President Kelli Thode started the 43^rd meeting of the year and the 5,643^rd meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

John Olson, PP, gave a History Minute about the Youth Scholarship Program. The beginning of the greatest financial commitment to students began in 1934. In 1954, the scholarship amount distributed was $700. In 2026, over $370,000 will be distributed to students. The 2026 Scholarship award night is May 13^th.

 

Tasha from KBR Concepts was a guest. Paul Stoot introduced guest, Doliano Ishimwo.

 

Membership Socials – next Community Coffee is May 13^th at Butter Notes in North Everett at 9 am.

 

World Community Service Committee will be traveling to Dajabon on May 17^th.

 

Janice Ellis gave a District 5050 conference recap. It was a fun conference at Harrison Hot Springs.

 

Scholarship night is Wednesday, May 13^th. Kari Quaas asked the Rotarians to be there at 6 pm. Program starts at 6:30 pm.

 

Club assembly is May 26^th and will be discussing the Strategic Plan.

 

Please fill out the committee assignment form for next year.

 

President Kelli presented Tammy Dunn, PP, with Paul Harris 7+ pin and Paul Harris 8+ pin.

 

Cat Wilson had a birthday on Sunday.

 

Michael Kvistad is feeling better and his oldest daughter is turning 15.

 

Steve Miller celebrated his 4oth anniversary and is going to Disneyland.

 

Paul Stoot is thankful for the Rotary Youth Scholarship Program.

 

There was a reminder to donate more prizes to the Raffle Committee.

Winner Number 1 – Henry Janicki selected a bottle of wine and chocolate mints.

Winner Number 2 – Henry Newton selected a bottle of wine and other item.

 

Kari Quaas introduced Alice Ann Wetzel, Long Range Planning Manager. Alice Ann was hired about three years ago and is from New Zealand.

Alice Ann and her team have been working on the Everett 20244 Comprehensive Plan. The new plan includes a Land Acknowledgement. It is the first time recognizing the land we inhabit.

 

The city is required to update the comprehensive plan every 10 years with a look at 20 years. The long-range planning accounts for new state laws, county and regional policies, and community concerns to plan for growing and diverse community.

 

Plan elements include:

Urban Form – This is a look at commercial, residential and industrial development.

 

Design & Development – this looks at connected, walkable communities, development and enhancements of public spaces and sustainable development.

 

Housing – This looks at the sizes and price points of the homes, affordability, and meets the needs and income of the community.

 

Economic Development – This looks at retention, attraction and expansion of businesses, and promotes the local economy. This section looks at the culture, historic preservation and tourism.

 

Transportation – This integrates transportation policies and land use policies, integration of transit policies, and amend policies for street design.

 

Parks, Recreation & Outdoor Spaces – The PRO Plan is being updated next year. This provides parks & trails along with event programming, art and culture.

 

Marine Port – The port is a huge economic engine. The city works with the Port of Everett.

 

For more information on the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, visit www.everett.gov/442/comprehensive-plan

 

 

 

 

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