Vice President Krissy Davis started the 8^th meeting of the year and the 5,659^th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Ken McClure gave the Thought of the Day. The thought was about Service Above Self is more than a motto.

 

John Olson introduced Vea Tran, who was a guest.

 

Heather Barnhart stated that the August 28^th blood drive will be at the Everett Elks Lodge. Volunteers are covered.

 

Jennifer Hem spoke about upcoming programs. Forge 47, Mayor Everett Franklin, Mary Fosse, State Representative, will be speaking over the next couple of months.

 

Rotary Club board meeting is on Friday, August 28^th, 7:30 am via Zoom meeting.

 

Celebration of Life for Larry O’Donnell will be on Saturday, September 12^th.

 

Steve Miller is having his 70th birthday on Saturday.

 

Kari Quaas is taking a vacation for the next two weeks.

 

Kelli Thode is leaving for Billings to spend time with grandson, son and daughter-in-law. She will be going to the Billings Rotary Club meeting while there.

 

Mark Johnson is going to Italy with his daughter.

 

Michael Kvistad is happy for 21^st Anniversary and spent time with his daughter.

 

Betsy Baker-Bold is leaving for a rafting trip and looking forward to two weeks off.

 

Liz Stenning spent two weeks on a boat. Great time.

 

Neha Kaur is having an cooking class fundraiser.

 

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

Winner Number 1 – Steve Miller selected wine and candy.

 

Winner Number 2 – Mark Johnson selected a cup and candy.

 

Winner Number 3 – Heather Barnhart selected win and candy.

 

PP Kelli Thode and Ryan Willis presented the Strategic Planning results. The Strategic Planning Committee met in January to discuss where the club is going. This planning process helps us to define a shared three- to five-year vision.

 

Four goals:

The club will be 110 years old in March 2027. This plan builds on a long history of service while preparing the club for the next five years.

 

Kelli presented four priorities which will guide the club through 2031.

She shared the organizational chart 2026-2027 and explained what each Avenue of Service does. There is the Club Administration, Membership, Public Relations, Service Projects and Rotary International.

 

A slide regarding financial oversight and a slide on fundraising was shown.

 

Kelli and Ryan are looking for more members to be on the Strategic Planning Committee.

 

Neil Angst will send the PowerPoint presentation to the members.

 

Janice Ellis auctioned candles from SnoCo Candles, Snohomish. Congratulations Mark Johnson and Tasha Boston on being the winners.

 

President Kari closed the meeting and thanked Kelli and Ryan for presenting and thanked the bell ringers.

 

NEXT PROGRAM: Schack Art Cetner Events & Opportunities – Raedle Alburn

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Photography Submitted,
Walt Greenwood