The meeting number 5510, meeting number 8 of President Neil Angst, was called to order at 12:02pm by President Neil.

 

President Neil then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

President Neil delivered a thought of the day which focused on a mixture of Chinese food preparation methods which somehow reminded him of the “Hodge-podge of Americans” which I think he said was like a stir fry for the good.  I think he’s right—when we mix all the flavors together, we get a better dish.

 

Andy Hall introduced his friend from West Seattle Rotary, Wayne Smith.

 

Anna Marie Laurence provided an invite for Oct 5^th, 5-:00 to 7:30 at her house, a fund-raising for the Helen Jackson Scholarship.  The event will include wine donated by Howie Bargreen, a silent auction, appetizers, etc.  This announcement will be followed up with another invitation.  Please RSVP .

 

Steve Miller is in charge of Foundation Month—get ready.

 

Brian Hollingshead announced the After Hours at the Marriott, 5pm.

 

President Neil reminded people to put their dues on their “to do” list before phone calls have to be made.

 

Food will be served next week.  Please place your orders with Sandy before 3pm Monday.

 

VOA Food Bank volunteering starts Sept 21 and continue on the third Thursday of each month through President Neil’s tour of duty.

 

Walt Greenwood asked that if you get a Survey Monkey request to please take it seriously—we need the input.

 

Dajabon Visitors’ itinerary will include Wed, 13^th at the Space Needle lunch (Need Help), a ”fly over Seattle” video show, a Mukilteo Museum of Flight wine tasting (Need Help), a Mariner game, (15 tickets), shopping at outlet mall and more.  The dinner on Sept 14^th with a 5 pm no host, dinner at 6pm, Indigo Hotel, business attire—get your $60 tickets.  Watch for email.

 

Janice Ellis was happy for the Literacy Project and writing a grant to help

 

Ed Petersen was also happy about that – Literacy Project

 

Steve Miller was $200 happy which included his 67^th birthday (amazing with all those broken parts but we’re glad!)

 

Jim Staniford gave $100 only partly happy with a donation gift of a brand-new mobility scooter that his wife was never able to use.

 

Steve Miller and Alli Sharp won raffle prizes.

 

Ryan Willis introduced Jessica Moore, Director of Development with a Program of Volunteers of America’s Programs.  VOA is celebrating their 125^th Anniversary.  She began by thanking the volunteers that made it all possible. 

 

Just some of the things she mentioned that they had done included the Food Bank in cooperation with the Sno Cty Food Coalition for distribution to several cooperating food banks; dealing with the inflation issues to provide services; rental assistance; housing; 211 services; refugee services; dispute resolution; behavioral health; 988 suicide & crisis line via voice and chat; personal support services; EACAP preschool to low income children; senior services in partnership with CampFire and Everett School District; community resource centers;. 

 

She thanked the amazing volunteers who give back again and mentioned a new facility called the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center.  Friday, September 29^th will be the “Hope is Brewing” anniversary event.

 

President Neil thanked our speaker for helping to continue to create open doors.  He announced that the next meeting would be an update on the Everett City Council by Judy Tuohy and adjourned the meeting at 12:58 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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