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THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT meeting on November 6, 2018, was called to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance at 12:05 by President Amy Norman. (We were greeted at the door by Greeters John Olson and Kari Petrasek.) Jeanne Willard gave us the THOUGHT OF THE DAY. Jeanne’s thought of the day was about Rotary collaborates and shares with the club’s work. She is thankful for being a Rotarian in the Everett Rotary Club. Introduction of Visiting Rotarians John Olson. Visiting Rotarians included the guest speaker Dr. Lee Harmon who is from the Arlington Rotary Club. Visiting guests were Samantha Hutchinson, Deborah Wright’s daughter, Siska Trealy, guest of Ed Peterson, Corey Margolis, guest of George Bowden, and Interact Everett HS Students Quinn Leonard and Mim Fox, and Interact Everett HS advisor Dayna Weir. Meeting Sponsor, Electronic Business Machines. Dick Schlosser talked about the upcoming Open House, Booze Cruise through Technology, on Nov. 15th, 4pm – 6pm. There will be live music and great fellowship. For every Rotarian who comes, EBM will donate $10 to the Rotary Foundation. Announcements: - Interact Club - Everett High School Interact has collection boxes on the table for their project, Unicef.
- Memorial Service for Mark Nesse on Nov. 10th at 2 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
- Amy handed out Paul Harris Medallions to Rotarians who had not received the medallion with their first Paul Harris. There were 15 Rotarians who received the medallion.
- Fireside at Eileen’s house on Wednesday, Nov. 7th from 5pm to 7pm.
- Happy Hour at Courtyard by Marriott Everett, Nov. 8th from 5pm to 7pm.
- Foundation Dinner – Deborah Wright presented the Presidential Citation to Past President Will McMahan. We received the award at the Foundation Dinner. Eight Rotarians attended the dinner.
- Mark Valentine talked about the four ways to receive a Paul Harris during Foundation Month (November). 1. Write a check for $1,000; 2. Find out you have left in your account and pay the difference, 3. Buy a playing card for $50 for a chance to win a Paul Harris, and 4. Club sponsors the opportunity to purchase a Paul Harris for $600 (normally 10 people limit).
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks: - President Amy Norman and Michael Holcomb paid a $100 fine for Past President Will McMahan’s Hurricane Michael’s Herald story.
- Michael Kvastad gave birthday bucks ($41).
- Kari Petrasek is happy for her 12th anniversary and celebrating as a 12 at the Seahawks game.
- Julie Herber is $100 happy for a birthday, sister being cancer free and her dad recovering from his illness.
- Marybeth Dingledey is happy that she has two friends named Jennifer running for Election.
- Jennifer Rancourt thanked everyone for their support with her campaign.
- James Schrader gave birthday bucks (bell ringer).
- Deborah Wright was happy as her daughter, Samantha, has a new job.
- Dr. Lee Harmon mentioned that the Foundation Dinner had a great speaker.
Raffle: Prizes were given to Corey Margolis, Steve Miller, and Steve Ellis. Program: “PolioPlus Eradication” presented by Dr. Lee Harmon introduced by Mark Valentine. Dr Lee Harmon is driving an 86 year old car and trekking 10,000 miles in 36 days to help put an end to polio. As of October 30, 2018, there are 25 cases of polio. 19 in Afghanistan and 6 in Pakistan. In 1984, there were 350,000 cases of polio. New way of vaccinating people for polio is by injection. The drop form vaccination has become the old way as there is a slight chance that this form causes polio. It is a daunting task of vaccinating children in the third world countries. The 10,000 mile Trek to End Polio will begin June 2, 2019 with 98 cars driving from Peking to Paris. This is the World’s Toughest Endurance Rally. We are dedicated to bring public awareness to Rotary’s grandest achievement. Our goal is to raise $1 million for PolioPlus. Individuals may donate at www.finishpolio.com. We ask that you donate $10 to the cause. Please pass along to your social media platforms. Howie Bargreen was given the Inspiration Award. Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration! Next Program: “Where are our children going to live?” presented by Todd Britsch. This weeks crew: Reporter: Tammy Dunn Photographer: Walt Greenwood Don Steward |
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