November is Foundation Month. We found PP Steve Miller “catching” members as they came in to sign up for Deck of Deal. Several Rotarians took their shot with throwing a dart to choose their card. Everyone was having a great time “hitting a bulls-eye” for their card.

 

 

President Neil started the meeting at 12:05 pm with members attending in-person and online for today’s meeting. Meeting #18 of the current year and #5520 Club Meeting. President Neil lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Alli Sharp introduced her husband, Keith Sharp. Jessie Tear, Program Coordinator at Village Community Services, joined us today. Welcome Keith and Jessie!

 

Kevin Daniels, Homestreet Bank, was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Everett. President Neil welcomed Kevin with an Object of Rotary Plaque and Rotary Pin. Welcome to Rotary, Kevin!

 

Everett Museum Fundraiser, Sunday, November 12^th, 2 pm – 4 pm at Delta Hotels by Marriott Everett. Tickets are $45. RSVP at EverettMuseum.org.

 

VOA Food Bank sorting is Thursday, November 16^th, 2 pm – 4 pm. The time has changed to the late afternoon so the Everett Interact Club may join us.

 

Student of the Month is Tuesday, November 21^st at Legion Golf Course. Lunch will be a buffet.

 

Brian Hollingshead mentioned that the Rotary After Hours has changed to the second Thursday of the month. Come to the Courtyard by Marriott Everett Thursday, Nov. 9^th from 5 pm – 6:30 pm.

 

PP Steve Miller talked about the Deck of a Deal. Throw a dart for $50 for each card. November is Rotary Foundation Month. Steve provided information about Polio Plus Program.

 

Paul Stoot was $100 happy as he proposed to the most beautiful person, Carmen Best, and she said “Yes”.

 

Steve Chittendon was happy for Paul Stoot.

 

Janice Ellis was happy as she visited family on the East Coast. She spent time with her daughter.

 

Raffle winners today were Brian Hollingshead (Red Wine), Jerry Tucker (Rose Wine), and Larry O’Donnell (Free Lunch).

 

 

Kari Petrasek introduced Loreilee Gomez, Marketing Specialist.

 

Loreilee provided an overview of the Snohomish County CASA Program. CASA means Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA is a program which advocates the best interests of children who are abused and/or neglected. This program was created in 1975 by Honorable David Soukup.

 

Loreilee showed a video on being a CASA Volunteer.

 

The CASA program serves children ages birth to 18 years old who are abused or neglected. The program has 90 active volunteers serving over 150 children. Another 100 children are seeking CASA volunteers.

 

Loreilee explained the paths to permanency. CASA Volunteers advocate for the child’s best interest. The program helps the child find a permanent safe home, and succeed in school.

 

Individuals who are 21 years and older may be considered as a volunteer. Individuals who are interested in being a volunteer have a comprehensive background check, 30 hours pre-service training, and 12 hours continuing education annually.

 

Alli Sharp talked about being a CASA volunteer.

 

Loreilee explained the onboard process. She mentioned the CASA Program is having the Threads of Hope event.

 

President Neil thanked Lorilee Gomez for presenting today. A donation in her name will be given to the Bridge Receiving Place. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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