Log Report 09-22-26

 

President Kari Petrasek started the 12^th meeting of the year and the 5,663^rd meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Kari Quaas gave the thought of the Day. "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Quote by Picasso.

 

Visiting Rotarian: Will Johnson, Lake Stevens Rotary Club.

Guests: District 1 Port Commissioner David Simpson, Karen, Rich Toyer’s wife, Jennifer Coyle, Alan Rubio, Sam Hem, Adrienne Wagner, and Khara Turner.

 

Henry Janicki reported on the Rotary After Hours event. He gave everyone a tour of his business and it was a fun time barbecuing.

 

President Elect Anna Marie Laurence gave a sneak peek about the Spring Fundraiser which will be in March 2027. There will be ten teams. Captains will be reaching out soon to each team member. Each club member is asked to donate a gift card or item for the raffle. The raffle will be online this year. Pledge forms will be distributed on February 15^th. We will have the finale on March 24^th at the Imagine Children’s Museum. Each club member is required to invite ten members from the community. The money raised will help support the local impact committee programs and AVID programs.

 

Past President Ed Hansen presented the club with an Oak Harbor Rotary Club banner. The Oak Harbor Rotary Club is donating money to the Dajabon Literacy Program. Members from both clubs will be traveling to Dajabon in November 2026.

 

Rotary Board meeting is Friday, September 25^th, at 7:30 am via Zoom Link. All club members are invited to join the meeting.

 

Paul Stoot gave birthday bucks and announced a November 13^th event at Lynnwood Event Center.

 

Mark Valentine gave birthday bucks.

 

Kari Quaas had a lovely Saturday at the Nordic Theatre Festival and Larry O’Donnell’s life celebration was wonderful.

 

Rose Goulet was happy for 44^th anniversary, a proud mom, and rowing in this last weekend’s rowing fundraiser event.

 

Mark Johnson was happy to volunteer at the rowing fundraiser event.

 

Michael Kvistad was proud of his wife who is working on a “case”.

Betsy Baker-Bold was happy for a great Women’s Expo event, attended a memorial for a high school classmate, and is traveling to Mexico where there is a potential Category 5 hurricane.

 

Kari Petrasek was happy that she attended the cooking class that Janice Ellis and Neha Kaur hosted.

 

Neil Angst mentioned about the Oregon Ducks winning 84-0.

 

Neha Kaur returned from Melbourne where she attended other Rotary club meetings and was happy for a great fundraising cooking event.

 

Alan Rubio appreciated what we are doing in Dajabon.

 

There was a reminder to donate more prizes to the Raffle Committee.

 

Winner Number 1 – Henry Newton gift backed the tumbler and chocolate.

 

Winner Number 2 – Rose Goulet selected the Starbucks gift card and chocolate.

 

Winner Number 3 – Karen selected the bottle of wine.

 

Paul Stoot introduced Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. Mayor Franklin is a Past President and member of the South Everett Mukilteo Rotary Club.

 

The city of Everett is experiencing growth and opportunities. Mayor Franklin presented on transportation, annexation and economic development.

 

Everett Transit and Community Transit are in discussions to consolidate to create a stronger regional transportation network. Everett Transit does exceptional work. Community Transit has longer service hours and can reach the region better. One of the reason for the consolidation is to demonstrate ridership with public transportation. This will help the Link Light Rail spine to be completed to Everett.

 

City is working to assist with permitting for more housing units. There is potential to annex south Everett. The city can provide robust services to this population of residents. The voting will be in early February 2027.

 

Economic Development is a high priority. A variety of companies – Aerospace, Manufacturing and Clean Energy – are making Everett home.

 

The Outdoor Event Center is a project that has been in the works for four years. To keep the Everett AquaSox Baseball team a new facility is needed. This new venue can host concerts, community events, youth sports tournaments and much more.

 

Mayor Franklin answered questions.

 

 

President Kari Petrasek closed the meeting and thanked Mayor Frankline for presenting and thanked the bell ringers.

 

NEXT PROGRAM: District Governor Kathleen Olson, District 5050.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Photography Submitted,
Walt Greenwood