President Kelli Thode rang the bell at 12 noon, calling to order meeting #5641 of the Rotary Club of Everett and meeting #41 of her presidency.    

 

Kari Quaas presented the thought of the day, quoting Michelle Obama. 

 

Cassidy Spencer introduced her husband, Andrew. Henry Janicki introduced his daughter. Ashley Bolden introduced her friend, Kendra Black.

 

PP Bob Bavasi presented a resolution for Fred Sjoholm. Fred was born in 1935 and graduated from the University of Washington in 1957 with a degree in accounting. He married in 1959 and started a career in accounting and financial planning. He helped with growing the club’s endowment fund to $7000000. The club has a scholarship in his name for students pursuing a career in finance and accounting. Fred passed away in December 2025. The club then observed a moment of silence in Fred’s honor.  

 

Kari Quaas thanked the many Rotarians who were involved with the student scholarship interviews. Scholarship awards night is Wednesday, May 13^th.

 

Krissy Davis announced the student shopping spree on June 2^nd and June 4^th. Each student will have $600 to spend on college supplies. See Krissy to sign up to help the students shop on either day.

 

President Kelli announced the blood drive on April 24^th. It will be our 20^th!

 

PE Kari Petrasek announced that the fundraiser has raised $47673 so far. A celebration will be held on April 2^nd at the Imagine Children's Museum.

 

Henry Janicki was $100 happy to spend time with fellow Rotarians at the scholarship interviews.

 

Today’s raffle winners were:

 

PP Mark Valentine won a hat and candy.

 

Mark Johnson won some snacks.

 

Henry Newton won a candle and some nuts.

 

PP John Olson presented Paul Harris Fellowships to the following Rotarians:

 

Cathy Woods - Paul Harris Award

 

Clay Browse - Paul Harris +2

 

PE Kari Petrasek - Major Donor

 

Jen Selders introduced Everett High School student of the month, Mia Cienega. Mia is a 2-time wrestling state champion. She has a 3.8 GPA while taking 8 AP classes. She is highly motivated and has a love of learning. Mia thanked the club for the honor. She will be studying law and political science.

 

Tricia Schultz introduced Sequoia High School student of the month, Karrera Staeheli. Karrera makes school a top priority and puts in the effort needed to succeed. Karrera is determined and committed to learning. Karrera was honored to be here, and thanked Sequoia High School.

 

Cindy Kuntz introduced Cascade High School student of the month, Kaylee Kim. Kaylee has a 3.9 GPA while taking 7 AP classes. She has discipline, drive and leadership qualities. She volunteers helping those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Kaylee thanked the club, her teachers, counsellors, friends and family. She plans on pursuing studies in psychology.

 

Cassidy Spencer thanked the students.

 

President Kelli announced the board meeting on Friday, April 24^th, 7:30am on Zoom. She thanked our guests and students.

 

Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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