Rotary Club of Everett President John began his 30th virtual meeting and our 5,383rd meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett. President John delivered a Pledge of Allegiance. THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Will McMahan offered a prayer for the Thought of the Day. VISTING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS: Greg Lineberry introduced his guest, Don Schwab. ANNOUNCEMENTS: President John stated the online credit card payment button has two options and may select your own dollar amount to donate. President John provided a report on the Board Meeting. The Scholarship Committee has been soliciting community partners to increase scholarship dollars. The committee is planning a virtual scholarship event. President John discussed two changes to the bylaws. The first proposed amendment was passed and approved. The second proposed amendment – duties of Treasurer – was passed and approved. Kari Petrasek reported the International Rotary Convention has been cancelled. Like last year the convention will be a virtual event. Registration is coming soon. The dates will be June 12-16, 2021. Kari Petrasek announced Happy Hour will be February 11th at 5:30 pm via Zoom Meeting. HAPPY DOLLARS: Shannon Marsh - $50 happy as her mother was receiving the COVID vaccine today. Tammy Dunn - $100 honored as Greg Lineberry and Past Presidents did a great “President Elect Nominee” Ambush. Jack Robinson - $100 birthday. PROGRAM: Annual Fundraiser President John introduced Sonya Kraski, PEN. Sonya announced this year’s fundraiser theme. Bad to the Bone Sonya reviewed the work that the Rotary Club of Everett has done in the last five years. “THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD EVER LOOK BACK, IS TO SEE HOW FAR YOU’VE COME.” She reviewed the Projects we have worked on internationally. Projects such as Polio Plus, Panama – Clean Water and Youth Exchange. She reviewed the impact we have had on the local community. Projects such as Dawson Place, Recovery Café’ PTSA Shoe Fund, Campership – YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and Boy Scouts, and Scholarships - $4 Million. Bad to the Bone Teams were announced. Panhead – Classic motorcycle Road Captain: Wick Temple Street Team: Clay Browse, Abby Cooley, Andy Hall, Steve Juntwait, Tom Kozacynski, Chuck Macaulay, Henry Newton, Kevin Nichols, Larry O’Donnell, Dale Packard, Ed Rubatino, Ian Saltzman, Don Senter, Jim Wheeler Chopper Road Captain: Tom Koenig Street Team: Zeb Cobbs, Parker Crompton, Bill Finley, Randy Hansen, Katrina Koontz, Cindy Larsen, Shannon Marsh, Deane Minor, John Olson, Jim Schrader, Kelly Shepherd, Jim Staniford, Rich Toyer, Laura Zorick Sportster Road Captain: Kelli Thode Street Team: Sylvia Anderson, Stephen Bighaus, Jason Bighaus, Marybeth Dingledy, Tammy Dunn, Brian Evans, Shledon Johnson, Michael Kvistad, Anna Marie Laurence, Corey Margolis, Kyla McNulty, Kaye Phinney, Andy Skotdal, Danny Tetzlaff, Ron Thomspon Heritage Road Captain: Cat Wilson Street Team: Eric Anderson, Neil Angst, Tara Eckstrom, Janice Ellis, Garth Fell, Tina Gilson, Sean Kelly, Jennifer Langbehn, Rod Moody, Amanda Overly, Jack Robinson, Don Steward, Bruce Timm, Jeanne Willard Road King Road Captain: Greg Tisdel Street Team: Glen Bachman, Betsy Baker-Bold, Howie Bargreen, Steve Ellis, Rose Goulet, Walt Greenwood, Reid Hale, Noni LaLone, Tom Lane, Amy Norman, Jennifer Parks, Fred Safstrom, May Toews, Cathy Woods Low Rider Road Captain: Kari Petrasek Street Team: Heather Barnhart, Brenda Bolanos-Ivory, George Bowden, Kay Fantin, Nick Hansen, Brian Hollingshead, Russ Kimball, Greg Lineberry, Jesse O’Brien, Tom Rainville, Erik Samuelson, Johnny Smith, Bill Tsoukalas, Deborah Wright Ultra Classic Road Captain: Will McMahan Street Team: Bob Bavasi, Scott Casselman, Joe Gaffney, Julie Herber, Russ Hermes, Jim Hoover, Eric Lucas, Steve McGraw, Meff Micciche, Zak Parpia, Dave Schlosser, Paul Stoot, Jerry Tucker, Roy Yates Livewire Road Captain: Steve Miller Street Team: Bob Beil, David Chan, Barb George, Sean George, Mike Holcomb, Eric Irelan, Jeff Moore, Richard Okrent, Ed Petersen, Paul Pitre, Dick Schlosser, Mark Valentine, Allison Warren-Barbour Sonya explained the details of the Annual Fundraiser. She mentioned that we have an opportunity to win awesome prizes including a Kate Spade handbag, Escape Room for 3 people, Instant Wine Cellar, AquaSox Baseball package, and one-hour flight lesson in a Cessna 172. There will be auction opportunities and a team competition. MEETING ADJOURNED: President John adjourned the meeting at 1:00 PM Respectfully Submitted, Tammy Dunn Photography Submitted, Tammy Dunn NEXT PROGRAM: Trends in Hospice & Palliative Care presented by Dr. Jim Congdon, introduced by Roy Yates |