Rotarians were greeted by Corey Margolis and Parker Crompton
President Amy Norman opened the 33rd meeting of her term with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All remained standing for PP Tom Koenig’s Thought of the Day which was about partnerships and simple rules to follow.
Corey Margolis introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests:
Visiting Rotarian: there were none.
Kaye Phinney introduced Dave Cope, Coastal Community Bank – Everett Downtown.
Announcements:
- Happy Hour Social: Brian Hollingshead reminded everyone that the happy hour will be at Courtyard by Marriott Everett, March 14th, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
- Fireside at Gail Larson’s – Sonya Kraski stated that there is room for 2 more people to join the Fireside event on Thursday, March 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm.
- District Conference (April 12-14), special for Saturday/Sunday only – President Amy Norman asked us to register for the conference. There are registration fees for Saturday or Sunday.
- Helen Jackson Scholarship: Howie Bargreen reported that a special dinner on June 10th , from 5 pm to 8 pm, at the Jackson Home will be hosted by Ann Marie Jackson. Cost is $500 per couple. Maximum number is 10 couples.
- Kiva MicroLoan: George Bowden talked about the Kiva MicroLoan. We can donate to www.kiva.org. password Rotary1225.
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:
President Amy tried to hand out fines, however, Janice Ellis was not present.
Jeanne Willard was happy as she has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent starting in July 1st and the school district is searching for a Superintendent and seeking community’s feedback. Amy Norman had sad news as her daughter did not make the varsity softball team.
Steve Miller was amazed by his daughter as she is an unbelievable skier.
Raffle:
Prizes were given to George Bowden, Mark Valentine, and Russ Hermes
Program: “Annual Fundraiser Finale presented by John Olson, PEN introduced by Amy Norman.
Update on the Annual Fundraiser: Pledge: $48,118; Paid: $44,092; Goal: $55,295. Fun facts: “Z” in Name: 5 people; “A” in Name: 61 people; “Z” and no “A” in name: 1 – Zeb Cobb
Thank you to Judi Edwards, Neil Angst, and all the prize donors! Second Chance Prize was a Seahawk Football.
Grand Prize Winner – Condo in Mazatlan for 1 week donated by Rich Toyer includes 50,000.00 Alaska Airlines Miles donated by Tom Koenig awarded to Rod Moody
50,000 Alaska Airlines donated by Tom Koenig awarded to Neil Angst
Husky Football Tickets donated by Amy Norman awarded to Russ Kimball
Rhino Remote Control Truck donated by Nikolai Norman awarded to Mike Kvistad
Profession Home Whitening System donated by Amy Norman, DDS awarded to Tom Rainville
Gents Tag Heuer Aquaracer Watch donated by Ben Bridge Jewelers (Parker Crompton) awarded to Henry Newton
Premium Vehicle Detail donated by Tom Lane awarded to Eileen Simmons
4 Tickets to Museum of Pop Culture donated by MoPOP awarded to Mark Valentine
$400.00 gift towards Maui Jim or Oakley sunglasses or prescription glasses donated by Everett Optometry Clinic (Jim Schrader) awarded to Nick Hansen
Anthony’s Brunch for Two donated by Anthony’s Restaurants awarded to Steve McGraw
Lake Experience with Live Music donated by The Millers & Larry Byers awarded to Rose Goulet
$200 bottle of Quilceda Creek cabernet & 2 Nights at Lopez Lodge donated by Howie Bargreen awarded to Lance Balla
1 Night stay at Tulalip Resort Casino donated by Tulalip Resort Casino awarded to Kari Petrasek
2 Adult Tickets to LeMay America’s Car Museum donated by LeMay awarded to Scott Casselman
1 year Family 2 Membership Everett YMCA donated by Ted Wenta & Scott Washburn awarded to Kevin Nichols
FitBit Flex Wireless donated by Don Steward awarded to Michael Holcomb
4 Regular Tickets to Space Needle donated by the Space Needle awarded to Mark Valentine
Homemade Gifts Basket donated by Rotarians & Friends awarded to Tom Koenig
4 child tickets to Imagine Children’s Museum donated by Imagine Children’s Museum awarded to Gail Larson
4 Upper Box Seats for 5 individual games, 2 blankets & bobblehead donated by Danny Tetzlaff/Everett Aquasox awarded to Tom Koenig
Everett Rotary Gift Basket of Golf items and Bath & Body Works items awarded to Jennifer Langbehn
Lorell Amazon IR High Back Chair donated by Brian Hollingshead (Everett Office Furniture) awarded to Danny Tetzlaff
$300 Canlis Gift Card donated by Judi Edwards & Canlis awarded to Mary Toews
Suite for Everett Silvertips (16 tickets, 6 parking passes) donated by Everett Silvertips (Katrina Koontz) awarded to Randy Hansen
Second Chance winners were:
Seahawk Football: Neil Angst
Everett Silvertips Hockey Game: Brian Hollingshead
Vintage Café Gift Certificate: Steve Miller, Bob Beil, Brian Hollingshead, Tom Koenig, Kat Wilson, Fred Stafstrom, Howie Bargreen, Steve Junwait, Kaye Phinney, Henry Newton
Russ Kimball was given the Inspiration Award.
Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!
Next Program: “City of Everett Community Development” presented by Julie Frauenholtz. Introduced by Glen Bachman.
This week's crew:
Reporter; Tammy Dunn
Photographer: Tara Eckstrom
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