Garth Fell and Jeff Moore were today’s greeters. 

 

President Amy Norman opened meeting # 5,289 (her 31^st) leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Gail Larson shared her Providence Beatitudes for the Thought of the Day.  Garth Fell introduced visiting Rotarian Shawn O’Donnell, Assistant District Governor. Tammy Dunn introduced her guests Justin Hill and Kyle Waters, both with the Seattle Storm.

 

President Amy Norman inducted Chris Hamilton, representing Angle of the Wind Arena - our very first corporate membership - proposed by Roy Yates and George Bowden. 

 

 

Mark Valentine and ADG Shawn O'Donnell gave Paul Harris pins to Sean George, Julie Herber, Betsy Baker-Bold, Greg Lineberry, Tammy Dunn, Barbara George, Neil Angst, Bob Beil, Ed Peterson, Scott Casselman, and himself. 

 

President Amy provided an update on the Rotaract Spaghetti Dinner.

 

Clayton Browse gave a Membership Committee update, saying that our members are increasing.

 

A.D.G. Shawn O’Donnell provided great information about the upcoming District Conference April 12-14. 

 

President Amy reminded us of the annual Rotary Park clean up on May 18, and Scholarship Award night May 20.

 

Finally, John Olson provided a fund raiser update.

 

Mary Toews was $100 happy and grateful for her spot on King 5. 

 

Roy Yates was $100 happy for another birthday.

 

Tina Gilson shared information about a Providence Hospital cancer event. 

 

Tammy Dunn was excited about a basketball tournament at EVCC. 

 

Scott Washburn  let us know about the YMCA breakfast April 19.  George Bowden shared a story about recruiting members – it’s easier that we think. 

 

Michael Kvistad was happy about his Girl Scout kids.

 

Nuts, wine, and assorted other stuff went to Roy Yates, Jerry Tucker, and Shawn O’Donnell. 

 

My trip to Africa – presented by Greg Lineberry.  Greg shared a great slide show with lots of interesting information.  He began by recognizing travel agent Mills Africa of in Lynnwood.  On the way, they spent some time in Amsterdam, learning about the red light district - not first hand - , the lack of police on the street, and touring the Anne Frank house.  In Africa there was information about the Tanzanian tribes, circumcision, lack of animal preserves and permanent tent camps.  We also learned about outdoor showers, animals in their natural environment, a bird refuge that included vultures, and socialism in Zanzibar.

 

President Amy gave Glen Bachman her Inspiration Award, thanked all who contributed, and reminded us to “be an inspiration”.

 

This week's crew:

Reporter:           Joe Bullis

Photographer:  Tara Eckstrom