THE ROTARY CLUB OF EVERETT meeting on October 23, 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 Kevin Nichols and Eileen Simmons.)
Joe Gaffney gave us the THOUGHT OF THE DAY. Joe’s thought was “Be You” and inspiration quote he posted in his office.
Introduction of Visiting Rotarians Kevin Nichols. We had one visiting Rotarian who was Ivy Meadors from the Redmond Rotary Club. Our two guests were Joe Cunningham from Imagine Children’s Museum and Ryan Casey from the Snohomish County Superior Court.
Meeting Sponsor, Health Insurance Solutions NW. Neil Angst informed us about open enrollment of Medicare.
Announcements:
- Eileen Simmons talked about the Fireside, November 7th at her home. The event time is 5pm - 7pm. Please sign up.
- Judi Edwards made an announcement about volunteering at the VOA Food Bank on October 25th from 11am - 1pm.
- Brian Hollingshead talked about the upcoming Happy Hour, November 8th at Courtyard by Marriott Everett, 5pm - 7pm.
- Kari Petrasek encouraged everyone to dress up for the Halloween Contest, October 30th.
- Larry O’Donnell invited members to attend Mark Nesse’s Memorial at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2 pm Nov. 10th.
- Please sign the card for Brenda Bolanos-Ivory as her brother passed away this past weekend.
- Judi announced a make up opportunity on November 15th, 4pm - 6pm at Electronic Business Machines.
Happy Dollars/Birthday Bucks:
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- Larry O’Donnell paid $40 (number of years Mark was a Rotarian) Mark Nesse’s fine for being on the front page of the Herald.
- Janice Ellis was fined for no Rotary pin in a photo - paid $100 to not be fined again.
- Many Rotarians were happy on Tuesday -
- George Bowden - 3 weeks vacation;
- Sean George - Mari’s Place concert announcement;
- Fred Safstrom - story about Mark Nesse;
- Jerry Tucker - catch up on Football;
- Tom Koenig - first 4 day weekend.
- Mark Valentine - great Skate America event;
- Roy Yates - Cheering on the Cougars;
- Bob Biel - on the front page of Herald,
- Gary Meisner - happy, Dean Minor - nice article about Jen Rancourt,
- Tammy Dunn - Thank you to Danny and Wick and for a great Skate America event.
Raffle:
Prizes were given to Randy Hansen, Gail Larsen, and George Bowden.
Program: “Understanding Autism” presented by Ivy Meadors introduced by President Amy Norman
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Ivy Meadors presented an overview of autism. People with autism are intellectually three years beyond their peers and their social emotional lag three years behind their chronological peers. Ivy gave us a history timeline about autism. She shared the various behaviors of autism such as overly focused, rarely make eye contact, direct, blunt and to the point. Common signs of autism are emotionally guarded, depression - bipolar, anger management and too honest. Individuals with autism will do repetitive movements. People living with autism enjoy music and arts, have no fears, and may have seizures. Treatments for autism are medication, therapy and marijuana.
Companies such as Microsoft are hiring individuals with autism as these individuals are very technical and great IT employees.
Larry O’Donnell was given the Inspiration Award.
Thank you from President Amy - Be an Inspiration!
Next Program: “Linda Murray, Rotary District Governor” introduced by Greg Tisdel.
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES:
- VOA Food Bank Volunteering, Oct. 25th, 11am - 1pm
This week's crew:
Reporter: Tammy Dunn
Photographer: Tara Eckstrom