President Tammy Dunn rang the bell at 12:01pm, calling to order meeting #5490 of the Rotary Club of Everett, and meeting #38 of Tammy’s presidency.

 

The Thought of the Day were quotes from Baseball. “Baseball is more than a game. It’s like life played out on a field.” -  Juliana Hatfield. “Little League Baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.” - Yogi Berra. “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.” – Bob Feller

 

There were no visiting Rotarians.

Kelli Those introduced Alli Sharpe, a potential new member.

 

Brian Hollingshead announced Fireside at Steve Miller’s house on April 19^th, at 6 pm.

 

Kelli Thode thanks the Rotarians who helps at the Blood Drive on March 31^st.

 

Will McMahan mentioned that we are seeking home hosts for the Dajabon Rotarians who will be visiting in July.

 

President Tammy announced the District 5050 Conference is May 5-7 in Surrey BC.

 

Kari Quaas thanked everyone for the birthday celebration last week.

 

Kari Petrasek was happy for a birthday and Mariners opening home game.

 

Walt Greenwood could not donate blood.

 

Neil Angst ran today’s raffle.

 

Steve Miller won red wine. Amy Norman won white wine. Andy Hall won free lunch.

 

Elise Gronewald, project manager, and Emma Leedy, events and outreach coordinator gave an update on the Port of Everett.

 

The Port of Everett was recognized as the 2022 Port of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association. The Port is a working and recreational waterfront. The working waterfront involves the South Terminal and new Norton Terminal.

 

The destination waterfront is the development of the central part of the marina. Phase 1 Waterfront housing is complete. The second phase will be developed in the Millwright District. Several new restaurants are coming soon. These restaurants include Fisherman Jack’s, South Fork Baking Company, Rustic Cork Wine Bar, Menchie’s @ the Marina, Sound2Summit and Woods Coffee. The Weyerhaeuser Building is being restored and will reopen with the Muse Whiskey Bar & Coffee Shop.

 

165+ million invested in marina improvements since the early 2000s. The Port is supporting the vision at the Mukilteo Waterfront. The Bay Wood Shoreline cleanup and habitat restoration is complete. The Port was involved with the Blue Heron Slough restoration and wetland bank.

 

Other Port initiatives include the Cascade Industrial Center and Critical focus on workforce development.

 

President Tammy thanked the speakers and guests.

 

Next week’s program will be Rise to Shine Education Foundation – Changing Lives in Kenya through Education

 

Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted,