Rotary Log 4/9/19

 

Andy Hall and Corey Margolis were today’s greeters.

Vice President Brian Hollingshead opened meeting #5295 and

 

President Amy Norman announced that wine is being served at Everett Rotary-great photo courtesy of Steve McGraw. VP Brian then led us in The Pledge of Allegiance. For our Thought of the Day, Sean Kelly shared some Rotary moments. Andy Hall introduced visiting Rotarian Rachel Preston from the Snohomish County Rotoract Club. Guests were David Cope with Coastal Community Bank and Wendy Grove with Everett Recovery Café.

 

 

Judi reminded us that VOA Food Bank volunteering is scheduled for 4/18 at 11:00AM.

President Amy mentioned The Happy Hour Social at the downtown Marriott-5:00PM.

 

Larry O’Donnell told us of Jim Bloom’s memorial on 4/13 at 1:00PM. First Presbyterian Church.

Reminder that Rotary Park clean-up is May 18^th and Scholarship Awards program is May 20^th.

Howard Bargreen handed out three nice flower arrangements, but I missed who and why.

 

 

Rod Moody was $100 Happy about something.

 

Barbara George was happy to tell us about the Snohomish County Museum of History recognition dinner and Woman’s Book Club.

 

Deb Wright celebrated her 74^th.

 

 

 

 

Steve Ellis, and

 

Gail Larson all took home wine and other assorted items.

 

Today was our “Club Assembly” meeting.

 

Past President Will McMahan presented his year in review.

 

Steve Ellis covered Club Administration, reviewing the Sgt-at-Arms, Program, Bulletin, House, Thought of the Day, Roster, IT/Communications Management, and Resolution committees.

 

Jim Schrader reviewed the Foundation activities.

 

Rachel Preston then gave a presentation about our District 5050 Rotaract Club.

 

Wendy Grove provided a history and activity review of the Everett Recovery Café.

 

Vice President Brian thanked everyone for their contributions and reports before adjourning the meeting.

 

This Week's Crew:

Reporter:                Joe Bullis

Photographer:        Walt Greenwood