Rotary Log 09-03-19

Greeters today were Sean George and Greg Tisdel
 
The Rotary Club of Everett
 
The meeting of September, 2019 (#10: 5316) was called to order by President Steve Miller. President Steve led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Tom Koenig, PP provided the Thought of the Day.
 
Sean George introduced the Visiting Rotarians which there were none. Deanna Gajdos was Amy Norman, PP, guest.
 
Announcements:
 
Sean George announced the Happy Hour, Sept. 12th, 5 pm - 7 pm, Downtown Everett Courtyard by Marriott
Dave Schlosser reported on the Rotary Youth Exchange Barbeque.
 
Steve Miller recapped August 30th Rotary Board Meeting.
 
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks included the following:
Ian Saltzman fined $100 by President Miller for the Herald article.
Zebb Cobb is $115 happy for Birthday and Anniversary.
Tina Gilson is Birthday and Anniversary happy.
Dave Schlosser is happy for his wife as she is an amazing partner.
 
Raffle Winners:
Dick Schlosser, Steve Juntwait, & Kelly Shepherd were today's raffle winners, taking home a variety of prizes.
 
Program:
“Silvertips Update”
 
Katrina Koontz introduced Zoran Rajcic CEO of Consolidated Sports Holdings, the company that owns the Silvertips. 
Zoran provided the following interesting facts about the Everett Silvertips:
  • This is the club’s 17 season.
  • 2.7 million fans have attended games.
  • Provided 400 scholarships to its players.
  • 31 players drafted by the NHL.
  • 7 US Division Championships.
  • 2 Western Conference Championships.
  • Last year gave $365,000 to local non-profits.
  • Currently have 6 US born players.
  • 2018 Business of the Year Award from the WHL.
  • Cost of Education Scholarships for former players was $368,000 last year.
President Steve thanked the bell ringers, guest, Deanna, and "Rotary Connects the World". 
 
Meeting adjourned.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Duffy
 
Photographer,
Sean George