Editors Note: As requested by Pres Deb at this weeks Board Of Directors meeting, "Please remind all members that our meeting commences at 12:08 , Please come early to meet, greet and socialize".
Leading Off
Today’s greetings were courtesy of Clay Browse and PDG Lyle Ryan.
President Deborah, commenting on a beautiful day with great food and company, opened her 31st meeting at 12:08 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Zak Parpia shared our Thought of the Day about how faith affects all things.
PP Mark Valentine and Neil Angst provided a great rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend.”
PP Tom Koenig had no visiting Rotarians to introduce. Guests included - but were not necessarily limited to: students of the month Sean Underhill, EHS , and Kristin Turner along with Kristin’s momRenee.
Also with us were
Mike McGinnis with Everett Boys & Girls Clubs,
Robert Polk, Athletic Director at Everett School District,
and the owner of Everett Office Interiors, whose name I missed.
Announcements
Clay Browse provided a Membership Committee update
Joe Gaffney shared the fun had by all who attended the Snow Fellowship.
In keeping with Black History Month, PP Larry O’Donnell shared a local story about Jack Prige.
PN Will McMahan let us know that with $48,000 pledged so far, we are 80% of the way to our annual fundraising goal.
Happy/Birthday Dollars
Gary Cohn was happy to announce that Sally Lancaster is a new Assistant Superintendent
PN Will McMahan was thankful for Greg Thode and the work done at his house following a fire.
Zak Parpia celebrated a birthday.
PP Larry O’Donnell sold his house.
Student Sean Underhill announced a senior citizen dance.
Raffle
An assortment of neat items were taken home by Bob Beil, Ted Wenta, and Glen Bachman.
Program
Glen Bachman introduced John Lundin
who told us all about the Blue Water Distillery. There are about 1,000 distilleries nationwide, in a market segment that has remained stagnant as wineries and craft breweries have grown. Their goal is to provide products with better taste than any that are commercially available. The organic processes that make the difference include:
Artisanal distillation
Hand hammered copper stills
All American packaging, including glass.
Their focus on higher integrity results in higher quality. Blue Water is a grass roots startup now with 3 distilleries.
Following “Thank yous”, announcements, and today’s Aphorism - “Judgment and weariness are foes to service and generosity” - President Deb adjourned the meeting at 1:10 PM
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