Rotary Club of Everett
DISCLAIMER:
The information you are about to read may/may not be too accurate as the reporter for the
Log left on a long trip (soon after this meeting) taking our twins to two different colleges to
start their freshman year. I apologize for its’ tardiness.
PRE- MEETING:
The all in-person meeting attracted approximately 32 Everett Rotarians who were all anxious to
see and talk to others that they hadn’t personally seen in some time. Jim Staniford, and his
Vintage Cafe provided a hearty lunch. Past President Tom Koenig couldn’t attend our meeting
but he was in Chelan attending their Rotary meeting and he texted a picture of his pizza slice
and salad. The lunch Jim prepared out did Chelan. President Tammy Dunn and Vice President
C. Michael Kvistad were not available to be at today’s meeting so Kari Petrasek graciously took
over their “running-of-the-meeting” duties.
MEETING:
At 12:03 pm Kari led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and into our 9th meeting of the year and our
5,461st meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
Kaye Phinney’s Thought of the Day was about “Why do we celebrate Labor Day?”
Labor Day occurs on the first Monday in September and this year that will be on September 5th.
To many Americans this three day weekend symbolizes the end of summer and is celebrated with
parties, street parades, and athletic events. Labor Day really symbolizes the struggles and hardships
our ancestors went through during the Industrial Revolution in which laborer’s worked 12 hour shifts,
seven days a week in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. In the late 1800’s organized strikes and rallies
protesting these poor working conditions eventually led to reforms in better working conditions, less
hours worked per week and better pay. The idea of a workingmen’s holiday (Labor Day) caught on in
industrial centers across the country and by 1894 Congress legalized the holiday. Next weekend as
you are relaxing during your three day weekend remember “Why we celebrate Labor Day”.
VISTING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS:
Jerry Tucker introduced his wife Betty and Kari introduced Rosa (I missed her last name) who is
with the Seattle Rotary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Brian Hollingshead said that on September 22nd there will be an Everett Rotary Happy Hour from
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the lobby bar in the Marriot Hotel on Colby Avenue.
Kari mentioned that unpaid membership dues for the first half of this Rotary year are to be paid
to Sandy by check, by mail or online through club runner.
Past President Dick Schlosser’s Golfun team took second place in the district golf tournament held
at Homestead Farms Golf Club in Lynden.
HAPPY DOLLARS AND BIRTHDAY BUCKS:
Past President Steve Miller turned 65 and he gave 100 bell ringer dollars for that and for the
accomplishments of his wife Dru.
Kaye Phinney gave happy dollars for the sites, adventures, and memories she has from her Alaskan vacation cruise
and train ride to Denali.
Krissy Davis was $20.00 happy for the tour of Camp Killoqua by Rotarians along with announcing the
WoHeLo Luncheon that will take place on October 19th at the Angel of the winds Arena.
RAFFLE:
Past President Will McMahon won a bottle of wine.
Anna Marie Laurence won a bottle of wine.
Past President Andy Hall won a bottle of wine
PROGRAM: HOPE VISTA PROGRAM - BUILDING CAPACITY THROUGHOUT SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Past President Ed Petersen introduced Club Secretary Cathryn Cole who spoke on the VISTA
Program (Volunteers in Service to America) and how it has/is helping build more capacity within Snohomish
County. Cathryn has been with VISTA for 2 ½ years and is a program director.
Their Mission Is to build capacity in Snohomish County organizations through sustainable projects which
focus on lifting individuals out of poverty through the partnership with AmeriCorps (Federal Agency that
oversees VISTA).
Focus areas include: Healthy Futures, Education, Environmental Opportunities, Racial Equality and
Veteran’s & Military Families.
Specific projects currently being worked on:
Funds Development HopeWorks VISTA Program.
Strengthening the resources available to the HopeWorks VISTA program.
Alumni & Employer Relationship HopeWorks Social Enterprises
The VISTA project builds programming to engage graduates and employers, creating opportunities for them to connect with the goal of improving outcomes.
Convergence Collaborative Coordinator Everett Station District Alliance.
- Reduce poverty by taking a long-term systemic approach to building a community with abundant housing
- for people of the full range of incomes for our county, in a neighborhood with high levels of transit service
- and need of improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Mobility Justice SNOTRAC.
- Organizes forums on universal design and the unique challenges of people with disabilities.
Economic Strategist VISTA GPI - Darrington.
- VISTA role will create employment opportunities for local youth by repurposing the Forestry Service’s barn into a working bicycle repair shop
Economic Opportunity Developer Connect Casino Road – Everett.
- Increasing the capacity, outreach, effectiveness, and partnerships of a two-generational family resource
- center on Casino Road.
Program Development College of Hope.
- This opportunity benchmarks relevant program development, educates the College of Hope team and
builds capacity for the systems that support the programming.
Housing Trust Developer Village Community Services - Arlington.
- This VISTA opportunity will create and build sustainability for the Village Housing trust.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Development Housing Hope & HopeWorks.
- The member will build capacity at Housing Hope and HopeWorks by coordinating the development of
training programs for staff, a comprehensive cultural on-boarding program, and measurement of employee engagement.
Volunteer Recruitment & Community Outreach Darrington Foodbank.
- Identify effective volunteer recruitment while setting policies and procedures, increase community awareness and create a sustainable funds development plan for the foodbank.
Curriculum Coordinator & Developer GPI - Darrington.
- Strengthen Glacier Peak institute’s capacity to serve youth through curriculum development and coordinating, supporting programs increasing rural youth’s access to hands-on STEM education and healthier lifestyles in the outdoors.
Environmental Stewardship VISTA Housing Hope.
- The VISTA project will strengthen the community and bring people out of poverty.
Marketing Analytics HopeWorks Social Enterprises.
- Build capacity through data collection amongst employment programs, social media networks and social enterprises.
Fundraising & Communications Specialist Everett Gospel Mission.
- This opportunity will build programmatic capacity and financial resources by establishing a planned giving program a county-wide economic advisory network, virtual tours, and an enhanced social media presence.
Property Management Systems Coordinator Hosing Hope.
- Assist the property management department and Director of Property Management with creating a Property
Management- Management plan.
Community Nutrition Specialist Darrington Public Schools.
- This project will enhance healthy future options while educating students, the community, and partners with healthy food options and awareness.
NEXT PROGRAM:
The Everett Recovery Café: Love in Community - presented by Brennan Davis
MEETING ADJOURNED:
Kari Petrasek adjourned the meeting at 1:03 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Andy Hall PP
Photography Submitted by.
President Tammy Dunn
