Log Report 08-08-23

 

I had just returned from a family vacation to Ireland and Scotland, so I naturally talked to my table mates Past President’s Steve Juntwait, Bob Bavasi and Mark Valentine about the wonderful time we had, the beautiful scenery and the fabulous people we met during our travels. There were some “hiccups” along the way: (abbreviated to spare you all the details).

 

-  Between American Express Travel and Delta Airlines flying via Virgin Atlantic Airlines my daughter Anna’s check in was messed up.  Even though she had a seat assignment, ticket confirmation number and ticket number, at the check in desk they showed I had two tickets under my name and she had none. They said they couldn’t change it.  My wife and daughter Kari took the 4:30 pm scheduled flight and Anna and I, after purchasing her another round trip ticket, took the 7:30 pm flight and we all caught up with each other in Dublin.

 

-  My wife having had a left Everett with a sore knee injured it further getting into a cab in Scotland. Per advice for the concierge at our hotel I called the NHS (National Health System) and they were very helpful in getting us an appointment the next morning at a local hospital. We showed up for our 9:30 am appointment about 15 minutes early, checked in (no paperwork) and at 9:30 a nurse practitioner call us back to an exam room and spent the next 50 minutes examining Kaye’s knee, asking questions and taking notes.  He determined it was torn ligaments or a torn meniscus and gave Kaye a brace to “stabilize” the knee, some pills to relive swelling and a copy of his typed notes to give her doctor when she got back home. We tried to pay but they said the service was free and they added that they apologized that they couldn’t reimburse us for our cab rides to and from the hospital (Thank you to the taxpayers in Scotland). We were back at the hotel by 11:00 am. 

 

It was a wonderful and memorable vacation.

 

President Neil led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, into our 5^th meeting of the year and the 5,507th meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett. I counted 40 people in attendance with 15 ZOOMERs and 25 in person.

 

President Neil’s Thought of The Day message centered on the memory of the atomic bomb attacks against Japan 78 years ago and to consider; was this technology the answer?

 

PP Mark Valentine (subbing for Erik Samuelson) had a guitar and small amplifier in his car and was preparing, at the last minute, to sing a Beatles song, In My Life, but President Neil pirated the lyrics off the lectern and PP Mark was left to try and remember the lyrics.  If this hadn’t been told to us we would never have known as PP Mark did another amazing job of entertaining us with his guitar playing and singing abilities.

 

There were no visiting Rotarians or guests of Rotarians at today’s meeting.

 

President Neil mentioned the AquaSox game on August 17^th.  If you want to attend please see Sandy for tickets.  As of today there are 22 people going.

 

President Neil also mentioned that the District Governor will be attending our meeting on September 12^th so please plan on coming to the meeting in person.  We will have lunch that day too.

 

Walt Greenwood said that his committee will be sending out a survey soon asking about various topics that may be of interest to us Rotarians including but not limited to lunches, shirts, hats, costs, etc.

 

President Neil was $110.00 happy for his daughters 37^th birthday ($100.00) and the fact that no one was seriously hurt in the deck collapse at Camp Killoqua ($10.00).

 

Past President Steve Miller gave $100.00 for his latest cast being removed and for the past rehabilitation of his injuries that have accumulated to approximately 8 years of his marriage.

 

Glenn Bachman was $100.00 happy to celebrate his 55^th wedding anniversary.

 

Kari Quaas was happy that she helped raise over $8,000.00 during the Mother of all Garage Sales in North Everett.

 

Janice Ellis gave $100.00 for her retirement and for her support of a candidate (Irish sir name) for the Snohomish County Superior Court.  Janice gave another $100.00 and lots of praise to Past President Greg Lineberry for his and Teresa’s organization of a hike to Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon.  They were also joined by Marybeth Dingledy.

 

Rich Toyer was happy to give $100.00 in celebration of his birthday.

 

Paul Stoot gave $100.00 in remembrance of a special young woman he and his family help raise who passed away at the age of 34 on this date 2 years ago.

 

Past President Greg Tisdale was $20.00 happy that he lost a bet to his granddaughter that had something to do with him having to get a Buzz cut.  We noticed you a sporting a baseball cap.

 

Past President Will McMahon was happy to the tune of $50.00 that he had the fortune of having all 8 of his great grandchildren over.

 

RAFFLE:

Brian Hollingshead won a bottle of red wine.

 

Megan Dunn won a bottle of white wine.

 

Jeff Moore won a free lunch and a bag of M&M’s.

 

Martha O’Sullivan (another Irish sir name) presented Sip on the Sound which will be held on August 18^th and 19^th at the Port of Everett where there will be live music, wine, beer, and cocktails. Proceeds will help fund youth boating programs.  Volunteers are needed and if you volunteer you get a free ticket.  To contact for volunteering or to get tickets to the event look up Sip on the Sound on the internet.

 

President Neil provided the following outline for our Club Hosting of the Dajabon Rotary Club from September 11^th through the 19^th.

- We will need participation by our club members to help make the Rotarians from Dajabon and their spouses feel welcome and entertained.

-  Our club has been working with the Dajabon club on several projects for the last 8 years.

   - Greenhouse gardens.

   -  A water project

   -  A literacy project.

-  Why help out?

   -  This could help promote Rotary International in our community and foster recruitment of new members.

 

Rotary Exchange Agenda: Everett and Dajabon

   Monday September 11^th

   -  Let folks get settled in to home host areas, they will be arriving late that evening.  There are no organized events for this day.

  

   Tuesday September 12^th

   -  We will host the Dajabon Rotary members at our noon meeting and we will be joined by our District Governor.  Possibly no other events that afternoon.  Do we need to plan a dinner?

 

   Wednesday September 13^th

   -  Seatle Center/Space Needle/Pike Place Market/ Ferry ride to Bainbridge Island

 

   Thursday September 14^th

   -  Event - Possibly Arlington Rotary at noon.  Indigo Hotel Dinner Event at 5:00 pm.

 

   Friday September 15^th

   -  Museum of Flight, Mukilteo Wine Tasting

 

   Saturday September 16^th

   -  Brunch hosted at the Vintage Café, Mariners Game at 6:40 pm.

 

   Sunday September 17^th

   -  Allow time for Sunday worship service.  Event - Perhaps drive to Leavenworth for sightseeing and lunch or dinner.

 

   Monday September 18^th

   -  Shopping - Perhaps the Outlet Mall or the Alderwood Mall. Evening gathering and BBQ at Ed Petersen’s home.

 

   Tuesday September 19^th

   -  Farewell.

 

NEXT PROGRAM:

Connect Casino Road - Thriving Families and a Resilient Community, Presented by Jillian Robinson

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 12:59 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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