mark Valentine just got back from a vacation in New York City where one of the adventures he and Michelle went on was a walk across The Brooklyn Bridge (it turned 140 years old this month) The walkway is a dedicated pedestrian pathway that is above the vehicle traffic (it is safe) and the path varies from 10-17 feet in width.  There are many opportunities for picture taking and taking in the views.  About 10,000 people a day use this walkway.  If you are waking from Manhattan to Brooklyn don’t miss Grimaldi’s Pizza located just under the bridge. 

 

The 46^th meeting of our Rotary year and the 5,498^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett started at 11:57 am.  President Tammy Dunn (in person), along with Zeb and PP Roy (ZOOMERS) led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.  At the time of the opening gong there were 19 ZOOMERS and 22 in person attendees.

 

President Tammy’s Thought Of The Day centered around Memorial Day and the thanks we give to our own Everett Rotary Veterans and to those US military personnel who sacrificed themselves for the freedom we all enjoy today.

 

Alli Sharp introduced her husband, Keith who was here today to support Alli in her induction into our club.

 

Past President Ed Petersen introduced James Buchanan the President of Axiom Construction here in Everett.

 

Laura Zorick introduced her guest Judith Martinez who is running for Position 7 on the Everett City Council.

 

Kari Quaas is heading up the Shopping Spree for AVID students. Please help Kari out as she needs 2 more volunteers to help the students shop on May 31^st. Her second half of the shopping spree will be on June 7^th and she has that covered with volunteers.  If you can help out, please contact Kari at kari.quaas@gmail.com. to get more specifics

 

Kelli Thode and Heather Barnhart are heading up another Blood Drive that will be in conjunction with the Everett Elks on June 30^th.  They need a couple of greeters to work a 10:00 am - 3:00 pm shift.

 

President Tammy said that the Everett Youth Foundation Board has asked that Brian Evans to elected to that Board starting on July 1, 2023 and serving a 4 year term.  A motion was made by PP Ed Petersen and seconded by PP Steve Miller. The membership unanimously voted for Brian to be on the Board.

 

Ralph Quaas was $20.00 happy (I think) as this month’s catheter replacement resulted in no screaming on his part even though the nurse was a rookie at this sort of “procedure”.

 

PP Steve Miller gave $20.00 for the fond memory of his father in law who recently passed at 98 years old.  He was a veteran of World War II who saw action in Europe.

 

PP Greg Lineberry was $20 happy for he and Teresa’s vacation in Mexico but not so happy that they both came home with COVID (not the souvenir one wants).

 

PP Larry O’Donnell was $20.00 happy for a short vacation to the Oregon Coast along with a stop in McMinnville where he got to see, up close, Howard Hughes Spruce Goose.

 

Guest Judith Martinez was $20.00 happy to announce her running for an Everett

City Council position.

 

President Elect Neil Angst auctioned off a bottle of rum from the Dominican Republic.  The fierce auction battle between PP Steve and PP Greg for the coveted bottle of rum resulted in our club gaining $100.00 and PP Steve taking home the rum.

 

President Tammy and the entire contingent of ZOOMERS and in person Rotarians welcomed Alli Sharp as our newest member.  Alli’s sponsor is Kelli Thode and her classification is Non-Profit Management.

 

PE Neil said the cupboards are still bare and we need more donations.

 

Past President Henry Newton won a bottle of red wine and coco powder from the Dominican Republic.

 

Kari Quaas won a bottle of Rose and a bag of herbs.

 

Kelli Thode walked away with a free lunch and popcorn.

 

President Tammy introduced our speakers today, Alec and Morgan, who represent the Rotaract Club of Snohomish County

 

The Rotaract Club of Snohomish County was sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Everett, Everett-Port Gardner, Marysville, Monroe, and South Everett-Mukilteo.

-  It was started in 2017.

-  Currently there are 10 members.

   -  At their meetings they educate themselves by having speakers.

   -  Some of the members, when younger, attended YAIL, Youth Adventures

      in Leadership.  This is for 15-17 year olds.

   -  Some of the members attended RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

      This is for 18-30 year olds.

-  Locally, they serve the entire County.

-  The work they have been doing includes:

   -  Working with all the clubs in the County as well as the entire District

      5050.

      -  Locally:

         -  They are really involved in the Green Bag Project.

            -  Reusable food bags are provided to volunteers who fill them up

               with non-perishables and every 2 months they are picked up and

               given to the nearest food bank.  This is a growing project that

               involves the Rotaractors, neighborhoods, etc. for a great cause.

         -  They help with youth camps.

         -  They love to get involved in outdoor projects such as park cleanups.

   -  International Service:

      -  They have been to Guatemala working in conjunction with Hands for

          Peace.

 

President Tammy thanked Alec and Morgan for coming to our club today

and sharing information about Rotaract.

 

Dajabon Projects Update presented by PP Ed Petersen and Julie Herber.

 

President Tammy adjourned the meeting 12:56 pm.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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