Announcements
Robin reminded everyone of the The Rotary Foundation Gala and Fundraiser, and the District 5060 Rotary Foundation Recognition and Awards Celebration on Wed. May 12th.
The Gala will be 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom (links to register and attend in email to all club members). Those in the Wenatchee area, can attend at the Pybus Local-Tel Event Center, if you have registered and paid $110 ($100 fully credited to your TRF Paul Harris Award).
The Recognition and Awards Celebration will start at about 6:30 pm via ZOOM (link to attend register and for Zoom in email to all club members. Registration required because of attendance restrictions at Pybus.).
John Schapman, Club Secretary, read the minutes Board Meeting minutes from the Mon., May 10th board meeting.
- Old Business:
- A discussion took place about having an Ameri-Corps person sponsored by our club. It was decided not to have one.
- A Board Retreat will take place on May 22nd to discuss club planning and goals for the next president, Kathleen McNalty. Jackie and Dan Rector have been invited.
- New Business
- The Service Clubs' sign board at the Wenatchee River bridge was discussed. It is in need of cleaning (in the least), and updating clubs' signs and meeting
places/dates/times. Other clubs were going to be contacted to see if they can contribute in those efforts. An adjacent tree with an 18" diameter limb is blocking the view of the signs and should be removed. The owner was happy to hear about that. Our club is checking on any permits needed to do the tree work, or possibly hiring it to be done! - 3 International projects were discussed
- India Wheel Chair charity - we already donated $2100 in Dec., 2020 so will not be donating this next year
- HanWash- We will contribute $500 this year to this Haitian Water Sanitation Project
- Les Cooper's Kenyan School project (Chelan Rotary Club) - We will contribute $500.
PJ said that the Ohme Garden Storage facility found our storage unit lock was unlocked. They said that the storage units needed to be locked. Our lock was oiled and proved to be useable. The Ohme Garden main gate code and the combination of our storage locker will be sent to all club members via email from President Earl.
Brags and Confessions
Seattle's Green Lake was the destination for Chris and his family for a visit with their oldest son Brady.
Robin's mother is moving from SoCal to Wen to live with Richard and Robin. Also, District Governor Richard and First Lady Robin had their FIRST formal District Governor event in Moses Lake.
Ruth's church's goal was to raise $3.2M during a recent fundraising event. Instead, they raised $6.3M!! Sign them up as Rotarians!!
PJ enjoyed his wife Cookie's daughter and granddaughter during a recent visit.
Rebecca gave $XX for her recent birthday to be donated to the NCW Foundation. She and daughter Mari went to see her grandparents on her father's side for Mother's Day.
Earl said "Never ask yourself how the day could get any worse!" A recent fast-paced day for the Chelan Deputy Coroner was made worse by a flat tire, illusive lug nuts, and a punctured sidewall on the new Les Schwab tire! Lucky for free repairs!
Program
Lacey introduced Michelle McCormick, Executive Director of Stage Kids.
Stage Kids is the best hope for our future with our local youth. Building characters, one child at a time. Theater skills are life skills delivered in an incredibly fun, engaging, age-appropriate way.
In 2009, Stage Kids was born with 20 kids in attendance. In 2019, there were 795 kids in the program, with over 6,000 patrons and 250 volunteers (5,033 hrs.). There were $23,846 in scholarships awarded in the past 3 years.
Arts education has been clearly proven to:
- Boost students' compassion for classmates
- Lower disciplinary rates
- Improve scores on writing, reading, and math tests
- Improve standardized test scores
- Higher GPAs.
A portion of "The Wizard of Oz" skit was performed by 4 cast members singing various songs.
The Lion was played by Liam (left), and the Tin Man was played by Boden.
Dorothy was played by Cate (left), and the Tin Man by Boden.
Dorothy (Cate at left) and the Scarecrow played by Allirie.
The parents of the enrolled students are required to volunteer for various jobs within Stage Kids productions. Their practice site is currently Grace City Church in the North end of Wenatchee, at 277 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, near the Forest Service building.
Stage Kids contact info:
- Facebook: Stage Kids
- Website: Stage Kids Washington
Q: If we have a large group that would like to attend a performance, can we all sit together?
A: Current Co-Vid guidelines allow up to 10 people from a single group to sit together.
Q: Do you use live music?
A: We only use recorded music because with a live band, there may be variations in the music, and that can be confusing for the Stage Kids.
Q: Do you have a music studio that is rented or owned?
A: We currently use the Grace City Church and get a great deal on that rental.
Erik Holmberg asked for donation during the meeting and next week's meeting. He said he would match any donations up to $10,000. A basket was passed and $421 was collected by Treasurer Craig Reese. Bring your money next week!
Their next performance is June 18th. We could have a social event!! Tickets went on sale May 10th for $16.50/person. Contact Carol Adamson if you wish you go: jncadamson@gmail.com
book to the NCW Libraries, dedicated in the Stage Kids name.
Raffle
PJ tried his hardest to find that sliver marble, but it eluded his grasp. He could have taken home $17!
Earl's parting words were from Mary Anne Radmacher: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet
voice at the end
of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'"
Earl banged the gong and ended the meeting at 8 am.
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