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March 26
 
Paul Pitre
March 29
 
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March 31
 
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March 21
 
Upcoming Events
District Assembly
Kwantlen Polytechnic University,
Mar 25, 2023
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Mar 31, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
 
Blood Draw
Everett Elks
Mar 31, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Scholarship Interviews
Apr 22, 2023
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Apr 28, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
 
District Conference 2023
May 05, 2023 - May 07, 2023
 
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Mar 28, 2023
Hand in Hand Update
Apr 04, 2023
Port of Everett Update
Apr 11, 2023
Changing Lives in Kenya through Education
Apr 18, 2023
Club Assembly
Apr 25, 2023
Compassionate Friends
May 02, 2023
Confidence in Labor: Solving Agriculture's Labor Shotage
May 09, 2023
: From Pen to Page, How Books Get Published.
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Tammy Dunn
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Everett
We Add Value to our Community Through Service
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Neil Angst offices, Everett, and online
7003 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98203
United States of America
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Log Report 03-21-23
ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT
 
President Tammy Dunn started the meeting at 12:02 pm and led the members in the Pledge.
 
MUSIC:
Club member Mark Valentine provided the musical thought of the day with his awesome performance of Love is All Around by the Troggs. The song was a top ten hit in the UK and the US. The song was also a hit in the 1990’s when it featured as part of the Four Weddings and a Funeral soundtrack.   Bill Nighy, as rocker Billy Mack, performed an alternative version of the song, Christmas is All Around, in the movie, Love Actually.  
 
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS:
Introductions of Guests and Student of the Month Parents:  Rotarians Megan Dunn, Mike Holcomb and Kari Quaas introduced the parents and the educators in attendance for our Students of Month.  
 
Guests today included Alli and her husband Keith Sharp. Alli is a prospective Rotary member as well as Amanda Adamik, Kelly Sunegal and Camina Keen.  Kerri Lonergan-Dreke of Lombardi’s Restaurants was also a guest.  Lombardi’s also provided today’s lunch – many thanks.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Tammy announced the upcoming Board of Directors meeting on March 31st (7:30 am start) at Neil’s office and via Zoom. 
 
Kelli Thode promoted the upcoming Rotary Blood Drive, also on the 31st, from 10 am to 3 p.m. They are looking for one more person to assist with registration.  
 
Brian Hollingshead encouraged all of us to attend the next Rotary Happy Hour, March 23rd.  
 
Neil Angst informed everyone about the change of access for the meetings starting next week.   Please enter the building from the front entrance along Evergreen Way. 
 
HAPPY & BIRTHDAY BUCKS:
Krissy Davis was $10 happy for her first year as Executive Director of Campfire.  
 
Ralph Quaas shared that he will be 89 years young soon. 
 
Will McMahon was $20 happy for his six weeks in Palm Springs and glad to be back to Everett.    
 
RAFFLE:
Neil Angst, PE, conducted the weekly raffle. Congratulations to our winners this week:  Steve Miller, Larry O’Donnell and Kevin Nichols
 
STUDENT OF THE MONTH:
Once again, the club was honored with the attendance of our Students of the Month from Sequoia, Cascade and Everett Highs.   Each of the students are inspirational representatives of the bright students in our community and their parents and educators are proud of their accomplishments.  
 
Megan Dunn introduced Tyler Loiseau from Sequoia.  Tyler is extremely kind and respected by his peers.  He is a creative and talented writer.  He is also graduating early.  
 
Kari Quaas introduced the Everett High Student of the Month, Madison McNeal-Martinis.   Madison is an exceptional student-athlete.  She has a 4.0 GPA and is active with varsity cross-country and wrestling.   She is active with social causes both on a local and state level.  She was accepted at Princeton University.  
 
Mike Holcomb had the privilege to introduce Taylor Browne from Cascade High.  Taylor is also another exceptional student-athlete with a 3.9 GPA and an outstanding leader of the school’s soccer team.   Taylor is very involved within the school with extra-curricular activities and is highly respected by her fellow students and educators. 
 
These outstanding students were recognized with a certificate of achievement along with a medallion and Rotary pin. 
 
PROGRAM:
Past President Greg Lineberry provided the introduction for Snohomish County Sherriff, Adam Fortney and his public safety update. Sheriff Fortney has been a member of the Sheriff’s Office for 24 years, working in patrol, K-9, and SWAT.  Sherriff Fortney was elected in 2019 and is a board member of Dawson’s Place.  
 
Sherriff Fortney gave a brief background.  He and his wife are parents of eight children and enjoys having grandchildren to enjoy.  
 
The Sherriff’s department manages the 3rd largest correctional facility in the State of Washington. He started just when the pandemic hit our communities.  Within five weeks of the start of the pandemic, the County Jail was opened for use by his department and fellow partner agencies through the efforts of his Jail Chief and their correctional staff.  There have been no outbreaks of COVID during the height of the pandemic.  The facility provides 24/7 medical support for the inmates.  It has a full-time physician and treatment is possible for the inmates.   They also try to help with treatment after the inmates leave the facility. 
 
Sherriff Fortney’s goal is to strengthen partnerships with fellow agencies in Snohomish County and being responsive to the community and governments.  Recently, the Sherriff Department has developed a 12-person committee to deal with violent crime and just entered into a ten year lease for a next South Precinct office near Paine Field. 
 
In 2021, Sheriff Adam Fortney started a new program for youth in Snohomish County. The eight-week program is developed for youth who may be involved in the criminal justice system or who are at a crossroads in their life. The intended goal is to provide leadership, encouragement, and direction to our youth in Snohomish County.  The program will provide students an optional mentorship once the course is completed.  The program involves representatives from all over Snohomish County, including business leaders, military representatives, Sheriff’s Office personnel, trades and different options for post-high school education. 
 
Lombardi’s Restaurant CEO & Co-owner, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke made a short presentation regarding support for the coalition Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety and its focus to address public safety issues in our community.  She encouraged all to visit its website: keepourcitiessafe.com.
 
After taking a few questions, President Tammy thanked Sherriff Fortney with a thank you donation in his name. Meeting was adjourned. 
 
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Nichols
 
Photography Submitted by.
Sean George
 
PROGRAM: Hand in Hand